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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1969

Page

3

Weekbook of local meetings and events

This week lists events for Tuesday through Saturday including school activities at Lamar Elementary and Hirschi High, club meetings Rotary and Jaycees, HDC chapters, home arts, tourneys, church programs, and social gatherings such as parties at Fair Park Auditorium and the Elks game night.

Lamar T PO Lamar J. E. Kelley Stiner Lina Young Good Neighbor Club Erwin Carter Rotary Club Fair Park Auditorium High Point Elbert Kelley Lookout Vernon Eubank West Texas Utilities Rebecca Cecil Hayes Nelson First Baptist

Birthday greetings for L D Rothwell Jr and others

Birthday notices extend wishes to L. D. Rothwell Jr. Mrs. Maurice Leach and Mrs. Richard Huff with a brief aside noting a fact about mammals that can fly, mentioning bats as the sole flying mammals.

L. D. Rothwell Jr Maurice Leach Richard Huff

TV and Radio Highlights From a Mixed NBC Night

NBC aired The D A Murder One based on a Los Angeles case with Bob Conrad as an earnest assistant D A pursuing murder insurance intrigue. Nixon answered questions on CBS Roger Mudd’s court and NBC led the Nielsen race for the week ending Nov 30 with an average 20.2.

Cynthia Lowry New York D.A NBC Jack Webb Los Angeles Bob Conrad D. A J.d.cannon Diane Baker Howard Duff Nixon CBS Roger Mudd ABS Mudd Eric Sevareid John Chancellor Bob Hope ABC Hope Peggy Fleming

Quanah Shower Honors Bride in Nazarene Church Annex

Mrs. Charles Colbert formerly Beverly Nunnelley of Childress was honored Saturday with a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Nazarene Church annex at Quanah. Refreshments featured yellow and white decor with yellow mums as the centerpiece, with guests including the honoree's mother Mrs. C. T. Nunnelley and mother-in-law Mrs. C. E. Colbert.

Charles Colbert Beverly Nunnelley Childress Nazarene Church Quanah C. T. Nunnelley C. E. Colbert

Post-Nuptial Reception Honors Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Leach

A Glen Stiner home reception honored newlyweds Mr. Maurice Leach and Mrs. Louise Bowers Leach who wed November 29 in Lubbock. Hostesses included C R Dugan and Fay Eatherly. Guests, 150-plus, enjoyed crystal, silver, and pink floral decor.

Maurice Leach Glen Stiner Lubbock Leach Louise Bowers Childress Mesdames C. R. Dugan Fay Eatherly John Robinson Hal Price John Herren Ray Green Henry Webb Jerry Hampton George Barry S. L. Dewis H. W. Shirley Oscar Carlson Kate Biggerstaff Nell Rogers Grace Powell Miss Powell

Mrs Glen Sanders Shower Highlighted ADO Chapter Meeting

Mrs Glen Sanders received a pink and blue shower before the Alpha Delta Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Mrs Omer Johnsey home co hosted by Mrs Al Voyles. Ted Seay welcomed into membership. Christmas party planned and bake sale scheduled for December 20 in front of McHaney's with several chapter members acknowledged.

Glen Sanders Alpha Delta Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Omer Johnsey al Voyles Jim Icenhower Ted Seay Norman Hemphill McHaney’s Johnsey Roll Johansey Mines Robert Procter Joe Crain Cleve Evans Charles Christy Larry Hall Ronny Leach Jack Thornhanger Ken Ballard Doug Seale Dick Coats Johnny Longbine Bobby Chaffin Don Johnston Jackie Smith

A Christmas Program Tonight In House of Prayer

A Christmas program will be held at 7 30 p m Saturday in the House of Prayer with Mrs Gertie Funderburk in charge Rev Pearl Robinson pastor invites the public to attend.

House of Prayer Gertie Funderburk Pearl Robinson

Girl Scouts Troop 115 December Meeting in Wilson Cafeteria

Girl Scouts Troop 115 held a regular meeting December 4 in Wilson cafeteria with Morning Glories presenting the opening ceremony. Favors for local rest home residents were prepared. Attending were leaders Mrs. Tom Lemen and Mrs. Billy Joe Rothwell and numerous members including Caron Murchison as scribe.

Wilson Tom Lemen Billy Joe Rothwell Susie Therwanger Marsha Guyer Sammy Delffs Kelli Rippy Debra Rose Rebecca Pearce Caron Murchison Cynthia Johnston Brenda Blackwell Neemie Turner Donna Johnson Carolyn Jeter Kathy Witt Janet Campsey Cindy Jones Janis Mills Karen McKee Versia Hemphill Rhonda Leach Tonya Clements Scribe

Cloudy Through Wednesday With Light Rain And Snow

Local forecast notes cloudy conditions through Wednesday with scattered light rain across the area and possible scattered light snow in the Panhandle late tonight. Cooler tonight and Wednesday. Lows around 40 and highs about 48.

Annual holiday salad supper hosted by circle at Mrs Bird home

Circle members held its annual holiday salad supper Monday evening at Mrs Richard Bird’s home with Mrs J A Starkey as co host. Guests savored red candles poinsettias and greenery at quarter tables while Mrs J E Shewbert led invocation. A charity basket formed from canned goods, Christmas carols played, and a gift exchange followed with attendees including Mines Troy Collins Troy Wilson Littleton Havins Leonard Trosper Bill Moore Bernice Steed Jimmy Harman Carl Van Bibber Harold Camp Hoyt Crain and W J Vogel.

Circle Richard Bird J. A. Starkey J. E. Shewbert

Chili supper and church games in fellowship hall

A chili supper was held Saturday night in the church fellowship hall with Rev. D. C. Lendley giving the invocation. Ping pong games followed. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. Lendsey Armetha and David and many named members and guests.

D. C. Lendley Lendsey Armetha David Bill Robertson J. C. Smith Guy Moseley Jerry Conn Gene Gary Terry Larry Edwin Wyatt Tim Lileesa Cavin Connie Aimee John Browning Jilie Troy Boykin Todd

Hospital News Admits and Discharges Include Several Names

A hospital log lists admissions on Monday for Mrs C C Easterling Viola Childers Lewene Mullins Mrs C C Scott Margie Tansey and Frankie Estill of Quanah. Discharges include Che Hoi Kong and Lee Patterson today. The creche began in Italy with St Francis of Assisi.

C. C. Easterling Viola Childers Lewene Mullins C. C. Scott Margie Tansey Frankie Estill Quanah Che Hoi Kong Lee Patterson Italy St. Francis of Assisi

Dear Polly Sews To Tight Dresses After Letting Out Seams

Dear Polly answers reader E A S who boosted hip room by letting out seams on better dresses. The original stitching line remains visible and steam pressing failed to fix holes from the old stitching. Suggestions address remedies for concealing or reducing the seam imprint and holes.

Polly

Dear Polly Clean Velvet Sofa at Home

A furniture cleaner advises professional cleaning for velvet sofas to avoid damage and reupholstery costs. A reader shares thrift tips using cut pajama sleeves as a broom duster to reach high spots and cobwebs.

Polly Mrs. K

Applesauce Spice Cake To Stir Up Memories

Practical recipe notes describe making applesauce from a chosen apple variety using a food mill, then baking a spice cake with applesauce, flour, sugar, spices, nuts, and raisins. The method covers preparation, mixing, pan options, baking at 350 degrees for about 70 minutes, and yields 16 pieces.

Africa

Food Guide Highlights Texas Grapefruit in Season

COLLEGE STATION Texas grapefruit supplies are rising and quality improving says Gwendolyne Clatt Extension consumer marketing specialist. The weekly fruit market also offers apples oranges grapes and more with canned peaches a strong buy. Meat prices vary while pork and poultry remain plentiful and eggs at grade A large size offer good value.

College Station Texas Gwendolyne Clatt Texas A&m University

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