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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1969

Page

3

This Week on Childress Schedule Highlights

A compact social page lists events across the week in Childress. Highlights include Young Homemakers gathering Thursday at 7:30 pm, Women’s City Bowling Association banquet at Fair Park Auditorium, Friday shower for Barbara Trent, Saturday activities including Cadette Troop 110 cook-out at Rotary Bowl and Elks Lodge 1113 family barbecue, an informal shower for Jo Ann Mitchell at First Methodist, Miss Childress Pageant in junior high, and a 50th anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Jack Wheeler at 404 Ave K Southwest.

Women's City Bowling Association Fair Park Auditorium Barbara Trent Elks Lodge Jo Ann Mitchell Methodist

Chaperone Survival Gear on Field Trips Highlight UPI Tale

A Patricia McCormack report humorously notes chaperones on school field trips need sneakers a whistle and clothes line to keep groups together. It describes aging legs versus energetic youths as 10 children per chaperone, recounting a U.N. outing with misdirections smog jokes and kids testing teachers and guides during a visit to Grand Central and the U.N. courtyard.

Patricia McCormack New York UPI United Nations Grand Central U.N Pan Am Biltmore Hotel Unicef

Social notes recount visits and gatherings across families

The column lists numerous family visits and social engagements in Adams Ranch Paducah Wichita Falls and surrounding towns. It notes travels to Amarillo Seymour Tucumcari and Lubbock with relatives from Bumpus Riddell Tobias Horton Carrick and other families. The items include weddings receptions and hospital returnees as well as trips to universities and family homes.

T. A. Riddell Richard Bumpus Adams Ranch Patsy Ray Bumpus James G. Riddell J. C. Riddell Amarillo Melville Far

Birthdays and Anniversary for Local Residents

Birthdays note Sherri Dalton Kay Skinner Creamer Otis Stathips celebrate tomorrow. Also wish a happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs Herb Johnsen in this local notices column.

Mrs. Sherri Creamer Otis Stathips Dalton Kay Skinner Mrs Herb Johnsen

Hospital Admits and Dismissals Listed by Day

Admitted include Kenneth Artis Wednesday and Gerald Hudson Wednesday with Mrs J G Gilley and L P Gillem also Wednesday. Also admitted are Danny Nations DD B Brandon Stephen Wilson Wednesday and Mrs. Stephen Wilson today. Dismissed include Mrs T B Pryor Wednesday.

Kenneth Artis P. McMinn Gerald Hudson J. G. Gilley L. P. Gillem Danny Nations DD. B. Brandon Stephen Wilson T. B. Pryor

Carpets With Stainless Steels Reduce Static Charge

A new technique threads stainless steel fibers through carpet yarn making static electricity nearly disappear. The result lowers dust attraction, easing vacuuming and shampooing while protecting face fibers from abrasion.

Particles that become meteors travel fast speeds

Meteoroid particles accelerate as they enter Earth's atmosphere, travelling from 10 to 40 miles per second before glowing as meteors. This range explains the rapid brightness and brief visibility observed during meteor displays.

Womans View on suffrage 50 years later

A column reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s progress. Quotes from Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Betty Friedan outline gains and ongoing gaps, with views from Elsie Hill and NOW leaders. Mentions historical context and evolving roles for women.

Gay Pauley Up! Women’s Editor New York UPI United States Senate Betty Frieden Woman Sen Margaret Chase Smith Maine Mrs. Smith Armed Services and Aeronautical and Space Sciences Betty Friedan Feminine Mystique National Organization For Women Now Silken Curtain Miss Friedan NOW

Farewell Party for Marilyn Robbins

Miss Marilyn Robbins was honored at a farewell party hosted by her Childress High School volleyball teammates at the home of Carolyn Havins. Marilyn, with her mother Mrs. Clarence Robbins, plans to enroll at the University of Texas at Arlington next fall. Teammates presented a blouse and shorts set as gifts.

Auther C. Judd Linda Dianne Korman Timothy Crone M. L. Crone Childress Childress Church of Christ Eldon A. Sanders Kirkland Church of Christ Marilyn Robbins Carolyn Havins Clarence Robbins Fort Worth Marilyn University of Texas At Arlington Karen Bellah Janet West Deanna Allison Debbie Wilhite Cheri Britain Carol Richardson Kimmy Morton Becky Srader Linda Carmack Shariynn Nichols Sharon McKeever Claudia Park Julia Browning Melissa Lindsay Mary Ann Felton Laura Lewellen Gayla Hutton Carolyn

Mitchells announce birth of daughter Margo Marie

Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell of Lubbock announce the birth of daughter Margo Marie at 10 40 a m June 4 in a Lubbock hospital The infant weighed nine pounds one ounce at birth Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Z J Harmon all of Childress The new mother is the former Pat Harmon of her e

Charles Mitchell Lubbock Margo Marie Frank Mitchell Z. J. Harmon Childress Pat Harmon

Astonishing Recall Miss Hill Recalls Suffrage Struggle

The interview reveals Miss Hill recounting an arrest in Washington with five arrests in one afternoon. The piece links suffrage to the anti slavery roots, noting the era when civil rights fought across gender and color. Elizabeth Cady Stanton cited as a pioneer in both movements.

Miss Hill Hether Washington United States Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Calvary Epatis... Women’s Missionary Society Meets

Mrs. C G White presented the Royal Service program on Churches Ministering in a Community at the Calvary Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon. A brief business period was led by president Mrs. W B Gartreil with financial report by Mrs. A M Stamps. Others present included Mrs. Tate, Claude Hodson, L D Pirtle, W M Pond and Mayland Foard.

Calvary Epatist Wms C. G. White Women's Missionary Society W. 8. Gartreil A M. Stamps Mmes. J. ©. Tate Claude ‘Odson L. D. Pirtle W. M. Pond Mayland Foard Methodist WSCS Women's Society of Christian Service W. E. Andrews A. J. Johnson Sr Tom Roberson Lwa Mae Carter School of Christian Missions Abilene Virgil Brewer T. C. Bailiff Fred Sherwood Sherwood J. E. Shewbert Carter W. Carlson Reeves Christian Social Relations Roberson Clyde Sherwood A F. Verner A. V Pete Goffar M. L. Weir John Henley Ben Hardigan Allen Murray Leon Henley

Television in Review Highlights TV stars turning movie bets

Hollywood writer notes which TV figures like Clint Wood and Rowan and Martin move from small screen to film. It praises Susan Saint James and Bonanza's Natural Den, while doubting others such as Carol Burnett and Robert Morse for movie stardom. Beth F. Ell, from Gentle Ben, is cited as a future film prospect.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI Clint F. Wood Peru Rowan Martin Susan Saint James den Blocker Carol Burnett Robert Morse Beth FP Ben Dennis Weaver

Hair styling tips for feathered brows and hidden ponytail

A vintage hairstyling guide explains using a mini brush for feathery brows and a trick to hide a rubber band in ponytails. It suggests braiding a side hair section, spraying stiff, rolling, and winding the braid around the base for fullness and a smooth finish.

Local Forecast and Visits Highlight Small-Town News

Fair weather with a low in the sixties and a Friday high near 90. Local wanderers include Mr and Mrs Bill Heckathorn enjoying Lake Kickapoo near Wichita Falls. Wellington residents Mr and Mrs W A Morrow visit. Amarillo guests Mr and Mrs Willie Moates visit their daughter in Northwest Texas Hospital where she recovers from a year old accident. Tulsa couple Mr and Mrs Bill Beasley stop by. Dallas visitors stay with Mrs H E Lewis and relatives. Lefors family Harley Lewis and children join Mrs Lewis at Norman Thomas home.

Dallas Lowell Powell T. E Bob Tobias Edgar Tobias C. M. Horton T. A. Riddell Brenda Tobias Alice Lesley Qluanah Diane Monson Wichita Falls Midwestern University Maurice Monson Reid D. R. Mondsons John Wright Friona James Terry Terrys Flordada Joe Wilson Charles Neskorik Seymour Jeffery Fox Paducah Dudley Chewnings Louise Anderson Tracy Tvanx L. D. Portwood Leslie Dobbins Abilene Joe Cooks Jerry Barlow Lockney Lezelea McClendon Leslie Carrick Bill Heckathorn Lake Kickapoo H. E. Lewis Paul Carter Lewis Norman Thomas Home Harley Lewis Kevin, Keith and Kyle Lefors

Miss Barbara Haggard Attends 4-H Leadership Camp

Home demonstration agent Miss Barbara Haggard attended the 4-H Club Leadership Camp at Brownwood where she served as co chair of the recreation committee. She was visiting in Lubbock with Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell and their baby daughter, joined by Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Z J Harmon.

Barbara Haggard Brownwood Lubbock Charles Mitchell Frank Mitchell Z. J. Harmon

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