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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1960

Page

2

Coachman wrap dress for home and casual wear

Don About offers a wrap dress in dark-tone print on easy care cotton. Available in blue brown and green from size 10 to 20. Ideal for at home and casual outings.

Mahan Stone Nuptials Read In Home Ceremony

Miss Margaret Mahan and Lynn Stone Sr marry in a Christmas Eve home ceremony in Childress. Rev E J Norman officiated at 7 p m with a turquoise and royal blue attire couple, small reception, and about 20 attendees. The pair plan to reside at 808 Ave A Southeast after a brief Amarillo trip.

Margaret Mahan A. L. Mahan Lynn Stone Ray Stone Route Two Childress E.J. Norman Wellington Primitive Baptist Church Ray Stone Jr Ed Fite Peggy Mahan Amarillo Ave. A

ElliottS Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Childress

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Elliott Sr. observed their 50th anniversary with a Dec 2 reception at 609 4th Street Northwest. Guests included Dallas residents Cora Baker Lula Philbrick Ottwell Baker and R L Hardy. the couple, married Dec 22 1910 in Dallas, now own a drug store in Childress and have two sons Benton and Louis Jr. with two grandchildren.

L. C. Elliott Sr 4Th St Cora Baker Dallas Elliott R. L. Hardy L. C and Edna Lula Philbrick Ottwell Baker Hary Louis Elliott Jr Amarillo Elliott Sr E. L. Egger Edna Holford Dallas Holford J. B. Elliott Childress Benton H. Elliott California Louis Jr

Wakefields Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E Lloyd Wakefield was quietly observed at their home 703 Ave E Northwest on Christmas Day Their daughter Myrtle Gilley married Lloyd Wakefield Dec 25 1910 in Azle Tex They later moved to Childress County and now reside in the city With them were their children and families including Jaycene Loter Wayne Drew Louise Andrews Verda Nell Arnn twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren

E. Lloyd Wakefield Wakefield Ave. E Northwest Myrtle Gilley L. G. Gilley Lloyd Wakefield John Wakefield Azle Tex Childress County T. A Jaycene) Loter Kirkland Wayne Abilene Howard Louise) Andrews Ted Childress J. G Verda Nell) Arnn Muleshoe

Party Held In Nimmo Home

Gerald and Glen Nimmo hosted a recent gathering at their Northfield home with Mrs Allan Thomas and Mrs Bill Cook as hostesses. Guests included Sue Carrick Jackie Casper Rue Gambel Ray Gambel Quinton Henderson Bob Henderson Gail Whitten Dan Whitten Gaylan Simpson Tell Kenneth Dover Dannie Dover Petsy Timmons Don Timmons Vaden Hays Johnnie Thomas Jerry Thomas Lyn Cook Dink Wilson and Thelma Baker of Matador.

Northfield Gerald Glen Nimmo Allan Thomas Bill Cook Sue Carrick Jackie Casper Rue Ray Gambel Quinton Bob Henderson Gail Dan Whitten Tell Gaylan Simpson Kenneth Dannie Dover Petsy Timmons Don Timmons Vaden Hays Johnnie Thomas Jerry Thomas Lyn Cook Dink Wilson Thelma Baker Matador

High School College Dance At Childress Club

The annual High School and College dance took place Monday evening at Childress Country Club. Attendees were members' children and their guests of that age group. The ballroom was festively decorated with balloons, a tall white Christmas tree, rose red drapings with gold stars, and a gold block tiered mantel centerpiece. The refreshment table matched the theme with rose red netting and gold accents.

Childress Country Club

Dinner Celebrated At M. W. Ralston Home On Christmas

A Christmas Day dinner was hosted at the M. W. Ralston residence with attendees including D. B. Ralston Sr. Nellie Hassell Colene Cogburn and Dennie Beatrice Perkins Ed Richardson from Tell Hugh D. Hassell and Plainview families. Crystal service accented the table while chaperones included Morris Higley Floyd Mitchell Clarence Harp and Keith Johnston.

D. B. Ralston Sr Nellie Hassell Colene Cogburn Dennie Beatrice Perkins Ed Richardson Tell Hugh D. Hassell Plainview Morris Higley Floyd Mitchell Clarence Harp Keith Johnston

Teague Family Reunion Brings Generations Together

The Edward A Teague family reunion gathered at 1301 Ave DnW to unite seven siblings after over 20 years. Attending were 17 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and many relatives from Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Monroe and Fort Worth. The youngest son Capt Weldon W Teague and family planned a January departure to serve with the Second Armored Cavalry in Amberg Germany. A turkey and ham buffet was served to out of town relatives.

Edward A. Teague W. M Teague Ave D. Nw E. A Teague Mr. Teague Weldon W. Teague United States Second Armed Cavalry Amberg Germany Messrs Mesdames A. B. Smith Edward V. Smith Cleon Scipio Okla J.F. Harris Lubbock C. C. Haveens Terry Fort Worth Jesse A. Robertson Greg Brady Plainview Ray Simpson Stevie Danita Floyd Wiley Patty Randy Cheryl Bill Hudson Rushe Lisa Amarillo Gilbert Simpson Jerry David Monroe

Birthday Wishes From Many for Mrs. English and Friends

A birthday greeting notes Mrs Bernard English W R Jarrell Roy Key Elva Weir Viola Johnson and Nelda June Stepp with best wishes for their special day.

Bernard English W. R. Jarrell Roy Key Elva Weir Viola Johnson Nelda June Stepp

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Don Dhepbe The Martyn Stone Carol Mahan Childress High School P and J Drug Dr. Pepper Bottling Co L.C. Elliotts L. Wakefields the Fashion Bert Hargraves Bert Hargrave N. J. Cooksey Mark Graham Temple James Brewer A and M Tom Chesnan el Paso Carroll Foxall N. Y John Deaver John Deaver II Memphis Maurice Metcalf Florida Beverly McConnell Welles Fainter and Sons Austin Herschel Parrish Benny Davenport Raton Nimmo Cottons Yard Lois Ralston M. W. Ralston Teague Family Dakil Ince Mojud-Alba Main Street In Childress
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