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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
2
Warsra Harris, Compton Arlyna Caradine, Oléta Ensley, Tricia Gari, Dariené Park and Bobby Rowland appear on the community roster for the upcoming event. The listing confirms participants from several neighborhoods and local organizations.
CHS students share gifts they most want for Christmas. Bobby Rowland desires a 1964 Ford Fastback, Darlene Park wants a private wish, and Lynne Nabers hopes her fiancé returns home with luggage. Other requests include clothes, a teddy bear, a dog, a swimming pool, and an engagement ring.
The Nativity Scene on the north side of the courthouse features life size figures including baby Jesus Joseph Mary and the wise men. Donations were received from the American Legion Women’s Club and other organizations supporting the display.
The CHS Band contest film was screened at the Palace Theater. Norman Hempill and Rowden Cordell presented the film and thanked the audience as some attendees in the rear spoke and laughed during the speech. The film was well received by most viewers.
Five similar blouses were seen around CHS on Wednesday worn by Judy Wilson Denese Stevens Suzie Wilson Judy Land and Linda DeArmond in a local fashion note.
A compact proverb notes that constant critics often lack solid ground for their challenges. It suggests perseverance and stability matter more than perpetual fault finding.
The narrative recalls senior year milestones from Band and cheerleaders to football wins and formal events. It notes sophomore and junior highlights, friendships, and activities including Sadie Hawkins, Mardi Gras, and balcony memories. It ends with optimism about graduation and future goals.
Jimmie Ruth Weir, born July 22, 1946 at Childress General Hospital, resides with M. L. and Mrs. Weir at 204 3rd Street SE. The CHS senior stands 5-10, 145 pounds, hazel eyes, light brown hair, and enjoys green, cars like a 1959 Chevrolet Impala, and films with James Garner and Sandra Dee. She is active in clubs, aims to please others, and values a tall, friendly partner like John Sims.
A school column notes six report cards must be signed by a parent to avoid academic penalties. It urges students to improve grades this semester to avoid hindering future job prospects and missing future activities.
A witty quip notes that people delay showing their best self until they face pressure or trouble. The line plays on a paradox of two feet and a heated situation. It suggests caution that effort may start only after seeking relief from discomfort.
Phyllis Jean Snedegar born July 16 1946 in Fresno California lives at 1410 Avenue F NW. She is 17 with brown eyes brown hair 5 7 135 pounds and favors blue and red. She lists perfectionists as pet peeve and recalls a 1963 basketball banquet moment. She expects graduation as a highlight and plans to study hair styling at Jesse Beauty Institute Inc. Her hobbies include swimming riding and caring for sister Julie. She has served as Spanish Club president and belongs to FTA gymnastics band and choir. She aims to be a happy successful hair stylist and mentions Anthony Shires as an ideal partner.
A passage argues humor is essential to every person it relieves tension cheers colleagues and shapes personality. It claims without laughter life would be drab and notes humor affects thoughts and well being like food and drink.
After graduation Jimmie Ruth intends to enroll at West Texas or Texas Tech. Her chosen field of study remains undecided.
Christmas is celebrated differently across Europe and Asia with unique traditions. In Russia children sing door to door for food, Poles roast a pig, Norwegians eat rice pudding with an almond for marriage luck, and Armenians observe January 6 with fish and spinach.
The article describes Santa in the United States as a large jolly figure in a red suit. It notes how European traditions differ with kings in Milan and Magi arrivals in Spain, child audiences in France, candles in Croatia, Kriss Kringle in Germany, Father Christmas in England, and a shared spirit of Christmas worldwide.
A Thoreau reflection asserts that hands and life should match firm faith and practice, not merely words. The line emphasizes action over rhetoric and personal integrity in daily conduct.
A concise reminder urges caution against contrarian choices for mere novelty, emphasizing accuracy, integrity, and alignment with facts over seeking attention through deliberate misdirection. The message underscores the value of steady judgment in judgment calls.
At the last meeting Henry Forst moved to hold meetings at night, seconded by Ben Teague and passed. Members will collect canned goods for the Red Cross. President David Hill adjourned the meeting at 11 50 a m.
The Hughes Homemaking Club met December 3 in the auditorium. Linda Walkup called the meeting to order as girls sang a prayer song led by Sharon Painter. Nellie Agnes Kennedy told a heartwarming Christmas story A Man for Christmas and received a gift from Lucretia Henderson. Members exchanged presents before adjournment.
A journalism class records New Year resolutions from students. Entries include hopes to make honor roll, improve grades, think before speaking, avoid haircuts before May, forget the past, stay happy, and stop leaving keys in cars after a theft incident.
Local CHS halls reveal lockers repurposed as makeshift wardrobes with coats shoes and even library books stacked high. Students note a homey feel amid clutter while authorities consider the vandalized or repurposed storage. story highlights behavior and consequences.
The quote urges restraint in boasting and advises choosing wiser actions over loud claims. It highlights humility as a practical virtue for better personal judgment and social harmony. The line echoes timeless counsel on character and prudence.
A health writer urges nasal breathing to reduce mouth talking and lashing out. The guidance frames breathing through the nose as a quieting measure for self-control and social ease.
The Cats opened with a win over eye Ranch then lost to Vernon by 15. They led 12 points after the first quarter and trailed by three at halftime, finishing 52 to 37. Thursday they travel to the Iowa Park Tournament facing strong teams to sharpen for district play. The B team split two games, beating Paducah and losing to Vernon by three, while the Freshmen have one game and face another Thursday night. The basketball program will have a full schedule before district play after Christmas.
Snippets from a school day recount students resolving to New Year goals. Teachers and classes are mentioned including Mrs Loretta Kaplan giving pop tests and Mrs Martha Wallin’s sixth period class, plus Jimmie Ruth Weir and Marsha Harris among students noting mishaps and pranks.
A festive piece notes Christmas customs and urges proper behavior for kids. It observes holiday cheer in schools as teachers and students anticipate Santa with smiles and wishes.
The saying contrasts the effort required to show goodness with the simpler path to reveal vice, noting the burden of proving virtue versus the ease of exposing bad intent. It reflects on character and judgment.
Scholars trace the Christmas tree to early Rome with later appearances in German literature by 1604. Scandinavian customs included placing a branch on a ridge pole during building. Legends say St Winfrid interrupted a pagan sacrifice at the Oak of Geismar, replacing it with a fir tree to symbolize Christ.
The Vernon concert featured Benny Goodman and his ensemble drawing about 25 students. The program included a Rotary Club appearance by the German Band and Stage Band Yo results with winners in cornet saxophone trombone and string bass categories.
Decorations raise holiday mood as downtown lights glow red bells and red stars on posts. Ribbons on meters resemble candy canes. highways display giant Christmas figures. courthouse star shines from afar. Schools join in with festive rooms, as the town embraces the season.
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer feels absent minded on Christmas Eve. He asks others for help and cries beside the road until Santa appears. After plugging in his glow nose, Santa lets him lead the sleigh but Rudolph forgets his lead destination.
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