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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1965

Page

3

Holiday calendar events at First Methodist and Elks Lodge

December calendar lists a 7 p.m. MYF progressive dinner at First Methodist on the 22nd, a 7 p.m. Christmas pageant on the lawn December 23, a 1:30 p.m. charity party for children at Elks Lodge 1113 December 24, a 3:30–5:30 p.m. CHS Class of 1955 reunion buffet at The Woman's Department Club December 25, an Elks Lodge 1113 dance with Don Allen on December 31, and a Country Club New Year's Eve dance with orchestra for members and guests only.

First Methodist Elks Lodge Woman's Department Club Don Allen

Five day forecast and local social notes from Amarillo area

Five day forecast shows highs near mid fifties and cooler temps with light precipitation likely. Local notices report the birth of a son at Childress General Hospital weighing five pounds nine ounces. Several residents plan holiday visits and travel to spend time with relatives in various Texas towns.

Norman J. D. Jackson Childress General Hospital Hugh Barrett Douglas Denise Phoenix Ariz E. T. Pistole Michael James Starkey Weatherford Okla J. A. Starkey Charles Meisner Arlington Donald Black Anna . Silvey Judy Wynn Estelline St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo Sen Andy Rogers Paula Andrea Jake Austin

News Items About People You Know Christmas Gatherings

A string of local families announce Christmas visits and gatherings. Many move between Plainview Abilene Houston Groves Jet and Denver to celebrate with relatives including Huddleston Sikes Halliday Carter Keith Brummett Hamilton Wood Wood Henley Wilcoxson Lemen Cato Hobson and Day families with grandparents parents and siblings joining for holiday dinners and visits.

Roger Alfred Scott Jack Allison Miss Christi Huddleston Plainview FE. J. Huddleston Diane Eddie Huddleston Jerry Lynn Huddleston E. J Jet Okla Dave Brummett J. W. Hamilton Ray Hamilton McMurry Abilene Ken Strawn Bob Wood Denver Herman Smith Smiths A. F. Wood Richland Springs Leon Henley Willis Cato Oral Af Vernon R. G. Hobson James Cato Texas Tech J. F. Henley Jim Wilcoxson M. K. Wilcoxson Richard Lemen Tom Lemen St. Louis Ronnie Day Canyon Preston Mills L. G. Parrish Garland

Temperatures Tally Past 24 Hours In Local Record

The report records the maximum 58 degrees at 5 p m Tuesday and the minimum 33 degrees at 5 a m today for the 4 hour period ending 11 a m. It cites December 22, 1964 with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 33. Sunrise 7 45 Sunset 5 36.

Flood losses in US average about 300 million yearly

The United States faces annual flood damages around 300 million dollars with no region fully immune. Most losses arise from intense but short rainstorms, and a single 1937 flood devastated the Ohio and lower Mississippi basins with over 417 million dollars in property damage.

United States Southwest Great Basin Ohio Mississippi

Peppermint Popcorn Trims Tree by Gaynor Maddox

A festive recipe for peppermint popcorn balls with pecans almonds and candied cherries shaped into clusters. The instructions cover coating with a sugar peppermint syrup and marshmallows then setting and wrapping for gifts.

Gaynor Maddox

Tell Church Program Tell Church Program

Tell Methodist Church enjoyed a Christmas program and tree on Sunday evening. The event opened with group singing and prayers by Rev. C C Lamb. Lynn Bryant presented a selection and a play featured Quinton Henderson and others. A Nativity pantomime involved Deanna Bryant and several attendees. Santa handed out gifts from the tree.

Tell Tell Methodist Church C. C. Lamb Lynn Bryant Quinton Henderson Wilson Holman Gene Gary Conn Paul Lynn Bryant Deanna Bryant Lila Ruth Holman Lucretia Henderson Carolyn Lambert M. H. Conn J. A. Stinnett Santa

Birthday Wishes For Tommy Eugene Sims And Friends

Public birthday greetings are sent for Tommy Eugene Sims who celebrates tomorrow. Also extended are well wishes to Mrs W S Bruce Mrs Rudiene Scott and Roger Court. A happy anniversary is wished to Mr and Mrs Sam Privitt.

Tommy Eugene Sims W. S. Bruce Rudiene Scott Roger Court Sam Privitt

Bremer Hulen Rites In Church Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Myron Hulen wed at 2 p m December 18 in St Stephen Methodist Church Mesquite with Dr E Wilson Cole officiating. Bride He len Bremer wore a wool and silk lace gown. reception followed in Dallas.

Myron Hulen Fort Worth St Stephen Methodist Church Mesquite Helen Bremer H. W. Bremer Mr. Bremer Childress James Hulen Wellesley Mass E. Wilson Cole Houston First Presbyterian Church William J. Ross Jr San Antonio John S. Bach

Baptist Girls Entertained At Tell

Intermediate girls of the South Side Sunday School were entertained with a Mexican food supper in the home of their teacher Mrs. Sam Pound. Christmas carols were sung and gifts exchanged from the silver tree by Lileesa Wyatt Darlene Whitten Susy Smith Carolyn Nena Pound Ann and Mary Grantham and Brenda Moseley.

South Side Sam Pound Lileesa Wyatt Darlene Whitten Susy Smith Carolyn Nena Pound Ann Mary Grantham Brenda Moseley

Store pecans in the freezer or refrigerator

The article advises keeping pecans in the freezer or refrigerator to prevent rancidity and extend shelf life. It notes that cool storage slows oil oxidation and preserves flavor longer.

Guy L Nelson Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Guy Lynn Nelson celebrated his ninth birthday Saturday afternoon at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Nelson. Born on Christmas Day he enjoyed a party a week early with games, the Christmas Story, birthday cake holiday cookies and milk. Guests included Barry Dill Joe Webster Curtis Hajek David Statham and Kelly Love amid Santa decorations and candy filled favors.

Guy Lynn Nelson E. A. Nelson Guy Lynn Barry Dill Joe Webster Curtis Hajek David Statham Kelly Love

Serving And Cooling Tips On Wines

Tips from the Wine Institute on serving and chilling wines for holiday entertaining. Provides servings per bottle for dry, dessert, and appetizer wines and guidance on white and sparkling wine chilling times, glassware, storage, and shelf life for opened and fortified wines.

New York UPI The Wine Institute San

Closely woven dish cloths as place mats for children

Simple woven dish cloths double as kids place mats. They wash easily and require no ironing while creating the look of real place settings to foster table manners.

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