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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
3
Helen's issues gift certificates in any amount for Christmas gifts. Each certificate can be wrapped in colorful Christmas gift wraps to add a special presentation.
Readers can expect a busy roster of Christmas related gatherings across churches and clubs. Listings include parties at First Methodist and First Baptist, a West Texas Utilities event at Fair Park Auditorium, and junior high activities in WDC and other venues.
The Belles Lettres club held its annual holiday dinner Monday evening at Mrs. Rowden Jefferies home with co host Miss Frances Long. The season was expressed in decorations and table settings as members exchanged gifts from a silver tree.
The Home Economics Club will hold its annual Christmas party at 7 PM on a date announced in The Index. Earlier reports indicated 7 30 PM.
Deadline for weekday society notes is 2 pm and Sunday society notices by 10 am. Rehearsal for Christmas Fantasy Friday. Saturday bridal shower for Miss Mary Lou Watkins 7 to 9 pm in Wesley Room. 9:30 am Church of God bake sale. 11 pm UDC luncheon. 7:30 pm Jane Goodwin and Steve Parks wedding at Assembly of God Church. Christmas Fantasy in junior high auditorium.
College Station Texas extension forester Bill Smith of Texas A&M warns against using imported trees that may dry out before reaching Texas markets. He advises buying early, checking needle shedding, storing outdoors until use, pruning the base, keeping in water, and checking daily water levels, with further guidance available from local county agents.
The record shows admitted names Jaimary Mae Kelley Richard Terry Mrs W L Ray Vernon Hoover Val Lambert Jr Ethel Daniel Jeff Davis and dismissed names Mrs Ray Wyatt A M Privitt Susan Leary W E Clements Mrs Antonio Martinez and Mrs Johnny Stringer on Wednesday.
Television program introducing Nixon's cabinet shows a practical use of TV to bring citizens closer to the White House and its decisions. The broadcast lacked questions from reporters and resembled a sales meeting, but it suggests a potential Town Hall of the Air with media involvement.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at a local restaurant. Corsages with red nanas symbolized the Legion's golden anniversary, with Bell Ringer awards and ornate table decorations. Janet Molar spoke and received a certificate and charm. Erin Teague the 1998 Poppy Girl performed and was honored. Several members performed a medley and gifts were handed out to guests.
The Hague minitown attracted more than 1 million visitors during the 1968 summer season, with about 60 percent from foreign countries. Local weather forecasts note cloudy and cold conditions with a chance of showers tonight changing to snow flurries. Mrs. Lillian Miranda of Childress is listed as a patient at Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo.
Mrs. F E Biddy reports community doings as families visit Hereford Charlotte Roy Marion family relocation Highway Patrolman Roy Marion stationed in Hereford. Mrs Kelley visits, Mrs Elbert Kelley in Silverton, Edd Free visiting Dum as Denver and Bovina relatives. Thanksgiving gatherings noted with turkey dinner and family visits across multiple homes and towns.
Assistant leader Mrs W A Sims presided over a Tan-Ka-Wa gathering held at the home of Mrs Bob McCombs. Girls had wrapped Christmas gifts for their parents and refreshments were served. Present were Sandra Veal Ruth Epps Jill Hazelwood Dannie Baker Ellen Pratt Kathy Trosper Sherry Sims Denise Blackshear Karen Sk inner.
Jonathan Winters endures long workdays at CBS tapings from Monday to Friday and blocks Sundays for prep. He spends off hours painting, cartooning, and researching Indian cultures. Winters, married to Eileen with two children Jay and Trinda, lives in a Tudor home in the San Fernando Valley and enjoys antique hunting and beach life when not on set. Tennessee park adds camping sites at Warrior’s Path Park with water electrical hookups and paved access to be ready by spring 1969.
Home Demonstration Club celebration at Mrs. J. A. Stinnett house featured a rose tree decoration and Italian Christmas halls. Mrs. A. G. Woods led prayers and carols as Mrs. Willis Moran, Mrs. M. H. Conn and Mrs. Stinnett presented “Spirit of Christmas.”
The class party was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dan Jones's home with opening prayer by Mrs. C. C. Rosamond. Mrs. Leo Inman read scripture and carols were sung. Mrs. Frank Wallin gave the story Second Christmas. Gifts from the tree and handmade corsages were given to members.
An unsolicited prescription free fat loss pill called Galaxon is advertised for $3.00. It pledges guaranteed weight loss with a full refund if not satisfied and notes sales through Eubank Park Drug Store in Childress and mail orders.
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