Christmas Socials and Gifts Highlight Local Church Events
Mrs. Louise Bowers hosted Central Christian Christmas dinner with pink and silver decor and a tree lit with burning lights. Gifts honored Miss Ella Mae Taylor for faithfulness and service in the Guild while attendees included Kate Biggerstaff Magnet Stiner and Glen Stiner. T. E. L. Cavary class held a Christmas social at Mrs. Mangum’s with refreshments for several members and two visitors. Grandees social at Mrs. J. K. Givens featured devotions stories carols and gift mats for members including Mrs. Belves Bailey plus a Palmer Circle spread of canapes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bowers
Central Christian Group
Morgan Preston
Ella Mae Taylor
Guild
Kate Biggerstaff
Magnet Stiner
Mmes
Glen Stiner
Mattie Price
Nita Jarrell
Cavary Baptist
T.E.L
T. E. Mangum
W. B. Gartrell
A. M. Stamps
J. H. Glass
E. H. Jones
L. J. Pirtle
W. E. Bittle
S. L. Mardis
W. M. Pond
J.W. Kitchens
Beckie Hill
Dutch Hunter
J. K. Givens
R. E. Gentry
Doyl McKinney
Grand Prairie
Bill Hamm
Russell Moore
Fern Maddox
Belves Bailey
Palmer Circle
Mmes, €. C. Lewis
J. W. Snyder
H. E. Sherwood
S. E. Hunter
W. R. Miller
Myrtle Compton
Lynch Jones
T. B. Pryor
Paul Pierce
Y. C. Garrison
F. L. Taylor
Percy Merrick
Verna Randall
Ben Purcell
Wade McConnell
Mary McConnell
Mmes. G. T. Palmer
A. F. Verner
Hamm
Alicia Hart Holiday Hairdos Spark Festive Glamour
The article outlines budget hair accessories and home made ornaments for Christmas parties. It suggests rhinestones, bows, tiaras, and coronets as focal accents for holiday hairstyles with tips for using hairpins and side swept styles. A home permanent or salon wave is advised weeks before festivities to ensure body for the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hart
Social Calendar Activities Across Week
A weekly social calendar lists church, club, and community events. Meetings include Starkey Circle dinner at Fellowship Hall, Philathea Class Party at J K Givens home, First Baptist Christmas party, and multiple class socials. Activities span Monday through Saturday with lunches, dinners, and parlor gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey Circle
Hall
J. K. Givens
First Baptist
Nobles SS
WSCS
University Readers
F. L. Decker
Alpha Zeta Club Coffee and Etiquette Session
The Alpha Zeta Club held a morning business meeting with a coffee hour at Miss Carol Clem Higley’s home. Hostess decor and a Manners and Etiquette program led to a vote to make tray favors and cards for patients at Childress General Hospital during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Zeta Club
Carol Clem Higley
Morris Higley
June Prince
Childress General Hospital
Ross Smith
Susan
Sam Carmack
Woman's Department Club
Linda
Arrell Cummings
WDC
Obert Stevens
Denese Stevens
Paulette Chewning
Jo Ann Mitchell
Marilyn Lambert
Sheryl Prince
Banana fritters with orange sauce delight any meal
Gaynor Maddoy presents banana fritters as a versatile snack or dessert. The recipe covers fritter batter and a bright orange honey sauce, detailing ingredients, quantities, and cooking steps for golden fried pieces and a silky sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddoy Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Hobby Club Luncheon Reveals Secret Pals During Gift Exchange
Hobby Club members enjoyed a Christmas luncheon with decorated dining room, Mrs. Edd Fite at the piano leading carols, and a gift exchange uncovering each member's secret pal. Attending were Mmes. Fred Mitchell, Charles Scott, J. E. Begley, C. C. Cope, A. B. Taff, W. E. Rule, W. M. Stiner, G. A. Eastham, Anna Silvey, M. A. Cooper, Mittie Newberry, W. L. Brown, George Hill, Elizabeth Jarrell, Edith Yates, Ora Givens, and guests Mrs. Mabel Bonie and Mrs. R. D. McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Club
Edd Fite
Mmes
Fred Mitchell
Charles Scott
J. E. Begley
C.C. Cope
A. B. Taff
W. E. Rule
W. M. Stiner
G. A. Eastham
Anna Silvey
M. A. Cooper
Mittie Newberry
W. L. Brown
George Hill
Elizabeth Jarrell
Edith Yates
Ora Givens
Mabel Bonie
R. D. McBride
Home Arts Club Christmas Observance at Greenbelt Lane
The Home Arts Club held a Christmas program arranged by Mrs. Joe Sooter in the Greenbelt Lanes dining room. Mrs. Joe Allen presented a theme titled Christmas Portrayed in Literature with Luke and the hostess served at a white table with a red reindeer arrangement. A silver and red decorated tree hosted the gift exchange and gifts for the State Hospital Wichita Falls were prepared by J. W. Chambers Roger Denton W. J. Hembree J. L. Hicks Chester Huffstedler J. B. Johnson Paul Ord Gene Smith Herman Smith Walter Smith Truman Webb and Thomas E. Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Arts Club
Joe Sooter
Greenbelt Lanes
Joe Allen
State Hospital
Wichita Falls
J. W. Chambers
Roger Denton
W. J. Hembree
J. L. Hicks
Chester Huffstedler
J. B. Johnson
Paul Ord
Gene Smith
Herman Smith
Walter Smith
Truman Webb
Thomas E. Williamson
Reservations Deadline Set By Auxiliary for Legion Dinner
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a dinner Thursday at Green Belt Lanes dining room with serving at 7 p m Reservations must be in by Tuesday December 12. Call Mrs W L Eikman Mrs Homer Reynolds after 5 pm or Mrs Floyd Hassell to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Greenbelt Lanes
W. L. Eikman
Homer Reynolds
Floyd Hassell
Sharpens Scissors with Sandpaper Strips
Quick edge tip shows sharpening dull scissors by slicing several strips of sandpaper. Brass preservation advice recommends applying self polishing floor wax after polishing to prevent tarnish.
New officers installed at North Childress 4 H club party
At the courthouse clubroom Friday, North Childress 4 H elected new officers during a Christmas party. Members decorated the room, awarded service pins for a year or more, and Diane Fanning won the door prize. Attendees included Billy and Susan Cross, Brenda McNabb, Jane Ragsdale, Janice Frith, and others as carols and games followed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Childress Club
Diane Fanning
Billy and
Susan Cross
Brenda McNabb
Jane Ragsdale
Janice Frith
Joe Don
Birthday Gift Etiquette Guidance From MILLET
MILLET advises improving manners by choosing non personal, moderately priced gifts for a male recipient when not closely engaged. The guidance emphasizes practicality and thoughtful selection over expensive or intimate items.
Local 4-H Leaders Named for 1960 Program
English, Ann Brewer, Charlotte Czewski, and junior leaders Paula Shaw and Barbara Sledge joined adult leaders Mines, W.M. Cross, Co, E. Sledge, and Willard Gray in guiding the 4-H club’s upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brewer
Charlotte Czewski
Paula Shaw
Barbara Sledge
Mines
W.M. Cross, Co
E. Sledge
Willard Gray
Tidings of Great Joy Program At Mrs Allen Home
The evening meeting at Mrs. Joe Allen’s home featured the theme Tidings of Great Joy. Chairman Mrs Wayne Walker introduced the program and read scripture while Mrs Allen led carol singing with piano accompaniment by Mrs Dean King. A film strip Good Tidings to All was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Allen
Wayne Walker
Allen
Dean King
Santa Visits Legion Party Delight at Veterans Building
Santa Claus entertained about 35 American Legion and Auxiliary families at a Christ mas party in the Veterans Building auditorium. A large green Christmas tree, lights, and decorations centered the event as Santa handed out candies and gifts while adults exchanged presents. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate were served by Mines, Floyd Hassell, Dub Eikman, Wayne Wilson and Fred Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
American Legion
Veterans Building
Santa
Mines
Floyd Hassell
Dub Eikman
Wayne Wilson
Fred Nichols
Birthday Wishes for Mrs. Boyd and Others
Compton J B Cramer Chloe Larmon Will Ehrle and Orville Thornton join Frank Davis and Mrs Jean Hassell in sending happy birthday greetings to Mrs Charles P Boyd Mrs E J Groseclose tomorrow with warm wishes from their friends and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Groseclose
Compton J. B. Cramer
Chloe Larmon
Will Ehrle
Orville Thornton
Frank Davis
Jean Hassell
Shellac Protects Broom Bristles for Longer Life
Spray the ends of broom bristles with shellac to double their life. This quick coating protects the fibers from wear and moisture, preserving effectiveness for longer use.
Calendar of Prayer Attendance Noted in Service
Mrs Allen led a Christmas carol sequence after an opening prayer by Mrs T J Stanford Jr. Mrs Clyde Martin spoke on the December project and Mrs Aston Richardson read the Calendar of Prayer. Dismissal prayer by Mrs Floyd Evans. Attendees included Mmes E D Etheredge Floyd Green O T Martin C B Nobles Dan Jones Paul Dorman Buck Nance Elmo Jones Clyde Adams Sid Holland N C Mills and Misses Julia Ross Carolyn Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
T. J. Stanford, Jr
Clyde Martin
Aston Richardson
Floyd Evans
Mmes. E. D. Etheredge
Floyd Green
O. T. Martin
C. B. Nobles
Dan Jones
Paul Dorman
Buck Nance
Elmo Jones
Clyde Adams
Sid Holland
N.C. Mills
Julia Ross
Carolyn Harris
Pot-Pourri of Neighborhood Snips and Holiday Happenings
A collection of light local notes includes praise for new trash cans, family updates, travel plans, weddings, and seasonal gatherings. Mentions of neighbors like Carol and Jeff Henderson, social events, Rotary dinner, organ recitals, and holiday wishes paint a vivid retrospective of community life and anticipation.
Homemade Jellies Make Great Gifts
Gaynor Maddox presents three simple homemade jelly recipes for Christmas gifting. Sweet Basil Grapefruit Jelly yields pale green jars, Golden Rosemary Jelly creates a golden shade, and Spicy Prune Conserve makes two pints with nuts and pineapple.
Keep Them Spotless Pale Beige Leather Gloves Advice
A guide urges glove wearers to maintain pale beige and white leather gloves by frequent cleaning. Gloves should be worn at most twice before cleaning and not stretched to gain extra days of wear to remain well dressed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Childress Hdc
Hugh Stepp
Fellowship Hall
Mabel Hare
Central Christian Young Couples
Fidelis
Harry Thaten
Food For Americans
Home Arts
Howard Clifton
Avenue A
Southeast
Helen
Bill Watson Robbins
A. M. Redding
Avenue F
Northwest
Miss Clifton
Mr. Robbins
Minot
N.C
Childress High School
Charles L. Reynolds
Robbins
Aspermont High School
North Childress
Manners
Millet
Night Circle
Legion
Tomorow
Charles P. Boyd
City Sanitation Dept
Carol
Bill Sagers
Arlington
Dixon Holmans
Pat Jones
Hawaii
Tom
Brenda
Dallas
Jake Lawsons
Baird
Jeff Henderson
Sandra
Rotary Anns
Yun
Vernon Eubank
Gaynor Maddox
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