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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

7

Estelline News Highlights Local Holidays and Health

Local items report Mike Wood’s severe accident last week with throat injuries, Jim Hutchins recovering, and multiple holiday visits among Estelline families. Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mrs. Annis Carol Bruce includes relatives from Amarillo and Lubbock. Junior High basketball results list girls 32 to 18 winners and boys 28 to 22 losers. A bridal shower for Mrs Eddie Jack Mabry is noted at Tel Baptist church. The column closes with wardrobe advice to purge unused items.

Mike Wood Jim Hutchins Carl Bailey Lubbock Albert Bailey Nell Curtis Don Curtis New Boston Finis Curtis el Paso Gene Donna Bud Campbell Connie Johnny Holliday Buz Summerout Dalhart Weldon Curtis Parnell Budge Holland Fort Worth Arthur Eddieman Harold Shahan Wichita Falls A&m Jerrel Rapp D T. Eddins W. E. White Dallas Nora Ward Annis Carol Bruce Childress D. T. Foldins Dick Vogler Susan Jere Amarillo R. V. Wood Sandra Rusty Bob Mike Rab Holland Sarah Jay Richard Estelline John Smithee John True Willie Sullivan Cathy Clifton Bryant Michael Forrest Noel Clifton Clois McQuire Lee Burns Karen Carrie Jones Floyd Clifton Decatur Dick Whaley Helen Clifton Claudie Welch James Frankie Anne Beth Dayton N.M Jan Jodie Rapp W. P. McCaphern R. H. Mothershed S. T. Hutchins Gus Orcutt Cheryl Lindall Randy Elam Orcutt Mesdames Lanny Tucker L. A. Tucker Arlo Jones Cecil Adams Cap Orcutt Plainview Walter Bartlett California Cap Maude Bledsoe Dr. Krueger L. C. Bledsoe Claude J. A. Best Best Frank Cooper Quanah S. S. Cooper Frank Jo Carol Jill Crowell Olen Austin Dick Dudgeon Gayle Denver Larry Tucker Hart Mae Spruill Jim Larry Braidfoot Gary Cox Rebecca Moore Texas Tech Wanda Mabry Danny Davison Archie Mahan Carolyn Hoover Charles Anderson Don Ferrer West Texas State

Comedian Cael Reiner champions laugh records as radio fades

Cael Reiner says radio comedy lives on in records as music stores stock punch lines. He notes young acts and comics like Mort Sahl and Bob Newhart drive demand for discs, while established stars ignore them due to low pay. Records offer half hour shows and home parties a new avenue for exposure.

Vernon Scott UPI Hollywood Cael Reiner Shelly Berman Mort Sahl Dave Gardner Jonathon Winters Bob Newhart Dayton Allen Reiner Mel Brooks Sid Caesar Jack Benny Bob Hope Milton Berle Carl Newhart Mort Sahil Mort Sahi Will Rogers

Birthday wishes listed for local figures and chef tribute

Tomorrow is Betty Black Howard Newberry Miss Maude Stewart Jerry Preston Paul Leach receive birthday wishes. A dish named chicken tetrazzini honors world famous opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini who once sang Christmas carols at a local restaurant.

Betty Black Howard Newberry Miss Maude Stewart Jerry Preston Paul Leach Chicken Tetrazzini Luisa Tetrazzini

Chocolate Fruitcake Recipe for Holidays

A modern Christmas fruitcake using yellow cake mix applesauce and sweet cooking chocolate. Includes ingredients such as dates candied pineapple red cherries walnuts and orange extract with glaze option and storage guidance. Also notes tomorrow's dinner menu items.

WSCS Program Presented By Mrs J W Hamilton

The Women's Society of Christian Service met in the First Methodist Church parlor. Mrs J W Hamilton led the program and devotion with readings from Matthew and a Devotional World of Love in our Midst. A dramatic monologue was performed by three members.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church E. J. King Arrell Cummings Perth World Federation of Malieodial Women Woman’s Methodist Magazine J. W. Hamilton Jesus Pontius Pilate G. T. Palmer Guy Eastham D. C. McKinney

Sweetheart Seay and Corona Named FFA FHA Sweethearts

Estelline reports Laynette Seay chosen as 1960 61 FFA Sweetheart and Paul Corona as FHA Heartthrob. Seay is senior class member, basketball manager, plays tennis volleyball pep squad FHA and was FHA Chapter vice president last year. Corona captains Bearcat football and earned all regional and all district honors while also playing basketball volleyball tennis and track.

Future Farmers of America Future Homemakers of America Laynette Seay FFA Paul Corona FHA Laynette Culture Club Crisco Wellington Paul Bearcat

Methodists Hold Monthly Mission Study at Estelline Church

ESTELLINE Special WSCS met at First Methodist Church for the monthly study. Mrs. Lonnie Richburg led the opening prayer and Mrs. Joe Bob Nivens delivered the devotional and study. Attendees included Mrs. Nivens, Mrs. Richburg, Mrs. Joe Eddins, Mrs. Rob Holland, Mrs. D. T. Eddins, Mrs. Cecil Adams, Mrs. W. B. Davidson, and Mrs. James Futch.

WSCS First Methodist Church Lonnie Richburg Joe Bob Nivens Mesdames Nievens Richburg Joe Eddins Rob Holland D. T. Eddins Cecil Adams W. B. Davidson James Futch

First Baptist YWA Studies Caribbean Mission Quest

First Baptist YWA met Tuesday for a mission study of Caribbean Quest and a program on the Spanish Missionaries. Ruthie Lucky led opening prayer and Sandra Demmet gave the closing prayer. Participants included Barbara Wynn Donna Cole Ruthie Lucky and Betty Painter with Carolyn Zane Mooney and leader Mrs Pearl Ward present.

Carribean Ywa First Baptist Church Carribean Quest Ruthie Lucky Sandra Demmet Barbara Wynn Donna Cole Betty Painter Carolyn Zane Mooney Pearl Ward

Cindy Howell Birthday Party Honors Debutante

Young Miss Cindy Howell was honored at a tacky dress themed birthday party. Guests included Janet Gloar, Mrs. Ella Briley helped with gifts as pin favors and candy canes were shared and yellow green rosebud cake was served.

Cindy Howell

Shower Honors Annette Ford Bride Elect

Miss Annette Ford, bride elect of Jimmy Bridges, was honored with a bridal shower last Monday. Lucille Ford wore a black wool pleated skirt and white blouse. Mrs. Wayne McDearmon registered guests and oversaw the punch table. Hostesses included Mrs. Lucille Self, Linda Self, Mrs. L B Jackson, Mrs. Wayne McDearmon and Kathleen Andrews.

Annette Ford Jimmy Bridges Lucille Miss Ford Wayne McDearmon Miss Ford E. O. Ford Lucille Self Linda Self L.B. Jackson Kathleen Andrews

Mrs. Jack Kinard Presents Thanksgiving Program at Club

Estelline special edition notes Mrs. Jack Kinard delivering the program What Thanksgiving Means To Me at the Ophelia Club meeting held November 28 in the home of Mrs. J. N. Helm Jr. Mrs. George Helm led the business session in the president's absence. Closing prayer by Mrs. Joe Kent Eddins. Refreshments served to those named: Mesdames Jim Hutchins Rob Holland Claudia Welch Leon Helm Jerrel Rapp.

Ophelia Club Jack Kinard J. N. Helm Jr George Helm Joe Kent Eddins Jim Hutchins Rob Holland Claudia Welch Leon Helm Jerrel Rapp

Tivoli Opera House Schedules Year Round Opera 1879 1904

The Tivoli Opera House in San Francisco plans operatic performances throughout every month of the year from 1879 to 1904, a record in American theater history.

San Francisco UPI Tivoli Opera House

Conant Warns Against Treating Junior Highs as Miniature High Schools

Ruth Millett relays former Harvard president James B. Conant's warning that junior highs should not be run like small high schools. He argues the social pressures of junior high spur dating, popularity contests, and athletics to the detriment of academics, urging educators and parents to preserve a gradual transition from elementary to high school.

Ruth Millett James B. Conant Harvard University

Montpelier High Officials Arraign Over Taxi for Girl

Montpelier Vermont officials arraigned over a taxi ride arranged for Donna Barquin a 16 year old girl traveling to school after she won the annual magazine subscription drive.

Montpelier, Vt UPI Montpelier High School Donna Barquin

HDC Holds Salad Supper at Woods Home

Home Demonstration Club enjoyed a salad supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Woods on Tuesday evening. Rev. Calvin Nevels gave the invocation and a business session planned the county-wide HDC holiday luncheon set for December 5. Attendees included County Agent Mrs. Mary Scott, several reverends, and numerous club members from Lelia Lake and area communities.

Tell Home Demonstration Club A. G. Woods Calvin Nevels HDC J. D. Atkisson Mary Scott J. A. McDonald Jim Phillips Roy Wygal Merrel Conn Willis Moran Mesdames Hall Burton Tom Goff Charley Whitten Arrazine Darlene Don Altman Lelia Lake

Blue Bird News: Bluebirds Meet at Mills Home

Happy Bluebirds gathered at Carol Mills home with Mrs Joe Mills as hostess. President Nancy Campbell led the business session as girls were urged to save tin can ends for decorating a Community Bluebird Christmas tree at the UDC Cabin.

Happy Bluebirds Carol Mills Joe Mills Nancy Campbell UDC Roxanne Jones Bluebirds Carol E. V. Fite Susan Bird Viecki Dill Pat Fenter Pam Mitchell Cindy Shelton Andrena Hammonds Dan Murry Jones Rusell Jones Wallace Campbell

Fully mechanized egg farm could be managed by one man

A study states one man could tend 13,500 hens in a 50 hour work week with a fully mechanized egg production system.

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Beautician Don Mills Estelline News Gaynor Maddox Newspaper Enterprise Food & Markets Editor Linda Breese Columbus Ohio Linda National Tion J.W. Hamilton Methodist Wscs First Baptist Ywa Studies Tell Hdc Blue Bird News Sonja Henie Landova Norway
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