Birthdays And Anniversaries Notice
Birthday greetings are extended to Morris Higley J P McConnell Hugh Hassell Evelyn Newberry Pam Travenor and Mrs Charles Christy. Anniversary wishes go to 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. Tuesday lists 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 Travenor
Wopes
Charles Christy
W. A. Garner
W. F. Hill
E. L. Dill
Mick H. Hassell
Alfred E. Stephens
Bennie Hawkins
Debbie Griffin
Christmas Socials Highlight First Baptist Dorcas Class
The First Baptist Dorcas Class held a Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall with devotional by Mrs. T J Stanford and songs by Mrs. Ed Fite on accordion. A lighted tree gift exchange and refreshments followed, with many members listed among attendees and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Dorcas
T. J. Stanford
Fellowship Hall
W. E. Rule
Earl Harris
Ed Fite
R E. Mitchell
Dan Jones
Iva LeCroy
Alta Elliott
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
E. R Reeves
Bill Leonard
John Leonard
Festive Fashion Flair Suggested With Holiday Cheer
The piece playful comments on holiday outfits from Harriet Angela Pepper Amela and Yolanda imagining styles from shirted strapless to silk blouses and tuxedos. It questions how readers spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve with options from lounging in pajamas to attending open houses and smoky disco looks.
Christmas Ham Traditions From Virginia to France
The article traces holiday pork favorites from Virginia family feasts with Smithfield ham and turkey to European ham traditions. It notes historical ties to De Soto and Columbus pigs, recommends a baked ham with brandy sauce from Charente, and shares a streamlined can ham recipe with cognac glaze and fruit garnish.
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Virginia
Foster
Turkey
Columbus
Americas
de Soto
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
Mississippi River
Europe
Charentais
France
Holiday Ornaments Made With Glue and Food Coloring
Create translucent ornaments using white glue mixed with food coloring on a taped design. Outline a circle with a star, cover with cellophane, apply glue, press yarn, mix colored glue, decorate with beads and seeds, then dry three days. Remove wrap and display away from heat.
Sunday and Christmas Day Repairs Warned Against
An old superstition claims that doing household repairs on Sunday or Christmas Day will not cure trouble and may make it worse. The belief cautions readers to avoid fixing things on these days to prevent bad outcomes.
Santa’s Christmas List From A Humble Heart
A long personal reminiscence shares a quirky Christmas wish list written to Santa. A grandma, friends, travel, and family memories surface as she dreams of small comforts, home repairs, and a few gifts like coconut cake and plant stands. She reflects on decades of routine, requests aid for project restarts, and asks for renewed faith and support from loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arl
Santa
Burt
Santa Claus
Brighten Old Christmas Balls With Glitter and Ribbon
Old Christmas-tree balls showing wear can be revived with glue and a coat of glitter or a sprinkle of sequins and beads. Satin balls gain a new look from strips of lacy ribbon secured by pearlheaded pins.
Christmas Dining in 1776 Colonies
The text notes mid afternoon Christmas dinners with roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, mutton chops, suckling pie, roast turkey, ham, and cold beet with horseradish in the Washington home. Southern gentlemen drank hot toddies while other colonies served wine and punch. Popular drinks included svilabub and flip, a beer, rum and sugar mixture heated by a red hot log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jamaica
Poinsettia Joined Christmas Traditions in 1906
The poinsettia became part of Christmas celebrations in 1906 as a Western contribution to holiday traditions. 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
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Korner
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Angela
Pepper
Amela
Yolanda
By Ellie Grossman
Joh Kloss
Georgette
Dominic Rompello
Gil Aimbez
Long Island
Main Street
Childress
Texas
Childress Index
The
Childress Index Inc
Ox Bow Printing
Fisher Morris Higley
Singer Sewing Machine
Smith Corona
Memphis
Pol Pourri
Man
Tom
Don Shanks
Joyce
Azalee
Earl
Margarett Harwell
Robert
Barbara Jones
Cahils Smart Shop
Voor
Playtex
Dutlar
Hms
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