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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

3

Weekend events and wedding set in local churches

This week lists Rebekah Lodge meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the hall Rotary Club gathering Wednesday at noon in the Hotel Childress Santa visits at midnight Friday is Christmas Day Lightfoot Marble wedding Saturday at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church and a Sunday brides shower 2 to 4 p.m. for Miss Susan Cross at the Lewis Meinzer home 311 Ave E SE

Rebekah Lodge Hall Rotary Club Lightfoot First United Methodist Church Susan Cross Lewis Meinzer Ave. E. SE

Burkett and others admitted with several dismissals listed

The list shows admissions including E. W. Burkett and Mrs. Cecil McMinn and others on Monday and today. Dismissals include Jacqulyn Gillispie Beverly Gillispie Darlene Gillispie and others on Monday and today, with Albert Kelly transferred to Lubbock.

E. W. Burkett Cecil McMinn M. A. DeShazo Walter McAlister Mac Crone Jacqulyn Gillispie Beverly Gillispie Darlene Gillispie Ozro Bartlett Albert Kelly Lubbock Gene Frisbie

Healthy Skin Care Tip Emphasizes Light Make-up Use

The article advises that healthy skin comes from minimal makeup as most cosmetics clog pores. It recommends a light liquid foundation applied with a damp sponge to keep skin clear and radiant.

Polly column offers homemaking tips and gift ideas

Dear Polly shares glue removal tips using half water half vinegar with cautions about fabric types. Several readers discuss fabric care and gift ideas, suggesting pennies and coins for Christmas surprises from a great grandmother.

Polly Melissa Kathryn

Mincemeat Peaches a la Mode Christmas Dessert

A last minute Christmas Eve dessert recipe shows six peaches halved and filled with brandied mincemeat then baked in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream and reserve peach syrup for another use.

Bicycling for Fitness in Fall and Winter

Advise starting a bike routine gradually for fitness and enjoyment. Suggest carrying a compact first aid kit with Band-Aids antiseptic cream and a small hairbrush for comfort and beauty during late fall and early winter rides.

Christmas Fellowship at Church of Christ

A Sunday evening church gathering hosted Minister Ruther Judd and family received a gift of appreciation by about 50 attendees. A holiday themed fellowship followed at the Judd home with Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Holtman assisting.

Ruther Judd Judd Judds Rayford Holtman

Subtle Knit Fashions Spotlight Undergarment Trends

A fashion note highlights soft slinky knit garments for a subtle look. It notes that sweaters for girls lean toward minimal padding or no padding with fibertill inserts. It also mentions new grounding stockings and one piece leotards for an almost nude effect.

Locals Welcome Holiday Visitors Around Childress

Sunday visitors to the Church of Christ include L. J. Hamner of Amarillo Fred Moore of Kansas City Missouri Joice Peterson Trent of Lawton Oklahoma and many others from Texas Oklahoma and Iowa. S Sgt Jim Moody of Kelly AFB San Antonio is due Monday for pre Christmas visit. to be discharged January 7 1970.

Church of Christ L. J. Hamner Amarillo Fred Moore Kansas City Missouri Joice Peterson Trent Lawton Okla David McGain Gainsville Texas Melissa Lindsay Childress Dan Leach Bryan Tex Ronny McNabb Lubbock Roy Jones Pampa Jack Allred Oklahoma City Jim Moody Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio Air Force

Study Club Crafts Display in Hobby Time Program

Delphian Study Club members presented craftwork at Mrs. Jack B. Tidmore's home for the Hobby Time program. Items included crocheted and knitted articles, an edible Yuletide wreath, topiary made from egg cartons, aprons, magazine choir bays, decorative candles, dolls, card holders from screen wire, ribbon and greenery, and decorated styrofoam balls. President R. T. Tyler Jr. announced a nominating committee. Sixty pounds of club pecans were sold for fundraising. New member Mrs. Ruby Ostermeier joined. guest Mrs. W. A. Leigon attended.

Paducah Delphian Study Club Jack B. Tidmore R. T. Tyler Jr Travis Jones H. R. Jefferies Doyle Parnell Ruby Ostermeier W. A. Leigon Marvin Dane

Bayeux Tapestry Details Battle of Blastings Victory

The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Battle of Blastings victory attributed to William the Conqueror. It comprises 77 wards of embroidered linen.

Bayeux Battle of Blastings William the Conqueror

Yule Red Nails Add Pop of Holiday Glow

Nails glow in crimson plum and bright orange shades perfect for festive warmth. Nail art evokes holiday fireside coziness with rich color contrasts and glossy finishes.

TV OOO TV OOO

CBS Ed Sullivan hour mixed archive clips with guest stars Petula Clark Robert Goulet and Diana Ross and the Supreme's. Barbra Streisand appears old and new tapes as does Goulet while Andy Williams is praised for warm holiday special. NBC Sahara documentary showcases desert peril and Charles Boyer narration. ABC renews Bewitched for three more seasons with William Asher and Elizabeth Montgomery through nine years.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Ed Sullivan CBS Richard Burton Camelot Ginger Rogers Pearl Bailey Barbra Streisand Sullivan Petula Clark Robert Goulet Diana Ross the Supremes Goulet Streisand Las Vegas Andy Williams Perry Como NBC Sahara ABC William Asher Elizabeth Montgomery

Holiday Party for Sorosis Club in Paducah

Members of the 1935 Sorosis Club gathered for a Christmas party hosted at Mrs. Suttle Majors home with a red and green decor. Mrs. G E Coleman led the program and distributed gifts from the tree as Osa Mae Holloman Beulah Patton and others attended. Refreshments included star shaped open faced sandwiches fruit cake and beverages.

Merrell Conn Rita Conn Rev. Ward Deann Bryant Tom Garrison David Holman Deanna Bryant Shawn Garrison Miss Conn Home Demonstration Club Caseys Mmes Janie Mabry Nell Conn Wilma Moran Mae Burton Ruby Henderson Ruby Goff Alse Osa Mae Holloman Beulah Patton S. L. Sandefur C. L. Robertson Roy Powell James Poole Boyd Loar W. O. Jones Jr Floyd Ison Herbert Henry Charlie Hart W. A. Cogdell Bill Alexander

Christmas Party Promoted by Paducah OES Members

The Order of Eastern Star hosted its annual Christmas party at the Masonic Hall in Paducah with fifty attendees registered by Mrs. A. B. Biddy. Mrs. Burnett Richards welcomed guests as worthy matron. Billie J. Holley gave the invocation and Mrs. John H. Davis Jr. presented a Christmas reading.

Loyd Mayes J. E. Spark A. C. Boren

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