Christmas specials on furniture and radios at Buie's
At Buie's department store the Christmas sale features a Stereophonic Record player combination at 129.95 and table models from 49.95. Promotions include Vinly Cushion Floor Linoleum 1.45 per foot, Innerspring mattresses 39.50, King size set 199, and RCA colored TV sets 399.95. Other gifts cover lamps, clocks, cookware, dinettes, and wall accessories with deep discounts and closeout prices.
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West Bend
Magnus Electric Organ
RCA
Buie
Cowboys Christmas Ball In Anson With Old West Attire
Western dress marks the Cowboys Christmas Ball at Pioneer Hall Anson December 1921 with 8 o clock nightly dances. Women in modern attire barred. long skirts and period costumes favored. The event blends folk festival, historical notes, and a grand march led by descendants of pioneers. C W Barnett presides. Doyle Jacobs vice president. W E Mays secretary treasurer.
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Anson
Texas Cowboys
Pioneer Hall
Anson City Park
William Lawrence Chittenden
Old Star Hotel
C. W. Barnett
Doyle Jacobs
W. E. Mays
Bethlehem Christmas: Church, Mass, and Grotto Traditions
Bethlehem birthdays differ from winter fantasies. In Judean hills the focus is the Church of St Mary of the Nativity and the midnight mass. A manger rite follows, then Epiphany on January 6. Eastern and Armenian churches observe later dates.
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Bethlehem
World Book Encyclopedia
Santa Claus
Germany
St. Mary of the Nativity
Jesus
Christ
First Medical School and Fire Department in Philadelphia
The United States saw its first organized medical school and its first fire department in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, marking early developments in public health and urban safety.
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United States
Philadelphia
Growers Approve Cotton Quotas for Another Year
Marketing quotas on cotton will stay in effect for 1965. In a Tuesday referendum, 147 855 growers backed quotas while 7 4980 opposed, a 94 9 percent majority. Local counts show 179 yes and 33 no in Jones County.
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Jones County
Charm lesson by Mrs. Meeks aids Avoca FHA girls
Mrs. Junior Meeks of Anson conducted a charm lesson on December 11 for the Avoca Future Homemakers of America. She emphasized modeling and walking in preparation for the wool contest and an upcoming style show.
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Junior Meeks
Anson
Avoca
Why Have a Tree At Christmas
An exploration of legends surrounding the Christmas tree and its origins. The text traces early tales of bloom on Christ birth night, a forested lamp tree with a baby Jesus at the top, and winter equinox feasts. It also cites St Boniface promoting the fir over the oak as the decorated symbol of the season.
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Christ
Jesus
St. Boniface
Germany
Christmas Tree Traditions Highlight Seasonal Cheer
Christmas celebrations center on the iconic tree as a symbol of joy and family togetherness. Decor, lights, and a gift exchange define the holiday mood.
Local Residents Named in Utility Meter Connections
A list of individuals and addresses appears detailing meter connections. Names include A. G. Gonzales, Harold Foster, L. L. Trott, Mrs. Fannie Gibson and others with associated street addresses in Reynolds and Fergusson areas.
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L. L. Trott
S. Vassar
Doan’s Pills Promise Fast Backache Relief
An advertisement touts Doan’s Pills as fast relief for backache headaches and muscular pains from over exertion or stress. It also claims soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effects, urging readers to enjoy better sleep and ask for the large size.
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Dean
Doaun
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Wellington Boots
Chenille
SILEX
Gotans
L’ and
Ortishwear
Butte Knits
Vresses
Snoes
Hiedy
Devon Swedlers & Sportswear
Adam
Jonathan Logan
Mr. Jack
Clare Liverse
R Witted
Haseen
Tures
Ava Thanlord
Phose Fry
Bs Petit
Land of Christ's Birth
Rad
Swan
Onee
Sian
Maxwell House Coffee
Shurfine
NTE
Pacific
ZEE
Vegtables
Morton
Borden’s
Shurfresh
Surfi
Pte
Rome
ELF
Gor
Vorite
Beao
Resh Hamburger Cc
Morturton
Ben
Ack
Capy
Ee Eid
A. G. Gonzales
W. Reynolds
Harold Foster
N. Fergusson
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