Christmas Week Activities Span Schools and Churches
The schedule covers Wednesday to Saturday events across First Methodist First Baptist and other groups. Activities include youth progressive dinners caroling modern home dinner and high school and junior high parties. Community events feature caroling at nursing homes and a Horseback caroling ride at the Community House.
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First Methodist Senior High
J. E. Shewbert
First Baptist Auditorium
Jaycees
el Rancho
Paducah
First Baptist Church
WDC
First Baptist
Childress
Wichita Falls
Pathfinders
First United Methodist
Young People’s Class of
Assembly of God
Christ Ambassadors of Assembly of God
First Baptist Fellowship Hall
Community House
Community Event Calendar With Christmas Activities
A series of early December church and community gatherings listed by date. Activities include youth progressive dinners on the 17th and 18th, Girl Scout and Pathfinders events, church parties, caroling at nursing homes, bake sale and luncheons on the 20th, a Golden Wedding Anniversary reception on the 21st, a Christmas story program, and a Christmas tree event at Turner Nursing Home on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Cadettes
Pathfinders
First Methodist
Assembly of God Church
Church Annex
Christ Ambassadors of Assembly of God
Alpha Delta Omega
Mc Haneys
Village Inn
UDC
W. M. Stiner
A. W. Hatley Sr
Woman’s Department Club
Christ Ambassadors of
TV Do Radio TV Do Radio
Television listings dish on Lloyd Bridges in two programs and the season of specials. Bridges shines in World Premiere drama Silent Night Lonely Night with Shirley Jones as a holiday tale of a mentally ill wife and a newfound affair. Co stars Raymond Burr and Betty White narrate Rose Parade coverage. Miss America finals swap hosts. Lowell Thomas TV special. Hee Haw replaces Glen Campbell hour. Tiny Tim marries on Johnny Carson show.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Lloyd Bridges
Bridges
ABC
NBC
New England
Shirley Jones
London
Amherst
Raymond Burr
Betty White
CBS
Bess Myerson
June Lockart
Bess
Bob Barker
Glen Campbell
Campbell
Tiny Tim
Johnny Carson
Judicial Docket Shows Several Dismissals and Admits
The docket lists Ray Sims Elmer Arnn and A L Heath admitted on Tuesday. It also shows the dismissal of Mrs C C Scott on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sims
Elmer Arnn
A. L. Heath
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents
Birthdays announced for Mrs Elizabeth Griffin Terry Harris James Lyles Gayla Hutton with wishes for happiness tomorrow and Sally Heckathorn today in a community birthday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Griffin Terry Rex Harris
James Lyles
Gayla Hutton
Sally Heckathorn
Mrs Sherwood Leads Book Club Program at Christmas Themed Meeting
Mrs Fred Sherwood presented a religious program for the Book Club on Monday afternoon as members kept Christmas spirit alive year round. Hostess Mrs L W McClendon arranged the yule party at her home with gifts exchanged from a lighted tree and coffee during social hour. The treasurer reported and correspondence read, and the group voted to support Mrs Phillip A Carpenter for president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Other attendees included Mrs Charles Boyd Mrs W E Garrison Mrs Tom Hardin Mrs A O Harp Mrs Lee Hollingsworth Mrs Elbert Kiigbaum Mrs E C Pryor Mrs Rush Record Mrs Bill Ross Mrs Robert Sexauer Mrs Ida Smith and Mr Travis Wallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sherwood
Book Club
L. W. McClendon
Phillip A. Carpenter
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dan Davis
Mmes
Charles Boyd
W. E. Garrison
Tom Hardin
A. O. Harp
Lee Hollingsworth
Elbert Kiigbaum
E. C. Pryor
Rush Record
Bill Ross
Robert Sexauer
Ida Smith
Travis Wallin
Neil Gages Hosts To Employes For Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Neil Gage held their annual dinner at their home Monday for Gage Food Store employees. Special guests were their son Don Gage and family Lisa. Gifts exchanged after the meal. Attending were employees and spouses listed. illness prevented Lee Driver and Thomas Hall from attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Gage
Gage Food Store
Don Gage
Little Lisa
Messrs and Mines
Don McFarland
R. C. Francis
S. L. Dewis
Clyde —_ Kincannon
Claude Wilks
Lewis Mullins
James Grimes
Ross Wade
Local five day forecast and notable notes
Temperatures will run 4 to 7 degrees above normal with a high around 60 and low near 34. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions. lows near 55 tonight. Local travels include the Heckathorns in Wichita Falls for eye treatment and visits by the Morrow and Moates families to Amarillo. Horace Randall Smith former Amarillo City Manager dies at 76 in Amarillo. He is survived by H R Smith Jr. and other family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Heckathorn
Wichita Falls
Heckathorns
W. A. Morrow
Willie Moates
Amarillo
Allen Black
Horace Randall Smith
High Plains Baptist Hospital
Smith
H. R. Smith Jr
Tripoli
Libya
Nila MaGouirk
Childress
Progressive dinner at Weldon Hayes and Gene Stewart homes
A December 12 progressive dinner for girls began with fruit punch in Santa Claus mugs at the Weldon Hayes home. Guests included Leann Frisbie Karen Collins Leanne Hawkins Margie Hayes Ranetta Holtman Gwen Proctor Karen Skinner Kathy Stewart Teresa Wakefield Melanie Wilson and guardians Mmes Hayes Stewart and Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Hayes
Gene Stewart
Leann Frisbie
Karen Collins
Leanne Hawkins
Margie Hayes
Ranetta Holtman
Gwen Proctor
Karen Skinner
Kathy Stewart
Teresa Wakefield
Melanie Wilson
Guardians
Mmes
Soest Couple Plans Golden Anniversary Reception
Mr and Mrs A W Walker Hatley Sr celebrate 50 years of marriage with a Sunday reception hosted by their children and a granddaughter in the Woman's Department Club. Attendees include relatives from Palm Springs Mc Camey Dallas Amarillo and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
Walker) Hatley Sr
Woman's Department Club
Harvey
Anna Mae) Allison
Palm Springs
Calif
G. Floyd
Alice) Gilliland
McCamey
Archie W. Hatley Jr
Childress
Avenue A
Second Street
Ricks
Avenue B
West
Hatleys
Dunn-Jones
White Way Grocery
Northeast
Commerce Cafe
Commerce Street
Seventh Street
Southwest
Hatley
Gay's Cafe
J. E. Benham
Paul Dorman
W. J. Copeland
John Gay
Bernice Steed
Troy Collins
L. G. Hester
Orville Weatherbee
Eleanor Dakil
Dear Polly Readers Share Home Décor and Cleaning Tips
A collection of short advice notes from Polly readers covers light wall colors to create space, wallpaper removal using hot water and a roller, and tagging gift receipts to keep return notes clear. The newspaper invites readers to contribute ideas for Polly’s column.
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Mrs. J. N
Polly
Rosella
D. M
Greatest limb spread tree in nation festooned for Christmas
A 100 year old oak in Hilton Park Wilmington North Carolina stands 90 feet tall with a 110 foot span the widest limb spread of any known tree in the country. During the holidays it is decorated with 7000 colored lights and six tons of Spanish moss.
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Hilton Park
Wilmington
N.C
Variety in Fur Hats Brighten Winter Wear
Fur hats show wide variety including leopard mink muskrat rabbit and synthetic options. Matching scarves add to snowy day ensembles as shoppers seek warmth and style.
Shower Fetes Miss Sandra Nelson Bride Elect
Miss Sandra Nelson bride elect of Doug Greer was honored at a Monday evening miscellaneous shower in the First Baptist fellowship hall. Hostesses listed include Mesdames Duke Holland Sr. Diane Mashburn Wade Bradford and many others who presented Nelson with an electric mixer coffee maker and bride’s book. The table featured pink and burgundy decorations with feathers wedding bands and a miniature Bible. Vicki Lee registered guests. Mary Sue Hargrove provided music. honorees included Mrs Gene Nelson and Mrs Toddy Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Nelson
Doug Greer
First Baptist Church
Mesdames
Duke Holland Sr
Diane Mashburn
Wade Bradford
James Cagle
Orville Weatherbee
Jarma Evans
Don Wilhite
Grady Stamps
Raymond Love
Robert Reynolds
Don Castleberry
Russell Schaefer
Skip Ahuddell
Bill Edwards
Lee Campbell
Sam Carmack
Desmond Bridges
Mmes
H. H. Reavis
Paul Havens
Wiley Shires
Paul Leach
James Bartlett
Coy Albritton
Claude Hipps
Frank Mitchell
Perry Morren
Robert Custer
Pat Rich
Florence Greeer
David Schubarth
Aubra Hawkins
Miss Nelson
Vicki Lee
Mary Sue Hargrove
Gene Nelson
James
Toddy) Greer
Buchanan Family Hosts Teachers at Ranch Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Buchanan hosted Sunday at their ranch for a luncheon with teachers and families of the students Abigail Bridget and James attended. Roast beef and baked chicken and assorted foods were served with twin punch bowls and pink candle decorations. Guests included Jerry Dugan Guy Mark Jim Scenhower J R Bryan Norman Hemphill Norma Versia Ronald Parker and Beth Core.
Keep Youngsters Busy During Pre Christmas
Children gain holiday spirit and learn traditions by helping decorate a small tree in their room or another area. They can string cranberries and popcorn, glitter cones, and use magazine cutouts. Involve kids in selecting gifts wrapping a present and helping others in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Kitching
Texas A&m University
Food Guide for College Station Shoppers
Texas A&M Extension specialist Mrs Gwendolyne Clyatt offers tips to save time and money at markets. The guide notes lower beef prices on certain cuts and highlights bargains in fryers eggs and seasonal produce such as oranges grapefruit tangerines grapes avocados bananas potatoes celery carrots and greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas A&M _ University
Lamb good for holiday dinner
Gwendolyne Clyatt, Extension consumer marketing specialist from Texas A&M, suggests lamb for Christmas dinner and explains three key rules: choose the right cooking method for each cut, cook at low temperatures, and avoid overcooking. Lamb provides protein iron and B vitamins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas A&m University
Dinner Party At Perrys Bowling Alley Annual Holiday Event
Employees of Perrys gathered Sunday night at the bowling alley for their annual holiday party and gift exchange hosted by manager Charles Young. Decorations included red cloths poinsettias holly and tapers. Young received a gift from the staff with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrys
Charles Young
Young
Roy Stamps
Pete Hudson
Ricky Hill
Earl Harris
Vicky Meadows
Nancy Baker
Nick Christensen
Gary Gregory
Donna
Calvary Baptist Class Christmas Party Recalls Gift Exchange
Mrs. L. D. Pirtle hosted a Christmas party for Calvary Baptist class Eu Calvary Baptist vt Eu, with Mrs. A. M. Stamps presiding. Rev. Gene Joplin delivered the devotional from Matthew 22 and led prayers as guests and class members shared a salad luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dema Tate
C. E. Wilhite
A. H. Jones
J. R. Helms
J. H. Liles
Jewell Jordan
Slips and Nylon Underlayers Recommended for Knitwear
The article extols chemise slips and soft nylon bikini pants as ideal undergarments for wearing beneath clingy knits and dresses, noting their smooth lines and comfort. It emphasizes light underlayers to avoid visible lines and enhance fit.
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Helen
Weldon Teague Home
Turner Nursing Home
Villyards
Commerce ST
TV DO Radio
Lowell Thomas
Nbc-Tv
New Guinea
Todart
C. C. Scott
Mrs. J. Sherwood
Neil Gages
Jimmy Cotton
Arkansas
Lola
Christmas Wakefield
By Polly Cramer
Bonnie
Elly Mae
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Buchanan
Food Guide
Financial Programs, Inc
Truman O. Webb
Santa
Pantie
Is Av
R Rch i
Calvary Baptist
EU Clas
Iimsurance
Earl Harwell Childress
Texas
Dial
Istate Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Bloomington, Illinois
Pangburn
Eubank-Park
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