Partridge Circle Christmas Program At Home
Mrs Harold Partridge hosted the Partridge Circle of the First Methodist Church for the annual Christmas program on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bill Hamm read the Luke 2 story and presented The Toys Of A Wise Man. The Other Wise Man was performed by Mrs Partridge. guests enjoyed coffee Swedish rolls and cinnamon rolls. Members present included Mesdames Hamm George Faulkner E K Givens C N Hil Percy Merrick and Partridge.
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Harold Partridge
First Methodist Church
Bill Hamm
Birthday greetings for local residents today
Happy birthday wishes go to Ben Thiepen Fred Nelson Mrs Jimmie Nelson and Alfred Eugene Stephens today from their families and friends, marking another year of milestones and community ties.
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Ben Thiepen
Fred Nelson
Jimmie Nelson
Alfred Eugene Stephens
Hargraves Host Intermediates Christmas Party
Mrs. Bert Hargrave entertained the Intermediates of the First Methodist Church with a Christmas party at her home. The event featured games, gift exchanges, and refreshments. About 30 members and guests attended, with Mrs. Hargrave and teachers receiving tokens of appreciation.
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Bert Hargrave
First Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Baptist Juniors Host Social and Caroling at First Baptist
Members of the Junior IT Department at the First Baptist Church gathered Monday for a social with games and hot chocolate. After the hour of fun the group went Christmas caroling and donated funds to buy gifts for needy families, with about 20 attendees.
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First Baptist
Nelson and Collins Celebrate 72nd Birthdays Joint Party
Fred Nelson and S N Collins marked their 72nd birthdays with a Sunday gathering at the Collins home. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate with cake, magican tricks by John Hamilton, and comedy acts by Pearl Howard. Nelson, who came to Childress in 1915, is father to five, while Collins arrived in 1906 after marrying Lena Welch. The event drew numerous relatives and friends from Childress and Los Angeles.
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Fred Nelson
S. N. Collins
Collins
Nelson
John Hamilton
Pearl Howard
Childress
W. T. Nelson
Sedelle McKinney
Lena Welch
Mississippi
Jack Collins
Enos
Babe) Collins
W. R
John H. Collins
Ruby Matheson
Los Angeles
Calif
Bob Alexander
Norwalk
Faye Parrish
Boulder
Colo
Nancy Welch
Collin
Verner Circle Christmas Party At White Home
The Verner Circle of the First Methodist Church held a Christmas party Monday night at Mrs. E. E. White’s home. Mrs. A. F. Verner presented a Christmas story The Toy Of A Wise Man after a Luke based devotional. Gifts exchanged included two pieces of Early American crystal and a bed jacket sent to Morgan's Convalescent Home.
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E. E. White
Verner
First Methodist Church
A. F. Verner
Luke
Morgan’s
Ruby Bush
Fern Maddox
W. K. Peden
Mmes. G. T. Palmer
A. P. Towles
J. J. Williamson
S.E. Temple
A. A. Bass
Inez Johnson
Mary McConnell
Juniors Conduct Christmas Party at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Juniors Department held its annual Christmas party in the church parlor. Children performed a program for parents who attended as guests. Teachers gave bags of fruit and gifts, and a Lottie Moon offering was collected instead of a gift exchange. Cookies and punch served to about 70 students and guests. Organizers included L. M. Curtis, Leo Inman, Mildred Long, J. D. Short and several teachers. Clifton Tennison led opening prayer. Buck Nance gave closing meditation.
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First Baptist
Lottie Moon
Leo Inman
Pearl Ward
Francis Sport
Milton Howard
Jack Bohannon
J. M. Davis
Buck Nance
Clifton Tennison
Christmas Party Brings Toys to Needy Children
The Junior Department of First Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party in Fellowship Hall. Members wrapped gifts for needy children and sang carols at Childress General Hospital before returning to the church for games and cookies supervised by Mrs. Everett Solomon and Mrs. Eildon Holley.
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First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Childress General Hospital
Everett Solomon
Eildon Holley
Solomon
S. L. Dowis
John Robinson
Robert Wadsworth
Eldon Holley
Harold Partridge
Dena Holsey
Linda Rowland
Ariyna Caradine
Judy Rutledge
Dickie Partridge
Reed Lockhoof
Johnny McConnell
Preston Stephens
Jerry Newberry
Jerry Camp
Vickie Graves
Clara Ann Robinson
Patricia Davenport
Joan Mitchell
Anthony Shires
Truett Wright
Mike Starkey
Jimmy Hamm
Karen Trosper
Progressive Christmas Dinner Hosted by Adams Circle Members
Adams Circle held a four home progressive dinner on Monday night to celebrate the holidays. Mrs. Bill Adams hosted appetizers, Mrs. Bob Wadsworth provided salads, Mrs. Tommy Shelton served the entree with ham by John Forbis, and the final course took place at the Forbis home. Charity baskets were prepared, decorations adorn each home, a gift exchange occurred, and special thanks went to coordinator Mrs. J K Givens and guests Mesdames J O Haymes, Harold Camp, Virginia Wheeler. New member Mrs. Bill Moore, a recent Chilress resident, was welcomed.
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Adams
Bill Adams
Bob Wadsworth
Tommy Shelton
John Forbis
Forbis
J. K. Givens
J. O. Haymes
Harold Camp
Virginia Wheeler
Bill Moore
Chilress
Mrs. Paul Cruse Hosts Christmas Social in Northfield
Mrs. Paul Cruse held a Christmas social in her new Northfield home with holiday decor, carols led by Mrs. May Hays, and Bingo. Secret pal names were revealed, 1955 names drawn, and guests included Mrs. E. R. Cruse, Mrs. R. V. Johnson, plus many Turkey residents. Children received fruit and candy bags. cake, punch, and coffee were served.
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Northfield
Paul Cruse
May Hays
E. R. Cruse
R. V. Johnson
G. P. Driscal
M. E. Cotton
Turkey
Mmes
Sibyl Timmons
Sue Courtney
Etta Moore
Fannie Bethany
Geneva Timmons
General Baiy
Ruth McDonald
Margie Cook
Sue Dobbins
Fay Timmons
Grace Timmons
Permelia Timmons
Hazel Terry
Delores Timmons
Bertie Simpson
Ethel Pope
Ava Nell Pope
Mollie Simpson
Ma Vaughn
Erlene Elliott
Jack Elliot
Guaneth Thomas
Ma Thomas
Arron
Ann Timmons
Tolly
Brenda Timmons
Marcell Elliot
Robert
Mary Jane Elliot
Randy K
Paul Don Cruse
Mark Timmons
Ivy
Whites Employes Feted With Dinner
Mr and Mrs Archie Pearce honored employes of Whites Auto Store with an informal dinner at the Hi Way Cafe Monday night Edsel Wiginton gave the invocation. The meal featured turkey and dressing cranberry sauce creamed potatoes green beans hot rolls combination salad ice cream and pumpkin pie. Pearce received a gift from the employees Afterward the couples visited the Pearce home for games including 42. Attending were Edsel Wiginton Gene Hall Herbert Greer Henry McLain Mrs Charlie Shields Pauline Laningham Jimmy Ticer Jack Richardson and the hosts.
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Archie Pearce
Whites Auto Store
Hi Way Cafe
Edsel Wiginton
Pearce
Gene Hall
Herbert Greer
Henry McLain
Charlie Shields
Pauline Laningham
Jimmy Ticer
Jack Richardson
Primary Department Classes Are Feted
The Primary II Department of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party in the church parlor with teachers Don Madden and Mines Preston Mills Eugene Smith Mike Wilson Obert Stevens Loretta Donnelly Carl Hudson and Mittie Newberry coordinating. Mr and Mrs Earl Harwell were honored as superintendent and associate superintendent. Mrs Hudson led carols and Mrs Smith shared a Christmas story. Games and fruit candy gifts from teachers were given to the children. The department gave Mr and Mrs Harwell a magazine rack as appreciation.
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First Baptist Church
Don Madden
Preston Mills
Eugene Smith
Mike Wilson
Obert Stevens
Loretta Donnelly
Carl Hudson
Mittie Newberry
Earl Harwell
Mrs. Harwell
Social calendar highlights at local churches and cafes
Wednesday events include Sunbeams at 7 15 p m at First Baptist Church a country club party for fifth graders to junior high 7 30 to 10 p m and a Central Christian Christmas tree event for children 7 30 p m A Presbyterian choir rehearsal is planned for 7 p m Thursday features a Senior Department social at Gay s Cafe Friday a Christmas social at Nelson s Cafe for cafe employees at 6 p m
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First Baptist Church
Central Christian
Gay's Cafe
Two Classes Feted In Allison Home
Mrs Gene Allison and Mrs Hugh Burchett hosted the Goodwill and Sunshine Classes of the First Baptist Church for a Christmas party at the Allison home Monday night. Assisting were Mrs C E Richardson and Mrs Dan Jones. Members presenting gifts to the teachers were Mmes Allison Burchett Jones and Richardson. Hot chocolate and cookies were served to Mary Ellington Barbara Nunley Marilyn Lambert Ruthie Lucky Georgia Morris Brenda Evans Lauana Estell Sandra Short Manon White Linda Evans.
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Gene Allison
Hugh Burchett
Goodwill and Sunshine
First Baptist Church
Allison
C. E. Richardson
Dan Jones
Mmes
Burchett
Jones
Richardson
Mary Ellington
Barbara Nunley
Marilyn Lambert
Ruthie Lucky
Georgia Morris
Brenda Evans
Lawana Estell
Sandra Short
Manon White
Linda Evans
Episcopal Church Sets Special Christmas Eve Service
St. Luke's Episcopal Church hosts a 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service conducted by Rev. Ted Dentzer of Grace Episcopal Church Vernon. Special holiday observances are planned with Advent readings and carols.
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Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Ted Dentzer
Grace Episcopal Church
Vernon
Marquette Coach Ignored Scouting Advice in Loss to Dons
Milwaukee March first report says Marquette coach Jack Nagle failed to act on a scouting tip to cancel the game against the top ranked San Francisco Dons. The Golden Eagles fell 65 to 58.
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Milwaukee
Marquette
Jack Nagle
San Francisco Dons
Dons
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