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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
2
Junior Department Christmas Party at First Baptist Church
A Friday social calendar item notes a Junior Department Christmas party to be held at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Local families are invited to attend the festive gathering.
Beginners Feted At Church Social
The Beginner Department of the First Baptist Church held a social in its room Monday night with officers and teachers hosting. Guests received fruit punch on arrival. Mrs. R. C. Southern gave a Christmas story and children performed readings and songs under Mrs. Sid Holland. Gifts included magic slates story books and sacks of fruit nuts and candy from hostesses. Special guests were parents. about 40 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. C. Southern
Sid Holland
Sam White
Mmes. Holland
White
Dalby Fleming
Southern
Irby Teague
W. C. Adams
Lee Campbell
M. E. Siler
O. E. Phillips
W. E. Stevens
King Memorial WSCS Holiday Social at Armstrong Home
King Memorial Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a holiday gathering at the E. C. Armstrong home. Christmas carols were sung, readings shared, and gifts exchanged among members and special guests including Mrs Teague Mrs Overby Mrs Megson and several others.
Bargain coats and suits cut to bone prices
A local ad proclaims deep discounts on coats and suits. Prices range from 29.50 to 39.50 within the sale that runs as early as possible for the best selection.
Beatrice Pevytoe Weds James Hardison in El Paso
Miss Beatrice Pevytoe of El Paso marries James Millard Hardison in a Grandview Baptist Church ceremony. The couple, with 400 guests, plan a trip to Phoenix Aziz and Palm Springs before settling in El Paso. He is an electrical engineer at White Sands. she was church secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Beatrice Pevytoe
el Paso
A. FE. Pevytoe
Eudora, Ark
James Millard Hardison
Ben Hardison
Grandview Baptist Church of
J. B. Fine
B. J. Sealy
Glenn Collier
Sealy
Collier
Robert E. Fortenberry
Hubert Pickering
H. O. Kincaid
Miss Billi
Kincaid
F. Parker
Lyle Dautrich
Debra Pickering
Flower Girl
Rev. J. W. Butler
Amarillo
Gaines F. Parker
Phoenix
Aziz
Palm Springs
Calif
Nashville
Hardison
White Sands Proving Grounds
New Mex
Childress High School
Texas A&m College
Southwest Baptist Collegge
TEL Class Feted by Mills Home
The TEL Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Preston Mills home Monday night. The event featured a lit Christmas tree, a prayer, a Christmas story, gift exchanges, and holiday refreshments. Members included Mrs. Hugh Jones, Mrs. L. B. Jackson, Mrs. L. D. Cariile, Mrs. Jim Fields, Mrs. Johnny Rucker, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEL
First Baptist Church
Preston Mills
Margaret Simpson
W. J. Hembree
Mmes
Hugh Jones
L. B. Jackson
L. D. Cariile
Jim
Recitals Shine At Diggs Studio Pupil Christmas Series
Diggs Music Studio hosted a string of holiday piano recitals from last week through Tuesday with snow scene decor, a lighted tree, Santa, and a manger display. Young performers from the Mae Dowell Club and Sherwood Club presented solos and group numbers, followed by buffet suppers, gift exchanges, and festive sponsor gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs Music Studio
Santa
Mae Dowell Club
Marsha Thaton
Jackie Sue Webb
Thomas Rutledge
Sherwood Club
Wilda Cummins
Ellie Howard
Rita Conn
Gail White
Karen Trosper
Donna Sanders
Steve Feasel
Jimmy Lane
Paulette Chewning
Sandra Sally
Judy Rutledge
Darrellene Ho
Dinner and program at High Point honor members
The High Point Sunday School held a seasonal dinner and program at the High Point school building. George Bruce led the dinner, Lila Hightower directed the program, Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. Johnny Henley at the piano, and Mrs. Floyd Biddy gave a devotional from Luke 11. A Yuletide reading by George Moore preceded a “Glad News of Christmas” performance by Randall. a Christmas game and gift exchange followed, with a cash offering to Barkners Orphan Home and Wa¢a Methodist Orphan Home. Visitors included Troy Hackler, Garden Valley, George Moore, and Randall Owens. Among members present were Chett Reeves, FE. F. Adams, W. L. Foster, Earnest Aran, Elbert Kelley, Johnny Henley, Biddy, Clyde Hackler, Gene Statham and family, Mrs. W. S. Bruce, George Bruce, Mrs. Russell Statham, Mrs. Marion Hightower and Marion Jr., Mrs. Ward Terry, Stanley and Leland, Nila Hightower, L. F. Hightower, and Charlie Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bruce
Lila Hightower
Johnny Henley
Floyd Biddy
Barkners Orphan Home
Troy Hackler
Garden Valley
George Moore
Randall Owens
Childress
Messrs
Aond
Mmes
Chett Reeves
FE. F. Adams
W. L. Foster
Earnest Aran
Elbert Kelley
Biddy
Clyde Hackler
Gene Statham
Russell Statham
Marion Hightower
Marion Jr
Ward Terry
Stanley
Leland
Nila Hightower
L. F. Hightower
Charlie Drake
Family Dinner Church Feature at Friendship Square
Families of the Central Christ in Church enjoyed a turkey dinner in Friendship Square on Wednesday night. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eubank, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Slingerland, Frank Dakil and Miss Eleanor Dakil. Mrs. Eubank and Mrs. McConnell decorated the area with sprayed cactus arrangements. Glen Stiner opened the program and led a trio with Mrs. Eubank, Mrs. George Weatherbee and Miss Joy Fields singing, with Celia Weatherbee and Mildred Long backing. Membership books were available and two new members joined MPee George Saied and Richard Wilbur. About 95 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christ In Church
Friendship Square
Vernon Eubank
Eddie McConnell
Gene Slingerland
Frank Dakil
Eleanor Dakil
Eubank
McConnell
Glen Stiner
George Weatherbee
Joy Fields
Henry Webb
Celia Weatherbee
Frosty the Snowman
Silver Bells
Mildred Long
Mpee
George Saied
Richard Wilbur
Hughes Sunday School Class Dinner at First Methodist
Hughes Sunday School Class gathered at the First Methodist Church for a Christmas dinner. The covered-dish meal featured a long buffet and holiday decorations centered on a red lamp. Santa distributed gifts to children as carols played, with Mrs Pryor on piano and Mrs Newberry leading the decoration committee. About 40 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Pryor
Bonnie Newberry
Methodist MYF Social At Tell Church
Mrs J A Stinnett hosted the Methodist Youth Fellowship of Tell Methodist Church for a Christmas social this week. Games were played and popcorn was popped. Popcorn balls and peanuts were served to Mike Hudson Bobby Henderson Garland Henderson Gerald Moran Vernon Moran sponsor Mrs Stinnett and the R H Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell
J. A Stinnett
Methodist Youth Fellowship
the Tell Methodist Church
Mike Hudson
Bobby Henderson
Garland Henderson
Gerald
Vernon Moran
Stinnett
R H. Knights
Bethany Home Hosts Secret Pal Christmas Party
Special Northfield report says hostess Mrs Bill Bethany and co hostesses presided Friday night at the Bethany home for the annual Secret Pal Christmas party. Games entertained guests and next year’s pals were drawn. Housewarming gifts were given to Mrs Newell Timmons as a surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Bill Bethany
Mmes
Hal Courtney
Boone Simpson
P. A. Simpson
Newell Timmons
Teachers Host FMC Juniors Christmas Party
The Junior Department of the First Methodist Church hosted a party in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday night. Teachers including Mrs Dick Delaney, superintendent, Mrs S L Dowis, Mrs Lonnie Garrison, Mrs Everett Solomon, Bob Wadsworth, and Warner Stevens organized gifts for a needy family, decorated a department tree with pennies and bubble gum, and led relay games and carol singing. About 35 attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Dick Delaney
S. L. Dowis
Lonnie Garrison
Everett Solomon
Bob Wadsworth
Warner Stevens
Eldon Holley
Mrs Cecil Phillips Named To Office In Harrell Chapel
Mrs Cecil Phillips was elected treasurer to replace Mrs Ray Phillips who resigned at a Harrell Chapel Needle Club meeting in the Community house. Mrs Orval Phillips hosted, attendees included Ernest Lee Kilgore Cecil Phillips Louis Richards Pau Buchanan Mack Richards Susan Richards Bobby Richards and a visitor Mrs Lloyd Widener of Lockney. The club will meet with Mrs Mack Richards in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrel Chapel
Cecil Phillips
Ray Phillips
Harrell Chapel
Orval Phillips
Ernest Lee Kilgore
Louis Richards
Pau Buchanan
Mack Richards
Susan Richards
Bobby Richards
Lloyd Widener
Lockney Club
Grayson Boy Feted at Amarillo Birthday Party
Merton Grayson II celebrated a birthday at his parents’ Amarillo home with friends, decorations, games, and a cake featuring three candles and red and green miniature cowboys. Attendees included Mike Greenroyd, Brode Owens, and Cherie Dutton among others. mothers assisted. the Graysons will spend holidays in Childress with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Grayson II
Amarillo
Mike Greenroyd
Brode Owens
Guy and
Cherrie Dutton
Mark
Crig Meey
Mollie Rose Clifton
Jerry Moore
Mmes. Kemp
L. R. Dutton
W.H. Greenroyd
Jack Owens
Gahey
D M. Williams
Childress
M. Grayson
D, M Williams
M. T Grayson
Yuletide Affair Held In Hoyt Crain Home
The Leadership Class of King Memorial Methodist Church closed 1956 social activities with a Yuletide party at Hoyt Crain’s home. Howard Andrews led games, a prayer of thanks was given by Lloyd Walkup, and Crain and Mrs. Crain received a gift from the class. Attendees included Chester Carter, Sid Richardson, Henry McLane, Van McCoy, Raymond Lassen, Mrs. Walkup, Mrs. Andrews, Harold Walkup, Ronald McCoy, Jim Don, and David Lassen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Memorial Methodist Church
Hoyt Crain
Howard Andrews
Lloyd Walkup
Crain
Messrs
Mmes
Chester Carter
Sid Richardson
Henry McLane
van McCoy
Raymond Lassen
Walkup
Mrs Andrews
Harold Walkup
Ronald McCoy
Jim Don
David Lassen
Get Acquainted Party Fetes Mr and Mrs Moran in Tell
Mr and Mrs W G Moran were honored at a get acquainted social hosted by Mrs J A Stinnett in Tell. Members of the Methodist Church organized the affair with Yuletide decorations and games from 1942. The hosts presented the couple with their chosen china as gifts and pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell
W. G. Moran
J. A. Stinnett
Methodist Church
China
Holiday Supper by Friendship Class at Tell Church
The Friendship Sunday School Class held a holiday supper in the basement of the Southside Baptist Church in Tell. A. B. Cross gave thanks before a meal of baked ham potato salad sweet potatoes fruit salad baked beans hot rolls coffee cake and ice tea. Gifts were exchanged among attendees including Messrs and Mines d C Smith Bryan and Alton Doy Skinner Donnie and Dalton Edwin Wyatt Lylissa and Tim John Browning Larry and Julia Clifton Smith and children W H Tippett Jr Royce Dan Clyde Johnson Junior Bruce Mike Delores and Ronnie Denton Cheatheam and sons Rayford Jones and A B Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church of Tell
Friendship
A. B. Cross
Messrs
Mines
D. C
Royce Dan
Clyde Johnson
Junior Bruce
Mike
Delores
Ronnie
Denton Cheatheam
Rayford Jones
Say Happy Birthday Today To Fred Nelson
A birthday greeting list celebrates Fred Nelson and several others including Mrs Jimmie Sport RW Thompson Mrs W K Peden Alfred BE Stephens Mrs W J Sharp and Zelma Laningham and Charlotte Czewski with wishes for a joyful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelson
Jimmie Sport
Thompson
W. K. Peden
Alfred BE. Stephens
W. J. Sharp
Mrs. Zelma_ Laningham
Charlotte Czewski
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gay
King Memorial
WSCS
E. C. Armstrong
King Memorial Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service
W. M. Teague
E. C. Overby
Annie
Willie
Mmes G
Wspc Cmo
D .G
C. M. Collins
G. S. Menefee
Carol Sue Richardson
Donna Allison
Mmes van McCoy
Virgil Brewer
Laverne Gurley
Ed Walkup
Ben Scarbrough
Meason
Armstrong
Fashion Shoppe
Miss Pevytoe
James Hardison
the Fashion
Mills
Diggs Studio
Ila Dewell
Huronica Dishman
Carol West
Susan Mothershed
Barry Backstrom
Carol Sally
Johnny Larned
Cecelia Rutledge
Santa Claus
Steve
Judy Thaten
Sherwood Music Club
Joan Clements
Ann Buckley
Arline Key
Roberta Hash
High Point
Randall
Tell Methodist
Bethany
Tom Moore
Walter Timmons
Allan Thomas
J. D. Elliott
A C. Nimmo
Nolan Thomas
No L. Cook
Reece Timmons
M. McDonald
Delmont Hays
Mamie Bachman
A. J. Tipton
E. M Simmons
Paul Cruse
Homer Davis
Weldon Timmons
Henry Pope
Duke Lypscomb
Matador
R. C. Elliott
KR. Elliott, Jr
Clem Timmons
Audrey Fulghan
Lubbock
FMC
Grayson Boy
Ador
Texas
J. A. Borum, Jr
Optometrist
Ave. E
Vera Merry Christmas
the Classic Beauty Shop
Vera Swafford
Morie Court
Kay Long
Mary Cheatham
Ruth Reed
Ceatetan
Childress Office Supply
Bales
Soosov
Circle N Cleaners
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