This Week on Childress Community Events
THURSDAY 7:30 p.m. DeMolay Mothers Club in West Texas Utilities conference room. FRIDAY 7-8 p.m. Shower for Miss Glenda Webster in First Baptist Fellowship Hall. 7 p.m. Trent-Jones wedding in Central Christian. 7:30 p.m. Church of Christ WBS evening program. SATURDAY 7:30-8:30 p.m. Pre nuptial shower for Miss Carole Reed and David Baker in Central Christian Church. 9 p.m. Elks Lodge 1113 orchestra dance for members only. SUNDAY 2-5 p.m. Reception for Miss Evelyn Teague in W. W. Teague home, 300 3rd St. SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay Mothers Club
West Texas Utilities
Glenda Webster
First Baptist Fellowship Hall
Trent-Jones
Central Christian
Church of Christ Wbs
Carole Reed
David Baker
Central Christian Church
Elks Lodge
Evelyn Teague
Reception for Miss Evelyn Teague at Weldon W. League home
All classmates teachers and friends are invited to a Sunday reception honoring Miss Evelyn Teague at the home of Lt. Col. Ret and Mrs Weldon W League 200 3rd St Southeast Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Miss Teague arrived Sunday from Germany where she has been teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Teague
Weldon W
Grady Parrs Host Turkey Dinner at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Parr hosted a turkey dinner Sunday at their High Point home. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. F. O. Parr of Illinois, Grady Parr’s brother, and a large group: R. J. Clark, Travis Parr and sons of Slaton, Clee Parr and children of Memphis, Tommy Isbell and son of Cee Vee, Bruce Parr and children, and Mrs. J. I. Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Grady Parr
F. O. Parr
Illinois
Hughes
First United Methodist Church
Childress
R. J. Clark
Travis Parr
Slaton
Clee Parr
Memphis
Tommy Isbell
Language labs face gaps in foreign language mastery
Patricia McCormack reports Samuel Puner of Educational Audio Visual Inc notes U.S. language labs are underused and teachers vary in effectiveness. He cites 15 minutes daily in labs as efficient when paired with classroom work, and highlights hiring flexible educated women to staff materials editing and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia McCormack
New York
UPI
United States
Samuel P. Puner
America
Uncle Sam
Puner
Educational Audio Visual Inc
Pleasantville
N.Y
Atlantic
Power
Poner
Cates Circle approves committee chairmen for coming year
Cates Circle of First United Methodist Church approved its year slate at a final meeting before summer adjournment. Named were Mrs. John F. Cates chairwoman, co chairwoman Mrs A V McFarland program chairman Mrs E C Pryor spiritual life Aubra Hawkins treasurer Mrs Virgil Ellis love offerings and cards Mrs J L Benham food chairman Mrs Nolen Evans and Mrs O W Carlson reporters and Mrs Dewey Smith memorials Others present included Mrs Maddox Mrs J E Shewbert and visitors with devotional and prayer led by Mrs Hudson and Mrs Pryor and singing Moment By Moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
First United Methodist Church
John F. Cates
A. V. McFarland
E. C. Pryor
J. D. Hudsson
Aubra Hawkins
Virgil Ellis
J. L. Benham
Nolen Evans
O. W. Carlson
Dewey Smith
J. D. Hudson
Alvis Maddox
R. G. Gentry
Cecil Pryor
Mmes
S. W. Hunter
J. Ross Bell
Mmes. Maddox
J. E. Shewbert
Peninsula Area Size Report
The Arabian peninsula covers about 1 million square miles, a vast landmass rich in desert regions and strategic geography. This figure highlights its expansive scale relative to surrounding regions and its prominence in historical trade routes.
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Arabian Peninsula
Achieving That Smooth Look A Model's Beauty Secrets
New York feature on Wilhelmina a famed model turned mentor sharing how aspiring models develop the smooth look. She outlines training three months with lighting poses and makeup mastery plus skin care diet sleep and hairpiece management for flexible look shifts.
Summer Shorts Sale Sparks Confusion in Puzzling Ad
An ad fragment shows Summer Shorts in all sizes and colors with Reg 5.98 pricing but garbled text repeats the offer. It mentions Willy becoming a second mother figure and a caution about youth careers being limited if they act prematurely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Television censorship discussed in Producers Guild journal
In Hollywood, the Journal of the Producers Guild of America examines television censorship with an article by David Levy. He notes generational shifts, cites Laugh-In and the Smothers Brothers, and argues satire reveals venality in big business and politics while the public ultimately decides what stays on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
Producers Guild of America
David Levy
NBC
Levy
Smothers Brothers Hour
Congress
H. L. Mencken
George Bernard Shaw
Will Rogers
Henry Morgan
Oscar Levant
Fred Allen
Sid Caesar
Jack Paar
Steve Allen
Nbc-Tv
CBS
Smothers Brothers
Bonanza
America
Cartrights
Lucille Ball
The
Shower for Miss Janet Gloar Prepares Wedding News
An informal pre nuptial shower honoring Miss Janet Gloar was hosted Tuesday evening at Mrs. Pat Jones home. Miss Gloar and Andy Longbine plan to wed June 28 at First Baptist Church with her mother Mrs. C. B. Glear and grandmother present along with the groom’s mother Mrs. L. L. Longbine. Hostesses included Mesdames John Gay Bert Hargrave Wilbur Williams J P McConnell Garland Collins Clark Duke Sam West Lyman Davenport Rowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Gloar
Pat Jones
Gloar
Andy Longbine
First Baptist Church
C. B. Glear
Hugh H. Joiner
L. L. Longbine
Mesdames
John Gay
Bert Hargrave
Wilbur Williams
J. P. McConnell
Garland Collins
Clark Duke
Sam West
Lyman Davenport
Rowden
High Point News Highlights Social Visits Across Towns
Mrs F E Biddy notes visitors in Wellington and Paducah as well as trips to Wichita Falls Childress Olton Amarillo and Abilene. Local families welcome relatives attend birthdays recoveries and travel to see friends with extensive social rounds in McMurry College connections and Hoot Jones homes.
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F. E. Biddy
Stanley Terry
Wellington
Horace Small
W. J. Sharp
Chick Johnson
Wichita Falls
Charlie Cargill
Childress
John Trones
Dana
W. R. Greenroyd
Mildred Jones
Hoot Jones
Ralph Watson
Wilson Holman
Paul Rogers
E. F. Adams
Donna Simmons
Julia Browning
Elbert Kelley
Larry Webb
Edd Free
Bovina
Roul Barron
B. A. Bryant
Bill Kelleys
Wayne McLeash
Amarillo
Allan
Neighbors
Altus
Lillie McFatridge
J. T. Morrises
Carl Millers
Olton
Shorty Smith
Smith
Joe Bob Smith
Lynn Morris
Miller
Donald Miller
Tammy
Smiths
John Campbells
Houston
E. L. Adams
Rawleigh Adams
Estelline
Quinten Adams
Lockney
Danny Davies
Lubbock
Okla
Germany
Laura Henley
Leon Henley
Willis Cato
Carol
B. F. Hobson
Lockett
J. F. Henley
Roy Conway
Local Rotary Assembly Attendees Listed in Levelland
Rotarians Bill Sager Clarence Carter Charles Reynolds and James Icenhower attended the annual Assembly of District 573 in Levelland with Doyle McKinney of Fort Worth as moderator. Visiting relatives and churchgoers were noted among locals, including Miss Carrie Mae Diggs and family, and others from Amarillo, Glen dale, and Williamsport.
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Rotary International
Levelland
Childress
Bill Sager
Clarence Carter
Charles Reynolds
James Icenhower
Doyle McKinney
Fort Worth
McKinney
Edward E. Diggs
el Paso
Carrie Mae Diggs
Shower honors Miss Carole Reed and David Baker
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Carole Reed and her fiancé David Baker is planned Saturday evening from 7 30 to 8 30 at Central Christian Church.
Patio sink and drinking fountain idea for backyards
A backyard patio concept highlights adding a sink with hot and cold water plus a drinking fountain to enhance entertaining and relaxation. The feature suggests upgrading outdoor spaces with practical water amenities for convenience and enjoyment.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted
Admitted Mary A Freeman Tuesday Danny Murphy and Oliver Calloway of San Marcos California today Mary E Simmons admitted. Discharged Mr and Mrs John Morris and Mrs Charlene Lankford Mrs Jack Bybee and Mrs George W Martin of Amarillo today.
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Mary A. Freeman
Danny Murphy
Oliver Calloway
San Marcos
Calif
Mary E. Simmons
John Morris
Charlene Lankford
Jack Bybee
George W. Martin
Amarillo
Lengthening Shirt Tails For Husbands In Polite Style
Polly advises adding fabric to shirt tails with a hidden under seam to lengthen shirts without showing. A four inch longer finished tail is suggested using a matching fabric piece attached beneath the edge, plus careful hemming and side slits to keep the tail down. A reader questions a ten inch cut and suggests six inches instead, while another shares success with six inch tails on plaid shirts.
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Polly
Rose
M. B
Polly's Problems Readers seek help with stubborn fabric stains
Dear Polly asks how to remove the black from clothesline items. The writer Marjorie states she has tried everything but nothing works and seeks practical guidance from readers on stain removal.
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Polly
Marjorie
Polly's Problem or Solution Idea Contest
A brief notice invites readers to submit a home making idea for Polly to consider. Readers are asked to write Polly in care of the newspaper and include their problem solving idea for a possible feature.
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Polly
Shower to honor Glenda Webster bride elect
An informal shower honoring Miss Glenda Webster will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. Miss Webster and Henry Frost Jr. are to wed next month.
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Glenda Webster
First Baptist Church
Miss Webster
Henry Frost Jr
Local social notes recount Dallas and Texas guests visiting Rhodes and Goff families
Mrs. Tom Goff hosted guests including Charles Rhodes, and Mrs. John Conner with Wayne. J. D. Cox visited Hall County Hospital with Stinnett and others. Stinnett recovered at home. Everett Corbin of Plainview and kids Sarah Beth and Leda Kay visited Rhodes. Amarillo resident Vernon Conner visited Lee Diggs. Truman Mabry home hosted Mabry of Lubbock, Verschelde of Hereford, and Mabry of Quanah with Tammie and Teddy staying longer. Other visits included J. L. Richardson home in Amarillo, Gene Gambol home with several guests, and Neal Keys from Childress visiting Gambols.
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Tom Goff
H. B. Rhodes
Charles Rhodes
John Conner
Wayne
Dallas
J. D. Cox
Hall County Hospital
Memphis
J. A. Stinnett
Ruth Cox
Dr. Goodall
Stinnett
Everett Corbin
Plainview
Sarah Beth
Leda Kay
Vernon Conner
Amarillo
Lee Diggs
Truman Mabry
Tristan Mabry
Lubbock
Duane Verschelde
Hereford
Eddie Jack Mabry
Quanah
Tammie Verschelde
Teddy Mabry
Lotella Voyles
J. L. Ritchardson
Johnnie Ritchardson
Gene Gambol
Jimmy Hutchinson
Sunray
Pat Martinez
Randi
Dumas
Larry
Barry
Stevie
Callie
Neal Keys
Childress
Gambols
James Goff
Chad
First Roman Aqueduct Built in 312 B.C.
Historical note records that the earliest Roman aqueduct was constructed in 312 B.C. The feat marks early Roman engineering and public works development.
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Nea
Wilhelmina
California
Television In Review
High Point News
Cordell and Jones
Cathy Sides
Rebecca Cooper
Jackie Mills
Mrs. W. P. Myers
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F. L. Decker
Dean Decker
Billings, Mont
Church of Christ
Marilyn Lewis
Lefors
Tommy Garrison
Tell
Opal Harp
Mobile
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Winnie Kindle
Kilgore
Eddie Howard
Aila
Hawaii
Phil Burrows
Livingston
Mont
N. R. Branum
Panhandle
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Irene Cunningham
Terry James
Norman Allen
Whiteman Afb
Missouri
M. T. Brantley
Vernon
Jack Abel
Oklahoma City
C. B. Sikes
San Antonio
Maj
Clyde Sides
Wilford Hall
Lackland Air Force Base
George West
West
Linda Baker
Charles Baker
Donna
Debbie Mase
Williamsport
Mases
Niagra Falls
Canada
Aral Sea
Soviet Union
W. L. Painter
Mairl Darnell
Johnny Rucker
Bill Kelley
Floyd Biddy
Lillie Mae Williams
Mary Hightower
Billings
Hospital News
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Palatine Lady
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Oklahoma
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