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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
6
Gaile Dugas notes holiday white sweaters for winter evenings. Angora returns in fashion with lace details, detachable hoods, and coordinated skirts. Cardigan sets become chic separates with a detachable lace hood and versatile wear from day to night.
A reader asks if tubal ligation can be undone and if pregnancy danger follows. The doctor states reversal is possible, suggests contacting the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for qualified surgeons, and notes locality referrals. Other readers ask about cysts and douching with medical guidance provided.
The E O Etheredges observed their annual family dinner at their home with members from Dallas Fort Worth Canadian Hobbs N M College Station Pampa Childress Dumas and Kirkland. After a turkey dinner they planned a Lake Texhoma reunion in August and the next Christmas dinner at Earl Alexanders home in Childress.
The notice advertises a Dr. Hyman leaflet titled Love Weight Healthfully. It asks for 10 cents and provides the address The Childress Index Box 489 Dept. B Radio City Station New York NY for requests.
Warm cranberry apple dumplings served with hard sauce whipped cream or ice cream celebrate abundant fresh fruit. Recipe yields six servings uses Rome Beauty Northern Spy and Jonathan apples with cranberries sugar and pastry. Bake at 425 degrees for about 55 minutes until tender and brown.
Mr and Mrs Truman Ma Bry of Tell announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda to Duane Verschelde son of Mrs Elling Haugen of Minneola Minnesota. The couple will wed January 20 at Southside Baptist Church Tell and will reside in Canyon after the wedding. Wanda is a graduate of Estelline High School and expects to finish at West Texas State College Canyon in January. Duane attended Minneota schools and works with a Minot a construction company.
An economist predicts average family income will reach about $10,000 by 1970. Professor Rupert T. Devis of Stanford Graduate School of Business says rising R and D outlays, population growth, higher education, and changing family life patterns will drive the long-range boom.
Emma Baskerville and helpers entertained First Baptist Memphis Sunday School members at Baskerville home. Guests included J S McMurry Grace Foxhall Estelle Barber and many more. Other Memphis Baptist groups held annual holiday parties with prayers programs and refreshments at various members’ homes.
Fiction and nonfiction best sellers list featuring J D Salinger Franny and Zooey Harper Lee To Kill a Mockingbird Harold Robbins The Carpetbaggers and more. The compilation includes Spirit Lake Patrick Dennis Clock Without Hands Carson McCullers Tropic of Cancer Henry Miller Mila 18 Leon Urus and others.
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence explains that excessive parental praise can undermine a child’s self trust by tying achievement to parental approval. A 10 year old pianist facing stage fright shows how early sharing talent can distort intrinsic joy, turning talent into obligation and fear of disappointing others.
Wax garden tools before storing them for winter to prevent rust. Cut shelf and drawer lining in multiple layers and replace when soiled. Clean decorative silver with a cotton swab dipped in cleaner. Use an old toothbrush for hard to reach spots around wash basins. For quick tea time sandwiches slice still frozen bread with butter on while frozen to avoid tearing.
Today to Mrs Lester Phillips.
A British developed extinguishing powder, once created for radioactive material fires, is claimed to be more effective than foam on aircraft fires. The powder is licensed by a British firm applying it to magnesium fires. The note mentions windmill origins with historians debating early Asian and Crusader influences.
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