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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
3
Lightweight all cotton crepe robes with raglan sleeves and large patch pockets. Available in blue or rose shades, sizes 10 to 20, designed for early mornings or late night snacks with easy care, light cooling comfort.
Mrs. Anna Silvey hosted the Greenwood Circle gathering with Mrs. Pearl Douglas leading opening prayer. Members approved making ditty bags for servicemen in cooperation with the Red Cross and heard a program on Short-term Missionary presented by Mrs. Henry Baker Jr. and others.
Mrs C G White led the second chapter of The Chains Are Strong during a Tuesday morning mission study session. Calendar of Prayer was read by Mrs Grady Stamps and prayers were offered for the sick and missionaries. Mrs Willie Whitten joined as a new member. Other attendees included Mrs W B Gartrell and Mrs J O ate. In the Rebekah Class, Mrs C B Nobles hosted on Monday evening with Mrs W L Fikman presiding. They voted to cooperate with First Baptist Church Sunday School on new draperies and discussed summer visitation. Mrs Jim Bettis presented the devotional Changes in the Church and light refreshments were served by Mrs A T Williams to several members.
The Metropolitan Police of London formed in 1829 established its headquarters in an area that once housed a palace used by visiting kings of Scotland, giving the district its famous name Scotland Yard.
Television critic notes coast to coast thrill as CBS debuts Showtime replacing Red Skelton and NBC counters with Show Case 68. Both summer musical variety entries aim for high energy and spectacle, signaling a new season push in network entertainment.
Jigsaw contours offer base relief depth on 500 piece puzzles printed on thick sponge plastic with strong interlock. An arm rest car caddy doubles as snack surface. A heat reflecting ironing board cover, cloth-of-steel fabric, promises three year durability. Indoor outdoor carpeting in 11 colors resists stains, odors, mildew and vacuuming or hose cleaning. London controversy and TV guest hosts spark mixed reviews of Showcase 68 with Lloyd Thaxton.
Mrs. Bob Clopton served as guest speaker at the Candy Stripers regular meeting held Sunday afternoon in the Tommy Shelton home. Cindy Shelton presided as president. Twenty two members attended with advisor Mrs. Bob White. Refreshments were served.
Former actor Roger Smith, known for 77 Sunset Strip, has purchased screen rights from a big production company for The Town That Took a Trip. Details on adaptation and release not disclosed.
All day meeting of Union Flat HDC in the home of Mrs. R C Law Wednesday. Thursday 2 30 p m South Childress HDC Good Neighbor Club Kirkland HDC 7 pm Evening HDC Friday 230 p m High Point H DC.
The hospital released the visiting hours and admissions list for today and Tuesday. Admitted are H A Giley, Mickie Goree, Mrs. Rober Sanford of Dallas. dismissed include Mary E. Collins and Mrs. J M Mullins with other names noted.
Freshmen girls were honored with a punch party in the high school homemaking department hosted by summer students and instructors Mrs. W. I. Hughes and Miss Barbara Waybourn. Presidents Patti Smotherman and Gayla Hutton led the program with aides Vikki May and Lynn King. several students were named as honorees and guest Toni Key attended. A program highlighted homemaking courses and FHA activities.
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with a warmer feel and a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Local residents Sue Bemus and family Calli Qualls and Marvin Qualls visit J T Mitcham in Fredericksburg and G H Farmer in Throckmorton for HemisFair in San Antonio.
Earnest M. Smith of Chil dress was listed today as a patient in Northwest Texas Hospital at Amarillo. The report notes his admission status and location within the Amarillo medical facility.
Farm spokesman Dean rejects that workers earn starvation wages. He says fruit and vegetable growers pay $1.15 per hour federal minimum. He laments farmers being made a scapegoat and notes a May 17 telegram to the Today show requesting equal time for farmers, which received no reply.
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