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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

3

Community Schedule of Meetings and Anniversaries

This week features city council at 7 p.m. and after events including an ice cream party for new faculty at LeRoy Gaines home hosted by Childress Classroom Teachers. Rotary Club, Jaycees, Senior Citizens, WWI Veterans luncheon, and two 50th wedding anniversaries are listed with locations in Canyon and on Ave B NW.

LeRoy Gaines Childress Marshall Formby Rotary District Rotary Club Jaycees Gay's Cafe Claude Murphy Ave. B. NW J. O. Stone 13Th Ave Canyon, Tex

Birthdays and Anniversaries List Noted

Tomorrow greetings go to Judy Briley Homer McMinn Mrs E J Shoemaker Linda Sue Lambert Marvin Lambert Jr J Lee Vaughan Robert Cannon Jr A birthday wish also goes to Eura Belle Briley on Thursday for Rev and Mrs Joe S Allen celebrate their anniversary The list includes Chet Reeves Clint Crawford Janie Nunley Mrs Grace Kilgore Mrs W W Vaughan Leanne Hawkins Alma Eikman.

Judy Briley Homer McMinn E. J. Shoemaker Linda Sue Lambert Marvin Lambert Jr J. Lee Vaughan Robert Cannon Jr Joe S. Allen Eura Belle Briley Chet Reeves Clint Crawford Janie Nunley Grace Kilgore W. W. Vaughan Leanne Hawkins Alma Eikman

Parts Of Toys Can Sometimes Prove Dangerous

County Extension agent Barbara Holeman warns that small toy parts can be swallowed by young children. Parents should examine toys thoroughly before purchase as packaging may conceal hazards. The FDA proposes bans on toys for under threes with swallowable parts and warns for older children with baby risks.

Barbara Holeman Food and Drug Administration FDA

Polly's Pointers Two Pet Peeves From Mrs P

Mrs P complains that boys pants lack size labels making seasonal wardrobe checks tedious. She also criticizes toy and game packaging for flimsy containers that lose pieces and hasten replacement.

Polly Mrs. P

Dear Polly Patchwork Use of Leftover Wool and Baby Care

Letters discuss using leftover needlepoint wool for pillows runners and covers plus craft ideas like eyeglass cases coasters and ornaments. Advice on diaper changes favors lap changes and baby care while playpen bugs are deterred with jar lids of water.

Polly Lorraine Margaret Kathy

Polly's Problem and Home Tips in a Penny-Paper Voice

A collection of readers advice and household hacks from Dear Polly column. tips include napkin ring ideas with family names, odor control from vent disinfectants, wrapping gifts in plastic bags for travel, pajamas with snaps on the back, pressing seams using light bulb heat, mounting curtain rings on toy backs, keeping damp closets dry with unwrapped soap bars, and varnish removal spray queries.

Polly Gladys Louise Emma JO

Cycling overtakes cars in U.S. sales in 1972

For the first time since World War I bicycle sales in the United States surpassed car sales in 1972. Over 40 percent of Americans are now at least part time cyclists, signaling a shift in transportation habits.

United States

AAUW New Teachers Honored At Childress Tea

AAUW Childress opens fall with tea honoring faculty members now in public schools and prospective members. Hosts include branch president Mrs. Lewis White and membership chair Mrs. Weldon Hayes. Plans for 1973 74 program on media and communication were outlined.

Harper Knight Rowden Jefferies Orville Smith Lula Mae Carter Nellie Agnes Kennedy Dugan DeWitt Wood

Divorced Parents Should Be Truthful To The Children

A family life education specialist from Texas A&M urges honesty with children about divorce. Dorthy Taylor says truth builds trust and reduces anxiety, debunking myths about parental love and avoidance of criticism, while noting children can handle painful realities better than expected.

College Station Dorthy Taylor Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&m University System Miss Taylor Taylor

Cooking Is Fun and Porch Refreshers From Cecily Brownstone

A family friendly menu feature includes baked chicken rice broccoli casserole and white cake with peaches. Also offered are porches refreshers like Sweet Sesame Wafers and Pineapple Limeade with quick sugar syrup and pineapple mix, plus practical notes and serving ideas.

Optimistic Food Guide Highlights Meat Less Plentiful Diets

The Texas A&M Extension Service official recommends planning meals with less meat and using protein from vegetables dairy and legumes. She notes prices dips for fryer chickens while turkeys hold, bread bought by weight and store brands, and a wide fruit and vegetable selection offering affordable nutrition.

College Station Gwendolyne Clyatt Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&m University System

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