Watson Family Reunion and Silver Anniversary Reception
This Week schedule lists a Watson family reunion at Community House with an afternoon reception for Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hubanks on their Silver Anniversary at home. Community events include DeMolays, Lions Club, Rebekah Lodge, Rotary, Jaycees, Senior Citizens Club, and a skating party at First Baptist.
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WMS
Lions Club
Rebekah Lodge
Rotary Club
Jaycees
City Hall
Senior Citizens Club
Cap Building
First Baptist GA
Sixteenth Century Weaving Teacher Offered Fish Pay
A Plymouth England weaving teacher from the sixteenth century was offered 100 fish from every Plymouth ship returning from Newfoundland fishing grounds as part of pay. The practice shows how teachers’ allowances included food in annual compensation from regional fisheries ships.
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Plymouth
England
Newfoundland
Quotable quotes from women by the Associated Press
A roundup of statements from women across fields quoting Marilyn Braum Lisa Coons Elizabeth MacDonald Manning Terese Lasser and Joan Westwood. The remarks touch on chess politics Nobel Peace Prize energy and party leadership within the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marilyn Braum
U.S
Sen. McGovern
Lisa Coons
Sen
Thomas Eagleton
Magazine
Elizabeth MacDonald Manning
Nixon
Terese Lasser
Reach For Recovery
Cheap Schoolmaster Adage Prompts County School Debate
An old editorial uses the saying a cheap school master makes a dear school to critique county schooling. It argues that paying eight dollars a month for a good master is worth it, while towns cutting costs to save two dollars risk poor teaching. The note ends with a warning to keep your cool.
Grady Parrs Host Family Reunion in High Point
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Parr welcomed relatives for a family reunion at their home in High Point. The F. O. Parrs of Quinnesec Michigan attended along with many guests from Slaton Floydada Dumas Amarillo California Memphis Farwell and more. Stanley Terry photographed the gathering after a bountiful dinner.
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High Point
Grady Parr
F. O. Parrs
Quinnesec
Mich
Stanley Terry
R. J. Clark
Truman Ford
Slaton
Travis Parr
Jerry
Ann Turner
Floydada
Arlie Bounds
Dumas
Jerry LaPlant
California
C. M. Turner
Lorane Colwell
Amarillo
Cleo Parr
Memphis
Terry Parr
Pamela
Cathy
Farwell
Bruce Parr
Larry Moseley
James Terry
Vera Crain
Contraceptive to be tested by WHO to last a year
ALZA Corp of Palo Alto announces a new uterine contraceptive device that floats in the uterus and releases progesterone through a membrane for one year. It aims to avoid daily pills and limit systemic exposure. WHO will sponsor clinical testing in several countries after US Mexico and Canada trials.
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Palo Alto
Calif
World Health Organization
Alza Corp
ALZA
United States
Mexico
Canada
Birthdays and anniversaries in local notices
Local announcements wish happy birthdays for Charlotte Kay Adams Mrs. Ben McDonald Dalton Martin and a happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Allan McGouirk. Also noting tributes for Mrs. Dora Diggs Mrs. John Robinson Matt Keith Mrs. Omer Johnson and Dr. and Mrs. Jack Fox.
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Charlotte Kay Adams
Ben McDonald Dalton Martin
Allan McGouirk
Dora Diggs
John Robinson
Matt Keith
Omer Johnson
Jack Fox
Greek Furniture Is Inspired by Classics
London born designer T H Robsjohn Gibbings has spent years in America and Greece and now his first major Greek influenced collection appears at the Greek Trade Center in New York.
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Ned
America
Athens
Greece
New York
Mainas
Robsjohn-Gibbings
Avepe
Skouropoulos
Mr. Chippendale
United States
Drawing Board
Varangis Avepe
Manolis Mainas
Spyros Skouropoulos
Nicholas Kahramanis
Biddy Family Reunion At Quartz Mountain Park Oklahoma
The Biddy family reunion drew attendees from eight states to Quartz Mountain State Park near Altus Oklahoma. About 160 registered including Ben Biddy Nashville Tenn Arthur Biddy Greensboro N C R L Albury Aurora Colo George Gowan Dallas Joe Biddy Amarillo and many more from Oklahoma Texas California and Mississippi. The event mixed with furniture design commentary from Robsjohn Gibbings via Athens and included remarks on design coming to a more staple era and individual expression in homes.
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High Point
Biddy
Quartz Mountain State Park
Altus
Oklahoma
Floyd Biddy
Childress County
Messrs and Mines
Ben Biddy
Nashville, Tenn
Arthur
Greensboro
N.C
R.L. Albury
Aurora, Colo
Bruce Biddy
Deerpark
H. L. Biddy
Hobart
Okla
G. C. Matthews
Amarillo
George Biddy
Linn Cuminus
Corsicana
Vance Biddy
Sunland
Calif
Stratford
A. L. Biddy
Pasadena
Henry McDonnel
Jackson
Miss
Messrs
Mines
George Gowan
Dallas
Sam Biddy
Leon Mann
Fort Worth
John Starwarl
Clinton
John Butcher
Oklahoma City
C. E. Graham
Garland
Joe Harry
Gene Hartless
Leon Shumon
Randy
Pat Campbell
Leon Biddy
Wichita Falls
Ronald Biddy
Lake Charles
Wayne Hill
Grand Prairie
Joe Biddy
Allinger
Loyd Gregory
Midwest City
Beatnick
Robsjohn-Gibbings
Athens
Susan
Eleftherios Saridis
Birth of JoLynn Marie Wilks in Childress General Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilks announce the birth of a daughter, JoLynn Marie, at 4 12 p.m. Friday in Childress General Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds eleven ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shipman and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wilks of Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilks
JoLynn Marie
Childress General Hospital
Ralph Shipman
R. M. Wilks
Childress
Training for Self-Protection Amid Threats and Ambition
A stern note urges a young man to learn self protection as threats loom. The piece hints at future political ascent with circles around the idea that she will hold the highest offices, including the presidency.
Artist Writer Musician Influential Across Politics
A figure known for creative work in art and writing alongside music and significant political influence emerges. The individual shaped cultural discourse through performances, publications, and advocacy, blending artistic practice with public engagement to impact policy debates and social movements.
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Helen
Elec
San
Texas
Pear School Board
Secrece
Hall
Calvary Baptist Wms
First Baptist
Singer Sewing
Smith Corona
Grady Parrs
WHO
Pela
Mickel
Vivian Brown
UP Newsfeatures
Oklahoma Park
Henry Ward Beecher
Benjamin Disraeli
Junior
Misty
Navy
Victoria
Tre Fashon Place
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