West Texas Utilities Dinner Held in Childress
About 350 West Texas Utilities employees attended the district dinner in Fair Park Auditorium. The Vernon to Shamrock district includes Childress with headquarters there. Santa handed out gifts to 150 children while 535 years of service were honored among staff.
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West Texas Utilities
Childress
West
Naylor Mitchell
Abilene
Lark Bill
Jim Sowell
Quanah
John Hutchison
C. J. Lyons
Floyd Gilliland
Jo Lawson
Chillico
Santa Claus
Santa
Bingo
Guy Jones
E. E. Smith
Shamrock
Social Calendar Highlights Youth Pageant and Church Events
Central Christian Church hosts youth pageant rehearsal at 5 30 p m at the high school concert by Childress school bands at 2 p m First Methodist Cantata at 7 p m Monday features Primary 1 SS Dept party at First Baptist Church 7 p m IOOF Lodge meets 7 30 p m Tuesday items include WM mission study at First Baptist Church 9 30 a m and other church classes and socials.
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Central Christian Church
Childress
First Baptist Church
Ioof Lodge
Hall
Church of Christ
Dan Jones
H. L. Compton
First Methodist
United Daughters of Confederacy
W. M. Stiner
First Methodist Parlor
American Legion Auxiliary
el Rancho
Wesleyan Guild
Lula Mae Carter
North Childress
Home Economics Club Dinner in WDC Building
Home Economics Club and husbands enjoyed a holiday dinner Thursday evening in the WDC building. Rev Joe Allen gave an invocation before turkey dinner. Special guests included Miss Genie Allen and Mrs T B Brooks.
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Home Economics Club
WDC
Joe Allen
Sue Yager
Garland Collins
Betty Atkinson
Genie Allen
T. B. Brooks
Mmes
Frank Barksdale
Clyde Martin
LeRoy Gaines
Ben Hardison
C. B. Morris
A. M. Woods
L. T Bussey
Red Cross
United Super Markets Party At Cotton Home
United Super Market and United Drive-in employees held their annual holiday party Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cotton. The house was decorated for Christmas, games and gift exchanges occurred during the social hour, and about 30 guests were served refreshments.
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United Super Market
United Drive-in
J. E. Cotton
Lone Star Gas District Dinner Party Held
The Lone Star Gas Co district held its annual dinner at 6 30 Friday evening in the Veterans Building. A catered dinner was served to 45 attendees before a gift exchange.
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Lone Star Gas District
District Party of Lone Star Gas Co
Weighty coats feel lighter than they look
Bulky shaggy wool coats are lighter than expected. Try them on and you will find they are easier to wear than their appearance suggests.
New York Designers Unveil Spring 1963 Fashion Trends
Fashion notes highlight Dame Fashion looks with starched Venetian lace collars and jackets in navy or black. The trench coat returns in spring lines. Ceil Kapman showcases a short glittering silk trench and cerise chiffon dress. Polka dots surge as a spring staple, with oversized dot sizes. Lingerie colors coordinate with outerwear. head scarves gain elegance. Bill Blass presents silk chiffon and printed scarves for day and evening wear.
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Nited Press International
Dame Fashion
New York
Ceil Kapman
Bill Blass
Maurice Rentner
Love and Live Class Christmas Party at Burrus Buckley Home
The Love and Live Class held a holiday gathering at Mrs. Burrus Buckley’s home. Hostess Mrs. Hardy welcomed guests as carols filled the evening. Mrs. Joyce Cheatheam played piano, Mrs. J. E. Turner led the opening prayer, and Mrs. Cheatheam read the Christmas Story from Matthew and Luke. A red and green refreshment table offered seasonal foods, with attendees including Mines, Charlie Fletcher, Arthur Veal, D Ethridge, W J Lampert, Mac Dobbs, J W Seay, Floyd Evans, Charlie Moore, L M Curtis, and Ira Zuber.
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Burrus Buckley
Hardy
Joyce Cheatheam
J. E. Turner
Mines
Charlie Fletcher
Arthur Veal
D. Ethridge
W. J. Lampert
Mac Dobbs
J. W. Seay
Floyd Evans
Charlie Moore
L. M. Curtis
Ira Zuber
Former Resident Married In Albuquerque
Mr and Mrs John W Ochterbeck reside in Las Vegas New Mexico after a November 22 Albuquerque wedding and Grand Canyon trip. The bride Diana Spiess, Albuquerque native and Las Vegas resident, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Weddington. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W J Ochterbeck of Las Vegas. Rite was performed at Central Methodist Church by Rev Fulton Moore. The couple hosted a reception atop the First National Bank building in Albuquerque. The bride attended Las Vegas schools Highlands University and UNM. the groom earned a Texas A M degree and served in the military at Fort Astis and is active in the Las Vegas Jaycees.
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John W. Ochterbeck
Las Vegas
New Mex
Albuquerque
Grand Canyon
Diana Spiess
Childress
Frank Weddington
W. J. Ochterbeck
Central Methodist Church
Fulton Moore
First Nationa Bank
Waldo Spiess
Highlands University
The
University of New Mexico
Texas A and M
Fort Astis
Jaycees
Necklaces Shape Up In Shift Dress Necklines
The shift dress introduces two necklace lengths the long strand suits high or round collars and the choker enhances the boat neckline features a stylish pairing for readers.
Frances Ann Martin Marries Garry Wadley in Amarillo
Frances Ann Martin wed Garry Wadley in a double ring ceremony at the home of cousins in Amarillo. The couple to reside at Van Buren Apartments, Amarillo. Frances Ann is a 1963 Childress High School graduate, employed in hospital supply. Wadley is of Hollis, employed at a furniture company.
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W. Howard Martin
Childress
Frances Ann
Marillo
Garry Mac Wadey
Amarillo
Fred Wadley
Hollis
Howard G. Lyons
Tascosa Baptist Church
James Smith
Ophelia Club Annual Meeting Recalls Christmas Myths
The Ophelia Club held its annual holiday meeting at Mrs. Joe Bob Nivens home with co host Mrs. Paul Collins. Mrs. Royce Denton gave a chalk talk on The Myths and Legends of Christmas. Members included Mesdames Billy Holland Rothwell Helm Collier Jones Hunt Jamison Fowler Kinard Abram Abram Allen Hightower and guest Mrs. Denton.
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Ophelia Club
Joe Bob Nivens
Paul Collins
Royce Denton
Mesdames
Billy Holland
Billy Rothwell
J. N. Helm Jr
William Collier
Rayford Jones
Tommy Hunt
Glennon Jamison
Jack Fowler
Jack Kinard
Roy Abram
Bill Abram
Joe Allen
Beau Hightower
Mrs. Denton
Canned Apple Slices Added to Pancake Batter
Add canned apple slices finely chopped to the pancake batter and bake as usual. Serve with butter and syrup and finish with a dusting of cinnamon.
We the Women Indirect Testimony by Ruth Millett
A columnist calls out parents who tolerate evasive teen answers about parties curfews and dates. The piece urges direct questioning and firm boundaries, citing typical exchanges about chaperones car use study and supervision.
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Ruth Millett
Back Care Tips For Fashionable Shoulders
Fashion designers show backs and shoulders, so beauty care is essential. Use a back brush or loofah sponge while bathing and smooth cream or lotion over the shoulders to rid rough spots.
Paris Sees Woman Designer Shake Up Fashion World
Emmanuelle Khanh emerges as a major Paris fashion power, challenging male designers with feminine ready to wear. She criticizes traditional silhouettes and touts a body aware approach, featuring droop looks, dog ear collars, and bold color patchwork in spring lines.
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Paris
UPI
Ely One
Gabriel¢ Chanel
Tis
Emmanuelle K
Givenchy
Balaciaga
Miss Khanh
FAA Social Evening Welcomes New Associates at Airfield
Federal Aviation Agency personnel and their families enjoyed a social Thursday evening at the airfield. New associate Harold Dislinger and his family and Mrs. D. J. Jenkins were introduced. Refreshments were served to the 35 attending.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Harol Dislinger
D. J. Jenkins
Happy Birthday Tomorrow Elizabeth Huggins and Friends
Elizabeth Huggins and Mrs Herbert Later Leon Henley Luther Milley are wished a happy birthday tomorrow by friends and family.
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Elizabeth Huggins
Mrs. Herbert
Leon Henley
Luther Milley
Christmas Letter From Muscotah Neighbor Betty Higley
A festive, personal holiday note from Betty Higley of Muscotah recounts family news, church duties, and Christmas preparations. It mixes whimsical anecdotes about relatives, including Steve and Jeff, with reflections on tradition, baking, and community, ending with warm Season’s greetings.
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Noel
Francis
Chris
Christ
Emma Higley
Muscotah
Betty
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J. T. Patterson
Ochis Owen
R. C. Owen
Roswell
Fred Woodson
Henry T. Rhodes
Tokyo
Japan
Max Kellison
Shari Woodley
Paducah
Frances Ann Martin
FAA
Childress Index
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Derrill
Steve
Jeff
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Plymouth Rock
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Chief Tailfeather
Effingham
Walter Raleigh
Carol Higley
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