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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1956

Page

10

Dorcas Class Hosts Holiday Social in Lyons Home

Dorcas Sunday School group of the First Baptist Church held its annual holiday party Tuesday night at hostess Mrs. C. J. Lyons home. The event featured a white Christmas tree with pink and green lights, a snow scene, and festive candles. Mrs. F. L. Decker led with prayer, Miss Julia Ross shared a Christmas story, and envelopes with missions offering were collected.

Dorcas First Baptist Church C. J. Lyons Santa F. L. Decker Lyons Julia Ross Margaret Cousin Lottie Moon

Holiday notes from Galveston to Childress offer warmth and whimsy

A colorful collection from Pot-Pouri pages recalls Stevie Gay's craft Christmas tree, open houses at the Gay home, and a festive Country Club fete. Community members Mr. A. G. Hargrave marks 50 years in Childress while Mayfield Mayfield jokes about turkey theft and seasonal health tips.

John Sealy Hospital Galveston Jack Collins Stevie Santa Ida Donald A. G. Hargrave Adpen Jerry Gay 1100 Ave. M. Nw Stevie Gay

South Side Baptist Church Christmas Social Draws Crowd

About 75 people gathered at the South Side Baptist Church educational building for a Christmas social on Thursday night. Mrs. C. M. Herring, Mrs. D. C. Buck, and Mrs. Callie Lane directed a brief program. The Junior Intermediate and Primary Departments sang, a skit titled The Christmas Candle was presented, and gifts were exchanged around the tree. Santa distributed fruit, nuts, and candy as Cedar boughs and candies decorated the rooms.

South Side Baptist Church C. M. Herring D.C. Buck Callie Lane Mr& S Ray Johnson Dolores King George Stone Charles Lane Santa Claus

Presbyterian Adult Sunday School Holds Christmas Social

Members of the Adult Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church held a white elephant Binno party on Wednesday night. Joe Morgan served as master of ceremonies and introduced the coming year’s teachers Frank Palattie and Bill Thompson.

The Presbyterian Church Joe Morgan Frank Palattie Bill Thompson Bill Ross Arthur Power Pulattie Thompson Morgan John Ballew

Young People Feted At Holiday Party

ESTELLINE Special Mr and Mrs Paul Buchanan hosted the Young Peoples Training Union holiday social at their home. H J Rogers and Pauline Buchanan led parlor games. Gifts were exchanged for the group with refreshments of frosty the snowman cakes sandwiches and cocoa served to the attendees including Sandra Judy Burl Bumpus Gerry Kennedy Gary Rogers Laynette Seay Linda Hayes Wanda Jouett Pauline Janey Buchanan and Mr and Mrs Buchanan

Estelline Paul Buchanan Young Peoples Training Union Estelline Baptist Church H. J. Rogers Pauline Buchanan Frosty the Snowman Sandra Judy Burl Bumpus Gerry Kennedy Gary Rogers Laynette Seay Linda Hayes Wanda Jouett Pauline Janey Buchanan Mrs. Muchanan

Christian Science services highlight spiritual dominion

The Junior Department of the First Methodist Church presents a pageant Holy Night by Bernice Wells Carlson at 6 30 this afternoon at the church. A College High School dance is set for Saturday night at the Country Club and a New Years Dance with an orchestra will be held there December 31.

Aegis Country Club Floyd Mitchell Christ Jesus Christian Science Services The First Methodist Church Bernice Wells Carlson

Aaron posts league low batting average since 1919

Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves posted a league leading 328 batting average in 1956, the lowest since Eddie Roush won the National League title with .221 for the Cincinnati Redlegs in 1919.

Cincinnati Havik Aaron Eddie Roush Cincinnati Redlegs Aaron Milwaukee Braves

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Jimmie Northcutt Annette Hill George Spear C. H. Craig Oran Walraven Lions Claude Dudley J. M. Brown Frank Hines E. T Pistole KR. O. Law Horace Low Earl Wilson Frances McDonald Barbara Hughes Polly Laningham Pat Shoemaker Reid Hughes Barbara Hughes Frosty Reid Maudie Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Carol Higley Christa Buckley’s Men’s Store Mr. and Mrs. H. Buckley Mrs Glenn Buckley Seasons Greetings Satta Ree Et Sims Super Service Merry Christmas Mrs. W. W. Boyd W. H. McBayer Singer Sewing Center Richard Anderson Mary Alien Childress Gordon Maddox Memphis
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