Letters From France Describes Vernon McFatridge’s Army Life
Vernon McFatridge writes from France about service in the artillery portion of the 36th Division. He recounts waiting for front action at the armistice, an all day convoy fight with submarines, and hopes for service stripes on muster out. He notes good care, cheap cigars via the YMCA, and future benefits from military experience. George Brannon returns home from army camps with a permanent discharge and resumes barber work at Brannon Bros.
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Vernon McFatridge
F. R. McFatridge
Vernon
France
George Brannon
Brannon Bros
Mrs Pender Returns Home From Greenville Visit
Mrs Pender came back to her residence in Greenville last Thursday after visiting her son J W Pender and his family for several days.
St Winnifred and the Tree as Christmas Symbol Story
A legend from northern Europe recounts St. Winnifred halting the pagan oak by a whirlwind. A nearby fir survives and is named the holy tree of the Christ Child. The evergreen becomes a symbol of peace, life, and grace, decorated with lights and gifts at Christmas.
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Europe
St. Winnifred
Heaven
Christmas Eve Calm Among Hidden Lovers
Misses Holcomb Thrift Echols Wilson Helen Thomas Mary Lee and Gladys Sears travel home for the holidays from the C I A Denton. Their vacation extends to January 6. A couple sits beneath mistletoe with calm, one year after marriage, as the scene shifts to a quiet domestic moment.
Christmas Is Children’s Day Focus on universal joy of Yuletide
The piece argues Christmas should be seen as the universal children’s day highlighting love, innocence, and shared family memories. It urges adults to regain a childlike perspective, place children at the center, and value modest desires within family budgets and warmth.
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A Christmas Wireless Greeting From Me and Mine
A seasonal note titled A Christmas Wireless sends a goodwill message to readers along with a personal greeting from the sender and their family. It expresses festive warmth and shared cheer.
Bath Gift Recalls Odd Exchange
Quip echoes a riddle about who promised a bath and cites a boastful figure with many necktie holders who recently gained four more as a Christmas gift. The fragment hints at a humorous social moment and a recognizable character type from the era.
Texas versus Ben Means docketed for trial
The State of Texas versus Ben Means, in three cases, is listed on the Fifty-ninth district court docket for trial on December 30.
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State of Texas
Ben Means
Fifty-ninth District Court
Marriage License Issued to Cecil Biggerstaff and Miss Estelle Martin
A marriage license has been issued to Cecil Biggerstaff and Miss Estelle Martin of Tom Bean, indicating a forthcoming union or recent ceremony.
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Cecil Biggerstaff
Estelle Martin
Tom Bean
Doctor Ray Recovers Sufficient To Return To Town
Dr. A. J. Ray has endured a siege of influenza and is sufficiently recovered to travel back to town, resuming active duties soon.
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A. J. Ray
Lloyd Moore Buys Half Interest in Truett Furniture
Lloyd Moore purchases a half interest in Tom H. Truett’s furniture business and will join Mr. Truett in running the store starting January. The merger is welcomed as a strengthening addition to local business and good citizenship and the store’s strong patronage is expected to continue.
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Lloyd Moore
Tom H. Truett
Truett
Good Roads Meeting in Pilot Grove Chooses Fund Committee
A good roads meeting in Pilot Grove drew 64 residents last Wednesday night. County Commissioner Jack Mathis and County Engineer Scott attended to select a man to lead the section's roads next year and plan improvements on south of Bethel. R. E. L. Binion Perry Kilgore and F. M. Sloan were named to canvass for funds and free labor.
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Pilot Grove
Jack Mathis
Scott
Bethel
R. E. L. Binion
Perry Kilgore
F.M. Sloan
Road improvements funding outlined for local farmers
Farmers discussed road work options with costs ranging from about 1000 dollars using native gravel to around 2500 dollars with Gainesville gravel. Mr. Mathis pledged 250 dollars, and Bob Russell was rehired to resume patrol duties.
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Gainesville
Mathis
Bob Russell
Baby Claimed By Death In Local Family Tragedy
Robert Lee Hefner three years old son of Mr and Mrs O A Hefner of the Carter farm north of town died Thursday night and was buried Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery Rev W J Epting conducted the funeral Severe sickness hits the family with several children ill including pneumonia A kinsman W P Wimpee died on the 19th with pneumonia and other members of his family are ill with influenza Community extends sympathy to both families hoping for quick recovery of the sick.
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Robert Lee
O. A. Hefner
Carter Farm
Oak Hill Cemetery
W. J. Epting
Emma Davidson at Wesley College Home for Holidays
Miss Emma Davidson, a student at Wesley College in Greenville this year, is home for the holidays.
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Emma Davidson
Wesley College
Greenville
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