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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

4

Saint Nicholas Story Through the Ages

A compact tale traces Saint Nicholas from a Greek bishop of Patara to the generous secret giver who inspired the Santa Claus legend. It covers his early life, secret gifts to three daughters, and the spread of his fame across Russia and the North, ending with the note that Santa Claus is a real historical figure.

Santa Claus John Smith General Grant George Washington Saint Nicholas Sankt Claus Asia Minor Nicholas Vatura Axia Minor Nelehbeers Christ Patara Ms Heart Torle Vladimir Russia Constantinople Lappe Pele Indewd St. Nicholas Santa Maus Western Newspaper Union

Sagerton News Roundup of Holidays and Local Events

Sagerton and Lagerton observe Christmas activities and visits from residents and relatives. Local basketball games show Sagerton teams losing to Center Point and Stamford, with a 21-19 score in a recent game. The community holds Christmas programs, a tree at the Methodist church, and a Sunshine Band social with gifts and a festive meal. Snow blankets the area as weddings, baptisms, and family gatherings mark the holiday season.

Guy Southern R. L. Ranke Sweetwater Banks Ister Floyd Marty T. A. Clark Hart Mattie Shannon Carlsbad Texas Alva Shannon Paul Summers Elmer Lack John L. Summers Mise Rebecca Smith Stamford Roberteen Olof Juergensen Oklahoma Kanene Juervensen Kansans A. Stiffler Piane Tuner Wichita Falls Spen T Lagerton Port Mary Belle Booth Sagerton Floyd Parker Albany Edgar H. Johnson Dexter New Mexico R. H. Robertson Elizabeth Johnson Helen Horace Johnson McMurry College Abilene Mildred Maneili Rule Cieter Mary Welle Mancill Ethel Houston Frankston Saline Billy Tabor Clyde Earl Laughlin Roten Bob Laughlin Ello 2. B. Robertson Roy Neal K. M. Salmon Lee Gibson Clarence Sanderson Clarence Stegemoeller Misethe Schaake Zion Lutheran Church Lagerton Rev Juergensen Count Caudle Old Glory P. J. Flowers Whiteface Nora Neal

Rise and Fall of a Queen in Fifteenth Century Power

The passage traces Byala as leader of a nation during the late medieval period after Castile, Aragon and Leon unite. It notes her peak in the fifteenth century before a decline post Armada destruction, amid shifts between Greek and Punic eras and the rise of her influence.

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Santa Fixit lights up Christmas journey tale

In a 1936 Western Newspaper Union piece, Ray Chariton brightens a delayed car trip with improvised gifts. He uses a pine sprig tree, candles, candy, powder, a handkerchief, and a pocket orchestra to lift spirits, distributing small presents as the caravan moves past a washout. The scene ends with Muriel praising the Christmas spirit.

Finait Santa Claus Ray Chariton Father Christmas California Muriel Santa Fixit

Christmas Thought on Water and Spirit Across Seasons

A quotation from The American Magazine suggests that just as deserts bloom with conserved water carried afar, the Christmas spirit can be preserved and carried through the year via thoughtful care and shared acts, framing faith as a sustaining, spreading influence.

Christmas activities fill Swan Chapel community notes

Swan Chapel residents and families exchange visits over the holidays. Students, teachers and staff attend Christmas programs with carols, readings, piano solos, and a story. Local sports report Swan Chapel boys defeating an outside team 32 to 11. Several residents travel, visit relatives, and return home for Christmas break. school reopens Monday, December 20.

Miss Lindsey Winnsboro Meeders R. T. Penn Eon Roger Mice Brown C. Brown Sylvester Carl Savage Godley Mr. Hassey Anson Everett Beavers Stephenson Fort Worth Earl Vaughan Mise Betha Harrell Clyde Turner James Vie Martin Clifton Mitchell Robert Purnfey George B. Harrell J. W. Haseey Miseeleeeey Sam Turner Rvren Kinney Chicago Kinney Rvren New Jersey Daisy Corder Lester Linde Antelope P.M Bill Ferguson Stamford Tom Williamson Swan Chapel Inez Agee New Hope W. H. Agee Bernon Watts Wilsonville Gum Terry Fay Martin W. L. Martin Martin Thomas Mashall Carroll McDuff

Avoca Christmas Preparations Dot Avoca News

Christmas activities fill Avoca with school plays banquets and visits home. Mrs. Jake Salmon improves after illness. Alvin Mauldin and family return for the holidays. J. W. Grimes attends to his daughter Merrie in Abilene. Many locals attend a league banquet in Anson and a party at the Goad home with numerous attendees.

Jake Salmon Alvin Mauldin Mauldin Novelle Turner Waco Mere Turner J. W. Grimes Abilene Misa Merrie Upworth League Aveca Anson Mixe Onieta Calwell Avoca T. M. Calwell Charley Goad Ira Goad Minnie Lee Hammer Jimmie Goad Margie Grimes the Kates Harriette McDonald Ruby Evelyn Smith Leta Fern Lucille Weeks Oleta Cockrell Glenn Sylvester Russell Fimner Haekes J. R. Mauldin Key Herbert Will H. Grimes Tulles Onetott Slats Red Steve Hughes Altus H.R. Kates Bennie Young Cecil McDonald Hoitt Arron Richard Whittworth Ruben Hughes Rudolph Smith B. F. Weeks Mre D. Swenson Ernest Sylvester Misetta Rennele G. H. Rennels J. R. Onetott Tulle Levelland Earl Rennels Richard Mathie Stamford Earl Rennel Ralph Smith Famly Hereford Ira Braden Houston J. V. Grimes Jarboe Arkansas Mixa Christine Smithie Rule Charlie Culwell Carl Hansen H. J. Hansen

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