Christmas Buying Temper Feeds Storekeepers and Makers
The nation’s mood shapes commerce as storekeepers manufacturers and consumers reflect the holiday spirit. Shoppers anticipate gifts and seasonal demand while retailers brace for a brisk end to the year.
Christmas buying and business sentiment in 1961 outlook
A columnist argues that consumer mood shapes the economy as much as statistics. He links holiday purchases to employment and production cycles, notes regional impacts from disasters and weather, and warns weather and fallout shelter talks could dampen retail trade. He previews a 1962 outlook section.
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Babson
Texas
Graveside Rites For Pedro De La Garza Held Saturday
Pedro De La Garza infant son of Mr and Mrs Meliton De La Garza Ballinger died at birth in Winters Municipal hospital Friday. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m Baby Land Lakeview Cemetery Winters officiated by Rev Robert Nabels burger. Survivors include parents seven brothers three sisters and one grandmother all named residents of Ballinger and Winters.
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Pedro de la Garza
Meliton de la Garza
Ballinger
Winters Municipal Hospital
Baby Land
Lakeview Cemetery
Winters
Robert Nabelsburger
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Arthuro
Celia
Ralph
Rubin
George
Richard
Jose
Alesia Moralis
Josephine Medrano
Anita_De La Garza
Lupe Drana
Lucy Melindez
Abilene Oil Worker A Wheeler Died of Heart Attack
Clyde A. Wheeler, 44, an oil field toolpusher for J. B. Drilling Co., died after noon Sunday from a heart attack while aiding drill operations on the Nevins lease east of Bradshaw. He was rushed to Winters Municipal Hospital, pronounced dead at 1 15 p m. He had lived in Abilene ten years, born June 29 1921 in Ranger. Funeral Tuesday in Elliott's Chapel of Memories with Rev Morgan Thompson officiating. Survivors include his wife Josephine Wheeler two sons Ronnie 18 and Billy 15 a daughter Mrs Bob Robinson of Paramount Calif his mother Mrs T B Wheeler of Ranger five brothers three sisters and two grandchildren.
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Clyde A. Wheeler
Abilene
Bradshaw
Wheeler
J. B. Drilling Co
Nevins
Winters Municipal Hospital
Ronnie
Lamar H. Drilling Co
Ranger
Elmwood Baptist Church
Elliott’s Chapel of Memories
Morgan Thompson
Elmwood Memorial Park
Josephine Wheeler
Billy
Bob Robinson
Paramount
Calif
T. B. Wheeler
Norton Girls 4 H met Monday
Members of the Norton Girls 4 H Club met on Monday October 9 with Anna Gottschalk presiding. Dorothy Jan sa was elected reporter and Miss Chenoweth led a discussion on keeping record books. Patti Gregor's record book was shown and the group closed with the club motto pledge and prayer.
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Norton Girls 4-H Club
Anna Gottschalk
Dorothy Jansa
Miss Chenoweth
Patti Gregor
The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth Editorial
A Marshalltown Times Republican editorial reflects on postwar recovery and humility as communities rebuild. It weighs moral guidance, civic duty, and patience, urging practical steps and collective resilience amid changing times.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Times-Republican
Zulu and the Magic Eight Ball Awarded to Tommy Alfrey
Tommy Alfrey led early campaign subscrip tions earning a Curtis reward. As top individual, Alvis chooses a radio or wrist watch. Alvis Ginger and Tommy receive a Curtis $100 prize.
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Tommy Alfrey
Alvis
Ginger
Tommy
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