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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1968

Page

5

Regional art show stars Mrs Fox and Smith work

Mrs Fox has paintings selected for state tour four times and her piece Spring Forest tops the easel. Mrs Smith debuts with a state judged watercolor Southwest in High Plain Gallery Amarillo after Taos study under Dr Clarence Kincaid. Both artists exhibit across Texas and New Mexico with works sold and stacked for orders.

High Plain Gallery Amarillo Smith Taos Clarence Kincaid Texas Tech Emporium Texas Fine Rght Edna Smith Orville K Fox Aus

Local Art Students Exhibit In Memphis

Memphis based students from Mrs. Aylis Ayers will display over 100 paintings at the Community Center on August 2 from 2 to 5 pm with no admission charge. The event showcases the Ayers students and their work.

Childress Art Aylis Ayers Memphis Ayers

Social Calendar Public Notice of Week's Events

Deadline for weekday social report is 2 pm the day before publication. Saturday society notes due 10 am. Wedding stories and pictures appear the week before the wedding. Today 10 55 Dr Robert C Burton visits First Presbyterian Church. Monday events include Eastern Star initiation at Masonic Hall 2 pm IOOF Lodge 7 pm Vacation Church First Methodist 9 am Church of Christ food committee dish supper Annex 7 30 pm. Tuesday Calvary Baptist WMS at 9 am 1 pm Rebekah Lodge OO F Hall 8 am American Legion and Auxiliary family night 9 30 am Vandver Circle with Mrs Olen Griffing Orentz Circle with Mrs Carl Hudson 11 am Bridal brunch honoring Miss Ila Peth Holman in Willaceton Mrs Jerry Hampton Mise Julie Hampton hostesses.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall Ioof Lodge Church of Christ Annex Rebekah Lodge Oof Hall Brida Lila Peth Holman Willaceton Jerry Hampton Julie Hampton

Ja nette Cox to Wed William A Cates in September

Mr and Mrs C W Cox of near Paducah announce the engagement of their daughter Ja nette Gail Cox to William Albert Cates son of Mrs W A Cates Sr of Childress and the late Mr Cates. Wedding planned for September 1 at the bride’s home. Miss Cox attended Paducah schools. the groom is a Childress High School graduate and will be a senior biology major at West State University.

Cecil Cowan Electra Betty Jean Jim Czewski A. Woodrow Czewski Childress Miss Cowan Tarleton State College Stephenville Czewski Childress High School School of Pharmacy Southwestern State College Weatherford Okla Phi Delta Chi C. W. Cox Paducah Cee Wee Janette Gail William Albert Cates W. A Buster) Cates Sr Mr. Cates Miss Cox West State University

Jack Foxes Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary At Home

Dr and Mrs Jack Fox celebrated their 25th anniversary with a surprise party Thursday at their home. Friends walked from the Vaughn residence bearing foods and gifts including a decorated wedding cake. Guests included the Fox children, church and civic friends, and the hosts Grover Fox and Mrs Fox.

Jack Fox Sim Vaughn Fox Grover C. Fox Jack Stephanie Fox Young Stephen Bud Merrick Aldene Pox Sim Audie Vaughn Lorraine Galligan Ida Smith Iss Stephanie Fox Merrick 4 Jim Conway

Surprise Birthday Party for E A Beavers at 75

E A Beavers was honored with a surprise birthday party on his 75th birthday at the home of Mrs. W C Adams, co hosted by Mrs. Beaver. Homemade ice cream and a traditional birthday cake were served. Guests included several couples and friends such as Mrs W A McCoy, Mr E T Pistole, and Rev H T Harris.

FE. A. Beaver W. C Adams C. Vaught W. C. Adams

Eastern Star Called Meeting

A called meeting for initiations in Eastern Star will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel.

Dr Robert C Burton to speak at Childress church service

First Presbyterian elder and West Texas State University faculty member Dr Robert C Burton will address the Childress church congregation during the 11 a m worship today.

Robert C. Burton West Texas State University the Canyon Presbyterian Church the Childress Church

Paper gowns and bikinis gain summer appeal for moms and babies

A fashion note says designers seek more adult looks while rewarding paper dress trends. Wrap You in Paper Paper dresses return with broader styles and colors, from full length gowns to bikinis, appealing to both moms and babies.

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Mrs Jack Skinner Elected Young Homemakers Leader

The Young Homemakers choose Mrs. Jack Skinner for presidency in 1968 69 with her four children and community roles cited. Other officers include Merelle Trandine president and Don Stanford second vice president. An installation Sept 19 at the new high school will reveal the slate. Charlene Hover age six was first runner up in El Paso Cotton Festival Little Miss Cotton receiving a $25 certificate.

Jack Skinner Skinner Ramona Karen Eddie Fred First Baptist Church Sunshine Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Childress Burlington Lines Merelle Tn Trandine Don Stanford Harold Halford Teddy Hightower Leonard King Jr Claude Lane Kenneth Wright Charlene Hover el Paso Charlene T. W. Hover Jr Willard Copeland Mesilla Mimbres Valley

Creamed Cologne Last Longer Than Perfume

If the scent of your cologne vanishes quickly try the same fragrance in a solid or cream form. Alcohol in most perfumes evaporates, but the cream retains the fragrance longer.

Birthday Greetings for Local Residents Listed

The notice extends birthday wishes to Mrs. L. E. Boles, A. D. Crawford, Gus Rascoe, J. H. Reese, Mrs. Jack Cates, Johnny Don Thornton, Tom Preston, and the Cowboy Gus Rascoe. Aimed at public readers, the brief lists several names in a community birthday roundup.

L. E. Boles A. D Cowboy Crawford Gus Rascoe J. H. Reese Jack Cates Johnny Don Thornton Tom Preston

Murray family tentatively plans Red River visit then Palo Duro cameo

Potter South Plains notes show Allen Murray and family touring Red River New Mexico Canyon to see son Gene in Texas at Palo Duro amphitheatre. Gene Murray stars as Eschiti in the show. Other items mention Mrs Bertha Nave praise, Keith Johnston’s advertising work for Hughes hotels, and local family updates including births and visits.

Allen Murray Red River Wayne Murray Terry Lisa Kitty Jis van Nuys Calif New Mexico Canyon Gene Texas Palo Duro Murrays Allen Juanita California Gene Murray Childress Eschiti Gene Ig Row Bertha Nave Los Angeles Nave Dallas Sam Lewellen Caifornia David Donna Gustafson Keith Johnston Denver Here Howard Hughes Keith Hughes Las Vegas J. E. Cotter Fayetteville Ark Dakota Darrell Bruce Darrell Alton Bruce Dean Decker Montara South

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