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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
3
Local calendar lists events this week in Childress including Band Boosters at 7:30 p.m. in the band hall, a Saturday 9 a.m. Eastern Star bake sale at 300 North Main, and a 7 p.m. Kirkland Baptist Singing. The listings encourage community participation and note venues.
A December list of community gatherings includes the Home Arts program at Mrs. Maurice Leach on December 7 at 3 PM. A series of dinners, parties, and services at First Methodist, First Baptist, Central Christian, Woman's Department Club, AAUW, 4-H, and Rotary follow through December 21 with varied start times and venues.
Two members Mrs. James Elam and Mrs. Keith Armstrong received complimenting baby showers during the Alpha Delta Omega meeting at Mrs. Charles Christy’s home. President Mrs. Glen Sanders led the session and notes on good conversation were shared. The group planned a Christmas party and gift exchange for December 9 at Mrs. Sanders’s home with gifts ready to send to the Girlstown sponsored girl. Mrs. Don Johnston expressed appreciation for the surprise.
The American Association of University Women held its annual holiday dinner at a local restaurant. Guests dined by lanterns and placed mini Santa centerpieces while gifts were exchanged. The Methodist Youth Choir performed Christmas songs and a number titled The Drummer Boy under Mrs. Derrill Nippert, with members and guests listed. The program featured How is Your Conversation by Mrs. Kirby Campbell with excerpts from Barbara Walters book, followed by group discussions and refreshments.
A Sunday reception marked the Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Eldon A Sanders. Hosted by their children and grandchildren, about 200 guests from Texas and Oklahoma attended at the Woman's Department Club. Tables featured Swiss and Hong Kong cutwork linens, an antique epergne, a yellow rose centerpiece, and themed cakes including a Bible shaped chocolate cake with a Faith Hope Love inscription.
West Germany drafts broad changes to family and marriage law to grant equal rights to spouses, ease divorce rules, and end the duty of the economically weaker partner to bear alimony. The plan would allow a wife to keep her maiden name, remove the guilty party standard, and create a unified family court to settle alimony, property, and custody. reforms hinge on Brandt’s return to power and face parliamentary delays.
British designer Hardy Amies presents a restrained Fall 1973 International Menswear collection aimed at the upper market. Expect very dark colors, wide lapels and ties, long lean suits, pleated trousers with wide cuffs, and high heeled shoes balancing two-button waistcoats. Casual wear emphasizes function with relaxed, uncontrived pieces and two-piece outfits in varied textures.
A list of upcoming birthdays and anniversaries is announced for residents including J. Johnson H. D. Wilson Larry Jones Velma Clements Mrs Wilbur Don Williams Thomas Rutledge Virginia Webb Mrs Bob Jones Betty Fern Durfey Edna Elliott Martin N Smith Mrs Don Castleberry Steven Thaten and C C Scott Brady Allen Jones plus a birthday note for Mr and Mrs W L Eikman and L D Rothwell Jr. The item also notes trivia about Mexico City sinking on mud and a fact about grass in heat and winter and mentions Aucanquilcha Chile at 17500 feet as the world’s highest town.
Troop 122 met Tuesday at leader Mrs. Clint Crawford's home. They painted wooden Christmas decorations and moved around to stay warm. Kristy Riddell and Kelley Smith served ice cream bars. A long list of members and leaders attended.
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