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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1956

Page

7

Beta Sigma Phi Holds Closing Meeting in Childress Hotel

Beta Sigma Phi held its closing meeting at the Childress Hotel with President Martha Siler presenting material on the State Crippled Children's Foundation in Abilene and noting Muscular Dystrophy as the state project. Committees were appointed with chairs including Arvene Bellah and Charlotte Martin. plans for a July picnic and September area council in Clarendon were discussed.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Childress Hotel Martha Siler State Crippled Children’s Foundation Abilene Beta Sigma Phi Galveston Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Clarendon Arvene Bellah Charlotte Martin Joe Sims George Weatherbee Charles Smoot Maynet Stiner Billie Stiner Miss Siler

Residents plan European tour and local notes

Bon voyage to Mrs. Sid Holland and Mrs. Marjorie Brewer as they depart Amarillo for a European trip via Kansas City New York Shannon Island London Amsterdam to Frankfurt joining their families in Germany. Also notes on Crockett Springs family Overstreet and youth in local engineering programs and playful cake anecdotes among Canyon and Perryton residents.

Sid Holland Amarillo Marjorie Brewer Tulsa Euope Kansas City New York Shannon Island London Amsterdam Frankfort Germany Zane Brewer Brewer Eileen Holland Here Capt. Brewer Air Force Betty Zane Brewer Zane Eileen Mesdames Holland

Wesleyan Service Guild installs officers at meeting

The First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild held an officer installation at Mrs. J. A. Steed’s home. New officers include President Cecilia Flynn and Vice President Ben Hardison. Various standing committee chairs were announced and a talk on Why We Give was given. Annual events Mt. Sequoia in June and Ceta Canyon weekend July 28-29 were noted. Attendees included Mary Witcher, Haymes, Clynch, Sims, Givens, Steed, Robinson, Hamilton, Palmer and Miss Larned.

Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild J. A. Steed J. O. Haymes Cecil Flynn Ben Hardison Velma Trigg Bethel Larned S. L. Dewis G. T. Palmer Spiritual Life Verna Steed Bill Clynch Lillie Mae Sims John Robinson Esther Wright Mary Ruth Hamilton Bob Watkins J. K. Givens Korea Flynn Mt. Sequoia Ceta Canyon

Celia Cobler and Jewett Scarbrough Wed in Quiet Service

Celia Cobler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Baird of Sanger married Jewett Earl Scarbrough son of Vera Ward and Earl Scarbrough in a Saturday night ceremony at First Baptist Church Clifton Tennison officiated. Attendants included Bill Weatherbee as best man and matron of honor Mrs. J. B. Johnson. A reception followed in the parlor with a tiered cake and fruit punch.

First Baptist Church Celia Cobler John Ward B. F. Scarbrough Raymond Scarbrough

Local Couple Weds in Wichita Falls Amid Family Ties

Wichita Falls aunt to Scarbrough and Mrs. LeRoy Reeves of Childress sister to the bride attended the wedding. Mrs. Dwayne Powers of Lubbock sister to the groom registered guests. After a brief wedding trip the couple will live at 1111 Avenue G NW. Scarbrough is a car dealer and Mrs. Scarbrough was with the Kirkland school system last year.

Wichita Falls Scarbrough LeRoy Reeves Childress Dwayne Powers Lubbock Avenue G Kirkland

Kirkland Scene of Clements Reunion

The Clements family held a reunion at their Kirkland home last week marking the first time since 1941 that all children gathered. Attendees included H. M. Clements and Danny of San Francisco. Pete Clements and Ronnie of Kirkland. Winnie Hanchett of Riverside. Bruce Clements and Dennis of Elgin Illinois. Wilburn Patten and Joe B. Kerry of Sayre, Oklahoma. R. C. Clements and Jerry, Karen, Nikki and Chris of Lakeview. Kenneth Clements, Cathy and Ricky of San Antonio. Richard West, Sonja and Regina of Dallas.

Kirkland A. B. Clements Clements H. M. Clements Danny San Francisco Calif Pete Clements Ronnie Winnie Hanchett Riverside Bruce Clements Dennis Elgin Wilburn Patten Joe B. Kerry DeLayne Sayre Okla R. C. Clements Jerry Karen Nikki Chris Lakeview Kenneth Clements Cathy Ricky San Antonio Richard West Sonja Regina Dallas

Andrew Jackson Leads Militia Victory at New Orleans

During the war of 1812 Andrew Jackson commands 2000 militiamen in a clash where they defeat 12000 British regulars at the Battle of New Orleans.

Andrew Jackson New Orleans

Mountainous Norway Boasts Few Golf Courses Nationwide

Norway’s rugged terrain supports many ski jumps near towns yet yields only four golf courses across the country. The sparse golf presence contrasts with popular winter sports, reflecting geography and climate.

Norway

Bob McConnell Party Honors Eighth Grade Graduate

Bob McConnell, eighth grade graduate, was honored at a backyard wiener roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Van Bibber. Guests included Tommy Czewski, Jim Dowis, Hugh Frith, Bob Zuber, Don Hufstedler, Danny Ellington, Jerry Collins, and the honoree's parents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McConnell and Eddie Joe.

Bob McConnell Jack Collins

Glaciers Count Surpasses One Hundred Across U S Terrain

A survey notes over 100 glaciers exist in the United States, with the majority located in the Rocky Mountains and the Cascade region spanning Washington and Oregon.

The United States Rockies Cascade Range Washington Oregon

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