Shower Honors Miss Jamie Brewer Before Wedding
Miss Jamie Brewer of Brownwood formerly of Childress received a pre nuptial shower at the Wesley Room of First United Methodist Church. She is the bride elect of Ricky Hamm of Austin. Hostesses listed and gifts included cooking ware and a pottery set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Brewer
Brownwood
Childress
Wesley
First United Methodist Church
Ricky Hamm
Austin
Virgil McGee
Gordon Graviey
Tommy Bailiff
Bert Hargrave
Carl Denny
Richard Bird
Wiley Shires
Walter Lockhoof
John Starkey
Jimmy Turner
Bernie Steed
Leonard Trosper
Wil
Mer Rutledge
Palmer Massey
Bill Clynch
Clarence Harp
Boss Tate
Troy Collins
Alice Bracy
John Glover
Lahoma Bruce
Floyd Mitchell
Russell Moore
Troy Wilson
Wallace Campbell
Lewis Kanagy
Carolle Denny
Dianne Bracy
Maynette Stiner
Miss Brewer
James Brewer
This Week In Childress Events Calendar
A local events roundup lists Eastern Star practice at Masonic Hall at 7 p.m. and multiple showers for Miss Janet Glear and Miss Teresa Gray that evening, a Waller Circle picnic at 7:30, Cox-Farr Post 65 officer installation at 8 p.m., DeMolay Mothers Club meeting Thursday at West Texas Utilities, and Friday features a Trent-Jones wedding at Central Christian and a Church of Christ VBS evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Gray
First Baptist
Waller Circle
Cox-Farr Post
Veterans Building
Birthday greetings for local residents
Happy Birthday tomorrow messages celebrate Mrs. Lonnie Garrison Mrs. Wade McConnell John Hamilton Mrs. Delbert Wasson Mrs. John Ballew Mrs. Clara Beth Adams and Mrs. A G Hargrave in a community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Garrison
Wade McConnell
John Hamilton
Delbert Wasson
John Ballew
Clara Beth Adams
A. G. Hargrave
Hospital News Admits and Discharges Noted
Admitted this week include Mrs. A. H. Wilson and Mrs. Irene Morris on Monday plus Joe Harcrow. Discharges listed include Mrs. J. G. Gilley and W. G. Schrag of Phoenix today. G. W. Campbell and Mrs. Gene Krapper with baby, and J. W. McLain plus Mrs. Bill Hammer of Irving today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilson
Irene Morris
Joe Harcrow
J. G. Gilley
W. G. Schrag
Phoenix
Ariz
G. W. Campbell
Gene Krapper
Baby
J. W. McLain
Bill Hammer
Irving
Clock clocks up a midnight show in Federalsburg home
Alfred Sherman, a bakery employee in Federalsburg Maryland, stages 114 clocks for a nightly midnight concert. The clocks play a mix of waltzes hymns national anthems and religious tunes creating a cacophonous musical display in his home.
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Federalsburg
UPI
Alfred Sherman
Sherman
France
Great Britain
Reunion Sunday In Hildebrand Home
A family reunion was held Sunday at the Hildebrand home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hildebrand. Attendees included Joe and James Richardson and relatives from Blythe California Amarillo Carlsbad Crowell Childress and other local towns. Music was provided by Joe Richardson Blythe and James Richardson Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melenda Kay Hightower
Center
Leonard B. Hightower
S. Hill
Amarillo
Borger
Melenda
Ted Hightower
Childress
J. M. Ferrer
Memphis
T. L. Hildebrand
Joe Richardson
Blythe Calif
James Richardson
Rusty and
Shannon Walters
Blythe
Calif
Nancy
George O’daniel
Dirk and Kelly
Carlsbad
N.M
Charlie Parker
Crowell
Carl Crow
Nora Crow
James
Sid Richardson
Carol
Neva Rothwell
Mary Hunt
Denver Redwine
Local forecast and visiting guests noted
Mostly cloudy and mild with a chance of showers. Low mid 60s, highs in the lower 70s. Houseguests over the weekend include Mrs L W Larmon and family plus several visitors from Oklahoma Texas and California. Kay Winter returns from Hardin Simmons University for the summer as visitors from Victoria Dallas and Lubbock call on local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Larmon
M. H. Dick Jr
San Antonio
Virgil Smith
Gordon Childress
Wasco
Calif
S. G. Smith
Irene Whinery
Blanchard
Okla
Frank Orr
Bethany
Zippered totes debut in bright vinyl picnic designs
The article introduces zippered totes with vivid gay patterns and a swinging handle. Available in single or double sizes, they hold a thermos alone or with lunch.
Proper Curtain Clearance for Summer Drapes
When hanging summer curtains leave a gap of one half to three quarters of an inch from the window sill to prevent sweeping and dirt pickup.
Beauty Pageant Season ushers in Miss Universe contest
The Miss Universe Beauty Pageant executive director Herbert K. Landon says the contest now draws a broader, more dignified lineup from Atlantic City to Miami. He notes few divorces among former contestants and that state and international entrants grow yearly with increasing prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert K. Landon
Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, Inc
Kaiser-Roth
Atlantic City
Greater
Miami
Landon
Polly's Pointers Lambs Wool Comforter Needs Cleaning Hint
A feature column advises careful care for a lambs wool comforter urging use of a professional cleaner to protect texture and warmth. It suggests selecting a cleaner experienced with wool and avoiding high heat or aggressive agitation.
Dry cleaning suits lambs wool comforters best
Readers discuss washing lambs wool comforters and favor dry cleaning to restore loft. One advises woolen mill washing and rebating to create a “new” look, while another uses covers to protect wool and notes winter warmth and light weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Mabel
Chicken Barbecue Tips and Miss Universe Lineup Review
Eight to ten week old broilers prove best for barbecue says Dr. Glenn Froning of the University of Nebraska with slow cooking. The piece also surveys former Miss Universe winners from 1961 to 1967 and notes their post pageant lives and current occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Glenn Froning
University of Nebraska
International Fashion Trends Shift Across Countries
Gay Pauley reports from New York on the Fashion Group Inc meeting where see through mini dresses and unisex styles captivate markets from Japan to Australia. Japanese members wear trouser outfits while discussions note kimono versus Western dress in business and evening wear.
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New York
UPI
Japan
Australia
United States
Mexico City
Acapulco
Fashion Group, Inc
Mexico
Canada
France
Fashion Group
Amiko Kujiraoka
Tokyo
TV hosts shift on Death Valley Days and more season news
Ronald Reagan once hosted Death Valley Days and now Dale Robertson takes over after Robert Taylor's funeral. Leonard Nimoy will appear on Mission Impossible amid Landau exit rumors. Barbara Bain may depart. Rose Marie joins Doris Day show. CBS airs 60 Minutes with Tito interview and Hair footage next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick DU Brow
Holly Wood
UPI
Ronald Reagan
California
Death Valley
Dale Robertson
Abc-Tv
Robertson
Cbs-Tv
Leonard Nimoy
Mr. Spock
Nbc-Tv
Martin Landau
Noy
Landau
Barbara Bain
Rose Marie
Dick van Dyke
CBS TV
60 Minutes
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Doily Craft Ideas Sought by Reader Mrs C J M
Dear Polly prints a note from Mrs. C J M seeking home craft ideas to reuse a collection of six inch lace doilies formerly used on formal service plates. The column invites reader suggestions and tips.
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Polly
Dena solves mattress slip with suspender clips
Dear Polly explains using men’s and boys’ suspenders to anchor fitted sheets on latex mattresses. Clips grip sheet edges while straps run under the mattress, tightened for proper tension, preventing shifting.
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Polly
DENA
Backyard Pool Heaters Extend Seasonal Swimming Time
A pool heater lets use begin earlier in spring and extend into fall, nearly doubling the swimming season for home pools. It maximizes outdoor enjoyment by maintaining comfortable water temperature longer.
Statue of Liberty model linked to Bartholdi mother
A quick quiz notes sculptor Auguste Bartholdi used his mother as the model for the Statue of Liberty. It also reviews dressage aims in horse shows and explains why St John Chrysostom is called golden-mouthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste Bartholdi
John of Antioch
St. John Chrysostom
Chrysostom
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Hildebrand
Kay Winter
Hardin-Simmons University
Benny Bailey
Weatherford, Tex
Mrs
Felton Lane
Barbara Haggard
Denton
LeRoy Reeves
Victoria
Guy Corn
Dallas
Mel Braden
Larry Huff
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Business Mens Assurance Company
Childress, Texas
J. W, Jess Baker
the Charmers Primp
Neaj
Sylvia Hitchcock
U.S.A
Margaretta Arvidsson
Lamb's Wool
By Polly Cramer
Ekmma
Sals
Miami Beach
Sweden
Eileen Ford
Otto Stupakoff
Apasra Hongsakula
Thailand
Corinna Tsopli
Greece
Steven Zax
20Th Century-Fox
Ieda Vargas
Brazil
Porto Allegre
Norma Nolan
Argentina
Marlene Schmidt
Germany
Apasta Hongsakula
Gay Pauley
Ost
Ty Hardin
Linda Bement
Manuel Yccaza
Akiko Kojima
Akira Takiada
Glamor
Television In Review
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