Beloved Dad Remembered In Thanksgiving Letter
Dear Ann Landers shares a heartfelt Thanksgiving tribute from a daughter about her late father. The writer recalls his quiet virtues, love for family, and the sense of loss after fifteen years with him, ending with gratitude for his role as husband father son and friend. The page also includes a humorous onion-peeling tip from a reader and Ann Landers’ reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
Cleveland
PTA
Port Presbyterians Name New Minister
Jerry Stinson will become pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca after graduating from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in January. A UT economics and business graduate, he has Navy and private sector experience, and served as city administrator. He and his wife Terry with daughter Anna Christine will be welcomed with a Dec 10 covered dish at Fellowship Hall.
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Jerry Stinson
First Presbyterian Church of
Port Lavaca
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin
Robert Stinson
Dallas
Thomas Parson
University of Texas
Terry
Texas Tech
Anna Christine
Stinsons
Fellowship Hall
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Hope
Arkansas
Rusk
Births at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Jenkins welcome a son born November 2 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Joseph F Flores announce a daughter born November 235 at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jenkins
Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital
Joseph F Flores
Thanksgiving Rite Through History and Customs
Thanksgiving Day has deep roots as a religious and familial observance. From Plymouth's harvest thanks to early colonists to Lincoln's proclamation and Roosevelt's date changes, the holiday merged with national identity. Ancient rites from Greece, Rome, and Druids influenced harvest festivals and folk acts such as corn goddesses, corn babies, and harvest superstitions across Europe and beyond.
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Pearl S Wilson
United States
Plymouth Colony
New England
George Washington
Sarah J Hale
Godey + Lady's Book
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D Roosevelt
Congress
Apollo
Artemis
Ceres
Ireland
England
Russia
Toys Through Time Reflect Toys From Past to Present
AP News features writer JOY STALLEY surveys Marvin Schwartz of the Metropolitan Museum about how children’s toys endure through centuries. From handmade colonial items to mass produced modern playthings, dolls, wheeled toys, games, and simple forms remain central, with shifts in materials and trends.
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Joy Stalley
AP News
New York
America
Marvin Schwartz
Metropolitan Museum of Art
FAO. Schwarzzells
Schwartz
Double Ring Rite Unites Miss Rhoades and Alois Kurtz
Miss Lynette Rhoades and Alois Kurtz wed in a double ring ceremony at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church on Saturday November 15 at 3 30 pm. Rev Don McNally presided. The bride wore an organza gown with lace and seed pearls, carried carnations and roses, and was attended by matron of honor and bridesmaids in lavender and white silk organza. Best man was Jimmy Marek and groomsman Gary Kurtz with ushers Leroy Rhoades and George Lee Rhoades. A reception and dance followed at the GI Forum. The couple plan to live in Port Lavaca after a rehearsal dinner at El Norteno Restaurant. The bride is a Calhoun High School graduate. groom also attended Calhoun High School and works for Brown and Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Rhoades
Alois Kurtz
Don McNally
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
J. R. Rhoades
Rudy Kurtz
Halon Knobles Jr
Royce Woods
Peggy Janek
Kimberly Ann Rhoades
Gary Hoefelmeyer
Jimmy Marek
Gary Kurtz
Leroy Rhoades
George Lee Rhoades
Sharon Kurtz
Boboy Varley
Adolph Matula
John Gregorek
Henry Jedlicka
John Novak
Olivia
Edwin Walleck
Rudy Kurtz Sr
Shiner
Beaumont
Refugio
Leon Rhoades
Brownsville
Chili Supper Dance by Beta Sigma Phi at VFW
Members of the Ritual of Jewels and Exemplar chapters danced to western music at the VFW. A chili supper funded Thanksgiving baskets, gifts donated by members were given to a deserving family. Plans discussed for Sweetheart Charity Ball February 27 and Beta Sigma Phi area convention March 27 1976. Mrs Howell hosted. Mrs Browning and Mrs Stifflemire noted. Calhoun County American Cancer Society unit to meet Monday at White Cap Cate. Dutch-treat luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
VFW
Aceelanmann
First State Bank
Vention
W C Howell
B B Browning
G. R. Stifflemire
Calhoun County
The
American Cancer Society
White Cap Cate
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Bill
William Hofrichter
Catherine
Hofrichter
Alcoa
Melbourne
Port Presbyterians
Devonshire
Been
Schwarts
WAC
Katie
Beene
Vane G Core
Aurora
Pooeses
Double
Miss Rhoades
Calhoun High School
Brown and Root
Mrs
Dan
Shor
Monsanto
Ossshman
Lavaca
Viking Mall
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