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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1955

Page

7

Soft Drink Party Honors Miss Nancy Eddy at Jones Home

Miss Nancy Eddy bride elect of Clifton groom Robert Jameson attended a party hosted by Mrs. Pat Jones and co hostesses Mrs. Dick Bell and Mrs. E. E. Chesnut. Guests registered on arrival as tea and light refreshments were served amid pink roses and vase arrangements.

Pat Jones Nancy Eddy Robert Jameson Clifton Miss Eddy James H. Eddy Chrmingly Dres Dick Bell E. E. Chesnut Jones

Hobby Club Holds Regular Meeting at Wagon Wheel Café

The Hobby Club met Thursday morning with Mrs. M. E. Higginbotham for a regular session. After lunch they held a short business meeting led by Mrs Higginbotham. Members played Bingo and did needle work in the afternoon with attendees Elizabeth Jarrell W. M. Stiner B. N. Yates M. A. Cooper A B. Taft Ora Givens and visitor Mrs. Ralph McBride.

Hobby Club M. E. Higginbotham Wagon Wheel Cafe Higginbotham Elizabeth Jarrell W. M. Stiner B. N. Yates M. A. Cooper A B. Taft Ora Givens Ralph McBride

Families Host Ice Cream Social by Quaker HD Club

High Point special report describes the Quaker Home Demonstration Club's ice cream social on Friday evening. Floyd Biddy led a prayer before the meal of sandwiches iced drinks and six homemade ice creams. Attendees included Bruce Parr Marilyn Ray Jamnita EF F Adams Clyde Hackler J E Begley C G West Earnest Arnn and F E Biddy.

High Point Quaker Home Demonstration Club Floyd Biddy Messrs Bruce Parr Marilyn Ray Jamnita EF. F. Adams Clyde Hackler J. E. Begley C. G. West Earnest Arnn F. E. Biddy

Youths To Attend Methodist Camp

A group from the First Methodist Church will leave Monday at 9 30 to attend Junior Camp at Cet Canyon. They return Friday afternoon with Mrs. Jimmy Lightfoot as counselor. Attendees include Weldon Jordan Truitt Bell Jim Mitchell Joan Bruce and Linda Landrum.

First Methodist Church Cet Canyon Jimmy Lightfoot Weldon Jordan Truitt Bell Jim Mitchell Joan Bruce Linda Landrum

Social Calendar for First Baptist and Community Groups

Sunday signals choir practice at First Baptist 430 PM. Monday lists KP Hall Pythian Sisters 8 PM and Business Women's Circle 730 PM. Tuesday covers multiple church and community meetings at 730 PM including WMU VFW Auxiliary Rebekahs WSCS and Union Flat 4 H Club. Friday ends with Family Night at the Country Club.

Pythian Sisters KP Hall Business Women’s Circle First Baptist Church Rebekahs Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church

G Steed Graduates From Louisiana Tech

Gerald Steed a former Chilaress resident and brother of J A Steed graduated from Louisiana Tech Friday night with a bachelor of arts degree He plans to teach next year at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell NM.

Chilaress Gerald Steed J. A. Steed Louisiana Tech Steed New Mexico Military Institute Roswell

Methodist Men Plan Ice Cream Supper

The First Methodist Church men meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m for an ice cream supper. Special guests include the men's wives and all the MYF members. The men will challenge the youths in a volleyball game.

First Methodist Church MYF

11 County Boys To Attend 4-H Camp This Week

Eleven 4-H boys from Childress County will attend the District 3 Boy s 4-H Camp at Camp Perkins Tuesday through Thursday. W E Hafner and D L Brummett from Kirkland accompany the group leaving at 9 am. Camp meals, gear, and educational classes are planned with Texas A M Extension Service specialists supplying materials. Approximately 2004 H Club members and leaders are expected. Names include Pat Caradine Larry Pool John Chatman Jimmy Curtis Charlie Brandon Curtis Holeman Bobby Andrews L D Cheatheam Larry Moseley Johnny Wright John Dekle.

Childress County Camp Perkins W. E. Hafner D. L. Brummett Kirkland Texas A&m Extension Service H Club Pat Caradine Carey Larry Pool John Chatman Jimmy Curtis Charlie Brandon Curtis Holeman Bobby Andrews High Point L. D. Cheatheam Larry Moseley Tell Johnny Wright Wilson School John Dekle Childress At Large Club

Local Visitors And Family News From High Point Area

A roundup of residents visiting relatives across Panhandle Childress and El Paso areas includes Cecil and Mrs Cargill in Pampa with Henry Holtman, Darr ell Morgan and family from Sunray, and Alaskan teaching plans for the Arnns. Also noted are hospital visits in Childress and Burkburnett, trips to Galveston and Memphis, and local birthdays and mail route changes.

W. B Bill Kelly Kelley B A Kelley Texaco Elbert Kelley Frank Kelley Burkburnett Bovina Tom Kelley Floyd Biddys Allen Jones Clifton Wrinkle Cynthia Kay Sue Tommy el Paso Linna Marie Hawkins Childress Tell Finis Wrinkle T. J. Rea High Point Ella Terry Grady Parr Kentucky Clem Murphy Oakland Calif Murphys W. B. Cargill W. L. Foster Eugene Dill Johnny Henley H. W Bremer Henley Bruce Parr Brett Paula Beth Lois Maroney Arthur Rothwell Rothwell Kenneth Smith Billy Joe Rothwell Jimmy Don

Birthday shout outs for local women

A small birthday tribute this week honors Mrs. P. S. Gephart Mrs. Leo Parrish and Mrs. W. R. Walling. The note wishes them a happy birthday and good wishes for the year ahead.

P. S. Gephart Leo Parrish W. R. Walling

Benevolent Farley Builds Boy's Ranch Charities and California Trip

The article praises Cal Farley and the Boy's Ranch in Childress County as a humane home for troubled boys. It notes the new school, growing cattle herds, a productive farm near Hereford, and support from Texas donors. Irene reports on the California tour with 200 boys and 13 staff, including dignitaries who funded and traveled with the group.

Childress County Old Tascoa Cal Farley California Amarillo Irene Boy's Ranch Hereford Farley Boys Mr. Farley Bob R. R Jackie Lindsey Borger Jackie FWC

Paris dressmakers offer wide range of new fashions

Paris designers show wearable silhouettes amid Dior Y line and Givenchy shape. Strong figures gain with padded shoulders and high busts, long skirts, and minimal hips. Madison de Rouche and Fath adapt eccentric lines for practicality with natural Chanel styling and a gold toned palette.

Paris Dior Givenchy Couturiers Madelaine de Rouche

Union Flat Residents Plan Basket Picnic

The Union Flat Community will meet for a basket picnic Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Union Flat Community House. Home made ice cream and cake will be served. Everyone is invited to attend.

Union Flat

Christian Church Luncheon Highlights Women’s Group

Central Christian Women held a covered dish luncheon and program in Friendship Square. Mrs. Newman Reeves became local treasurer and Mrs. Kenneth Coulson chaired the kitchen committee. A Ruth Mine circle tea was planned for August 16 at the church.

W. M. Stiner J. M. Preston Central Christian Women Friendship Square Newman Reeves Kenneth Coulson Ruth Mimy Coulson Miles Clapp Mesdames Glenn Stiner Louise Bowers Dave Brummett P. R. Jeter J. D. Michie J. M. Preston Newman Frank Bemis Robert McKinney Mary Margaret Brummett

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Jones Home Shirley Jordan Della Wright Beverly Bowling Quaker HD Club Methodist Mrs Roe’l. Smith Ave. K First Baptist Calvary Baptist WMU VFW Vfw Hall First Methodist Commission On Education Union Flat Community House G. Steed Bates Main Street Highpoint News Merle Norman Merle Norman Pretty Shartleys Childress Index Jacques Fath Chanel Christian Church
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