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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
4
A feature blends childhood letter fragments with a profile of Doris Day revealing a complex persona beyond daisies and sunshine. It recalls her CBS series second season, her late husband Marty Melcher, and her son Terry as he prepared to oversee production.
Harper Knight files to run for Childress County Judge in the Democratic Primary. A farmer from near Childress, he cites past service as County Judge and executive roles in banking and industry, plus church and civic involvement, promising full time, fair, honest service. He notes his 32nd degree Mason status and family ties with educator wife Juanita and daughter Jane.
ABC's Tuesday night lineup is strong with well paced entertainment and tops Nielsen ratings. Doris Day reflects on past work and missed recording, while Marcus Welby M D and a Marcus Welby case highlight the week's top TV offerings with a focus on doctor storylines and a diverse cast.
The article recounts St Nicholas as patron of pawnbrokers and sailors since the fourth century, famed for generosity. It notes his enduring link to youth and gifts, and describes December 6 feast day celebrations across Europe as a time of merriment and giving.
The poinsettia brings Christmas colors of red and green into homes as a popular holiday houseplant. Discovered in 1828 by Joel R. Poinsett while minister to Mexico, the plant gained grower interest, with marketing beginning in 1906.
The piece traces how Christmas card art shifted from depictions of children and elderly women to contemporary fashionable women after 1881. It notes Royal Academy influence, W F Yeames designs, Louis Prang’s US competition won by Elihu Vedder with his wife as model, and later cards featuring fashion plates and active women.
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