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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
3
Helen's unveils a fresh Gay Gibson collection with stylish dresses in stock now. Shoppers are urged to visit soon and preview the new arrivals, promising a standout wardrobe upgrade.
Mrs Jerry Don Barlow a new bride in the community was honored with a gift shower in the clubroom hosted by Mrs Bill Hoffman and others. The room featured blue decor and white roses with a display of gifts including a pressure cooker and blue damask table. Forty five guests attended from nearby towns and families including Mrs T A Loter and Mrs C W Wilson.
Mrs John Ward was complimented with a birthday dinner at her home on Friday. Invited guests included Vera Ward Dale Driver James Collins Dewell Collins Bruce Atkinson Joe Hardin and Ralph Sides with his children plus Mr and Mrs John Collins.
The WSCS at First Methodist held a morning coffee event with officers as hostesses and a life membership awarded to Mrs. G. Sanders for years directing nursery activities. The program featured prayer by Mrs. John English and opening music, with new parlor draperies donated by the WinWon Class and refreshments served.
Mrs Johnnie Williams hosted Parrack Circle this week with Calendar of Prayer and mission prayers led by Mrs George Spear. Brief business followed before the final chapters of the current study book were presented by Mrs Truman Webb with patient prayers offered by Mrs Jess.
Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship were treated to a hayride and wiener roast recently by Mr and Mrs E R Monson Hershel McIntire and James Terry. Attendees included Mike Terry David Jones Gary Moran Diane Reid Connie Monson Dudley Dan Chewning Charles Deborah Sharon McIntire Robert Kay Williams Frieda Baker Ann Bumpus Robyn and Chery Goodwin.
TV critic Rick Du Brow reflects on the Democratic National Convention daydream and the Mississippi seating fight. He notes a televised clash over seating rival delegations, a loyalty pledge compromise, and a sit in by opponents, with chaotic seating actions and national attention.
Visiting in the home of Mrs Lotella Voyles were her sons and families from Agate Colorado Amarillo and Tell. Mr and Mrs Earl Wilson hosted sisters and relatives including Shirley Hereford and Carl Wilson Shirley a teacher in Panama City Panama. The R B Cunninghams of Morton, former Childress residents, are visiting friends here.
The notice lists Mrs N Dakil and family from McAlister Oklahoma as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Dakil along with Mr and Mrs R B Tanner and children from Vernon who visited the Dakils. It also notes Raymond Rowell of Childress as a patient at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo and extends birthday greetings to several local residents for Tuesday.
Preston Sturges Jr the son of the late director lands his first major acting role in a segment of the video production Peyton Place.
Wednesday Union Flat HDC all day. Thursday CYW HD Club 9 am South Childress HDC 2 30 pm Wesleyan Service Guild in First Methodist parlor 7 pm. Friday Methodist Laymen's Retreat at Ceta Canyon High Point HDC social at clubhouse 7 pm.
Four players describe a bizarre bridge deal where David Rex Taylor received 13 hearts while Mrs Phebe Dawson had 13 spades Mrs Lilian Hennion 13 diamonds and Mrs Edith Gyde 13 clubs The scene sparked disbelief and later Rex Taylor insisted the hand was a genuine joke that happened above board with no trickery.
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