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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1967

Page

3

Rogers Shapes Gentle TV Vision For Children

Pittsburgh on site Fred Rogers visited a local elementary school where a boy recognized him as Mister Rogers from Misterogers Neighborhood on WQED. He spoke of making TV that respects children and helps them grow through real dialogue and environments they recognize. Current NET plans include a new series beamed to 120 stations next February.

Rudy Cernkovic Pittsburgh UPI Fred Rogers Misterogers WQED United States Rogers Revere Daniel Grandpere Boston National Educational Television NET

Christmas Season Community Calendar Listings

A series of holiday events listed by date including parties at Wesleyan Service Guild and First Methodist, dinners by Home Economics Club and UDC luncheon, Rotary and MYF gatherings, a Childress High School Band concert, and the Childress Riding Club Christmas party. Named locations include Miss Lula Mae Carter home Fellowship Hall Veterans Building Hotel Childress Rogers Canon high school and Community Building.

Wesleyan Service Guild Lula Mae Carter Fellowship Hall WDC Philathea First Methodist LVN Associator Veterans Building Rotary Hotel Childress Bruce Parr UDC Young Homemakers Rogers Canon Childress High School High School Childress Riding Club

Apple Topping Crumble Recipe Steps for Baking

A simple crumble topping for baked apples uses rolled oats brown sugar cinnamon and melted butter. Layer sliced apples with lemon juice bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes until tender yields six servings. An unrelated survey notes Texas spends over 200 million yearly on turf establishment and maintenance per home lawns parks and sports fields.

Texas A. C. Novosad

Senate Fight Over Welfare Bill Raises Rights Concerns

Mansfield rebuked the Senate for a sudden action claiming unvoidable absence and bias in the voice vote. Sen. Tydings took blame for liberals' defeat while arguing the measure limits on AFDC would affect urban enrollments and local costs. House action approved the compromise with provisions on work programs and RF Kennedy’s exemptions removed.

Mansfield Senate Joseph S. Tydings Dmd House Robert F. Kennedy D-N-Y

100 Percent Dacron Knit Suits For Texan Men

A Houston tailor promotes 100 percent Dacron knit 2 and 3 piece suits for men in Texas. The ad notes hand wash in cold water and positions the item as a wardrobe essential. The snippet ends with a date placeholder 10-26.

Dacron Jo Frank Houstorn Texa

Trolinder Circle Meeting Opens With Nigeria Yugoslavia Talk

Mrs C Q Trolinder chaired a Tuesday morning circle meeting at her home. Coffee hour preceded the program on culture and worship. The talk featured Mesdames Vandiver, Martin, Loveless and Trolinder. WMU president Mrs H L Couch led opening prayer. Closing prayer by Mrs Loveless. Attendees included Mrs E A Beaver and Gene Stewart.

C. QO. Trolinder H. L. Couch WMU W. Adams Nigeria Yugoslavia Jess Vandiver Howard Martin B. F. Loveless Trolinder Mmes E. A. Beaver Gene Stewart

Letters To Santa From Rural Children

A compilation of Christmas wishes from children ages nine and three detailing requested gifts such as bicycles, toys, clothes, and dolls. The letters list addresses in Texas towns and emphasize gratitude to Santa, service members, and families, with notes of good behavior and regional relocation.

Mommie Kimberly Shalen

Christmas Party At Mrs Hembree Home

The annual Christmas party was held Tuesday evening at the decorated home of Mrs. W J Hembree with Mrs F L Decker leading the opening prayer. President Mrs C C Rosamond conducted the business meeting and a basket for a needy family and a donation to the Lottie Moon Fund were approved.

W. J. Hembree F. L Decker CC. Rosamond Lottie Moon Leo Inman

Christmas Guild Dinner and Program Held at Multiple Homes

A Christmas season meeting featured a turkey dinner in Mrs. Glen Stiner’s decorated home with Mrs. Howard Preston giving the invocation. The event included a business session led by Mrs. Louise Bowers, a Christmas story read by Mrs. Bob Clapton, carols, and gift exchange. Other attendees included Mrs. Dora Diggs, Mrs. Henry Webb, and many members. funds and scrip tures were shared, and a life offering was noted for a ill member. A separate First Methodist Church gathering by Mrs. John Cates featured hymns, a devotional, and an orphanage contribution, with subsequent refreshments. The Naomi Class held a holiday party and gift exchange in Mrs. C. C. Broughton’s home, led by the class teacher.

Glen Stiner Howard Preston Louise Bowers Central Christian Church Dora Diggs Bob Clapton Black Circle Donald Black A. P. Towles Fred Sherwood H. D. Wilson Luke Mmes Ben Hardison P. Hamilton George Palmer Virgil Ellis Clyde Sherwood Lizzie Garrison Allen Murray J. J. Williamson John Cates Philathea First Methodist Church Alvis Maddox EF. R. Reeves Matthew Weldon Teague Henry Hawkins John Henley B. L. Lackford Orvil Thornton Lonnie Garrison Arlie Key A. F. Verner Lillie Castleberry A. McCoy J. D. Hardin Naomi C. C. Broughton Mike Wilson

Birth of Chris Celebrated With Local Guests

Luke Birth notice notes hostesses Mmes Johnnne Williams Jarma Evans Charlie Moore and B D Buckley at the event. Refreshments served to those listed and Mmes Irene Winter Charles Reynolds Elmo Jones Arthur Veal C D Dewis Ivy Lambert Buford Austin L M Curtis Teddy Greer Joe Hix I John Seay and guest Mrs Peggy Collins.

Rogram Chris Luke Mmes Johnnne Williams Jarma Evans Charlie Moore B. D. Buckley Broughton Irene Winter Charles Reynolds Elmo Jones Arthur Veal C. D. Dewis Ivy Lambert Buford Austin L. M. Curtis Teddy Greer Joe Hix I John Seay Peggy Collins

Mrs Crawford Honored on 95th Birthday by Church Group

Mrs. Crawford, devoted member of First Methodist Church, celebrated her 95th birthday with the Robertson Circle at Mrs. C. Bailiff’s home. A lingerie gift followed the birthday song, and photographs were taken as a holiday cake and refreshments were served.

J. M. Crawford First Methodist Church Roberson C. Bailiff Crawford Tom Roberson Fred Story

Dinner Party In Gage Home Hosts Annual Holiday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Neil Gage hosted the annual holiday dinner for the Gage Food Store staff at their home Monday evening. Guests included Don McFarland Ros Wade Gilbert Campbell Charlie Johnson Mike Lew Mullins Levene Vickie Ted Whitehead Ellis Travis Don Gage Lisa Mrs Liz Driver Wayland Eason R C Francis J E Vaught and Thomas Hall. Gifts were exchanged during the social hour.

Neil Gage Personne of Gage Food Store Messrs Mmes Don McFarland Ros Wade Gilbert Campbell Charlie Johnson Mike Lew Mullins Levene Vickie Ted Whitehead Ellis Travis Don Gage Lisa Liz Driver Wayland Eason R C. Francis J. E. Vaught Thomas Hall

Barbara Ann Baker to Wed Allen Chrostowski in Dumas

Mrs. Gertrude Baker of Amarillo announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Barbara Ann to Allen Eugene Chrostowski in Dumas. The couple will exchange vows January 12, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church in Dumas.

Gertrude Baker Amarillo Childress Barbara ‘Ann Allen Eugene Chrostowski Dumas

Belles Lettres Dinner Hosts Share Christmas Gift Exchange

Miss Lula Mae Carter and Mrs Frank Wallin hosted a Belles Lettres Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Carter's home. Attending were Mmes Louise Bowers Lillie Castleberry Dora Diggs Mary Jane Heath W I Huces Glen Stiner Rowden Jefferies P A Preslar Hal Price Miss Kate Bigger staff Carrie Mae Diggs Nellie Agnes Kennedy Frances Long and a guest Mrs Clarence Partain of Amarillo.

Lula Mae Carter Frank Wallin Miss Carter Mmes Louise Bowers Lillie Castleberry Dora Diggs Mary Jane Heath W. I. Huces Glen Stiner Rowden Jefferies P. A. Preslar Hal Price Kate Biggerstaff Carrie Mae Diggs Nellie Agnes Kennedy Frances Long Clarence Partain Amarillo

UDC Childress Chapter Invites Public to Christmas Luncheon

A spokesman for the United Daughters of the Confederacy Childress Chapter invites the public to a Christmas luncheon at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Veterans Building.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Childress Chapter Veteran's Building

Birthday Wishes for Mrs Crawford and Diana Cheatheam

Happy Birthday tomorrow to Mrs J M Crawford and Diana Cheatheam. Also wishing a Happy Anniversary to Mr and Mrs C J Lyons.

J. M. Crawford Diana Cheatheam C J Lyons

Weather highs and lows reported across the U S

The U S Weather Bureau recorded the day’s high of 87 degrees in Fort Myers Florida and a low of 22 below zero at Butte Montana. The report excludes Hawaii and Alaska from the statewide figures.

New York

Holiday Party at Home Demonstration Club Hosts

The Home Demonstration Club held its annual holiday party at Mrs. J. A. Stinnett’s home with hostesses Mesdames Hall Burton J. W. Bryant and H. J. Henderson.Mrs. A. Woods led prayer and carol singing accompanied by Mrs. Merrell Conn and Mrs. J. D. Cox. Refreshments followed with notices of a new Council Delegate and gift draws among members and guests.

Willis Moran Jim Phillips Deanna Bryant Burton Aubrey Testermian Mmes Oscar Glover Mary Leo Mmes Mary Scott Lucille Tutor California Roy Wygal H. S. Voyles H. D Rhodes Virgil Gamo Truman Mabry

Admitted and Dismissed List and Weather Outlook

Admitted: William Jones on Wednesday, Patricia Jones on Wednesday, Mrs John B Flis on Wednesday, Mandie James today. Dismissed: A P Towles on Wednesday, Mrs Jimmy Harman on Wednesday, Henry Green on Wednesday. Local forecast shows cloudy with freezing rain or snow possible, temperatures near 28 with a higher Friday.

William Jones Patricia Jones John Flis Mandie James A. P. Towles Jimmy Harman Henry Green

Fat Overweigh Proclaims Money Back Guarantee

An ad claims a weight loss product named Galaxon is available for $3.00 with a money back guarantee. The weak, garbled copy mentions Harp on Store and delivery terms but is unclear on specifics of the offer or company details.

Alaxon Ian Harp

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Che Teage Television In Review Crystal China Mugi Hallmark Cards Gwenallisa Udress, Texas First Federal Savings & Loan Dear Santa Claus Santa Clause Janis Mills Santa Clarendon 12Th N.W Santa Karen Rene Mills Cates Rebekah Mer Carolyn Sue Seay E Hicks II S. C. Montesey Childress Rebekah Lodge Wellington 2. H. Isbell M. C. Zeck Ernett Ware Faye Hoover White Rose Rebekah Lodge Fort Worth Mrs. Crawford Gage Belles Lettres Tell G. Nw Chiliress Hotel Cramer Food Market Wilson Colorado Red Frontier
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