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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
6
Gaile Dugas notes lingerie’s popularity as a Christmas gift. Synthetic fabrics appear in gowns, slips, and shifts with wrinkle resistance and easy care. Dacron filled quilted robes offer warmth and long wear, with lace and tropical print options.
Combine 4% pounds pitted dates with 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup orange juice and butter. Cook 15 minutes until tender. Layer 4 yams in a dish, pour date mixture over, bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 4.
Women unite to bake holiday cakes for relatives with limited kitchens. The guide offers two recipes, Christmas cake and holiday fruitcake, with steps for batter, layers, fillings, and storage for festive meals.
WSCS members gathered for a Christmas themed program featuring a group rendition of Joy to The World led by Mrs. Fern Maccox and Mrs. George Palmer. The Littlest Angel was presented by Mrs. Robert Braney with carols, prayers were offered for Mrs. A. D. Ward, and a memorial shelf project announced.
Western test kitchen home economists for a major food maker say more than 600 sauces exist. The 10 most popular with Americans are available as dry mixes in foil lined envelopes and include brown gravies white sauces cheese meat loaf a la king curry sour cream chili and spaghetti sauces. The mixes are reconstituted with water tomato sauce or milk.
A covered dish luncheon ran from noon to 2 pm. Opening prayer by Mrs. Anna Silvey. Officers finalized by Mrs. H T Wright, Mrs. Bennie Jackson, and Mrs. Bobby Chaffin. WMU yearbook taught by Mrs. King. Devotional led by Mrs. Joe Allen. Calendar of Prayer read by Mrs. Phillip Slater who gave dismissal prayer. 24 members attended the study session.
First Baptist Women held a Tuesday evening Christmas party at hostess Mrs. W E Rule home with Dorothy Rucker reading a well known story. Prayer opened by Mrs D C Bradley. They voted to take cash from a love offering for Lottie Moon Christmas offering and to donate a food basket to a needy family. Refreshments followed. Community guests included Miss Jewell Murrah and several members. Calvary Baptist YWA heard Good Tidings To All People at church with Beth McKee Barbara Moore Betty Smith Julia Stamps presenting. Plans for a holiday party were discussed and one visitor attended the meeting which closed with Miss McKee’s prayer.
Instructions describe preparing a print with cheesecloth and applying two thin coats of fresh white shellac to simulate an oil painting look. The method emphasizes preserving surface texture and gloss for a painterly finish.
Mrs. Burchett Della Burchett and Jeff Fortner, both of Childress, married Tuesday at 2:30 PM in Central Christian Church. Rev. Tom Norman officiated the double ring ceremony attended by family. They will reside at 403 S Northwest. An informal reception followed at 8 PM at Don Burchett's home.
In a meeting at the UDC Cabin Fair Park members discussed delivering fruit to aged residents and decided to sing Christmas carols at local rest homes next Tuesday December 12. Gina Butler served refreshments enjoyed by a list of members led by Mines Henry Blitz Willie Bob Murphy and Robert Jones.
Advice warns buyers to ensure a full foam rubber core is present in a mattress, not merely a surface pad or foam layer over other material.
Jacqueline Kennedy and fashion icons boost demand for cuff links made from old American coins. New York haberdashery A Sulka and Co. offers hand-made solid gold Florentine buttons at 330 dollars for seven. Designers showcase bold spring looks with dotted fabrics and chunky necklace trends from Pauline Trigere.
A birthday notice lists A. J. Johnson H. D. Wilson Larry Jones Velma Steed Clements with greetings and best wishes for the coming day. The brief item honors multiple individuals in a community birthday acknowledgment.
Tarnish protects tinware surfaces and extends wear. Dry utensils promptly after washing to prevent rust.
A basic dryer maintenance tip advises running the machine for about five minutes before drying wet clothes to remove lint and help prevent buildup.
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