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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1964

Page

3

Robert Slapes At Home After Brief Amarillo Wedding

Mr and Mrs Robert Slape reside at 303 South Kentucky Amarillo after a brief wedding on August 8 at Parkview Baptist Church Parkview pastor Rev Buddy Bryant officiated witnessed by family only. The bride wore a white lace and taffeta dress with pink roses and a tiara. He works for the Texas Highway Department.

Robert Slape Kentucky Amarillo Marilyn Jean Bridges Mr Slape Parkview Baptist Church Buddy Bryant Texas Highway Department

High Point News Socials and Family Visits Across Town

Rev Harris preached Sunday with Mrs Harris as visitor. Clyde Hackler and Monroe Hackler groups traveled to Plainview for Newman family reunion and later to Childress to see Mrs M Hackler and Clara Thomas. Grandchildren from Wichita Falls hosted by Carl Miller. Clyde Holeman and family toured Colorado with Montford relatives. Paducah native Stella Carr visited Biddy household then Amarillo for a wedding. Multiple local visits wrap with Elbert Kelley and EK Adams at a Gem Theatre style show in Childress.

F. EB. Biddy Rev . T. Harris Harris Clyde Hackler Monroe Hackler Plainview Newman Childress M. Hackler Clara Thomas Carl Millers Wichita Falls Clyde Holeman Ronny Holemans Colorado Charlie Montford Giters Richard Holeman al Royal Idalou Clyde Holemans Troy Lee Holeman Stella Carr Paducah Floyd Biddys Amarillo Pamela Powell Emmett Hanson Parl Powells Bell Gardens Calif Hair Okla Henry Boyd Elbert Kelley EK. F. Adams Gem Theatre

Milton Berle recalls NBC deal and TV era dominance

TV critic Robert Musel recounts Milton Berle’s late 1940s to early 1950s impact on television audience and culture. Berle explains his strained relationship with NBC, noting a guaranteed 30 year retainer and missed opportunities for ideas, while his career spans Broadway, Hollywood, and nightclub circuits.

Robert Musel New York UPI Milton Berle Miltie NBC Berle Windsor Ontario Tim Broadway Hollywood

Copelands Celebrate Marriage in Childress

Rodney Copeland and Floe Garvin wed in First Baptist Church Childress on July 25. The couple honeymooned in Colorado and were joined by out of town relatives including Rosealie Kammershine Bobbie Alvin Robertson Nita Dale and the Robertsons of Oklahoma.

Rodneland Childress Colorado Floe Garvin Zoe Garvin Elvis Copeland Mangum Okla First Baptist Church Rosealie Kammershine Bobbie Alvin Robertson Nita Dale Herbert Robertsons Oklahoma

Local Visitors and Sales Announced at Fashion Shoppe

Locals from Dallas Lawton and Oklahoma visit here with families including Mrs Wayne Borchardt and Mr and Mrs Pat Rich. August Coat sale starts with 10 percent off all dress coats as fashion shoppe reports progress. Northwest Texas Hospital lists Monty Atchley as patient in Amarillo with regional social notices mentioning Rothwells and local guests.

Wayne Borchardt Susie Kathy Dallas Jeffrey BeVan Lawton Okla Pat Rich Mr. Jones M. C. Lillard Wichita Falls Y. Rothwell Bill Nelson Arizona J. D. Rothwell Oklahoma Paul Rothwell Abilene Tex Dave Irby Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital Monty Atchley

August Coat Sale and Upcoming Wedding in Town

Drese Frank Ehrle Jr visits Abi lene with fiancé Linda Clark and her parents Rev and Mrs W C Hinds. The couple plan marriage on August 22. Mrs Water Kingo shows slight improvement after a severe heart attack at her sister Lela Conner’s home in Wichita Falls.

Childress Frank Ehrle, Jr Abilene Linda Clark W. C. Hinds Clark Ehrle Water Kingo Lela Conner Bell Wichita Falls

Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Fort Worth

Fort Worth hospital notices list admissions including Mrs Sally Gressett Mrs Roy Richardson John Carrick Earl Harris C W Patterson Toby Leonard and more. Discharges include Mrs Larry Conaway and baby Mrs Roy Richardson Etheredge W B Jones Mrs Duane Barber Mrs Elbert Krigbaum and others.

Sally Gressett Roy Richardson Ednesda John Carrick Earl Harris C. W. Patterson Toby Leonard Fort Worth Larry Conaway E. ©. Etheredge W. B. Jones Duane Barber Elbert Krigbaum Charles Tucker Baby Glenn Neel Oscar Pryor J. F. Cooper

Betting probe tightens as official cites contempt

An official from the Justice Department's organized crime section aids local US attorneys in a sweep on Southwest Conference basketball fixes. Mallard was cited for contempt for defying a legislative panel. Schepps survived a March torture robbery amid rumors of $300,000 gambling winnings. About 20 witnesses testified, including millionaire John Mecom who clashed with photographers before apologizing.

Department of Justice Organized Crime Mallard Legislative Schepps John Mécom

Marriages in college study suggest simpler living aids happiness

Ruth Millett notes a survey finding marriages formed in college are more successful due to lack of social pressures. Experts advise young couples to avoid costly purchases and live in a furnished apartment to grow together, saving for later purchases and reducing installment strain.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Mollie Jean Yount to Wed Odell Wilson in Childress

Mr and Mrs Clinton Yount announce the engagement of their daughter Mollie Jean to Odell Wilson son of Mr and Mrs E K Wilson of Childress The couple will exchange wedding vows on Sunday August 16.

Clinton Yount Mollie Jean Odell Wilson E. K. Wilson Childress

Birthday Wishes for Local Ladies

A birthday tribute lists Mrs. Oscar Glover Charlotte Kay Adams Mrs. Ben McDonald Mrs. Van Harlow Dan Alan McNairy and Eula Hughes as celebrating tomorrow in a community notice.

Oscar Glover Charlotte Kay Adams Ben McDonald van Harlow Dan Alan McNairy Eula Hughes

Phebean Class Hosts Backyard Breakfast

The Phebean Class of First Baptist Church held a Tuesday morning breakfast at Mrs. Roy Perkins home. Invocation by Mrs. F. L. Decker followed by attendance of Mmes. R. M. Burch H. L. Easley J. W. Rucker C. C. Rosamond H. E. Lewis W. E. Landrum W. E. Rule Russell Gross and C. J. Lyons.

First Baptist Church Roy Perkins F. L. Decker Mmes. R. M. Burch H. L. Easley J. W. Rucker C. C. Rosamond H. E. Lewis W. E. Landrum W. E. Rule Russell Gross C. J. Lyons

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Helen Robert Slapes High Point News Friends of Lubbock Christian College Woman's Department Club Debonairs LOC LCC Television In Review Rodney Copelands Manners Millet Hospital News Jones Miss Yount O. Wilson Phorcies Mfc Ag Ag Sealtest
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