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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1965

Page

3

Saybury Robe Ad Blesses Christmas Gift Fashion

A Saybury robe offers a warm festive gift described as soft and feminine. Available in ruby red sapphire blue or topaz in short or full length styles to be a favorite through the year.

Miss Weightman Showered Before Her Eldorado Nuptials

Miss Sandra Weightman bride elect of Kenneth Springer of Eldorado Oklahoma received a pre nuptial shower Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs A B Clements. Guests signed a register and opened gifts assisted by her mother and the groom’s mother. A table of chosen china was presented to the honoree by her hosts.

Kirkland Sandra Weightman Kenneth Springer Eldorado Oklo A. B. Clements Leland Cagle Ebb Manuel Ernest Thomas W. P. Fowler Arlie Key Virgil Weatherly Lotella Voyles C. T. Anderson Debbs Hill Dee Pickrel Dale Driver Genell Miller Jerry Gressett Bernard Gressett

VEW Auxiliary Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

The VEW Auxiliary held its annual Christmas dinner Saturday at a local restaurant with Mrs. Nora Brown giving the invocation. Christmas cut-out place cards and blue deco were used, Lois Arnold read "The Littlest Angel," and gifts were exchanged among attendees including Christine Holland Dorine Rolfins Jean Gray Donna Mills Ruth Stiner Muriel Harp Virginia Hassell Ethel Laningham Rusty Baker Junita Maddox Carrie Cline Carolyn Rollins.

Cub Scouts Host Party for Parents in Den Four

Den Four Pack 61 sponsored by Elks Lodge 1213 held a party Saturday evening at the home of Mrs W L Wikman and Mr Eikman. Santa Claus surprised the attendees as about 37 guests gathered to celebrate with Cubs Steve Bird Ricky Carmack Curtis Hajek Barry Dill Roger Eikman Ronnie Hawkins Delbert Love Shane Morey Guy Lynn Nelson Jim Shelton and Joe Webster.

Cub Scouts of den Four Elks Lodge W. L. Wikman Eikman Santa Claus Steve Bird Ricky Carmack Curtis Hajek Barry Dill Roger Eikman Ronnie Hawkins Delbert Love Shane Morey Guy Lynn Nelson Jim Shelton Joe Webster

Local forecast and social notes from Borger area

Mostly cloudy and cooler with light snow tonight and Wednesday. Low around 30 and high near 35. plus a rundown of local visits and weekend trips among residents and relatives in Borger Dimmitt Lubbock Fort Worth Los Angeles Roswell and Payson with several families attending events and funerals.

Tex Ellison Elizabeth Crady Hettie Aran Borger T. D. Dorsett T. A. Loter Jerry Barlow Cee Wee Miles Clapp Golden Stockton Blakesburg Iowa Nannie Repp James Thomas Clifton Los Angeles Calif Bert Hargrave Jack Short Lucy Fort Worth Alix Hargrave Frank Buster Roswell N. M H. E. Edwards

Snow Streak Continues Across Texas Weather Outlook

Snow and cold air sweep portions of Texas as the system moves east with light accumulations in northeast to south central regions. Cotulla reported .43 inches in about an hour while Brownsville reached a near 79 degree high and Amarillo saw mild conditions with no measurable precipitation.

Midlands Rocky Mountains Texas Cotulla Brownsville Amarillo

High School Renovation and Cafetorium Proposal

Continued notes show a proposed high school project of 60 000 square feet with total cost around 720 000 including a cafeteria. Removing the cafeteria saves 60 000. Remodeling existing facilities on the current high school would cost 111 000 and Wilson remodeling lists 10 000 lighting 5 000 acoustical tile 1 000 misc repairs and 75 000 for the cafetorium.

Wilson

Council Declares Pool Highway Hazard in Bognor

Municipal Council in Bognor has labeled a seaside holiday camp swimming pool beside a highway a traffic hazard. Officials seek a screen around the pool to prevent driver distraction by bikini clad swimmers this summer.

Bognor Eng UPI

Perry Brothers Dinner Social Highlighted by Gift Exchange

Perry Brothers personnel gathered Sunday evening at the Stamps home for a holiday dinner with families as guests. The damask table featured pyracantha sprays and a blue ornament tree with lights as gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Ralph Vallone Paula Gerra Michelle Clyde Holeman Earl Harris Fred Vaughan Monica Lisa Harry Grillet Lyndie Morene Farris Mike Sumrall and Morene Farris.

Perry Brothers Roy Stamps Messrs Mmes Ralph Vallone Paula Gerra Michelle Clyde Holeman Earl Harris Fred Vaughan Monica Lisa Harry Grillet Lyndie

Decorating With Empty Cans for Christmas

New York tips from the American Iron and Steel Institute show a simple way to craft bright holiday decor using empty cans tin snips and long nose pliers. Cut end sections mark lines bend strips to curl inward or outward then suspend medallions as decorations.

New York UPI American Iron and Steel Institute

Academy Fixture Holywood Emcee to Anchor Oscar Show

Baby Hope will emcee next year's Academy Award event for his 12th appearance, the most by any performer. The longtime host secures another turn at the Hollywood ceremony, highlighting his enduring association with the Oscars.

Academy Holywood APT Baby Hope

Ugly Wall Divides Two Worlds at Berlin Christmas

Berlin residents face a fragile thaw as East and West Berliners receive limited access for Christmas. The November 24 agreement permits West Berliners to visit relatives in West Berlin while East Berliners mainly face travel bans. Candlelight along the 26 mile Wall border marks the season's symbol of separation and plea for solidarity.

Berlin UPI

Hospital Visiting Hours and Admittances

Visiting hours are morning 9 30 to 10 38, afternoon 2 30 to 4, evening 7 to 8 38. Admitted are Mrs J B Webster Monday, Mrs T E Rutledge Monday, Mrs Etta Sartin Monday, Nina King Monday, Tommy Brewer Monday. Dismissed J H Peters Monday.

J. B. Webster T. E. Rutledge Etta Sartin Nina King Tommy Brewer J. H. Peters

Letters to Santa from a four year old Tammy Miller

A child writes to Santa Claus asking for a bicycle a Barbie and a Skooter doll with cloth. She asks Santa to remember all the other boys and girls and signs as Tammy Miller.

Santa Tammy Miller

Margret to star in The Swinger at Paramount

Ann Margret, noted for her public romance image, will headline the film The Swinger at Paramount Pictures. The project signals a bold casting move highlighting her screen presence and star power.

Hollywood UPI Ann- Margret Paramount

Social calendar deadlines and club meetings listed

Deadline for social notes is 9 a m Sunday issue 11 a m Saturday. Tuesday 3 p m Brewer Circle with Mrs Jim Cribbs Cates Circle with Mrs Du and Bruce Andrews Circle with Mrs Allan Murray Roberson Circle with Mrs Tom Roberson Wednesday 2 30 p m Tell Women's Chorus in schoolhouse 7 30 p m MYF Sub District meeting in Estelline Say happy birthday tomorrow to Mrs J M Crawford Diane Cheatheam Mrs Curtis Keith

Zoe J. M. Crawford Childress Crawford Louise Allen Lubbock Margaret Davis Grandbury Childress County McHenry Crawford Brewer Jim Cribbs Cates Duand Bruce Andrews Allan Murray Roberson Tom Roberson Estelline Diane Cheatheam Curtis Keith

December Holiday Club Events Calendar Summary

A village calendar lists Rotary Club, church, and school events from December 14 to 31. Parties and programs at Ranchouse, Assembly of God, First Methodist, First Baptist, West Texas Utilities, and other venues include youth departmental parties, classes, cantata, dinners, a charity party, and a dance cancellation due to high school basketball tournaments. DeMolay dance canceled with potential later date.

Ranchouse Joe Alien J. E. Turner Ave. H. NW Assembly of God Church Dan Jones Village Inn Fellowship Hall West Texas Utilities Far Park Auditorium First Baptist Church Tel C. V. Johnson Wesleyan Service Guild Lula M. Carter WDC Assembly of God Chrch Lone Star Gas Co Veterans Building UDC W. M. Stiner Methodist Church First Methodist Elks Lodge Don Allen

Barong Tagalog Santa Arrives in Philippines

In Manila, Santa Claus adopts Filipinoized look due to heat and nationalism. Advertisements feature sleighs drawn by water buffaloes and Santa wears a barong tagalog made of pineapple fiber with a salako hat. Traditional Santa persists in department stores but could fade.

Manila UPI Santa Claus Philippines Santa North Pole

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