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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

3

Social calendar event night listings across week

Wednesday events include Parents night in at First Baptist at 5 70 pm DeMolays in Mason ic Hall and Ellis Family Night supper at 730 pm Friday features a Methodist laymen's retreat at Ceta Canyon through Sunday Saturday hosts a pre nuptial shower for Miss Lila Ruth Holman at J A Stinnett home in Tell

First Baptist Masonic Hall Ellis Ceta Canyon Lila Ruth Holman J. A. Stinnett Tell

Striped Walls Trend Advised by Paint Association

The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association urges decorative wall stripes. First apply a chosen background color and let dry, then mask off areas with tape before painting in contrasting hues and remove tape when dry. Tarpon Springs, Florida noted as the sponge center.

National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

Model of the Year Pageant on CBS TV

CBS events chief Paul Levitan discusses the Model of the Year Pageant aired on CBS with a nationwide search across 55 cities. The 90 minute program debuts this year on 299 stations and features 18 to 23 year old entrants evaluated by height weight and intelligence.

Paul Levitan Cbs-Tv Levitan CBS Lendy Forum Jean Shrimpton

Young People's Night At Revival For 8:30 PM Thursday

Young People’s Night takes place at 8:30 p m Thursday during summer revival services with the topic I Like Tough guys A scavenger hunt and fellowship will follow for attending youths Rev Aaron Nutter pastor Rev Sealy Smith evangelist of Weatherford and Miss Rita Conn lead the event A church wide fellowship was held Sunday evening after services with about 36 people Rev Elmer Ward Tell Methodist Church pastor delivered the invocation as refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake were served

Aaron Nutter Sealy Smith Weatherford Rita Conn Elmer Ward the Tell Methodist Church

Hospital visiting hours and admissions listed

Morning visiting hours are 9 30 to 10 30 with afternoon 2 30 to 8 30. Admitted: Richard Freeley Mrs Victor Perez Maria Saldina James A McDonald Darlene Lankford Mrs John R Cates. Dismissed: Mrs Etta Sarton Thomas Alexander Travie Eudy. A bridal shower for Mrs Lila Ruth Holman is at 8 p m Saturday at the J A Stinnett home in Tell.

Richard Freeley Victor Perez Maria Saldina James A. McDonald Darlene Lankford John R. Cates Etta Sarton Thomas Alexander Travie Eudy

Local Forecast And Community Notices From Amarillo Area

Partly cloudy and warmer with scattered afternoon and nighttime showers. High mid 90s and low upper 60s. Notices list hospital patients George Pyles Alvin Hargrave and visits from family members from Abi lene Crosbyton Hereford Wellington Pekin Illinois and Denver. Names include Bertha Foster Linda Hamilton Se linda Hamilton and Jim Moody family members and church visitors from multiple Texas towns.

St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo George Pyles Alvin Hargrave John S. Owen Abilene Harry Sherwood Crosbyton Bertha Foster John Hamilton C. C. Renfro Hereford Don Lacy Wellington Selinda Hamilton Jean Snow Altus Okla Callie Carter Springtown Henry Medart Patty Quanah Ruby Harrington Johnny Foust Denver General Hospital Denver Colp

Union Flat Club Meets With Mrs Hassell

Mrs Lon Hassell hosted the Union Flat Home Demonstration Club meeting with help from Mrs J C Terrell. Games of 42 and bingo were played, with W B Gartrell scoring high in 42 and taking three bingo wins, while Mrs Neal Rogers won the bingo grand prize. Prizes were handmade gifts from gardens, and refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs Martindale Mrs Musgrove and Mrs Bill Hall.

Lon Hassell Union Flat Home J. C. Terrell W. B. Gartrell Neal Rogers Harry Mitchell Fred West D. Rogers John Patterson Ben Teague J. Terrell Mmes. W M. Pond L. H. Holtman E J. Hassell Rby Martindale Neal Musgrove Bill Hall

Birthday greetings for several local residents

A message wishes Charlotte Kay Adams Mrs. Ben McDonald Eula Hughes Dalton Martin a happy birthday tomorrow and also sends happy anniversary wishes to Mr and Mrs Allan MaGourik.

Charlotte Kay Adams Ben McDonald Eula Hughes Dalton Martin Allan MaGourik

Local Club Welcomes New Members and Guests

Patriotismey arranged for the program but could not attend. Bill Lindsy joined as a new member, sponsored by Bill Coop wood. W. T. Nelson returned via transfer from a Dallas Club. Charles Yowell was a guest returning to Childress after months in Terrell. Jerry Newberry also attended. Egg experts advise refrigerating eggs with the large end up to preserve quality and refrigerate promptly after purchase.

Bill Lindsy Bill Coopwood W. T Dub US Department of Agriculture

School bids approved and staff changes noted

The district awarded milk and bread contracts to properties linked with Eamery Oakfarms and others. Rucker’s O K Tire will service all school vehicles, Sims Supper Service handles bus cleaning, Gulf Oil bid wins tank gasoline for transportation, and Heritage Insurance Managers of San Antonio will provide school insurance with Mel C. Kruse Agency as local representative. Priscilla Downing elementary teacher resignation accepted. the Downings relocate to Pampa.

Page One Eamery Oakfarms Dairies American Bakeries Mrs. Baird's Bakeries Rucker O.K Sims Supper Service Gulf Oil Corporation Texaco Humble Contental Mibii Heritage Insurance Managers of San Antonio Mel C. Kruse Agency Amarillo Priscilla Downing Goard Downings Pampa

Rain driven storms sweep across North Texas bringing relief

A line of heavy rains and thunderstorms moved from the northern Panhandle to central Texas and into North Texas, with a brief severe alert in Central Texas. Midland Odessa saw only heavy rain and a bright electrical display as the system moved south toward Dallas Fort Worth and Waco, offering welcome relief from a parched summer. Temperatures mostly near 90s in North Texas, with higher heat in southern counties. San Angelo reached 104, Del Rio 103, Presidio 102.

Texas Panhandle Georgia Midland-Odessa Mineral Weils Dallas-Fort Worth Waco North Texas San Angelo del Rio Presidio

Typhoon Polly Pounds Japan as Drownings Rise

Heavy seas and rain lash Japan's eastern coast as Typhoon Polly moves north with 70 mph winds. Three people drown at a Kyushu beach while weather experts say Tokyo will be spared a direct hit.

Tokyo UPI Japan Polly Pacific Kyushu

Wear and Toss Away Paper Dresses Gain Popularity

Young shoppers embrace disposable paper dresses dubbed the "fun dress" noting their low cost and no laundry needs as a new fashion trend.

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