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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1968

Page

5

Estelline Bride Patricia Ward Weds William Gregory in Le Telline

Patricia Ward of Estelline married William Griffin Gregory of Van Horn in a United Methodist Church ceremony in Le Telline. The bride, daughter of Rev. Elmer Ward, wore white crepe with Venice lace and a lily of the valley veil, accompanied by her sister Phyllis Ward as honor maid and bridesmaids from Van Horn and Truth of Consequences. The event included a reception in the church hall and a May 25 engagement celebration with parties prior to the wedding.

United Methodist Church Albert Gregory van Horn Janice Berger Vega Janice Gregory Patricia Bob Ward Hobbs N.M Venice Reading Ha Cook Higgins Col Sloan L. A. Tucker Phyllis Ward Cindy Huston Truth of Consequences N. M Frances Gregory Ronnie Lewis Ronnie Ballew Tommy Shelton Childress Nancy Carolyn Ward Debbie Ward Hoobs Donna Kay Davidson Estelline Donna Ward Hobbs Dennis Ward Marsha Ward Estelline High School McMurry College Abilene Gregory Mrs. Ward D. T. Eddins Astelline

Vacation Bible School to Close with Parents Night

Vacation Bible School will close with a Parents Night commencement at 7 30 p m on Wednesday A joint worship service and departmental program will be presented Handwork by students will be displayed Children will have a picnic earlier in Fair Park.

Bible Schol Bible School Fair Park

Church Schedule Announced with Speakers and Events

An August 18 singing in the annex follows evening services. Fall meeting set for October 26-29 with C. E. McGaughey of Oklahoma City as speaker. W. S. Hughes to speak at morning worship. pastor away. Rev. R. H. Knight to deliver evening sermon. Cookies requested for cookie shower ahead of Vacation Bible School starting August 19. St Luke's Episcopal: Rev Kenneth Clark of Vernon to celebrate Holy Communion on August 25.

Annex C. E. McGaughey Oklahoma City W. S. Hughes R. H. Knight ST. Luke’s Episcopal Kenneth Clark Vernon St. Luke's

Social calendar events for Monday through Friday

First Baptist hosts Vacation Bible School beginning Monday at 8 30 am and continues through Wednesday. DeMolays meet at Mason ic Hall at 7 pm Tuesday. Elks Family Night is at 7 30 pm Tuesday. Calvary Baptist WMS meets Wednesday at 9 30 am. Parents night at First Baptist is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Methodist laymen retreat at Ceta Canyon runs Friday through Sunday.

First Baptist Masonic Hall Elks Family Tuesda Calvary Baptist Wms Ceta Canyon

Martha Galligan Shower Brings Green and White Theme

The former Miss Martha Galligan wed Waylon Brather at First Presbyterian Church. A kitchen shower in Fair Park honored her with green and white table decorations, featuring homemade ice cream and cookies. Attendees included family members and close friends such as Mrs Lorraine Galligan and Mrs Hope Bratcher, plus numerous relatives and associates from Amarillo and Grand Prairie.

Martha Galligan Waylon Brathher First Presbyterian Church Fair Park Esent Lorraine Galligan Hope Bratcher Linda Grace Breedlove Amarillo Willard Copeland Jean Morris Charles Mack J. J. Gooch Jack Cox Harlon Lawrence Jack Fox J. J. Westenburg Jim Moody Anne Mills Marsha Carmack Marilyn Walker Marsha Thaten Deloris English An Harwell One Shackelford Julie Lawrence Stephanie Fox Steve Fox Danny Westenberg Alex Hutson Grand Prairie

Bryant Family Reunion Held in Fair Park Auditorium

Officers were elected during the Bryant family reunion held recently in Fair Park auditorium. Elected were Shorty Bryant as president and Leora Bryant Cole as secretary treasurer. A devotional by Phillip McEndree and singing led by Bunk Bryant followed a noon basket lunch. Present were many Bryants and relatives from Hollis Gould Olustee Abilene Big Spring Wichita Falls Plainview Conroe and other Texas towns.

Bryant Fair Park Shorty Bryant Leora Bryant Cole Phillip McEndree Bunk Bryant Messrs Mines B. W. Bryant Oscar Bryant Hollis Okla Gould Okla Charlie Bryant Bill Bryant Eldoraty Okla Olustee

Wellington Elks Lodge 1113 Family Night Supper

Wives of Wellington Elks Lodge 1113 will prepare the meal for the monthly family night supper at 7 30 p m Monday.

Elks Lodge Wives of Wellington Elks of Lodge 1113

Miss Houchin Pre-Nuptial Shower Honor

Miss Marlynn Houchin was honored with a pre nuptial shower Friday evening in the Fellow Hall of First Baptist Church. Aunts of the honoree and family members attended as special guests while gifts included avocado aluminum cookware and silver flatware.

Miss Houchin Marlynn Houchin Bucby Rowland First Baptist Church Mesdames Wiley Shires J. A. Starkey M. E. Allison Johnny Kay Williams Jerry Hampton Paul Dorman Otis Smotherman C. A. Mitchell Earl Ha

Engagement and Wedding Planned for Judy Maerk and Thomas Madison

Announcement of the engagement and upcoming September 13 wedding of Judy Marie Maerk of Mineral Wells and Thomas A. Madison of Borger. Plans call for a 7:30 pm ceremony at Ft. Walters base chapel with both seniors at North Texas State University in Denton as the couple.

Judy Marie Maerk Mineral Wells Thomas A. Madison Borger Childress Allen FE. Maerk Ft. Walters W. C. Madison Lancelot M. C. Madison E. T. Jones Maerk North Texas State University Denton Maicison NTSU Borger High School Frank Phillips

Scientists Identify Compound Behind Fresh Bread Scent

USDA researchers isolate 1.4.5.6 tetraphydro-2acetopyridin as the odor key and show air exposure degrades it while derivatives stabilize the aroma. Spraying week-old bread with derivatives restores the scent, with potential commercial uses noted by Scientific American.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Scientific American

Five year old boy drives steamroller in London incident

Christopher Nelson, five, climbed into an eight ton steamroller and began pushing buttons. The vehicle smashed four parked cars a delivery truck and uprooted a concrete light post before a pedestrian stopped it. His mother commented he can be a real problem at times and hopes school will help.

London UPI Christopher Nelson Pedestran Christopher

Ruffles Shape Fall Fashion On Blouses Dresses And Skirts

Ruffles elevate women s wear with blouses and dresses while decorative hems on little girls dresses charm. Fashion authorities foresee midi and maxi skirt lengths with most cuts at or just above the knee for fall. A new outdoor grill features a transparent heat resistant dome turning a charcoal grill into an oven with full visibility. To keep homes crystal clear wash sides and outsides after every use.

NBC tests live drama with five New York produced episodes

NBC plans five New York originated dramas for the 1968-69 season under the title Prudential's on Stage. Two 90 minute specials and three one hour shows will be taped rather than broadcast live. Alvin Cooperman leads the project aiming for drama with contemporary settings and hopeful themes.

Vernon Scott Hollywood Correspondent Hollywood UPI NBC New York Prudential Nbc-Tv Alvin Cooperman Cooperman Ben Gazzara Jai Copperman Broadway

Hand Cream Application and Freezer Space Advice

The text advises applying hand cream like gloves up to the elbow and smoothing into each finger and wrist. It then asks how much freezer space to allocate, suggesting 3 to 4 cubic feet per person for a weekly shopping family. A note on whipped latex paints claims reduced dripping and quicker coverage with less energy.

When Life Begins Remains A Question

A UC Berkeley survey of 168 health professionals reveals a wide range of beliefs on when life begins from conception to birth. Researchers say definitions influence views on abortion and family planning, with spirituality tending to push earlier time points.

Patrick J. Sullivan Berkeley Calif Knutson American Journal of Public Health International Journal of Social Science and Medicine

Pleasant People Pleasantries and Local News Bits

A column blends friendly notes on Pleasant families and neighbors in Colorado and Texas. It highlights Dr and Mrs J Shewbert with relatives, craft and farming anecdotes, a tax court overview, packaging trends, and light gossip about locals like the Blair and Teague families, plus travel and community observations.

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