This Week In Childress Community Schedule
Thursday activities include Jaycees at El Ranch Cafe at noon and meetings for Young Homemakers and Women’s City Bowling Association banquet at Fair Park Auditorium. Friday hosts a bridal shower, Saturday features Cadette Troop 110 cook-out and Elks family barbecue, plus Miss Jo Ann Mitchell shower and Miss Childress Pageant. Sunday marks a 50th anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wheeler at their southwest home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s City Bowling Association
Fair Park Auditorium
Barbara Trent
Elks Lodge
Jo Ann Mitchell
First Methodist
Jack Wheeler
404 Ave
Southwest
Birthday and anniversary wishes posted for local residents
The column lists birthday greetings for Mrs. Bruce Atkinson, Mrs. Oliver McKee, Mrs. J. O. Reed, C. H. Webb, J. C. Wyatt, Jeanie Walbrick, Larry Carrick, Clifton Garner, Louis Lynn Halford, and Kelvin Ticker. It also wishes a happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Halford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Atkinson
Oliver McKee
J. O. Reed
C. H. Webb
J. C. Wyatt
Jeanie Walbrick
Larry Carrick
Clifton Garner
Louis Lynn Halford
Kelvin Ticker
Cameo by Anne Meara Slated in Paramount Film
New York reports Anne Meara of the Stiller Meara team has signed for a cameo in Paramount The Out-of-Towners. She will play an irate New Yorker who complains to police about a stolen purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eph Anne Meara
Jerry Stiller
Anne Meara
Paramount
Shell
Summer Homemaking Classes Elect Officers at Tu esday Meeting
Bobbie Henderson was elected president of Hughes Summer Homemaking Class with Lynna Hawkins as vice president and Janet West as secretary at a Tuesday morning session. Offic ers also named were Toni Key as reporter, with plans for a June 10 freshmen freshmen girls punch party and yardstick holder crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Henderson
Hughes
Lynna Hawkins
Janet West
Toni Key
Barbara Karr
Kathy King
Debra Smith
Paula Phillips
Katherine Alexander
Kim Judd
Pam Winter
Jacque Waller
Lynda Havins
Jo Murphy
Waybourn
Susan Bird
Beverly Nunnelley
Donna Simmons
Carol Richardson
Judy Denny
Janie Sloss
Alane Green
Sheila Dill
Theresa Hajek
Katheryn Dodgen
Shara Nickerson
Virginia Hughes
Barbara Nelson
Lorraine Walker
Redonna Barber
Women mark 50 years since 19th Amendment vote rights
The piece surveys a half century of women's suffrage progress from early leaders to Betty Friedan. It cites Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and ICC chair Virginia Mae Brown noting gains and ongoing work. Leaders emphasize persistence, advocacy, and continued push for equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Betty Friedan
National Organization
Form Women (Now
Miss Friedan
Mom
Elsie Hill
South Norwalk
Conn
Lucy Stone
United States
Gay Pauley
UPS Women’s
New York
UPS
U.S. Senate
Florida
Lucy Stone League
New Mexico
Margaret Chase Smith
Rmaine
Mrs. Smith
Senate
Armed Services
Aeronautical and Space Sciences
Virginia Mae Brown
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Bruce Benson
Ambherst
Mass
League of Women Voters
Walter Varney McGee
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
GFWC
Magee
Denise Villyard to wed Randall Bullock in September
Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Villyard announces engagement of Denise Villyard to Randall L Bullock of Fort Baker San Francisco Calif Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Mr and Mrs Robert O Bullock of Oklahoma City The wedding is planned for September 6 at United Village Methodist Church Oklahoma City Miss Villyard a John Marshall High School graduate Bullock a Private First Class in the U S Army Air Defense stationed at Fort Baker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Villyard
Oklahoma City
Denise
Randall L. Bullock
Fort Baker
San Francisco
Calif
Robert O. Bullock
Roy Villyard
Childress
United Village Methodist Church
Miss Villyard
John Marshall High School
U. S. Army
Air Defense
Paducah
Leatha Ann Gibbs
Kenneth Ray Davis
First Baptist Church
Robert J. Beck
J. W. Gibbs Jr
J. T. Davis Jr
Grapevine
T. J. Richards
Boyd Loar
Rite Gibbs
Cisco
Mai
Julie Davis
Jackie Davis
Larry Parker
Canton
Ben
Steven Blount
Davis
Paducah High School
National Donor Society
Texas ‘Tech
East Texas State University
Local Forecast and Visiting Residents Highlight Texas Scene
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s and upper 50s for low temperatures. Local residents Claude and Mrs Smith and Tony and Sandra of Westminster SC visit Smith relatives. Several locals depart for Texas Tech summer term including Orinda Eikman, Deanna Allison, Joe Bruce Atkinson, Sally Darling and Lileesa Wyatt. Residents from Lubbock and Houston move among Dallas Fort Worth events with families visiting and ill relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Smith
Tony
Sandra
Westminister
S. C
L. B. Smith
Texas Technological College
Orinda Eikman
Deanna Allison
Joe Bruce Atkinson
Sally Darling
Lileesa Wyatt
Polly's Pointers on Building a Model Horse Collection
Polly suggests engaging chambers of commerce in large cities to obtain names and addresses of department stores or gift shops across states. She advises sending stamped self addressed envelopes to gather store contacts, then writing to the stores directly. Beth notes a change in coffee routine after reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Beth
Polly's Problem helps tidy up after parties
Dear Polly suggests a paper bag pinned to an apron to catch ashes and scraps, freeing both hands. It also proposes a measuring scale on a knitting bag handle for quick work, using a tape or marked wood, inviting readers to share ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Anne
Local Girls Invited to BS Ball at UT Austin
Miss Andrea Rogers and Miss Melissa Lindsay of Chil have been invited to the inaugur al ball of the American Legion Boys' State Governor. The event is set for the evening of June 13 in the Texas Union Building at the University of Texas, Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Rogers
Melissa Lindsay
Childress
Andy Rogers
American Legion Boys
Texas Union Building
University of Texas
Astin
King Family Reunion Draws Eighty Three Attendees
The King family of Childress held their annual reunion at Veterans Building with a noon basket lunch and photos. Joe Hix Jr. performed piano. plans were set for the 1970 gathering on the first Sunday in June. many relatives traveled from Clarendon Hedley Dimmitt Albuquerque San Antonio Wichita Falls Lubbock Irving Kirkland Amarillo and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. King
Childress
Veterans Building
Joe Hix Jr
B. H. King
R. Leter Shields
Danny Shields
Clarendon
Shakewater
Jack Roney
Istelline
J. Holeman
Irving
Murray Cartridge
Lisa
Kirkland
A. J. Clements
Carlos Wilhite
Chldren
Amarillo
Messrs and Mines
Buck Atkinson
Gary
Willard Williams
Jerry
Bryan Williams
Chick Williams
Desmond Bridges
Ray Stone Jr
Jimmy Turner
Jill Ann
Cloyce Holeman
J. O. Hix Jr
Joe
Hyatt King
Judson
Ronald McCoy
Etta Williams
Minnie Clements
Billy Joe Atkinson
Joe Bruce
Billy Don
Claude King
Detergent Enzyme May Irritate Skin
A college Station report warns that some individuals may be hypersensitive to laundry detergent enzymes. Allergy risk exists with enzymatic solutions or clothes washed in them. Dermatologist advice: use non enzyme detergent if irritation occurs. Onion Crop Grows 65 Percent In Texas Year.
Women report hardships in aid to families with dependent children
The National Center for Social Statistics survey of 48 states finds A F D C households face crowding, lack of beds and furniture, no indoor running water for 13 percent, no flush toilets for 14 percent, and reduced medical and dental care access. Mothers say welfare workers are at least fairly helpful?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia McCormack
New York
National Center For Social Statistics, Social and Rehabilitation Service
Daily Bruin reports UC Berkeley strike and ROTC vote issues
An issue of the Daily Bruin covers UC system campus strikes with varied support from students and faculty over armed force at UC Berkeley plus a campus referendum on undergraduate fees and ROTC. Editorial urges students to vote before the final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
LCLA
Daily Bruin
University of California
Berkeley
Jeannie
Peyton Place
Wand of the Giants
Daily Brain
Jefferson Day Luncheon Hosted by United Daughters
The United Daughters of the Confederacy held a Jefferson Day luncheon at 12 30 PM in the Hotel Chilco dress bar. Five members were listed as part of the program Cathy Stewart Myrna Musgrove and Melanie Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughter of the Confederacy
Chil
Dress Bar.com
Turner
Cathy Stewart
Ae Mitchell
Melanie Wilson
Myrna Musgrove
Education strides among welfare hopefuls in survey
The survey notes seven percent credited welfare offices with helping them pursue education or training. Over 40 percent had not exceeded eighth grade, twenty percent were high school graduates, nearly three percent attended college, and about one in ten were enrolled in further programs. A third of those enrolled aimed for a high school diploma, reflecting education as a path to independence.
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a _ welfare department
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Jaycees
el Ranch Cafe
Young Homemakers
Mr. and
Mrs
Harold Halford
Donald Anderson
Ernest Lane
William R. Jones Jr
W. M. Taylor
Ruby Foley
Shelby Wilson
Grace Campsey
Jess Little
Marks Leach
State Farm Life
Earl Harwell
Texas
Dial
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington, Illinois
Roy Villyards
Jim Corsett
Lubbock
Mrs. Bennie Dorsett of
Houston
Mrs. C. L. Bain
Ruth Robbins
Marilyn
Fort Worth
Robbins
Burton Robbins
Corpus Christi
Paul Rogers
Jarvis Michie
San Antonio
Dallas
Paula, Andrea
Hannah
Newspaper Enterprise
Assa
NEA
King Family Reunion
Melissa
Galveston
Austin
R. Davis
FFA
TCU
ETSU
Fellowship Hall
Larry Staggs
Nancy Williams
Mesquite
Dennis Ratliff
Donald Blount
H. L. Mayberry
Iona Tucker
Darry Davis
Morton
Bobby Boston
Jerry Roberts
Gober
Gobby Joe Hilliard
Jessie Richardson
J. T. Davis
Bessie Biggers
Danny Hilliard
Bobby Talbert
Commerce
M. R. Johnson
Graham
Hugh Stone
San Angelo
Conny Rountree
Liz Anne
Hereford
Weldon Whitaker
Kerry Whitaker
J. W. Paschall
Plainview
Jack Carr
Royce Carr
Cindy Kai
Odessa
Mack Tucker
Michel
Guymon
Oxfa
Bob Spiegel
David
Jane Andrews
Gwennolyne Clyatt
Extension
Puritan Sportswear
Ellen Tracy
MN Ten
Chilera
Television In Review
UDC
Jefferson
UAY
Hargrave
Ave. G
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