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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
3
The listing details December social events across churches clubs and organizations with dates from December 4 to December 21. Activities include luncheons dinners and parties hosted by First Methodist First Baptist WDC and other groups plus birthday shout outs and a note on Turtlemeat once deemed slave fare in tropical colonies.
UPI analyst reviews Vatican Council II begun Oct 11 1962 and ended Dec 8 1965. It reshaped liturgy by using vernacular languages, redefined episcopal authority with collegiality, created the Synod of Bishops, and promoted Church relations with other religions and religious liberty, with Bible emphasis and reform of the Curia.
An interview discusses whether colleges should sanction or prohibit student sex. Mary Calderone argues colleges must require students to make their own sex decisions and provide information on contraception, while recognizing consequences rest with individuals.
Deadline for social notices is 9 a m weekdays for Sunday issue and 11 a m Saturday. Tuesday includes CWF luncheon at 12 p m and 2 30 p m Calvary Baptist WMU, 3 p m First Methodist WS CS, 4 p m Kirkland 4H Club Courthouse, 7 p m Night Circle with Mrs Joe Allen, 7 30 p m Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall. Thursday 7 p m AAUW dinner Ranchhouse Restaurant. Friday 7 8 30 p m Shower for Mrs Jerry Huddleston L L Baker home.
The report notes Texas now has 54 peaks higher than 6000 feet. It highlights the state’s elevated terrain and lists notable high points among its mountainous regions.
Miss Suzanne Marie Buster engagement to John F Di Lillo announced by Miss Buster's parents Mr and Mrs CC W Buster of Riverside California He is the son of Mr and Mrs Pat Di Lillo of Riverside Both graduates of Riverside City College with academic honors and athletic activity No wedding date set yet.
South Side WMU of Tell hosted the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for foreign missions with the theme Living Sacrifice Consecrated to Him and Acceptable by Him under Mrs. J C Smith. Mrs. Smith led the devotional and scriptures while Mmes. Sam Pound Charlie Whitten Rayford Jones and Bil Robertson assisted. Closing prayer by Mrs. Robertson for John Browning Hazel Young and Aubrey Testerman.
A Christmas party Monday at the home of Mrs A T Henderson featured Hansel and Gretel decorations and table settings. Judy Henderson led with the tale and carols while Mrs Henderson received a handmade silver Christmas tree and gave gifts to each guest. Kelley Keys, Beverly Dill and other hostesses served refreshments to Constance Keys, Patty Atchley, Sandra Dill, Debbie Stephenson, Sabrier, Gail Rothwell, Cheryl Keller, and Neal Keys with Horace Dill assisting.
A Christmas decorating feature presents a wall tree kit to display greeting cards with a green kraft paper tree and red stickers. It also mentions washable colored hair for dolls, a Santa face rug, flexible ice cleats, and an art nouveau rug in bold colors.
The article notes Michelangelo was born in Caprese Italy in the province of Tuscany. It cites the Columbia University Department of Art as the source for this birthplace and the town’s marble and stone-cutting heritage.
The report notes a shift as air conditioning becomes common in roughly 20 percent of recently sold new cars. It highlights evolving automotive comfort and market adoption trends among manufacturers and buyers.
Home Demonstration Clubs and their guests gathered for the annual holiday luncheon at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Council and clubs coordinated invitations, registrations, programs, gifts, and decorations under local leaders, with Judge Leonard King delivering a welcome and certificates awarded for perfect attendance.
Treasury figures for the fiscal year ending December 2 show withdrawals of 58 743 503 070 98 dollars and deposits of 47 949 688 897 10. Cash balance stands at 6 539 343 925 27 with public debt at 321 663 900 262 77 and gold valued at 13 808 880 926 02.
Gemini 7 flight from Space Center Houston proceeded smoothly with Gemini Control noting across reports that all systems were functioning. The cadence of progress sounded like a broken record as data from multiple sources confirmed continued success.
The Palace Theatre will offer "Books of Happiness" again this year. Manager Rowden Cordell says the books come in several denominations and contain entertainment tickets for weeks ahead. They make excellent Christmas gifts, he adds.
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