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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1972

Page

5

Community group notices and holiday events calendar

This Week events list family dinner at Woman's Department Club with guests. A 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. reception for Dr. and Mrs. L W Mc Clendon at a Church of Christ annex. Various meetings follow including LOOF Lodge Lions Club Rebekah Lodge Jaycees and Senior Citizens gatherings. Eastern Star dinner Monday at Masonic Hall. Ammonia grease cutting tip for pre holiday cleaning.

L.W. McClendon Church of Christ Annex Lions Club Rebekah Lodge Hall Jaycees CAP Eastern Star The Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Holiday Dinner For Home Economics Club Held

The Home Economics Club hosted its annual holiday party in the Woman's Department Club on Thursday evening. Mesdames Deane Dodge Frank Decker Lucille Smith W E Garrison Glen Stiner presided with Stiner giving the invocation.

Home Economics Club Woman's Department Club Mesdames Deane Dodge Frank Decker Lucille Smith W.E. Garrison Glen Stiner Messers E.W. Yager Frank Barksdale Ben Hardison L.T. Bussey Oral Orcutt Garrison Jones Dodge D.B. Cline Bill J. Duke Wilbur Williams

Pole Cat Creek Chili wins county chili contest

Gene Frisbie of Childress enters his Pole Cat Creek chili in a local test. His recipe, handed down through generations, is linked to a Caesar era tale. A transportation issue prevented participation. The piece also recalls Mr Linkletter praising Ruth Fite for courage after a life-changing accident.

The Goodsons of Arizona Art Linkletter Ruth Fite Ruthie Mr. Linkletter Ruth Rutiie Annie Lee Williams Wichita Falls Record-News Gene Frisbie Childress Pole Cat Creek Caesar Cleopatra

Surprise 19th Birthday for Judy Seal Is Celebrated at Home

Miss Judy Seal turns 19 with a family surprise party hosted by her uncle Dan Seal aunt and cousin Debbie at their residence. The event featured white and yellow linen a pink and green cake and gifts from family friends including Judy's parents Janice and O E Seal and grandmothers Eula Seal and Ada Hill along with Alana English Terry Hendrickson and Carla Smith.

Judy Seal Dan Seal Debbie Judy O.E. Seal Janice Eula Seal Cee Wee Ada Hill Alana English Terry Hendrickson Carla Smith

Birthday Luncheon Honors Miss Huggins at Chaparral

Miss Elizabeth Huggins was honoree Saturday at a birthday luncheon in Chaparral Restaurant hosted by friends. The table featured holiday greenery candles and a sequined figurine with a musical birthday cake. Guests included Mmes. Hal Hiller Floyd Green J Walker Green Rush Record H W Shirley Martin Gravley Roy Villyard Fay Eatherly and John Ballew.

Elizabeth Huggins Mmes Hal Hiller Floyd Green J. Walker Green Rush Record H. W. Shirley Martin Gravley Roy Villyard Fay Eatherly John Ballew

First Baptist Phebean Class Holds Christmas Party

The annual class party met at Mrs. Almarene Bean's home Tuesday evening with Mrs. F. L. Decker leading prayers and a cere basket for a family. Paula Parr presented The Gift of the Magi and received a special gift. refreshments were served by Mrs. Nellie Jackson's group to many named members and a guest.

Almarene Bean F. L. Decker Paula Parr Frank Wallin Miss Parr Nellie Jackson Mmes L. T. Bussey N. R. Boyce Offal Orcutt Mary Hightower A. S. Fromm M. E. Siler Floyd Biddy Russell Gross Maria King C. B. Johnson

Reverend Marvin James Speaks at Modern Home Club

Reverend Marvin James, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, lectured at the Modern Home Club gathering hosted by Mrs. LaNeal Castleberry. He spoke on Christmas In The Valley with musical interludes by Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs. Nippert, and Castleberry.

Marvin James First United Methodist Church Modern Home Club LaNeal Castleberry Derrill Nippert Rev. James Jim Vaughan Nippert

Jingle Bells Gifts for a Festive Table Piece

A cheerful holiday note invites crafting a sleigh of tiny gifts that double as decorations. The idea blends song inspired whimsy with practical decor, creating a playful centerpiece for seasonal celebrations.

Young Homemakers Share Holiday Food Program and Plans

Miss Barbara Waybourn and Miss Rhonda Cason led a YH program on holiday foods and distributed recipes. Mrs. Joey Ranne presided as president with delegates elected for the January 1920 state convention in Dallas. Mrs. Ranne named chair for Cancer Crusade efforts next spring.

Barbara Waybourn Rhonda Cason Joey Ranne Ranne Charles Christy Bobby Harpole Pete Bolkenstyn Dallas Waybourn Cancer Crusade Hal Miller A. J. Johnston Jr Harpole Miller

Quotable quotes from women this week

A roundup of statements from women including Kathleen Nolan on changing women's image in film and advocating humanizing portrayals. Mary Jane Saunders discusses fair pay for household help and personal transformation. Catherine Epstine praises lottery windfall and family future. Rosamond Campion supports bodily autonomy in cancer treatment decisions.

THE Associated Press Kathleen Nolan St. Paul Pioneer Press Mary Jane Saunders

Gift as a Sharing of Self and Relationship Memory

A gift emphasizes sharing oneself with another to remind the recipient of the giver’s relationship with them. The notion centers on personal connection and the emotional bond reflected in the act of giving.

Marriage Vows for Paula Dettenhaim and Ray Crouch in Hollis

Paula Dettenhaim and Ray Crouch were married last weekend at First Baptist Church Hollis Oklahoma with Reverend J D Wilcox officiating. Attendants included Maurine Summrall and W R Miller. The bride wore a pink chiffon street length dress with high neck and long sleeves. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home with pink carnations white lace and silver bells as decor. The guests included the bride’s son Jay Dettenhaim and family members from Childress and Big Spring.

Paula Dettenhaim Ray Crouch First Baptist Church Hollis Oklahoma J.D. Wilcox Maurine Summrall W.R. Miller Paul Phillips Jay Dettenhaim Herschel Eason Twila Ty and Kimberly Big Spring Bill Farris Billy Maurice Farris Renae Maurene Summrall Marla Marsha Loss Maddox Childress

Birthday and Anniversary Notices In Local Column

Readers are wished a happy birthday to Elizabeth Griffin Terry Harris Gayla Hutton Mrs W H Smith Penny Briant tomorrow and O E Seal Jim Murray Jane Nickerson Mrs Grover Fox and a happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs Emmet Arrington Mrs H L Hamner and Mrs Weldon Catherall in today’s notices.

Elizabeth Griffin Terry Rex Harris Gayla Hutton W.H. Smith Penny Briant O.E. Seal Jim Murray Jane Nickerson Grover Fox Emmet Arrington H.L Hamner Sar Weldon Catherall

Mothers Seek Luxurious Holiday Getaways

Many mothers wish for a luxurious retreat this holiday season. A relaxing escape offers rest, pampering, and a chance to recharge away from everyday duties. Resorts and travel firms highlight spa services, fine dining, and scenic locales as ideal destinations.

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