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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1968

Page

3

Estelline Ceremony United Methodist Church Nuptials

Miss Sarah Ann Holland of Lubbock wed Melvin Matthew Long of Estelline in a candlelit ceremony at the United Methodist Church. Officiated by Rev. James Futch, the service featured elaborate floral décor, music by the bridal party, and a reception in the church hall. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Red River, New Mexico after the ceremony.

Sarah Holland Melvin Long Sarah Ann Holland Lubbock Melvin Matthew Long Estelline United Methodist Church William Collier Childress Wanger Mendelssohn Joe Kent Edlings Venice L. A Tucker Ann Bruce Noel Long Houston Donna Timmons Northfield Pamela Fuller Midland David Walker Jay Holland Gary Walker Jerry Casper Sherman Clemens Sandra Wood San Antonio Holland Delbert Thomas Ann Vogler Barry Lowrance Amarillo Mrs. Green Nancy Rea Sherry Poling J. J. Westenburg Jack Fox Lee Campbell Darlene Bragg Holley Shelton Chillicothe Stephanie Fox Debbie Bullard Las Vegas New Grand Canyon California

Social calendar and wedding notices for week ahead

A weekly social calendar lists events from Monday to Saturday including a pottery tea for Miss Carolyn Atkinson bride elect, Ayers Students Art Show in Memphis, and church picnics. Weddings include Yowell Henderson and Atkinson Sea horn plans with details on attire and future homes. notes on graduates and employment accompany the couples.

Carolyn Atkinson Dee Seahorn Gay's Cate Ayers Memphis Fair Park Yowell - Henderson Church of Christ Atkinson - Seahorn H. L. Hamner Glover - Reeves First Baptist

Christmas in August drives gifts to Brooklyn church

First Baptist Sunbeams plan their annual Christmas in August event on a Tuesday. The youngsters donate articles collected for shipment to the First Polish Baptist Church of Brooklyn in New York.

Sunbeams First Polish Baptist Church of Brooklyn

First Presbyterian Speaker At 11 A.M. Service

W J Hughes of First Methodist Church will be the speaker for services at 11 a.m. today.

First Presbyterian W. J. Hughes First Methodist Church

St Luke's Episcopal reads promotions and picnic plans

The Rev Kenneth Clark of Vernon will celebrate Holy Communion at St Luke's at 11 am today. Promotion Sunday recognizes Sunday School classes. A church picnic begins at 6 pm in Fair Park with games, visiting and a meal followed by a 745 pm sing song. Rain moves events to the church.

ST. Luke’s Episcopal Kenneth Clark Vernon St. Luke's Fair Park District Methodist Youth Fellowship Quanah J. E. Shewbert

Library Purchases Notable Books and Memorial Gifts

The Library acquired MT st Ame Olid La AIRPORT by Arthur Hailey and The Complete Dog Book by The American Kennel Club in memory of Mrs Norris Parker funded by Richard D Bird. Other gifts include Grandpa's Wonderful Glass by Sam and Beryl Epstein The Surprise Doll by Morrell Gipson All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor Palomino Pony by Bill and Bernard Martin given in memory of Mrs E L Biggerstaff by Misses Ethel and Kate Biggerstaff.

American Kennel Club Norris Parker Richard D. Bird Grandpa Sam and Beryl Epstein Morrell Gipson Sydney Taylor Bill Bernard Martin E. L. Biggerstaff Ethel Kate Biggerstaff

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Hunter at 90th

A belated birthday dinner for Mrs. S. W. Hunter was held at her home Saturday. She turned 90 on Tuesday. Guests included her daughter in law Mrs. Chester Hunter of Dallas and relatives from Dublin High Point Childress and New London with a commemorative cake bearing Happy Birthday Roxie.

S. W. Hunter Woodrow Hunter Henry High Point J.D. Hudsow Childress Naomi Compton New London

Library Board Invited To Legislative Workshops

Local library board members are invited to rescheduled workshops in September to preview proposed 1989 Texas legislation. The Field Services Division of the Texas State Library will lead sessions, aiming to create a statewide library network. The nearest workshop toChildress is at the Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library in Amarillo on September 28 from 10 am to 1 pm.

Texas State Library Texas Library Association Texas Childress Mary E. Bivins Amarillo

Mrs J R Goss Honored Guest At Canasta Party

Mrs J R Goss of Honey Grove visiting sister Mrs Rush Record was guest of honor at a canasta party hosted by Mrs Hal Hiller. Dessert served at a yellow centered table with marigold centerpiece. Goss’s place marked with stationery gift. Other guests included Mesdames J Walker Green Chet Lander Robert Kilgore Martin Waldo Bacon and Record.

J. R. Goss Honeygrove Rush Record Hal Hiller Robert Kilgore Martin Or. Waldo Bacon Recor Jerry Linda Landrum) Dunaway Artesia Alten Landrum Campbells Lowell Purdue U Russell Latham Slaton Sam Lewellen Lilian Owen Red River N.M California Tim Goss Doss Grace Kilgore Helen Hiller Etta B. Son Florence Hardin Frances Green Minnie Fink Elizabeth Huggins Celeste Bell Odessa Dorsey Mary Coffee Eva Orcutt Minnie Lee Miller Chet Lander C. M. Gravley Kenneth Fink San Antonio Synod of Texas United Byterian Church Tsk

UDC Chapter Supper Held at Fair Park Chin

United Daughters of the Confederacy met for a covered-dish supper at Fair Park Chin. Miss Tops Gilreath of Memphis presided over the business portion as reports from the secretary and treasurer were heard. Guests included Mrs. Mary Ann Truley and her sons Allen and Carl of Dirmmitt with several local members from Wellington Memphis and Childress.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Fair Park W. M. Stiner Annie Smith C. V. Johnson Childress

Birthday Wishes Placed For Local Residents

A birthday message notes celebrate Donald Roy Key Jencie Brown Mrs Bill Moates Louis Sally Mrs E A Sanders Christi Diane McCoy and Moody Hicks with tomorrow and Saturday greetings from the community.

Happy Birhday Donald Roy Key Jencie Brown Bill Moates Louis Sally E. A. Sanders Christi Diane McCoy Moody Hicks

Couple Besides In Memphis Following Nuptials Here

Mr and Mrs Waylon Ray Bratcher announce their Memphis wedding Aug 10 at First Presbyterian Church. He manages a Memphis discount store. she is Miss Martha Lynn Galligan daughter of Mrs Lorraine Galligan of Childress. Officiant Rev C R Copeland of Big Spring grandfather of the groom. A lavish floral and candle decor, organ music, and traditional procession highlighted the ceremony. The couple will reside at 601 Seventh Street Memphis.

Waylon Ray Bratcher 7Th St Memphis First Presbyterian Church Martha Lynn Galligan Lorraine Galligan Childress Hope Bratcher C. R Copeland Big Spring Mary Lou Watkins Lubbock David Galligan C. M. Davis Amarillo Marsha Thaten Sue Yowell Carol Mills Linda Breecove Stephenie Fox Bob Ward Wallace Campbel Jr Tim Crone Robby Dickerson Tuchmead NM James Driver Tommy Hatwell Mrs. Galligan Mrs. Bratcher Jimmy Oldham Willingboro N.J HemisFair North Carolina Sara John Paul David Rebecca Ann Jimmy Big Jim Cherry Hill Church of Christ Bridgeton Oldham Pastoral Lane Parson Street Jim Alexandria Rega ACC Abilene

Rev M Hicks Honored By Church Members

Rev Mon Nicks pastor of Agcambte of Cod Church is honored on his birthday with a church supper in Fair Park Rotary Row. The next day church families hold a dinner in the annex. Rev Hicks and Mrs Hicks depart Monday for St Louis Missouri to attend the Council on Evangelism of all Assemblies of God Churches in baton.

Mon’ Nicks Agcambte of Cod Satneiays Fair Park Rotary Row Hicks Annex St. Louis Council On Evangelism of All Assemblies of God Baton

Pleasant People Paragraphs and Gathered Reunions

A local page chronicles greetings to Lon Alexander and notes his recent hip fracture at Tur ner Rest Home. It lists visits by family and townsfolk, plus updates on Shirley Krigbaum and others, including art class exhibits, a birth, and family travels.

Lon Alexander Turner Rest Home Joe Shirley Krigbaum Ter Marylis Richardson Childress Irma Lee McMinn Shirley Vernon Eubank E. E. Krigbaum Jerry Lock Seal Texas Wichita Falls George Hoyle Fifth St Ride Hoyles Snyder Oklo Aylis Ayers Memphis Walter McAlister Jr Trezsa Ann

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