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THURSDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1976
THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
PAGE I HR hi
Sherry Vineyard jfcs
Is All Thumbs
LEVFLLANU — Sherry
Vineyard of Kress is ail
thumbs.
Besides the traditional
green thumb, the- freshman
home economics major at
South Plains College also
sports floured, pin-pricked
and calloused appendages.
And it was thumbs up
recently for the pretty bru-
nette as she carried beef
cattle, clothing. f(X)ds. gar-
dening. horse, shec'p. swine’
and home environment cate-
gories to be named a state
winner in the 4-H Record
Book Judging competition.
Asa result Sherry won both a
5500 college scholarship and
an expense-paid, six-day trip
to the recent National 4-H
Congress in Chicago.
"It was really cold in
Chicago,” explained Sherry.
IH-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jimmy Vineyard of
Kress, "but the’rc was no
smog or hustle and bustle as
I had expected ... There were
seven kids from Swisher
County and about 40 in all
from throughout Texas along
with four sponsors who made
the trip," she said. The
Texas delegation mingled
with about four sponsors who
met with about 2.000 other
4-Hers from 50 states for
banquets, church services, a
get-acquainted dance and
parties thrown by some of
the states, including a me-
morable Hawaii get-togeth-
er, complete with leis and
luaus.
Despite a broken camera
during one session, televi-
sion and radio interviews
with the participants were
sent to the folks back home.
Sherry recalled. During
spare moments, there were
tours of the Science and
Industry Museum. Sears
Tower, reputed to be the
tallest building in the world,
and a train ride aro"nd the
shore of I ake Michigan.
Sherry's climb up the 4-H
John Deere Bicycle
SHERRY VINEYARD
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q SALE ®
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price of any bicycle in stock
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Buy a John Deere Bicycle now and save1
Many adult models to choose from 3 5 and
10 speeds Boys and girls high-rise models
also at tremendous savings Hurry in and
look them over
Now priced from $49.50 to $89 50
Tulia Farm Equipment. Inc.
995-3292
201 W. Broadway Tulia Texas
ladder began humbly eight
years ago with her first
project to raise South Down
sheep. Since then, her ta-
lents in gardening, sewing,
cooking and working with
animals along with that un-
defined. intangible qualitv ot
leadership began to reap
rewards for the young man.
"I served as « junior
leader for six years." said
Sherry," and was president
last year of the local club."
She also has served as secre-
tary. treasurer, songleadcr
and county delegate of the
4-H group and was named
both Riding Club and Senior
Queen.
For three years. Sherry-
had the grand champion
steer at the Kress show,
champion lamb one year at
the county show, went to
district one year in food and
two sears to district in horse
show competition. She stitch-
ed a wool pant suit to win
honorable mention in a
"Make It With Wixil" con-
test .
Perhaps her proudest nnv
ment came when she receiv-
ed the Kent Morgan Memor
lal Award last year at tin
Kress Stink Show, an all-
around award named in hon
or of a young man active in
4-H before his death.
Favorite courses in food
preparation and botany at
COW POKES
By Ace Reid
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"Naw, I don’t need a faster hoss — I need a longer rope!
First National
BfllllC of tulia
i he First National provides every banking accommodation ron«i«fenf with SOUND
BANKING PRINCIPLES!
I\ i.O(H) TIMES i\l> BAD-1902 1976
union
SPC. among the 118 semes-
ter hours of credit she has
accumulated so far. reflect
her interests at home, whe-
ther its dipping a measuring
cup into a bag of flour to
whip up a dessert or plung-
ing her hands into the soil to
prepare the taniily garden
each spring In tact, she has
enjoyed her botany class so
much she is considering a
minor in the subject.
She is majoring in home
economics with plans to
teach the field one day.
Sherry's home-centered
talents perhaps stem from
her mother, a Kress home-
maker who was active as an
adult leader in 4-H and often
found her daughter among
her charges. "Everything
comes naturally to her."
Shcrrv commented. "We're
very close, good friends,”
she said, explaining that she
felt no qualms having her
mother as a 4-H leader.
In fact, most everything,
except for knitting, seems to
come naturally too for Sher-
ry. "I'm left-handed, and
both mv mother and grand-
mother have tried to teach
nu but they can't." she
laughed.
Her father is a bookkeep-
er. and married brothers.
Buddy anil Mike live respect-
ively in Kress and Amarillo.
I’HS Band
Re
Is Slated
Alumni of the Plainviev
High School Band are t<
meet on December 2b. in th
P. H. S. band hall. Th'
annual reunion is schedule)
for Sunday from 2:30 to 4:31
p. m. Bandsmen will hav<
the opportunity to renev
friendships of their higl
schmil days.
Those unahle to attend an
urged to notify Gary A
l.ance. president of the P. H
S. Band Exes Organization
of their current address ani
addresses of other exes. Hi
can be contacted at 2blh-28tf
Street, lubhock. Tcxat
’^410. Phone (80b) 795-0725
Present to greet exes w il
be band director O. T. Rear
and Mrs. Ryan, as well a>
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.
(( hief) Davidson
1976
TAX BREAK!
ONLY
8 DAYS LEFT!
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT
ACCOUNT
You must
• act before December 31st and
• not be covered hy a tax qualified
private or qoverr.ment letirement
plan
YOU CONTRIBUTE
• ot youi rrea'iy earned
income or
• SI 500 whichever is less
ADVANTAGES:
• definite .etirement income
• earnings grow .aa tree
• principal guaranteed against
investment loss
• federal income tax deductions
Contact your National Fenners Unton
Insurance agent about your Individual
Retirement Account
James T. Vallier
Address 117 North
Armstrong Tulia. Texas
Phone 9954041)
Jtt- V^ God bless us,
ST #VeVery one #
and especially you. Our
thanks to one and all
We Will Be Closed
Dec. 24-25-26
Closed On Sundays After
Christmas
CARL LOSSON’S
RESTAURANT
Kress. Texas
In the spirit of this
joyous season, may your
hearts be filled with
peace and love...
brotherhood and faith.
Mrs. Woodall
Unity Hostess
The Unity Study Club met
recently in the home of Mrs.
O K Woodall.
Mrs. Odell Thompson pre-
sided over the business
meeting. The club sent its
annual pledge to the Swisher
Memorial Fund.
A prayer was led by Mrs.
H. R. Poage.
Mrs. Joe Beau presented
the Christmas program. She
gave the origin of our Christ-
mas customs. She said
Americans will exchange ov-
er three billion Christmas
cards this year. This began in
1843 when an Englishman
asked an artist to design a
card to carry his holiday
greetings. Soon it started in
America. At first Americans
had to import their cards
until a German immigrant
began to mass-produce cards
in his »hop in Boston.
Kissing under the mistle-
toe began in ancient Britain.
Incidentally, there is a pre-
scribed way to kiss under the
mistletoe sprig: Each person
kissed is supposed to pluck
off a berry. When the last
berry is picked, the kissing
should end.
The example of the Three
Wise Men with their gifts of
gold, frankincense and
myrrh, inspired the custom
of exchanging gifts. But like
so many other Christmas
traditions, gift giving didn't
become a widespread prac-
tice until the Middle Ages,
and even now different coun-
tries have different practices.
In Spain, gifts are exchanged
on January b (Epiphany). the
date the Wise Men came to
worship the Christ Child. In
Germany, gifts are brought
by the C'hristkind, a child
messenger for the Infant
Jesus. In France, it's custo-
mary to exchange gifts on
New Year's Day .
Singing Christmas carols
began in the thirteenth cent-
ury in Europe. During the
time the Puritans were in
power in England, the sing-
ing of Christmas carols was
discouraged because they
were considered too joyful
for such a solemn occasion as
Christ's birth. But as soon as
the monarchy was restored,
carols returned as one the
best loved features of Christ-
mas.
Mrs. Bean then read the
short story "The Joy of
Giving." This was about a
dollar bill that had been the
church's gift to an elderly
church member to help her
with something extra at
Christmastime. She gave it
to a 12 year old boy as a gift;
he. in turn, put it in the
collection plate as his gift to
the church. She said it is
remarkable how much you
can buy with a dollar when
you decide to use it for giv ing
rather than spending.
Everyone then enjoyed
singing carols led by Mrs.
Henry Boston.
After the exchange of
gifts, the following members
FROM HERALD FILES — President John F. Kennedy and Vice President
Lyndon Johnson chat at an informal function as Ladv Bird and Eunice Shriver look
on.
Mackenzie Water Quantity
To lie Investigated
The Texas Water Develop-
ment Board has approved a
"master agreement” with
the U. S. Geological Survey
for water resources investi-
gations throughout the state
during this fiscal year.
The SJ.27f>.|45 agreement
involving TWDB monies and
USGS matching funds is
paired w ith local funds to pay
for investigations of surface
water quality and quantity
and groundwater quantity.
The Mackenzie Municipal
Water Authority has agreed
to put up 5480 for an investi-
gation of surface water quan-
tity.
Dear Santa:
My name is Cathy. I am 2
years old. I would like to
have a doll, dollbcd. dishes,
fruit and candy.
Your friend.
C ATHY DIANN
A local college announced
that it had enrolled a quarter-
back that could do everything
with a football but autograph
it.
Mrs. McKinney (liib Hostess
Elkins Home Demonstra-
tion Club met in the home of
Mrs. Dillard McKinney for
their Christmas luncheon.
Lois Garrison led in prayer
before the meal.
Turkey and dressing and
all the trimmings were
served. The Christmas party
was held. Mrs. D. S. Burel-
smith led in singing Christ-
mas carols.
A Christmas quiz game
was led by Zillic House. A
gift exchange was held.
Glady McAnelly. program
chairman, called out the
numbers for the bingo games
which were played for White
Elephants. The club spun the
bottle for white elephants.
Members present were
Mrs. Joe Bean. Mrs. D. S.
Burelsmith, Mrs. 0. V.
Sprawls. Mrs. Edgar Bell.
Mrs. Nick Barnes. Mrs.
Archie House. Mrs. Vernon
Garrison. Mrs. Riley May.
Mrs. Wayne Hamilton. Mrs.
Charles Gowin. Gladys Mc-
Anclly. Ruby McAnelly. Dor-
othv Evans. Zillie House.
Guests were Mrs. Coy
Carlisle. Miss Kathy Billing-
slea. Mrs. Ewell Mote. Mrs.
enjoyed delicious refresh-
ments served by the hostess:
Honorary members: Mmes.
Ben Fra/ier and J. M. Tom-
linson and members: Bean.
Boatoa, H T. Duke. B.
Dutton. J. S. Ford. R. E.
Goodwin, Ernest Jackson.
Talton Loring. E. B. McAncI-
ly. Poage. A. P. Ratjen, Bill
Shives. Thompson, and Mrs.
W. H Rector
Absentees were: Mmes.
G. M. Brown and T. J.
McCrary.
Vernon Loftin. and Mrs. W.
C. Osburn.
Next meeting will be with
Mrs. Burelsmith January 5.
The program will be food
shopping and the metric
system.
Dear Santa:
I am 10 yrc:s old and I
would like a: tape recorder,
clue game, and sweat suit,
blue with white stripes.
Thank you.
Your friend.
DONNIE CHILDERS
TIXAf PRKtf
ASSOCIATION
1975
H. M. Baggarb. Fdltor
and Publisher. Published
each Thursdat by The
Tulia Herald. Inc. at
124-130 North Arm-
strong Tulia, Swisher
County, Texas 70088. En-
tered as second class
matter at the postuffice at
Tulia. Texas, under the
act of March I, 1870
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We Will Be Closed
The Monday After
Christmas—Dec. 27th.
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Christmas bells ring
out a message of glad
tidings and joy. We
too echo heartfelt
wishes and thanks at
this wondrous season
The Owners And
Employees At
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Baggarly, H. M. The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 23, 1976, newspaper, December 23, 1976; Tulia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth506963/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Swisher County Library.