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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
3
Philathea Class Christmas Program at First Methodist
The Philathea Class of First Methodist Church held a Christmas program and gift exchange at Mrs Arrell Cummings home last week. Hostesses were Mrs Tom Roberson Mrs Guy Eastham and Mrs A J Johnson. The Cummings home featured holiday decorations and a lighted Christmas tree with gifts for the exchange. The program included Jo John Doleses and a Christmas story told by Mrs Wade with background music by Mrs Beatking Mrs Watkins and a girls sextet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Arrell Cummings
Tom Roberson
Guy Eastham
A. J. Johnson
Cummings
Jo John Doleses
Beatking
Social Calendar Highlights For Christian Groups
Social events listed include Hughes Bible Class party at F Methodist Church 7 30 p m Preston Circle of Central Christian in Mrs Howard Preston home 7 30 p m District meeting of Christian ministers in Amarillo 10 a m American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 p m Central Christian Christmas 7 90 p m Wesleyan Service Guild in Mrs Dick Delaney home Country Club party for 6th 7th and 8th graders 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Wesleyan Service Guild
Dick Delaney
Say Happy Birthday Tomorrow to Fred Nelson
Tomorrow the notice wishes Fred Nelson a happy birthday with mentions of Mrs. Jimmy, Sport R. W. Thompson, Alfred E. Stephens, and Mrs. W. J. Sharp in a classified ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelson
Jimmy Sport
R. W. Thompson Alfred E. Stephens
W. J. Sharp
Those Gingerbread Men Will Soon Be in Season Again
Gaynor Maddox reports that the holiday treat trend is returning with bakery shelves set to feature gingerbread men in coming weeks. bakers anticipate rising tasting demand as festive orders increase.
Cherry Steamed Pudding with Candied Fruits and Hard Sauce
A traditional New England steamed pudding features maraschino cherries and candied fruits folded into a light batter with walnuts and vanilla. The recipe yields 6 to 8 servings with a rich hard sauce made from butter sugar evaporated milk and vanilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Gage Employees Share Holiday Dinner in Gay's Cafe
Mr and Mrs Neil Gage along with Gage Food Store staff held a holiday dinner and gift exchange at Gay's Cafe on Friday evening December 17. Attendees included Charley Johnson Ross Wade Dee Cawthon A E Stevens Robert Ferguson Ray Stone Jr Don Gage Ellen Wasson Larry Copelin and Francis Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Gage
Gage Food Store
Gay’s Cafe
Charley Johnson
Ross Wade
Dee Cawthon
A. E. Stevens
Robert Ferguson
Ray Stone Jr
Don Gage
Ellen Wasson
Larry Copelin
Francis Simmons
Leaf spots lower ornamental value of shrubs in wet weather
Many shrubs such as ligustrum euonymous gardenia holly photos be affected by fungal leaf spots during high rainfall. A preventive spray program using captan or zineb with spreader sticker can reduce damage. copper compounds or Bordeaux mix may help for bacterial spots. Avoid wet foliage when watering to limit spread.
Overboard Jump Amid Fire On Pacific Ship Strikes Rescue Efforts
Debris and trapped crew fought for air as water flooded a 60 foot vessel during a fierce blaze. A crane lifted loaded slabs while watertight doors trapped men and bulkheads were tapped for help. Fire crews, cold weather, and 60,000 tons of water hampered salvage as repairs raced to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asin Ratyak
Navy
Noon Cotton Prices Rise on New York Market
United Press International reports New York trading for March and May cotton futures with prices up. March unspecified, May quotes are 32.85 and 34.00 respectively, showing gains in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
New York
Weather and Local Births and Visits in Childress
Partly cloudy and much colder tonight with diminishing northerly winds. Wednesday will be clear to partly cloudy and cold, low around 18, high near 30. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wesley announce the birth of a son at 6:35 p.m. Monday, 7 pounds 4 ounces. grandparents Mrs. W. B. Trammell and Mrs. L. J. Wesley. Leman Weir from Fort Jackson, S C, visits in Childress with his parents. Visitors at the Cml dress home include Mr. and Mrs. Williams and baby, and D. C. Epps, all of Amarillo. Families Ralston of Marshall and Amarillo guests in Chil dress over the weekend. Mrs. J. W. Hamilton underwent major surgery in Wichita Falls. condition satisfactory. Roland Walden of Quanah and Jim Wilson of Floydada visit Childress on business. Recent guests at the Williamson home include Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Williamson and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ordelheide of Denver. In the Glass home, daughters Mrs. June Johnson, Mrs. Mozell Acrey, Mrs. Jay Avary and Mrs. Mary Battles visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wesley
W. B. Trammell
L. J. Wesley
Leman Weir
Ft. Jackson
South Carolina
Cmldress
M. L. Weir
H. W Epps
R. D. Williams
Barney Williams
D. C
Larry Ralston
Chil
J. W. Hamilton
Wichita Falls
Roland Walden
Quanah
Childress
Jim Wilson
Floydada
Tom Williamson
J. L. Williamson
Amarillo
H. T. Ordelheide
Denver Cole
J. H. Glass
June Johnson
Mozell Acrey
Jay Avary
Mary Battles
Fragmented Postscript Ends With Cryptic Credits
The text presents a nonsensical line about knowledge and speed, mentioning earth, light, six million, and unity. Readers are left with no clear event, person, or organization to identify.
Hospital admissions and discharges at Childress General
Admitted: Mike Dowlen Sunday Linda Stephens Monday Mrs. Duke Holland today Mrs. George Morey today Mrs. Carl Seal Monday Mrs. James Wesley Monday. Dismissed: Tammie Decker today Mary Smith today Mrs. L. D. Portwood today Mrs. R. S. Sims and baby today Mrs. O. A. Price and baby today Carol Marshbank Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dowlen
Linda Stephens
Duke Holland
George Morey
Carl Seal
James Wesley
Tammie Decker
Mary Smith
L. D. Portwood
R. S. Sims
O. A. Price
Carol Marshbank
The Cost of Christmas Poem by Pearl Robinson
A Christmas reflection describes the cost of salvation and the duty of giving as acts of love. It cites Jesus teaching that acts of kindness to the least are acts to Christ, praising widespread generosity during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Pearl Robinson
House of Pray
Ady
Pellegrini to Miss NFL Title Game After Knee Surgery
Linebacker Bob Pellegrini undergoes knee ligament repair today and will be sidelined for the Eagles clash with the Packers next Monday for the NFL title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPD
Bob Pellegrini
Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers
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