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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1976
Page
3
This week in Childress the High Point HDC hosts a holiday luncheon at Chaparrell Restaurant starting at 12 p.m. The event brings together members for seasonal fellowship and meal.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY announcements honor Barry Allen Preston Danny Gillem Danny Proffitt Rita Favor Chet Reeves Jr and many more. Anniversary notices include Mr and Mrs J C Harris and Mr and Mrs Weldon Catherall. A Saturday party for Mr and Mrs Oliver King marks their 61 years of marriage at Leisure Lodge dining room starting 2:30 PM.
Mrs Rowden Jefferies presented the Christmas story A Star is Born by Kenneth G Thifer at the First Baptist Turner group meeting held Tuesday morning in Miss Jewell Murrah’s home. Mrs Ernest Rea offered the opening prayer and Mrs Martha Harcrow the closing prayer. Refreshments were served to those mentioned and Mines Mittie Newberry J E Turner Dan Jones Nell Sides and Grace Atkisson.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Fisher announce the birth of a son Ronnie Mondale at 3 55 p m December 12 in Childress General Hospital. The infant weighed six pounds thirteen ounces at birth.
A Christmas program was presented in the church under Mrs Ray Don Caldwell. Music featured Mrs D Cox Wade Johnson and several participants including David Caldwell Todd Boykin Delynn Timmons Aimee Wyatt Toni Hassell Kirby Lambert Gloria Rodriguez Stran Smith and Connie Wyatt. After carols, all shared fellowship and a supper with Rev Jerry Hassell leading the invocation.
Mrs A E Edrington hosted the final circle meeting of the year with Miss Lulu Mae Carter presiding. Mrs Cecil Pryor gave the opening prayer and Mrs Virgil Brewer read the devotional before a Thank Offering. The Christmas Angels program was presented by Mrs Boody Rogers and refreshments followed for attendees including several named members and Dallas guest Miss Mildred Howell.
The annual party occurred Tuesday at Mrs. Grey Bean's home with Mrs Frank Wallin presenting stories The Christmas I Remember Best and My Christmas Miracle Mrs C C Rosamond led opening prayer Gifts were exchanged from the lighted tree and appreciation gifts given to Mrs Joe King and Mrs Wallin Group Five served refreshments to numerous ladies and gentlemen listed by name.
Mrs J E Shewbert led a Christmas prayer at the Culberson Circle gathering in Mrs Madge Culberson’s home. The program “A Gift Should Be Given” by Mrs Roxie Trigg closed with prayer. well wishes included signed get well cards and the Thank Offering reported by Mrs Lonnie Garrison.
The Tuesday circle met at Mrs. Jack Couch home with Mrs Lucy Kiker presiding. They approved a Christmas charity basket for a family and accepted the resignation of Mrs Dorothy Cook as program chairman.
Mrs. C. C. Rosamond and Mrs. Oral Orcutt volunteer to share duties for the year while ill members are noted by Mrs. Carl Hudson. Fern Cheatheam reports a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and offers to host January’s meeting. Riker presents a program on Communications in Switzerland and the group prays for missionaries worldwide.
Mrs Fred Sherwood hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering with opening prayer led by Mrs Clyde Sherwood. Mrs Alvis Maddox sang carols and read a poem. The group heard the Christmas story The Light From the Cave and collected a Thank Offering with the balance given to the Ministerial Alliance. Additional members noted include Mmes Arlie Key Allen Murray and Miss Lillie Mae Sims.
Mrs A J Johnson Sr led readings "Lets Keep Christmas" and The Legend of the Poinsettia at a Tuesday Andrews Circle meeting with Mrs James Price. Mrs Price gave opening prayer and devotional. Mrs W E Andrews led circle business, Mrs O W Carlson reported treasury, and Mrs Virgil Ellis reported love offering. Cards were sent to the sick and a missions bank offering was taken. Names listed include Carl Denny, Mary Jane Heath, J D Hudsow, W B Clynch, Gladys Benham, Neva Rothwell, Velma McCoy, and Nixie Cox.
Holiday wit shines in plant gifts and tools for gardeners. Give a house plant a new home or a bare-root rose, or offer a fit certificate for a patented rose or garden supplies. Sales staff at nurseries can assist with choices.
Nostalgic Christmas memories center on tea and baked treats. Bigelow teas such as Constant Comment inspire warm moments with family and friends, served with a spiced fruitcake and a dash of spirits. A cozy kitchen table scene evokes calmer, traditional holiday rituals.
The Tell Home Demonstration Club held its holiday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrell Conn. Mrs. Conn and Connie Wyatt provided organ and piano music as carols were sung. J. C. Smith gave the invocation before supper. Connie and Aimee Wyatt presented gifts from the lighted tree. Aubrey Testerman received a gift for 16 years of perfect attendance. The club announced a Heritage Museum tour on January 11 and a THDA training meeting on January 25.
Plans were made for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs Denzil Ray after the Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Alpha Tota Iota met at Mrs Bobby Havins home with Mrs Ronald Hatcher as co host. Each member will bring a covered dish and a gift for her secret sister. Linda Reese presided over the meeting and Santas visits were discussed for December 20 and 23 to members’ homes. Members listed include Linda Reece Paula Hatcher Sharon Lewis Terry Howard Patsy Boyd Beverly Ray Lynn Galyean Patsy Cox and Beverly Havins.
A scrambled kitchen-style notice includes a Christmas Eve snack recipe for a spiced cake and Jon Vie Brownies with ingredients like flour pecan halves and chocolate. It also mentions a creamy dressing for cabbage and a salad idea, plus local newspaper details from Childress Texas.
The Kirkland Creative Arts Club held its annual holiday dinner at the new home of Mr. and Mrs Ralph Sides, west of Kirkland. The decorated yard and house reflected a Christmas theme. Invocations were voiced by Dale Driver. Gifts were distributed from the lighted tree to guests including Mr. and Mrs Ray Cook and Angela of Fort Worth, Mrs Nena Cobb of Dyersburg Tennessee, and Mrs Martha Decker, with members and spouses present.
Crumble macaroons and soak in brandy. Layer in parfait glasses with coffee ice cream and macaroon bits. Top with whipped cream and a fine coffee bean dusting for an elegant dinner dessert.
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