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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
3
Members gathered December 20 at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs. W. S. Hoyt's home for a program themed Lift Up Your Eyes Catch the Gleam of the Bethlehem Star. Mrs. Mills spoke on Christmas in Nigeria, Africa, contrasting customs with America and noting low Christian prevalence.
Colors of pink and gold dominated the living and dining rooms with a pink net covered pink cloth on the table, sequin embroidered appliques, and a pink Christmas tree as the table centerpiece. A pink rose arrangement rested on the buffet as fruit cake, date cake, nuts, olives, crackers, and cherry-nut salad accompanied tea and coffee during a social hour.
Hearne High School senior class was honored by roommothers with a December banquet at the East Side School cafetorium and a dance at the Municipal Clubhouse. The holiday setting featured candlelight, greenery, holly and Christmas ornaments, with candle motif programs, napkins, and place cards.
Mrs F W C Karney entertained her piano and voice students with a gay Christmas party at her home on Saturday morning. The living room showcased a green Christmas tree with ornaments and lights as the program featured instrumental and vocal pieces spanning traditional to modern selections. Gifts were exchanged, Christmas cookies and Cokes served, and a list of attending students included John Zeig, Elizabeth Lyons, Frances Zeig, Donna Gregorek, Carl Cotropia, Patricia Lyons, Jeanne Pursley, Kathy Wilson, Ricke Karney, John Wilson and others.
Mrs. A M Cotropia complimented granddaughters Carla and Caron Cotropia with a Christmas party at her home Saturday afternoon. Guests received corsages and enjoyed pin the tail on the donkey bingo carols and a refreshment course. Elf packages were given as party favors to attendees including Wendy Chandler Sindy Turner Jane Wilson Elizabeth Lyons Debbie Bishop Cathy Holt Beverly Spence Debbie Kennamer Carol Ann Hall Donna Mullinnix Kathy Pratt Kay Harber Judy Tomlin.
An open house hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tidemann and Dr. and Mrs. Ray Cruse amid Christmas decor drew about 125 guests Saturday evening from six to ten o clock at Goodland Farms. Yuletide lights and a frosted inverted Christmas tree chandelier framed the foyer and dining area while a buffet offered ham turkey shrimp and assorted breads and cookies.
The Gleaners Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held their Christmas luncheon at the home of teacher Mrs. J H Collier and Mr Collier in Mumford on December 14. A buffet of turkey was served after a warm welcome from class president Mrs. Al La Jote. Miss Mac Belle Buffington read the Christmas story. Each member brought a gift for a child at Mexia State School and items for the local food basket. A cash Lottie Moon offering was also donated. The group exchanged gifts during the social hour beside the decorated tree.
Mrs. W. H. Welch was honored with a surprise family reunion at her Hearne home on Christmas Day. Eight children and their families attended, marking the first time in 23 years the entire clan gathered. A traditional Christmas dinner at Mrs. A. R. Theis’s home followed by gifts and photos. Attendees included Lubbock and Giddings and Hobbs residents, plus relatives from Brownwood Texas City Austin Farmers Branch and other areas.
Mr and Mrs E Y Ely Jr enjoyed an early Christmas celebration with relatives in Fort Worth and Azle on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, sharing time with family.
Mrs Guy Chandler and Mrs Ken Kennamer hosted a Brownie Christmas party December 19 at the Chandler home. Mothers of the Brownies attended along with James Chandler and Mrs J G Chandler of Maysfield. The troop performed Christmas carols poems piano solos and Luke 2 scripture with a Mary and Joseph pantomime. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated Christmas tree and each Brownie gave her mother a handmade present. Cookies nuts coffee or punch were served on a pink linen table with a pink net tree. Brownies listed include Wendy Chandler Elizabeth Lyons Debbie Kennamer Cindy Turner Carla Cotropia Kathy Holt Debbie Gallagher Kathy Doherty Debbie Bishop Terrie Clepper Janice Turner Beverly Spence and Jane Wilson. Mrs C T Townsend is recovering after hospital treatment.
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