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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
3
Nelly Don presents a fall collection focused on femininity with skirts that move gracefully and soft necklines formed by scarves or bows. Spirited ruffles and cuffed treatments feature, with color and size varieties highlighted by Helen's showroom guidance.
Deadline for weekday social reports is 2 p.m. the day before publication. Sunday society deadline is 10 a.m. Saturday. Wedding stories and pictures must be submitted one week before the date. Circle 70 p.m. Night Circle salad supper with Mrs. Joel Allen. Thursday 7 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild at First Methodist parlor. Friday 7 p.m. Yowell Henderson wedding Church of Christ 7 3 p.m. Atkinson Sea horn wedding at H L Hamner home. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Glover Reeves wedding First Baptist Church. Happy birthday tomorrow to Mrs. R. D. Waltermire and Mrs. Jeff Morgan Alexander Taylor Jr.
United Press International notes August 27 as the 240th day of 1968 with 126 remaining. Highlights include historical events such as the Titusville oil well near Pittsburg PA in 1859, the Kellogg Briand pact signed in Paris in 1928, Hitler’s 1943 demand for Danzig, and the 1963 rescue of miners Fellin and Throne from Sheppton PA after 14 days. The entry closes with a Davy Crockett quote about doing what is right and moving forward.
The list shows Lee Teresa Hajek Roy Hopkins Dorothy Hardin and Mrs R C Chapman Monday and Mrs Finis Wrinkle Monday with Mrs Lou Downey Mrs Carl Bateman and Jimmy Brinkley dismissed today. Gail Perkins appears today as scheduled.
A Western iceberg lettuce head is shaped as a pin cushion for hors d oeuvres. A pin style flower frog anchors the lettuce to the plate, with florist or modeling clay providing stability.
In Belmar a group selection features Ike Clark Mr Monroe and Miss Eileen among options Pl Piant Lae PF aL Sida 3e. The lineup hints at a varied program with several names echoed in the market.
New York columnist notes earlier European reports that the Polish television network faced trouble for pro Western programs and was ordered to show anti American fare. It aired The Untouchables to portray U S corruption and violence as a counterpoint.
A UPI summary notes teenagers, over one million, earn winter babysitting money. The Council on Family Health outlines guidelines: share family contact data, know drivers, monitor children, secure medicines, remove hazards, and keep doors and windows secured. Also stresses constant supervision and clear aftercare reporting.
A cottage cheese bowl with nectarine slices plus strawberries yields about 200 calories. Pack lunches with crisp salad mixes and sliced nectarines, grapes, walnuts, and dressing. Exotic blends mix banana with cream cheese and curry on raisin toast, served with fruit salad. Nectarines pair with ice cream for a natural sweet treat.
In Aylesbury Ronald Whatley suggests renaming sanitation workers garbologists. In Tavistock Bob Pocock installed a new gas stove while the housewife was away, then the couple sought the old oven dish. In Dunstable Gwen Elwell heads a garden club with a patch of hundreds of tidy weeds.
Partly cloudy and warm with a 20 percent chance of scattered showers. Lows near 70 with Wednesday highs in the mid 70s.
Mr and Mrs Dan Greer announce the birth of a son named Jimmy Dan at 3 am Sunday in Methodist Hospital Lubbock. The infant weighs seven pounds fourteen ounces with grandparents Joe Greer and Jimmy Turner and great grandparents Buck Atkinson E Turner and Andy Greer all of here. Great great grandmother Etta Williams also of Childress.
Mrs Neil Smith of Raton NM visits her mother and Mrs Mineola Purcell remains ill in a local hospital. Mrs Bertie Wilson of Houston visits relatives as do Mr and Mrs Ernest Kovar and their sons from Plainview. Lisa and Renee spent Sunday with Mrs Devoll and Chery Monday, then Mrs Devolls sister arrived. Mr Bear McDaniel and Galen from Quanah visit. Aubrey Crothers and children from Santa Cruz CA departed after a visit.
The wedding of Miss Janie Glover and Mike Reeves will begin at 7 30 p m Saturday at First Baptist Church, correcting an earlier 7 p m time. The couple confirms details and invites guests.
The report lists weekend visitors and residents connected to the area. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crothers, Sylvester Stevens and family from Tyler, Obert Stevens, Mrs. Denise Stevens visiting from Texas Tech, and several others from Fort Worth Burleson Borger Slaton Panhandle Wichita Falls Bridgeport Denton and Childress who attended Church of Christ services. Michael Ehne returned to Denton after visiting his mother Mrs. Leo Ehrle.
Nigerian military leader Lt. Gen. Yakubu Gowon told a radio audience the final push against the Eastern Region began Saturday and he expects Biafra to be conquered within four weeks. The report frames a rapid conclusion to the civil war as Gowon asserts the likely outcome and timeline.
A new kid friendly snack called popcorn cookies uses popcorn, caramels with orange juice, and marshmallows. The mix melts into a caramel coated puff then forms into 3 inch rounds on foil. Decorate with coconut chocolate or nuts for a fun crunchy bite. Read The Classifieds.
The article notes six directors to be elected and nominees expected to be named soon. Joe Gruetzner and Sam Carmack will head the annual banquet on October 7 at Fair Park Auditorium. Ben Barnes, Speaker of the Texas House, will speak and be introduced by State Representative W. S. Healty.
The article notes a graduation requirement by May 1 and highlights two knitted sweaters. A classic cardigan with raglan sleeve shaping is shown, designed for sizes 36 to 46 in Berella yarn, emphasizing ease and coordinated knitting for couples.
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