AAUW Christmas Debate Entertains Members and Guests
The AAUW Christmas dinner featured a lively debate on whether the spirit of Christmas is lost in shopping. Debating teams were led by Mrs. Glen Sanders Mrs. Mary Jo Johnson Mrs. J. B. Holland and Mrs. Orville K. Smith with hostesses Mrs. Dora Diggs and Miss Ethel Bigerstaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Glen Sanders
Mary Jo Johnson
J. B. Holland
Orville K. Smith
Dora Diggs
Ethel Bigerstaff
Mmes
J. A. Stinnett
W. B Blynch
Buford Austin
Mary Jane Heath
W. S. Hughes
Eual Robinson
J. F. Wallin
Burgin Watkins
Gertrude Watkins
Sam White
T. C. Bailiff
Jack W. Adams
Frances Long
Lula Mae Carter
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Only One-Tenth Of New Toys Shown In Stores
Chicago reports that of 2000 new toys introduced yearly, about 200 reach stores, only 20 turn a profit, and just two survive five years. Designer Jack Wright of Tinkertoys warns against gimmicks and emphasizes market need, creativity, and educational value in lasting toys.
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Chicago
UPS
Jack Wright
Tinkertoys
Wright
Linda and Pink Dress author new teen book
Peggy McDonald notes Anne Alexander, writer of Pink Dress, has a new teen novel Linda. The piece mentions high reader interest and cites Loyd Rosenfield’s poem from Gay Lords' Triangle about being numbered by society. Marion Doyle’s Ideals poem on Christmas weather is quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy McDonald
Anne Alexander
Linda
Loyd Rosenfield
Postal Corps
Max
S. S
Pat
Marion Doyle
New Lipstick Shades For Swinging Young Set
The frosty lipsticks trend expands with a light chocolate shade tinged with pink and a pink frosted with beige. They pair with pastel blue, navy, iridescent grays, muted rose, pinks, pale chamois, and camel outfits.
Venezuelan Hallacas An Annual Christmas Tradition
Venezuelan hallacas vary by family with Ana Teresa Cifuentes noting no two recipes are alike. The dish uses cornmeal dough, banana leaves, and fillings of meat, tomatoes, onions, olives, with regional additions like potatoes beans nuts or grapes. Hallacas anchor Christmas Eve dinners and gift exchanges, alongside turkey or ham, salads, bread and desserts.
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Jeanne Lesem
Caracas
UPI
Ana Teresa Cifuentes
Eon
Radio Caracas Television
Venezuela
Dinner Held At Curtis Home For First Baptist Teachers
Mr and Mrs L M Curtis hosted a Friday dinner for the Adult Department teachers of the First Baptist Church. Charles Reynolds gave the invocation and Master Guy Lynn Nelson read the Christmas Story from Luke 2. The group, including Miss Chloe Larmon and families of E A Nelson and Reynolds, enjoyed fellowship and a gift of appreciation to the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Curtis
First Baptist Church
Charles Reynolds
Guy Lynn Nelson
Curtis
Chloe Larmon
Mmes
E. A. Nelson and
Reynolds
Bobby Chaffin
Greg
Randy
Red Turner
Melba Curtis
Secret Pal Christmas Party At Northfield Home
A secret pal Christmas party was held at the home of Mrs. P. A. Simpson in Northfield with co host Mrs. Bill Simpson. Names were drawn for new secret pals and refreshments followed by Bingo. Guests included Mrs. Dollie Tate, Mrs. Marie Cook, Mrs. Agatha Eudy and members listed.
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Northfield
P. A. Simpson
Bill Simpson
Mmes
Dollie Tate
Marie Cook
Agatha Eudy
Fay Davis
Fay Timmons
Marie Cruse
Margie Cook
Irma Vaughn
Sue Dobbins
May Hays
Ruth McDonald
Thelma Nimmo
Wilma Thomas
Permelia Timmons
Mary Hoover
Community Events Calendar Shapes Week in Quitaque and Nearby
A reception for Mr and Mrs H Foster is scheduled today 2 to 5 pm at Quitaque Methodist Church. Tomorrow Alpha Zeta Sub Juniors meet at WDC at 4 pm and King Memorial WS CS with Mrs Marvin Teague at 7 pm. DeMolays assembly follows.
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Foster
Quitaque Methodist Church
Alpha Zeta
WDC
King Memorial
WSCS
Marvin Teague
Dorcas Supper Hosted by Mrs Low With Holiday Decor
Mrs H H Low decorated her home for a Dorcas Class salad supper this week with poinsettias and red tapers. Miss Jewell Murrah read the Christmas Story from Luke 2 and Mrs C G West opened with a prayer. The class donated to the Lot tie Moon Christmas offering in lieu of gifts, with several members and one guest in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Low
Jewell Murrah
C. G. West
Claud Dudley
J. M. Brown
Lottie Moon
Mmes H. E. Lewis
E. A. Beaver
B .F. Loveless
E. J. Woods
W A. Dacus
Beulah Patterson
Naomi Key
Mary V. Ball
Jack Sides
Roy Perkins
Holiday Luncheon In Elkins Home
South Childress Home Demonstration Club held its annual luncheon and Christmas program Thursday at Mrs. Lonnie Elkins home. Mrs. J D Hardin delivered the Christmas Story and a recreation period followed gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Childress Home
Luncheon Salad Recipe
Combine diced cooked ham Blue Lake green beans shredded iceberg lettuce and chopped pickles with curry seasoned mayonnaise. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve with rye wafers.
Wellington area lodge and circle meeting schedule
Masonic Hall hosts IOOF Lodges and Rebekahs meetings in Wellington. Tuesday events begin 7 30 p m with Elks Lodge 1113 and 9 30 am circle gatherings led by Mrs Guy Burton and others. Wednesday features Tell Women's Chorus and MYF Sub District meeting in Estaline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Rebekahs
Wellington Hall
Elks Lodge
Jones
Guy Burton
Becker
Don Gallagher
Kiing
H. M. Baker
Calvary Baptist Wmu
Teil
George Barry
Duand Bruce
Andrews
Allan Murray
Roberson
Tom Roberson
MYF
Esteliine
Union Flat HDC Party In West Home
A pleasant Christmas party was held Thursday by Union Flat Home Demonstration Club in West. Mrs Vern Rucker was guest speaker and gave the Christmas Story. Group singing accompanied by Mrs C J Cheathearn at the organ followed the gift exchange with secret pals revealed. Members listed include Nellie Goodson Ryan Gibson Mary Scott and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. West
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club
Vern Rucker
C. J. Cheathearn
Mmes
Nellie Goodson
Ryan Gibson
Mary Scott
J. C. Terre
Fred West
Myrtle Compton
Bill Tensfield
E. J. Hassell
M E. Jones
James Collier
B J. Teague
J. M. Patterson
N D. Powers
R. E. Mitchell
L H. Holtman
Nora Heeckathorn
R. O. Law
O-DA-KONYA Members Finish Christmas Gifts at Meeting
In Bill Sager home members completed Christmas gifts for their mothers. Refreshments were served by guardian Mrs J T Fowler and Lisa Fowler to Diane Hortman Pam Fenter Kathy Sager and Carol Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sager
The
Guardian
J. T. Fowler
Lisa Fowler
Diane Hortman
Pam Fenter
Kathy Sager
Carol Hart
High Point Youth Presents Christmas Program
High Point youths at the Home Demonstration Club hosted a Christmas dinner and program in the club clubhouse. Leon Henley gave the dinner invocation as Paula, Mark, Brett Parr and Laura Lynn Henley led group carols with accompanist Mrs. Bruce Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Leon Henley
Paula
Mark
Brett Parr
Laura Lynn Henley
Bruce Parr
Wilson Holman
Kenneth
Lynn
Travis
Frank Howard
Charlotte Howard
Herald
Anel
Clyde Hackler
Floyd Biddy
Naomi Class Luncheon at First Baptist Church
The Naomi Class held a Christmas luncheon and program at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Joe S. Allen presenting The Time of the Lamb. Invocation by Mrs. Aston Richardson preceded lunch. centerpiece given to teacher Mrs. C. C. Broughton. A charity basket service was organized and ten dollars donated to the church organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
First Baptist Church
Joe S. Allen
Aston Richardson
C. C. Broughton
O. B. Sageser
First Baptist Organ Fund
Mmes
Roy Swain
Don Maddin
C. B. Nobles
R. M._ Nance
Jack Preston
Ray Cooper
R. J. Luckey
Jim Phillips
Amo Fillpot
Howard Martin
Weldon Lane
W. L. Eikman
F. H
Tell HD Club Entertains With Family Party
Tell Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Willis Moran welcomed visitors and honored outgoing officers. Miss Aubrey Testerman and Mrs. Whitten received perfect attendance recognition. A musical program followed by Sherrie Smith on piano. Gift exchanges from the silver tree and secret pal reveals delighted about 50 attendees including club families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell
Tell Home Demonstration Club
Willis Moran
Jim Phillips
Charlie Whitten
Aubrey Testerman
Whitten
J. A. Stinnett
M. H. Conn
Gus Wood
Sherrie Smith
St Luke's Episcopal to Hold Christmas Day Communion
The Rev Kenneth Clark of Grace Church Vernon will lead a Holy Communion service and deliver the sermon at 7 a m on December 26 at St Luke's Church A coffee hour will follow in the fellowship room.
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ST Luke’s Episcopal
Kenneth Clark
Grace Church
Vernon
St. Luke's Church
Home Economics Club Dines With Holiday Tables
Husbands of Home Economics Club members were entertained Thursday evening at the annual holiday dinner in The Woman's Department Club in Washington D C. Mrs A M Woods arranged the seasonal theme and candies for table decoration LeRoy Gaines gave the invocation. Nostesses included Mesdames W E Garrison Clyde Martin L T Bussey Bert Affleck J H Duval Woods and Games. About 35 members and guests attended the dinner and games of 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Woman's Department Club
A. M Woods
LeRoy Gaines
W. E. Garrison
Clyde Martin
L. T. Bussey
Bert Affleck
J. H. Duval
Woods
Holiday Party Calendar for December
A dense list of community events from December 12 to December 31. Multiple luncheons, book clubs, dinners, class parties, church events, Rotary and Masonic activities, youth and student gatherings, a Christmas cantata, and Elks charity party plus a New Year's Eve dance. Includes locations like First Baptist Church Assembly of God Ranchouse Restaurant and Joe Alien home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&pw
Gay’s
J. M. Crews
Rowden Jefferies
Assembly of God Church
First Methodist
Fellowship Hall
West Texas Utilities
Fair Park Auditorium
First Baptist Church
C. V. Johnson
Wesleyan Service Guild
Lula M. Carter
Assembly of God Chrch
Lone Star Gas Co
Veterans Building
UDC
W. M. Stiner
King Memorial Methodist Church
Elks Lodge
Don Allen
Christmas in Many Places Brightens Season
The item lists holiday events from Bethlehem to Williamsburg and Washington D C, with notes on local family news and festive observations. It mentions pageants in Climax Canyon and Minden, and a broad reflection on Christmas celebrations and seasonal greetings across communities.
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Bethlehem
Panorama
Climax Canyon
New Mexico
Minden
Nebraska
Williamsburg
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Beans and Lamb Braised with Garlic and Cream Sauce
A simple dish of warm drained canned Blue Lake green beans and mushrooms in a cream sauce served with lamb blocks seasoned with garlic salt and Worcestershire. The lamb is browned and braised to finish the dish.
Nutmeat Salad With Orange Cranberry Relish
Toasted almond slivers mix with finely shredded lettuce to form a colorful base. Orange cranberry relish is spooned on just before serving for a bright holiday salad.
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AAUW
Simpson
Nardis of
Dallas
Mrs. Low
Dorcas
Elkins
Union Flat Hdc
High Point Youth
Ellis Helmers
Grady Parr
Claude Andrews
Roy Howard
Elbert Kelley
Billi Kelley
E. B. Conner
W. E. Andrews
Mesdames Mary Scott
E. F. Adams
Johnny Henley
Edd Free
W. W. Holman
First Baptist
Tell HD
Childress Index
R. A. Yarbrough
Bill Coopers
Julia Ann
Margaret Groseclose
Las Vegas
E. J
E. J. Groseclose, Jr
Katy
Southwest
Wall Street Journal
North Texas State University
Denton
Jake Gallagher
Temple
Robert M. Williams
Cee Wee
Gene Smith
Hazel Bullock
Alva Bullock
Albert Bird
Warner Stevens
United States
Japan
Richard Briley
Army Air Force Academy
Pvt
Jimmy Cornelius Williams
Viet Nam
Ozie Taylor
Elizabeth Kathleen Hart
Plainview Hospital
Durwood Hart
Plainview
Hart
Randy Taylor
Childress
Knowledge Korner
Joseph Palm
Santa
Texas
Oklahoma
Fitchburg
Mass
East
Rover
Santa Claus
First Methodist Church
Organ
West
Troy Collins
Aubra Hawkins
Regalia
Floyd Gilliland
Dolly
Bracy
Woodrow Hunter
J. B. Boyd
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