December Church and Scout Holiday Parties Schedule
A calendar of December events lists Chi Rho CYT crowd at 6:20 p.m. on the 18th, a Tell Community Club supper at 6 p.m. and a Boy Scout party at 7 p.m. at First Methodist on the 19th, Den 1 Pack 68 party at 3 p.m. and First Baptist Sunbeam 4 p.m. at the church, a Rucker Class supper at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Vern Rucker’s home, and a First Baptist Intermediate party at 7:30 p.m. Also on the 21st Central Christian family party and Junior High MYF at Charles Baker home at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell Community Club
First Methodist
First Baptist Sunbeam Party
Church
Rucker
Vern Rucker
First Baptist Intermediate Party
Central Christian Family Party
Charles Baker
New Arrivals and Notable Reads at the Library
Peggy McDonald notes reader frictions in daily life while the library adds Mengreya In the Morning by Victoria Holt. Bell Irvin Wiley’s Embattled Confederates honors J W Chambers with a detailed portrait of the South in the Civil War, plus profiles and primary sources. Fletcher Knebel’s The Zinzin Road, in memory of S O Hamm, delivers a timely political thriller of intrigue and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy McDonald
Francis Bacon
Bell Irvin Wiley
J. W. Chambers
H. G. Shepard
South
Jefferson Davis
Zinzin Road
Fletcher Knebel
S. O. Hamm
Charles L. Reynolds
Knebel
Dandruff Worse in Winter Says New York Doctor
Dr Louis I Wexler of Beekman Downtown Hospital notes dandruff rises in cold months due to more head coverings and less sun. He links it to bacteria or fungi and recommends washing twice weekly with germ fighting shampoo and daily brushing to loosen scales and spread scalp oils. The article ends with a note on colonial blue laws banning mince pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Louis I. Wexler
Beekman-Downtown Hospital
WTU Hosts District Christmas Dinner For Employees And Families
West Texas Utilities held its Panhandle District Christmas party at Fair Park Auditorium with about 400 attendees from towns including Childress Crowell Memphis Quanah Vernon Chillicothe Hedley Paducah Shamrock Wellington Clarendon Matador Quana and Turkey. District Manager J C Rande introduced guests as FE N Mitchell presented 20 service awards for five to thirty years of service. A 30 girl chorus entertained, Santa handed out gifts, and attendees enjoyed bingo and decorations in a festive setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Utilities
Panhandle
Fair Park
Childress, Crowell
Memphis
Quitaque
Vernon
Chillicothe
Hedley
Paducah
Shamrock Wellington
Clarendon
Matador Quanah
Turkey
E. N. Mitchell
Fred Jones
Virgil Smith
Bill Bremer
Abilene
Noel
Jo Lawson
Hollis Reavis
J. C. Rande
FE. N. Mitchell
4 H Clubs Elect Officers At Night Court House Meeting
Larry Browning was elected president of the 4 H horse club at a night meeting in the court house. Other new officers were Lisa Garrison vice president Nikie Murphy secretary treasurer Julia Browning reporter and Carol Hart council delegate. Programs for January February were planned and the club banquet February 14 was discussed. Present were 23 members and visitors and sponsor Fred H. Cordell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Browning
Lisa Garrison
Nikie Murphy
Julia Browning
Carol Hart
Fred H. Cordell
Christmas party for Northfield Sunday school classes
Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Cook and Mrs. Maye Hays hosted a Sunday school Christmas party at the Cook home. Games Do You Know Your Bible and ping pong, prayers, and a program on medical missions in Jordan Gaza and Yemen highlighted the evening. Gifts were planned for Mrs. Mittie Newberry and a get well card sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northf
Northfield
N. L. Cook
Maye Hays
Cook
Travis
Franklin Jameson
Eddie
Randy Cook James
Curtis
Bruce Hoover
Paul Don
Zane Cruse
Olive Curlee
R L. Curlee
Dorothy Jameson
Charles Linley
Paul Cruse
H. E. Lewis
D. O. Nash
G. C. Slaton
Dan Atkisson
Mittie Newberry
Jordan
Gaza
Yemen
H. B. Rhodes
Christmas Party at Mrs. Fouchs Home Features Gifts and Carol Singers
A Christmas party at Mrs. K L Fouchs home included a Christmas story by Mrs. Luther Gribble and carol singing led by Mrs. Alvis Maddox. A charity basket distributed gifts from the tree, with Santa Claus impersonators Mrs. Pete Goffar and Miss Freda Miller. Refreshments served by numerous ladies to guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Fouch
Luther Gribble
Alvis Maddox
Santa Claus
Pete Goffar
Freda Miller
Annie Mullins
H. L. Hamner
Alton Landrum
J. D. Hudson
Ova Adkisson
W. E. Andrews
Avis Bailey
Chester Bennett
Lila Bushon
Carrie Boykin
Mr. Conn
Sam Denny
Jeff Hardin
Bill Hassell
Ha} Hiller
Frank Lightfoot
Viola Johnson
Allen Murray
J. A. McDonald
Hollis Reavis
W. A. McCoy
Ollie Witcher
Happiness Is a Thing Called Comfy Feet
Patricia King explains how to ease holiday stress and keep a cheerful mood amid Christmas shopping, crowds, and season demands. Practical tips for comfort, simple pleasures, and preserving joy during busy days.
Fashion Tips Boots Have Their Place
Fashion advice urges choosing boots that suit outfits and warns against wearing white boots with most wardrobes. It also offers practical foot care and shopping tips, encouraging leather shoes, proper sizing, and consulting a podiatrist for foot concerns.
Frenched Lamb Chops for an Intimate Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner idea with Frenched lamb chops as the main dish. Serve six with a foie gras pate rosette topping, oil and herb brushed while broiling, and a watercress garnish. Includes festive note to greet Jim Murray, Jane Nickerson, and Mrs. Grover Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Madox
Jim Murray
Jane Nickerson
Grover Fox
Social calendar items for Childress area events
Deadline reminders for Sunday issue at 11 am and weekdays 9 am. Today at 2:15 pm lists Childress schools bands concert 2-4:30 pm at high school auditorium and Luther Miller reception 2-5:30 pm. Tour of Homes scheduled. Monday events include Central Christian men's prayer breakfast 7 am, Tell Women's Chorus 2:30 pm, IOOF Lodge 7:30 pm, Friendship Club. Tuesday features Central Christian Group I 9:30 am and Rebekah Lodge 7:30 pm. Wednesday and Thursday list Good Neighbor 2:30 pm and J. M. Brown reception in Veterans Building 2:30-5:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Luther Miller
Central Christian Men
Tell Women’s Chorus
Ioof Lodge
Friendship Club
Central Christian Group I
Rebekah Lodge
Good Neighbor
J. M. Brown
Veterans’ Building
Mrs. L. Elkins Hosts HDC Luncheon and Program
The South Chiiress Home Demonstration Club held a holiday luncheon at the home of Mrs. Lonnie Elkins. Betsy Gay led the invocation, and Lewis Meinzer shared a Christmas story. Gifts exchanged among members and two guests, Mrs. Buck Nance and Mary Scott, plus club officers and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chiiress
Lonnie Elkins
Betsy Gay
Lewis Meinzer
Buck Nance
Mary Scott
Mesdames W. M. Stiner
Louis Brown
Alta Reeves
Jeff Hardin
Union Flat HDC Holiday Party Honors Members
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club enjoyed a Christmas program with Mrs Andy Rogers telling a story and Mrs Ben Teacue reading a poem. Gifting occurred with Secret Pary names drawn as HD Agent Mary Scott presented a pin to charter member Mrs N D Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Rogers
Ben Teacue
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club
G. C. Slaton
Fern Cheatheam
Mary Scott
N. D. Rogers
Mmes
E. Cooper
McClure
Jake Rogers
Hortense Tensfield
Myrtle Compton
Lora Heckathron
E. J. Hassel
Eula Hassell
Ruth West
Viola Collier
Pond Devol
Harry Mitchell
L. H. Goodson
R. O. Law
Eula Patterson
Stewart
Terrell
Gartrell
Foot care tips for Christmas shoppers from beauty experts
Beauty experts offer foot care advice for busy holiday shoppers. Dust the inside of shoes with baby powder for absorbent cooling and comfort. After shopping, soak feet in warm water mixed with baby oil to relax tired feet and soften skin, helping prevent calluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foot Care
New York
UPI
Displaying Christmas greetings with furniture aids
Space constraints for holiday greetings can be managed by using a bookcase or room divider as a display area. A glass topped coffee table offers a suitable surface without needing other uses during the season.
Santa Claus Zip Code Oddity Marks Holiday Notes
A column blends holiday greetings and community updates from Childress, Texas. It mentions Mrs. Luther Millers fiftieth anniversary, moves of the E. L. Russum family, travel plans of Gene Minark to Acapulco and Greece, and local social events including open house for Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenkins forty years, a 90th birthday luncheon, and Christmas decorations tours. The piece notes Disney and a preview of Follow Me, Boys at Amarillo, plus small-town kindness such as a child covering the Christ child with a blanket on a cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
U.S
North Pole
Luther Miller
E. L. Russum
Altus
Okla
Ada Hensley
Gene Minark
Dallas
Acapulco
Mexico
Greece
Kenneth Fink
Billie Adams
Fort Worth
Denver
Miss Bile
Col. Downie
Air Force
Minot
N.D
Martin Clifton
Santa
Sarte
Gloria
Martin
Gene Blackwell
Jane
Gene
Janet
Ross
Walt Disney
Rowden Cordell
Mr. Disney
Amar
N. H
Christ Child
Berlin
United Press International
Larry Cayton
Fresno
Calif
Craig
City of Christ
J. Walker Green
Wichita Falls
CE. Greenwoods
Woods
Paul
Steai
Richard I. Greenwood
Guatemala
Baptist Missionar
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Alendar
Massachusetts Bay Colony
New Haven Colony
WTU
David Francis
Wayne Preston
Quanah
Guy Jones
Horse Club
Mabel Hare
James M. Brown
Veteran's Building
George Smith
J. A. Strickland
Seminole
Tom Murry
Patricia King
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
New'york
NEA
Mrs. L. Elkins
HDC
Union Flat Hdc
W R. Jarrell
Ralph Sides
Albert Bird
Gordon Gravley
L. W. McClendon
Jack For
Woman's Department Club
Estelline
U.S. 287
Carol Mills
Sumarion Sumner
Amarillo
Dallas Times Herald
Bob Begert
Frank Begert
Umbarger
Canyon
Begert
SMU Mustangs
CHS
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