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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

3

Christmas events and personal visits fill Phillipsburg notes

In Phillipsburg area news Harry Coldren of Hobbs en route to Phillipsburg stayed with his brother Rec Coldren and family. A longtime turkey dinner for Happ Homemakers HDU members and families occurred at the 4 H building with County agents Norby Van Skike and Kathryn Sughrue as special guests. Frances Russell reported on Finland study as an FYE student. About 77 attended a Mary Martha Worker class gathering at the Christian church with Christmas carols. Kay and Kayettes plan a Saturday Christmas party at the Civic Center with a floor show by the Triple Trio and Sandra Brookover. sponsors include Claudine Lindner and others. Cliff Owston underwent major surgery in Kansas City with family by his side. he will stay in hospital about two weeks. A County Club buffet and entertainment is set for Saturday night. Christmas decorations at the Brethren church were donated by Home Builders and Young Adult classes. Logan Green and family left for Kansas City to visit relatives and meet their new grandson Gene Oliver.

Happ HDU Oscar Norby Bill van Skike Kathryn Sughrue Richard Deyoe Frances Russell Lynn Russell Kay and Kayettes Civic Center Jimmy Ellis Jimmy Garner Ava Burton Triple Trio Sandra Brookover Claudine Lindner Lurla Fouts Don Richardson Eugene Johnson

Joint Meeting By Guild and Woman's Society At Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild met in the church sanctuary for a joint program directed by the Guild and Elizabeth circle. The event featured a string ensemble, choral numbers, solos, a story, and a social hour with punch and cookies.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Guild Elizabeth Circle Bethlehem’s Hills Leigh Brewer W. H. Neidlinger Alan Lee Howard Blanchard Patsy Ruddick Adolphe Adam Blanchard Lucille Castro Cynthia Maus

Downs Miller Vows Read in Scott City

Mr and Mrs Craig Miller of Kendall announce the marriage of their daughter Wanda Trene to Gerald Wayne Downs of Syracuse. The ceremony took place November 27 at the First Christian church in Scott City. The couple reside in Syracuse where Downs is manager of the IGA store.

Craig Miller Kendall Wanda Trene Gerald Wayne Downs Syracuse Burger Downs Scott City First Christian Church Mr. Downs IGA

Purple Hat Glove Dilemma Hinted By Iner-Accessories

A casual note recalls a purple hat and matching gloves, mentioning soft kid leathers in purple white pink and blue by Iner-Accessories. The text hints at accessory coordination and possible color options for future wear.

Old Family Christmas Candy Recipe Card

A family recipe for creamy chocolate fudge using butter sugar cream and vanilla. The instructions describe cooking in a kettle till a soft ball forms, cooling beating with powdered sugar, chilling, shaping, and dipping in bitter chocolate with parawax, then topping with walnut or pecan halves. Signed Mrs John H Shirkey 310 Hudson.

John H. Shirkey Hudson

Social EVENTS Calendar at RXA Lope and More

Calendar lists multiple social events across clubs and gatherings in Sugar City and nearby areas. Entries include DAR chapter meeting at 30 p.m., Promenade at Lincoln School with caller Marvin Schilling, Brethren church guest day tea, Latin American club forum, and various Christmas parties and gift exchanges hosted by local organizations.

Rxa Lope Toof William Wilson R. P. Pinegar J. Francis Boys Home Sugar City Lincoln School Marvin Schilling WCTL Brethren Church GUL Forum Ladies Enquiliary Sorosis Club A. C. Gottschalk North Main Damera Julius Multauist North Fifth Goddie Exchange Mra. Boh Lange North Cen Acorn Club O. O. Baker Tie Dunn Te Eeith Is Baxmner -Hdu Maa Favnes Eslinger Eighth Street RNA Soctal Club Co. A. Humphrey Maenolig Sunflower Slamagundi Club Gertrude Morris Saint Paulia Chip Charles Milhon North Main White

Garden City couple wed in Lakin chapel ceremony

Margarite Eshnaur of Garden City and Emmitt Hedges of Lakin exchanged vows Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Lakin Methodist church wedding chapel. Rev Mary Ellen Markley officiated with Rev E F Markley assisting. The melon red knit suit bride wore white trim and four white carnation corsages. Best man was Mr Johnson. matron of honor Mrs Bob Johnson. Guests from Garden City and Lakin attended. The couple will reside in Lakin. she teaches in the Lakin grade school and he works at Five Points service station.

Garden City Mary Ellen Markley Lakin Methodist Church E. F. Markley Bob Johnson Johnson Lakin Glenn Hayne Persall Florence Kyser Hedges Girad Hayne Five Points

Christmas Theme At Reader's Club Meeting

Greenery and candies decorated the home of Mrs. A. E. Cook for the Progressive Reader's club gathering on Wednesday evening. An article on the Origin of Christmas was discussed during the session.

Reader's Club A. E. Cook Progressive Reader’s Club

Sacred Program At Salmagundi Club Meets At Calihan Home

Salmagundi club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ray Calihan Sr home adopting a holiday motif with golden pine cones and tapers. Mrs Cap Burtis outlined religious art while Mrs Calihan Jr spoke on religious music for Sacred Things. Homemaker's Choral sang two Burley spirituals and Malotte pieces The Lords Prayer and Prayer Perfect. Joan Lastre performed Malotte's The Twenty-Third Psalm.

Salmagundi Club Ray Calihan Cap Burtis Calihan, Jr Homemaker’s Burley Malotte Joan Lastre

Christmas Customs and Poems Featured In Holiday Gathering

Mrs A C Mardux read Christmas Customs while Opal Wheeler works Stars of Bethlehem were reviewed by Mrs Max Roberts against Christmas music. Mrs Glen Lederer shared Christmas poems. A desserts course was served from a table with yule flowers and lapers. Mrs John Kinsinger attended.

A. C. Mardux Bethlehem Opal Wheeler Max Roberts Glen Lederer John Kinsinger

Woman's Club Donates To Veteran's Fund

Piercevile Woman's club met Wednesday at Mrs. Mary Keller's home. Nine members answered roll call with a Christmas poem. Mrs. Clay Weldon presented the program Songs of the Month. A contribution was made to the veterans fund of Wadsworth hospital. Mrs. Weldon led recreation. Nelle Wallace drew the hostess prize.

Piercevile Woman’s Club Mary Keller Pierceville Clay Weldon Veterans Fund of Wadsworth Hospital Weldon Nelle Wallace

State Theatre Movie Schedule Headlines The Left Hand Of God

Sunday through Tuesday The Left Hand Of God plays at the STATE THEATRE. Doctor In The House shows Wednesday and Thursday. Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy screens Friday and Saturday. To The Shores Of Tripoli a Saturday Kid's show at 8 10 and 12 a.m. Drive In Theatre Han sel And Gretel Sunday and Monday Dragonfly Squadron and Fighter Attack Tue and Thu Tarzan's Hidden Jungle and The Bushwhackers Fri and Sat.

State Theatre Tripoli

Eaton Hall Nuptials Held at Scott City Church

Norma Lou Eaton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Liston Eaton of Scott City and Benjamin A Hall of Friend, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hall of Penrose Colo, were united in marriage Nov 27 at the First Christian church in Scott City. Rev Henry Baker of Pueblo officiated. Mrs Hall is a 1955 graduate of Scott Community high school. Mr Hall plans to farm near Friend where they will reside.

Norma Lou Eaton Liston Eaton Scott City Benjamin A. Hall Friend Robert Hall Penrose Colo Henry Baker Pueblo Hall Scott Community High School

Gift Wrapping Shown Guild

The BYW Guild of the Brethren church met Tuesday afternoon with 12 members present at the church. Frances Hummer shared gift wrapping ideas while plans were made to complete the Guild project. Edith Eisenbise gave the devotional and read a story titled It I Had Not Come. Donna Sooby, back from two years in Germany aiding Brethren Volunteer Service, demonstrated how babies are dressed in Germany.

BYW Guild of the Brethren Church Edith Eisenbise Frances Hummer

Pecan Cakes and Accessories for Civic Center Benefit

Soroptimists offer pecan halves pecan roll cakes and fruit cakes for sale to support the Civic Center. Proceeds assist the center while items labeled Accessories are also mentioned in the notice. Potential buyers are invited to contribute.

Soroplimists Civic Center Inez Accessories

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