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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1962
Page
3
A description of a deceptively innocent night dress that resembles the latest dancing gowns. The sheer nylon tricot fabric features released permanent pleats that fan into a large ruffle, presenting a flowing effect as movement occurs. Color suggestions include Petal Blush or Deep Ice.
Mr. and Mrs. John Casebier of Hobbs New Mexico announce the birth of a daughter Lahn Law son born at 11 p m Sunday in a Hobbs hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Tom Hardin of Childress and Mr. and Mrs J Casebier of Fort Stockton. Skiing in New Mexico are several local couples including Mr and Mrs Ross Smith Mr and Mrs Donald Monson and Dr and Mrs J J Westenburg. Mrs T H Cox 89 mother of
Mrs. D W Kirby is recuperating at a Masonic hospital with her mother Mrs T H Cox 89 also recovering after a hip fracture at the daughter’s home in Mason Texas A bone specialist from San Angelo performed the surgery Carl Crews Bell has been forwarded to the US Army Induction Center in Amarillo according to the Childress Draft Board and American Legion Auxiliary meeting announced for tonight at 7 30.
Wor Horizons reports Donald Novotny aged 27 suffered the loss of three fingers when helicopter rotor blades struck his hand during a holiday stunt in Sacramento. Novotny waved to admirers after stepping from the craft as it landed. The incident occurred while airport tours were sponsored by civic groups.
The County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual holiday luncheon at First Methodist Church. Guests enjoyed piano music and Christmas decorations as awards, gifts, and acknowledgments highlighted the program led by County Judge Leonard and Mrs. J D Mills.
Miss Sue Yager hosted a Monday Alpha Zeta gathering at her residence. President Denise Stevens led the session which planned a December 20 holiday party. Rose Ann Hamilton introduced Mrs. Morris Higley on parliamentary procedure. Sue and her mother Mrs. E W Sager served refreshments with Earla Carmack Jane Ragsdale and sponsor Mrs. Bill Sager present.
On this day in history notable events include George Washington's farewell to troops in 1783 at a New York tavern, Wilson sailing to France for Versailles, FDR ordering WPA liquidation, and the United Mine Workers penalty for a long strike in 1946. A thought from Washington closes the entry.
Judy Gail Phillips and Bobby Eugene Henderson exchanged vows in a 6:30 p m double ring wedding at Calvary Baptist Church in Childress. Rev Luther R Bradley officiated. piano music and choir featured, with bridesmaids Lin da Crouch and family attendees. Reception followed in the church fellowship hall with floral arrangements and formal dress, marking a community nuptial in Tell.
A wedding reception for a junior student from Childress High School and a groom from Craighon’s Business College drew about 50 guests. Lucretia Henderson, Dortha McKinney, Arvazene Whitten and Mrs Alvin Stephens among attendees. couple resides in Tell with out of town guests Mr Ted Hawkins of Hart and Miss Rita Conn of Canyon.
Little Mark Lesley was honored with a party on his fourth birthday at his parents home Mr and Mrs Bennie Lesley Photographs recorded the event and guests enjoyed games party hats balloons and bubble gum favors Grandmother Mrs Edith Lesley and great grandmother Mrs Nannie Ward attended Mothers assisting included Mrs Donald Wright Mrs Louie Dill Mrs Edwin Gwinn Mrs Norman Thomas and Mrs Joe Sims Small guests included Kathy Crawford David Wright Vikki Janet Gloar David Thomas Twa Ha Dill Kimberly Kay Simms Jimmy and Tommie Gwinn Mary Delbert Bobby and Patricia Love
Mrs. Frank L. Taylor longtime pioneer resident of Childress County was feted Sunday afternoon at an intimate birthday reception marking her 88th year. Hosts were her nephew Elbert Krigbaum and Mrs. Krigbaum with Yuletide colors in decor. The event featured a white cutwork linen table with a cake, punch served by Mrs. Kenneth Fink, and carols led by Mrs. Mary Coffey. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Andrews and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Andrews and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hollingsworth, Mrs. Lynch Jones, among others.
Childress Boat Club members and guests enjoyed a pre Christmas banquet at the club house decorated with lights. Gifts were given from a blue silver tree and greenery adorned tables as stereo music played. A benediction by Lewis Meinzer preceded a dinner for members and guests including Meinzer, Dee, Harmon, Mooney, Nelson, Seal, McMinn, Jones, Larned, Wison, Drake, Dakil, Ballew, and other honorees. A movie followed the meal.
Readers urged to write NBC New York protesting the cancellation of It's a Man's World. The piece notes Variety reports NBC nervousness, cites 200 letters and 65 telegrams in one day, and urges continued letters to press for syndication or network revival.
The text evokes the sound of tires on pavement signaling the start of evening activities and social scenes. It hints at a mood where leisure and entertainment come alive as night settles in.
Wednesday sees NESE Prayer Group First Methodist Parsonage 9 a m and SW NW Prayer Group with Mrs Hawkins 9 a m official board 7 30 p m Larkspur Club luncheon 12 m Thursday Hemphill circle 9 a m WMU visitation Turner Class hostesses a m Grandees with Mrs Givens 3 p m Home Arts Club 3 p m Modern Mothers HDC Christmas luncheon with Mrs Brown 12 a m Modern Home Club and Woman's Dept Club 9 30 a m Friday County Line HDC North Childress HD Club 2 p m Century Study Club 3 p m Junior High PTA 3 p m Twentieth Century Club Saturday Burlington Veterans and Auxiliary annual holiday dinner party 7 p m
The United Press International report notes today’s low temperature of 5 degrees at Butte Montana and a high of 82 degrees at Cotulla Texas.
The World Almanac notes that the inaugural Nobel Prize in physics went to William K. Roentgen, a German scientist, in 1911.
Gentle Magoon a leprechaun plays a central role in a holiday tale. The brief reads as a Christmas story featuring a magical character facilitating the festive narrative.
A Yuletide tale follows Danny Dugan and an old lantern as the divide between Marrow-Bone Ridge’s poor and the Village of Comfort’s rich shifts. The Christmas story promises heartwarming entertainment for readers and youngsters.
The note wishes a list of residents a happy birthday tomorrow including Robert Clements Mrs. LeRoy Reeves Mrs. E. R. Reeves Johnnie Inman Mrs Edd Richards Mrs. Lowell Cement Jeanie Wyatt and A. J. Brown.
A Tell Rural Community club domino and 42 party was set for 7 30 p m at the schoolhouse with invites extended to many local families and guests. The report covers visits by Tell residents to relatives in nearby towns and a note on a national meeting predicting increased use of supplemental gas by 2000.
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