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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
6
Fcho Scarf debuts a vibrant collection titled In Living Color showcasing vivid fabrics and versatile palettes. The line emphasizes bold tones and durable weaves aimed at contemporary wardrobes.
Deadline for weekday social reports is 2 p m the day before publication and Sunday society reports are due by 10 a m Saturday. Weddings and bride photos must be submitted a week before to ensure full coverage. Late news will run as space allows. Thursday 12 3 p m Hobby Club 7 39 p m Band Boosters. Friday 7 9 p m Bridal showers for Miss Jane Goodwin and Miss Jane Howard. Saturday 6 30 p m Burlington Club supper at the Veteran's Building 8 30 p m Fine Arts Council Christmas program rehearsal and post nuptial shower for Mrs. Underwood.
An executive meeting and luncheon was held Tuesday at the First Methodist church with Leonard Circle hosting. Dr. J. E. Shewbert gave the invocation as part of a program that included a story by Mrs. J. E. Snowbert and prayers led by Mrs. Tom Roberson and Mrs. A. J. Johnson Sr. (names listed).
Christmas season calendar lists numerous parties luncheons and programs across organizations. Entries include Rotary First Methodist Young Homemakers Daffodil Cadettes Century Study WDC Lookout Class Jaycee Belles Lettres Home Arts and more with dates from 5th to 19th and venues such as Fair Park Auditori um, First Methodist Community House and Gay's Cafe.
The notice lists several individuals with actions on Wednesday and today including Ricky Murphy Mrs C B Nobles Earnest Smith Don McFarland W M Taylor Tsiah Massey Nila Jean Delffs and dismissals of Jake Davis Brent Isbell Mrs Clarence Taylor and AB Kyle Jr. Also mentions USAR and a Paducah contact.
Hollywood review praises Saturday Adoption for restraint and subtlety in exploring race relations. The plot follows a white college student who tutors a Black boy, raising hopes then dashing them as reality intrudes. The critic cites strong performances by Eric Laneuville and Rick Gates but notes vague characterization and antiseptic mood.
Social notes show numerous visits and dinners involving families from Paducah and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Horton, the Goodnight and Barlow families, the Joneses, Davenport, Monson, Tobias, Carroll, Riddell, Werley, and Timmons relations. Events span Fort Worth to Abilene with eye checks, birthdays, and youth rallies.
A Riddell family reunion was held Thanksgiving Day in the Community building. Attendees included D. W. Riddell of Kosciusko Mississippi and many relatives from Childress Amarillo Friona Ft. Stockton and Abernathy along with friends from Florida and others.
Kirkland HDC members hosted their annual holiday party at the Community House in Fair Park. Murray Cartlidge gave the invocation as families enjoyed dinner and festive decorations.
The Twentieth Century Club held a Christmas mood program in the Woman's Denver Club with Mrs. Don Johnston presiding. Mrs. Jim Buchanan presented the secretary's report and a meeting time change to 3 p.m. was approved. The group pledged $7 to Satellite Day Care School and aided a local Blue Bird party.
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