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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1960
Page
3
Fashion knit styles in soft virgin wool and lambs wool offer luxury feel and sizes from 8 to 46. Color options include blue heather black white evergreen and bisque. Regional notes mention the South and a tithe in Oklahoma with Monday readings.
UPI TV review notes Susskind hosts a rare Open End special with five comics including Groucho Marx and Buddy Hackett. The show, trimmed to fit a shorter format, sparks uneven but lively exchanges on culture and humor. Susskind questions the guests about philosophy and humor while facing a heavy question load that narrows the talk. The segment peaks with a tense exchange between Groucho and Susskind over conversational style.
First Methodist WSCS heard an inspiring Christmas program in the church sanctuary titled Emmanuel God With Us. Mrs Ehrle led readings from John and Matthew with poetry as Mrs Phrie and Mrs Russell Jones provided organ accompaniment.
Mr and Mrs John L Dodgen exchanged vows December 1 at five pm in the Church of Christ. W R Craig officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride, formerly Mrs Helen Donathan of Childress, wore a beige wool suit with dark brown accessories. The couple will reside four miles east of Childress. the bride works for Bei Telephone and the groom at the Post Office. They left for a brief wedding trip after the ceremony.
Mrs. Bill Simpson was honored with a pink and blue shower on December 2 at the home of Mrs. Reece Timmons. Co hosts were Mrs. Rush Timmons Mrs. J D Elliot Mrs Boone Simpson Mrs Newell Timmons and Mrs Bill Cook.
Sunshine Bluebirds gathered at the C. W. Young home this week to continue making Christmas gifts. Ollie Lovelady led Bluebird Wish and Judy Porter acted as hostess with Mary Sprayberry Betty Sprayberry Ragena Phillips Kathy Young and Mrs J Phillips in attendance.
Mrs Dan Davis led an engaging discussion of Shakespeare Merchant of Venice at a Tuesday morning University Readers meeting. Hostess Mrs Lee Hollingsworth welcomed members including new member Mrs Wayne Webb and Mesdames C C Brought Fletcher Carter Frank Decker Lee Harp and J M Preston. Mrs Harp to host January 10 at her home with Lampedusa The Leopard to be discussed by Mrs Decker.
The Baker Circle gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Betty Dill’s home for a regular meeting. Opening prayer by Mrs. Don Morren followed the fifth study Recruits For Missions presented by Mrs. Morris Davis Mrs. Lawrence Lamb Mrs. Chile Smith and Mrs. Morren. Closing prayer by Mrs. Leonard King. Attendees included R. Pullen IM. Long and W. R Pearson.
Fellowship Guild of Central Christian Church met at Mrs. Louise Bowers home for a dinner party and gift exchange. Rooms glowed with Christmas colors and a candle centerpiece. Miss Magnet Stiner read Christmas stories. Members honored included Ella Mae Taylor, Dora Diggs, Mattie Price, Marie Carter, Kate Biggerstaff, Lois Stiner, Betty Preston, and Nita Webb.
Central Christian CMF hosts a holiday dinner and program at 7 p.m. Woman's Department Club holds an executive meeting at 9 30 a.m. First Methodist official board meets at 8 p.m. Thursday features Home Economics Club party AUW party at Mrs J B Hollands home 6 30 p.m. Rotary holiday dinner at First Methodist Hall 7 p.m. Friday First Methodist Win Wow Class holiday luncheon at noon. Saturday Ex Libris holiday dance at the Country Club Burlington Veterans and Auxiliary party at Childress Hotels 7 p.m. High Point HDC holiday dinner and gift exchange at the school building 7 p.m.
On December 7 1960 notable events include Delaware ratifying the Constitution in 1787 the Rainbow Army division arriving in France in 1917 Hoover refusing to meet hunger marchers in 1931 Pearl Harbor bombing and Japan declaring war at 4 p.m. in 1941. Thought for today emphasizes English.
Channel 3 through Channel 7 present a full daytime to late night lineup. Programs include Cisco Kid Our Gang Ramar of the Jungle Wagon Train The Price Is Right The Perry Como Show Peter Loves Mary Mike Hammer News Weather Jack Paar Show Sea Hunt The Garland Touch Local News Southwest News Doug Edwards News Perry Como Blue Angels News Weather Sign Off.
TV listings across KFOX KGNC KSYD and EVII stations show a full day lineup from morning cartoons to late night dramas. Programs include Popeyes Clubhouse Bugs Bunny Today Price is Right Truth or Consequences Love of Life As The World Turns Captain Kangaroo Guide lines note time blocks and channel placement.
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