Nuptial shower honors Misses King and King
Twin brides elect Miss Jean King and Miss Jean King were feted at a pre nuptial shower in the Church of Christ Annex. The event featured autumn green and antique gold decor, bridal books, and a central wedding bell display. The two will marry in a double ceremony January 25 at the Church of Christ, with gifts and hostesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean King
W. A. King
Church of Christ
King
Mamieing
Z. J. Harmon
Ray Naron
Atts Leach
Jerry Harmon
Norman Naron
Marie King
Karl VanBibber
Joe Shelby Smith, Jr
Amarillo
Margie
Troy Colcott
Miss Smith
Shelby Smith Sr
Childress
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Amarillo High School
Expressway of
Wilson School
Tom Thumb
Nan
Gwen Naron
Mary Margaret Brummett
Mesdames Watts Leach
Luther Miller
Homer McMinn
James Murphy
Dave Brummett
Bud Gooch
Dewayne Sims
Paul
Mrs Brown Hosts HDC Holiday Party
Mrs W L Brown entertained the South Childress HDC for their annual holiday gathering on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Cross recited Christmas Bells and Mrs Meinzer spoke on Christmas Holiday Customs of Various Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brown
South Childress Hdc
W. M- Cross
Lewis Meinzer
Miles Clapp
W. A. Dacus
Lonnie Elkins
R. B. Lane
Mittie Newberry
Piano Students Holiday Party At Diggs Studio
Diggs Studio of Music hosted a holiday party and gift exchange this week with Miss Carrie Mae Diggs and Tom Shelton as hosts. Attendees included Phyllis Preston Cheryl Jones Gay Elliott Suzanne Thurman Sandra Nelson Debra Bird Marsha Thaten Terry Trosper Jackie Webb Mac Crone Todd Toft Charles Stephens Bill Preston and Kerry Meason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs Studio of Music
Carrie Mae Diggs
Tommy Shelton
Phyllis Preston
Cheryl Jones
Gay Elliott
Suzanne Thurman
Sandra Nelson
Debra Bird
Marsha Thaten
Terry Trosper
Jackie Webb
Mac Crone
Todd Toft
Charles Stephens
Bill Preston
Kerry Meason
Cherish the fur ring collar from old coats
A domestic suggestion advises transforming outdated winter fur trim into a ring collar to wear with plain coats, an ascot, or a hat. The note promotes recycling fur for stylish accessorizing rather than discarding it.
Fresh New Knits Highlight Midwinter Fashion Trends
Gaile Dugas surveys knit fashions across the nation for daytime travel sports casual and formal wear. Knits are chic wrinkle resistant and flattering to all figures with midwinter colors like pink yellow rouge red and blueberry blue. The Norfolk jacket sweater dress and knit suit lead the trend as brighter hues replace black for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tropics
Poinsettia Apple Cake from Washington Friends
A Christmas variation of a classic recipe from Washington readers. Candied apple slices form poinsettias atop a two layer apple cake with orange zest, cinnamon, and whipped vanilla cream. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
Enteprise Assa
Washington
Home Economics Club Holiday Dinner and Social
The Home Economics Club enjoyed its annual holiday dinner and social at the Woman's Department Club. Glen Stiner opened with an invocation before a seasonal dinner hosted by Mrs Stiner. Mrs Garland Collins entertained with accordion pieces, Mrs Vern Rucker read a story, and LeRoy Gaines led carols with Mrs Jess Key. Hostesses included Mesdames Wilbur Williams Leo Inman W E Garrison Dan Jones Clyde Martin Gaines Stiner A M Woods Roy Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Woman's Department Club
Glen Stiner
Stiner
Garland Collins
Vern Rucker
LeRoy Gaines
Jess Key
Wilbur Williams
Leo Inman
W E Garrison
Dan Jones
Clyde Martin
Gaines
A.M. Woods
Roy Perkins
Mesdames
East Ward PTA Holiday Program Winners Named
East Ward School students performed in the PTA holiday program on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Erwin Carter's room won the room count as about 80 parents and teachers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward School
PTA
Erwin Carter
Auxiliary Has Annual Dinner and Gift Exchange
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual dinner and gift exchange Thursday at a local cafe. Members enjoyed a festive meal at long white tables, exchanged gifts, and revealed secret pals. New members introduced included Dorothy Nichols and Virginia Risinger among others. Stella Eikman led the dinner invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Stella Eikman
Mesdame
Dorothy Nichols
Virginia Risinger
Lataine Dillard
Doris Teague
Estelene Armstrong
Pat Prosser
Curtain Ringer Use Clip Rings Instead of Sewn Brass Rings
Do not sew brass rings to curtains for hanging. Use spring clip rings to allow machine washing. Removing sewn rings is unnecessary with clips.
Union Flat HDC Social Leaves Teamwide Carols
Mrs. Newman Reeves and Mrs. J C Terrell led readings at Union Flat Home Demonstration Club holiday social. Group carols preceded refreshments as listed ladies and visitors joined in the season gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Reeves
J.C. Terrell
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club
C. J. Cheatheam
Myrtle Compton
M. E. Jones
W. B. Gartrell
Laura Heckathorn
L. H Holtman
M. Patteson
Troy Hackler
Fred Mitchell
Harry Mitchell
W. D. Tensfield
Roy King
Lon Hassell
R. O. Law
B. J. Teague
W E. Rule
N. D. Rogers
PF. B&b. Snider
Mary Scott
Neal Musgrove
High Point 4 H Club installs new officers
Donnalene Bearden is installed as president of the High Point 4 H Club at a community house meeting. Lewene Mullins becomes vice president with Wilson Holman as secretary Charlotte Howard as reporter and Van Bearden and Juanita Kelley as council delegates. Nadine Parr serves as installation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnalene Bearden
High Point 4-H Club
Lewene Mullins
Wilson Holman
Charlotte Howard
van Bearden
Juanita Kelley
Council
Nadine Parr
Christ Child
Carol Mahan
Howard Henry Hunter
W. Holman
Larry Patterson
W. Bearden
James Roy Austin
Linda Ritchie
Music Room
Bruce Patterson
Mrs. Parr
Lila Holman
Frank Howard
Vicki Mulfins
Mark
Paula
Brent Parr
Andy Scott
Mary Ann Austin
Jim Decker
Pat Betty
Sharon Painter
Mesdames Lewis Mullins
Dean Decker
J. W. Patterson
Woodrow Holman
Marv Scott
Woodrow Hunter
Harry Cox
Collar removal creates a quick fur-lined winter coat look
A simple styling tip suggests removing the collar to transform a plain fabric coat. Then a small fur ascot is tucked into the neckline for added warmth and style.
Pot-Pourri from Childress Texas Holiday Season Reflections
A holiday column from The Childress Index recalls travels to Austin for a highway meeting and county duties, notes blessings for Toby Leonard and Charlie Roper, and shares town visits from Paducah Aspermont and others. It ends with witty lines on advancing busyness before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Price
Jean
Commission
Toby Leonard
Jess Key
Key
Toby
Wee Charlie Roper
Scottish Rite
Dallas
Childress
Mrs E T Pittard Speaks at WSCS Luncheon
Mrs E T Pittard of Anson, noted Methodist Church leader, headlined a WSCS luncheon at First Methodist with Hemphill Circle as host. Rev J A McDonald gave the invocation as attendees from King Memorial Tell and Cee Wee churches gathered to hear about the Tenth World Council of Churches with 52 nations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T Pittard
Anson
Methodist Church
First Methodist
WSCS
Hemphill Circle
J. A. McDonald
Pittard
World Council of Churches
King Memorial
Tell
Cee Wee
Lone Star Blue Birds Hold Holiday Gathering
The Lone Star Blue Birds enjoyed their regular Thursday after noon meeting with a holiday party. Gifts were exchanged and a social hour of games followed. Refreshments were served by members including Sheila Billings Lila Crabtree Donna Drake Debra French Jana Jones Deborah Seal Pamela West Andrea Wilson Dee Ann Young Mrs Roma Jones and Mrs Leon Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Blue Birds
Sheila Billings
Lila Crabtree
Donna Drake
Debra French
Jana Jones
Deborah Seal
Pamela West
Andrea Wilson
Dee Ann Young
Roma Jones
Leon Wilson
Sparkling Blue Birds Honored At Henderson Fete
Holiday party Thursday honored Sparkling Blue Birds with a courtesy from sponsors Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Henderson. A friendship circle ceremony followed by a Christmas wish, candle lighting, purse gifts for each girl, a tree angel, exchanges, and refreshments. Names listed include Theta Allison and Nancy Ann Clover among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Henderson
Theta Allison
Nancy Ann Clover
Kathy Dean Crawford
Mary Jane Hickman
Darlene — Lankford
Judy Parker
Vickie Smith
Barbara Stevens
Jan Thomas
Shelia Nichols
Charlene Lankford
Betty Crawford
Paisley Magic in Featherweight Wool Jersey
A note on the versatile Paisley print in a featherweight wool jersey. The style is described as highly handy for winter wardrobes.
Knit for P. M. Evening fashions in silver and gold
The item describes a street length knit suitable for evening wear in silver and gold. It can be belted or worn as a shift, reflecting current fashion trends and styling options.
First Baptist TEL Class Luncheon With Christmas Program
The TEL Class at First Baptist held a Friday luncheon in Fellowship Hall with holiday decorations. Rev. Joe Allen gave the invocation and Mrs. Allen presented the Christ mas story Wood Carvers Christmas Story. Carols were led by Mrs. Carl Hudson with piano by Mrs. Henry Baker Sr. Attendees included Mesdames Simpson Nash Scogem DeArmond Richerson Collins Teague Meador and guests Rev and Mrs Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Joe Allen
Allen
Wood Carvers
Carl Hudson
Henry Baker
Mesdames
Margaret Simpson
D.O. Nashrthur Scogem
J. H. DeArmond
Ed Richerson
Bob Collins
Ben Teague
W- T. Meador
H. T. Wright
Communion Service at St Luke's Church Today
The Rev. Charles Carman will lead Holy Communion at 4 p m today in St Luke's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carman
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Social calendar event notes at Central Christian Church
The week lists a Christmas tree at 7 p m at Central Christian Church, a 7 30 p m Fellowship Guild dinner with Mrs Dora Diggs, an Eastern Star pot luck and gift exchange in WDC at 7 p m, a Queen Esther Class party with Mrs Fay Eatherly at 7 30 p m, Artis Circle party with Mrs Kenneth Artis at 7 30 p m, Central Christian Family Night supper at 7 p m, and a 2 p m Friday North Childress HDC gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Fellowship Guild
Dora Diggs
Eastern Star
WDC
Progressive Mothers
Fay Eatherly
Artis
Kenneth Artis
Central Christian Family
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R. Wright Armstrong
Margie Smith
Mrs. Brown
Janet Henry
Gaile Dugas
Edotr Newspaper Enterprise Assn
NEW York
NEA
Norfolk
Mia Editions
Cortina
Mia
Home Ec Club
East Ward Pta
Union Flat
Tokyo
Manners Py Miller
Childress Index
Paducah
Greenbelt
Aspermont
Stoney
Ann Jackson
New York City
Great Town
Jan Smith
Gene Smith
Frank Ehiiles
Ellen Bird
Dr. Albert
Tony
East
Tennessee
Riews
Blue Bird News
Lone Star
Paisley
KNIT
P. M
TEL
ST. Luke's
North Childress
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