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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1963

Page

8

Plainview Couple Exchange Vows At First Christian Church

Miss Shirley Ann Ford and Robert Holtman McConnell wed at 7 30 p m in Plainview with Rev Arthur Digby Jr officiating The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs J Marvin Ford of Plainview The groom son of Mr and Mrs Eddie McConnell of Plainview formerly of Childress The ceremony featured candles daisies and choral music The couple plan to live in Lubbock after a wedding trip to New Mexico The bride a West Texas State University graduate will teach in Ropesville and the groom will study engineering at Texas Tech

Shirley Ann Ford Plainview Robert Holtman McConnell First Christian Church Arthur Digby, Jr J. Marvin Ford Eddie McConnell Childress Wade McConnell Ivey Ferrell Mack Bain Mike Bates Lubbock Ginger Daugherty Amarillo Ann Robinson Roger Hall Abilene John Seay Denton Jerry Thompson Lake Jackson William Bain Chris Longnecker Carl Bentke Joe Don Ford Fellowship Hall J. G. Cannon Eddie Joe Ginny Lou McConnell Ray D. Blair Mesdames Guy Witt L. C. O'Bannon A. F. Davis Melvin Ritchey Hale Center Forrest Mickey Lockney Judy Atkins Marie Anderson Jeannie Davis Sally Sandlin Deanie Lynn Matador Bob Pillow West Texas State University Canyon Ropesville Publi Schools Texas Tech Carolyn Gray Bowie Bill Bundy Boerne Pat Gage L. W. Smith, Jr New Mexico Chi Omega Sorority Tascosa High School West Texas State Kappa Alpha Order Childress High School

Teen Flip Mark Appears in Safe at Home Film Cast

Teen actor Flip Mark and teen Larry Walker collaborated on the film Safe at Home appearing with baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. The production drew attention for its star lineup and nostalgia value.

Flip Mark Larry Walker Fair Exchange Mickey Mantle Roger Marig

Burger Fry Invites Young Returnees to Fair Park

Young people returning to college and high school are invited to a hamburger fry at 7 p.m. at Ry Bow in Fair Park on Thursday. Each attendee may bring a guest.

Fair Park

First Baptist Women Study and Club Meetings

On Tuesday the First Baptist WMA hosts a mission study at 9 30 am. Sun beams and CAs gather with Mrs Cheatheams GA and YWA at 4 pm. Night Circle meets with Mrs Joe Allen at 7 30 pm. Thursday features a back to school and college hamburger fry at Rotary Bowl at 7 pm.

First Baptist Sunbeams Cas Cheatheam YWA Joe Allen

Janie Goodwin Celebrates 11th Birthday Party

Union Flat report says Janie Goodwin celebrated her 11th birthday Friday at home. She baked the birthday cake and served favors of candy gum and balloons. Guests included Sharon Merrell Pat Hill Johnie K Williams Judy Harris Lulia Jones Wanda Brazeal Lewene Mullins and Barbara Brazeal.

Union Flat Janie Goodwin Sharon Merrell Pat Hill Johnie K. Williams Judy, Harris Lulia Jones Wanda Brazeal Lewene Mullins Barbara Brazeal

Mrs. Boston Honored With Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Wm Boston was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs Wm Tensfield. Guests included Mrs Idrease Dalton Carey Mrs Lucille Curry Quanah Dennis Lane Alamosa Colo Mrs Bill Moore and Mrs Baker Childress.

Wm. Boston Wm. Tensfield Idrease Dalton Carey Lucille Curry Quanah Dennis Lane Alamosa Colo Bill Moore Baker Childress

Smith Caldwell Wedding Performed In Amarillo

Miss Joyce LaVerne Smith of Amarillo wed Ray Don Caldwell of Tell in a 2:30 p.m. August 18 ceremony at San Jacinto Baptist Church Amarillo officiated by Dr. Winfred Moore. The couple plans to live in Amarillo after August 25.

Joyce LaVerne Smith Amarillo L. W. Smith Ray Don Caldwell Tell R. A. Caldwell Mr. Caldwell San Jacinto Baptist Church Winfred Moore Ray Franks Jim Gardner

Mrs Caldwell Honored With Nuptial Shower

Mrs Ray Don Caldwell was shower honoree in the home of Mrs J C Smith. Guests registered in the white bride's book and were served tea as white zinnias and fern decorated the bar. Gifts included a pressure cooker and china add ons from multiple hosts and guests.

Mmes. C. G, White J. C. Smith John Browning Lee Rothwell A. J, Lyles Cross Ione Ernest Rae W D, McDonald Doy Skinner Jack T Maxwell A. T Fox J A Orr J A Stinnett Calvin Nevels O T Glover Beal Smith Tommy Garrison M H_ Conn Finis Wrinkle Virgil Gambol Charlene Neeley Tommy Ricks Jewell Terry

Mrs J Ward Celebrates 76th Birthday At Home

Mrs John Ward was honored on her 76th birthday with an informal luncheon at her residence hosted by friends. A covered dish meal and a centerpiece birthday cake graced the dining table. Attendants included Ralph Sides and others with Vera Ward among afternoon callers.

John Ward Ralph Sides Sherry Cathy Edwin A. L. Myers Leonard Myers Bruce Atkinson John Colling Vera Ward Joe Hardin Don Hardin

Nancy Kulp Lands First Movie Role After Hollywood Arrival

Nancy Kulp of The Beverly Hillbillies secured her first film part just three weeks after arriving in Hollywood from Florida marking a swift early break into cinema You can note the rapid move from TV fame to film work as a notable career start.

Nancy Kulp The Beverly Hillbillies Hollywood Florida Dewey Peggy ) Smith Library Board Peggy

Community notes honor Old Settlers and Hunter family gathering

The 75th County Anniversary and Old Settlers celebration are recapped with gratitude for photo donations, a missing 1916 Tell class portrait, and thanks to Mrs Garrison and Miss Testerman. A large Hunter 85th birthday reception adds names of attendees and mentions local church connections.

Ned Garrison George Hill Myrabel Lucile Shaw Garrison

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