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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1969

Page

3

Carol Sue Denny Weds Bobby Wayne Tolleson in North West Nuptials

Miss Carol Sue Denny became the bride of Bobby Wayne Tolleson of Stinnett in a 3 PM double ring ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Dumas where she teaches and he finishes his degree at West Texas State University.

Carol Sue Denny Bobby Wayne Tolleson Stinnett Carl E. Denny Avenue G Northwest Jack F. Tolleson J. E. Shewbert First United Methodist Church Maggie Hamilton Don R. Davis Morris Plains N.J Denny Charles Meisner Fletcher Carter Donald Black Malone Hagan B. V. Glover Truman Webb Bert Hargrave C. C. Broughton Don Havens Tommy Shelton S. H. Townsend Cindy Shelton Ruidosa N.M Dumas West Texas State University Delta Zeta Sorority WTSU Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Don Leary Estelline Gladys Power Ora Denny R. C

Merry Christmas Week Wedding and Shower Schedule

This week presents a Lightfoot Markle wedding at 3 p.m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church. A bride-elect shower for Susan Cross will be held Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lewis Meinzer home, 311 Ave E SE.

Lightfoot - Markle First United Methodist Church Susan Cross Lewis Meinzer Ave. E. SE

Hospital Views Admitted and Discharged Names

Admissions include Mrs. Dean Loter and Mrs. Mattie Kelley on Tuesday. Discharges list Mrs. Viola Hassell, Mrs. Frank English, E. W. Burkett, Mac Crone, Debra Hightower, and Ales Foley today.

Dean Loter Mattie Kelley Viola Hassell Frank English E. W. Burkett Mac Crone Debra Hightower Ales Foley

Mrs Holtman Hosts Family Dinner at Home

Mrs L H Holtman presided over a Sunday family dinner at her home. Attendees included Hilliard Holtman, Nettie Holtman of Pampa. Arlois Holtman and Don of Amarillo. Glenn Holtman and Robert Holtman of Lubbock. Rayford Holtman family. Debra and Barbara Trent of Childress. and Gregg Smith of West Monroe Louisiana.

L. H. Holtman Hilliard Holtman Nettie Holtman Pampa Arlois Holtman Don Amarillo Glenn Holtman Robert Holtman Lubbock Rayford Holtman Debra Barbara Trent Childress Gregg Smith West Monroe

Christmas Program Recap at Local Churches

A Christmas program at the Methodist and Baptist Churches featured fellowship and a sandwich supper at the Baptist Church. Rev. D. C. Linley gave the invocation, and Mrs. J. C. Smith distributed gifts to attendees. Each guest received fruit and candy, followed by a gift exchange at the Methodist Church.

Baptist Church D. C. Linley J. C. Smith Methodist Church Turner Nursing Home Nursing Home Lenny Pike Assembly of God Church

Five Day Forecast and Holiday Visits

Locals expect temperatures 3 to 8 degrees above normal with highs near 58 and lows around 34. Warmer late in the period and a cooler start to the next week with little precipitation. Angelo State student Ben Bob Walker visits his father Ben Walker for the holidays. Warren Pirtle and family from Great Falls Montana visit here over Christmas with his mother and sisters. George Tipps Sr hosts arrivals including George Tipps Jr David Fort Worth Sherry Tipps Nashville and Beverly Tipps from Harding College as Christmas guests.

Warren Pirtle Great Falls Mont L. D. Pirtle Arthur Veale Scottie Dowis George Tipps Sr George Tipps Jr David Fort Worth Sherry Tipps Nashville, Tenn Beverly Tipps Harding College Searcy, Ark

Thornton Family Holiday Visit reported

Sgt. and Mrs. John Thornton of Lackland AFB San Antonio are spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and family of Meadow are visiting friends and relatives here.

Sgt John Thornton Lackland Afb, San Antonio Mrs Orvil Thornton John Turner Meadow

Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith Visit Amarillo Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Amarillo visited Tuesday with Mrs L H Holtman, sharing a social call and news.

Grandparents Gifts They Want Practical Christmas Ideas

College Station expert Minnie Bell advises practical gifts for seniors. Gift certificates to local spots, staples and postage stamps are preferred over bric a brac. Other ideas include edible gifts, plants, framed family photos, tickets to a play, and travel money for necessary trips.

College Station Dee Minnie Bell Miss Bell Texas A&M _ University

Birth of Terri Fortenberry in Silsbee

Mr. and Mrs. John Fortenberry announce the birth of a daughter, Terri, on December 16 in Silsbee. The mother is the former Paula Walls. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mikeral and great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stinnett, all of Tell.

Tell John Fortenberry Terri Silsbee Fortenberry Paula Walls L. H. Mikeral J. A. Stinnett

Holidays Gatherings Across State Lines Near Christmas

Mr and Mrs David Lewellen and children of San Diego Calif visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jeff Hardin for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Mike Redman of Corsicana join to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs Wade McDonnell. Christmas Eve plans include Mr and Mrs L S Fromm hosting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Morris Davidson Donnie and Dennis from Houston and son and family Mr and Mrs Weldon Fromm Kurt and Kandy of Amarillo.

Myrtle Compton Hayden Allen Jr Oklahoma City Compton Iley Dumas Joe Williams Vernon Iley Compton Jr Wichita Falls Mickie Compton Tony Compton Lubbock John Harris Enid Oklo Clarence Carter Childress Doris Combs Houston Kenneth Pendergrass Dallas Clarence Carter Jr Charles Carter Wellington June Sanders David Lewellen San Diego Calif Jeff Hardin Mike Redman Corsicana Wade McDonnell L. S. Fromm Morris Davidson Donnie Dennis Weldon Fromm Kurt Kandy Amarillo

A Mistletoe Lipstick for the Holiday Season

A playful guide suggests testing bold red lipstick with a mistletoe moment to gauge warmth and festive vibe. The piece links color choice to seasonal mood and confidence in social settings.

1930s Crocheted Bags Return in Fashion Trend

A new wave of crocheted bags evokes 1930s style and pairs with crocheted clothing and long scarves. The trend appears in fashion circles as accessories to coordinate outfits. Shoppers are advised to practice confidence phrases before stepping out.

How Many Lights Should Be On Tree

College Station notes a formula from Texas A M University specialist Mrs Jane Berry to calculate maximum and minimum Christmas tree lights by multiplying height by width and then by three for the maximum. It advises half that for the minimum and discusses bulb spacing and wiring types. It also mentions Hirohito as the first Japanese emperor to visit a foreign conqueror and a visit to General Douglas MacArthur after World War II.

College Staton Jane Berry Extension Housing Texas A&m University Berry Hirohito Gen Douglas MacArthu

Birthday and anniversary notices on local page

Readers are wished happy birthdays for tomorrow including Mrs Russell Moore John Ballew Bill McKee Guy Lynn Nelson Mrs Thomas Fisher Jimmy Ragsdale and Friday to Fred Moran Paul Havens Mrs Pete Hester and today to Charlie Johnston plus an anniversary for Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson.

Russell Moore John Ballew Bill McKee Guy Lynn Nelson Thomas Fisher Jimmy Ragsdale Fred Moran Paul Havens Pete Hester Charlie Johnston

Bell Adorns Jewelry For Festive Season Accessories

Bell Your Jewelry adds sparkle by attaching festive bells to necklaces bracelets and heavy rings and even earrings for the adventurous. Europeans grew potatoes experimentally as early as the 16th century but remained wary of the tuber.

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Merry Christmas Denny Tolleson Ia Ters SC Geen Glanell Webb Wendell Vandiver Mary Ann Townsend Mrs. Holtman Christmas Tiny Puff Shop Gene Galle Ben Bob Walker Angelo State Ben Walker Financial Programs, Inc Call Truman O. Webb R. A. Buster, Sr R. A. Buster, Jr Shelly R. D. Luetkahans Chrystyal Aprilanne EOD UI Rexall Frank Davis Robert Johnson
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