The Teague Chronicle (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 21, 1950 Page: 3 of 10
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home decorations if they are ob
tamable.
Inspect Christmas tree lights
and repair frayed wires *jr loose
rcckets.
Never leave Christmas lights
lfe Christmas
rds |,y ('are
■ -I . . Christmas ac-
home, the Fire
ne issues these
( hristmas Eve on
Farm -Christmas
On Frontier
—Christmas _on the frontier, as
new bands of pioneer:? 'pushed
«v?r westward to carve an env
pi re out of virgin plains and
wildernesses, was in marked
contrast to the present holiday.
There was more, meaning then
in the words of The Boole con-
cerning shepherds In a certain
country watching their flocks bj
night. The solitudes, the close
ness of the stars, the virginity
of the new world and its humble
people made one feel that time
had stood still. Christmas In
those days somehow seemed
much closer to that first Christ
mas.
Those bleak plains could be
the ones the Wise Men crossed,
this the Night and yon sleeping
village Bethlehem. The faith of
the trail breakers was that of
the Wise Men.
On Christmas Eve the pioneer
folks would, gather in a crude
little church or schoolhouse
where children recited their
pieces and sang songs about the
birth of thp Christ Child. Santa
would hand out mosquito-bar
sacks of candy, a golden orange
or an apple to each one, and
make
neighbor to
celebrate. There j
were wolves in the timber and
being caught in a sudden sterm
on the pioneer trails spelled
death. „
Christmas in some places |
meant a Poinded ride or perhaps i
a dance, often followed by a I
turkey dinner costing 25 cents.
Gifts, if any, generally were m
the form of utilitarian mittens,
mufflers pr home;made boots.
For the wamoei there might be a
piece of intricate handiwork to
which some enterprising friend
~had devoted her spare time for
months. .
Throughout the holiday season
a candle burned in the attic
window, guiding late-faring
travelers to shelter—the Star of
Bethlehem on the frontier.
But with all these hardy folks
had as much fun as their great-
grandsons and daughters who
again this year will celebrate by
exchanging elaborate gifts,
dancing to name bands, feast-
Jng with no worries that to-~
morrow there may be nothing n
the fleetric refrigerator.
Holland’s Fun
V>n St. Nicholas
Day— December
When Christmas rolls
in Holland, it is quietly and re I Wrapjau -tUroouag 1 he p.
ligiously observed; St. Nicholas
Day, December 6. I the on1”
day of gift-giving and jollifica-
tion.
For weeks, life-sized figures of
St. Nicholas have decorated shop
windows and men dressed as
Nicholas have stood in front of
business establishments, and
driven around in hotserdrawn
carts delivering parcels.
At last the great day arrives:
If there are several children in
the household, sometimes they
are gathered together from
nelghboing households. Bishop
Nicholas (dressed in full vest-
ments and accompanied by the
Moorish servant) attends the
children’s party . and impresses
The Chronicle, Teague, Texas Thursday, Dec. 21, 1950
s. S. J Jeirflgan
E. Jor ligari and
ida\ in Corsicana
burning unless ^somebody—Is
around.
- Never unwrap gifts near an
open tire or flickering flame.
Dispose of paper and other in.
flammable wrappings immedi
ately.
oof compound to
and other pine
Huililv Neal*- ,-I Dallas, \ isited
he- ■parents, Mr. and Mr*, James
Nentr, antt Ire-f,n- met Lite;
weekend.
marked flame-
trimmings and
lamnie Calhoun and S<-:r
Bond of H C. J ( .. t Mhc;
are home for the holidays.
Their are 1 i'5 ililL-rcnt kinds
of holly.
15 REA SONS
FOR ADDING OUR NAME TO YOUR
SHOPPING-LIST
(Pur 333b 1| for U n u
at flUjristntaB 3Itnte
tor them,
1. Viking Billfolds by Huger-Kress
2. Butova Watches
After the youngsters have had
their fun, the grown ups sit
around a festive table and open
Mrs. C. E. Jernigan and Pam
left Wednesday for New Jersey,
by plane, to spend Christmas
with her husband, wvho is em-
ployed there.
We cherislh your friendship and ap-
preciate your good will.
3. Elgin Watches
4, Anson Jewelry for Men
f>. Correct Jewelry for Men
6. Identification Bracelets by Elco
7. Waterman's Pen and Pencil Sets
8. Ronson Lighters
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9. Speidel Watch Hands
10. Fortsner Jewelry
11. Elgin American Compacts
12. Marvella and Deltah Pearls
13. Evans Compacts
14. - American Queen Jewelry for I kilties
GIVES
FAST
RELIEF g
■when COLD «
childhood rapture would
the meager offering truly a gift
or gold and frankincense.
Home-made sleds and sleighr
skimmed over the snowy coun
tryside with sleigh bells jingl-
ing accompaniment to the carol
ing of "Jingle Bells, Jingle
Bells.”
Except in the forest regions,
few children enjoyed the sight
of a Christmas tree. But always
they hung up their stockings, an
old custom of their forefathers.
It was a lucky boy who woke
Christmas morning fo find a new
. sek-knife in his stocking; a
S-Sgt. William T. Tyus of Ran
dolph Field, Texas has been
visiting his wife, Mrs. W. T. Ty-
us, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.
H. Tyus.
We trust that we may remain
worthy of your valued patronage by
courteous relations and efficient service.
May the glad holiday season bring
you and yours new happiness, content-
ment and richness of life, and the New
Year a glorious future.
STRINGER FLOWER SHOP
VASA and WM. J.
lucky girl who received a string
of beads or a calico doll from
Santa Claus. But that doll, made
from spare strips of bright cloth,
probably was more treasured
than any modem doll that can
say "Mama,” go to sleep and
perhaps require a diaper.
Children who received a slate
pencil or a shell-box, a little af-
fair covered with shells and con-
taining a small mirror, were the
special favorites of Santa.
For goodies, no Christmas was
complete without its pans of
popcorn and ropes of molasses
taffy. In rare cases there might
be a bag of £andy.
In the isolated cabins It was
not so easy to gather with one’s
OPEL MILLENDER
PEARL MARTIN
ENGRAVING FREE ON ITEMS
PURCHASED
May a joyous Christmas usher
in a New Year of happiness and good
health for all our cherished friends.
THE WATCH SHOP
HEADLEE’S SHOE SHOP
• ALL THE JOYS OF THE SEASON
• GOOD HEALTH • GOOD FRIENDS
GOOD LUCK • GOOD CHEER
• A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
• A HAPPY NEW YEAR
PEYTON BROS
jffyF- To our faithful old friends, to our devoted
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new friends and to those whose friendships we hope
to earn—we wish a most cheerful Christmas
and a New Year filled with all the good things in life-
Health, Happiness and enduring Peace.
We extend this greeting, not because it is
the customary thing to do but because it is
... and may all the pleasure and
happiness ot the Yuletide abound
a sentiment genuinely felt, for as the years goby our appreciation
throughout the New Year.
of cherished friendships becomes greater and greater.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF TEAGUE, TEXAS
. OFFICERS
J. E. Woods, President
Herbert Neyland, Executive Vice-Pres. McSJ*m*
Dr. W. P. Harrison, Vice-President J-
C A. DmfW, Vice-President . _ uTSm d
B. H. Webb, Vice-Tres.-A. Cashier Mrb. Jewell M. i>
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El>MturaCoft-
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rliai. Pmhod
Heady Iowan.
DIRECTORS
J. E. Woods
Herbert Neyland
W. P. Harrison
W. E. Riley
E. R. Simmons
HILL MbTOR CO,
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Perry, Coy. The Teague Chronicle (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 21, 1950, newspaper, December 21, 1950; Teague, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1140649/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.