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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
16
A boy Tim covertly helps his poor Arkansas family by secretly gathering holly and selling it to buy presents. The ax used to cut timber is revealed as Tim borrowed it to support Christmas hopes, but his father forgives him, celebrating the season.
Mrs Nut asks her husband to taste a white powder their friend Bridget suspects is rat poison. He concludes it tastes like soda, contradicting Bridget’s warning and sparking doubt about the substance’s identity.
The Enterprise notes low prices for writing materials, selling scratch pads and bond paper cheaply. Bond paper goes at 20 cents per pound while newsprint costs 10 cents per pound, suggesting buyers maximize value by purchasing in bulk.
The author extols Washington as the world’s most beautiful planned capital, contrasts it with historic cities like St. Petersburg and Canberra, and reflects on the Supreme Court’s move to an open site opposite the Capitol. He notes a proposed 60 foot East Front shift, defends the current Capitol form, and praises vast office complexes and the moonlit memorial vista.
Weather dampens farming tasks as harvesters haul feed and cotton remains. Sunday school attendance reaches 53 with services scheduled Saturday night and Sunday at 10 11 and 7. Neighborhood gatherings include Rosford party and Thanksgiving visits among local families. A general tone of community patriotism follows brief notes on national devotion.
Mrs. Jim Brevard hosted a party honoring son Lawton on his birthday with games cake and hot chocolate. Attendees included Joine Herring Betty Morgan Katherine Ray Dorthy Mae Rosford Willeen Bragg Louise Foreman Gloria West Lexie Brevard Mildred Kerley Hal Beck and others. Nearby visits and stays are listed among Talpa and Winters residents with multiple social calls and weekend guests.
In a fence side chat Mrs. Goldberg and Mrs. Fle werstein discuss rumors about Abie Kazinsky keeping a budget and the involvement of his wife. The exchange reveals neighborhood chatter centered on personal finances and relationships.
In a light exchange, one resident loans a saxophone to a neighbor who cannot play it. The owner admits both cannot play, turning the moment into a humorous, harmless street anecdote. The dialogue hints at a playful rivalry or shared amusement within the neighborhood.
Jean Gerhart of Harmony and Miss Sybie Simpson visited J R Elms Sunday afternoon. Hal Beck stayed Monday night with Ewing Fuller. Gloria West visited Lexie Brevard Monday night. Talpa football faces Coleman Friday night December 4 at Coleman. Talpa High School carnival Wednesday night December 9 invites all residents.
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