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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1956
Page
2
A vivid display titled Beautiful Cir t features belts encrusted with jewels from a curated collection. The Charcoal and Bronz kit inspires pink blue and ellen iru themed accents across pieces.
Mrs Frank Wallin hosted the Belle Lettres Club annual Christmas party with co host Miss Lorene Metcalf. A lighted tree, festive decorations, and a menu of dip breaded turkey asparagus and desserts accompanied card games with high low and cut prizes.
A local advertisement promotes Bobble Brooks, Karet and Smartee sweaters in wool, onion and cotton blends. Items sold separately or in coordinated color sets, with prices ranging from 2.95 to 12.95.
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club members gathered at the seasonally decorated Union Flat club house for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs. J Terrell and Mrs. Newman Reeves received perfect attendance awards. A Christmas Story was read and carols sung as guests enjoyed ice cream pies coffee salted nuts and hot chocolate. An all day meeting is planned for January with many members listed as attending.
Mr and Mrs Roy FE Hondershell are at home in Lubbock after their marriage at the home of Rev and Mrs W W Elam The bride Eleanor Ruth Lewis of Chil dress is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis of Chil dress She attended Childress schools.
The United States Chamber of Commerce traces its formation to 1912, establishing a national business network focused on advocacy and policy influence. Early organizers and business leaders united to create a nationwide chamber.
A dense telecast list outlines daily programs across two stations KSYD-TV and KFDX-TV. It includes cartoons, dramas, news, weather, sports, and classic films with specific air times and lineups.
An old TV guide style listing shows the broadcaster ACCOLA (e) and a slate of programs with times such as Captain Kangaroo Gunsmoke I Spy and Perry Como Show. The note warns changes to schedules or programs may occur and the paper cannot be held responsible.
Mr and Mrs Olan McFarland establish residence at 436 Tolle New Braunfels after a recent marriage at the First Methodist Church in New Braunfels Rev Morle Waters officiated the ceremony Miss Mary Louise Seipp became Mrs McFarland daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruno Kellerman of New Braunfels The bride wore a rose grey empire gown with rhinestones and pearls and a moonstone necklace The bridesmaid was Miss Walter Trapper Jr of Seguin and the groom was attended by Best man W B Sanderson of Austin Mr McFarland works for Dean Ward Company and Mrs McFarland is employed by Jeremiah Lehmiat Architect in New Braunfels
Robert E. Lee students present the operetta In Quest For Santa Claus in the junior high auditorium at 7 30 tonight. The story follows Jane a wayward girl who wanders into an enchanted forest where she is guided by fairies sunbeams rabbits snow folk brownies and soldiers before goblins capture her. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for students.
The Primary Department of the First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas party in the church parlor on Monday afternoon. Teachers Don Madden and Mrs Gene Smith led the event with Mrs Hugh Burcett directing carols. Gifts, fruit, candy, nuts, and ice cream were shared with about 45 attendees.
Hubert Johnson of the Methodist Home in Waco spoke at a First Methodist Church social night. He reviewed the home’s history and how it helps children. Dr E E White gave the invocation, Bonnie Newberry led the session, and Dr R 9 4 Zarried delivered the benediction before a covered dish supper. About 75 people attended.
Friday events include Scouts Troop 61 at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for an American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party. Kirkland HD Club hosts its annual Family Christmas dinner at 7 30 p m. Country Club hosts Family Night. Saturday features a Stazuar at the WDC building.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW David W. Brown Post 2512 honored Gold Star Mothers at its annual Christmas Dinner at the Childress Hotel. Decorations by Mrs. Vitt Mrs. Holland and Mrs. Whitfield. Gifts and secret pals announced for 1957. Special gifts to Mrs. J. M. Brown Mrs. W. K. Peden and officers. Mrs. Collins performed accordion selections and a Christmas reading by Mrs. Custer. Carols sung by all. Additional attendees listed.
The Business Women's Circle of the First Baptist Church elected Mrs. J. Turner as advisor at a Tuesday meeting. New member Miss Anna Jean Havens joined. A Lottie Moon Christmas program featured Wanda Richardson and others. The group planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and offered prayers for the world conflict. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cheatham.
A winter piano recital by Mrs. Aubrey Hilburn's pupils was held Wednesday evening at the Woman's Department Club with a large audience of parents and friends. The program listed many young performers including Vickie Stevens Pat Henry Judy Henderson Beverly Holton Mike Henderson Billyve Fern Hopkins Mary Turner Jeanette Cavie Sherron Wortring Jerry Henderson Bill Edrington Perry Leon Stevens Leatrice Adams Martha Nell Miller Cindy Taff Michael Ehrle Selinda Hamilton Sharon Hammit Glancy Webb Sandra Wisdom Carolyn Mooney Diana Mock Julia Ann Stamps Judy Wilson Sandra Wrinkle Jimmy Danner Carolyn Rae Mooney Marilyn Baker Kay Ann Eatherly Carol Clem Higley Joy Schaefer Marilyn Lambert Rickie Turner Paula Mae Bradley Mildred Long Carolyn Smith. Mrs Hilburn dismissed classes until after the new year.
Members of the Esther Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church hosted a supper at Dr. Clifton Tennison's home. Special guests Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson attended. The event featured a long buffet with Christmas decor and a screening of travel slides by Dick Mitchell.
Kirkland Baptist Women's Missionary Union gathered for mission study led by Mrs W O Nippert who finished teaching the book Japan Advances Living For Jesus was sung to open and a Romans 8 devotional followed Tea was served Japan style Present other members included Mesdames Grover Sides L V Royal Black Key Clyde Nipert and Earl Cook
Weather forecast for West Texas calls for clear to partly cloudy and warmer conditions with mild nights through Saturday. In local notes, Guy Mayo’s condition remains unchanged after transfer to Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. Sammy Winkler of Estelline was in Childress on business today. Visitors to L. L. Baker’s home included George Gregory of Turkey. Charles Beierschmitt is home recovering from major surgery at Childress General Hospital. Jolce Lee Frith of Fort Worth visited with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Frith. Friths returned to Fort Worth for holidays. Odessa Gillespie and Stanley Bell wedding planned in Margaret Texas at the grandparents home, Clarence Bounds. Marie Murray Weatherly is in room 206 at Lubbock Methodist Hospital after surgery.
Radio Budapest reports the largest battle yet in Hungary with counter revolutionaries firing on Red Army units and a theater set ablaze. Geza Barany, called an ordinary criminal, leads partisans as border towns report clashes and a near 300 Russian deaths nearby. Hungarian workers extend a nationwide strike resisting police and Soviet tanks.
The 24 hour period ended 11 30 am Friday saw a high of 50 degrees at 11 30 am and a low of 26 degrees at 4 30 am Friday. Temperatures follow with readings.
Demonstrators in Jerusalem march with flags and slogans opposing the withdrawal from Sinai. The Herut Party claims Gaza evacuation will lead to Gaza's internationalization and then Jerusalem's, calling such steps an unconditional political surrender.
The Belgian Socialist Foreign Minister Paul Henri Spaak was named NATO secretary general to succeed Lord Ismay and will assume the post next April. The announcement came as NATO allies agreed that more atomic tactical weapons are needed to counter the Soviet threat without bankrupting taxpayers.
The Cee Vee Community Club finalized a December 15 Christmas social at Mrs. T A Riddell's home during a recent meeting hosted by Mrs. S D Lawrence. Members revealed secret pals at the event and spent the afternoon quilting for the hostess.
Mrs Jimmy Turner hosted the No Ka Yo Camp Fire group meeting at her home Monday afternoon The girls planned the Christmas party set for December 17 at leader Mrs E A Sanders home They made hospital favors and served lemonade and cup cakes Attending were leaders Mrs Sanders and Mrs Floyd Mitchell and members JoAnn Mitchell Rickie Turner Donna Sanders Karen Trosper Hazel Acrey DeeDee Arrington and Barbara Sledge
The hospital lists visiting hours from 10:30 A M to 11:30 A M and 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 P M Admitted is Mrs A Priest Jr on Thursday Dismissed are L M Seay on Thursday Mrs Dora Diggs Friday and Vv G Garrett Friday
A catalog style item list shows fire trucks tractors dump trucks archery sets black boards ranges washing machines refrigerators mixers auto transports beauty kits tinker toys road graders paint sets airplanes.
A birthday note lists celebrations for Sidney Key, Mrs. Francis Sport, L. W. Messer, Nolan Maxwell, E. N. Newberry, and tomorrow for Lo Nell Burch, Mrs. J. M. Crawford, Peanut Rollins, Emily Sue Payne, and David W. Haymes Jr.
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