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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

6

Blanche Grove Circle Meets at Mrs Spear Home

The Blanche Grove Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs George Spear’s home on Tuesday. Mrs W E McGhee taught the fourth and fifth chapters of Community Missions. A nominating committee for officers was chosen. Prayer for the sick and bereaved was offered. Mrs Claude Dudley chaired business, minutes were read and approved. The group voted to quilt the fifth Tuesday in August. Visitors Mrs Jack Couch and Mrs Clifton Tennison attended. Others present included Mesdames W E McGhee Sid Holland W R Dudley Carl Hudson Frank Douglas and the hostess.

W. E. McGhee Blanche Grove First Baptist Church George Spear Claude Dudley Jack Couch Clifton Tennison Sid Holland W. R. Dudley Carl Hudson Frank Douglas

Farewell Party Fetes Mark Griffin

Mark Griffin was honored at a farewell party hosted at Dale Driver home before his move to California. The event included gift presentations and outdoor games with attendees Johnny Hardin Bobby Atkinson Mickey Scott James Driver and the honoree.

Kirkland Mark Griffin California Dale Driver Driver Johnny Hardin Bobby Atkinson Mickey Scott James Driver

Don Farrington Feted On Birthday At Garden Party

Don Farrington was honored with a lawn party Saturday night at the George Weatherbee home to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Farrington and their son Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Weathervee, Miss Fern Parrish, and the hostess’s daughters Celia and Beverly.

Don Farrington George Weatherbee

Wesleyan Service Guild Social at Methodist Church

Social calendar notes a 7 30 p m Wesleyan Service Guild event at First Methodist Church on Thursday. Friday features Family Night at the Country Club and Philathea Class monthly social hosted by Mrs. Larkin Wallis at 300 Avenue E Se at 2 30 p m.

Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church Country Club Philathea Larkin Wallis Avenue E. Se

Party Given By Virginia Smith

The home of Virginia Smith hosted a recent party with outdoor games before punch and cookies. Guests included J Don Finch Richard Ray Frank Bumpus Glenda Kedwell Louise Smith Pat Hoffman Dennis Haddon Wayne Haddon Gene Gill Robert Gill Jerry Dowd Barlow Gale Blair Janell White Harlen Lawrence Mike Potter Donnie Mack Smith Johnny Love James Terry Larry Evans George Barney Kidwell and the hostess.

Cee Vee Virginia Smith J. Don Finch Richard Ray Frank Bumpus Glenda Kedwell Louise Smith Oklahoma City Dorman Smith Pat Hoffman Dennis Wayne Haddon Gene Robert Gill Jerry Dowd Barlow Gale Blair Janell White Harlen Lawrence Mike Potter Donnie Mack Smith Johnny Love James Terry Larry Evans George Barney Kidwell

Mrs Hoffman Hosts Community Club Meeting

Mrs Bill Hoffman entertained the Community Club at her home to reveal a finished quilt. An ice cream supper is set for August 23 at the schoolhouse with the entire community invited. Those with freezers may bring filled ones, others may bring cakes. the club will supply the ice.

Bill Hoffman

Texas University Seeks Old Newspapers for Archives

The University of Texas in Austin seeks old newspapers for its history program. Dr. H Bailey Carroll notes UT’s collection is the state’s largest but urges Texans to donate ancient issues to expand the archive. Send materials to the Texas State Historical Association at Austin.

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Calvary Baptist GA Girls Present Alcohol Skit

Calvary Baptist Church in Georgia featured a Women's Missionary Union skit on alcohol performed by Sue Potts Rue Potts and Nelda Fern Stephenson directed by Mrs. Donald Whilhite. A Daniel Bible study led by Mrs. Whilhite followed the absence of the regular teacher Mrs. Helmstetler. The meeting opened with a prayer by Mrs. Bennett and closed with a devotional from Malachi 3 8 led by Mrs. Barley.

Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union Sue and Rue Potts Nelda Fern Stephenson Donald Whilhite Daniel Wilhite Herbert Helmstetler A. C. Bennett M. A DeShazo Malachi L. H. Barley

Mrs Pickrel Teaches Guide To Community Missions

Mrs Dee Pickrel led a WMU study titled The Guide To Community Missions for the Tuesday afternoon group at the Kirkland church. Attendees included Earl Cook W R Jarrell Byrd Lynch M G Cartlidge J W Jones W O Nippert and L V Royall.

Kirkland Dee Pickrel WMU Earl Cook W. R. Jarrell Byrd Lynch M. G. Cartlidge J. W. Jones W. O. Nippert L. V Royall

Visions and Vitamins play highlights Kirkland WSCS meeting

The Kirkland Methodist Church WSCS presented Visions and Vitamins with Mrs Arlie Key leading. Participants included Mrs Mackinson Clyde Holeman and Miss Ava Shanks. A second play The World Outlook was offered by Mrs C A Thomas and Mrs Gus McDaniel. Mrs Key spoke on the magazine while the program began with Wonderful Words of Life and a prayer by Mrs W P Close. Mae Pieratt gave scripture readings.

Kirkland WSCS Kirkland Methodist Church Arlie Key Maekinson Clyde Holeman Ava Shanks C. A. Thomas Gus McDaniel World Outlook Taken Magazine W. P. Close Mae Pieratt

Tell Baptist Church Revival in Tell South Side Church

Pastor Clifford Harris of the First Baptist Church in Tohoka will lead a revival at Tell South Side Baptist Church from August 12 to August 21. Morning services begin at 10:00 and evening services at 8:00 each day.

Clifford Harris First Baptist Church Tohoka Tell South Side Baptist Church

Boy Reads Woods With Grandfather Using Finger

Seven year old Pat Monaghan reads words by tracing them on his blind grandfather's head for spelling lessons. His method helps him learn to spell and identify hard woods while his grandfather assists with reading.

Milwaukee

Union Flat News Highlights Local Visiting Guests

Jerry Don Leach and Jimmy Ticer visited Union Flat. THDA district meeting attendees included Mrs. P. B. Snider Mrs. E. F. Groseclose and Mrs. Joe Harcrow. Numerous relatives and friends from Lubbock Wichita Falls Amarillo Perryton Plainview and other Texas towns visited family members and shared local events. A Red Cross Nursing Services aim and 1954 rice aviation farming activity are noted.

Jerry Don Leach Jimmy Ticer Fort Worth THDA P. B. Snider E. F. Groseclose Shores Creek Joe Harcrow D. A. Mitchel E. L. Biggerstaff Ethel Kate G. L. Austin Loco Sue Clifton Earnest Clifton Los Angeles Here June King Monroe King Shamrock Childress Austin Myrtle Compton Sam Denny Marvin Denny Lubbock J. L. Miller Wichita Falls A. V. Mote Carl Miller High Point Landon Smith Olton Millers MecFatridge Jessie Richardson Plainview J. C. Terrell T. P. Terrell Kirkland U. S. Fromm Weldon Fromm Kurk Randy Matador D. C. Heckthorne Amarillo Jaanita Bill Denny Susan Jan A. Y. Shepperd Mallet Perryton Irene Mallet E. H. Denny J. D. Hassell Hershel Parrish Carey E. J. Hassell Bill Purcell Phillip Parrish J. Hassell Neal Musgrove Donald Miller

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