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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1961

Page

8

Pattillo Hollenan Rites Read In Lubbock Ceremony

Miss Mary Jan Pattillo and Dorman Holleman wed in Forrest Park Methodist Church in Lubbock on December 25. The bride, a Texas Tech senior education major from Mona, and the groom, a Texas Tech senior government major and Marine veteran, hosted a reception after the double ring ceremony with families and local clergy in attendance.

Lubbock Earnest C. Hollm Forrest Ts Methodist Church Labs Holleman Mary Jan Pattillo Mary B. Pattillo Kans D. ©Rman Childress Rev A. Jrell Mickey Barron Ken Warren Dallas Ken Lokey Jim Pattillo

Mrs W Beck Forrest Preston Are Married

Mrs Willene Beck and Forrest Preston of Childress wed in a simple 10 a m ceremony at King Memorial Church Reverend James E Merrell officiated before immediate family. The bride wore a navy sheath with a white feathered hat and gardenia corsage. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside at 710 Ave B Southwest. a reception followed at the Merrell home with several relatives in attendance.

Willene Beck Forrest Preston Childress King Memorial Church James E. Merrell 710 Ave. B Southwest Merrell Jack Preston Frank Preston Jerry Ross Janice Preston Dallas Betty Atkinson Ruby Hopkins Billie Fern Bill Martin Amarillo Leonard Beck Jr H. R. Overbey Don Preston Jerry Preston Joe Harper Ft. Polk

Family Reunion Honors Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs Joe Angel of Navajo California were honored guests at a Community House reunion. Hosts were sisters M N Smith A B Ingram and M C Carrick. Attendees included relatives from Fort Worth Plainview Olympus Rivercamp and others, marking four years apart for the brother and sister.

Joe Angel Navajo Calif Peters New Mexico S.L. Jackson Penny Plainview Bill Shaefer Luther Smith Johnnie Jonathan Keeton Olympus Alvin Loven Rivercamp M. N. Smith Loce A. B. Ingram Elvin M. C. Carrick and Sue Don Castleberry Marvin Smith Eugenia Theresa Tim Jimmy Smith Kenneth Smith Downy English Bernard English Arthur Rothwell Joe McNabb Brenda

Food and Hot Mulled Punch Recipes

The excerpt lists two punch recipes for gatherings. One yields 24 servings using cranberry juice cocktail apple juice and lemon soda with apple slices. The other hot mulled punch serves about two pints made with tea pineapple juice cranberry juice cocktail sugar cinnamon and cloves.

Hot Doughnuts Delight Teeners

Open season on teenage parties begins with a teen favorite hot filled doughnut recipe. Instructions describe unsugared doughnuts split and filled with jam or jelly, or jam and peanut butter, then heated briefly and served with fruit punch, wrapped in foil for easy serving.

Christmas Memories and Local Club News Share Yuletide Joy

A bustling holiday recap documents family visits from the Jess Keys and Sid ney Key, quail gifts from Gus Leftwich, dachshund antics in Wichita Falls, and gifts collected by Sparkling Blue Birds. Camp Fire and Kids Winter Basketball groups, plus church and community volunteers, highlight seasonal generosity as 1961 closes and 1962 opens.

Jess Keys California Major Sidney Key Lubbock Gus Leftwich Ben Simmers Gus Margaret Ben Ann Shamrock H. P. Mundy Mundy Childress Tom Brenda Higley Brenda Nefertiti S. L Azalee Dowis Gary Dewis Pop Mom Wichita Falls Rascal Azalee

Using Conditioner to Set Dry Hair

Readers praise flat beer mixed with water to set hair and add body but warn it dries hair. A conditioner marketed for added body can prevent dryness. apply after shampooing and rinse, then style with minimal spray. Also includes guidance on self image and pampering hands with night and day use of lotion.

Alicia Hart

Let Teenagers See Parents’ Burdens Too

A psychiatrist argues that teens should be told adults face similar growing pains. Parents face middle age and heavier responsibilities while guiding teens through adolescence, so mutual understanding could ease the strain for both sides.

Etiquette Note on Appreciation for Volunteer Speakers

The guidance stresses that members should express thanks to speakers who volunteer their time and are not paid. It notes appreciation strengthens community and encourages future contributions by volunteers and organizers.

Social Calendar for Tuesday to Friday at local churches

A local social calendar lists events this week including a Church of Christ Ladies Class at 9 15 a.m. and WSCS at First Methodist Church 3 p.m. Thursday features Grandees at 8 p.m. plus Hobby Club with Mrs A B Taff Home Arts Club with Mrs Gene Smith 3 p.m. Modern Mothers HDC on Friday County Line HDC meets at 2 p.m.

Church of Christ First Methodist Church A. B. Taff Gene Smith Modern Mothers North Childress County Line

Ski gear sales rise 31 percent in last season

Ski clothing and equipment sales in the last season totaled about 35 million dollars, up 31 percent from the year before, per Ski Industries of America. Indications point to higher sales this season. The piece also notes ancient pumpkin and squash cultivation by Native American tribes before Columbus reached the Americas.

New York UPI Ski Industries of America Columbus New World North America

Miss Pickrel and D Coleman To Marry In Kirkland Today

Miss Patsy Ann Pickrel of Kirkland will wed Roy Don Coleman of Memphis at 3 p.m. in Kirkland First Baptist Church. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. After January 3 the couple will reside in Memphis.

Miss Pickrel D. Coleman Kirkland Kirkland First Baptist Church Patsy Ann Pickrel Roy Don Coleman Memphis Dee Pickrel Mr. Coleman R. L. Coleman Jack Tutor Lou King Linda Pickrel Jon Coleman Peggy McClain Patricia Pickrel Charlene Shafer Kirkland High School Coleman West Texas State Dallas

Social visit roundabout fills holidays across region

A large list of seasonal visits and homecomings links families across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Idaho over the holidays. Notables include Lena Pistole Ben Howard Jack Smith Charlie Johnston Wally Hays and Lamar Summers as well as Riddell and Ballard households hosting relatives and friends from Lubbock Amarillo Quanah Hobbs and Portales among others.

Lena Pistole Arkansas Ben Howard Portales N.M Arnold Dietrich and Dwain Dorsey Maud Summers Hugh Smith Albuquerque N. M R. L. Lyon Tracy Evans Adolf Samek Lock Seal Hobbs Gerald Pistole R. B. Ransom W. H. Harris A .E Marshall Olen Watley Azel Harris Bryce Marshalls Joe Cook W. H. Harrises Turkey Loretta Samek Lubbock Adolph Samek Glenda Kidwell Glen Kidwells Jane Simpson Vertna Bumpus Richard Bumpuses Adams Ranch Pete Bumpus High Point Paul Rains Boquita Okla A. W. Rains A. Newman S.B. Crains and Daughters Amarillo Cecil Garvin B. J. Cross Fallbrook Calif J. L. Harris Borger Dober Chewning Plainview Schley Hoffman Childress

Holiday Party Hosted by Sue Yager at Community House

Miss Sue Yager hosted a Friday night tacky party at the Community House. Hostess mother Mrs E W Yager and Mrs FE Huddleston served refreshments while Troy Adams directed games. Attendees included Diane Huddleston Judy Land Venita Jones Jan Evans Rita Keel Evelyn Holland Barbara Clements Cheryl Decker Linda Mooney Candy Howard Jane Ragsdale Earla Carmack Rita Delaney Karen Dement Donnalene Barden Cheryl Bennett Lawton plus Tom Harwell Jerry Henderson David Baker Andy Scott Billy Cross Don Palmer James Grantham Pat Steed Ronnie Reynolds Billy Bohannon Joe Huff Randy Nance Barry Arm and two uninvited guests.

Sue Yager E. W. Yager FE. J. Huddleston Troy Adams Diane Huddleston Judy Land Venita Jones Jan Evans Rita Keel Evelyn Holland Barbara Clements Cheryl Decker Linda Mooney Candy Howard Jane Ragsdale Earla Carmack Rita Delaney Karen Dement Donnalene Bearden Cheryl Bennett Lawton Tommy Harwell Jerry Henderson David Baker Andy Scott Billy Cross Don Palmer James Grantham Pat Steed Ronnie Reynolds Billy Bohannon Joe Huff Randy Nance Barry Arm

Birthday wishes for Mrs Hamilton and friends

Tomorrow’s greeting lists Mrs J W Hamilton Ross Butler and Ann Clements along with Mrs J H Garner Jimmy Curtis Kenneth Melton Franklin Moore and Larkin Wallis as honorees for a shared birthday tribute in a local notice.

J. W. Hamilton Ross Butler Ann Clements J. H. Garner Jimmy Curtis Kenneth Melton Franklin Moore Larkin Wallis

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