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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1956

Page

7

Couple Exchanges Vows in First Methodist Davidson Okla

Barbara Jane Mitchell and William Raymond Morris exchanged wedding vows in a single ring ceremony at First Methodist Church in Davidson Oklahoma. The bride, a 1956 Vernon High School graduate, is employed by Vernon Manufacturing Company and the groom, 1955 graduate, works for the Waggoner Estate. They reside at 2616 London Vernon.

Davidson Okla Barbara Jane Mitchell William Raymond Morris Morris C. F. Mitchell Eagle Street Vernon Mr Morris W. K. Morris Pearl Street Dewey Holder Rock Crossing Vernon High School FHA Vernon Manufacturing Company Waggoner Estate London Street

Mrs Stanford Leads Belle Lettres Club Review

Mrs T J Stanford presided at the Belle Lettres Club meeting at Mrs P A Preslar home in Memphis Wellington and Panhandle settings of the autobiography noted for the author being past 80. Plans for the annual Christmas social were set to be held December 10 at Mrs Frank Wallin home with Miss Metcalf as co hostess.

Signora Russell T. J. Stanford Belle Lettres Club P. A. Preslar Memphis Wellington Panhandle Dora Diggs Frank Wallin Lorene Metcalf Mesdames Ruby Bush W.W. B. Clynch Diggs Mary Ruth Hamilton W. S. Hughes Bowden Jefferies Hal Price Kate Biggerstaff Lula Mae Carter Nellie Agnes Kennedy Metcalf Julia Ross

Mrs McCoy Hosts North Childress Home Demonstration Club Christmas Lunch

Mrs V A McCoy hosted the North Childress Home Demonstration Club Christmas luncheon at her decorated home on Wednesday. Decorations featured a lighted tree and Christmas candles, with a menu including chicken and giblet gravy and desserts. Guests included Mrs R P Walker and members Mmes Mayme King I M Long Fannie Webster Forrest Jones Roy Williamson J D Van Sickle Neda Richardson A Beaver Paul Pyle W H Martin Tipps C F Stillwell.

V. A. McCoy North Childress Home George Tipps R. P. Walker Mmes Mayme King I. M. Long Fannie Webster Forrest Jones Roy Williamson J. D van Sickle Neda Richardson

Mrs. R. Coffey Hosts Thanksgiving Piano Recitals

Mrs. R Coffey entertained numerous piano pupils with Thanksgiving parties at her home on Saturday afternoon. Junior High pupils performed at 2 pm and grade school at 3 and 4 pm, with contemporary composers featured in the pieces. A social hour followed each program.

Roy Coffey Alfred Stephens Ronnie Sims Tommy, Harwell Rita Delaney Ann Brewer Clifton Tennison Charlotte Czewski Evelyn Holland Douglas Custer Gwenda Brown Lynn Bettis Kathy

Ancient Egyptians Used Honey In Embalming Fluids

Embalming experts believe ancient Egyptians relied on honey as a principal ingredient in their embalming mixtures. The claim ties honey to preservation practices once considered lost to time and mystery.

Tennison GA Hold Party at Community House

The Laura Jane Tennison Girls Auxiliary Christmas party took place at the Community House in Fair Park on Friday night. Members and guests gathered for the annual Treasurer’s event then moved to town for a treasure hunt. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hugh Burchett and Mrs. Doyle Mooney as Mildred Long and Paulette Chewning led decorations.

Fair Park Laura Jane Tennison Fiont Hugh Burchett Doyle Mooney Mildred Long Paulette Chewning Miss Chewning Franklin Martin Jimmy Hamm Larry Harris Matt Bruce Barbara Wynn Carolyn Zane Mooney Danna Lewellen Sandra Dement Diana Veale

Speech Students Present PTA Program on Democracy

Five students from Miss Kennedy's speech class entertained CHS with a Democracy program at the PTA meeting in the study hall. Kennedy introduced winners of The Voice of Democracy contest with Ray Ful enwider first, followed by Paula Graham, Nancy Nelson, Billy Bob Johnson, and Jerry Price. Members plan to attend a CHS assembly in December.

Nellie Agnes Kennedy CHS Merle Conn Miss Kennedy Voice of Democracy Ray Fulenwider Paula Kate Graham Nancy Nelson Billy Bob Johnson Jerry Price

Kirkland Baptist WMU Holds Meeting

Kirkland Baptist Women's Missionary Union met in the church last week for a Moses Bible study taught by Mrs Dee Pickrel. Mrs Earl Cook led prayer at the opening and Mrs U S Lucky gave the closing prayer. attendees included Mrs Pickrel Mrs Cook Mrs Lucky L V Royal W C Nippert Grover Sides and Brack Key.

Kirkland Kirkland Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Moses Dee Pickrel Earl Cook U. S. Lucky Mmes, Pickrel Cook Lucky L. V. Royal W. C. Nippert Grover Sides Brack Key

Social Calendar of Church and Club Events

A packed list of holiday and regular gatherings across High Point area churches clubs and organizations. Includes singing at First Baptist 8 p m and Christmas luncheons at WDC Christ mas luncheon at 12 o clock and many WMU WSCS and GAs meetings.

High Point First Baptist

Christmas Events and Club Meetings in High Point

Organizations Misses Rita Conn and Kathryn Crain will lead a singing at High Point tonight at 8 pm with several out of town singers expected. Garden Club hosts a covered dish luncheon at 12 noon Monday in the Woman's Department Club building with Mesdames Crews Jones and Coyne. Christian Women's Fellowship asks members to bring clothing for Japan to the luncheon in Friendship Square Tuesday. A Christmas program is set for the Junior High PTA meeting at 3 pm Wednesday in the Junior High building, led by Mrs. Johnson with nursery provided. County-Wide Home Demonstration Clubs hold their Christmas luncheon at 1 pm Wednesday in the Woman's Department Club building. Home Economics Club plans a Christmas party for husbands Thursday night in the Woman's Department Club, hosted by Gaines Key Clyde Martin and Munson. Glaydis Ballard of Estelline will review at 4 pm Friday for the Book Review Club, hosted by Krigbaum. Families of Quaker HD Club hold a Christmas party Friday night at 6:30 in the High Point club room. Ladies' Auxiliary Christmas party and gift exchange at 7 pm Saturday in the Woman's Department Club, hosted by Veteran officers and their wives and trustees.

Rita Conn Kathryn Crain High Point Garden Club Woman's Department Club Mesdames J. M. Crews Lynch Jones Martin Coyne PTA J. B. Johnson Everett Solomon Woman’s Department Club Home Economics Club Mmes LeRoy Gaines Jess Key Clyde Martin Ben Munson Quaker HD Club Burlington Club

Tile stoves in Austrian German Swiss homes inspire classic style

Clay tile stoves styled like sideboards and furniture remain popular in Austria Germany and Switzerland with warming benches attached. The note recalls the claim that an aerial bomb could sink a battleship was proved on September 5 1923.

Austria Germany Switzerland

Japan Advances Circle Study at First Baptist

Circle members met at Mrs. W. J. Hembree’s home for mission study on Japan Advances. Mrs. Joe King reviewed Government And Gold chapter and gave each member a Japan souvenir. Recognized guest Mrs. A. L. Clements. attendees listed include J. H. DeArmond and Sid Holland.

First Baptist Salle Fite W. J. Hembree Japan Joe King Hembree Sid Holland Matthew Stewardship Community Missions D. O. Nash A. L. Clements C. J. Lyons E. D. Etheredge W. R. Pearson J. H

Christmas Party Plans By HDC Union Flat Club

The Union Flat Home Demonstration Club met to finalize plans for a December 12 Christmas party at Union Flat Community House. Secret pals and a gift exchange are planned. A December 11 cleanup and decorating session at 1 p.m. will precede the event.

HDC

Simpson Honored By Northfield Residents

Northfield residents held a Thanksgiving dinner at B. F. Simpson's home to mark his 60th year as a local resident. Family members including Boone Simpson Bake Simpson Pete Timmons Pete Timmons Dena McBride and Daria attended.

Northfield B. F. Simpson Boone Simpson Bake Simpson P. A. Simpson Pete Timmons Don and Petsy Frank Jameson Matador Paul Cruse Dena McBride Daria

Member Welcomed By Girls Auxiliary at First Baptist

Danna Lewellen was welcomed as a new member during the Laura Jane Tennison Girls Auxiliary meeting at the First Baptist Church last week. Present were Mildred Long Barbara Wynn Paulette Chewning Hazel Acrey Celia Farha Beverly Weatherly Carolyn Zane Mooney Miss Lewellen and counselors Mrs.

Danna Lewellen Laura Jane Tennison First Baptist Church Mildred Long Barbara Wynn Paulette Chewning Hazel Acrey Celia Farha Beverly Weatherly Carolyn Zane Mooney Miss Lewellen Hugh Burchett Doyle Mooney

Thanksgiving Tales From a Busy Holiday Home

A warm Thanksgiving diary recounts family gatherings with Tom home from college and guests from out of town. The writer jokes about turkey leftovers and busy social visits, noting sleep deprivation, gratitude, and plans for future conversations with friends and neighbors.

Blood plasma 91 percent water and many dissolved substances

The text states that blood plasma is about 91 percent water and holds numerous substances in solution.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Stanford Poilhail WEBB Childress, Texas Love Santa Claus Siehaueiter Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee Pta Diana Bracy Barbara Carolyn Hoffman Marilyn Bridges Sharon Arnn Mrs. McCoy R. Coffey Just Hallmark Celo Pack Dresden Main St Loretta Tennison GA Kirkland Baptist Wmu WDC South Side Baptist Church Tell Masonic Hall King Memorial Methodist Wscs CWF Friendship Square University Dan Davis First Baptist Wmu Moore First Methodist Calvary Baptist First Methodist Wscs Presbyterian Fellowship Stevens First Methodist Church Book Review Club Elbert Kiigbaum Troy Collins King Memorial Methodist Church Burlington Club Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary Christian Women's Fellowship Glaydis Ballard Estelline Elbert Krigbaum Union Flat Union Flat Community House A. V. Mote Fred West L. B. Holman Rivercamp L. H. Holtman Donald Trent Simpson Girls’ Auxiliary Childress Texas Tom Bebe Dick Risenhoever Mrs. Wells Syd Davis Ernst Ceil Walling Eva Hilburn Jack Cox Westenburg Frank Bemis James Ragsdale World Mr. Cox Will Ehrle Austin Elma Enhrle Carol Higley
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