This Week In Childress Community Events Calendar
A list of local events for Tuesday through Saturday includes showers, club meetings, banquets, cook-outs, a Miss Childress Pageant, and multiple lodge and community gatherings at venues such as Central Christian, Hotel Childress, El Ranch Cafe, Fair Park Auditorium, and First Methodist. Notable items include the Miss Childress Pageant at the junior high auditorium and a banquet by the Women's City Bowling Association at Fair Park Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten-Eubank
Central Christian
Joe Allen
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Building
Rotary Club
Hotel Childress
County Council Hdc
Courthouse
Women’s City Bowling Association
Fair Park Auditorium
Barbara Trent
Cadette
Elks Lodge
Jo Ann Mitchell
First Methodist
First Baptist VBS Registration Opens with Decorated Bike Prize
Paducah report covers Vacation Bible School activities at First Baptist Church. Prizes awarded for fastest horned road and most outrageously decorated bicycle during preparation day events. Dusty Deaton won toast race, Kim Moore second, Billy Vance Tomison third. Tex Holley won bicycle contest with honorable mentions for Charlie Cleveland and Spencer Jefferies. About 90 attended as school runs Monday to Friday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Paducah News
Ora Lee Frazier Index
First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Dusty Deaton
Kim Moore
Billy Vance Tomison
Ken Jourdan
Robert Beck
Billy Kinney
E. E. Stephens Jr
Tommie Thaxton
Tex Holley
Charlie Cleveland
Spencer Jefferies
Mmes
Charles Cleveland
Thomas Turner
Wilbur Gruben
A. L. Sandefur
George Woodley
W H. Heatly
Eugene Bradbury
George Deaton
Golden Wedding Anniversary Reception for Jack Wheeler
A reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wheeler of 404 Avenue K Southwest will be held Sunday June 8 at their home. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Hosts are their children Billie Maddox Juanita Bourland Loyd Wheeler Amarillo and SFC William T Wheeler German. Mr Wheeler and Mrs Wheeler wed June 7 1919 in Carey with Justice Earl Wayne Albright officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wheeler
Avenue K
Billie Maddox
Juanita Bourland
Loyd Wheeler
Amarillo
SFC
William T. Wheeler
German
Wheeler
Carey
Justice of the Peace
Earl Wayne Albright
Letha Corgill, Daugter
W. A. Cargill
Lee Wheeler
Estelline
Local forecast and weekend visits noted in town page
Mostly cloudy and cool with possible showers tonight. Wednesday looks warmer with decreasing clouds and upper 50s night low and lower 80s for the day. Local residents and relatives from Wichita Falls Stephenville Norman Guayama and San Antonio visit family members and travel plans are listed, including trips to Oklahoma Arizona California and Hawaii for graduations and work.
Jane Ann Steed Wed Duke Holland Jr in Las Vegas Trip
Jane Ann Steed became the bride of Duke Holland Jr in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church with Rev. Joe S. Allen officiating. The couple plans a Las Vegas wedding trip and will reside in Southeast Out of Town Guests attended from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Abilene Tulsa Chillicothe and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann Steed
Duke Holland Jr
First Baptist Church
Joe S. Allen
James Allison Steed
Duke Holland
Tom Lemen
Norman Hemphill
Jack Steed
Glen Sanders
Mike Pennell Jr
Dim Parker
Johnny Longbine
S. L. Dewis
Littleton Havins
Fred Cordell
Linda Keeling
Austin
Jean Steed
Dallas
Las Vegas
Nev
4Th St
Winston Yeary
Fort Worth
Joe Steed
Wichita Falls
G. J. Steed
Katrina
Roswell
N.M
A. W. Wakefield
Abilene
W. J. Cawthon
Jan
Tulsa
E. A. Kennedy Jr
Tracee
Lesa
Chillicothe
L. E. Coke
Plains
Lettye Brock
John Steed
Duke Holland Sr
Allen
J. A. Steed
Mikie Pennell
Glenn Sanders
Bernie Steed
Jim Parker
Pat Steed
Celia Weatherbee
Revival of Spanish Motif Inspires Bold Home Decor
Interior decorators note renewed interest in Spanish Mediterranean furnishings led by massive carved pieces and tin tile ironwork. Artes de Mexico head Norman Alfie cites stability and authenticity as appeals, with young buyers seeking permanent looks and affordable handcrafted originals for modern rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfie
Artes de Mexico
Dallas
United States
Central America
Birthday Greetings for Mary Patterson and Others Tomorrow
Birth announcements wish Mary Patterson Mrs. L. V. Keel Kathy Trent and Larry Lee Bridges a happy birthday tomorrow with warm regards from their well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Patterson
L. V. Keel
Kathy Trent
Larry Lee Bridges
Admitted and Dismissed Names in Local Court Date Listing
The record lists admissions and dismissals for Monday and today. S. R. Wilson and George Jackson appear among admitted and dismissed parties. Grace Campsey Lynn Simmons and L. M. Curtis are noted for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Wilson
Grace Campsey
George Jackson
Lynn Simmons
L. M. Curtis
Safety factors in decorating
New York United Press International reports tips from the Council on Family Health on safer decorating. Use red for external-use medicines, yellow for internal medicines, and blue behind shelves for toiletries. Color coding aids neatness, reduces clutter, and lowers fall risk, with stair handrails and steps painted in distinct colors to improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Council On Family Health
Augustus Founding Figure of the Roman Empire
The text identifies Augustus as the founder of the Roman Empire, noting his pivotal role in establishing imperial governance and shaping early Roman statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus
Polly’s Problem Dear Polly Silver Wedding Knife Preservation
A reader asks how to preserve a sterling silver wedding cake knife for future generations. The letter from Mrs. E. S. seeks advice on care and long term preservation of heirloom silver utensils.
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Polly
E. S
Storing Everyday Items Drives Polly’s Home Tips
Readers share practical ideas from plastic bag storage to wood step storage and reusable packing solutions. Tips include rolling bags on tubes, folding and tucking, and using hinged step boxes for shed space.
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Polly
Charlotte
Regular Oiling Keeps Home Machines Running Smoothly
Practical reminder to oil vacuum cleaners sewing machines and mixers on schedule. Some machines are permanently oiled but check the instructions and use a drop of oil where needed to develop a routine.
Fashionettes Return to Layered Summer Look
United Press International notes a fashion trend with multiple ropes or strings used as jewelry over pendant pieces for a layered effect. Knit wear blends into evening wear with deep plunging necklines, high waists, and halter styles guiding summer silhouettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
White jewelry returns for summer fashion trends
The article notes tops with bared backs and wide culotte pants dominate this season. Harvey Berin's showcases narrow leg pants cuffed with jewels while tops feature jewel adorned high necklines. Chalk white jewelry returns in collars tassels rope pieces with bracelets pins and earrings to match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Berin’s
Karen Stark
TV Hosts and Vietnam Views Strain CBS Policy Debate
Hollywood critics question whether CBS bias against Smothers Brothers reflects a broader stance on political expression on television. Bob Hope’s high rated Vietnam troop specials contrast with the Brothers’ controversy, raising whether business interests shape what audiences see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
Smothers Brothers
Cbs-Tv
Network
Bob Hope
Hope
Vietnam
Princip
Mrs Carrie Hardin Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Mrs Carrie Hardin celebrated her 82nd birthday at home Sunday afternoon. She received gifts from friends and family. Attending were her sons and their wives Mr and Mrs Bill Pennell Mr and Mrs Mike Pennell and her grandson and his wife Mr and Mrs Mike Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kitchens
Byron Bigham
Wichita Falls
Lance Kitchens
Stephenville
Linda Bowell
Charles Christys
Lance
S. H. Wrinkle
J. O. Tate
Carrie Hardin
Bill Pennell
Mike Pennell
Bright Bold Summer Fashions Hit Surf and Sand Set
Fashions for men this summer favor bright bold themes with large flamboyant prints in swim trunks and slacks. The jeans look remains strong for the boys with featured chopped off styles not required for surfers and swimmers as manufacturers offer ready made options.
Norwegian Vikings Founded Settlement in Iceland
Norse settlers from Norway began migrating to Iceland in the 9th century establishing permanent communities there. This movement helped shape Icelandic culture, society, and early governance as medieval chronicles document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Iceland
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