Spirit of Christmas and faith in Jesus across the world
The author reflects on Christmastime doubts and the enduring belief in Christmas and the spirit of Christ. He recalls Jerusalem, Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Resurrection, argues science and faith advance together, and emphasizes the Jewish and Christian roles in prophetic end times. He urges belief in Jesus as central to the American way of life and leadership.
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Garden of Eden
Virginia
Santa Claus
Old Jerusalem
Garden of Gethesemane
Safe candle care tips from Texas Extension Service
Lynn Bourland of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service advises coating candles with soapsuds to prevent smoking and extend burn time. Roll between well-lathered hands without touching the wicks, then let dry before lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Bourland
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Fifty Years Ago Whitewright Echoes March Memories
Read through a compiled slice from the Whitewright Sun dated March 5 1920 1925 1930 1935 detailing church calls births marriages honors and civic notes. Highlights include Rev W J Eprings move to Madill Okla honor roll lists from first and eleventh grades births in local families juries and local society events spanning five decades.
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Whitewright
W. J. Epring
First Baptist Church
Madill
Okla
Mary Lee Andrews
Robert Crowell
Emma Lucille Craig
Frances Delfel
Edna Belle Roberts
Clara Mae Truett
Maurice Oliver
Charlie Belle Truett
Ivy Fain
Margreta Fender
Eva Horton Mollie Wright
Ruie Reeves
Samanta Murphy
Pina Murphy
Mary Rena Penn
Joe McKinsey
T. H. Lively
Arthur Russell
Mary Grisson
Pilot Grove
Methodist Missionary Society
George Washington
J. H Waggoner
Jim Reeves
Houston
City
J. H. Reeves
Gilmore Webster
H. Wilson
Ruth
Edith Biggerstaff
Dallas
Frank Benton
Fort Worth
J. H. Biggerstaff
Walter Pritchett
Nuell Skaggs
O’donnell
C. P. Johnson
Louise
LaRoe
J. M. Abbott
Roscoe Pace
John Yeager
Sherman
Mary Lou Ross
Neil Henderson
Marian Barbee
Wolfe City
W. J. Barbee
Friday Literary Club
Piano Care Guide: Keep Humidity Away from Damp Areas
Keep your piano dry by avoiding dampness near steam pipes or stoves and away from drafts. Maintain a steady environment to protect the instrument's tone and structure. Regularly monitor humidity and store away from direct heat sources.
FHA Girls Have Christmas Talk at Bells High
At the Bells High School FHA meeting Mrs. Gloria Roberts Home Service Advisor from Community Public Service in Whitewright spoke on making Christmas ornaments. She was introduced by FHA president Bonnie Price. Refreshments were served by the girls after the meeting.
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Bells
FHA
Bells High School
Gloria Roberts
Home Service
Community Public Service
Whitewright
Bonnie Price
Low sodium diet tips from Texas system nutritionist
Mrs Mary Sweeten a foods and nutrition specialist with the Texas System reminds readers to check nutrition labels on meats for sodium. She notes cured meats are treated with salt or sugar and heat processed so they should be avoided on low sodium diets.
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Mary Sweeten
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&M _ University System
Adult Class Parties Mark Bells First Baptist Church
Christ mas festivities span Bells First Baptist Church with the Adult 11 Sunday Class gifting teacher Mrs Jewel Mullinix at Mrs Sharon Hudson home. The Couples Class hosted a fellowship dinner with a buffet and a gift to Weldon Meek. The Young Married Class held a noon dinner after worship for 30 plus attendees and gifted teacher Ed Worthem.
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Bells First Baptist Church
Sharon Hudson
Jewel Mullinix
Fellowship Hall
Weldon Meek
Ed Worthem
Baptist Women Hold Study at Bells First Baptist
Mrs Jewel Mullinix directed the Prayer Group Study as Baptist Women of Bells First Baptist Church met Wednesday. Assisted by Mrs Clara Owens and Mrs Ollie Layman, they reviewed missionary lifestyles in Italy. Others included Mrs Weldon Meek and Mrs Maurine Johnson. A business session planned Christmas home visits. The Girls Auxiliary, led by Mrs Joe Witherspoon, visited Mullican Nursing Home in Savoy and sang Christmas carols.
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Mullican Nursing Home
Savoy
Safiy
Lansford Family Honors Terri on 14th Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Doug Lansford hosted Terri Lansford's fourteenth birthday at her brother Jeff Lansford's home. Eleven guests attended with recorded music as entertainment. Gifts were exchanged. chips dips punch and birthday cake were served.
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Doug Lansford
Terri Lansford
Jeff Lansford
Stork Shower Fetes Mrs Kenny Martin at Tursday Night
Mrs Kenny Martin was honored at a stork shower with gifts opened by the honoree. Hostesses Mrs Jerry Martin and Mrs Roxann Johnson organized the event and a decorated cake and punch were served.
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Kenny Martin
Jerry Martin
Roxann Johnson
Nine Inducted In Beta Club At Bells High School
The Bells High Beta Honor Society held a Tapping ceremony Tuesday admitting nine students Susan Cook Rod Gunter Lea Ann Mays Sandra Anderson Cliff Jackson John Gilliam Gary Milton Colleen Rogers Karen Huchabbe. Principal Jim Borin opened the assembly and teachers tapped the candidates. A reception for new members and parents followed in Panther Hangout.
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BELLS
the Bells High School
Jim Borin
Susan Cook
Rod Gunter
Lea Ann Mays
Sandra Anderson
Cliff Jackson
John Gilliam
Gary Milton
Colleen Rogers
Karen Huchabbe
Jerry Ables
Martha Moore
Anna Pritchard
Carolyn Henderson
Theodore Dettmer
Pat Hughes
Jack Pritchard
Mary Hatley
Curtis Gray
Tammy Moore
Cindy Carr
Bonnie Price
Donna Mullinix
Panther
Christmas Yet to Remember the Birth of Jesus
The piece argues Christmas is more than gifts and lights. It notes the lack of Biblical birthday celebrations for Jesus while stressing the birth as a precursor to salvation through his death and resurrection. It recalls the first manger scene and urges keeping Christ in holiday celebrations of 1975.
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United States
Jesus
T.V
Christ
Mary Joseph
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Miften
Earth
Mount of Olives
Middle East
Israel
Herod
God
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Whitewright Insurance Agency
Paula Collins
Your Electric Light & Power Company
Ilene Miller
Stork
Texas
The
Sun Publishing Co
Elton L. Miller
Darla Howell
Grayson
Fannin
Whitewright Sun
Texas Press Association
Brother Bob
Blasts
First National Bank
Quul Servic
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