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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

3

Local Social Schedule Highlights Week Events

This Week lists events at local churches and clubs including a 7 to 9 p.m. Friday pre-nuptial shower for Brenda Boykin, bride-elect of Richard Stotts at First Baptist. Saturday features the Whitten Eubank wedding at First Baptist and Jamie Brewer shower at First Methodist. Sunday includes a Childress Riding Club rodeo arena event.

Brenda Boykin Richard Stotts First Baptist Whitten-Eubank First Baptist Church

Seniors comprise over thirty percent of Pinellas County

Nearly one third of Pinellas County residents are 65 or older, the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research reports. The county's 450,000 population yields about 145,200 seniors, compared with 24.9 percent in the 1960 census.

ST. Petersburg Fla UPS Pinellas County Clearwater Dunedin Theoniversity of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research University U.S

New Look Scarves Dominate Fashion With Maxi Lengths

Womans View notes fashion editors say scarves have evolved beyond simple neckwear. Designers in New York's Seventh Avenue showcase maxi lengths up to 10 feet 5 inches, with patterns in argyle florals and checks from De la Renta Glentex and others.

Gay Pauley UPI New York Isadora Duncan Isadora France Seventh Avenue Oscar de la Renta Gayle Kirkpatrick Tiffeau & Busch de la Renta’s Challis Jacques Tiffeau

Shower Held For Northfield Couple

Northfield residents aided Mrs Mollye Simpson as co hosts with a shower for Dannie Davis and his fiancée Miss Judy Woods of Odessa. Gifts were displayed by his sister Mrs Bettie Simpson. Attendees included Mrs N L Cook Mrs Tom Moore Mrs Clem Timmons Mrs May Matlock Mr Allan Thomas Mrs Delmont Hays and others.

Northfield Mollye Simpson Dannie Davis Judy Woods Odessa Bettie Simpson Mmes. N. L. Cook Tom Moore Clem Timmons May Matlock Allan Thomas Delmont Hays C. M. McDonald Bessie Thomas Weldon Timmons E. M. Timmons R. L. Curlee A. B. Simpson Jim Dobbins Reece Timmons Betty Simpson Dorothy Jameson Gene Head and Sons Rodney and Sidney Fort Worth

Lemons Prove Multirole Kitchen Helper

Dear Polly reader explains how a single lemon stretches across the meal cleanup. She uses quarters for scraping plates, removing fishy odors, brightening pans, softening dishwater, and cleaning a stainless sink, leaving hands soft and surfaces fresh.

Polly

Polly's Problem How to Stop Lint Sticking to Vinyl Chair

Dear Polly, Lois asks how to prevent lint from clinging to a black vinyl chair. Suggestions include using a fabric softener sheet, brushing with a lint roller, and wiping with a damp cloth to remove dust.

Polly Lois

Dear Polly Glove Prep and Grandchild Sleepwear Tips

Dear Polly advises powdering hands with cornstarch before putting on rubber gloves to prevent powder buildup. A reader shares using husband's white cotton T shirts as makeshift nighties for grandchildren and notes the column remains a valued source of practical tips.

Polly A. J G. E Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Polly's Problem or Solution for Itching Feet

Polly writes of a home remedy scheme for itchy sweaty feet caused by a germ. A T-4-L germ killer claim is promoted with foot odor relief and overnight results promised. An ad notes canned Blue Lake green beans at 15 calories per half cup sold by A. L. Harp Drug at 121 Main Street.

A. L. Harp Drug Main Street

Bride-Elect Ricky Hamm to Be Honored at Shower

A reception shower for Miss Ricky Hamm, former resident, is set for 7 to 8 30 p.m. Saturday in the Wesley Room of First United Methodist Church.

Jamie Brewer Ricky Hamm Wesley Room First United Methodist Church

De la Renta Introduces Long Mink Block Scarves

The collection features scarves matching outfits with floor-length drape while dresses or pants stays above the knee. At Tiffeau and Busch designers showcase long scarves including 10-foot mink block iterations.

Tiffeau & Busch de la Renta

Paducah News Highlights Burleson Graduation Turns

Paducah reports Burleson High School graduation where Bill Rushing earned a 95.46 average in a class of 124 and plans to attend Austin College. The piece notes awards for top averages, family ties, church events, and Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church with 249 registered. certificates were issued to 136 students.

Ora Lee Frazier Index Bill Rushing Bob Rushing Burleson Paducah Burleson High School Rushing Price Sandlin Austin College Sherman Charlotte Sandlin Jessie Thomas Joe Rushing Irless Gene Lila Lee Brooks First Baptist Church Kible Manuel Rodriguez Mission Baustista Fellowship Hall McAdams Museum Foard County Robert Beck Dan Collom Missionary Baptist Church Rodriguez Warren Foster Houston Bobby Tomison Foster W. H Bill Mulkey Quanah Bethel Baptist Church Fred Cherry Oklahoma City Cherry Lena Mason Phoenix Ariz Sandefur Sandefurs Hal Sandefur Lubbock Carol Uni

Giraffe Drink Freezes Lime Apple Cooler For Summer

Readers learn a summer beverage idea using apple juice lime and soda. Instructions describe freezing lime juice and peel into ice cubes and serving a lime scented float or tall glass version named Giraffe with lime peel garnish.

Men in Aprons Decline as Fathers Day Heat Rises

New York columnist Nika Hazelton argues men increasingly avoid kitchen work while barbecues preview summer. She criticizes male cooks who wear aprons as a sign of distraction from traditional roles and urges practical careers over gourmet hobbies.

Almond hibachiburger grilled with pineapple rings

A hibachi style beef burger is cooked on a hibachi grill and served with heated buns and toasted slivered almonds arranged with canned pineapple rings for a tropical finish.

Cleaning Upholstery Fabrics With Sponging Technique

Upholstery fabrics such as Acrilan and nylon respond well to sponging with dense lather and a bit of water. Gently sponge arms and backs of furniture to remove oil from hands and heads before it becomes embedded in the fabric.

Mrs. Ralph Sides Elected President of Home Demonstration Club

At a Wednesday meeting the Home Demonstration Club elected Mrs. Ralph Sides as president. Other officers named were Mrs. Fred Clark as vice president, Mrs. Vernon Key as secretary, Mrs. Cook as council delegate, and Mrs. Jess Key as reporter. A devotional from Psalm 48 opened the session, with a council report by Mrs. L V Royall. The group voted to adjourn until September 10 and planned an ice cream party for July 3 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Sides, with burlap flower demonstrations by Mrs. Cook. Refreshments were served to a guest, Mrs. Givens, and members Mines, A L Myers, Jack Sides, and Jess Key.

First Methodist WSCS Meeting Led by Secretary

Mrs. A. J. Johnson Sr presided in the absence of officers at Tuesday afternoon session of the WSCS. Dr. J. E. Shewbert offered the opening prayer. Mrs. A. F. Verner delivered the devotional Salt and Pepper Personality and read from Matthew before closing in prayer. Members adjourned to visit new members and shut ins with Erwin Carter T. C. Bailiff Allen Murray and Lula Mae Carter in attendance.

A. J. Johnson Sr J. E. Shewbert A. F. Verner Shutins Mmes. Erwin Carter T. C. Bailiff Allen Murray Lula Mae Carter

Locals Forecast and Visit Notes Across Towns

Partly cloudy cooler Friday with a slight chance of evening showers. Low mid 50s and Friday high mid 80s. Mrs. Charles Baughn of As land Ohio returns home after visiting her sister Mrs. James Moody and mother Mrs. Roy Coffey at Hollis Nursing Home Hollis Okla. Mrs Shell Townsend and Mary Ann Townsend were in Fort Worth Wednesday. Mrs L L Baker in Amarillo with her father for tests at the Veterans Hospital. Candice Jones and Donna Davis of Amarillo visiting Candice's grandparents Mr and Mrs Dan Jones. Mrs R B Shield formerly Darrellene Holleman of Childress and daughter Sensnea arrive tomorrow to visit with her mother Mrs Lannie Holleman and pick up daughter Sharana who has visited the past two weeks. Guests of A M Privitts over the weekend include Mr and Mrs M E Ratican of Austin Mrs Stanley Bohenek and sons of Burkburnett and Mr and Mrs Fred Deusinger of Littleton Colo. The Privitts and guests attended the Plainview wedding of Danny Andrews son of Dr and Mrs C C Andrews.

Charles Baughn Asland, O James Moody Roy Coffey Hollis Nursing Home Hollis Oklo R. B. Shield Darrellene Holleman Childress Sannesa Lannie Holleman Sharana A. M. Privitts M. E. Ratican Austin Stanley Bohenek Burkburnett Fred Deusinger Littleton Colo Privitts Plainview Danny Andrews C. C. Andrews

Television in Review Paradox of film generation and television influence

film generation grows up with visual orientation via television according to Rick Du Brow. The piece argues tv habits rival reading, shaping attitudes and concepts among youths while adults may resist these trends and romanticize past reading.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI America

Local Visitors Include Several Residents

Mrs. Marie Callaway and Mrs. Bell Blevins visited on Wednesday with Mrs. Delia Bounds and Mrs. T. W. Grafton. A recent visitor with Mrs. Bounds is Jack Price of Carlsbad New Mexico.

Marie Callaway Bell Blevins Delia Bounds T. W. Grafton Bounds Jack Price Carlsbad, N. M

Removing Mildew Stains From White Washables

The guide advises mixing lemon juice and salt to moisten mildew stains, then bleaching in the sun and washing thoroughly. For more tips contact the county home demonstration agent for a "How To Prevent And Remove Mildew" bulletin.

Caution Ad Warns of Kidney Trouble at A L Harp Drug

An advertisement warns that backache leg pains scanty flow and urinary issues may signal kidney disorders. It offers Gentle Bukets diuretic two to three tablets daily for four days with a money back guarantee at A L Harp Drug 121 Main St Childress.

A. L. Harp Drug Main St. Childress

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Helen's High Point First Methodist Church Edd Fite Jacque Waller Lois Klapper Jim Morris Bill Hamner Womans By Polly Cramer NEA Paducah News NEA Food Editor Wichita Falls Beck Southern Baptist Convention New Orleans WMU Brotherhood Helen Hennessy Pop Mom Dad Nika Standen Hazelton Nika Rome Hazelton Fortune Magazine Harper’s Bazaar Woman’s Day The New Yorker Town and Country House and Garden Sunday New York Times O.K Wall Street Nika Hazelton Niko Hazelton Continental Cookery Ralph Sides Kirkland Hoc First Methodist WSCS L. L. Baker Amarillo Veterans Hospital Candice Jones Donna Davis Candice Mrs Dan Jones Television In Review SAO Way Hargrave Ave. G
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