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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

3

Skirts with es Soap ein sizes Reduced To

A fragmentary sports brief reports changes in clothing sizes for a team or event. Details are unclear, but the note references reduced sizes and related apparel adjustments impacting players or staff.

Family night and church gatherings announced

Calendar notes call for Family night at Central Ian Church First Methodist Church with a lawn picnic. Thursday lists Grandees of First Methodist parlor and a 2 p m HDC event at North Childress, followed by a 3 p m church gathering at the church.

Central Ian Church First Methodist Church First Methodist

Mission Program Is Given King Memorial WSCS

Mrs Van McCoy presented a March of Mission Dollars program to the King Memorial Methodist Church WSCS at their regular meeting Monday evening. Assisting were Mrs Walkup Mrs Overbey and Mrs Lassen. The meeting opened with Take My Life and Let It Be and prayer by Mrs Overbey. Scrip tures were Luke 12 27 28 and John 4 5 14. Mrs Teague presided in president absence. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Present included Mesdames Walkup McCoy Overbey Teague Arnold and Lassen.

van McCoy King Memorial Methodist Church WSCS Ed Walkup E. C. Overbey Raymond Lassen Overbey Marvin Teague Mesdames Walkup McCoy Pverbey Teague J. C. Arnold Lassen

Soul Winning Experiences Lesson For WMU Meeting

Reverend Joe Allen led the sixth chapter of Soul Winning Experiences for the WMU at First Baptist Church. About 35 members attended the Tuesday morning Bible study, with hymns and prayers guiding the session.

Joe Allen WMU First Baptist Church Carl Hudson H. M. Baker, Jr Wesley Riker Joe King

Pilgrims and Mayflower Shipboard Terms Quiz

A historical word puzzle lists clues about Mayflower era figures such as Standish and John and terms linked to Plymouth and Pilgrims. The crossword style hints cover ships, gods, signsers, and daily life aboard the Mayflower with references to officers, plant life, and religious figures.

Central Christian Church Hosts Dunn Rushing Wedding

Dorothy Moyle Dunn and A J Rushing exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony at Central Christian Church ChilDress. Kenneth E Jones officiated with family and friends present. A reception followed at the couple's home before their Colorado Springs trip and future residence on Avenue K Northwest. Out of town guests included Tate Owen Barnhill Jones Montgomery and Salem among others.

Central Christian Church Dorothy Moyle Dunn A. J. Rushing Childress Kenneth E. Jones Miss Dunn J. A. Dunn Rushing B. E. Rushing Sandi Beth Jones Gary Barnhill Freeman Tate John Alex Rowell Dollie Owen Jo Retta Owen Colorado Springs Colo Avenue K Northwest Tate Fort Worth Owen Freeport Barnhill Jones Clarendon D. H. Montgomery and Son Rex Elk City Okla Tom Salem Turkey

Hudson Family Holds Reunion In Woman's Department Club

About sixty Hudson relatives gathered Sunday at the Woman's Department Club for their annual reunion. After a covered dish luncheon a business meeting set next year’s gathering in Childress. Entertainment featured Linda Hode of Quanah with many family members listed from Amarillo Briscoe Sulphur Bluff and other towns.

Bennie Sims Cynthia Bob Dawson Bobby Neal Amarillo N. C. Hudson Skellytown Otis Mayfield Plainview Myrtle Hudson Orangeville Calif Alma Cross Bertha Benson Clarendon Talmadge Bassham James Sulphur Bluff Willie Hudson Sulphur Springs Pete Hamilton David Thurman Dement Karen Roy Williamson L. T. Hudson F. B. Hudson Bud Kiker Childress

New Circle Of WSCS Meets In Garrison Home

The first meeting of the Andrews Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist was held at Mrs. Lonnie Garrison’s home. Mrs. W. E. Andrews led the opening prayer and business session, with officers named for committees and a film on A New Kind of Building shown.

WSCS Garrison Home Lonnie Garrison Andrews Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W. E. Andrews Rollo Davidson A. F. Verner J. M. Crawford Henry Hawkins D. C. McKinney A. Cummings Tom Roberson Mesdames Crawford Cummings Davidson Frank Dorsey George Faulkner Pete Goffar R. E. Jones Wade McConnell McKinney Verner

Hospital Admits and Discharges Reported in Childress

Jim Scott admitted on Wednesday at Childress General Hospital. Mrs Marion Hightower of Panhandle was admitted on Wednesday. Discharges include Mrs W Brown on Tuesday and Mrs Jim Thomas on Wednesday. Also listed are Mrs M C Payne and Mrs J A Tipton from Northfield on Wednesday.

Jim Scott Marion Hightower Panhandle W. . Brown Jim Thomas M. C. Payne J. A. Tipton Northfield

Retire to Florida Dream Fronted by Candid Couple

A long letter from Elmer and Irma Ss recounts leaving teaching after 38 and 10 years respectively to retire in St. Petersburg. They detail moving plans, costs, and lessons learned from earlier Florida trips, including housing, water issues, and a potential laundromat idea. They settled on St. Pete for city life, community, and warmer winters, budgeting pensions of about 2900 and 760 dollars and projecting a two-bedroom home.

Florida Chamber of Commerce St. Petersburg Irma St. Pete S. Q A.C.D. A

Birthday wishes for Joan Dakil Tanner

Mrs. John Ballew and Mrs. R. H. Pieratt join in sending birthday greetings to Joan Dakil Tanner. The note expresses warm regards on the special day.

Joan Dakil Tanner John Ballew R. H. Pieratt

Weather Outlook for Childress Area Shows Warm, Cloudy Days

Considerable cloudiness and warm conditions prevail through Thursday. Widely scattered afternoon thundershowers expected with a low tonight of 69 and high tomorrow of 93. Along with the forecast, several local residents are noted traveling and visiting relatives in Estelline, Lubbock, Big Spring, and Boulder during a 10 day vacation and extended visits.

Childress Floyd Darling Sally Ann John Stagus Estelline Gary Close Cindy Lubbock Boulder Colo Rebecca Ann Joan Kay Cheatheam Big Spring S. T. Cheatheam J. C. Jones

Vacationers Visit and Local Arrivals Across Towns

Children Cheryl Janna and Butch vacation in Estes Park while Mrs M A Metcalf and Mrs Susie Roberts of New Orleans visit in the Ernst Davis home en route to California. Mrs J W Judkins returns from Wills Point where she visited a brother. Sam Green of Ada Tex visits here with her parents. Delbert Turk of Amarillo and the Walkups host visitors, while Roy Stamps tours to Fort Smith Ark.

Cheryl Janna Butch Estes Park Cole M. A. Metcalf Susie Roberts New Orleans Ernst Davis California J. W. Judkins Wills Point Sam Green Adaloma Tex J. T. Price Delbert Turk Amarillo Childress John Shepart Bob Natalia E. C., Herman C. D. Overbey Roy Stamps Lloyd Ft. Smith Ark

Local Visitors Describe Weekend Trips and Family Visits

Northfield News reports a string of social visits. Jack Rucker of Lubbock and his wife stayed with Claud and Olive McDonald during a weekend stopover while en route home. The Shippey family from California visited relatives the Elliot household. Various locals and extended families hosted guests in Bill Bethany and surrounding homes including trip participants to Riodoso New Mexico and other nearby points of interest.

Bill Bethany Jack Rucker Lubbock Claud McDonald Ruckers E. Rucker James Shippey California Bob Elliot Jim Debra Linda Boone Simpson Dale Lane Riodoso Ed McCoy Dolly Tate Terry and Carlene Childress Allan Thomas Jerry Gerald Morris Wellington Newell ‘Timmons Clarendon Calvin Nimmo John and Kelly Garret Tate Ebb Thomas

Press slams coverage while governor recalls cloth gift

Rep Charles S Gubser blasted press glee over Sherman Adams aid troubles calling journalists freeloaders. Gov Robert Meyner disclosed receiving a bolt of cloth at the 1955 governors conference in Chicago and said he prefers ready made suits.

U. S. Pat United Press International Washington Charles S. Gubser Calif Sherman Adams Trenton N.J Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Chicago Boston Bernard Goldfine

Caffre Cat of Nyassaland Linked to House Cat

The Caffre cat of Nyassaland Africa is described as the fore runner of our domesticated house cat in this report.

Nyassaland Africa

Pink And Blue Shower For Mrs. R. Pearce

Mrs. Rodney Pearce was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted in the home of Mrs. T. A. Loter. Carolyn Loter registered guests, and gifts were opened with assistance from Mrs. Edd Anderson. The event featured pink lemonade, mints, a stork centerpiece, and about 35 attendees.

Rodney Pearce T. A. Loter Carolyn Loter Kyle Williams Dick Delaney Edd Anderson Mesdames T. A. Loter Luke Sims C. B. McKeever Buster Garner Troy Hackler Cliff Garner Buddy Morris Tommy King Kenneth Parker C. T. Anderson Rob Hicks Earl Hackler Herbert Morris Paul Shoults C. L. Carter M. E. Jones Jack Norman Jack Felton T. C. Raper Clyde Wels Monty Cameron

Play-Like Clothes Hit Market For Girls

UPI reports a rise in pretend play outfits for girls as retailers offer grown up apparel such as high heeled pumps fringed chemises beads fur stoles and Bre ton hats. Manufacturers and department stores note demand for exclusive pieces including a white bridal dress and veil for the summer marrying season.

Gay Pauley UPI New York Texas Women's Wear Daily

Extreme temps sweep nation with record highs and lows

The nation saw a wide temperature swing with Grand Marais Michigan recording 28 degrees as the coldest reported morning and Thermal California alongside Needles posting a high of 110 degrees on Tuesday according to UPI and the Weather Bureau data.

New York UPI U. S. Weather Bureau Grand Marais Mich Thermal and Needles Calif

Television Schedule Fragments From Wichita Falls to Lubbock

Channel listings show a daily lineup of classics and news across Wichita Falls and nearby stations. Programs include Modern Romances American Bandstand Bugs Bunny Popeye Cartoons Father Knows Best This Is Your Life Men Of Annapolis Adventures of Scott Island Jack Paar Show Brighter Day Secret Storm Edge Of Night Bingo Weather News Douglas Edwards Tales Of Texas Rangers Home Fair Bugs Bunny News & Weather Circus Boy Red Skelton The Big Record Millionaire Ive Got A Secret The Silent Service Harbor Command National News Million Dollar Movie KDUB TV Beaver Steel Hour Stories Showcase Lubbock

Scott Island Jack Paar Bingo Weather & News Douglas Edwards Texas Rangers Channel 13 Susie Doug Edwards Red Skelton Silent Service Harbor Command National News Kdub-Tv Ksyd-Tv Wichita Falls Florian Zabach Public Defender CBS News

Television Schedule Fragments for Wichita Falls Market

Channel 3 listings show a dense daytime to early evening lineup with news programs CBS News and local updates, game shows, soap operas, cartoons, and kids programs. Includes Dotto Truth or Consequences Tic Tac Dough The Edge of Night and Houseparty among others.

Starbright Playhouse

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