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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1952

Page

2

Ilene Anderson Honored With Birthday Party

Community Center reports a birthday party for Ilene Anderson at Garden Valley School. Guests included Charlie, Teddy, Glen, Doris Cook, Kay Powell, Jimmy Powell, Lajuana Ennis, Martha Ennis, Ferrell Ennis, Denzil Manuel, Ray Don Williams, Gary Close, Harley Anderson, Rhea Tarentine, Loretta Later, Joy Roper, Eloise Later, Glendale Manuel, Pauline Ennis, Troy Hackler, Opal Duke, Houston Powell, Ed Anderson and the honoree.

Charlie Teddy Glen Doris Cook Kay Gray Jimmy Powell Lajuana Martha Ferrell Ennis Denzil Manuel Ray Don Williams Gary Close Harley Anderson Rhea Tarentine Loretta Joy Roper Eloise Glendale Rebecca Manuel Pauline Ennis Troy Hackler Opal Duke Houston Powell Ed Anderson

Miss Hassell and H. Parrish Exchange Vows Christmas Eve

Miss Jo Evelyn Hassell and Hershal Parrish wed in Carey Baptist Church on Christmas Eve with Jeff Hassell officiating. Attendants included Dorothy Carter and Billy Don McKee. The couple, living apart during Parrishs navy leave, plan a brief honeymoon before Parrish returns to duty. Mrs Parrish remains in Childress to finish high school.

Miss Hassell H. Parrish Jo Evelyn Hassell Hershal Parrish Baptist Church Carey Jeff Hassell J. D. Hassell Carl Parrish Dorothy Carter Billy Don McKee Gene Murray Ave Maria Leibestraum Parrish Navy Porta Rica Childress

Informal Wedding Vows Repeated By Miss Bryant And Billie Wade

A double ring ceremony uniting Miss Virginia Bryant and Billie Wade was held in the bride's grandparents home. The vows were directed by Rev. Johnny Cartrite. Attendants included Alvis Bryant and Morette Siegler. The bride wore a grey tweed suit with blue accessories and a penny in her shoe. Guests included family and out of town relatives.

Miss Bryant Billie Wade Tell Virginia Bryant A. A. Bryant Tell Billie Wade L. E. Wade Estelline Wnnie Wade Clovis N. M J. O. Tate Johnny Cartrite Souths Baptist Church Alvis Bryant Morette Siegler

Miss Jo Hassell Shower Honoree at Jim Fields Home

Miss Jo Evelyn Hassell bride elect of Hershal Parrish was honored with a lingerie shower at the Jim Fields home. About 35 guests registered in the white bride's book as hostesses presented a quilted coat and nylon gown.

Jo Evelyn Hassell Hershal Parrish Jim Fields Joan French Dorothy Carter Elsie Carter Barbara Teague Joy Fields Wanda Hadly Glenda Simmons Anna Jean Prescott Sidney Smith Lavonia Fisher Fern Parrish

Christmas Dinner Held In Shelby Wilson Home

The Shelby Wilson home hosted a Christmas dinner with a turkey meal and desserts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill King and Anita, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher D. Childs of Amarillo, Mrs. M. M. King, Mr. King, and Katie Taylor.

Shelby Wilson Delbert Bill King Anita Fletcher D. Childs Amarillo M. M

Fox Home Hosts Open House During Holiday Season

The Fox home was the scene of an open house Friday evening from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Dr and Mrs Jack Fox hosted with Mr and Mrs Sheffey Mahan and Dr and Mrs Grover Fox assisting. The house featured holiday decorations and carnations with punch served from a hollow in a 300 pound pastel green ice block.

Fox Jack Fox Sheffey Mahan Grover Fox

Student Recognition Day Observed By Estelline Methodist Church

Estelline Methodist Church held a Student Recognition Day service with Mrs. L A Tucker directing the program. College students home for holidays joined in readings solos and meditations before a benediction and presentation of an electric mixer to the pastor and family.

Methodist Church Estelline Estelline Methodist Church L. A. Tucker Frank Cooper Albert Cooper Wallace Cooper Wanda Bell Joe Kent Eddins Tommye Travis Bobby Adams Gene Gardenhire Jim Moore Donna Sue Eddins Gus Orcutt

Patriot roses developed by Stephan Phelan in Memphis

A red white and blue rose was developed by botanist Stephan Phelan in Memphis Tennessee. The project aims to create a patriotic bloom combining national colors.

Memphis Tenn Stephan Phelan

Open House Honors Morris Higley, 350 Stars Attend

Morris Higley hosts an open house Friday with about 350 guests in attendance at the Higley home. The event featured an entry room kissing ring from a chandelier and festive table decorations with pink carnations, silver beads, and red roses. Out of town attendees included families from Paducah, Seagraves, San Antonio, Dallas, Amarillo, Indiana, and Washington, D. C. Carol Clem Higley hosted a Saturday tea at her Overton home with similar décor.

Morris Higley Bill Heatley Bernie Davis W. L. Jones Paducah Neal C. Vanzant Seagraves George Burton San Antonio Gene Barr Dallas Charles A. Wendell Amarillo Fenter Indiana Keith Fenter Washington, D. C Carol Clem Higley Sue Carter Overton Betty Shahan Jo Ann Mitchill Rickie Turner Kay Ann Eatherly

Birthday Party for Miss Czewski at Four Years

Mrs Woodrow Czewski hosted a birthday celebration for her daughter Charlotte on her fourth birthday at home. The white iced cake featured a central Christmas tree with four red candles and striped canes tied with green ribbon. After gifts, cake and ice cream were served to Janice Frith Ann Brewer Laurinette Craig Barbara Huff Billie Hopkins and the honoree.

Woodrow Czewski Charlotte Janice Frith Ann Brewer Laurinette Craig Barbara Huff Billie Hopkins

Anniversary Reception To Honor O. H. Smiths

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Smith are invited to a Golden Wedding Anniversary reception at Gay's Cafe from 3 to 5 p m today. The Smiths have long resided in the community and request no gifts.

O. H. Smith Gay's Cafe Mrs. Smith

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Ilene Anderson Lene Anderson Garden Valley School Tussy Hendy Family A.L. Harp Drug Frontier Rosanna Pegey Parker Miss Carter Beth and Lynn John Browning Larry S. F. Crain J. A. Orr B. Sherman Cisper Smokey Davis Clair Carla Ann Bryant J. E. McDaniel Jean and Bride Ladies’ & Children Main ST Jo Hassell Webb Paint & Body Shop Mechanics & Used Parts 911 Ave. F. Ne Femail Department Store Snort Acdy Department Store Morris Higleys Fred Farha Vernon Woodrow, Carter Ross Smith I. D. Russell Mac Holland el Paso Czewski Howard E. Newberry Funeral Home Avenue C S&h O. H. Smiths Oliver Jewelry
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