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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1960
Page
3
A daytime ensemble by Minx Modes features a slim silhouette, belt with black patent, and a tapered cotton knit cardigan. Linen like CRF Rayon sheath available in multiple colorways with coordinating cardigans, in sizes 12 to 16, priced at 27.50.
The Agnes Bailey Sunday School Class met at Mrs. John Berry man’s home with Mrs. Ben Jackson presiding in the absence of the president. Mrs. Lulu Nelson led the opening prayer and Mrs. D. W. Lawrence gave a devotional on Luke chapter two.
ESTELLINE special with Yale season opening at the Joe Ballard home. Hosts Mr and Mrs Don Leary. The house featured a lighted tree and a dominant nativity scene. A reception table held red and silver decorations with angel hair and red balls. Mrs Ballard served at the table for about 60 guests.
The Childress General Hospital reports admissions for Mrs. W. O. Nippert Mrs. J. C. Richerson Marvin Dale Grayson and Mrs. Joe Crain today or Friday. Discharges include Mrs. A. J. Earp J. W. Scott and Mrs. Aubrey Hughes and baby with Friday admissions noted.
A friendlypostcard style message from Carol Higley wishes readers a peaceful Christmas filled with family, quiet joy, understanding, and especially love. The tone is intimate and reflective, stressing genuine, heartfelt sentiments for friends.
A notice lists birthday intentions for Henry Epps Mrs Newman Reeves Gary Close Billy McMinn John Ballew Karen Dement Mrs Russell Moore J C Roper and mentions Monday for Fred Moran Tuesday for Mrs Carl Denny and tomorrow for Henry Epps and others.
Estelline special report notes FHA members hosted a holiday party for mothers at the Homemaking Building. Paula Knox led ceremonies with reports from Linda Bowman and Donna Sue Eddins, and a program by Janie Buchanan, Elaine Seay, Carmel Cruz, Jo Beth Barnes and Donna Sue.
Childress bride elect Miss De Lois Kindle was honored with a Church of Christ shower on December 19. Guests registered by Mrs Otho Latham as hostesses served from a white damask table with pink roses and blue wedding bells. Gifts included a steam iron and linens, with mothers assisting in opening presents.
Ophelia Club held its annual holiday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Wood on December 17. Guests included Billy Joe Rothwell Claudia Welch Joe Kent Eddins J N Helm Jr Leon Helm Roy Gresham George Helm Jack Kinard Jim Hutchins Joe Bob Nivens Gerald Fowler Ralph Dahl Jerrell Rapp Rab Holland.
The column lists numerous weekend and holiday visits among local families and friends across Childress Amarillo Dumont Memphis Odessa Wichita Falls and Garden Valley. Notable names include the Hills Garner McKeever Sims and Hill families. The McKeever Christmas dinner and several holiday visits are planned or occurred.
Prorue vou xxon. Mr and Mrs Pat McNalen of Mission Texas announce the birth of twins Dale and Dean born Dec 16. Many families visit relatives over Christmas including units from Sherman Denver Fort Worth and Arkansas and New York with relatives in Arlington Kans City Lubbock Midland and Austin. Interment noted for Mrs Lela Morrison in Anson.
Nuptial vows were exchanged Thursday evening as Lois Kindle daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Kindle wed Russell Latham of Estelline. Officiant Rev Gordon Highfill presided at their 4 30 home ceremony with maid of honor Nelda Jo Arnold and best man Don Ferrell. The bride wore a blue wool jersey suit and carried a white Bible. They will reside in Pest after a short honeymoon in El Paso.
Sunday School class of First Methodist Church gathered at Miss Lula Mae Carter's home for the annual Yule party. Nellie Kennedy read A Family At Christmas and The Babe In The Manger. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to listed members and guests. the Pyles and David holidaying in Lubbock. Jan Smith home from Rice University for Christmas.
A social calendar item notes a high school party for Country Club members children at 8 p m Monday.
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