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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1954

Page

9

Wedding Plans Of Miss Adams Told

Estelline Michigan June 5 Special The approaching marriage of Miss Barbara Ann Adams to Sherman Casper Tell was announced by her parents Raleigh and Mrs Adams The couple will wed June 11 at Estelline Baptist Church Rev R L Self to officiate Adams a Estelline High School 1953 graduate and Lions Sweetheart Casper class of 1954 athlete and popular student

Estelline Barbara Ann Adams Sherman Casper Raleigh Adams Estelline Baptist Church R. L. Self Miss Adams Estelline High School Lions Casper

Witsunday notes bold wedding and pets in Childress

The column blends wedding chatter from the Presbyterian Church of Pampa with family anecdotes. Carol Clem and Tom ushered, Arvilla Patterson visits, and a lively tale of a lost kitten tested patience and humor in a late night rescue. Neighborly updates include Hazel Graham and the Henson family arrival. carol higley

oJo Tom Carol

Couple Feted At Rehearsal Dinner For Nancy Massey Sid Holland Jr

Miss Nancy Massey and Mr. Sid Holland Jr were honored at a rehearsal dinner Thursday evening. Buffet style menu included barbe qued chicken green beans potato salad and cake. Attendants and families attended the event at which gifts were exchanged.

Nancy Massey Sid Holland Jr Sid Nancy B. J. Martin Bill O'Brien Palmer Massey Claudia Robinson Barbara Edmondson la Nelle Caldwell Harry Holland Jerry Preston Jarvis Michie

Mrs. Givens Receives Gift From WSCS Here

Mrs. Kenneth Givens outgoing president of the WSCS at First Methodist Church received a milk glass candy dish from the society during its recent meeting. Mrs. Dink Hull, new president, led the session with Mrs. W. J. Sharp in charge of the business.

Youth training program highlighted in college event

Mrs. Raymond Scarbrough and Mrs. George Palmer spoke on Youth Training in our Colleges. The closing prayer was by Mrs. Sharp. Present were Mesdames Wadsworth Hickman White Faulkner Ivey Temple Peden Leslie Lane Rea Cochran Munson Williamson Hunter Roberson Wallis Johnson Merrick Ward Crawford King Verner Maddox Bruce Vones Lewis McConnell and Miss Lewis.

Raymond Scarbrough George Palmer Sharp Bob Wadsworth C. E. Hickman F. A. White G. H. Faulkner R. Cc. Ivey S. E. Temple W. K. Peden D. Ward J. M. Crawford EB. J. King John Cates A. F. Verner Fern Maddox L. V. Bruce C. Vones Miss Marie Lewis Mary McConnell

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Hildie Gillispie at Church Parlor

Mrs Hildie Gillispie was honored with a bridal shower Thursday night at First Methodist Church parlor. Yellow and orchid tones dominated, with snapdragons and orchid napkins, iced punch, readings by Nellie Kennedy, a girls quartet, and about 150 attendees or gifts. Hostesses included Mrs Tom Roberson and others, presenting a Desert Rose starter set as gifts.

Hildie Gillispie First Methodist Church Nellie Agnes Kennedy Mary Goodson Nancy Jones Jan Bailey Beth Reavis Margaret Hagan Mary Roy Williamson Bob Murray Roy Philpott Dink Hull L. Dewis Leonard Trosper John Cates

Bobbie Shaw Weds L C Richburg in Estelline

Miss Bobbie Ann Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Hooper Shaw of Memphis united in marriage with Lowell Richburg son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Richburg of Estelline on Friday morning May 28 at the Church of Christ in Estelline. Harry Graham minister officiated Eddie Braidfoot served as best man. The bride wore a pastel pink nylon dress and the couple left for a trip through New Mexico before returning to Quitoque where he is employed.

Estelline Bobbie Ann Shaw Hooper Shaw Memphis Lowell Richburg Clinton Richburg Church of Christ In Harry Graham Eddie Braidfoot New Mexico Quitoque Estelline High School Richburg

Lengthy Australian fence kept rabbits from west

A wall over 1000 miles long was built across Australia to bar rabbits from advancing into the western regions, a major agricultural defense project described in the period.

Australia

First U S Cotton Mill Born on James Island

The first cotton mill in America was built on James Island in 1789, a year before a later mill started in another state.

America James Island S. C

Home of Joe Pope Hosts WMS Party at Calvary Church

The Women's Missionary Society met Thursday at Mrs. Joe Pope's home for a tacky party. J. A. Farr and Willie L. Deh tan served punch and cookies. Games awarded prizes for tacky and prettiest tacky while secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged.

Joe Pope WMS Calvary Baptist Church J. A. Farr Willie L. Dehtan

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