Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Childress Index in Childress, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1967

Page

4

Local society notes celebrate weddings and gatherings

The column records greetings and social events including births and family visits. Grandson Christopher Blackburn is welcomed. Anna Mae Vance travels to Lubbock for Christmas plans with Alice Bracy and Diana. Joe Wilbur Shirley family is introduced. Carol Sally Kindle and Louis Sally draw local interest. Eldon and Mrs. Sanders host a church party with a Friendship Quilt. Glanel Webb earns 1967 Pi Alpha Lambda honors at Baylor.

Alice Bracy NBC News Anna Mae Vance Anna Mae Los Angeles Alice Lubbock Diana Texas Tech Evelyn Pete) Hester Pat Jones Joe Wilbur Shirley Cheryl Joanna Richard Eldon A. Sanders Church of Christ In Kirkland Eldon Herman West Pi Alpha Lambda Sorority Baylor University Baylor Glanel Truman Webb

Social Calendar of Weekday and Weekend Events

A noisy schedule lists weekday and Saturday deadlines for weddings and photographs, with a week before ceremony. Evening clubs report meetings and dinners at Elks Lodge Alpha Zeta and other local groups. Various church circles, lodges, and organizations name members and meeting times through Thursday.

Holiday Calendar Details for Local Clubs and Churches

A crowded holiday calendar lists numerous Christmas events from area clubs and churches. Activities include circles parties, Sunday school gatherings, dinners, and special services at First Baptist, First Methodist, Wesleyan Service Guild, Gleaner Sunday School, and other venues with times ranging from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Continuous entries note locations such as Mrs. Mooney’s home, Fellowship Hall, Fair Park auditorium, and the Hotel.

Ida Smith Lula Carter First Baptist Williams Fellowship Hall Gleaner First Methodist LVN Association Party Veterans Rotary Bruce Parr Pat Roger Canon

Charles P Boyd Leads Birthday Morrow Triumph

In a lively match Charles P Boyd, neo Larmon, and Davis V il Thornton faced Gene Hassell in a tense showdown. Boyd edged Hassell in a close bout as Larmon and Thornton provided strong early support.

Charles P. Boyd Neo Larmon Davis Il Thornton Gene Hassell

Lightweight aluminum chains and foam locks for kids

The article describes bold, extra sized chain belts and new aluminum chains in eight colors as lightweight gifts. It highlights urethane foam building locks that fit all sizes, stack and assemble, stay quiet when bounced, and are safely washable.

Carol Sally Weds Ronnie Kindle in First Presbyterian Ceremony

In Childress at First Presbyterian Church Saturday evening Miss Carol Ann Sally became the bride of Ronnie Frank Kindle in a candlelit double ring ceremony. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside in Amarillo after a honeymoon, with the groom employed by Pioneer Gas and both pursuing further education.

First Presbyterian Church Carol Ann Sally Ronnie Frank Kindle Louis Sally E. F Kindle Childress Leslie Ellison Carrie Mae Diggs Norman Hemphill Sally Carolle Denny Charles P. Boyd Sandra Sally Dallas Hugh Doyal Junction Janie Glover Mary Ann Townsend Carolle Dee Mary Lynn Reavis Wendell Vandiver Canyon Dior Mike Kindle Amarillo Phillip Masterson Ndel! Kindle Bobby Huff Denton Joe Don Hopkins Houston Johnny Roy Wilson Harold Simmons Pamela Mitchell Lyman Davenport Gary Dorman Killeen Darlene Park Frank Marrs Mesdames C. J. Lyons Glen. Stiner Clinton McGhee Bert Hargrave Carl Denny S. H. Townsend Hollis Reavis Don

Marisa Mell Captures Broadway Spotlight and Scrutiny

European actress Marisa Mell tops McCall’s November cover as she prepares for Mata Hari on Broadway. She describes traffic-stopping appeal, demanding rehearsals in a torn leotard, and a shift from Europe to American stage stardom while balancing beauty with hard work.

APT New York UPD United States Marisa Mell Europe Cort Theater Mata Hari Miss Mell Jack Cole Cole McCall's Fuppe Broadway

Chuck Robb Named as All American Type Boy

Washington report profiles Chuck Robb a tall athletic Marine captain and White House aide seen as all American. It notes his background from Milwaukee his future as a son in law to the President and his strong local ties including a bridge game acquaintance with Lynda.

Washington Apt Chuck Robb United States Charlie James S Robb Milwaukee Chuck Arizona Marine Corps Naval NROTC Robb Lynda White House George Hamilton

Robin Hatchling Feeds On 14 Feet Of Worms Daily

A newly hatched robin consumes about 14 feet of earth worms each day as it grows. This rapid feeding reflects the chick’s early development and diet needs in its natural habitat.

Library tax deductions urged and book exchange update

End of year tax rules urge deductions for library donations and bequests. Judge Reynolds cleared IRS guidance. A Mary E. Bivins Library exchange lists numerous new acquisitions including works by Hemingway Faulkner Rand and Wolfe among others. The note ends with a line about the highest wind velocity atop Mt Washington, N H at 231 miles per hour.

Peggy McDonald Charles Reynolds U.S. Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service 141 Infantry Regiment Clifford H. Peek, Jr 141 Infantry Thomas Benfield Boanzas Arizona New Mexico California Texas Nevada Mary E. Bivins Dostoveskii Synner Drury Faulkner Neubauer Barry Brinkley de Hartog Hemingway Angel Wolfe Dutourd Love Duford Mt. Washington N.H

Home Arts Club Holiday Party In Black Home

The Home Arts Club held its annual holiday party and gift exchange Thursday at Mrs. Donald Black’s home. After a brief business session, Mrs. Irwin Carter introduced Mrs Fletcher Carter who read the story Little Christmas by Agnes Sligh Turnbull.

Home Arts Club Donald Black Irwin Carter Fletcher Carter Agnes Sligh Turnbull Federation Walter Smith Rush Mmes W. J. Hembree Morris Higley Chester Hufstedler Palmer Massey Oral Orcutt A. Power Charles Reynolds C. C. Rosamond Gene Smith Herman Smith

Local Women Honored in Outstanding Young Women of America

Mrs Dorena Jane Knight Blackwell and Mrs Geraldine Maxey White are named in the 1968 Outstanding Young Women of America. The local nominees were submitted by women’s clubs and honored for civic religious professional or political contributions.

Dorena Jane Knight Blackwell Geraldine Maxey White Blackwell and White

Lookout Class Holiday Party At Mrs Vernon Eubanks Home

The Lookout Class held its annual holiday party Friday afternoon at Mrs. Vernon Eubank home with all members present and two guests Miss Ella Mae Taylor and Mrs Robert Kilgore. Mrs Eubank read Grandma s Mistake and the Christmas Story for the program. Mrs H W Fite led in prayer. Christmas songs were sung with Mrs Eubank at the organ. Mrs Lina Young led the gift exchange and a brass vase arrangement by Mrs Jerry Hamipon was presented to the teacher. Gifts were also given for shut in church members. Refreshments were served.

Vernon Eubank Ella Mae Taylor Robert Kilgore Eubank H. W. Fite Lina Young Jerry Hamipon South Side Baptist

Wigs and falls touted as versatile fashion NOW

The article highlights human hair wigs wiglets and falls as easy to manage stylish options. It notes short and curly or long flowing styles in black brown and blonde shades with prestyled options. A Dynel fall reaches 18 inches for those seeking long hair.

Really Polishes Shoes with Twin-Shoe Polisher

A new twin-shoe polisher uses two yarn brushes to shine a shoe in seconds. The hi-pile buffer is washable in sudsy water and designed for thousands of shines with no bending required.

Post Office Suggests Seals Go On Envelope Back

Instructions advise Christmas seals on the reverse side of greeting card envelopes to avoid clashing with postage stamps on the face. The guidance presumes common mailing practice and encourages preventing stamp confusion.

Post Office Department

Boeuf en Croute and festive holiday treats

Recipe features boeuf en croute meat loaf in pastry with onion, wine, pickle and carrot accents, plus pastry dough and serving tips. Also includes a quick leftover turkey casserole, a Christmas tree ornament origin note, and a smooth pink banana cranberry drink with cinnamon garnish.

Gaynor Maddox NEA

Almanac for Sunday December 10 1967

United Press International notes today is Sunday December 10 1967 the 344th day of the year with 21 to follow. Historical milestones include Mississippi statehood 1817 Spain cedes Guam Puerto Rico Philippines 1898 Nobel Prizes distribution 1901 Japanese forces land in northern Luzon 1941. Emily Dickinson quote closes the day.

Almanacky United Press International Venus Mississippi Spain Paris Guam Puerto Rico United States

Cranberry Tea Fizz Cooler

Mix 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail with 1 cup strong chilled tea and 1 cup lemon or lime soda. Pour over ice in a pitcher and garnish with lemon or lime slices. Yields 1 quart.

Holida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christopher Blackburn Lynda Bird Johnson Carol Sally Kindle Carol P.m Alpha Zeta WDC Mase Hall Elks Tommy Shitt Pssday Den Christian Calvary Baptist WMU Church of Christ la Black Ates Mrs Fredwood Carol Sally Ronnie Kindle Carol Ann Sallf Womans Margaret A. Kilgore Holiday Party In Black Home Lottie Moon J. C. Smith Orient Bill Roberson Africa John Browning Middle East Smith Jesus Edwin Wyatt Aubrey Testerman Aimee Wyatt Food For Americans Gover Georg Jacob Christ
Search Courier

Search the Childress Index Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Childress Index?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication