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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1969

Page

5

Fashion Words Trick the Eyes in Tokyo Stores

Japanese department stores use English and French terms to give products an air of luxury, sparking protests from middle aged shoppers who cannot read the foreign words. A Tokyo farmwife finds maternity dresses not labeled in Japanese and complains. Some signs include Salon De Chic, Jeunesse Shop, Executive Corner, Queen Size, Classic Pants, Home Box, and Baby Car. A separate notice invites a reception and shower for Miss Darlene Whitten and Tommy Eu banc at Central Christian Church Friendship Square Tuesday.

Tokyo Haruko Tsuruno Housewives Association of Japan Salon de Chic Jeunesse Darlene Whitten Tommy Eubank Friendship Square Central Christian Church

Newlyweds Ronald Dean Weir and Rheta Elliott wed in Amarillo home ceremony

Ronald Dean Weir and Rheta Elliott were married May 24 in a ceremony at the bride’s grandmother's home in Tell. The couple will reside at 2014 Denfield Lane. Officiant Rev. Aaron Nutter led vows as Nile green gladioli decor framed the service.

Ronald Dean Weir Denfield Lane Amarillo Rheta Marcel Elliott J. D. Elliott Northfield George Weir R. C. Elliott Avenue L Aaron Nutter South Side Baptist Church Tell Ernest Lane Ronnie Crabtree

Wedding Party Attends Simple Three Piece Knit Suit

Ronald wore a beige three piece knit suit with gold accessories while Mrs Weir wore white at the ceremony. Corsages of white carnations adorned both mothers, Mrs Elliott Sr wore navy blue. The reception at home featured Miss Mary Jane Elliott guiding the punch bowl. The bride wore a white two piece suit with gold accessories and the orchid from her bouquet. The bridegroom is a farmer in the Tell Community.

Weir Tell

First Prize Rose Wins AARS Honor in 1970

The 1970 All-America Rose Selections winner is hybrid tea FIRST PRIZE, a large broad bushy plant with 5-6 inch bi color blooms. It yields 530 roses per season, has a delicate old rose fragrance, and is a progeny of Eugene Boerner. It already earned a Portland silver certificate and stands as a standout 1970 AARS choice.

Eugene S. Boerner Portland Oregon

Howard family reunion marks 34th year in Fair Park Auditorium

The 34th reunion of the Bill Howard family occurred last weekend in Fair Park Auditorium. Attendees listed include Paul Guthrie Pam and Nick Wellington John Reed Amarillo Joe Wyrick Kirt Shannon Balls Bill Kindle Dana Jeffery Fred Kindle Tonie Tina Pampa Foy Mills Jr Bret Anton Robert Reed Dallas Buck Frisbie Robert Wright W W Wood Pug Mills Raymond Amarillo Larry Thorn a Thomasson J O Howard Rayworth Mitchell Janet Roger Lubbock Eddie Putman Ray Mitchell W B Mitchell Gill Clifford Guthrie Darrell Brookman Daren Hollis Okla D L Kindle J W Guthrie Lefors Cliff Parker Edmond Okla Edd Mills Anton B P Wiseman Sudan Coy Mills Kenneth Joyce Levelland Cecil Stone Wichita Falls Cleo Stamps Jack Cullison Gail Carleen Burkburnett Or man Howard Crosbyton W T Howard Jr Mines M B Morris Frank Mitchell Mickey Willie Weatherbee Gene McCain Childress Ola Howard Littlefield Bryan Putman Mrs Tom Motley Melissa Stan Hollis Okla C G Kirkland Amarillo Odis Smith Cletus Wichita Falls Sam Stone Turkey.

Bill Howard Fair Park Auditorium Messrs Mmes Paul Guthrie Pam Nick Wellington John Reed Amarillo Joe Wyrick Kirt Shannon Balls Bill Kindle Dana Jeffery Fred Kindle Tonie Tina Pampa Foy Mills, Jr Bret Anton Robert Reed Dallas Buck Frisbie Robert Wright W. W. Wood Pug Mills Raymond Larry Thorn A Thomasson J. O. Howard Rayworth Mitchell Janet Roger Lubbock Eddie Putman Ray Mitchell W. B. Mitchell Gill Clifford Guthrie Darrell Brookman Daren Hollis Okla D. L. Kindle J. W. Guthrie Lefors Cliff Parker Edmond Edd Childress Mines Ola Howard Littlefield Bryan Putman Tom Motley Melissa Stan C. G. Kirkland Odis Smith Cletus Wichita Falls Sam Stone Turkey

Brides Elect Webster and Howell Showered in Informal Party

Miss Cindy Howell and Miss Glenda Webster were honored with a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Cathy Sides. Attendants wore mint green and pale blue, with blue and green decor and a punch table. The brides-to-be, Webster and Howell, are set to wed H D Frost Jr and Ronald Frost in July and August at First Baptist Church.

Cindy Howell Glenda Webster Cathy Sides Ralph Sides Miss Howell Miss Webster Miss Sides J. B. Webster Archie Howell H. D. Frost Mickey Howell Cindy H. D. Frost Jr Ronald Frost First Baptist Church

This Week In Childress Community Events Schedule

A weekly listing of church meetings socials and civic gatherings in Childress. Highlights include Vacation Bible School through June 11, various luncheons and receptions at Central Christian and Hotel Childress, plus pageant and club events from Tuesday through Saturday across local halls and venues.

First Baptist Vacation Bible School Hugh Sessions Gladys Howman Central Christian Veterans Building Eastern Star Masonic

Ankle length coats set to headline this fall

Fashion movement favors ankle length and almost floor length coats described as the greatest new outerwear this season. Designers spotlight dramatic lines and versatile silhouettes likely to dominate coats and street style.

Pleasant People Paragraphs at the Louis Sally house

Weekend visitors include Ronnie Kindle of Amarillo and family, Sam Underwood Jr of San Angelo, Hugh Doyle of Junction, and others visiting Marie King and R. H. Pieratt. The piece blends local social notes with light humor and community updates.

Louis Sally House Vistors Ronnie Kindle Amarillo Sam Underwood Jr San Angelo Hugh Doyle David and Shanna Junction Kindles E. F. Kindles Milton Miller Bryan Johnny King Roger Littleton Colo Jack Nabers Russell Wichita Falls Marie King R. H. Pieratt Jack Fox Bert Hargrave Ruidosa N.M Foxes Horizon Club Josephine Copelin J. E Copelin R. A. Shade Jr Marilyn Walker Sam Houston State Willis Huntsville Bill Heckathorn Sparky Alvis Maddox Wilson School Fifth Street Avenue F Maddox

Birthday wishes for local residents announced

Birthdays say happy birthday tomorrow to Mrs Woodrow Boyd Geneva Stewart Florence Howard Mrs E J Rickman Mrs T C Bailiff Katrina Trestle Pat Smith J C Randel with a note of celebration from the community.

Woodrow Boyd Geneva Stewart Florence Howard E. J. Rickman T. C. Bailiff Katrina Trestle Pat Smith J. C. Randel

Liberated Fashion Rule Lets Shoes Match or Contrast

The old rule for matching shoes and bag is done. Readers are told to mix colors and styles freely. Shoes can complement or contrast with bags, and even red shoes can pair with navy blue or white bags for a fresh look.

First Methodist WSCS Pledge Service and Youth Week Trip

A 1 p.m. luncheon Tuesday marks the pledge service and installation of officers for the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Lonnie Garrison will lead. Several youths and four sponsors depart June 12 for Youth Week in Glorieta New Mexico, with sponsors Mesdames Joe S Allen Doyle Mooney J B Holland and Richard Fancher.

Central Christian Lions Club Childress First Methodist American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Building Rotary Club Hotel Childress County Council Hdc Jaycees el Ranch Cafe Young Homemakers First Methodist Wscs Women’s Society of Christian Service Lonnie Garrison Glorieta N.M Stephanie Fox Brenda Easley Dawna Carmack Carol Mills Mina Musgrove Alane Green Jay Nell Holland Genie Allen Melba Curtis Lynna Hawkins Vickie Trosper Paula Marshall Marinell Freeley Kenneth Frith Joe Holland Juan Howard Doyle Mooney Mike Donathan Mesdames Joe S. Allen J. B. Holland Richard Fancher

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Juans Wenglar Edwin F. Wenglar Houston Janis Kathleen Dalton Ray Skinner Day D. Skinner Garden Villas Baptist Church Texas Technological College Miss Wenglar Skinner Tech Hie Ronald Wear Nee Rheta Marcel Elliott Eir Howard AARS Fiss Webster Parkview Baptist Ladies Fellowship Nobles Irby Teague Calvary Baptists Wms Church of Christ Barbara Trent Maynette Stiner Miss Maynet Stiner Truman Glada Webb Nice CAP Rowden Cordell Little Bitty First Baptist
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