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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1956

Page

8

Woodard Family Reunion Held in Lubbock

Jess Woodard family gathered at McKenzie Park Lubbock last Sunday for their annual reunion with 12 of 14 children present. A basket lunch fed about 120. grandchildren and great grandchildren from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma attended.

Jess Woodard McKenzie Park Lubbock Stella Moates Delton Caddell Alton Carpenter Ralls Chick Williams Childress Bessie McDuffer Amarillo Willard Carpenter House Bill Woodard Plainview Eugene Woodard Ray Woodard Jim Woodard J. L. Woodard Earl Woodard Seninole John Woodard Gary Raymond Daniels Las Cruses NMA Duane Moales Darrell Eddie Sudan Gene Austin Delores Ray Stone Texas New Mexico Oklahoma

Prother, Sister Are Honored At Social

Twins Mrs. Bill Elsberry of San Diego and Ray Phillips of Harrell Chapel were feted with an ice cream social in Memphis park. Attending were Johnny Martin, Alvin Phillips and family, Lucy Phillips, A L Hall, W O Clark, O D Phillips, Cindy Phillips, Cee Phillips, Randy Phillips, Dude Helm, Jane, R B Phillips, Orval Phillips, Joy, and Bill Elsberry and family.

Harrell Chapel Bill Elsberry San Diego Calif Ray Phillips Memphis Park Messrs Mmes Johnny Martin Lakeview Alvin Phillips Lucy Phillips Memphis A. L. Hall Alaska W O. Clark O. D. Phillips Cindy Ceei! Phillips Randy Dude Helm Jane R. B. Phillips Orval Phillips Joy

Bible School Closes At Estelline Church

Estelline estelline Texas Daily Vacation Bible School held at Estelline Baptist Church with about 50 participants. Superintendent Marvin Leech led the school. Women’s Missionary Union members served refreshments. Adult workers included George McMinn Boots Butler Dock Rogers Raleigh Adams Paul Buchanan Marvin Leech E F Kennedy R L Nelson W M Roberts Archie Bumpus Paul Collins. Graduation and special program to be part of regular church services tonight.

Estelline Baptist Church Marvin Leech Women's Missionary Union George McMinn Boots Butler Dock Rogers Raleigh Adams Paul Buchanan E. F. Kennedy R. L. Nelson W. M. Roberts Archie Bumpus Paul Collins

Kirkland Youths Enjoy Swimming Party in Wellington

A Kirkland group of young people held a swimming party in Wellington on Thursday night. Attendees included Ja nell Rickman Patsy Pickrel Peg gy West Don Rickman Don Col lyer Paula Phyllis Lanier Carolyn Harris Sallie Trammel Teddy Thomas Rex Pryor Kenneth Harris and Peggy and Kenneth Melton.

Kirkland Wellington Janell Rickman Patsy Pickrel Peggy West Don Rickman Don Collyer Paula Phyllis Lanier Carolyn Harris Sallie Trammel Teddy Thomas Rex Pryor Kenneth Harris Peggy Kenneth Melton

Miss Nancy Powell Weds Former Resident in Paducah

Miss Nancy Sue Powell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fleetwood Powell of Paducah Ky married Joseph Austin Powell son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Powell of Sunray formerly of Childress in double ring rites at Broadway Methodist Church Paducah. Officiant was Trine Starnes. The gown featured imported Chantilly lace and pearls with a long train. Linda Powell was maid of honor and Robert Luther Powell was best man. The couple hosted a reception at Hotel Irvin Cobb after the ceremony.

Nancy Sue Powell Lee Fleetwood Powell Paducah Joseph Austin Powell Patrick H. Powell Sunray Childress Broadway Methodist Church Trine Starnes Church of Christ Waco Linda Powell Robert Luther Powell Irvin Cobb

Sue Potts Named Camp Fire Proxy

Sue Potts elected to head Mrs Larry Lawrence's Camp Fire Girls group as president in the Lawrence home. Assistant leader is Mrs T C Garvin. Anna Ruth Smith is vice president Ruth Ann Weatherbee secretary Garna Lawrence treasurer Sonja Garvin reporter. They will meet each Thursday at 4 PM in leaders' homes. membership includes Sue Rue Potts Anna Ruth Smith Ruth Ann Weatherbee Ganna Lawrence and Sonja Garvin.

Sue Potts Larry Lawrence Camp Fire Girls Lawrence T. C. Garvin Anna Ruth Smith Ruth Ann Weatherbee Garna Lawrence Sonja Garvin Sue and Rue Potts Ruth Ann Weaterbee Ganna Lawrence

Home Ec Students Entertain Mothers at CHS Tea

Hughes and Long FHA chapters at Childress High School hosted an Achievement Day tea in the Home Economics Department last week. Miss Roberta Hash FHA president poured punch and led a brief session where each girl shared her summer project and achievements. About 50 girls and several mothers attended. Tea marked the close of the summer group meetings.

Home _ Economic girls The Hughes FHA Childress High School Chs Roberta Hash

Stiner Named Delegate to State Convention

Mrs W M Stiner was appointed to represent the South Childress Home Demonstration Club as a delegate to the state convention in San Antonio in September. The meeting, hosted by Mrs Charlie Scott, featured a covered dish luncheon, fashion displays, a council report, and a plan to adopt the year book arrangement. Next meeting is set with Mrs M E Higginbotham on July 12.

W. M. Stiner South Childress Home San Antonio Charlie Scott Ora Givens Scott Lewis Meinzer C. M Grawley Joe Dill Dallas L. L. Longbine Paul Shoults Lou Jeffers Betty Lou Simpson Altus Okla B. N. Yates M. E. Higginbotham Mesdames R. B. Lane J. H. DeArmond Elizabeth Jarrell M. A Cooper A. B. Taff Ed Inman Edd Fite Mittie Newberry Miles Clapp

Social Calendar Highlights Religious and Club Events

Sunday 8 p.m. Singing at High Point under Clyde Hackler John Nance. First Baptist choir rehearsal 4 p.m. Monday Moore Circle First Methodist Church 7 30 p.m. Eastern Star Masonic Hall 8 King Memorial WSCS 7 p.m. Tuesday First Baptist WMU Royal Service program 9 30 a.m. Ruth Fite GAs First Baptist 4 p.m. University Readers Club Calvary Baptist WMU 7 30 p.m. South Side Baptist WMU 2 30 p.m. Presbyterian Fellowship of Prayer at Church 3 p.m. Wednesday Ladies Golf Association 7 45 a.m. Thursday Ladies coffee hour 9 30 11 a.m. Childress Country Club First Baptist Church wide visitation 9 30 a.m. Friday North Childress HD Club

High Point Clyde Hackler John Nance First Baptist Moore Circle First Methodist Church Eastern Star Masonic Hall King Memorial WSCS Ruth Fite First Baptist Church University Calvary Baptist South Side Baptist Presbyterian Fellowship of Prayer Ladies’ Golf Association Childress North Childress

Birthday Wishes for Mrs Buddy Cordell Clyde James Leslie Karen Adams

A local notice extends birthday greetings to Mrs. Buddy Cordell Mrs. Clyde James Leslie and Karen Adams. Birthday wishes are shared in a communal sendoff celebrating continued health and happiness from friends and neighbors.

Buddy Cordell Clyde James Leslie Karen Adams

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