Social Calendar Highlights Christmas Events and Club Dinners
Thursday events include AAUW Christmas dinner at Mrs. Rowden Jefferies home with co hosts Miss Nelle Kennedy and Mrs. Dewey Smith. East Ward PTA, Larkspur Club luncheon, Intermediate Class party, Wilson PTA at Wilson cafe 3 p.m. various church and club Christmas parties listed across the week. Friday features Win Won Class dinner, Scouts Troop 61, American Legion Auxiliary party, Kirkland HD Club dinner at Country Club. Saturday ends with Bazaar at WDC building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAUW
Rowden Jefferies
Nelle Agnes Kennedy
Dewey Smith
WDC
East Ward
South Childress
Central Christian Church
Miles Clapp
W. M. Stiner
Larkspur Club
T. B. Pryor
G. Nw
First Methodist Church
Wilson
Belves Bailey
First Baptist Church
Palmer Massey
Beta Sigma Phi
Fellowship Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Kirkland
First Baptist WMU Bible Study Delivers Christmas Songs
The Women's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church met Tuesday for Bible study with Mrs. Clifton Tennison leading singing of two Christmas songs. Dr. Tennison presented II Chronicles, and Mrs. H. L. Couch led the business session announcing a January 8 meeting and Royal Service program. Lottie Moon offering to date reaches 308.37. Thirty-four members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Union
The
First Baptist Church
Clifton Tennison
W. E. McGhee
Tennison
H. L. Couch
Leonard King
Lottie Moon
Sid Holland
Miss Jean Smith Weds James Vaughan in Church Ceremony
In Childress Saturday, Miss Jean Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Smith, married James Kay Vaughan son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Vaughan. Officiating minister Harrell Collard, vows at six. Reception at the Smith home followed. The couple will reside in Childress where Vaughan works for H and R Drilling. Miss Smith to graduate 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Jean Smith
B. E. Smith
Childress
James Kay Vaughan
Benny Vaughan
Kirkland
Harrell
Linda Hughes
Lynda Garrison
Theresa King
Pegny Ricks
Anita Shields
Jeanette Morgan
Mobettee
Maid of Honor
Howard Campsey
Teddy
Broiles Hightower
Jean
James
Pat Latum
Cleta Keys
Frances Sanders
Vaughan
H & RE Drilling
Childress High School
Quanah High School
Mrs. Smith
Jack Norman
H B Hassell
Vickie
Amarillo
Floyd Pond
Norman
Judy
Quanah
J. R. Mills
High Point
Mack Pond
Joe
Joe Jim Norman
Danny James
Paducah
H. Shirley
Joe Shirley
Indian Head
Billy Joe Rothwell
William A. King
G. T. Palmer
D. Se
Wichita Falls
A. A. Bass
Burlington Vets and Auxiliary Hold Christmas Dinner
The Burlington Club Veterans and Ladies' Auxiliary hosted their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange in the Woman's Department Club building. Clifton Tennison gave the invocation and a memorial service for P. A. Caldwell followed. Ted Parker presented Dodson schoolboys who sang carols. Ninety members and guests attended with decorations by Mrs. Frank Barksdale and the Amarillo guest J. H. Harman among others assisting host committee led by A. F. Verner.
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Burlington Club Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Woman's Department Club
Clifton Tennison
P. A. Caldwell
Cooper
W. C. Hall
T. H. Sonnenburg
Shamrock
John Prettyman
Chaplan
J. E. Turner
Tennison
J. E. Roberts
Wellington
Ted Parker
Dodson School
Fort Worth
Denver
Frank Barksdale
J. H. Harman
Amarillo
A. F. Verner
Messrs. and Mines
Jim Martindale
J .F. Turner
D. C. Nash
C. J. Lyons
S. E. Temple
W. R. Walling
Visiting Hours and Admits at Childress General Hospital
Visiting hours listed for Childress General Hospital with admissions and discharges noted. The piece also mentions James Trent serving aboard the coastal mine sweeper USS Whipperwill in the Far East as part of the Seventh Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipperwill
James Trent
U. S. Navy
L. C. Trent
Carey
Far East
Geography Lesson Across Pennsylvania
Across Pennsylvania a geography lesson lists clues for a word puzzle with numbered entries. The list mixes geography themed terms with vocabulary hints ranging from animals and foods to directions and body parts.
Crossword Puzzle Clue Answers
Short list of crossword clues and answers including Italian coin on water repose decrees rhythmic within Irish clans revises sloop part untasten tidy heroic poem Egyptian dancing girl observed Jersey
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Jersey
Miss Gillespie Shower Honoree at First Methodist Church Parlor
Miss Odessa Gillespie bride to be of Stanley Bell hosted a Monday night shower in the First Methodist Church parlor. Guests received by the honoree wore brown princess style dress with red and white decor. A trio sang and a cookingware set was given as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Odessa Gillespie
Stanley Bell
Miss Gillespie
Karl Gillespie
Truman McFarland
H. B. Smith
A. A. Gillespie
Donna Gillespie
Shelba Hamilton
Sydney Smith
Delores Bohannon
David Collins
Fern Maddox
Janet Wakefield
Roberta Hash
Helen Clifton
Book Club Christmas Party closes 1956 season
The Book Club ended its 1956 season with a Christmas party at Mrs. Belves Bailey’s home on Monday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. J. A. Brewer as co hosts. Santa appeared in costume by Mrs. Fred Sherwood. After a brief business meeting donors contributed gifts for the State Hospital at Wichita Falls. Miss Nellie Agnes Kennedy read a Christmas story. carols followed with Mrs. J. W. Chambers at the piano. Refreshments were served and gifts exchanged among members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Book Club
Belves Bailey
Bailey
J. A. Brewer
Fred Sherwood
State Hospital
Wichita Falls
Sherwood
Feeb. White
J. M. Crews
Dan Davis
Tom Hardin
Morris Higley
Lee Hollingsworth
Tom Huggins
J. H. Jernigan
Inez McFerran
J. M. Preston
Rush Record
George Robertson
Bill Ross
Travis Walling
Anna Finley
Piano Students Present Recital at Mrs Coffey's Home
Mrs. Roy Coffey hosted a trio of holiday recitals for her piano students at her home. The program featured solos and duets by Betty Shahan Clara Ann Robinson Jerry Newberry Clara Ann Robinson Celia Farha Frankie Barksdale Barbara Sledge Joan Bruce Diana Philpott Linda Story Sandra Kay Waltermire Sonia Gresham and Mrs Coffey with pieces like Spirit of the USA Spirit of Liberty Dancing In A Dream Etude In Swing Jazz Polka Tango Boogie Woogie Ghost Americango Havana Cradled Cloud Alpine Flowers Prelude In Pastel Mountain Meadows March From Aida and a final duet Carol Fantasy A social hour followed with refreshments and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Coffey
Appearig
Betty Shahan
Clara Ann Robinson
Jerry Newberry
Celia Farha
Frankie Barksdale
Barbara Sledge
Joan Bruce
Diana Philpott
Linda Story
Sandra Kay Waltermire
Mountain Meadows
Sonia Gale Gresham
Aida
Sonia Gresham
Mrs. Coffey
Local Weather Notes and Weekend Social Guests
Partly cloudy with a turning colder trend for West Texas Panhandle and South Plains. Overnight lows fall to 15 to 25 in Panhandle South Plains and 24 to 34 in upper Pecos Valley eastward. Weekend visits include Buss Jones and son in Clo vis NM and multiple regional households in High Point Denver City Goodlett Childress Lawton Kirkland Amarillo and Indian Head MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Upper Pecos Valley
Buss Jones
Clovis
Virgil Brewer
J. A. O'Daniel
Denver Redwine
High Point
George Burns
Denver City
Billy Reeves
Goodlett
Buster O'Daniel
Childress
George O’daniel
Lawton
Okla
Kenneth Ellis
Kirkland
Reeves Honored With Birthday Party In Childress
Carey Burgess Reeves was honored at a birthday luncheon in the home of son E. R. Reeves in Childress. The 93 year old was born December 12, 1863 in Alabama and moved to Texas in 1895, with nine children born to his marriage to Frances Holliday. Surviving children attended along with spouses and grandchildren. several relatives could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Flat
Carey Burgess Reeves
E. R. Reeves
Childress
Reeves
Alabama
Frances Holliday
Texas
Leamon Andrews
McLain
Emmitt Reeves
Newman Reeves
Chet Reeves
High Point
Stella Taylor
Flemington
Beulah Howard
Homer Reeves
Amarillo
Roy Dean Philpott
Lubbock
Elton Howard
Goodlett
D. C. Taylor
Dimmitt
Lee Campbell
Nancy
LeRoy Reeves
Mike
Hungarian Workers Stand Firm as Martial Law Enforces Crackdown
Reports from Vienna cite Budapest streets alive with anti rule protests. Hungarian workers vow indefinite stay despite martial law and potential death for those captured with weapons. Russian tanks girdle the city as 10 000 freedom fighters clash with a tank supported unit in Gelert Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Budapest
Kadar
Gelert Hills
Hungarian Freedom Legion
Gift Certificate Wish Prompted by Mrs M
A lighthearted overheard exchange quotes Mrs. M seeking a gift certificate so she can choose her preferred present. The note playfully imagines wrapping the certificate for her husband if he reads the message.
Happy Birthday Greetings for J. D. Michie and Others
A birthday shoutout lists J. D. Michie Maggie Kate Alexander Mrs. A. B. Taff Jr. and Joe Marchant with best wishes for the day. The item records multiple names in a single society notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Michie
Maggie Kate Alexander Mrs
A. B. Taff, Jr
Joe Marchant
Asian and Western delegations clash over vague resolution language
Japan and Western delegations oppose what they call equivocal language in the India led regional resolution. Some Asian wording is described as equally strong or stronger than the Western proposal in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrong
India
Ceylon
Burma
Indonesia
NATO leaders clash over Soviet menace and limited focus
Sources report Foster Dulles and Lloyd disagree on the Soviet threat while French Foreign Minister Pineau opposes restricting discussions to NATO area issues. The Times notes Dulles framed his opening speech more as a sermon than a political statement.
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Foster Dulles
Lloyd
Christian Pineau
Dulles
Times of London
Buy Her a Robe for Every Taste and Budget
The advertisement promotes a range of robes including Nylon Quilt ed, Corduroy, Wool Flannel, Cotton Flannel and Cotton Quilt ed styles. It emphasizes beauty and practicality with prices targeted to fit various budgets.
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Ivathner
Tere Te Ais
First Baptist Wmu
James Ray Vaugha
Miss Jean Smith
James Vaughan
Burlington
Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Ave. G
Dia! WE
A.M P.M
Ed Fite
R. J. Hodges
Christian Carruthers
J. W. Rucker
Pamela Hudes
Pennsylvania
Angeles
Calif
New Haven College
Washington
Book Club
Savage
J. A. Borum, Jr
Optometrist
Ave. E
Lone Star Gas Company
Jas
Applian
Eavedropper
Japan
NATO
Fashion Shoppe
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