Christmas Abroad in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Andrew King contrasts northern Canadian snowy Christmas with warm South Texas celebrations. He notes firework revels, palm-frond creches, heat in midsummerlike days, and Latin American influences, yet finds universal Christmas meaning through church services, music, and greetings shared across cultures.
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Andrew King
Estevan
Saskatchewan
Canada
San Benito
Rio Grande Valley
Santa Claus
Far East
Christendom
Jesus
Holiday visitors depart for Berwick Louisiana visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Rock and children Danny Jimmie and Mary Claudette left Wednesday night to spend the holidays in Berwick Louisiana with Mr Rock s mother Mrs Cecile B Rock Mr and Mrs Lee Reed of St Clair Mo and Mrs Edna Simmons are holiday guests of Mr Rock s household
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Roy Rock
Danny, Jimmie
Mary Claudette
Berwick
Louisiana
Mr. Rock
Cecile B. Rock
Lee Reed
St. Clair, Mo
Edna Simmons
W. T. Nelson Jr
F. C. Hager
Gus T. Nelson, Sr
Corpus Christi
Abilene
AIC
Carl Lee Nelson
Dress Afb
Christmas Project Ties Cub Scouts Den 3
Scouts of Den 3 met December 10 at Mrs. Roy Rock's home. Denner Joseph Howe was elected. They completed Christmas trees and a wooden dog figure for parents and prepared for a Yacht Hotel party. Refreshments by Cavin Byrd and gifts from Den Mother. Next meeting January 5.
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Cub
Den 3
Roy Rock
Den
Douglas Langford
Jundon
Mhock
Joseph Howe
Denner
Yacht
Cavin Byrd
Rock
Cubs Hold Christmas Party for Cub Scout Pack 17 Dens
Cub Scout Pack 17 dens one two three and four hosted a Christmas party at the Yacht Hotel Dining Room. Boys sang carols played games exchanged gifts and enjoyed cupcakes cookies candy and soda. Danny Darnell performed a juggling act. The gathering concluded with a living circle and cheers for the den chiefs.
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Cubs
Cub Scout Pack
Yacht
Danny Darnell
Escheat Bill Sparks Debate at Special Session
The session discussed an escheat bill to let the state claim unclaimed bank accounts after seven years. Critics warned of arbitrariness and socialized medicine risks while supporting aid for the aged and indigents. The Valley Chamber urged funding specifics for any tourist advertising measure.
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Carl Conley O ’ Mondville
Conley
Dallas
Valley Chamber
Jack i. Drake
Bill Scurlock
Mcc- Allen
Congress
Post Office Department
Youth Conservation Corps
Scouts Meet at Roy Rock Home for Christmas Project
Scouts gathered at Roy Rock's home on Friday for a pledge of allegiance and a Christmas craft session. Den Chief Skipper Gray led the pledge as boys finished Christmas trees and wooden dog figures for parents. Plans for the December 15 party, name exchanges, a meat service by John Waldrum, a game, and a living circle closing followed the project.
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Roy Rock
Den
Skipper Gray- On
John Waldrum
Living Circle
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