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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

2

Weather and local notices from West Texas

Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with scattered nighttime thunderstorms from the Pecos Valley northeastward. Also notes on hospital patient in Fort Worth, travels of residents between West Texas towns, and funeral attendance in Amarillo.

Texas Pecos Valley Fred Cariker All Saints Hospital Fort Worth Ralph Herstine Easton Adonis Hall Shorty Hall Carol Sting Dimmit Orvil Owen Amarillo Joy Draughn Annie Landers Marvin Landers Levelland House O. P. Owen Hillard Holtman Pampa G. T. Palmer Don Sheppard Wichita Falls Kenneth Ray Sims Earl Hackler Jimmy Hackler Community Center Buford Taylor Shirley Jean Hubert Taylor Clarence Taylor Johnny Smith June Nola Smotherman Childress R. M. Morris H. C. Nelson

Mrs. Lonnie Hayes of Midlothian Visits Taylor Home

Mrs. Lonnie Hayes of Midlothian stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Taylor. Her sons and families Lon Earl Hayes and Sharell and Weldon Hayes of Midlothian visited later. Mrs. Hayes returned home with them.

C. M. Taylor Lonnie Hayes Midlothian

Across and Down Clues Pack a Thematic Puzzle List

A dense list of crossword like clues spans topics from myth and math to geography and history. Entries include names like Eve Osiris and Malayan chiefs, plus terms for worship, perfume, compass points, and various body parts.

Couple Announces Approaching Wedding in Lubbock Harris Chapel

Mr and Mrs T R Truelove of Lubbock announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry Ann to Billie Jack Cromartie son of Mr and Mrs J G Cromartie of Quanah. The wedding will be held Saturday at the Bride's parents home with Rev W D Reeves officiating. Sherry Ann, a 1954 Quanah High School graduate, works in Lubbock. Cromartie, a 1953 graduate, is a Howard Payne College junior.

Harrell Chapel T. R. Truelove Lubbock Sherry Ann O. S Callahan Billie Jack Cromartie J. G. Cromartie Quanah W. D. Reeves Floydada Quanah High School Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Cromartie Howard Payne College Brownwood

Black Dog Shoplifts Gloves in Scottsbluff Store

Police described a shoplift by a large black dog that wandered into a Scottsbluff store and stole a pair of gloves. The store manager gave chase, but the four legged thief proved faster.

Scottsbluff Neb

The Bridge of Sighs Link Between Palace and Prison

The Bridge of Sighs is a covered stone passageway in Venice Italy built around 1587 to connect the Doge's Palace with the state prison. Prisoners were taken over it to and from trials.

Venice Italy

Indian Americans program at Central Christian Church circle meeting

The Miriam Burch Circle of the Central Christian Church met at Mrs. George Barry's home on Tuesday. A question and answer quiz followed the Woman's World A program. Business session led by Mrs. W. M. Stiner agreed to summer meetings and donate afternoon offerings to the church refrigerator fund.

George Barry Miriam Burch Central Christian Church W. M. Stiner World Call John Mullen Barry Miles Clapp P. R. Jeter W. S. Bacon Joe Bryant K. E. Wymore

Rites Read For Couple At Post

Miss Anita Hartsell and Troy Philips were married in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Post. Rev L Shahan officiated. The bride wore blue crystallized silk with a white Bible and orchid and pearls. Maid of honor Glenna Widener wore white embroidered nylon. best man was Don Beasley. After a brief trip, the couple will live in Harrell Chapel Community where the groom farms.

Harrell Chapel Anita Hartsell Troy Phillips First Baptist Church Post L. Shahan Glenna Widener Don Beasley

Collins Boy Feted On Fourth Birthday

Steven Reed Collins celebrated his fourth birthday at home with punch ice cream and angel food cake. decorations included wafer corral with green frosting. guests listed include Ricky Hamm Rhonda Burchett Eddie Joe McConnell and family members.

Steven Reed Collins Jack Collins Graham Stever Ricky Hamm Rhonda Burchett Eddie Joe McConnell Margaret Sarah Sue Ray Diane Jerry Huddleston Billy White Chris Farrington Mesdames Eddie McConnell Bob Ray E. J. Huddleston A. M. White, Jr S. N. Collins

Fidelis Sunday School Class Meets at Mrs Byrd’s Home

The Fidelis Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Carol Byrd’s home on Tuesday evening. Officers gave reports after a brief business session led by Mrs. James Greer. Mrs. Elmo Jones delivered a prayer devotional. Brownies and coffee were served to the listed attendees.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Carol Byrd C. B. Nobles James Greer Elmo Jones M. L. Crone Marvin Estell Mike Wilson

Families Honor Harrell Chapel Needle Club Ice Cream Supper

Harrell Chapel Needle Club members entertained their families with an ice cream supper in the community house. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E R Daugherty and children, Mr and Mrs Ernest Lee Kilgore and children, Mr and Mrs Otis Cobb, Mr and Mrs Guy Hanna and Weldon Hanna.

Harrell Chapel Harrell Chapel Needle Club E. R. Daugherty Sue Mickey Alan Ernest Lee Kilgore David and Dale Otis Cobb Guy Hanna Weldon Hanna

Mrs. Buddy Cordell Celebrated On Her Birthday Today

Community members gather to wish Mrs. Buddy Cordell a happy birthday today. Friends share well wishes and memories as she marks another year.

Foil Package Dinners and Yankee Pot Roast Featured for July Festivities

American Menus in Rockville Center details a foil包 cookout concept for a 4th of July backyard party with self-assembled meals on aluminum squares. Recipes cover chopped steak, chicken and assorted vegetables cooked in foil, plus a traditional Yankee pot roast and Sunday dinner menu from Connecticut Extension Service.

Rockville Center L. A Eleanor Lynch New England Agricultural Extension Service University of Connecticut Storrs

Various Churches List Services and Schedules

Local churches publish Sunday School and worship times for multiple congregations. Listings include First Baptist Ira L Parrack interim, Bible Baptist Luther R Bradley, Missionary Baptist L C Royall, Goodlet Baptist, Presbyterian Wilson Cole, Holy Angel Catholic Rev Gerard Lynch, and several Negro churches with service and study times.

Methodist churches schedule sermons and youth groups

First Methodist Church led by J O Haymes lists Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 55 and a 7 p m communion meditation. King Memorial Methodists under Rev H W Barnett show Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship 10 55 and youth activities 6 30. Kirkland Methodist with David Knox presents morning worship 11 and evening service 7 with mid week prayer at 7. WSCS meets Tuesday 2 15 at the church.

Goodlet Baptist Central Christian Church John S. Mullen J. O. Haymes H. W. Barnett Kirkland Methodist Church David Knox

Victory Church Services Schedule and Pastor

A D Moore and Victory Church outline weekly worship and Sunday School times. Pastor Rev Lydia Sweet leads. services include morning at 11 and evening at 7 45 with a 10 a m Sunday School and a 7 30 prayer meeting on Tuesday and a Friday worship service.

J. C. Muse Training Union Cloyce Nuieman Earnest Hamm Missionary Baptist Church L. C. Royall I-O-O-F Reeves Grocery Gerald Doyle WMS R. L. Self Pearl Robinson Theocratic Ministry H. Ne J. S. Morland Starks Temple C.M.E C. C. Campbell Corner Ave Epworth League R. H. Knight A. D. Moore Victory Church Lydia Sweet

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Bermuda Shorts Asielenz Zoe Loretta Young Arabian Gulf Maron Little White Beth Amy Persia Flying Machine Osiris Delive Evil Spirit Meter Fairy Queen ElRicis Bridge of Sighs Caro Higly Women’s Editor Women's Council of the Church Larry McKinney Collins Harrell Chapel Club Mrs Buddy Cordell Gaynor Maddox Food and Markets Church OF the Nazarene B. Edwin Perkins Ira L. Parrack Morris Sullivan Southside Baptist Church Loren Roberts Kirkland Baptist Church J. W. Jones J. R. Lucky Bible Baptist Church Luther R. Bradley Carey Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church E. J. Price A. M. Stamps Tell South Side Baptist Bethel Baptist Church George Se. Curlee Fundamental Baptist Church J. E. Young Estelline Baptist Church OF Christ Harrell Collard Joe Cooper Church OF God Jimmy Murphy United Pentecostail A. L. Cravens Assembly OF God Ross Davis House OF Prayer Kirkland Church OF Christ E. A. Sanders Presbyterian Church Wilson Cole T. Joe Morgan Holy Angel Catholic Gerard Lynch Jehovah's Witnesses 10Th St Ave B. Sw the ST. John Baptist Church Thomas Meese Lord's Day Bible School Dunkle Judith Dunkle Arlington W.va Washington, D.C Carter Barron Sportrite Regalaine Lor First Methodist Church CEE Vee Methodist
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