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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

2

Union Flat 4-H Club Hosts Christmas Meeting at Snider Home

Union Flat 4 H Club held a business session and Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. P B Snider's home. Betty Hollman elected secretary. County Agriculture Agent Bul Moore spoke on 4 H projects. Peggy Mahan led carols with Mrs. A V Mote directing games. Guests included Mrs. C J Cheatheam Mrs Grady Stamps and several Motes and Mahan family members. Refreshments were served as the group socialized with all but one member attending.

Asien Flat Cheb P. B. Snider Betty Holl A. V. Mote C. J. Cheatheam Grady Stamps W. E. Holtman Jean Cheatheam G. W. May Vicki Wanda Stamps

Officers Training Meet Held in Courthouse Basement

Mrs. Lou Jeffers led an officers training session in the courthouse basement to improve business procedure. Instructors included Mrs. A F Verner Mrs E J Groseclose and Mrs W R Walling with eight clubs represented and about 30 attendees. The program covered minutes motions and presiding duties plus a March of Dimes drive announcement for January 31.

Lou Jeffers Jeffers A. F. Verner Council E. J. Groseclose THDA W. R. Walling Georgia Ann Durfey Walling Sam Miller Cecil Pryor

Country Club Site For Party

The Country Club hosted a holiday party Wednesday night from 7:30 to 10 for junior children and members’ guests. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shahan with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Higley. Dr. and Mrs. L. W. McClendon led games. prizes were awarded. Red punch, cookies, and candy were served, with festive red decor. A short hour of dancing followed as guests from Childress Estelline and Memphis attended.

T. A. Shahan Floyd Mitchell Morris Higley L. W. McClendon Childress Estelline Memphis

Lunsford Circle Hosts Sunbeams at Christmas Social

The Lunsford Circle of the First Baptist Church hosted the Erma O Neal Sunbeams for a Christmas social in the Beginners Department. Mrs Theo Fenter led singing of Jesus Loves Me Jingle Bells A Way In A Manger and the Sunbeam song. Dane Johnson gave the opening prayer followed by Mrs F Black telling a story Angel In The Hayloft. Sunbeam leaders Mrs Fenter and Mrs Wiginton distributed Christmas socks with nuts and candy. Refreshments included fruit punch and decorated cookies served by hostesses Mrs Cope Nash Black and Adams. Members present included Troy Allison Patricia Fenter Tommy Harwell Vicki Stevens Nancy Bohannon James Wesley Johnson Clifton Ray Tennison Mary Turner and Larry Wiginton.

Lunsford First Baptist Church Erma O'Neal Theo Fenter Jesus Jingle Bellis Dane Johnson F. T. Black Sunbeam Fenter H. E. Wiginton Mmes C. C. Cope D. O. Nash W. C. Adams Troy Allison Patricia Fenter Tommy Harwell Vicki Stevens Nancy Bohannon James Wesley Johnson Clifton Ray Tennison Mary Turner Larry Wiginton

Dorsey Circle Holds Christmas Party at Mrs Dorsey’s

Mrs J M Dorsey hosted the Dorsey Circle of the First Methodist Church for a Christmas affair at her home. Mrs Dick Whaley presented a Christmas story and the group heard Loretta Young’s The Littlest Angel recording. Mrs J O Haymes read Luke 2 and Mrs Ehrie led a closing prayer. Guests included Mrs Cates, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs King, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Elliot, and others.

J. M. Dorsey Dorsey First Methodist Church Dick Whaley Frank Ehrie Loretta Young J. O. Haymes

Weather and Birth Notice in West Texas

Partly cloudy and windy through Saturday with no notable temperature change. Mr and Mrs Elton R Howard of Goodier welcome a seven pound fourteen ounce daughter born Monday.

West Texas Elton R. Howard Goodier

Christmas Luncheon at Rule Home in Union Flat

Mrs. W. E. Rule hosted a Christmas luncheon and gift exchange with family members visiting from Lake Pauline Amarillo Mesquite Memphis Childress and others. An electric blanket was given to Mrs. Rule by her children after the turkey and baked ham meal.

Country Club Hosts Christmas Party for Members’ Children

Preschool to fourth grade children of Country Club members enjoyed a Christmas party at the club on Wednesday. Mrs Pat McNallen led carols and Mrs Lymon Davenport performed. Santa distributed candy nuts popcorn apples balloons and gifts to each child. Arrangements were led by Mesdames Charles Rogers James Spracley Joe Howard Lymon Davenport and N R Graham. About 50 children and 25 mothers attended.

Country Club Pat McNallen Lymon Davenport Santa Claus Charles Rogers James Spracley Joe Howard N. R. Graham

Mrs. Bostick Hosts Cee Vee Young People

Mrs. Robert Bostick entertained a group of Cee Vee Community youths with a home party. Games and refreshments were shared with attendees including Patricia White, Janell White, Patricia Love, Gale Blair, Carol Blair, Barbara Tate, Rebecca Tate, Virginia Smith, Gaylean Riddell, Don Potter, Delbert Smith, Harlon Lawrence, Larry Evans, Dorman Smith, Lee Galyean, Dennis Haddon, Pat Hoffman, Rev. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bostick, Mrs. Donald Smith, Mrs. H. L. White, and Jerry Don Barlow.

Robert Bostick Patricia Janell White Patricia Love Gale Carol Blair Barbara Rebecca Tate Virginia Smith Gaylean Riddell Don Potter Delbert Smith Harlon Lawrence Larry Evans Dorman Smith Lee Galyean Dennis Haddon Pat Hoffman Jim Stevenson Donald Smith H. L. White Jerry Don Barlow

Cee Vee Club Meets In D. Smith Home

Mrs. Donald Smith hosted the Cee Vee Community Club meeting at her home Monday afternoon. Secret pal names were revealed and gifts exchanged. Mrs. Joe Crain led games. Refreshments included chicken salad, pimento cheese sandwiches, cookies, candy, coffee, and hot chocolate. Attendees listed include Mrs. Hoff man, Lock Seal, Ova Seal, C. M. Horton, Floyd Finch, Tate Tim mons, Tulles Pistole, George Smith, R. B. Ransom, T. A. Riddell, and Donald Munson.

Donald Smith Joe Crain Mmes Bill Hoffman Lock Seal Ova Seal C. M. Horton Floyd Finch Tate Timmons Tulles Pistole George Smith R. B. Ransom T. A. Riddell Donald Munson

Visiting Hours at Childress General Hospital

Admission notes list Janice Kay Clifton Jes Benestes and Edna Wade Thursday. Discharges include Flo Garvin John B Johnson Mrs W G Johnson Sr and Mrs Billy Bounds and baby Friday.

Janice Kay Clifton Jes Benestes Edna Wade Flo Garvin John B. Johnson W. G. Johnson Sr Billy Bounds Baby

News Items About People You Know

Local society notes list multiple holiday visits and guests. Families from Terre Haute Hungerford Long Beach Corpus Christi Baltimore Midland Denvar Hereford Brownsville Austin gather in town to spend the holidays with relatives and hosts.

Chioie Larmon Corpus Christi Cleo Larmon Jack Sides Baltimore H. C. Sides E. C. Hall J. D. Hall and Sons Midland Johnny Lott J. E. Lott C. I. Murry Denvar Calif W. D. Voyles Hereford Homer Rigby Mittie Todd Brownsville Frances Stoker Austin

Olympus News Social Roundup Highlights Mitchell Family Visits

Visiting with Mrs. Frank Mitchell and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mitchell and family are noted. Odessa trip for Clyde post surgery includes W H Kindle and Frank Kindle. Olympus family night lists multiple Mitchells and friends in attendance. Johnnie Keeton and Jonathan Keeton were in Hollis on business. Pick Bartlet home hosts Calvin Mitchell and family.

Frank Mitchell Charles Ray Mitchell F. Mitchell A. L. Clements E. D. Etheredge Childress House Elroy Peters Doyle Potts J. H. Peters Odessa Clyde W. H. Kindle Frank Kindle Amy Clyde Kindle Sandra Baby Hollis Okla C. T. Guthrie Bill Mitchell Olympus Calvin Mitchell Denise M. B. Morris Gay Bill Schaefer Shelby Smith Luther Smith Sandra Lee Kindle Johnnie Jonathan Keeton Hollis Okla Pick Bartlet

Otto- Continued From Page One and Kidnapping Case

An arrest warrant was issued at the request of Wiechmann by an examining magistrate in Wies baden. John was questioned since his return and held incommunicado for several days, but Friday marked the point at which he became technically under arrest.

Cast Zone Wiechmann Wiesbaden John

Visiting guests and funeral attendances noted across Texas

Cee Wee News records visitors from Leesville and Midland visiting local families in Weatherford Lockney and Canyon. Funeral attendance includes Rev Jim Stevenson at Weatherford for Rev Chester Stevens and Mr C J McClure in Lockney. Others host and travel to see relatives across Abilene Wellington and Beaumont areas.

Jim Stevenson Chester Stevens Weatherford Patricia Love Eva Nell Henderson Nancy Cadgill Beckey Bennett Carolyn Havins Beezie Cobb Paducah C. J. McClure Lockney Joe Crain Lock Seal Tate Timmons Nannia Seal Troy Riddell West Texas College Canyon Carroll Nall Midland Virginia Smith Donald Smith Bob Henton Wellington Beaumont Calif R. E. L. Roberts Leslie Carrick Carol Larry T. A. Riddell Curtis Watts Brenda June Abilene W. E. Balir Childress C. M. Blair

Birthday wishes for Reid B Scott Fred Stiner Tommy Sims

The message says happy birthday today to Reid B Scott Fred Stiner and Tommy Eugene Sims.

Fred Stiner Tommy Eugene Sims

Sheriff Puts Warrant Count At 60 To 65 In Texas Burglar Ring

The sheriff reports 60 to 65 warrants to be served for a burglary ring blamed for about 60 break ins across 13 Texas counties and two in southwest Oklahoma plus one in Arkansas. He lists confirmed hits in Frederick and Walters Oklahoma DeQueen Arkansas and Vernon Childress Memphis Burkburnett Plainview Sherman Gainesville Dallas and Valley View in Texas.

Texas Oklahoma Arkan Sas Frederick and Walters Okla DeQueen Ark Vernon Childress Memphis Burkburnett Plainview Sherman Gainesville Dallas Valley View

Senior Class Hosts Teen Canteen Party at City Auditorium

Members of the CHS senior class sponsor a Teen Canteen Party at City Auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. All high school and college students are invited to attend, a class member announced.

CHS City Auditorium

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Flat Snider Culligan Keith Johnston Hall’s Western Store Shorty Mac Dixie Roy Kenneth Fink & K Caro Higley HDC Officers Lunsford Circle Sunbeams Dorsey Circle Rule Home Mrs. Bostick Cee Vee Club D. Smith Baylor Lake City of Childress Joe B. Howard D. O. Douglas Terre Haute Indiana L. D. Pirtle Roy Willyard Robert Carter Hungerford Grady Gilliland Pvt Floyd Gilliland Fort Bliss C. V. Johnson Ethel Steelman Sharon Herman Steelman Long Beach Olympus News Otto Childress Office Supply Cee Wee News Billy Hugh Crain Leesville Truman Smith Reid B. Scott Smartt Plumbing CO Merry Christmas Holiday Sam Privitt Paint & Body Shop Sam, Inez, Jackie Privitt
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