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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

2

Temperatures and a neighborhood two car collision report

The record notes a 24 hour high of 54 degrees and a low of 28 with detailed hourly readings. Chief Roy Hassell reports a two car crash at Avenue B and Second Street Ne at 4 15 Saturday afternoon with Cynthia Ann Caradine and Ray Don Williams in one car and Robert Holland in the other, both vehicles sustaining considerable damage and no injuries.

Roy Hassell Cynthia Ann Caradine Ray Don Williams Robert Bob) Holland Avenue B Second Street Hassell

Needle Club Meets In Otis Cobb Home

Harrell Chapel Mrs Othe Cobb hosted the Harrell Chapel Needle Club meeting at the community house. Members exchanged items and refreshments were served. Mrs. O. S. will host the next meeting on January 16 with Mesdames Lovie Richards Cecil Phillips Paul Buchenen Ray Phillips Mack Richards Orval Phillips Mrs Edith Sims present as a visitor.

Needle Club Otis Cobb Harrell Chapel Othe Cobb Harrell Chapel Newfie 0. S Jenvary Mesdames Lovie Richards Cecil Philpe Paul Buchenen Ray Phillips Mack Richards Orval Phillips Tie Cobb Edith Sims

Estelline Pupils Feted At Lunch

Estelline Elic Schools hosted a Christmas luncheon in the cafeteria. Elementary classes held home room parties while high school students gathered in the auditorium for a Christmas program.

Estelline Elic Bobby Hayes Kareh Eddins Carollyn Hoover Russel Latham Gaynelle Jones Jala Richburg Jacklin Fowler

Morris Home Hosts Annual Family Reunion

The Morris home in Union Flat hosted their yearly family reunion on Saturday after a ham dinner. Attendees included Jessie Richardson and family from Plainview, W Smith and family from Olton, J L Miller family from Wichita Falls, Walter Gibson from Kress, Carl Miller and L L McPatridge families, Donald Miller, and A V Mote with sons.

UNION J T. Morris Jessie Richardson Plainview W. ©. Smith Olton Wichita Falls Mire Walter Gibson Kress Carl Miler L. L. McPatridge Donald Miller A. V. Mote and

Miss Widener Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Glenna Widener bride elect of Don Reasler was feted at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. De L. Burnett. Holiday decor featured cedar holly and candlelight with a pink and blue color theme. Guests included Pauline Hammonds, Mrs. Bobby Heim, Winona Edwards, Juanella Goffinet, Ann May Mary Frank Garritt, and many hostesses assisted.

Harrell Chapel Glenna Widener Don Reasler Troy Phillips Pauline Hammonds Bobby Heim Winena Edwards Juanella Goffinett Ann May Mary Frank Garritt

Methodist Adult Class Christmas Social Held at Estelline Church

The Estelline Methodist Church Young Adult Class held a Christmas social in the church basement with about 30 attendees. A covered dish dinner followed by table games. teacher Dewey Britt announced the third Wednesday each month as the regular social meeting night inviting interested persons to join.

Estelline Methodist Church Dewey Britt

Three Students Give Recital at Mem phis Home

Mrs. T. L. Rouse presented three pupils Nedra Sue Miller Deeda Hickey and Joy Lynn Phillips in a piano recital at her home in Memphis Recently Guest Mrs. D. C. Andrews read three Christmas poems while background music played The program featured Rustic Dance Little Lady Silent Night Nedra Sue Miller performed On Top of Old Smoky with her mother Fern Miller Also performed were Dorothy Old English Dance Leadenderry Air The First Noel for Miller Deeda Hickey presented Duet The Guitar and The Lord's Prayer Joy To The World and We Three Kings of Orient Are A Joy To The World duet with Miss Phillips and Mrs. Rouse Oh Mister Santa Claus Lone of the Carolers and What Christmas Means To Me were read by Mrs. Andrews Refreshments included punch and cookies Decorations featured a lighted Christmas tree and red and white candles

Leadenderry Deeda Hickey Miss. Hickey Mrs. Rouse Orient Joy Lynn Phillips Miss Phillips Mister Santa Claus

Friends Entertained in Ward Terry Home

Mrs. Ward Terry hosted an all day gathering at her High Point home with a turkey and ham luncheon and dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and Jarrell of Friona, Mr. and Mrs. Harley White Jr. and Phil of Lubbock, and numerous other families from Plainview Coleyville San Angelo and Donna.

High Point Ward Terry Terry John Wright Jarrell Friona Harley White, Jr Phil Lubbock Carroll Williams Plainview James Terry Coleyville Bill Herrington Nancy Charles Mack Chuck Dianana Childress J. A. Wright San Angelo Grady Parr Donna Beth Anita Kay H. E. White Ella Terry

Andy Rogers Feted At Birthday Party

Andy Rogers was honored with a birthday luncheon at his parents home in Union Flat. He then left for Parsons Kansas to spend Christmas with his wife’s relatives. Mrs Andy Rogers and daughters have been in Parsons for several days. Attending were Harry Falber Wichita Kan Mr and Mrs C M Privitt and son Dallas and Mr and Mrs Rogers and daughters.

Union Flat Andy Rogers N. D. Rogers Rogers Parsons Kan Harry Falber Wichita C. M. Privitt Dallas

Mrs Bailey Teaches Lesson for WMU Group in Estelline

Estelline Baptist Women's Missionary Union met at the church with Mrs Albert Bailey presenting a lesson from Favorite Bible Passages. After the meeting the thirteen members carried Christmas packages to elderly shut inns.

Albert Bailey Estelline Baptist Women’s Missionary Union

Visiting Hours At Childress General Hospital

Admitted and discharged lists show patients arriving over the weekend and early week. Admissions include Bobby Mack Love and Paul Martin with various family members noted. discharges include Mrs W H Martin and Paul Martin among others.

Bobby Mack Love Frank D. Cox Paul Martin James Michael Low Alton Ward Fred Ward W. W. Elam A. B. Thurman Sidney F. Moore Kent Rasberry J. L. Holden Lonnie Egerton W. H. Martin Bud Riker Ben H. Parr Frank D. Cox and Baby Fred. Ward

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