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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1964
Page
7
Helen Hennessy suggests gift ideas for women of all ages as Christmas shoppers face a wide range of items. Perfume purses lipstick and hair accessories top the list with tips on choosing scents and brands while men are advised to inspect store displays and select thoughtful presents such as jewelry purses or a fur if desired.
High Point HDC members and families attended the annual Christmas party in the community building Saturday evening. Invited guests included Rev. and Mrs. Lamb and numerous members and spouses. Cards, carols, a Christmas story, and gifts under a decorated tree highlighted the event.
The American Association of University Women hosted its annual Christmas dinner Thursday evening at a local restaurant with Mrs. A. P. Hamilton Jr and Miss Frances Long as hostesses. A holiday floral display and pine cone place cards set a festive scene. Mrs. Dora Diggs led the program, games and gift exchange followed a decorated white tree. Attendees included guest Mrs. Burgin Watkins and members Mrs. T. C. Banliff, Gertrude Watkins, Mary Jane Heath, Frank Wallin, Mary Jo Johnson, Sam White, O.G. K. Smith, B. W. Kirby, F. L. Lane, J. A. Stinnett, J. B. Holland, Inez Robinson, and Misses Nellie A. Kennedy, Lula Mae Carter, and Ethel Biggerstaff.
Social Coremootu announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Betty Rose, daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Rose Sr of Cee Wee, to Leonard Beck, son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Preston of Childress. Vows set for 10:30 a.m. December 25 at the Preston home 710 Ave B Southwest with Rev Tommy Beck officiating. The couple will reside in Childress where he works at United Super Market. She attended Paducah schools and he attended Childress High School.
On this day in history Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand in 1642. US troops crossed the Rhine at Coblenz in 1918. Gershwin premiered An American in Paris in 1928. Japanese forces captured Nanking in 1937 and began looting the city. A Conan Doyle quote closes the note.
In a candid remark Carl Reiner says his father was a watchmaker and explains how that craft influenced his sense of timing and precision in creating the Dick Van Dyke Show. The comment highlights the personal root of his iconic TV producing and writing talents.
Mr. and Mrs Tracy Turk hosted the Dairy Mart employee social. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dobbs. Music, gifts, and photographs of guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Luke Lanier and several others were part of the holiday event.
Mrs Allen was guest speaker for the Home Economics Club annual dinner for husbands and guests in the Woman's Department Club. She gave the invocation and led Christmas carols with her daughter Genie as accompanist. Mrs J L Brooks and Mrs Glen Stiner attended.
The South Childress HDC held a Christmas party at Mrs. Lewis Meiners home. Mrs. Davida Weddington led poems and readings. gifts were exchanged under a decorated tree. Attendees included Mrs. Lonnie Elkins, Annie Cooper, Jeff Hardin, Edith Yates, W M Cross, D W Groseclose, Roy Mack, Pearl Coper, and others with visiting guests.
Retired railway employee David Wilson who began work in a blacksmith shop at age 14 graduated from Manchester University with a Master of Arts degree. The ceremony marks a lifetime of learning and achievement in the United Kingdom.
Mrs. Marvin Teague hosts holiday party for King Memorial Methodist Women Society of Christian Service at her home. Funds raised for Maurine Farris Memorial Fund as part of First Methodist Church Sunday School class project. Guests and hostesses include Artie Key S E Temple Newman Reeves Mary Pittman Virgil Brewer C V Jones and others.
The First Baptist Church held a Week of Prayer with the theme Worship Christ the King. Mrs W L Riker opened each day and announced the schedule as Mrs Joe King led in prayer. Community needs were presented by Mrs Joe S Allen and local foreign land requests were shared by Mrs Baker and Mrs Riker.
Mrs R O Law Sr hosted a Christmas gathering at her home with holiday decorations. Mrs C J Cheathear accompanied carols while Mrs W B Gartrell recited a poem. Members exchanged gifts and refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.
Lassie the collie star of Las sie enjoys flying and has been in helicopters and jets, showcasing versatility across aviation styles and film sequences.
Peggy McDonald asks if readers saw Life Magazine’s piece on children’s books and notes The Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm remain essential reading. A review highlights Miracle on 34th Street as a modern Christmas tale, detailing Kris Kringle’s belief as Santa, courtroom twists, and the broader holiday spirit, with the library closing for Christmas December 24 to 27.
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