Birthdays And Anniversaries Noted In This Week’s Notices
Happy birthday messages listed for Morris Higley J P McConnell Hugh Hassell Evelyn Newberry Pam Trosper and Mrs Charles Christy plus anniversaries for Mr and Mrs W A Garner Mr and Mrs W F Hill Mr and Mrs E L Dill and Mr and Mrs Mick H Hassell Also notes for Tuesday wishes to Alfred E Stephens Bennie Hawkins Debbie Griffin and Mr and Mrs Bennie Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Higley
J. P. McConnell
Hugh D. Hassell
Evelyn Newberry
Pam Trosper
Charles Christy
W. A. Garner
W. F. Hill
E. L. Dill
Mick H. Hassell
Alfred E. Stephens
Bennie Hawkins
Debbie Griffin
Christmas Party Devotional At Fellowship Hall
Mrs T J Stanford led the devotional Love Joy and Peace of Christmas for a church Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs W E Rule led planning, opening prayer by Mrs Earl Harris, carols on accordion by Mrs Ed Fite, gift exchange from a lighted tree, and refreshments served. Attendees included Mmes R E Mitchell Dan Jones Iva LeCroy Alta Elliott Permelia Timmons Elsie Pistole T J Stanford Grace Attkisson and Jewel Stinnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Stanford
Fellowship Hall
W. E. Rule
Earl Harris
Ed Fite
Mmes
R E. Mitchell
Dan Jones
Iva LeCroy
Alta Elliott
Permelia Timmons
Elsie Pistol
Christmas Social Held in Church Parlor
The annual Christmas social took place Thursday afternoon in the church parlor with Mrs. A J Johnson Sr in charge. Rev. James Price led opening prayer and Orvil Thornton read Luke. Mrs. Johnson Sr welcomed guests and read a Christmas excerpt. Hostesses assisted as members and guests enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J. Johnson Sr
James Price
Orvil Thornton
Johnson Sr
Catherine
Peter Marshall
R. H. Knight
Mmes
Ben Hardison
Virgil Ellis
M. L Weir
R. H. Pieratt
Virgil Brewer
John Cates
Jack Harper
Jay Scott
B L. Lankford
Bertha Scarbrough
J. E. Shewbert
FE. R Reeves
Bill Leonard
Julia Leonard
Holiday Fashion Ramble by Ellie Grossman
A playful column by Ellie Grossman on Christmas and New Year mood styling. It jokes about outfits from Harriet to Yolanda and imagines lounging in pajamas, hosting open houses, and chic party looks.
Christmas Ham and Turkey Traditions Across Regions and a Brandy Ham Recipe
A reminiscence on holiday feasts from Virginia to New York including turkey, Smithfield ham, oyster stew, eggnog, and fruit cake. It notes historical pork origins, European influences, and ends with a baked ham with brandy sauce recipe using canned ham, apple juice, cognac, and brown sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Long Island
Foster
Turkey
Columbus
Americas
de Soto
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
Mississippi River
Europe
Charentais
France
DIY Holiday Ornaments From Glue and Color
A simple home craft uses white glue mixed with food coloring to create translucent ornaments. Outline a circle with a star, cover with cellophane, press yarn, mix colored glue, decorate with beads and shells, then dry three days before peeling. Avoid hot lights and Christmas day repairs as superstition notes.
Dear Santa Claris a Grandmother Seeks Simple Christmas Joy
A handwritten note expresses long held wishes for a Christmas list. The writer, a grandmother near 60, asks for small comforts including a fresh coconut cake, plant stands, altered clothing, photo albums, home repairs, and two cozy closets to be cleaned. She signs a hopeful plea to Santa for help from elves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Brighten Dated Christmas Tree Balls With Glue Glitter
Old glass ornaments show wear but can be refreshed with a dab of glue and glitter or sequins and beads. Satin balls look new when decorated with Tacs ribbon and pearlheaded pins.
Christmas Dining in 1776 Colonial Times
The article describes how colonists celebrated Christmas with lavish dinners in mid afternoon, listing dishes like roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast turkey, Virginia ham, and cold beef with horseradish. It notes hot toddies and toasts in the South, wine and punch in other colonies, and popular drinks such as syllabub and flip with a hot rum float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jamaica
Poinsettia's Christmas Rise Traced to 1906 Tradition
The poinsettia joined Western Christmas celebrations in 1906 marking its adoption into holiday customs. Discovered by Dr Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1825 in Mexico, the plant features scarlet bracts around small yellow-green flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Roberts Poinsett
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church News
Methodist Philathea
Wicker
Deacon Beach
Korner
Main St
Harriet
Angela
Epper
Amela
Yolanda
By Ellie Grossman
John Kloss
Georgette
Dominic Kompello
Gil Aimbez
Main Street
Childress
Texas
Childress Index
Childress Index Inc
Ox Bow Printing
Lisher Morris Higley
Singer Sewing Machine
Smith Corona
Memphis
Pol Pourri
Man
Tom
Don Shanks
Joyce
Azalee
S UN IU
Earl and
Margarett Harwell
Robert and
Barbara Jones
Dahil
Playtex
Villar
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