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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

2

Ward Employees Feted At Christmas Dinner

Montgomery War and Company employees were treated to a Christmas dinner at Hot Childress Friday night. Hosts were Mr Christine Williams and T . Wea therly. Attendees included H. L. Betts, Ben McDona Ward Williams, Jack Preston, Jest Preston, Gus McDaniel, Thomas Anderson Mitchell, G. A Williams, Marvin Houchin, Will Neal, Bill Slaton Hill Pay Desmond Bridges, Mrs. W. W. am, Mrs. Hugh Jones, and Mr Steiton Jones.

Montgomery War and Company Hot Childress Christine Williams T . Weatherly Messrs Mme H. L. Betts Ben McDona Ward Williams Jack Preston Jest Preston Gus McDaniel & Thomas Anderson Mitchell G. A Williams Marvin Houchin Will Neal Bill Slaton Hill Desmond Bridges W. W.am Hugh Jones Steiton Jones

Mrs Jefferies Hosts AAUW Christmas Dinner Fete

Mrs Roween Jefferies hosted the AAUW Christmas dinner with Co-hostesses Miss Nellie Agnes Kennedy and Mrs Dewey Smith. Festive decor included a flecked tree, red satin bows, and arrangements of red carnations and holly. The menu featured cheese dip, baked turkey, dressing, gravy, vegetables, cranberries, rolls, butter, relishes, and ice cream. A reading “How To Spend Christmas” by Mrs Gladys Ballard preceded a gift exchange with attendees, including numerous listed attendees.

Roween Jefeferies American Association of University Women Nellie Agnes Kennedy Dewey Smith Gladys Ballard Estelline Mmes. Ballard Edith Bailiff Lilie Castleberry Fule Mae Clynch Loretta Donnelly Mary Ruth Hamilton Mary Jane Heath Aline Smith Verna Steed Janet Wright Irene Kirby Gertrude Watkins Dema Justice of Wellington Alyeen Ater Lula Mae Carter Lula V. Caudell Lorene Metcalf Frances Long Peegy Willie

Sylvanian Club Holiday Dinner and Bridge Gift Exchange

The Sylvanian Club hosted its annual holiday dinner Monday at Gay's Cafe with Mrs. Donald Black and Mrs. Malone Hagan arranging. Afterward the group moved to Mrs. Ray Green’s home for bridge and a gift exchange, with Mrs. Bill Ross posting the high tally amid a gathering of members including Mrs. Dick Bell and several others.

Sylvanian Club Gay's Cafe Donald Black Malone Hagan Ray Green Bill Ross Mesdames Dick Bell BE E Chesnut Palmer Massey Elves Bailey Morris Higley Fred Sherwood Presley Wright Mary Jane Heath Roger Denton

Morgan Home Hosts Yuletide Open House Celebration

Mr and Mrs C E Morgan and Mr and Mrs Clinton McGhee hosted an open house Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Yuletide season. Guests were greeted by the hosts as they arrived, with Helen Hayton and Joan Czewski assisting at coffee and tea. A white flecked tree with red ornaments, flocked branches, Christmas cards, and an angels-themed mantle decorated the scene. The silver dining table featured a branched candelabra with red tapers and carnations on a white cutwork cloth. Fruit cake nuts candies coffee and tea were served to about 125 guests between 3 and 5 o clock.

C. E. Morgan Clinton McGhee Morgan

Party Held For Diane Cheatheam On Fourth Birthday

Little Miss Diane Cheatheam, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll Cheatheam, was honored with a party Saturday afternoon at her grandmother Mrs Truman Mc Farland home. Angel food cake and punch followed a chương of games and gifts. Attending guests included Charles and Connie Sue Eutley, Gay and Russ Lester, Charlon and Dubby Nichols, Tommy and Connie Cheatheam, Marsha Royal, Boyce Farnum, Lesa Dee Garrison, Kathy Crawford, Rita Kay Cheatheam and numerous mothers and relatives.

Diane Cheatheam Carroll Cheatheam Truman McFarland Stanley Bell Charles Connie Sue Eutley Gay Russ Lester Charlon Dubby Nichols Tommy Connie Cheatheam Marsha Royal Boyce Farnum Lesa Dee Garrison Kathy Crawford Rita Kay Cheatheam Bell Fern Maddox Mmes Curtis Eatley Pat Lester Sonny Nichols Denton Cheatheam Dub Farnum Lonnie Dee Garrison A. D. Crawford C. Cheatheam

Social Calendar A Busy Wednesday Set Of Christmas Events

The schedule lists First Methodist Church chair rehearsal at 7 PM and a 7 PM Hughes Class Dinner. Other events include Modern Home Club at 3 PM, Rotary Club Christmas Dinner at WDC building at 7 PM, prep school party for fourth graders at 4 PM, Country Club kids fifth to eighth graders at 7 PM, UDC party at Mrs. W M Stiner home at 2:30 PM, Junior I Department party at First Baptist Church parlor at 7 PM, and Loco Club Christmas party.

First Methodist Hughes First Methodist Church Modern Home Club Rotary Club WDC Country Club UDC W. M. Stiner First Baptist Church

Methodist Class Holds Luncheon at First Church

Windon class of the First Methodist Church held its annual Christmas luncheon in Fellowship Hall with 47 members and eight guests. Special recognition was given to J. O. Haymes E. E. White Eldon Holley Alvis Maddox Free West LeRoy Reeves. Mrs. Walter Carter led decorations and food planning. The program in the parlor featured a Christmas hymn devotional Luke’s story prayer and an anniversary tale by Mrs. Ben Munson. Gifts were exchanged after the lighted tree.

Windon First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall J. O. Haymes E. E. White Eldon Holley Alvis Maddox Free West LeRoy Reeves Walter Carter Frank Dorsey Maddox

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Held for Forty Members

The annual American Legion gathering took place in the Veteran's building Friday with about 40 members present. Santa distributed favors to children and gifts were exchanged. refreshments followed and the evening centered on social visits.

American Legion Veteran's Building Santa Claus

East Ward PTA Christmas Carnival Draws 150 Attendees

About 150 members and guests attended the East Ward PTA Christmas carnival in the East Ward business room on Thursday night. Santa Claus handed out candy favors, third grade teacher Rama Camp led carols, and prizes for Bingo and 42 were awarded as George Morey called the games. Pie coffee and soft drinks were served.

East Ward PTA Santa Claus Rama Camp George Morey

Birthday wishes for Jimmy Landrum and others

The notice extends birthday greetings to Jimmy Landrum, Mrs. Laura Kimbrough, Bula Alexander, and Kathleen Marrs on the occasion of their special day.

Jimmy Landrum Laura Kimbrough Bula Alexander Kathleen Marrs

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