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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1957

Page

8

Win Won Class Christmas Luncheon at First Methodist

Members of the Win Won Class of First Methodist Church held their annual Christmas luncheon Friday noon in the church dining parlor. Mrs. Frank Dorsey presided, Dr. E E White gave the invocation, and guests included Dr and Mrs Rollo Davidson and others. The group sang and exchanged gifts after an entertaining program featuring a Christmas story and a devotional. About 45 attended.

Win Won First Methodist Church Frank Dorsey E. E. White Rollo Davidson FE. E. White Mesdames F. A. White Charlie Scott John Scott Soy Pieco Calif Garrison Frank Hudson Fellowship Hall Davidson Jones Maddox Davidson Sant V. Jones Dorsey Madge Culberson

Adult Christmas Party at Estelline Methodist Church

The Estelline Methodist Church basement hosted an Adult Classes Christmas party on a Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed festive rooms, visiting and games, exchanged gifts, and listened to soft Yuletide music while served cakes fruit punch and coffee. Attendees included J A Balla J L Darby Pete Rigsby Walter Whaley Ernest Chandler L A Tucker Lonnie Richburg Cecil Adams Thurman Hutchins Wesdames Frankye Darby Echols Lillie Bagwell Sam Cooper Ed Leary Nell Curtis Iva Wright Joe Edins Henry Spradlin and Alice Eddins.

Fistelline Methodist Church Estelline Methodist Church Messrs Mmes J. A. Balla J. L. Darby Pete Rigsby Walter Whaley Ernest Chandler L. A. Tucker Lonnie Richburg Cecil Adams Thurman Hutchins Wesdames Frankye Darby Echols Lillie Bagwell Sam Cooper Ed Leary Nell Curtis Iva Wright Joe Eddins Henry Spradlin Alice Eddins

Estelline FFA Host Party for Future Homemakers Members

Members of the Estelline Chapter of Future Farmers of America entertained the Estelline Future Homemakers of America with a party in Cub banquet hall. About 35 members and guests attended as party games and a treasure hunt provided entertainment and refreshments of cookies and punch. Sponsors were T H Seay and Miss Agnes Nelson.

Future Farmers of American Estelline Future Homemakers of America Cub T H. Seay Agnes Nelson

Sherry Chiffon Pie and Butterscotch Crunch Pudding Recipe

A vintage New Year menu recipe outlines Sherry Chiffon Pie using strawberry or lemon filling, water, sherry or cranberry juice, sugar, almond extract, a baked shell, and almond slivers with optional whipped cream. Also describes Butterscotch Crunch Pudding with milk, pudding mix, and crushed peanut brittle, served for dessert. Tomorrow's dinner foods listed include fruit cup roast beef potatoes peas bread and beverages.

Home Arts Club Yule Party Highlights Nativity Theme

The Home Arts Club held its annual Yule Tide party at Mrs Fletcher Carter’s home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Tru man Webb presented an entertaining nativity program with Mrs Chester Hufstedner leading carols, Mrs J W Chambers at the piano, and Mrs W J Hembree passing out gifts as Santa. Refreshments were served by the hostess to numerous members listed.

Truman Webb Fletcher Carter J. L. Hicks Chester Hufstedner J. W. Chambers W. J. Hembree Santa Claus Mmes Belves Bailey Cecil Braly Ray Green John F. Herren J L. Hicks Lee Hollingsworth J. B Johnson L. W. McClendon Paul Ord A. Power Eugene Smith Herman Smith Walter Smith

Social calendar outlines Christmas events around town

Sunday open house hosted by Mr and Mrs W R Craig at 201 F Se 2 5 pm Central Christian Church presents annual Christmas play at 6 pm with social following King Memorial Methodist WSCS 7 pm Lettres Club Christmas dinner and gift exchange 6 30 pm etc. Various church circles clubs and dormitory parties listed through Friday with times and locations.

W. R. Craig F. Se Central Christian Church King Memorial Methodist WSCS Telle Lettres Club W. B Clynch Dora Diggs First Baptist Church Baker Circle Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Bellah Itf Exchange Mors Bob Maynard Sherwood Music Club Diggs

Buffet Supper for Young Married Couples at First Baptist

The Young Married Couples Class of First Baptist Church held a candlelight buffet at the home of Class Superintendent Jim Turner and wife on Thursday night. Vern Rucker and WW Rucker organized, with Mrs J B Holland and Morris Sullivan Silver leading arrangements. The event featured green and white decor, a white Christmas tree with blue lights, and 36 attendees including guests. Sunday School Superintendent Earl Harwell led grace before the dinner and games of 42 followed.

First Baptist Church Jim Turner Mer Earl Harwell

Zeta Sigma Phi Hosts Christmas Dinner

Zeta Sigma Phi and Beta Sigma Phi sororities held a Christmas dinner in Gay's Cafe private dining room on Thursday night. Attendees included George Weatherbee Warren Pryor Juarene Chares Smoot Bud Coats John Childer Magnet Stiner and Charlotte Martin along with other members.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Gay Thur Messrs Mmes George Weatherbee Warren Pryor Juarene Chares Smoot Chars Bud Coats John Childer Magnet Stiner Charlotte Martin

Rebecca Lodge Members Celebrate Christmas Party

Members of Rebecca Lodge gathered at the decorated home of Mrs. Ethel Burton Thursday night for a Christmas party. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Bonnie Grayson and Miss Gladys Stone. The group enjoyed TV programs and a chatter session with attendees Etta Sartin Lula Bell Brooks Steplhelia Smith Mildred Boles Letha Fite Minnie Rickert Margaret Johnson Mrs Grayson Miss Stone and Mrs Burton.

Rebecca Lodge Ethel Burton Burton Bonnie Grayson Gladys Stone Etta Sartin Lula Bell Brooks Stephelia Smith Mildred Boles Letha Fite Minnie Rickert Margaret Johnson Mrs. Grayson Miss Stone

Baptist WMU Holds All Day Meeting

The Women’s Missionary Union of Tell Baptist Church held an all-day meeting Thursday in observance of Lattie Hove Week of Prayer. Theme was For God So Loved the World. Mrs J C Smith presided as prayers and hymns guided the service with several members speaking on the theme.

W. C. Skinner A. H. Jones J. D. Adkisson Ernest Rea Randolph and Charlie White

Christmas Program at Central Christian Fellowship Guild

The Central Christian Fellowship Guild held its December meeting in Friendship Square. The program opened with the Lord's Prayer and Christmas carols led by Louise Bowers with Henry Webb at the piano. Mrs. Ken Jones read the Luke Christmas story and Julia Ross told "A Cowboy's Christmas" as a guest. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Louise Bowers and B E Kinghaum. Attendees included Morgan Preston, H. W. Shirley, Hal Price, Clarence Carter, Minnie Thaten, and Harry Thaten.

Louise Bowers Henry Webb Ken Jones Luke Julia Ross BE. E. Kinghaum Mmes. Morgan Preston H. W. Shirley Hal Price Clarence Carter Michie Thaten Harry Thaten

Nile River longest in the world

The Nile rises in Ethiopia and flows about 4145 miles to empty into the Mediterranean Sea. It stands as the world's longest river, shaping regional history and geography.

Nile Ethiopia Mediterranean

Home Economics Club Dinner Honors Husbands

The annual dinner honoring husbands of Home Economics Club members was held in the Woman's Department Club building. Hostesses included Mesdames Bartlett Inman Gaines and Privitt. Gifts from attendees were given to the Red Cross for distribution among children.

Home Economics Club Woman's Department Club Mesdames J. H. Bartlett Leo Inman Clyde Martin LeRoy Gaines Gerald Smith A. M. Privitt The Red Cross

TEL Class Enjoys Christmas Social at First Baptist Church

The TEL Class of First Baptist Church held its annual holiday social in the church parlor on Thursday night. Mrs. Russell Gross opened with a program led by Mrs. Margaret Simpson who read The Littlest Angel. Devotionals were given by Mrs. C. V. Johnson and Mrs. Gross with refreshments served by Mrs. Cray Prescott.

First Baptist Church Russell Gross Margaret Simpson C. V. Johnson Gross Cray Prescott Mmes. Simpson Gross Prescott J. W. Rucker Jim Fieds U. S. Fromm M. T. Bohannon H. L Easley J. W. McClain Henry Feely

Hughes Sunday School Dinner Told at First Methodist Church

The Hughes Sunday School class at First Methodist Church held a covered-dish dinner in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday night. Decorations featured red crepe runners, greenery, red tree ornaments, white styrofoam canes, and red ribbon. Rollo Davidson led the invocation before the meal and members brought gifts for the new nursery.

Fellowship First Methodist Church Hughes Sunday Rollo Davidson

Juvenile Music Group Honored At Christmas Party

Miss Carrie Mae Diggs and Roberta Hash hosted a Christmastide party at Diggs Music studio for pupils of the Juvenile MacDowell Music Club. A Santa Claus and reindeer scene lit the grand piano as gifts were arranged for Marilyn Walker and fellow attendees.

Carrie Mae Diggs Roberta Hash MacDowell Music Club Diggs Music Studio Marilyn Walker Leatrice Ann Adams Marsha Thaten Sheila Devoll Wanda Stamps Susanna Stephenson Rusty Jones Thomas Rutledge Gece Ia Rutledge Jackie Sue Webb Jennifer Gooch Sharon Walkup Terry Trosper Diana Huddleston Teresa Graham Suzette Clark Cheryl Devoll Karen Adams Mike Steve Judy Thaten

Tallest Trees in Victoria Australia Reach Great Heights

The State of Victoria in Australia is home to the mountain ash, the continent’s tallest tree, growing up to about 300 feet.

Victoria Australia

Ward Employes Hold Christmas Party

Montgomery Ward store employees and their spouses gathered at Hotel Childress for a traditional turkey dinner and gift exchange. Manager H. L. Betts received a token of appreciation. Music and entertainment followed with several attendees named.

Ward Montgomery Ward

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AY Gaynor Maddon NEA Food and Markets Home Arts Club Lave Yule Party Kingsway Ben Munson Mar East Ward PTA Queen Esther Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters KP Hall D. M. Stewart Calvary Baptist South Side Baptist First Methodist Central Christian Family Central Christian United Daughters of Confederacy W. M. Stiner First Baptist Gleaners Palmer Massey Larkspur Club Frank Taylor Cee Wee Community Club Zeta Sigma Phi Repeces Tell ' Baptist WMU Mmes. Doy Skinner White A. J. Lyles Randolph Aubrey Testerman Smith Christian Fellowship Guild Central Christian Fellowship Guild Friendship Square CHEVY Messrs. and Mines Frank Barksdale Bartlett Jesse Cannon D. B. Cline Gaines W. F. Garrison Inman Jess Key Roy Key Elmer Nelson Privitt Paul Rogers Gordon Shankle George Spear Obert Stevens Denese Roy E. Swain Glen Stiner Wilbur Williams A M. Woods C. E. Arganbricht Bert Affleck Frank Decker J. Walker Green C J Lyons Martin A. F. Verner TEL Hughes Juvenile Music Group Vdemora Chevrolet
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