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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

8

Corral Staff Names Listed For Directory

The Corral editor Kay Eatherly Sanora releases a staff and contributor list including Wilcoxson Charles Crouch John Townsend John Steed Gollier Norrell Doug Greer Gwen Naron Chesta Ann Carter Gayle Whitten Jennifer Johnston Julia Ann Stamps Patricia Painter Helen Johnson.

Wilcoxson Charles Crouch John Townsend John Steed Wampane’ Golliern Norrell Doug Greer Gwen Naron Chesta Ann Carter Gayle Whitten Jennifer Johnston Julia Ann Stamps Patricia Painter Helen Johnson

Christmas gifts weigh heavy in many hearts this season

The editorial questions whether gifts should be valued for price or meaning. It recalls the Wise Men and shepherds, urging gifts that reflect love and shared effort over mere spending, citing Rachel Hartman on giving gifts with time and care to imitate the divine gift of self.

Christeias Rachel Hartman

Christmas Carols Brighten St Louis Through Generous Carers

In St Louis 50 000 residents join carolers, organized by the St Louis Christmas Carol Association founded by Mrs Albert Toma. The program grew from a modest start in 1911 to a nationwide effort, guided by belief that caroling helps children in need and spreads cheer despite deep snow.

The Ladies Home Journal Margaret Hickey Hark Herald Angels Bert Toma St. Louis M Toma Liztt Ihs William H. Danforth

Winning Tradition Marks Cat Season in Childress Basketball History

The Bobcats reach state finals in 1944 with Derrill Nippert leading. injuries hampered later regional runs. Notable players include Nippert and coach connections to Herford, with regional losses to Seminoles and setbacks through 1950s. The piece blends pride with club-war narratives and asserts Childress will keep winning while the state exists.

Cats Runpha Bobcat Childress Sunset of Dallas Dick Risenhodner Cobby Kughens Herford Bobcats Derrill Nippert Allstate Nippert Tom Sims Davi Donald Chreem Jimmy Cole Stufk Tes Davis Sprayed Seminoles Usu Derrill Nippeert

CHS Speech Club Assembly and Cat Varsity Players Highlight

CHS students enjoyed an assembly by Darryl Morris' second period speech class featuring a play titled Honest Snun a comedy about red skins and real estate. The Cats varsity roster lists 10 players led by Jimmy Wilcoxson with strong defense and rebounding and includes Bobby Huff Don Wilson Johnny Thornton and Ricky Hamm among others.

CHS Thursay Darryl Morris Charlies Mitchell Bob Linda Walkup Mavis Pat Harmon Head Over John Frank Inman Riddle Bobby Rowland Potts Biddle James Driver Ronnie Kindle Blinky Max Ronnie Reynolds Mason Joe Huff Fink Cats Jimmy Wilcoxson Jimmy Bobby Huff Huff Don Wilson Joe Don Hopkins Hopkins Anthony Shir ° S Johnny Thornton Thornton Ricky Hamm Hamm Reed Lockhoof Lockhoof Bobby Meason Ronnie Lawrence Lawrence

Jamboree Presents TV Hour at CHS Auditorium

The 1962-43 Band Jamboree will be presented by the CHS band in the high school auditorium Saturday. Attendees are invited to Studio C in the CHS auditorium for the broadcast.

T. V CHS Studio C Audi

CHS Band Plans Jamboree and Season Concerts

CHS moves from football field to concert stage with a jam boree set for Saturday December 8. Band members organize multiple ensembles including a pep band for home games and the Blue Notes stave band for yearlong entertainment under director Norman Hemphill. German and Dixieland bands join the lineup for civic events such as Lions Club appearances.

CHS Hemphill James Hamilton Norman Hemphill Lions’ Club Norms

December Birthdays Highlighted in Holly Flavors Program

The note lists 31 CHS students born in December including Leon Bean and Carolyn Bryd. It promotes a holiday show with puppets Frosty the Snowman and clocks, appearances by Kerwood Derby and Bird Durnett, and ticket info with reserved seating at $1 and general admission 75 cents adults, 53 cents students.

CHS Leon Bean Brenda Britain Carolyn Bryd Chesta Carter Jeanette Coyle Karen Dement Sue Esteo Larry Evans Judy Fou

Speech Reflects Inner Soul in Actions and Attempts

A maxim notes a person reveals character through speech and effort. It asserts no limits exist until one dares to try, urging bold self-discovery and perseverance.

Hughes FHA Chapter Installs New Officers

The cross Hughes FHA Chapter met in the auditorium on November 15 to install new officers led by Linda Pickrel. Rose Ann Hamilton was installed as president with Arlina Caradine and five other vice presidents, plus secretary Sue Estell treasurer Glance Webb parliamentarian Susan Bragg historian Judy Land song leader Barbara Moore and Civil Defense Chairman Judy Burkett. The meeting opened with a prayer and song and closed after the FHA Creed.

Hughes Fha T’rose Stepp Linda Pickrel Barbara Moore Miss Stepp FHA Suzie Wilson Phyllis Keel Patsy Gilley Brenda McNabb Sandra Mills Donnalene Searden Janie Glover Glenda Hix

The Keeper of the Inn skit lights up Long FHA meeting

The Long FHA chapter staged a Christmas skit titled The Keeper of the Inn in the auditorium to highlight the real meaning of Christmas beyond commercials and Santa Claus. Cast included Linda Sally Sharon Molloy Joan Vaughn Linda Priest Linda Williams Beverly Holton Darlene Kissleburg Dianne Law Linda Russell and Brenda Britain.

FHA Santa Claus Linda Sally Sharon Molloy Joan Vaughn Linda Priest Linda Williams Beverly Holton Darlene Kissleburg Dianne Law Linda Russell Brenda Britain

Christmas Carols and Their Origins Across the World

A compact survey of Christmas carols and their origins. It traces Silent Night from Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber to Oh Come All Ye Faithful from John Reading and Frederick Oakley, and notes Joy to the World from Isaac Watts. It mentions It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Hark the Herald Angels Sing with their tunes by Willis and Mendelssohn.

Joseph Mohr Oberndorf Teaeh Ton Jane Gruber Fideles John Reading Frederick Oakley H. Sears Handa Bethlehem Phillips Brooks Boston Philadelphia Lewis Redher Nahum Tate Sioc Handel

Times of peace and homecoming praise in light of unrest

A reflective column contrasts Longfellow's wartime peace doubts with a call for inner peace today. It cites renewed church attendance, generosity to the handicapped, and rising goodwill as neighbors comfort sick friends and orphans. Readers express gratitude for Homecoming Queen honors and participation in school events.

Longfellow Eileen M. Haase Wisconsin

Quotes on health, wisdom and character

A collection of aphorisms praising health, sensible living, education, and reputation. It urges living each day fully, warns against ignorance, and stresses integrity over wealth or outward perception. It reflects timeless moral guidance in concise statements.

Kay Eatherly Named DAR Good Citizen for 1962 43

Kay Ann Eatherly daughter of Mr and Mrs Fay Eatherly was chosen by the senior class and faculty as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen for 1962 43. She has served as sophmore class president FHA treasurer and pianist Spanish National Honor Society president FHA fourth vice president speech club president and Student Council reporter. She participates in FTA National Honor Society Libraian s club Corral staff and is an office assistant. She is organist and Sunday School teacher at Central Christian Church.

Kay Ann Eatherly Fay Eatherly Daughters of the American Revolution Sophomor FHA Bobcat Kay FTA Libraan’s Club Corral Central Christian Church DAR Texas

Christmas in Berlin and children’s voices amid the Wall

An article by George Riemer in Good Housekeeping explores Christmas from Berlin’s divided frontier. American sailors’ children share views on faith, Santa, gifts, and the Guts of the Magi, reflecting life under the Wall and the absence of peace.

Good Housekeeping George Riemer Gaiety Berlin Freedom Tryanny

Freshman Class Notes From Mrs Wallin Room 1

A quirky collection of student vignettes spans classroom life in Room 1. Mentions include Miss Kennedy's circle, SATs, a leaky ceiling in Room 4, and seniors acting while others study biology and dissection.

Martha Wallin Miss Kennedy Magic Circle Club Miss Lee Chicken Mitchell Pat Harmon Sue Clark Jerry Camp Caroline Downing Curtis Ellerbee Lila Holman Char- Charles English Juanita Provence Jimmy Pittman Joe Lane Joe Warren Dr. Casey Couch

CHS Adopts New Mascot and Bobcat Found

Childress High School adopts a new mascot Claude Robinson checked traps and found a 25 lb bobcat near town. He lives 24 miles west. Coach Bob Hart collected the animal a day later. The bobcat is believed to be one to two years old and will be kept at the high school gym.

Childress High School Claude Robinson Robinson Bob Hart Hart

Senior personality Sandra Dement eyes Wayland music scholarship

This week’s senior personality is Sandra Dement, an 18 year old Amarillo teen. She stands 5 3 or 5 3? 6? tall and weighs 107 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Sandra loves her parents and enjoys bowling and piano. She has served as Student Council secretary and parliamentarian and earned honors such as junior favorite and most talented girl. Sandra plans to major in piano and minor in voice at Wayland Baptist College next year and hopes to study at Amarillo Junior College or Texas Tech before finding her ideal partner.

Wayland Sandra Dement Lowell S. Dement Sandra Mobile Charleton Heston Audry Hepburn DAR FTA FHA Amarillo Junior College Texas Tech Wayland Baptist College

Tile colors explode as postwar era broadens hue options

Ceramic tile makers now offer over 250 colors versus about a dozen before World War II, a change noted by the Tile Council of America.

Tile Council of America

Vernon born senior portrait Charles Crouch profile

Charles Crouch a Vernon native born July 17 1945 is described as a 17 year old senior living with his parents at 1400 Ave C South. His favorite things include fried chicken the color green a Chevrolet car the movie The Alamo actor John Wayne actress Debbie Reynolds and more.

Charles Crouch Vernon J. Maddox Ave. C Charles Chevrolet the Alamo John Wayne Debbie Reynolds

Steer project entry at Dallas Fair by Robert Nichols

Robert Nichols, son of Mrs. Roxie Nichols of 405 G S W, shows his steer he entered for a vocational agriculture project. A sophomore in vocational agriculture, he raises the steer as this year’s project at the Dallas fair.

Robert Nichols Robert Roxie Nichols

Changing Home Layouts Trim Wasted Space in New Houses

A survey shows nine of ten new homes adopt the shower over the tub design and far fewer include wasted attic space once common in older houses, reflecting evolving floor plans and storage needs.

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Sanora Cement Corral Staff Editorial Ally Vid Seal Jimmy Conner Hugh Frith Jerry Harmon Speech Club Cross Charles Wesley Mendelssohn Varsity Clara Robinson Quanah Bettye Shahan Kay Eatherly Kay Ann Ronald Tucker Web Ward James Dier Andy Scott Clarendon Fra FFA Jimmy Thomas George Washington Chonp Geoffrey Hicks Jody Mapother Bolier Jennifer Poling Dikie Burke Sants Jesus Dimondz Imraly Eye Schmidt Karen Davis Kat Klatter Arvazene Whitten Rober Nichols
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