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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1971
Page
5
Mrs. Pratt, known in Italian media as an animal advocate, breeds and trains champion race horses and cares for a rescued kitten named Juliet. She travels to Rome with dogs and cats, prefers horse drawn carriages, and speaks with vetturini while checking horses’ teeth in three languages.
Mrs. W. D. Tensfield arrives home at Childress Retirement Club after a two and a half month trip to a cabin near South Fork Colorado. She attended the United Methodist Church in Alamosa and WSCS coffee at John Marvel residence and helped decorate. Family and friends accompanied her at South Fork Security Alamosa Monte Vista and Childress. She noted a pleasant cool vacation and looks forward to home comforts. Fashion highlights include coats and HotPants from the Pertegaz collection with emerald suede evening set.
From Dear Polly letters a guide to practical tips. A camp safety note suggests wearing a whistle to stay found if separated. Other queries cover mending stretch pantyhose with a styrofoam wig head, oiling shower door rollers, using place mats as shelf liners, making wind chimes from shells, and tips on starch removal and opening plastic packaging.
Activities listed for Monday through Friday include DeMolays IOOF VFW Auxiliary Beta Sigma Phi Bowling Leagues Lions Club and church services. Notable items include a wedding at First Methodist Church and a Genealogy Workshop at the public library.
Happy birthday wishes go to Mittie Lou Sims Roy Stamps and others with celebrations tomorrow. Names listed include Mrs J J Williamson Mrs Jencie Brown Estlene Armstrong Celeste Norman Christopher Cross Leslie Brummett A V McFarland and more. The note mentions studies at Sul Ross State University and educational backgrounds for the bride and groom including Sands High School Howard County Junior College Childress High School and Kilgore College.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Garcia announce the birth of a son James Paul at 540 am August 15 in Hall County Memorial Hospital Memphis He weighed eight pounds five ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Garcia Sr and Mr and Mrs J W Clark all of Memphis
A legendary Dutch tale explains why brides receive gifts before marriage. A stubborn girl chose a miller over a farmer, prompting friends to shower the couple with household goods to cover the lost dowry.
The piece advises women to avoid fashion choices that emphasize large busts. It warns against white tops with cling, pocketed jackets, and V neck or oversized garments. It emphasizes choosing styles that de-emphasize magnitudinous proportions and avoid hiding busts with larger sizes.
A short style guide notes V necks are flattering while avoiding ruffles large prints and horizontal stripes. It hints bargains in the season as shoppers hunt for value and trend aligned picks in a casual buyers mood.
American readers learn Mille and Le Mistral style cheese and wine pairings. The article profiles chef Jean Mille of Le Mistral in New York with guidance on French cheeses and a chicken with white wine sauce recipe La Poularde Carmaguaise.
Cleaning old gold involves soaking pieces in ammonia and brushing with an old toothbrush. For brows use two shades and gentle strokes to avoid an artificial pen ciled look. Avoid dark stockings with light outfits and balance colors for summer outfits.
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