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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1956

Page

8

Mrs. Havins Honored With Bridal Shower

Mrs. Kenneth Havins formerly Miss Marlene Potts received a miscellaneous bridal shower at Calvary Baptist Church. Miss Maxine Potts registered guests. hostesses served fruit punch and cake and presented four place settings of bride’s pottery. Music, gift opening by her mother and mother in law, and a table centerpiece highlighted the event.

Kenneth Havins Marlene Potts Calvary Baptist Church Maxine Potts Onoree Donald Wilhite Claude Wilhite J. A. Farr Boyd Potts J. M. Havins Mmes Glen Stiner Sherman Ervin Bill Speir Harley Jones M. A. DeShazo Nathan Stewart Forrest Jones A. Price Melvin Shanks A. C. Beal Katie Brown

Gruenther Interprets Soviet Arms Cut as Demobilization

Gen Alfred M Gruenther retiring NATO commander says the Soviet step back signals demobilization rather than disarmament asserting A and A demobilization not disarmament and notes implications for Western defense posture in San Francisco remarks.

San Francisco Alfred M. Gruenther North Atlantic Treaty Organization A&a

Pot-Pourri and Finks Return Home With Haircut Tale

The column recalls the "angel cake project" as the Finks try to devour three creations since the earlier item. Judy Beth cut her hair, producing a dramatic change with a platinum tail described as nearly tearing the neighborhood apart.

Finks Judy Beth Mama Mildred Wilson Judy B

Mrs. Eikman Leases Cleaners To O. J. White

Alma Eikman leases her cleaning plant formerly Williams Cleaning to O. J. White of Amarillo. White, once of Kirkland, previously spent five years at the cleaners and has worked in exclusive shops in Amarillo. it invites patronage.

Alma Eikman The Williams’ Cleaners O. J. White Amarillo Mr. White Kirkland Cleaners

Nobel Prize Fund Principal Amount Reported

The article states that the principal sum left by Alfred B. Nobel for Nobel prize funds was nine million dollars as the basis for future awards.

Alfred B. Nobel

Pink And Blue Shower For Mrs Don Young

Mrs. Don Young enjoyed a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Earl Scarbrough on Thursday night. Guests signed a white satin baby book, gifts were opened with help from her mother, and hostesses presented a high chair and crib bedspread.

Don Young Earl Scarbrough Raymond Morris Ee Storis David Smith Homer B. Gillmore Wichita Falls Childress Mmes Eutley Johnnie Lott Kenneth Smith Joe Norman Reid Hughes Scarbrough Elsie Sanders R. T. Hall W. C. Stephens Oma Conner Bill Storms Jack Norman Morris Kelton Parker Gladys Stone Shirley Weaver

Church Activities and Bridal Shower Announced

Church groups announce singing at 8 PM Sunday directed by George Bruce and Earl Tosh with out of town singers expected. Vacation Bible school begins Monday at First Baptist and Central Christian and runs 9 to 11 AM or 5:30 PM for some groups through Friday. First Methodist Church hosts Vacation Church School during Sunday school hour with daily 9 to 11 sessions. Kindergarten closes June 10 and Primary/Juniors close June 13 with a family night and program. Elizabeth Shoults, fiancée of Richard Garrett, to have bridal shower Tuesday 8 PM at 803 12th St NW. First Methodist Young Adult Conference set for Friday–Sunday at Ceta Canyon. pre-registration $1, total cost $7.

High Point George Bruce Earl Tosh Vacation Bible School The First Baptist Church First Methodist Elizabeth Shoults Richard E. Garrett Dallas Ralph Weddington 12Th St Ceta Canyon First Baptist Vacation Bible School First Methodist Vacation Bible School Central Christian Bible School Eastern Star Masonic Hall King Memorial Wscs Adams Circle First Methodist Church WSCS Calvary Baptist South Side Baptist Laura Jane GA First Baptist First Methodist Vacation Central Christian Vacation Bible School

Mercy Seat Description in Ark of the Covenant

The mercy seat was a gold plated lid atop the Ark of the Covenant where the blood of sacrificial animals was sprinkled to atone for sins.

Mercy

Visiting in Olympus Community and Rivercamp Gatherings

Special Correspondent James Adams reports visits to Tom Smith home in Childress with Elzy Kindle and Gordon Adams families. Borger residents Martin Loven and daughters visit his Loven relatives in Rivercamp. Sam Lewis hosts friends at home. John Mitchell of Childress visits daughter Shelby Smith. Robert E Peary reached the north pole on April 6 1909.

James Adams Tom Smith Childress Olympus Community Elzy Kindle Gordon Adams Troy Martin Loven Borger Vernon Loven Alvin Loven Pete Loven Rivercamp Sam Lewis John Mitchell Shelby Smith Robert E. Peary North Pole

Social Calendar of Community Churches and Groups

A weekend to midweek list of church services meetings and events. Highlights include singing at High Point First Baptist 8 p.m. and various vacation Bible schools. WEDS Laura Jane GAs at First Baptist 9 a.m. THURS Ladies Coffee Hour 9 30 to 11 a.m. at Childress Country Club.

Mrs. Holland Heads to Europe for Month-Long Tour

Mrs. Sid Holland of Childress and Mrs. Marjorie Brewer of Tulsa depart Amarillo for Frankfurt Germany with their children Captain Zane Brewer and Betty Zane. They fly to New York then Amsterdam and plan a driving tour of Europe returning to the US in August.

Sid Holland Childress Marjorie Brewer Tulsa Frankfurt Germany Zane Brewer Betty Zane Amarillo New York Iretdendehe Amsterdam Mes Wolland Mrs. Brewer Europe

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Mrs. K. Havins Mrs. Grady Stamps National Guard Litia Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning Ave. G. NW Dial WE Barcalounger Spec Samson Reg Cent Stahl They Wright Bill Stahl Stahl Tin Shop Stahl Ave. D. Nw Stahl’s Mrs Shelby Smith Index J. A. Borum Optometrist Ave E Dial Texas Childress Country Club First Methodist Wscs Estelline Mrs. Holland West Texas Utilities Company
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