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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1962
Page
3
Outdoor grill idea features Spicy Beef Kebabs yielding 20 skewers with sirloin beef marinated in lemon juice vinegar and oil, grilled over coals or broiled, paired with ears of corn cooked 20 to 25 minutes. The recipe includes salt chili powder thyme oregano ginger garlic salt pepper bay leaf and lemon juice with notes on serving.
Hat shop promotes a sale on fresh, summery hats in white navy bone and black with smooth and rough straw options. Prices reduced to clear stock and rapidly disappearing.
Movie critic notes Stravinsky TV premiere signals potential for more network driven original programs. He discusses rising costs reducing single sponsor power and the need to leverage networks talent and local productions. Mentions CBS I Got A Secret 10th anniversary and upcoming TV events and premieres.
Hutchins and his children Kelly Kim and Holly were honored at their home with an informal afternoon social hour. Hosts were Joe Bob Nivens Don Leary Joe Allen Ballard. Refreshments for 40 guests were served and gifts opened for the family.
Miss June Prince bride elect of Bob Garri was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs J A Stinnett’s home. Guests registered in the bride’s book and gifts included an electric mixer. The group sang Let Me Call You Sweetheart as gifts were opened with help from Prince’s mother and the groom’s mother Mrs Merrell Conn.
The Needle Club met at the Community House with Mrs. Iris McQueen as hostess. Guests included Mrs. Mamie McGuire and Miss Vannett McGuire of Lemesa. The group planned another meeting on July 10 with Mrs. Inez Moore hosting and a quilt to be completed for the hostess.
Builder notes emphasize room for additional storage requires at least a 24 inch deep section, not including door thickness, to accommodate shelving and access.
The Modern Home Club announces its committees for the upcoming year led by president Mrs. Jerry Dugan. Officers include vice president Mrs. Jimmy Turner secretary Mrs. Albert Bird and treasurer Mrs. J J Westenburg.
Several men from the community attended the association Brotherhood meeting at Travis Baptist Church in Memphis. Speaker C. J. Humphris of Amarillo addressed attendees as guests. Mrs. Bill Abram and children of Estelline visited Mrs. R. B. Phillips. A daughter Terri Lynn arrived June 7 at Odom Hospital in Memphis weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces.
Special class members gathered at Mrs. W. K. Jones home for a June meeting. Mrs. Agnes Bailey led the devotional with Bible verses on remembrance and witnessing and a prayer. Dismissal prayer was by Mrs. Everett Richerson and games followed with refreshments served to several attendees.
Calvary Baptist women held a brief business session and Mission Study in the educational building. They voted to meet at 9 30 a m on Tuesdays in summer, formed a nominating committee, and read a calendar of prayer. Reverend Gordon Highfill led the class and closing prayer. attendees included Mrs C E Wilhite Mines Highfill J W Kitchens Becky Grantham Georgia Stevenson Francis Burns and Miss Tommye Ann DeSha 70.
The article notes fashionable summer male coats and light weight variants, Samuel Robert leather outfits, a $225 24 karat gold snakeskin coat, and leather trims on pockets and jackets. It also describes play- clothes styled PJs for children aged two to eight for drive-in movie nights and the drive-in sleep-in trend.
The fall fashion note highlights suit-boots for women that rise slightly above the ankle. Recommended to wear with suits, the silhouette originated in Europe and is now making its mark in trends.
The scene includes Mr and Mrs Nathan Hughs visiting Fort Worth relatives, Mrs Otis Cobb and Mrs Bill Ross traveling to Lubbock to see sisters, Mrs Will Smith hosting visitors from Hobbs and Lakeview, Susan Richards recovering from measles, and Mamie McGuire with granddaughter Vannett McGuire visiting in Lamesa. Dinner guests included Jerry Don Smith and Jeff from Memphis at Orval Phillips residence.
A flurry of visits and guests intertwines Kirkland households with relatives and friends from Greenwood Arkansas Amarillo Quanah Clinton Oklahoma Long Beach La Jolla New Mexico Albuquerque Vernon Gatesville Lubbock and beyond. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Clements Mr. and Mrs. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Byars Mr. and Mrs. Myers Mrs. Horn Mrs. Pickrel and many others as wedding and family events weave through regional kinships.
Locals see partly cloudy mild weather through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms and highs near 86. A birth announced for Harvey Wayne Compton’s daughter weighed eight pounds six ounces at Bryan. Local moves and illnesses noted among residents including Johnsons moving to Amarillo and families visiting Childress.
George Smith and Dick Preston appear in the Quanah hospital notes. Mrs Elsie Hamilton of Childress is listed as a patient. Tom Prince has been transferred to Endi Oklahoma and will be joined by his family around July 1. Ron Dishman and Dave Brummett Jr plan to return Saturday after CYW Conference. Judy Baker Cheryl Decker Marsha Thaten and Patsy Dishman prepare to leave Monday for Chi Rho Camp.
Happy birthday tomorrow to Arlie Key W M Richardson Juanine Pryor Mrs. Gayle Price Virginia Rucker and Sunday to Russell Jones.
A group of the North Childress club met at Mrs. W. M. Cross home to work on record books and finalize plans for Thursday night dress review. Attendees included Jane Ragsdale Maryanna Roche Patsy Dishman and Susan Cross.
Roxie Bryant of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. John Belt returned recently from Tolar Grandbury and Gunter visiting relatives. Several families hosted relatives from Burkburnett Paducah Altus and Childress with dinners and church visits noted.
Admitted names include C. C. McRae of Estelline on Thursday and Lyndon Coffman also Thursday. Discharges include Ester Arnn Lena Scott and several others today.
Channel schedules show KFOX KSYD KGNC KVII and others with a full lineup from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Programs feature Westerns detective dramas comedies news weather and cartoons including Kulka Ollie Cisco Kid Wild Bill Hickok Route 66 Peter Gunn Sea Hunt Twilight Zone and 77 Sunset Strip.
Televised lineup lists multiple shows across stations KGNC and KSYD including morning cartoons Shari Lewis Show Captain Kangaroo and Mighty Mouse and afternoon dramas Gunsmoke Twilight Zone and Perry Mason. Evening fare features The Tall Man Have Gun Will Travel and Roy Rogers along with news weather and sports updates.
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