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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1957

Page

7

Swiss Memories From Lucerne To Munich On The European Express

Traveler notes lay out a vivid rail journey from Lucerne to Munich with Swiss scenes of mossy trees tame birds and fondue critique. The reporter, family companions, and a chance encounter with actor Kirk Douglas color a somber Munich stop amid war-damaged streets and a chilly continental breakfast.

Amsterdam Lucerne Switzerland Suisse Germany Maudie Hiedelburg

Bride Gail L. V. Herbert Perkins Feted In Two Social Events

Mrs. L V Perkins, formerly Gail Herbert, received a come and go bridal shower at Mrs. Ted Shelton home with guests welcomed by Mrs Shelton. A lingerie shower and slumber party followed with games, movies, snacks, and ghoul stories, ending with breakfast at the White home.

Gail White Sonia Gresham Leonora Stevens Gail L. V

Mrs Smith Hostess To Larkspur Club

Mrs Jessie Smith assisted by Mrs W A Hubbard hosted the Larkspur Club gathering at the Smith home on Thursday afternoon. Roses from her garden adorned the rooms while the meeting opened with the Lord's prayer and a yard work round table discussion. Refreshments followed with cake lemonade and mints served to club members and two guests from Vernon.

Jessie Smith W. A. Hubbard Larkspur Club Smith Home

Wedding Vows Exchanged By Gail Helbert Perkins

Miss Gail Helbert of Childress and L V Perkins of Post united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother in Childress. The ceremony was officiated by George Clark. Reception followed with pink carnation decor and a four tier cake. The couple will reside in Post where he works for a highway construction firm. Mrs Perkins is a junior in high school. Out‑of‑town relatives attended from Amarillo and Post.

Childress Roma Gail Helbert L. V. Perkins Carey Miss Helbert Lewis Mullins Avenue K L. L. Herbert Mr. Perkins L. K. Perkins Post George Clark Carey First Baptist Church L. V and Gail Miss Fern Cawthon Dacron Dean Weatherly Ted Shelton W. Cawthon Perkins

HD Club Plans Craft Day at Community House

South Childress Home Demonstration Club members met at Mrs. W. M. Stiner's home to set an all day craft day at the Community House in Fair Park on June 27 starting at 9 AM. Co-hostess Mrs. J. H. DeArmond, health program by Mrs. C. M. Gravley, devotional by Mrs. Stiner, council report by Mrs. B. N. Yates, secretary treasurer report by Mrs. Lewis Meinzer, guests Mrs. Felton Lane and Jimmy Stiner Amarillo, accordion music by Mrs. Ed Fite, with attendees including Mrs. M. A. Cooper, Charlie Scott, Mrs. E. Higginbotham, C. C. Cope, C. M. Lane.

Fair Park South Childress Home W. M. Stiner Stiner J. H. DeArmond C. M. Gravley Council B. N. Yates Lewis Meinzer Ora Givens Felton Lane Jimmy Stiner Amarillo Ed Fite Mmes. M. A. Cooper Charlie Scott M. E. Higginbotham C. C. Cope C. M. Lane

Needle Club Meets With Mrs Phillips

Harrell Chapel Needle Club met in regular session Tuesday afternoon in the Community House with Mrs Cecil Phillips as hostess. Guests Joy Phillips Linda Sue Widener and Joyce Widener attended. Refreshments were served to Mines Otis Cobb Edith Sims Louis Richards Paul Buchanan Orval Phillips Widener and others. Next meeting will be July 8 with Mrs Paul Buchanan as hostess.

Harrell Chapel Harrell Chapel Needle Club Cecil Phillips Roy Widener Joy Phillips Linda Sue Widener Joyce Widener Otis Cobb Edith Sims Louis Richards Paul Buchanan Orval Phillips Widener

Portuguese Woman Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Maria Pereira Alves returned to her Oporto residence after treatment for a bruised rib. She vowed not to argue with her husband over salad preparation, insisting she tried to interfere but was elbowed aside.

Oporto Portugal Maria Pereira Alves

Mrs Garrison Honored At Bridal Shower

Mrs Jack Garrison formerly Alda Beth Craig was feted at a bridal shower hosted in the home of Mrs Ralph Weddington. Guests signed a white leather bound guest book and admired a registry laid with white lace and rose decor. Floral arrangements and crystal pieces decorated the table as music filled the room. Mrs C H Craig and Mrs N T Maxwell assisted with opening gifts.

Fern Cawthon Shirley Jones Crystal Gail L. V Jack Garrison Alda Beth Craig Ralph Weddington M. A Mills Bill Brown W. C. Harp Joe B. Mills C. H. Craig N. T. Maxwell Mmes. Brown Harp Truman Webb Cecil Braly Roy Key Jack Long Lillie Roddy Willis Moran Bill Peery Mary Lee Weddington

Border tax clash over Edwin Giels property at Park Ridge

In Park Ridge and neighboring Woodcliff Lake a border dispute pits two towns over Edwin Giels land. Giels has been assessed by both communities amid the tax squeeze and contested assessments.

Park Ridge Edwin Giels Woodcliff Lake Giels

Miss Rascoe Weds Jacky Davis in Childress Twilight Ceremony

Miss Barbara Rascoe of Childress married Jacky Davis of Northfield in a simple twilight ceremony at the Luther Bradley home in Childress. The couple, joined by attendants Miss Maureen Sehorn and Bill Sport, will reside in Odessa where he works in a machine shop.

Luther Bradley Childress Barbara Rascoe Jacky Davis Northfield C. G. Rascoe City Mr. Davis H. E. Davis Bradley Maureen Sehorn Bill Sport Miss Rascoe Davis Odessa Paula Mae Bradley

Oklahoma couple married in quiet Childress ceremony

Bettye Sells of Weatherford Okla and Gene Morrow of Gould Okla were wed Friday in a double ring ceremony at the Ira L Parrack home with Parrack officiating. Both were senior students at Southwestern State College Weatherford and plan to resume studies in fall.

Childress Bettye Sells Weatherford Okla Gene Morrow Gould Ira L. Parrack Parrack First Baptist Church Miss Sells

Local TV Schedule Adjustments Notation Noted

The CSN and KSYD KFOX TV guides list daily programs with times and titles from Cartoon Carnival to World News Roundup. The page notes the paper will not be responsible for program changes.

Telecast Schedule Listing for SYD TV Channel 6

Channel guide of programs with times and titles including News 700 Captain Kangaroo Arthur Godfrey Show, The Price Is Right Truth or Consequences and NBC Matinee Theatre. Also lists weather segments Today and Tomorrow and various soap operas and game shows.

News Gary Moore Arthur Godfrey Showtime Miss Brooks Bob Crosby Timmy Dean NBC

Corsage Making Demonstration At Tell Home Club Meeting

Linda Keel and Virginia Moran led a corsage making demonstration for the Tell Home Demonstration Club during a regular meeting at Mrs. Tom Goff's home. A fruit desserts demo followed by a devotional, council report, and plans for the next gathering at Mrs. Jim Orr's home were shared.

Linda Keel Virginia Moran Tell Home Demonstration Club Tom Goff Jim Phillips Ernest Kea Jim Orr Maxwell Willis Moran Rita Moran Rita Conn Wanda Tristan Mabry Joe Crain Robbie Maxwell Jerry Johnson Nell Conn Gus Woods J. O. Tate Ethel Smith Edna Crain Janie Mabry Margaret Groseclose Ernest Rea Maxwell

Birthday wishes for Arlene Key Juanica Green

A birthday tribute lists Arlene Key Juanica Green W John Richardson Virginia J Rucker and Juarine Pryor as celebrants today with warm regards from friends and family.

Arlene Key Juanica Green W. M. Richardson Virginia J. Rucker Juarine Pryor

Fielding Couple Welcomes Two Sons on Fathers’ Dates

Mr and Mrs James Ko Fielding welcomed twins, with their first son born on Mr Fielding’s father’s birthday and the second on his maternal grandfather’s birthday, marking a double family milestone in Chicago.

Chicago James Ko Fielding Mr. Fielding

Fountain of Youth program highlighted by Tell South Side group

Mrs Rose Mary Smith presented a Fountain of Youth program at the Tell South Side Baptist Women's Missionary Union meeting hosted by Mrs J O Tate. Prayers, devotions, and a hymn followed led by Mrs Ernest Rea and Mrs John Browning with a benediction by Aubrey Testerman. Hostess served refreshments to a list of attendees including Mrs A J Lyles Arthur Jones E Rea Nancy John Browning and others.

A. J. Lyles Arthur Jones E. Rea Nancy John Browning J. A. Smith Alton and Bryan Sam Randolph Jim Phillips Tom Goff Sarah Beth Rhodes

Program Given On Bedroom Furniture

An afternoon program on The Selection of Bedroom Furniture was presented by Mrs. Weldon Lane and Mrs. J. E. Kelley for Quaker Home Demonstration Club members. Hostesses were Mrs. Grady Parr and Mrs. F. E. Biddy. The meeting opened with a devotional and roll call.

Weldon Lane J. E. Kelley Quaker Home Demonstration Club Grady Parr F. E. Biddy FE. F. Adams Max Foster Jim Bill Shaw Fort Worth Charlie Howard Mmes Clyde Hackler W. L. Foster K. J. Arnn

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