Christmas Records Show Old Voices Still Power Seasonal Hits
A survey of 1950s holiday records highlights established stars and choirs delivering cherished carols. Fred Waring, Mitch Miller, Lanza, Crosby, Connie Stevens, Connie Frones, and the Trapp Family Singers anchor a year’s mix of sacred and secular Christmas selections with notable arrangements and standout tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Miller
Gane
Norman Luboff
Percy Faith
Velvet
Johnny Mathis
Bing Crosby
Columbia
Lanza
Mario Lanza
RCA Victor
Connie Stevens
Connie Frones
MGM Records
Humble Oil Holds Safety and Christmas Party
The Monahans District employees and families of Humble Oil and Refining Company held a Safety and Christmas Party at the County Cow Palace. J. F. Homer praised five years of safety, a safety film on Rescue Breathing was shown, and F. W. Boyse received a 30-year service emblem. Santa distributed stockings as Lamar's Catering served a buffet for 324 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Humble Oil and Refining Company
County Cow Palace
J. F. Homer
H. A. Halsey
J. P. Baldridge
Homer
F. W. Boyse
Santa Claus
Lamar’s
Midland
Methodist WSCS Christmas Program Draws Members and Guests
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a December 14 Christmas meeting featuring two parts The Virgin's Story as Told by His Mother Mary and Christmas in the Other Lands with Mrs John Dorsett directing and Mrs Ross Rucker presenting the latter segment Four life memberships were awarded to Mrs Walter Bellamy Fred Dellone Ronald Ray and Melvin Reynolds Gifts were exchanged Hostess circles were Monta and Belle Bennett and many members attended including Mesdames Ell Long John Avent Fred Dellone Vic Davis Walter Bellamy Alma Bailey and others The event also included a concert preview and choir performances related to Christmas music events from RCA Victor and Met productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
John Dorsett
Mesdames A. J. Hayes
J. E. Lee
W. T. Neidharadt
T. W. Rodgers
F. R. Wildman
G. W. Moore
H. H. Collins
Letters To Santa From Young Readers
A collection of Christmas wish letters from children, featuring requests for toys such as a Sorry game, a manple game, dolls and clothing, and candy. The notes include names Vickey Ruthferd Joetta Moody Jan, and Niyoka Benton, with a final odd line about the Pacific Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Vickey
Vickey Rutherford
Santa
Joetta
Janie Moody
P. S
How-Wel Club Plans Dinner And Dance
The How-Wel Club held a buffet in Cliff's Maple Room on December 5. President Mrs. R. W. Thompson appointed a nominating committee to select candidates for new officers. A Christmas dinner and tree were planned for tonight at the American Legion Hall from 6:30 to 7:30 for Halliburton and Welex families. A Christmas dance was discussed for December 19 at the Legion Hall. Door prize was won by Mrs. Raymond Clark. last bingo prize by Mrs. J. M. Taulbee. Members present included Mrs. A. A. Bowman, Mrs. W. T. McDaniels, Mrs. Charles Jackson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff
Maple Room
R. W. Thompson
M. F. Brooks
Joe Norton
Charles Jackson
H. B. Hawkins
American Legion Hall
Halliburton
Welex
Legion Hall
Raymond Clark
J. M. Taulbee
Mesdames
A. A. Bowman
W. T. McDaniels
Howard Rhodes
A. D. Kay
W. D. Pierce
F. B. Green
R. L. Th
Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Hosts Silver Tea for Scholarships
Delta Kappa Gamma Gamma Mu Chapter held a silver tea in Wink for 35 members to raise funds for 1959 60 scholarships. Fifty five scholarships of 2500 each will assist women teachers pursuing advanced study, with Mit Mme Stewart presiding and members from Wink and Monahans attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Mu
Delta Kappa Gamma
Wink
O. M. Stewart
Stewart
Earl Hill
Ann Patten
Winfred Walker
Bessie Mae Pruitt
Louise Thompson
Kermit
Monahans
Branson Knott Neil Rogers Norton Hawkins Holcomb
A list of individuals named Branson Knott Neil Rogers Norton Hawkins and Holcomb appears in this fragment. No further context, roles, or actions are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Branson
Ray Knott
Dub Neil
W. P. Rogers
Joe Norton
H. B. Hawkins
Ray Holcomb
Glenn Howze Named Outstanding Student At North Texas State
Glenn Ray Howze of Mona hens has been named to Who's Who at North Texas State College as the outstanding student in Bible. Howze, son of Mr and Mrs M J Howze, 703 S Dwight, is a senior sociology major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Howze
North Texas State
Glenn Ray Howze
Monahens
North Texas State College
Queca
Howze
M. J. Howze
S. Dwight
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Spin Merry Christmas
Hugh Mulligan
AP Newsfeature
Fred Waring
East Stroudsburg Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Staten Island
Adolph Adam
Capitol
Hawaiian Eye
Efrem Zimbalist
77 Sunset Strip
Clint Walker
Cheyenne
Edd
Kookie
Byrnes
Warner Bros
George Greeley
Warner Bros. Symphony
Handel
Sir Malcolm Sargent
St Thomas Beecham
Eugene Ormandy
Fileen Farrell
Lester Lenin
high _ society
Lanin
Rudolph
Epic
Trapp
Decca
Phillips Brooks
Merry Christmas
Monahans Drug
W. Sealy
Bill Neace
Mone Gil
Reynold
NYT
Billboard
Paul Anka
Marty Robins
Fabian
Paul Benton
Alight Aiav
Billy Vaughn
Roger Williams
Fred Waring & His
Perry Como
Tennessee Ernie Ford
And
Sylvania
Zenith
Humble Oil Party
Methodist Wscs
John Klein
Welkin
Christ
Palestina
Lasso
Doe
Netherlands
Felix de Nobel
Rosalin Elias
Giorgio Tozzi
Met
Jack Edwards
F. W. Vallie
Don Vallie
J. Ross Rucker
J. B. Reed
Tom Rodgers
Misses Wilma Smiley
Lillian Lee
Carl Clement
Legion
Bart Ramsay
Carol
Big Brother
Jan. P. S
Tatum School
Nyoka Benton
Pacific Ocean
Earth
Arctic Circle
Equator
Texas Electric Service Company
H. T. Lenox
S. Kenneth
S. James
Pardo & Keeler
S. Kennet
Dial
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