Library Corner Christmas Closure and Memorial Book Gifts
The Library will close for Christmas on Monday and Tuesday with reopening for study during holidays. Memorial gifts include LEONARDO RAPHAEL by Gerald E. Finley and A CONCISE HISTORY OF EARLY TEXAS by Charles E. Gilbert Jr. Honorary additions note gifts from Hines, Roy Hines, J. W. Chambers family, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Story
Leonardo
Michelangelo
Texas
Charles E. Gilbert Jr
L. E. Boles
Roy Hines
H. G. Shepard
Gayle
Steve
J. W. Chambers
Norman C. Miller
Birthday and Anniversary Eloquence for Local Figures
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAY to Dave Cheatheam Jackie Lynn Faulkner Andy Rogers Mendi Louise Crook and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Mr and Mrs T H Burton Mr and Mrs J C Randel Mr and Mrs Jack Gresham CHRISTMAS DAY to Henry Epps John Ballew Mrs Russell Moore Bill McKee Guy Lynn Nelson Mrs Thomas Fisher Jimmy Ragsdale and TUESDAY to Fred Moran Paul Havens Mr and Mrs Frank Davis Clean Teapot tip advises rinsing weekly with baking soda and boiling water for a consistently good bra cing brew of tea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Cheatheam
Jackie Lynn Faulkner
Andy Rogers
Mendi
Louise Crook
T. H. Burton
J. C. Randel
Jack Gresham
Henry Epps
John Ballew
Russell Moore
Bill McKee
Guy Lynn Nelson
Thomas Fisher
Jimmy Ragsdale
Fred Moran
Paul Havens
Frank Davis
A Message Across the Ages The Story of Christmas
A reflective Christmas essay by Don Oakley exhorts belief in the Christ Child and the universal message of peace. It contrasts enduring hope with modern cynicism and urges listeners to hear the holiday’s timeless call for goodwill and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Christ Child
Savior
Sam
Paul VI
Tim
Flying Bluebirds Host Christmas Party at Accent House
Mrs. Joe B. Mills entertained Flying Bluebirds members at the Accent House with holiday candies and a Bluebird doll centerpiece. Christi Cagle won the door prize, a painting by Mrs. Mills, as guests including Mrs. Weldon Hayes and others gathered for gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Mills
Flying Bluebirds
Accent House
Christi Cagle
Mills
Weldon Hayes
Gene Stewart
Pam Boone
Beverly Dill
Karen Collins
Margie Hayes
Aanetta Holtman
Manda Mitchell
Kathy Stewart
Melanie Wilson
Jerry Collins
Omer Johnsen
Mrs. Collins
Show Off Bedmaking Techniques for Patterned Sheets
How to display bedmaking skills with patterned top sheets. Place sheet wrong side up so the large hem touches the headboard. Tuck and pull taut at the foot with mitered corners. Add a blanket or comforter and turn the hem down over the blanket edge.
Social calendar of community organizations and events
Weekend deadlines for wedding announcements set for one week before ceremonies. Sunday features Christmas Eve service at First Methodist Church. Weekly: DeMolays Book Club Belles Lettres VFW Auxiliary. Tuesday and Wednesday host HDC WSCS CYW and Union Flat HDC. Thursday includes South Childress HDC Good Neighbor Club and a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Wesley Hall. Friday hosts High Point HDC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Lettres
VFW
Tell
WDC
Wesley Hall
Church of Christ Annex
High Point Hdc
Keeps Suede Unmarked
The foot parts of old nylon stockings worn over suede shoes on rainy days prevent galoshes from marking the suede.
First Methodist Members Asked to Pick Up Second Page Potluck
Dr Burgin Watkins says members may come by Sunday evening between 6 and 6 45 to pickup second page. They will join the Christmas Eve Communion Service and may stay or come and go as they wish, church notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Burgin Watkins
Christmas party at Mrs. Rucker’s home with class gifts
Mrs Vern Rucker hosted a Wednesday afternoon class gathering in her home. Members exchanged white elephant gifts and enjoyed a light meal. The house was decorated in red gold and green Christmas colors with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Rucker
Sally Darling
Brenda Easley
Orinda Aikman
Marynell Freeley
Janet Gloar
Brenda Lewellen
Suzy Martin
Paula Rogers
Vicki Stevens
Glenda Webster
Darlene Whitten
Gena Wells
Gleaners Sunday School Class Enjoys Christmas Party
The Gleaners Sunday School Class met at Mrs. Vern Rucker’s home for a salad supper and Christmas party. White elephant gifts were exchanged in a room decorated with a Christmas motif. Attendees included Mmes. Kenneth Loter Henry Baker Jr. Richard Wood 0 T Rippy Gene Stewart Bill Wood H W Vaughan John Dodgen Richard Huff Lewis Keller Gene Dill and Miss Eleanor Dakil teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Rucker
Mmes
Kenneth Loter
Henry Baker Jr
Richard Wood
0. T. Rippy
Gene Stewart
Bill Wood
H. W. Vaughan
John Dodgen
Richard Huff Lewis Keller
Gene Dill
M. L. Crone
Eleanor Dakil
Keeping Closet Pretty Closets
Closets get as pretty as any room with careful organization. Sort boxes by frequency of use and label edges with wallpaper or decorative paper. Paint edges to indicate hat sewing needs or pocketbooks and add coordinated closet bags to keep clothes clean and brighten the space.
Christmas Blessing From Luke’s Proclamation
A reader shares a Christmas wish rooted in Luke 2 13 14, praising God for a heavenly host and the message of peace on earth and goodwill toward men. The note extends seasonal joy and blessings.
Young Homemakers Plan Charity Basket Delivery
The Young Homemakers meeting led by president A J Johnson Jr. reviewed the Creed and heard a Christmas devotional by Mrs Tom Garrison and a talk on The Family Unity by guest speaker Minister John Gay. State Convention set for January 12 and 13 in Austin. Members voted to send a charity basket to a local family and a Christmas party was held with gifts and signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson Jr
Tom Garrison
John Gay
Mr Gay
Austin
Ellis Key
Paducah
David Carroll
J. T. Hudson
Roger Canon
Jack Skinner
Johnson
Waybourn
Mines
Claude Lane
Max Foster
Jimmy Moates
Lonnie Lynn
Jerry Conn
Bill Edwards
Harold Halford
Leonard King Jr
Teddy Hightower
Ray Wyatt
Barbara Waybourn
Food Shopping Guide Highlights Holiday Pantry In US Markets
The guide notes ample supplies of meat and poultry for weekends and holidays. Broiler-fryer chickens and turkeys are the most abundant proteins, with beef roasts steaks and ground beef widely available. Pork items include bacon and ham with chops and roasts. Fish products and frozen seafood are plentiful. Fresh vegetables feature cabbage potatoes and onions with radishes tomatoes and cucumbers in some areas. Apples grapefruit and oranges lead the fruit offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ar
Department of the Interior
Tapas Style Hors d oeuvres From Spanish Sherry Service
Two aperitivos to serve on saucers over glasses of sherry. Gambas conqueso uses biscuits shrimp and a mayo parmesan onion mix broiled until bubbly. Ensaladilla de aceituna stuffs olives with cheddar pimento and bacon wrapped. broiled crisp serves 8 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Spain
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Peggy McDonald
Wall Street
American Express Company
Churchill
Roy Howells
Sir Winston
Ideals Magazine
Mary
Mabel Y. Duncan
Allbrides
Good Neighbor Club
First Methodist
Rucker
Gleaners
Food Shopping Guide
Departments of Agriculture and Interior
United Press International
Food For Americans
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