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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1960
Page
3
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Local families hosted numerous relatives and friends during Christmas and the holidays. Guests included the Riddell, Glover, Crain, Seal, Pistole, Hill, Brion, Timmons, Davidson, and many other households from Amarillo, Roswell, Quanah, Canyon, Portales, and California, with several extended family visits noted across Fort Worth and Lubbock areas.
TV critic Fred Danzig fondly recalls Victory at Sea and Project 20 as standout moments while lamenting the fate of many "Unaccountables" who were announced for new series but never appeared. He lists stars promised for 1961 like Rory Calhoun and Audie Murphy, and ends with readers' New Year resolutions and a cheerful Happy New Year.
Nancy Dusault will substitute Tammy Grimes on Sundays Ed Sullivan Show after Grimes postponement due to a production dispute with Bob Precht. Dusault, highlighted in the Broadway musical Do Re Mi, appears in the first of three signed appearances and the program will be rescheduled. Also previewing ABCs Meet the Professor with Dr. Harold Taylor debuting Jan 29, and Lee Remick and Alice Ghostley booked for Art Carneys Everybodys Doin It.
Mr and Mrs M A Farren and their children from Amarillo visited the home of Mr and Mrs J C Riddell during Christmas time.
Kay Sherwood promotes easy to grow house plants with parlor palm and hardy ivy as starter choices. She outlines light temperature humidity water fresh air cleanliness and feeding tips along with pest control and do it yourself spraying guidance for thriving indoor greenery.
Locals report normal to above normal temperatures with a slow warming trend. Rain chances low at the end of the week with light showers possible Friday night and Saturday. Community notes include births at 7 pounds 6 ounces and several visits and visits of relatives, plus a tale of recovery from back injuries and illness notices.
Members of The Index office family enjoyed an open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Higley Wednesday evening. Mrs. Glen Stiner presided at the refreshment table, with a red sequin cloth and a green bough centerpiece. Others assisting included Miss Marie King, Miss Polly Laningham, Mrs. E. J. Huddleston, Miss Carol Clem Higley, and Tom Higley.
Arizona and Texas brace for light rain and possible freezing drizzle in the extreme southwest area. Overnight rainfall reports include values from Presidio to Beaumont Port Arthur, with lows ranging from 19 to 48 degrees across major cities. Thursday's high reached 63 in Brownsville.
Everett Sloane writes The Hamlet Caper for NBC Tuesday January 17. Joan Blondell stars as Ma Barker in CBS Witness for Thursday January 12, with 77 Sunset Strip episode listed for ABC Friday January 6.
The community notes multiple birthday observances for Tiffin Young Jr. E. J. Huddleston Mrs. Roy Coffey Susan Ann Martin Johnny McConnell Timothy Wayne Stamps and Sunday to Ross Butler Ann Clements Mrs. J. H. Garner Jimmy Curtis Kenneth Melton Franklin Moore Larkin Wallis.
A sophisticated poinsettia-pattern tablecloth with metallic yarn accents, fringe borders, and machine washable care. Available in several sizes, it suits the gracious hostess and adds festive sparkle to holiday tables.
Estelline residents and relatives shared Christmas with family in Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and nearby towns. Visitors included Jelline and families, Hutchins, Rogers, Wood, Atherton, Eddins, Cooper, Futch, and many more, with multiple weddings and moves noted. The community mourned the deaths of three longtime pioneers including Mrs. Katie Rogers and Albert Bailey.
Ronald Davis, a former resident now from Amarillo, was a visitor in Lubbock last week. Discreet details of the visit are not provided.
TV listings show a dense schedule across FOX Channel 3 KSYD KGNC KFDA KVII and more. Programs include Our Gang Pet Parade Ramar of the Jungle Weather News Sporting shows Jack Paar Show and late night news with national segments and local updates.
A dense listing of TV programs across multiple stations KSVD KGNC KVII and KFDA for December 31 1960 and January 1 1961 with cartoons news sports and films including Captain Kangaroo Lone Ranger Gunsmoke Perry Mason Bonanza and Gator Bowl coverage amid converted time blocks and late night shows for local stations.
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