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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
7
Readers seek advice on closing an alcove with louvered screens and whether a fireplace with electric logs is worth the cost. The column covers color corrections, repainting lavender walls, neutral schemes for rent, and practical decor changes to suit small apartments and frequent moves.
Pre-nuptial event for Miss Ann Leftwich featured a combined coffee and pantry shower at the Roger Denton home. Co-hostesses Mrs. Denton Mrs. Belvis Bailey and Mrs. Bill Setzler hosted as guests mingled in green and white decor with rustic silver and crystal accents.
Social calendar lists South Childress HDC at 2:30 p.m. at Fair Park with Mrs Carl Crow and Mrs Doris Shackelford as hostesses. Larkspur Garden Club picnic at 6 p.m. at Fair Park. South Childress Club meeting at Courthouse Basement. Friday golf lessons at 8:30 a.m. at the Country Club. High Point HDC at 3 p.m. Sunday host Mrs W E Andrews. Golden Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. D B Brandon on Sunday June 12 from two to five at 310 Lith Street Southwest with a reception hosted by their children.
University Readers concluded their season with a morning gathering at Mrs. Fletcher Carter’s home. Members contributed to the book fund for next season and planned a September start with studies on Act V by Moss Hart and Life and Philosophy of Bertrand Russell led by Mrs. C C Broughton. Refreshments were served to guests including Mrs. Carl Denny and new member Mrs. Jerry Dugan along with Mesdames Dan Davis Frank Decker Lee Harp and Lee Hollingsworth.
Friends of Mr and Mrs DB Brandon are invited to call at the family residence 310 11th Street Southwest between 2 and 5 p m Sunday as the couple observes their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Children of the couple will host an open house reception in the home during those hours.
Ruth Millett explains that mothers may push teens away by criticizing and invading privacy. Ask yourself if your tactics fuel secrecy and rebellion rather than guidance and trust. A teen needs respect, autonomy, and thoughtful boundaries to grow.
United Press International critic Fred Danzig reviews ABCs Music For a Summer Night with Tosca and NBCs Perry Como hour. He praises the singing but finds Mussolini era updates weaken impact while critiquing the Born twins Happy and the western Tate for flat writing and production.
June 9 marks the 161st day of 1960 with an evening Mercury and morning planets Mars Jupiter Saturn. Births include John Howard Payne in 1791 and Cole Porter in 1892. Boxing champion James Jeffries defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in 1890. Congress tax deductions act noted in 1943 and Truman controversy in 1948. Thought by William James on indecision.
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