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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1961
Page
9
A festive message from the Lee County area praising courthouse decorations and Sheriff Smith. The column lists holiday plans of local families and friends, notes book awards for author Al Devlen, and offers humorous mothering tips for Christmas preparations.
Mrs Hugh Stepp hosted the South Childress HD Club Christmas luncheon at her home with a decorated tree and gift packages. Members and visitors shared in a Christmas program with an invocation, a story read by Mrs W M Cross, and a donation plan to aid a local needy family.
Denise Wachowiak and Harry C Holland announce engagement and wedding planned for December 30 at St Pauls Church Chicago. Denise is a graduate of Toretto Academy and University of Illinois and works at Ryerson Library. Harry Holland, son of Mrs Berta Holland and late Sid Holland Sr, is a Childress High School graduate and Art Institute student working at Ryerson Library.
Carey Community Club families gathered for the annual Christmas party at the clubhouse with Santa giving gifts. Linda Gardenhire led group singing with Paula Bradley at the piano. Mrs. Oliver McKee read a Christmas piece and Beth McKee offered prayer.
The Fidelis Matrons Sunday School class held a Christmas gathering Friday at Mrs. Henry Baker Sr. home with helpers including Mrs. C. C. Cope and Mrs. Mable Mader. Jackie Baker and Billie Wood performed, a Bible story was read, a quiz conducted, and a prayer offered. Guests included Mrs. Gault of North Dakota and numerous members and associates.
Modern Home Club held a combined business and social meeting at the WDC Building. New officers were elected led by president Mrs. Jerry Dugan with vice president Mrs. Turner, secretary Mrs. Albert Bird, and treasurer Mrs. J. J. Westenburg. A brief holiday style show featured Mrs. Glenn Buckley and Mrs. Toft modeling outfits from Powder Puff. New members Mrs. William Collier and Mrs. John Martin were welcomed. guests included Mrs. Wayne Webb, Mrs. Ed Leary, and Mrs. Larry Zirkle. Breakfast sweets and coffee were served to members including Mrs. Billy J. Atkinson and others.
Blue Bird group members made gifts for mothers and fathers at Mrs. Chile Smith home. Pamela West led the Blue Bird Wish. Guest John Smith served refreshments to Debra French, Jana Jones, Andrea Wilson, Carolyn Smith, Pamela, Rhonda Hardison, and adult leader Mrs. Roma Jones.
Miss Patsy Pickrel bride-elect of Roy Don Coleman was feted at Kirkland Baptist Church parlor. About 45 guests called with 30 more sending best wishes and gifts. Hostesses included Mrs. Earl Cook and Mrs. Albert Storm. Lin da Pickrel registered the guest book. The refreshment table featured white lace, blue accents, and poinsettias. Gifts displayed bride’s book and china setting.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas dinner in Greenbelt Lanes dining room. Mrs. Nora Brown voiced the dinner invocation and President Stella Eikman welcomed new members. Gifts were exchanged from a silver tree as attendees, including many named members, shared fellowship and holiday decor.
Tomorrow wishes go to Mrs Elizabeth Griffin Jimmy Landrum Mrs Laura Kimbrough Eula Alexander and Terry Rex Harris from friends and family on a shared birthday note.
Iowa State football fans can relax as Clay Stapleton is extended as head coach with a four year contract. The Iowa board of regents approved the deal, keeping Stapleton through the 1966 season and replacing Bill Jennings who had moved toward Nebraska.
The annual Home Economics Club holiday dinner was held Thursday at the Woman's Department Club. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perkins and many members and husbands. The evening featured a buffet dinner, a Christmas centerpiece, invocation by Glen Stiner, and games of 42.
Union Flat HDC held a Christmas themed party at Mrs R O Law's residence with group carols, piano by Mrs C J Cheatheam, readings by Mrs B J Teague and Mrs N D Rogers, and a gift exchange revealing past friendships. New member Mrs J M Patterson welcomed. guests included Mrs Mary Scott and Miss Laura Purcell among many others.
The Southside WMU met for the Lot tie Moon Week of Prayer directing program by Mrs. J. C. Smith. Calendar led by Mrs. W. C. Skinner featured Tidings of Great Joy by Mrs. Rayford Jones and others. A buffet luncheon was served at noon.
Monday social at First Baptist Fellowship Hall 3 p.m. Young Marrieds at Community House 7 p.m. Turner's home 7 p.m. Guild party at Mrs Steed’s home 7:30 p.m. WMU Night Circle salad supper at Mrs Allen 7:30 p.m. Class party at Mrs Morris Davis 7 p.m. East Ward PTA 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Robert E. Lee PTA 3 p.m. Senior MYF progressive dinner. Friday First Baptist Junior Department party 7 p.m.
High Point special: HD Club members praised family attendance at a Christmas party. Mrs. Leon Henley led carols, Mrs. W. W. Holman told the Nativity story, and Mrs. F. E. Biddy oversaw games. Gifts from a decorated tree were given to attendees including perfect attendance honorees E. F. Adams Floyd Biddy and J. E. Kelley. A pastry era and fruit punch followed with guests Celesta Cook Houston Florida visitors and many members.
The annual Secret Pal Christmas party was hosted in Northfield at Mrs Delmont Hays home with co hosts Marcy Cook Marie Cruse Elise Coker and Etta Moore. Secret pals were revealed and names drawn for the coming year as guests enjoyed games and refreshments.
AAUW members enjoyed a holiday meeting at the home of Miss Frances Long with Mrs Dora Diggs as co host. Mrs Sam White presented the program and read a poem by Mrs Marie Leslie. piano accompaniment by Mrs Gertrude Watkins.
CYW Home Demonstration Club hosted its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Fair Park Auditorium on Friday night. Tables featured greenery and small trees with a Santa centerpiece. Gifts from a pink feathered tree by Donald Wilhite. music played during the meal. Attending were the Holtman, Wilhite, Johnson, Havins, Phillips, Cargile, Webb, Buchannon, Blitz, Moore families and guest Murabel Garrett.
Aficionados note stretch pants remain in fashion through late fall offering turquoise black magenta or camel shades. Only the very slender should attempt to wear them.
The Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. M. H. Conn's home. Devotional from Luke read by Mrs. Conn, prayer by Mrs. A. G. Wood. Members discussed holiday happiness, presented plans to perform a play for the Cee Wee Bundles program, and exchanged gifts.
Ruth Millett notes the modern housewife spends vast time running errands for the family. She cites groceries, repairs, banking, cleaners, deliveries, and social outings as daily tasks that fill many hours weekly. The piece argues errand-running is a major but overlooked burden of housewifery.
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