Lighter Side of Washington from West Texas Family Notes
The Richard C Whites send holiday greetings from Washington after a year in the capital. Dick White chaired votes on the House floor and commuted 2000 miles from Dallas on a “Red Eye Speet.” The family stayed in Washington with their three boys as Christmas decorations flourish, including a cactus arrangement painted gold with gum drops and red chili peppers on the tree.
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Washington
West Tervis
West Texas
Dallas
Texas
Ington
White House
F Street
Congressional
Richard C
Mrs. Vallie Hosts Philathea Christmas Party
Mrs. F W Vallie hosted the Philathea Class Christmas gathering at First Methodist Church on December 5. The program featured Mrs. Kate Avent with James Milam performing Little Drummer Boy, readings of the Christmas Story, and carol recordings during social hour. Members brought foods for a needy family and decorations were red and green.
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FP. W. Vallie
Philathea
First Methodist Church
Kate Avent
James Milam
Fourth Daughter Born To The Dick Ransoms
Mr and Mrs J C Hogg are grandparents as the Ransom couple welcome their fourth daughter. The newborn arrived last Wednesday in Alexandria Virginia weighing five pounds seven ounces. Mrs Hoge has traveled to join the family.
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J. C. Hogg
Dick Ransom
Alexandria
Ambrosia Revisited Classic Orange Cocoa Nut Dessert
Ambrosia remains a refreshing 19th century dessert with oranges coconut and sugar. The modern version uses membrane free orange sections and either fresh or canned coconut in layered servings for four. The prep notes explain peeling and segmenting for easy eating and no cooking.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Ambrosia
Gas Range Delivers Instant Command Response
A gas range responds instantly to user input with immediate heat on and off, eliminating warm-up delays and lingering heat. The immediacy of gas heat contrasts with electric options, offering quick control for cooking.
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America
Noel door decoration craft directions
Instructions to spell Noel on a door using cardboard letters. Glue glitter green batting, shape the O as a wreath with chicken wire, wrap with batting, and finish with a red velveteen bow plus holly accents.
Flowers Of Bible Shown By Garden Club Members
Desert Sands Garden Club's Tuesday program featured Mrs. J. T. Asbury presenting Flowers of the Bible with colored slides and scriptural references. Members took home decorative arrangements and co-hostesses included Mrs. W. W. Wood and Mrs. Joe Lanier among a list of attendees.
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Flowers of Bible Shown Garden Club
J. T. Asbury
Desert Sands
W. W. Wood
Joe Lanier
Park
Mesdames C. D. Estes
Jack Hale
W. N. Pearson
W. L. Fausett
Edna Jo Scott
Tom Neel
Alton Hill
Gordon R Harris
S. C. Hanks
R. R. Eiband
Hal Adams
W. H. Carson, Jr
Conversation Focused on Marriage and Friendship Talk
Kappa Epsilon Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Frank Fielding’s home with co hostesses to discuss the theme Conversation is the road to friendship love and marriage led by Mrs. Robert Leverett. The group announced co chairs for the social committee and voted to send aid to Judy Rushing in Girlstown U S A in Whiteface.
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Fielding
Paul Snelson
Robert White
Judy Rushing
Girlstown
U.S.A
Judy
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Ai. B
F. W. Vallie
Dick Ransoms
O'Keefe and Merritt
Southern Union
Santa
Carter's
TME
OUR
SEARS
Roebuck
Monahans
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