This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
7
Gaile Dugas notes that summer hats will be large and light, using organdy veiling chiffon and other airy fabrics. Styles range from roller, breton and wide brim designs to high crowns with bold prints, paired with solid color dresses that let the hat stand out.
Practical packing and beauty advice for vacations and summer routines. Plan light luggage for shorter trips and buy necessities on arrival if needed. For European travel pack soap and tissues, dress accordingly, and keep a small bag ready. Night routines suggest a warm bath and reading to ease fatigue and promote conversation. Remove all makeup before bed to protect skin and prevent clogged pores.
Marsha Harris is elected class president and Sherryle Prince as reporter for the summer homemaking class taught by Mrs. W I Hughes. The group will study six areas, earn half credit in June, maintain group perfection, and attend a swim picnic on June 15 with guests at Childress High School.
A brief damp shade fashion note highlights sheer hosiery in pale pink and apricot tones for warmer seasons.
Mr and Mrs Ray Toft are in New York to view the Dord Fitz Art Exhibit at Burr Galleries. A Childress branch of the Dord Fitz School has several local students whose works include abstractions landscapes and sculpture. Ray Toft and others are among the exhibiting artists.
J C Wyatt observed his 90th birthday with a family dinner at his Carey home. Guests included A B Wyatt and Franklin Wyatt of Carey and Tell. Oma Houser Rankin. Jan Wyatt Midland. and many Wyatts from Amarillo Plainview Childress and other familiar relatives attending celebrations across Texas.
ESTELLINE Special Mr and Mrs H S Parnell marked their 67th wedding anniversary on June 3 in the company of five of their ten children and families He aged 91 she 84 born Missouri October 30 1870 and Arkie Sanders born July 27 1877 in Vianny They wed June 3 1895 in Rockwall Texas They have 27 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren lived in Hall County 54 years with time in Friendship community near Lakeview and later in Estelline James of Lubbock presented the three tier white cake iced with red rosebuds and the number 67 in red The couple’s surviving children include Ruthie Steward Gilmer Ruby Hanson Hawthorne California James Parnell Lubbock Jack Parnell Paducah John Parnell Paradise California Joe Parnell Loma Linda Gordon Parnell Berger Jewel Henson Sadie Mae Morris Van Nuys Clara Corley Dallas and others.
A Tell community shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Davis whose home burned down. Rev. Calvin Nevels opened the event, Punch was served by Mrs. Roy Wyyzal, and the guest book was kept by Miss Aubrey Testerman. Willard Neel and his band provided music as friends from Tell Estelline Northfield High Point and Carey delivered about 100 gifts.
The social calendar lists Hobby Club Thursday and Friday’s Vacation Church School open house at 7 30 p m at Central Christian with High Point HDC at 3 p m on the school grounds The message also greets tomorrow’s birthday for Mrs Lola Hofner Gary Van Lumpkin Hugh Burchett and offers a summer hair care tip about shortening an existing hairstyle to stay cooler and look younger
WSCS chairmen for the year include Mmes John Cates Nolen Evans Clyde Sherwood Fred Sherwood H H Harcrove and Norman Hemphill A WSCS meeting was led by Mrs L L Hill at the Roberson home with prayers and meditation A sympathy gift was sent to G C Starks pastor of the New Mexico Methodist church following his brother’s Amarillo death In attendance were numerous members including Mmes King Gentry Norris Sherman McDonald Reeves Evans and others An executive committee met prior to the regular WSCS session New circle chairmen were introduced and spiritual life activities centered on prayer led by Mrs Hill with songs and readings from Matthew 26 and other prayer works.
Kentucky explorer Daniel Boone began his trek in 1769 while 1864 delegates named Lincoln and Johnson at Baltimore for the Republican ticket. 1939 saw George VI and Elizabeth visit Niagara Falls. Eisenson assumed Columbia University presidency in 1948.
In 1959 Japan produced the most full-length films at 493, followed by India with 310 and the United States with 200, highlighting Japan's prolific output in that year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.