Local Bazaar Funds Support for WDC Building Repair
Community shoppers are invited to a charity bazaar run by the Woman's Department Club to fund building maintenance. The club emphasizes non charity framing, highlighting arts and entertainment for a 60 mile radius. A humorous note recalls Henry Hankins, a pioneering Childress figure, and a tale of early telephone line work between Childress and Matador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
WDC
Woman's Department Club
Hankins
Greenbelt
Matador
Henry Pethcing
Grandees Feted By Haymes Christmas Social
The Grandees Golden Agers of the First Methodist Church were entertained at a Christmas social hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J O Haymes. Guests included Mrs. Percy Merrick and Mrs. C D Jones. A candlelight program featured readings, a skit, song, and a welcome address, ending with a closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. O. Haymes
Percy Merrick
C. D. Jones
C. M. Hill
Eldon Holley
Mary Ann Roche
Jeanie Collins
Jerry Newberry
Dena Holley
Jimmye Ruth Wier
Johnny Wright
Home Economics Club Hosts Husbands Christmas Dinner
Members of the Home Economics Club hosted their husbands for a Christmas dinner in the Woman's Department Club building. Mrs. LeRoy Gaines headed the hostess committee with D B Cline Frank Lightfoot Ben Munson and Wilbur Williams among the attendants. About 25 members and guests attended the festive event featuring a red table setting greenery and a Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Woman’s Department Club
LeRoy Gaines
Mesdames D. B. Cline
Frank Lightfoot
Ben Munson
Wilbur Williams
Band Club Feted By Bobcat Band
Band booster event at CHS features a Christmas social and program in the band hall. A business session discussed fruit cake sales and plans for the Jam boree in March. Special performances by band students include Kay Long and others. Don Preston presents an appreciation gift to director D P McNallen. About 125 attendees enjoyed coffee and doughnuts after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Inman
Mental Institute
Wichita Falls
Red Cross
Childress High School
CHS
William A. King
Butch Farha
Kay Long
Linda Garrison
Jan Smith
Bob Zuber
Don Preston
D. P. McNallen
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Lotta Keel
Frank West
Ana
Henry Hankins
Carol Higley
Admiral Fee
City Radio
Commerce
Home Ec Club
John Wright
Messrs
Mmes Frank Barksdale
D. B. Cline
W. E. Garrison
Jess Key
C. J. Lyons
B. Morris
Elmer
Bobcat
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Childress Credit Bureau
Roberson
Eubank
Coats Food Mart
Childress Lumber Company
Cramer's Grocery & Market
Goodyear Service Store
Renfro Gas & Oil
First State Bank
Panhandle Motor CO
Newberry Funeral Home
Sims Super Service
Norris Implement CO
Roy A. Villyard
First National Bank
Fairview Floral CO
Edd Fite
Preston Clothing CO
Frank’s Grocery
A. B. Taff Packing CO
RAY Green Finance CO
Powder Puff Women’s Shop
Western Auto Associate Store
Lyndale Farm Dairy
Smartt Plumbing Shop
Cc. V. Jones Hardware CO
Hardin Grocery
Buckley's Men’s Store
Loretta
Rushing’s Food Store
Roberson-Eubane Drug CO
A. L. Harp Drug
Jeter-Townsend Clinic
Henderson Lumber Company
Childress Office Supply
White Store's, Inc
Mitchell-Goodwin Lumber CO
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