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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1960
Page
7
Dr. Henrietta Fleck of New York University advises a master list of all lists to handle Christmas tasks. She promotes family task rosters, preplanned meals, and ready prepared options to reduce stress and save time during holiday entertaining.
Dr. Albert F. Tucker, Executive Secretary of TANE, will speak at the 6 p m service at Central Christian Church. TANE known as Texas Alcohol Narcotic Education, Inc., operates from Dallas aiming to alert inform and organize groups to curb liquor and narcotic traffic. Dr. Tucker served 21 years as a Methodist pastor in Texas and New Mexico.
The Woman's Department Club urges reservations for the holiday luncheon to Mrs Frank Ehrie by tonight. President Ding will ensure the proper atmosphere for a surprise musical program. Special gifts will be given to selected attendees per Mrs Cummings.
A series of holiday gatherings and meetings across churches and clubs. Activities include book club tea in Morris Higley’s home, Central Christian and First Methodist events, PTA and women’s luncheons, family nights, and Legion VFW joint dinners with reservations due by December 12.
Classifieds section runs a birthday notice reading happy birthday tomorrow to J D Michie and Maggie Kate Alexander. Public acknowledgment appears among community notices.
In the Jim Martindale home Mrs. A S Fromm presided over a morning coffee announcing the forthcoming marriage of Miss Carol Joan Fromm and Morris Jordan Davidson. Hostesses included Mrs. Martindale Mrs Weldon Fromm and Miss Randy Fromm with Christmas decor and red and white colors.
Marlynn Houchin celebrated her tenth birthday at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Houchin. Guests enjoyed games and received Christmas boots filled with candy and gum as prizes were awarded to Sandra Ricks Gina Butler and Marlynn Houchin. Refreshments followed for those listed.
Happy Bluebirds gathered at Pam Mitchells home to craft coconut half twine holders for parents. New officers include Pam Mitchell as president and replacements for several posts. volunteers organized in cleanup and telephone committees. Guests and leaders present include Mrs Wallace Campbell, Mrs Joe B Mills, and guest Andrena Hammond.
A bridal shower for Miss Fromm featured a blue satin and lace garter plus hostess gifts. Attendees included Cynthia Richardson Denny Bartlett Lynza Juan Caradine Dianne Philpot Arlene Key Mezzillia Thornton Linda Sue Smith Edith Martin Sue Moran all from Childress along with Mrs. Tommy Ricks Mrs. Rod Crain Miss Glenda Seal of Amarillo and Mrs. F A Davis of Fort Worth.
A UPI summary from Today's Health suggests toy choices by child age. For under one year, seek attention getting, washable, durable toys. for one to two years, puzzle and push pull toys. two to three years emphasize building and books. three to four years focus on pretend play with toy household items. four to six years add reading and writing aids. six to eight years include sewing, construction sets and games. eight years to adolescence favor complex kits and hobbies.
New York report notes paper honeycomb decorations for Christmas parties. Elastic honeycomb can be shaped like snowmen, St Nicholas centerpieces, Holly motifs, and circular designs for napkins plates and guest towels. Features gold haired angels and a 13 inch green tree with festive motifs.
Swiss-born Charles P. Finance, a chef since 1925, says good eating will endure despite more frozen and ready meals. He notes American raw materials and easier prep help housewives and cites his Culinary Olympics win with a U.S. team. Finance arrived in New York to supervise a California Wine and Food Society dinner.
Advice urges buying safe toys with non toxic paint and no sharp edges to prevent injuries. The article notes new Christmas decorations including small tail centerpieces gold foil lanterns snowflakes and gold foil door decor to enhance tables mantels and doors this season.
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