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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

2

Corral Interscholastic League news staff listed

The document lists staff roles for the Corral Interscholastic League Texas High School Press Association Panhandle High School Press Association. Included are sponsor Darryl Morris, editor Carol Higley, associate editors Rickie Turner and Karen Trosper, exchange editor Betty Smith, sports editor Mike Starkey, news editor Pam Hughes, club news reporter Ginger Boggs, photographer Roy Southern, filing editor Jimmy Czewski, feature editor Jennifer Johnston, art manager Sharon Molloy, typists Celia Farha and Sue Sims, and reporters Carolyn Washington Jimmy Lassen Don Seal Ruthie Lucky Carolyn Loter Frances Martin.

Texas High School Press Association Panhandle High School Press Association Darryl—Morris Carol Higley Rickie Turner Karen Trosper Betty Smith Mike Jennifer Johnston Sharon Molloy Celia Farha Sue Sims Carolyn Washington Jimmy Lassen Don Seal Ruthie Lucky Carolyn Loter Frances Martin

Present Happiness Overshadows Early Life Of Mrs. James Ross

Diana Bracy’s biography for freshman class recounts Trudy Hentschel Ross’s escape from Soviet dominated Sudetenland to West Germany and later the United States. It covers her family’s losses under the Russians, years in camps, eventual emigration, and marriage to James Ross in San Angelo Texas.

James Ross LeRoy Reeves Diana Bracy Diana Trudy Ross Ross Edeltrand Amalia Hentschel Alfred Hentschel Rothfloss Sudentenland Germany Czechoslovakia Austria Russia Red River Traudi Edeltrand America Saint Nicholaus Trandi East Germany Langerberg West Germany Hersfeld United States New York City New York Fort Worth Texas San Angelo Trudy Trudy Hentschel Childress

Virgin Islands Sale Talks and Bobcats Victory

In 1867 Denmark offered to sell the Virgin Islands to the United States for 7.5 million but the Senate declined. In 1961 the U S paid Denmark 25 million pounds amid fears of a Western Hemisphere base. Cats fell behind in the third quarter and lost 63 48 as Travis McCain led with 22 points and 16 rebounds while James Self added 11. Other scorers included Hamm Beal and Wilconsin.

Mike Starkey Childress Bobcats Vernon Lions Cats Bobcats Lions Vernon Travis McCain Hamm Jimmy Hamm McCain Thorton Self Beal James Self Glen Beal Iowa Park Holiday Manual Huff Lawrence Burkburnett Bulldogs Iowa Park Hwks Hawks Florida Monterry Monterrey Bob Denmark Virgin Islands Caribbean United States U.S. Senate Germany Westen Dimmitt Wilconsin

Ideal Boy Described by Sophomore Class Reporter

Judy Wilson lists C.HS students as archetypes for ideal boy in traits from hair to athletic ability. Names include Bobby Huff eyes Larry Evans complexion Sammy Bush teeth Johnny McConnell nose Paul Eubank and others such as Glen Beal height Thomas Bradford weight Norman Naron and personality John Sims.

Donna Cole Gale Sisco Sue Carrick David Adcock Jerry Thomas Gayle Whitten Donna Lewellen Ray Hamilton Linda Rowland John Bragg Charlotte Jordan Larry Harris Pat Harmon Mike Starkey Joy Schaefer Glen Beal Sherry Snider Johnny Thornton Darlene Park Sammy Bushon Sue Sims Sammy Taylor Marilyn Harp Travis McCain Judy Wilson C.hs Bobby Huff Larry Evans Johnny McConnell Paul Eubank Thomas Bradford Norman Naron Chicken Mitchell William Reed Mike Reeves John Sims James Self Johnny Wilson

Christmas Poem About Birthday Joy to Jesus

A child’s bedtime reflections recount Christmas as Jesus birth and promise. The mother explains Jesus’s suffering, forgiveness, and the gift of eternal life, while the child expresses devotion and hope to live with him. The verses blend faith, family, and yearning in a humble scene.

Jesus Daddy Granny Mommy

The Story Of Christmas By Jennifer Johnston Explored

A reflective piece explains Christmas origins and customs, tracing the term to Christ Mass, noting early celebration in the 4th century by Manichaeans, December 25 adoption, and the spread of the Christmas tree from Germany via St Boniface to England and America. It contrasts secular traditions with religious significance.

Jennifer Johnston America Germany St. Boniface Albert Victoria England

Two High School Rostered Stars Highlight Seasonal Talent

Ronnie Lawrence a 6'2" junior from Kath ryn Lawrence family and Darrel Manuel a 6' junior son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Manuel emerge as top basketball reserves with strong rebounding and driving ability. The piece also blends a holiday essay tracing Christmas carols and Santa Claus origins, urging readers to keep Christ in Christmas.

Birthday Chaos as Narrator Survives Family Party

Narrator recalls a chaotic birthday with crowded relatives, odd gifts, and cake overload. A dramatic late night scene ends with a confrontation and a resolve that birthdays come once a year.

Fashionable mink accents under ten dollars this winter

A circle of mink for day or night wear, a boa, ascot, scarf, or shawl collar all cost under ten dollars. The options offer affordable luxury with versatile styling for the season.

C H S Band Hosts Guests From McMurry

C H S Band members entertained guests from the McMurry Band last Tuesday with a reception at the Ban Hall. Soda pops were served and the event ended with guests describing it as a blast.

C.H.S McMurry C. H S Ban Hall Larry Harris Sheila Davis Mildred Long Wen Borger Hemphill High Schoo Auditorium

Christmas Concert Shines At Local High School

The December 18 concert in the High School auditorium featured the Junior High Band Choir and the high school band. Students decorated the Band Hall for Christmas and performed in the annual event with selections like Oh Holy Night and Jingle Bells Rhapsody.

Paulette Chewning Mike Smotherman

Long Chapter of Future Homemakers Christmas Program

The Long Chapter of Future Homemakers held a December 7 1961 Christmas program in the high school auditorium. Members collected toys and cards for orphans, with a Christmas skit and songs led by Judy Wilson. Mildred Long presided as the meeting adjourned.

Th Wynn Floe Garvin Jettie Hicks Judy Wilson Linda DeArmond Tanya Lawson Long Chapter Mildred Long Future Teacher of America Sherry Snider Nellie Agnes Kennedy Miss Kennedy Charles C. O’connell Judy Rutledge Texas State Teachers Association

Ideal Girl Among Freshman Boys Names Choices

Phil Self lists the ideal girl traits as among the outstanding freshmen with entries for hair eyes complexion lips teeth nose smile height weight figure hands feet clothes personality voice walk and other attributes attributed to named peers and students.

Ore Phil Self Denese Stevens Diana Mack Joy Schaefer Judy Rutledge Bettye Shahan Sherry Snider Sue Carrick Clara Robinson Raenell Wynn Celia Farha Pat Harmon Charlotte Jordan Pat Davenport Karen Trosper Margarette Collier Clemi Higley

Truitt Bell D E Spotlight Features Local Teen

Frances Martin Truitt Bell is a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Truman McFarland. He stands 5 11 and weighs 155 pounds with brown hat and blue eyes. He works at Frank's Grocery stocking delivering and sweeping. Truitt has three brothers and two sisters. His father manages the Co Op Gin and his mother runs the Frontier Stamp Center. After graduation he plans to attend Draughons Business College at Amarillo.

Frances Martin Truitt Bell Truman McFarland D. E. Spotlight

Eddie Moore Follows Family Path From Mechanic to Rancher

Carolyn Loter profiles Eddie Moore an 18 year old CHLS student son of Mr and Mrs Pete Moore working as a mechanic. He enjoys mechanics but aims to become a successful rancher following his father’s footsteps.

Carolyn Loter CHLS Eddie Moore Eddie Pete Moore

Senior Personality By Betty Smith

Carl Lee, a Memphis born senior born December 14, 1943, lives with his mother Mrs. W. E. Helms in Avenue L. N. W. His aim is electrical engineering, with hazel eyes, brown hair, 5 feet 6 inches, and 155 pounds. He favors shrimp, blue, water skiing, and films like Parent Trap. He names John Wayne as a favorite actor and Esdras Dee among his favorite actresses. He starred in the National Honor Society and the United Nations Pilgrimage in high school.

Carl W. E. Helms Ave. L. N. W Memphis Tex Deceber Ara’mies Sayarra Estress John Wayne S Dra Dee Parrish Siety Texas Iar

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The Childress High School Ronnie Lawrence Kathryn Lawrence Ronnie Darrel Manuel Darrel Hubert Manuel Santa Claus St. Nicholas Netherlands Kris Kringle la Befana Yule Tottiten Christkindle God Christ Tony Corra Karen Ceri Sams Siberian Skatine Rink Kirkland Carey, Tell Community Center Southeast Childress Nikita Khrushchev Weveridge Weinfuld Penelope Dalrymple Eichmann Garden Valley Fallot Aunt Mehitabel Aunt Me Joan Bruce Long F.hla By Charlotte Jordan F. A Texas Tech Carl Lee
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