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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1976
Page
5
A community events list from Childress outlines receptions, club meetings, circles, and group activities. Notable items include a 50th anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. George Weir at the Weirs home and various daytime and evening gatherings through Friday across local churches, clubs, and organizations.
Local residents share visits and praises as families host and donate. Outreach miscommunication clarified about a Satellite School drive for foodstuffs. Rotary Dinner highlights with Mrs. Steed and Mrs. Johnsey receive praise. A hospital misread incident ends with humor about reading The Index.
Mrs. Cecil Hayes hosted the annual holiday party in red gold and white with greenery and candles. Members greeted by the hostess and class social chairman Mrs Bill Herrington received corsages and programs. A class scrapbook by Mrs Walter Killgo was on display and photos were taken.
The regular monthly luncheon of United First Methodist Women was held Tuesday. Hostesses from Steed and Orthengren Circles assisted. Mrs Alton Landrum presided, prayers by Mrs Joe Robinson, year books distributed, and cards signed for ill members. Treasurer Lonnie Garrison reported on Harvest Day Luncheon Bazaar and Bake Sale profits.
The Childress Index publishes in Childress Texas with editions on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is locally owned by The Childress Index Inc and printed by Ox Bow Printing. Delivery options include mail or carrier with yearly rates listed for different regions.
Mrs. Madge Culberson presented Mrs. K. L. Fouch with a Life Membership pin as part of a program led by Mrs. James Price. A youth play titled First Nite was staged. Disciples were represented by 12 chosen members with closing prayers led by Mrs. W. E An drews. Attendees included many Mmes. and several guests including Mrs. George Stewart of Abilene.
Oliver Mr and Mrs Jerrel Donald Oliver of Dallas and San Antonio wed at 7 PM November 26 in Childress at 605 Avenue C Northwest home of her parents Mr and Mrs John F Robinson. Bride Claudia Elizabeth Robinson of Dallas. Groom son of Mrs W H Oliver of Anahuac. Rev James Price officiated First United Methodist. Nuptial decor included English ivy and crystal votive cups.
A detailed society note covers a double wedding and 50th anniversary reception. It highlights the Jenkins Robinson event in Cee Vee and Stamford, with dress details, attendants, venues, and out of town guests. It notes spouses, ages, gifts, music, cake, and party attendants.
Randy Ray Mullins and Rebecca Ann Dearley married at Bell Avenue Church of Christ Amarillo on November 26 at seven in the evening. Officiant Dr. Everett B. Blanton presided as the couple lit a memory candle and exchanged vows amid yellow gladioli and red rover mums decorative arrangements.
The ceremony included scripture from the family heirloom Bible read by Steven Cearley, music by a choir led by Harry Whitlow, and performances by Paul and Donna Ccamp and Charlie Staggs. The bride’s Chantilly lace gown, mantilla veil, and crescent bouquet accompanied a traditional borrowed strand of pearls. Holly Hefner served as honor maid with apricot knit gowns for bridesmaids.
Chains were placed on attendants and gold chokers were given to her attendants. Female members of the house party received gold bracelets.
Shane Crabtree was entertained at a birthday party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Ronnie Crabtree at their home. The holiday theme featured a traditional cake with Santa Claus decorations and guests received balloons and candy canes. Attending were Billy Harwell Billy Farris Jeff Smith Kanda Jeff Whitten Kelly Speed Bobby Tammy Reynolds Debbie Crabtree Shane's sister and others including Mmes Bill Farris Dayne Whitten Garvin Speed.
The Bible remains the world's best selling book with portions translated into 1.315 languages. Scholars note widespread distribution and ongoing translation projects across regions and faith communities.
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