Memorable Christmases Highlight Family and Gifts in Richardson
Richardson residents recall memorable Christmases centered on children and family. Noma Sooter cherishes 1944 Fort Worth gifts for her daughter, now a mother. Mike Eastland notes sharing with his first child while his wife heals. Eva Matula fondly recalls nieces’ bear-bristle brush.
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Richardson
Noma Sooter
City Hall
Fort Worth
Eastland
Vicki
Bob Galvan
Galvan
Fort Wo
Yuletide
Eva Matula
Sighs Beecher
Sonya Black
Regal Road
Plano
Ms. Black
Pat Parkhurst
James Drive
Barbara Rusch
Decorations target of holiday vandals in Richardson
Richardson police report ten vandalism or theft cases of exterior Christmas decorations in the past week as decorations rise with the season. Lt Kush notes yearly spikes near Christmas with more opportunities as more displays appear. One resident in Northwest Richardson says over 300 light bulbs were stolen in three incidents.
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Richardson
R. D. Kush
Christmas shoppers report brisk Richardson spending
Local merchants describe a stronger holiday season than 1974 with TV related toys leading sales. Stores report rising demand for decorations toys records cameras and travel, with purchases focused on Baby That Away Six Million Dollar Man and Evel Knievel items and trips to Mexico Hawaii and Europe.
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Richardson
Evel Knievel
Bernard Crotty
Crotty
Jim Barren
Mexico
Hawaii
Europe
Christmas spirit and modern holiday desires in society
The piece reflects on the Christmas season with crowded stores, family joy, and the wish to extend goodwill beyond families. It notes a child’s letter asking Santa to buy gifts for others and observes how today’s lists demand precise brand names and items, a shift attributed to advertising and media influence.
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Santa
UTD Trio Promises Mozart and Dvorak in Dallas Museum Debut
The University of Texas at Dallas Piano Trio performs Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Sunday Concert Series. Pianist Jesse Parker, violinist Arkady Fomin, and cellist Barbara Thiem present Mozart’s Trio in B flat major K 502 and Dvorak’s Dumky Trio Op 90.
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University of Texas At Dallas
Mozart
Dvorak
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
Jesse Parker
Arkady Fomin
Barbara Thiem
Dumky
New York
Parker
Paul Wittgenstein
Ravel
Stanford University
UT Dallas
University of Santa Clara
Fomin
Ussr
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Riga
Latvia
Valdemar Sturestep
Riga Conservatory
Riga State Radio Orchestra
Riga Chamber
City employee's son dies in Dallas apartment fire
Riley C. Hurst 28 son of Clemit Hurst, meter reader supervisor in Richardson, died of smoke inhalation in a Dallas five alarm fire at Athena Apartments on Northwest Highway. Capt. Ralph Lack also killed. another firefighter burned. Fire reported 3:15 a.m. and controlled after fifth alarm by 4:57 a.m.
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City of
Richardson
Dallas
Athena
Northwest Highway
Riley C. Hurst
Clemit Hurst
S. Greenville
Dallas Fire Department
Hurst
Ralph Lack
Foster parents reach Christmas gift goal
Dallas County foster parents raised 18000 for Christmas gifts and provided 30 for each foster child. The Dallas County Foster Parent Association said the funds cover gifts and partial county reimbursements. They seek new foster parents and provide contact at 6434 Maple Ave Dallas.
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Foster Parent Association
Patsy Henry
Foster
Association
Maple Ave
Dallas
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Indiana
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