The Song of Christmas Poem in Whitewright Sun 1946
The Whitewright Sun editorial celebrates Christmas with a lengthy excerpt about The Song of Christmas its timeless message and global reach. It previews the January 2 1947 issue and extends season greetings thanking advertisers and subscribers and wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Judea
Mary
Joseph
Northland
the Sun
Whitewright
Potter Plays Lavish Santa in Scio Pottery Gift
In Scio Ohio L P Reese who once relied on poor relief distributed 705000 to 827 pottery workers as a surprise Christmas bonus, a village record for 1400 residents. He, a World War I machine gunner, also funded a new home for the local American Legion Post, revealing the gifts at an event that highlighted postwar pay constraints.
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Scio
Ohio
L. P. Reese
Scio-Ohio Pottery
American Legion
Reese pottery founder honors long-serving staff with 3500 gifts
At a Christmas party in the high school auditorium Reese distributed 3500 checks to eighty eight longtime workers and 840 for new hires. Ten-year employees received 3500 each, while the scene showed astonished reactions as recipients were called by nickname and stories were shared. Reese noted his plant’s growth from nothing to the finest white ware pottery and his refusal of a 3 million dollar offer, underscoring the community's sole industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Reese
Christmas Gift Auto Stolen in Denison
Santa delivered a new Ford sedan to Robert Cherry at 1130 West Morton but a thief took the car from the garage Saturday night. Police had no trace by noon today. This followed a prior post war car theft in Denison, a Chevrolet stolen from Tom Scales and later wrecked.
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Denison
Santa Claus
Robert Cherry
Cherry
Luther Cherry
West Morton
Tom Scales
Notice To Creditors of Roy Lee Nichols Estate
Original letters of administration were granted on November 23 1945 by the County Court of Grayson County Texas. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within the period prescribed by law. Administratrix Loevia Mae Nichols resides at 908 West Morgan Street Denison Grayson County Texas.
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Roy Lee Nichols
Grayson County
West
Morgan Street
Denison
Texas
Church Sermons Listed for Sunday by Local Churches
Elder Connie Hollis of Leonard will preach at the Church of Christ Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Assembly of God Church led by Rev E A Doty has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev Clifford Taylor presides at another church with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. sermon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
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Church OF Christ
Connie Hollis
Leonard
Assembly OF God Church
E. A. Doty
Clifford Taylor
First Presbyterian Church to host special Christmas services
Dr W A Erwin will preach on The Diety of Jesus at morning service. Mrs Horace F Erwin to be soloist. Evening service at 6 30 features Horace E Erwin delivering the message with music by both Erwins. Public invited to attend.
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W. A. Erwin
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Horace F. Erwin
Horace E. Erwin
Church Service Schedule for First Baptist Church
Rev E P Wootten, pastor, leads Sunday School at 19 a m and Morning Worship at 11 o clock. Training Union at 6 10 p m and Evening Worship at 7 p m. Prayer hour Wednesday at 7 p m and choir practice Wednesday at 8.
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E. P. Wootten
None of the 20 worst fires burned on a Friday the 13th
A claim noting that among the country’s 20 most serious fires since 1900, none occurred on a Friday the 13th. The statement highlights a perceived rarity of such incidents aligning with the date.
England’s legal deposit duty for libraries
One copy of each book printed in England must be presented to designated libraries free of charge under the national legal deposit system, ensuring public access to the country’s literary output. The rule establishes library access rights and preserves cultural heritage.
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England
Ideal storage space for home canned foods
Dry reasonably dark clean and cool room is best for storing home canned foods to preserve quality and safety. Keep containers off the floor and away from heat sources. Maintain steady humidity and inspect periodically for signs of spoilage.
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J. H. Waggoner
T. Glenn Doss
Postoffice
Potter
Travis & Houston
Saylor Vaughen
Sherman
E. P. Jackson
Loevia Mae Nichols
Central Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Merry Christmas
Taylor’s
Ice House
Cmerus
Johnson
Hansard
Barber & Beauty Shop
Elbert Bennet
Fender and Body Work
Woody
Pascal Farley
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