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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
4
A large crowd gathered at First Presbyterian Church for Family Night on Sunday evening. The young people decorated the Christmas tree in Fellowship Hall after a covered dish dinner, Rev. Henry Haupt read the Christmas Story from Luke, and the program ended with group carols and the Lord’s Prayer.
Mrs. Ray Cacy and her children Lance and Steve Cacy and Mrs. Pearson Cooper returned after attending the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mrs. Cacy's parents Mr and Mrs W E Southard in Pampa. A family dinner followed by open house marked the celebration. Mrs. Cooper had visited in Lubbock before joining the Cacus Friday.
Excerpts of County Agent E J Harrison on pruning from a Desert Sands Garden Club talk. He covers pruning aims, two types of buds, tool care with denatured alcohol, shellac wounds, and timing for orchard and rose pruning along with general shrub rules.
The Retarded Council held a Christmas party at Opportunity School on December 4. Children decorated the school and placed gifts under the tree while Miss Joan Cox sang carols and led the group in Christmas songs. Chairmen were named for publicity, special education, and special problems committees.
The Church of The Nazarene will present a Christmas program by the Sunday School on Sunday December 17 at 7:30 a.m. at Twelfth and Alice. Young children perform scenes and older children present the Birth of Christ in music. Public invited.
A classroom teacher who sets an exemplary standard inspires students to pursue teaching careers. Nominate this educator for the Teacher of the Year Award, highlighting leadership, mentorship, and commitment to student growth.
Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met in Wink primary school with Mrs. Lucille King presiding. Irene Turk spoke on acknowledging contributions of recognized women leaders from national to local levels. A dollar per member was donated toward a 2500 fellowship. the intercultural relations committee plans a second overseas graduate award for 1962-63. Hostesses included Mesdames Gills Hill Barton. Mona hans attendees listed. next meeting set for Kermit on February 10.
The News reports multiple birth announcements from Imperial and local families. Herminio Porras and spouse welcomed a baby boy. Jerry Roberts a baby girl. Bob F. Gallagher a baby girl. Kendall Ross a baby girl. Doyle Norman a baby boy. Willis Anderson Jr. a baby boy. Each birth weight is listed for several infants. The piece also notes a pruning discussion and a booklet by A. F. DeWorth on Modern Pruning Methods published by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
The Golden Circle, Mary Martha and Bethany classes met December 7 in the church fellowship hall for a joint Christmas party. Mrs. Patterson opened with prayer, Mrs. Asbury led a devotional, and Dorothy Beavers showed Holy Land slides. Each class gave a foreign mission offering and refreshments featured a Christmas tree centerpiece.
Mrs F R Wildman hosted the Philathea Class of the First Methodist Church at her home Monday night. Mrs Ted McGill read the Luke Christmas story and shared customs from around the world. The Lovett decorated with Mexico gifts. The class plans a box for a needy family and refreshments were served to a list of members and a visitor.
A teacher of the year candidate keeps the class happy and alert while maintaining discipline and inviting nominations. The message invites readers to nominate the person today for the honor.
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