Christmas column celebrates servicemen and holiday plans
Irene Linn Gibson writes a festive Christmas column urging gifts of love and understanding. The piece honors servicemen and women guarding liberty and shares a series of holiday travel plans and family gatherings, noting names and destinations from Dallas to West Point, California, and San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardians of Liberty
Russell Benson
Mary
Dallas
West Point
N. Y
Scott
United States Military Academy
Cindy
Dan
J. H. Jordan
San Angelo
California
Lometa Blair Berry
Lula Sullivan
Zane Harrises
Capy
John
Patty Kuykendall
College Station
Ace Howells
James Kuykendalls
Cherokee
Clarence Garrison
June
Clarice
Coleman
Charley Wagner
Prownwood
Charles McMillins
Carrie Seiders
Edwin L. Wittrup
Rites Held For Mrs. J. J. Duey
Funeral services for 84 year old Willie F. Duey were held at Howell-Doran Chapel with Rev. Moody Smith officiating. Burial followed at China Creek Cemetery. she died December 16 at Golden Oaks Nursing Home after six weeks there. Survivors include two daughters, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie F. Duey
Howell- Doran Chapel
Moody Smith
Herren Baptist Church
China Creek Cemetery
Howell-Doran Funeral Home
G. C. Gage
Roy Hyatt
Herman Kilgo
Harvey Reeves
Nolan McKee
Clifford Williams
Brownwood
Willie Frances Morris
Mason County
Billy Morris
Samantha Gibson Morris
San Saba County
James Johnson Duey
Attendees at Funeral Rites for Mrs J J Duey
Out of town mourners join local attendees for funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Duey on Tuesday December 17. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Norman Long of Hillsboro Oregon Mr and Mrs Bob Rogers of Roscoe Mr and Mrs James Wood and Richard Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Duey
Norman Long
Hillsboro
Oregon
Bob Rogers
Roscoe
James Wood
Richard Rogers
Letters to Santa from Jerry Travis Billy and friends
A collection of child wish lists addressed to Santa Claus. Jerry asks for a bicycle a play cash register and Tiger Joe. Travis Gage writes of boots basketball and a fire engine. Billy Atwood seeks a B B gun and a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Tiger Joe
Jerry
Travis Gage
Billy Atwood
Christmas list letters from young girls and boys
A collection of handwritten notes to Santa Claus from children and parents in a community newspaper. The children request dolls, toy vehicles, clothes, a bicycle, a gun, and other gifts, while some messages mention family members and concern for poorer children. Several sign with first names and ages, reflecting a nostalgic holiday charity note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Southland Batteries Exchange Offer at Sadler Auto Supply
Sadler Auto Supply promotes a ten dollar ninety five cent exchange on Southland Batteries for tractors, trucks, and cars, highlighting a practical deal for local vehicle owners and fleet users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland Batteries
Sadler Auto Supply
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irene Linn Gibson
Washington Irving
Bach
Gayety
Irene
This
McCulloch Electric Cooperative
Cindy McCoury
Gloria Trevine
Friend
Suzanne Hartley
Cathy
Kathy Anthor
Tammy
Rose Hernandez
Karen Kay Ellis
Laurie Kim Poe
Jeff Sloan
Kathy May Hicks
Roxie Hicks
Roy Rogers
Wayne Womack
Melinda Cooksey
Robert Blossman
Santa Glaus
Rickie Lemons
Laird’ Corner Drug Store
Mike Peres
Bobby Eden
Joyce Daniels
Tawana Caraten
Santa’ Claus
Santa Clara
Criselda
Gonzales
Sahta
Connie Turner
Tam
Rodney Lee Norris
Love
Rhonda Murphy
Laird's ‘Corner Drug Store
Ayo Arrlises
Otte Inst
Yuletide
Gage
Cleave and
Ruby Gage
A & Eeenwtar
Laird’s Corner Drug Store
Sam Laird
S&h
Bn SH
Howell-Doran
Hi-Land Courts
Bill McNeil
Christinas
Lower Colorado River Authority
San Saba
Texas
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