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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1972

Page

5

Calvary Baptist Rebekah Class Holiday Party

The annual party was held at Mrs. Cecil Hayes home with red and gold decor. A program of carols featured Mrs. Trusett White on piano and readings by Miss Marty White. Gifts were exchanged by Mrs. Boyd Potts with assistance from Miss White.

Cecil Hayes A.W. Price Trusett White Mrs. White Mmes Nona Petty Bill Gartrell Walter Kingo Carl Crow G.O. Ashley Tracy Turk Bill Harrington Ralph Watson

Community Meetings and Events Schedule for the Week

This Week lists weekly gatherings across groups including DeMolays in Masonic Hall, School and Hospital boards, Lions Club, American Cancer Society, City Council, Rotary, Jaycees, Genealogical Society, and a Friday bridal shower for Miss Deborah Seal at 508 Ave B Southwest.

Masonic Hall Hospital Board Loof Lodge Hall Quisenberry Circle Rowden Jefferies Lions Club American Cancer Society Chaparral City Council Rotary Club Kirkland Creative Arts Club Jaycees Genealogical Society Deborah Seal Garland Kincanon Ave

December club events listed for Charred area

A calendar of December social events is given with multiple club meetings and parties. Activities include Methodist and Baptist programs, 4-H and Home Demonstration gatherings, candlelight services, and Rotary dinners at various local venues.

Birthday and Anniversary Notices for Local Residents

Tomorrow wishes go to Mrs. Charles P. Boyd Chlee Larmon Mrs. Jean Hassell Orvil Thornton Herman West Sr. Mattie L. Kelley Also anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. George Weir. Tuesday honors J. D. Michie Maggie Kate Alexander Buck Ward Mrs. Sam Lewellen Larry Bettis Michael Joe Gillem.

Charles P. Boyd Chlee Larmon Jean Hassell Orvil Thornton Herman West Mattie L. Kelley George Weir J. D. Michie Maggie Kate Alexander Buck Ward Sam Lewellen Larry Bettis Michael Joe Gillem

Handel's Messiah Origins and Lifespan

The oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel first premiered in Dublin in 1742. Handel was born February 23, 1685 in Halle Germany and conducted a Holy Week performance the day before his death in London 1759.

George Frideric Handel Dublin Handel Halle Germany London

Home Arts Christmas Meeting Honors 14th to 16th Century Art

Mrs. Gene Smith presented History of Christmas Art to the Home Arts Club at Mrs. Maurice Leach’s home. Photos illustrated works from Giotto to Rembrandt. carols sung. gifts exchanged. Committee formed to contact the Book Club for Library Building Fund projects.

Gene Smith Home Arts Club Maurice Leach Walter Smith Fletcher Carter Mmes Richard Bird C. C. Broughton Erwin Carter Morris Higley Chester Hufstedler

Church Women Donate For Kitchen Plans And Christmas Program

The church women voted to donate 1000 dollars toward new kitchen plans and 15 dollars for Christmas program costumes. January 9 day of prayer and denial was announced. Mrs Weldon Teague led the Christmas program with assistance from Mrs Leon Henley Rev Marvin James and Russell Jones. Christmas carols were sung by Mrs Frank Smith Mrs H H Reavis Wayne Shaw Alvis Maddox and Lonnie Garrison. Rev James gave the luncheon invocation and Roberson Circle served the meal.

Shepherds and Angels Weldon Teague Leon Henley Marvin James Russell Jones Mmes Frank Smith H.H. Reavis Wayne Shaw Alvis Maddox Lonnie Garrison

Central Christian Fellowship Guild Hosts Holiday Social

A joint holiday social of the Central Christian Fellowship Guild and Eastern Class was held Friday evening at Mrs. Glen Stiner’s home. Guests enjoyed a holly decorated setting, small Santa favors, and a gift exchange after Mrs. Harper Knight led an invocation.

Glen Stiner Harper Knight Maurice Leach Guild Knight Dave Brummett Stiner Henry Webb Hal Price Mmes Fay Eatherly H. W. Shirley F. E. Krigbaum W. M. Stiner J. D. Michie James Hassell Dora Diggs Velma Taylor Raymond Stiner Jerry Hampton Kate Ethel Biggerstaff Maynette Stiner

First Baptist Dorcas Class Holiday Social Reported

The annual holiday social of the First Baptist Dorcas Class was held Tuesday evening at the home of Outreach Leader Mrs.

First Baptist Dorcas

Holiday Luncheon and Social Held By High Point HDC

The Home Demonstration Club held its annual holiday luncheon Friday at a local restaurant and gathered at Mrs. E. F. Adams home for a social. Mrs. Fite played accordion, sang a solo, and Christmas stories were told by Mrs. Royall and Mrs. Adams. Gifts were exchanged and donated to the Vernon Center. Attendees included Mrs. Grady Parr, Jack Webb, Leon Henley, J. T. Henley, Bill Kelley, Elbert Kelley, W. E. Andrews, Floyd Biddy, and Mary Hightower.

High Point E. F. Adams E. V. Fite J. T. Henley Bill Kelley Elbert Kelley W. E. Andrews Floyd Biddy Mary Hightower

Room Sweetner After Holiday Party In Home

After a holiday party the home was freshened inexpensively by a teaspoon of ammonia in a large bowl of water left in the living room overnight to dispel cigarette odor. Guests included Mrs. Pearl Ward and Mines R E Mitchell Fannie Wood Iva LeCroy Buck Atkinson Clyde Perkins Pearl Perkins Nell Sides Eura Dacus Evie Rule Jewell Stinnett Jewell Jones Grace Adkisson.

Harry Mitchell Dan Jones C. B. Nobles Mary Jesus Ed Fite Pearl Ward R. E. Mitchell Fannie Wood Iva LeCroy Buck Atkinson Clyde Perkins

Quotable quotes from women of the week

A roundup of remarks from notable women including Jean Peters on her life with Howard Hughes, Gina Lollobrigida on photography, Gill Houghtailing on Apollo souvenirs, Madame Nguyen Thi Binh on Viet Cong talks, and Joyce Bailey of Grumman Aerospace on Apollo 17 layoffs.

Associated Press Howard Hughes Jean Peters United States Madame Nguyen Thi Binh Paris Joyce Bailey Grumman Aerospace Corp

Messages from Santa at Holiday Inns network

Holiday Inns worldwide run Messages from Santa during Christmas using the Holidex system. Children with an accompanying adult submit a card at the front desk, the operator sends the message to Memphis, and a Santa reply returns within seconds via a message holder.

North Pole Santa Holidex Holiday Inns Holiday Inns, Inc Memphis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church News Calvary Baptist Rebekah Class Ray Don Caldwell Fort Worth J.C. Smith Guy Moseley Paul Rogers Childress John Browning Aubrey Testerman David Christine Caldwell N.W Helefiea Stern She Martin Circle First Baptist Chapel Orcutt Circle J. E. Kelley Calvary Baptist Wms Church of Christ Ladies Oliken Slendar First Methodist First Baptist Charlie Johnston Childress Riding Club Fair Park Central Christian Thaten Central Christian Party Rotary Lois Philipsburg Manor van Cortlandt Manor van Cortlandts Jim Bettis Home Arts WSCS Central Christian Fellowship Guild Singer Sewing Machine Vacuum Cleaners Smith Corona High Point Hdc Gill Houghtailing Cocoa Beach Gina Lollobrigida Fashion Shoppe Ave. B Fashion Place Texas
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