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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

2

Three Named To Southside HDC Election Group

Mrs. W. M. Stiner Miss Ora Givers and Mrs. Elizabeth Jarrell were elected to the nominating committee for the officers of the coming year at the Southside HD Club meeting hosted by Mrs. P. B. Yates. Visitors from Mobile, Ala., attended with two children. Members listed include Mrs. De Armond, Mrs. Lane, and others. The next meeting is set for June 23 at Mrs. De Armond's home.

W. M. Stiner Ora Givers Elizabeth Jarrell Southside HD Club P. B. Yates Jarrell Yates J. H. DeArmond R. B. Lane W. H Newberry M. A. Higginbotham A. B. Taff Paul Leach Lewis Menizer Charlie Scott C. C. Cope Ora Givens

Merry Wives Club Honors Mrs. Alexander at Home Luncheon

The Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. J. A. Hilburn's home on Wednesday to honor Mrs. W. H. Alexander. Hosts were Mrs. Hilburn and Miss Sibyl Alexander with flowers from the garden. Attendees included Mrs. Lon Alexander Mrs. J. F. Crawford Mrs. T. A. Ross and Mrs. Maurice Metcalf and several members. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. W. H. Craven.

W. H. Alexander Merry Wives Club J. A. Hilburn Hilburn Sibyl Alexander

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents

Today the community celebrates birthdays for R. D. Jones Hiram McCoy and tomorrow Floyd Biddy Mrs J F Crawford Mrs Charlie Woods and Mrs Albert Welch. The notices honor each person with warm regards from neighbors and friends.

R. D. Jones Hiram McCoy Floyd Biddy J. F. Crawford Charlie Woods Albert Welch

Blanks to Fill Across A Crossword Puzzle List

A dense list of crossword style clues with numbers and fragments. It presents across entries from 1 to 64 plus scattered hints and partial phrases likely indicating puzzle directions and wordplay.

Martha Harcrow Named President of FHA Group

Martha Harcrow was elected president of the summer FHA by the High School Homemaking girls club. Raydell Thomas was chosen vice president and Helen Clifton secretary, Sue Gibbs reporter. About 75 girls will complete home making projects for half credit under Mrs. Hughes and Miss Long with a swim party and brunch planned in the park.

Martha Harcrow Raydell Thomas Helen Clifton Sue Gibbs W. S. Hughes Frances Long Barbara Acrey Pat Canada Gayle Catherall Loretta Diggs Laverne Early Lyndia Garrison Roberta Hash Betty Henson Jane Hicks Nita Hightower Ellie Howard Mary Hudson Lyndia Hughes Peggy Johnson Greta Jones Marilyn Kelley Delores King Thressa King Elaine Lucas Norma Merrill Freida Mullins Pat Powers Peggy Ricks Carolyn Smith Jean Smith Pat Smith Linda Stephenson Claudia Stone Janet Wakefield Mrs. Hughes Miss Long

Church Of Christ Bible Class To Open Vacation School

Vacation Bible School at Childress Church of Christ starts Monday and runs through Friday. Classes for all ages held from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Everyone is invited.

Church of Christ Childress Church of Christ

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Admitted: W. E. Hargesheimer, Friday. Gertie Sparks, Friday. Troy Cross, Friday. Discharged: Mrs. H. T. Williams, Thursday. Patricia Fenter, Friday.

W. E. Hargesheimer Gertie Sparks Troy Cross H. T. Williams Patricia Fenter

Cara Sue Latham and S Winkler wed in Estelline ceremony

Miss Cara Sue Latham daughter of Mr and Mrs Odell Latham and Sammy Winkler son of Mr and Mrs S E Winkler were married in a double ring ceremony at the Estelline Church of Christ Rev Johnny Thompson officiated Bridesmaid Patsy Shield and best man Bill Winkler attended The bride a 1955 Estelline High School graduate was active in many school groups Winkler a Navy veteran and Estelline High School graduate works in farming They will reside in Estelline after a brief wedding trip through New Mexico

Pauline Dickey A. C. Montgomery East Shamrock Perrin Wholesale Company Webb Studio Childress Cara Sue Latham Odell Latham Sammy Winkler S. E. Winkler Estelline Estelline Church of Christ Johnny Thompson Patsy Shield Bill Winkler Estelline High School Cub FFA

Southwestern State College student earns straight A grades

Mrs. Jo Ann Finley of Childress is named on the honor roll at Southwestern State College Weatherford Oklahoma for the last semester, with straight A marks.

Jo Ann Finley James Murphy Childress Southwestern State College Weatherford Okla

Dr Dwight Harrison Murray Named AMA President Elect

Atlantic City reports Dr Dwight Harrison Murray a 67 year old Napa California general practitioner was named president elect of the American Medical Association noting his forthcoming leadership role and professional standing within the national medical community.

Atlantic City N. J Dwight Harrison Murray Napa Calif American Medical Association

American Menu for a 400 Calorie Breakfast Plan

A health note by Dr. James M. Hundley on excess weight in men and a suggested 400 calorie breakfast menu. The plan includes raspberries, whole wheat flakes, skim milk, an oatmeal muffin, and butter. Also provides a Sunday dinner menu with steak, potatoes, asparagus, rolls, and strawberry shortcake.

James M. Hundley United States Public Health Service

Farmers Income Drops Slightly

AUSTIN AP The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reported Friday that cash income to Texas farmers in April fell 1 percent from a year earlier. Prices paid during January-April rose 4 percent from 1954, with livestock down 6 percent in April and food grains down 4 percent.

Austin Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

Church Services Across South Side Churches Listed

The notice lists multiple churches including First Baptist and Missionary Baptist with service times for Sunday School Morning Worship Training Union and midweek prayers. Also shown are Fundamental Baptist Tell South Side Baptist Goodlet Bethel Kirkland Presbyterian Holy Angel Catholic and Jehovahs Witnesses with their respective meeting times and locations.

Estelline Baptist B T U and Church of God Schedule

Estelline Baptist B T U holds Sunday evening service at 7 30 with evening worship at 8 30 and prayer meeting at 8 Wednesday WMS at 8 30 a m Pastor R L Self Harrell Collard is minister Joe Cooper song director Bible classes at 9 45 Worship and preaching at 10 45 Sunday evening service at 6 Wednesday Bible classes at 7 30 p m B Edwin Perkins pastor Sunday School at 9 45 a m Church of God offers morning worship and Sunday evening worship at 7 45 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 45 p m Friday young people meeting 7 45 p m

Fundamental Baptist Church J. E. Young Bethel Baptist Church George Ek. Curlee Savior John Assembly OF God Ross Davis J. O. Haynes Harrell Collard Joe Cooper B. Edwin Perkins

Kirkland Methodist Church Service Schedule Notes

Rev H W Barnett and R H Knight lead morning worship at 10 55 and 11 with evening services at 8 and 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship and MYF meet 6 30 and 7 30 Youth groups hold prayer and children's meetings. J D Cleveland pastors Kirkland church with WSCS Tuesday 2 15 p m and mid week prayer at 7.

H. W. Barnett J. D. Cleveland

St. John Baptist Church and Local Services Schedule

A. D. Moore and Rev Lydia Sweet lead church activities with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. 7:45 p.m. Evening. Tuesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Friday worship 7 p.m. Rev J S Morland at St John Baptist Church Negro 510 Avenue H Ne. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Training Union 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice Friday 7 p.m.

J. R. Lucky A. M. Stamps Training Union Goodlet Baptist Lydia Sweet ST. John Baptist Church Avenue H J. S. Morland

Starks Temple C M E Church and Church of Christ Notices

Local church schedules show Starks Temple C M E Church with service times and activities led by Pastor C C Campbell on 8th Street Northeast corner Ave H and Eighth St Ne Morning Worship at 10 55 a m Epworth League at 6 p m Monday Mission 6 p m Monday Official Board 7 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p m Friday Choir Rehearsal 7 p m Also Church of Christ Negro with Lord's Day services Bible School 10 a m Morning Service 11 a m Bible Study 6 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m Tuesday Bible Class 7 p m Thursday Preaching 7 p m

Luther R. Bradley Bible School Starks Temple C.M.E Church C. C. Campbell 8Th Street Northeast Corner Ave Eighth St Epworth League

Graham Open to Taking Crusade Behind Iron Curtain

Billy Graham said he would take his religious outreach to the Soviet Union if invited. The Paris crusade ended with a standing crowd at Palais des Sports as 11,000 attended and 587 decided to follow Christ. An exiled Russian princess urged him to preach in her country. He planned to attend the World Baptist Alliance in London next month to seek contacts with Soviet church leaders.

Paris Billy Graham Soviet Union Angel Gabriel Graham World Baptist Alliance London Baptist Palais Des Sports Christ

Texas polio cases rise to 52 for year

Polio reports from the State Health Department show Texas added 52 new cases in the week ending June 4, bringing the year total to 340. The tally includes 19 paralytic and 23 non paralytic cases, with 10 unspecified. Harris County led with five paralytic and six non paralytic cases.

Austin Texas State Health Department Harris County

Durham Ant Kil powder promises quick ant elimination

An advertisement offers DURHAM'S ANT-KIL powder to rid premises of all ants. It suggests dusting in dens for quick results and notes a 1 lb sprinkler top can price of 69 cents.

Durham

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