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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
3
Fall and winter hours invite cozy fireside moments with popcorn and books plus casual sportswear for gatherings. Helen's Shoppe showcases tailored slacks and capri pants in woolens and corduroys, and stylish blouses in prints and solids. Blouses from 3.00 dollars Capri pants from 8.95 dollars.
Television review notes NBCs overseas special Sentry Abroad visits Pearl Harbor and bases in Korea Japan Okinawa Laos Europe England the Mediterranean and the Middle East to outline US defense posture. Frank McGee delivers a solemn, solid report detailing declassified facts and hardware while highlighting readiness and the Day of Infamy link.
Sonny Fox urges kids to limit channel surfing and finish homework first as ABC TV's On Your Mark hosts new kids shows in New York. Jack Benny appears in Checkmate episode January 3 as grand marshal in a football bowl pageant with Otto Kruger and Tina Louise. Frankie Avalon to guest on Bullwinkle on December 31 on NBC. ABC Directions 62 airs The Saintmaker's Christmas Eve December 24 with Norman Dello Joio music. CBS Armstrong Circle Theater offers Window on the West on January 3.
Calvary Baptist WMU held the last chapter of the foreign missions book led by Mrs. Gordon Highfill with calendar prayers and missionary prayers. Rebekah Class enjoyed a festive Christmas party with carols, gifts, and refreshments in the educational building hosted by Mrs. Joe Pope and Mrs. Walter Kilgo with Linda Stephens as pianist.
Mrs W M Stiner hosted a Woodmen Circle gathering Wednesday afternoon at her home in a simple pre Christmas observance. Mrs Oscar Moore received a 59 year pin for service. Mrs Edd Fite played accordion and refreshments followed with floral favors and handkerchiefs. Also present were Mrs Y C Garrison and Mrs Pete Goffar.
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence denounces a two foot tall missile streaming robot toy shown on television as an assault on children's innocence. She argues the device fosters mindless destruction and undermines the season’s spirit, urging grownups to avoid bringing such weapons into toy stores this Christmas.
The column lists visits and travel of residents and guests across Texas towns. A. Storms attend an event in Wichita Falls. numerous associations include Cagles, Fowlers, Stannidge, Gressett, Pickrel, Stepp, Tutor, Stovall, Ryder, Belt, Meltons, McClains, McDaniels, Motsenbacker, Alridge, Scarbrough, Goodnight, Cameron, Cartlidge, Sims, Collyer, Hardin, Pryor, Roddy, Storms, and others visiting relatives, attending funerals and church homecomings, and various weekend gatherings in Childress, Amarillo, Vernon, Paducah, Wel lington, Roswell, N M, and surrounding towns.
Joyce Schulleier offers practical tips from Service Maste Home Care Co to protect walls carpets and furniture during holiday gatherings. Use masking tape for decorations blot spills with paper towels mop stains with solvent cleaners and soften wax gum and resin spills with heat blotting and cleaners.
Goldberg argues no single wage policy for the United States due to varied employer profits and pay inequities. Union leaders welcome liberalized trade but demand clear job-protection features and adjustment plans. Kennedy asks for tariff relief while vowing aid during a transition, warning against inaction risking jobs and financial security.
Cloudy with a chance of drizzle through Saturday and a warm spell brief. Lows around 39, highs near 53. Five day forecast shows below normal temperatures by 6 to 12 degrees with a warmer midweek and light precipitation up to a third inch as rain or snow. Local births and community updates include Otto Stahl's son born Thursday night at Childress General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Visitors and meetings cover Optimist Club Youth Dinner honorees and Rotary attendees in Quanah, with neighborhood updates and upcoming Ridine Club officer elections at City Hall.
Dumas and sons Phillip and Preston will spend the weekend with Mrs. Charles Boyd and attend the Dumas Gainesville game in Vernon Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Larned and son Johnny will be in Burger Saturday night for All-State Band tryouts. Jimmy Malory of Stanray, a nephew, won regional drums and will join the tryouts. North Childress HDC offers baking orders via 7-2253.
The Red Cross seeks names of families needing help this Christmas. Secretary Mrs Margaret Hipps requests calls to 72148 so she can file names for clubs avoiding duplicate baskets and ensure no family is missed. She also asks groups to share already chosen names.
Admitted Thursday are Mrs Otto Stahl John Herren M S Millsap Gdis Garrison Rev H T Harris. Discharged Thursday Bill Seates Mrs Nora Smotherman Mike Voyles Merle Hill Mike Wilson Mrs Iley Compton Jr today Oscar Pryor today.
When unable to attend a shower it is gracious though not required to send a gift. The guidance emphasizes thoughtful gestures while recognizing personal constraints.
Channel guides list a full evening of programming across four stations KFOX KSYD KGNC TV and KFDA including news weather sports westerns dramas game shows a Twilight Zone episode and late night films. Notable entries include Huntley Brinkley Route 66 Dinah Shore Twilight Zone and 77 Sunset Strip with local and Southwest news updates throughout the night.
Saturday schedule cross lists KFDX KSVD KGNC KVII and KFDA with hours for children's shows through 1:00 a.m. plus news weather and feature programs. Includes Pro Basketball Matinee Theatre Perry Mason Gunsmoke Twilight Zone and local news summaries.
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