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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

6

Norma Gressett and William Johnston United in El Dorado

Norma Gail Gressett of Kirkland and William Robert Johnston of Quanah wed at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ in El Dorado Oklahoma. Officiant Bill Osborn led the double ring ceremony under a greenery arch with a blue satin bow. The couple will reside in El Dorado where he farms.

Norma Gail Gressett Kirkland William Robert Johnston Quanah Church of Christ el Dorado Oklahoma B. E. Gressett R. L Johnston Bill Osborn el Dorado Church Miss Gressett James Standridge Claude George Johnston Mrs. Gressett

Mrs McRae Honored at Morning Social in Estelline

Mrs O C McRae was welcomed to Estelline and honored with a coffee at the home of Mrs Leon Helm. The McRaes arrived from Lubbock where he manages the new Co op Gin. Refreshments were served to Mesdames George Helm Rob Holland Ted Barnes Jim Hutchins Jack Kinard R V Wood Gerald Fowler Kenneth Hawkins and younger guests Debbie Hawkins Dough Kimberly Fowler and Mike Helm.

O C. McRae Leon Helm McRaes Lubbock George Helm Rob Holland Ted Barnes Jim Hutchins Jack Kinard R. V. Wood Gerald Fowler Kenneth Hawkins Debbie Hawkins Dough Kimberly Fowler Mike Helm

Mother's Day Tea Honoring Linda Denny at King Home

A mother and daughter tea honoring Linda Jane Denny is hosted by Mrs. E. J. King at 609 6th St. NW with co host Mrs. Robert Jarrett. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday following a Friday social hour at High Point HDC at 2 p.m.

Linda Jane Denny E. J. King 6Th St Robert Jarrett

Birthday Greetings for Pearl Wrinkle Marrs Stewart

Happy birthday tomorrow to Mrs. Pearl Wrinkle Edward Marrs Dora Stewart from family and friends. May she enjoy a joyful year ahead with health and happiness.

Mrs. Pearl Wrinkle Edward Marrs Dora Stewart

Dark bedroom decor inspires thrift tie cleaning pitch

A reader recalls a friend's house tour highlighting dark walls and colorful drapes. The host shows soiled neckties and admits he never clean them, prompting a plug for Hargrave's Santone dry cleaning to revive ties at low cost.

Hargrave’s Hargrave

Intercessory Prayer Study At Baker Circle Meeting

Mrs Vern Rucker led the first chapter of the Mission Study Book on Intercessory Prayer during a Baker Circle session at Mrs W R Piersons home Tuesday morning. Members voted to send graduation gifts to foreign Wayland College students next fall.

Vern Rucker Baker Circle W. R. Pierson Wayland College J. G. McClure H. M. Baker Jack Couch Leonard King Lawerence Lamb E. T. Pistole Nora Gibson

Vacation Bible School at King Memorial Methodist Church Begins

Vacation Bible School opens at King Memorial Methodist Church at 9 a.m. each day for ten days with dismissals at 11 a.m. Mrs. Virgil Brewer leads as superintendent and a staff includes Mrs. Hoyt Crain and others in primary through kindergarten classes. Commencement date to be announced. In a separate gathering, Mrs. Allen Murray hosted the Murray Circle meeting of First Methodist Church with devotional on Faith and Philippians, prayers, pledge, and member signups for ill neighbors.

King Memorial Methodist Church Virgil Brewer Hoyt Crain Evelyn Teague Harlon Lawerence James E. Merrell Harold Moore Kingergarten Allen Murray Murray First Methodist Church E. J. King J. A. McDonald King Pete Goffar Nellie Evans Jim Woods W. A. Carter Paul Rogers M. B. Couch H. A. Wilson M. L. Weir J. W. Hamilton Ova Adkisson Elise Rogers Midland A. V. McFarland W. D. Purcell Gene Edrington

Palmer Circle of First Methodist Church names new officers

New officers were appointed at a Tuesday meeting at circle chairwoman Mrs. George Palmer home. A. F. Verner becomes co chair and food chair. other posts include program chair Ben Hardison treasurer Alvis Maddox spiritual life W O Hamm membership R E Jones and telephone Christy Leach and Jim Clifford. A Prayer Group met Wednesday at Mrs J S Heath home with meditation on Words and songs and individual prayers. Contained on page five.

Palmer Circle First Methodist Ghurch George Palmer A. F. Verner Cochairman Ben Hardison Alvis Maddox W. O. Hamm R.E. Jones Christy Leach Jim Clifford H.E. Sherwood Wade McConnell Percy Merrick Mary Jane Heath A. P. Hamilton, Sr A. P. Towles O.W. Carlson First Methodist Church J. S. Heath Allen Murray G. T. Palmer

Food for Americans Strawberries and Raspberry Puree for a Bridal Dessert

The report covers a luncheon with James Beard who praises fresh strawberries with raspberry puree as a bridal dessert. It notes a flank steak recipe flavored with a European seasoning Maggie and describes Beard's method for a strawberry raspberry dessert with Eau de Frambroises.

Escoffier United States

Fruited chef's salad recipe and college views collide

An excerpt contrasts a psychology professor's view on women's education with a humorous New York recipe for Fruited chef's salad. The salad combines greens with ham, roast beef, bologna, cheese, peaches, pears and grapes, then garlic oil bread chunks and a citrus mayo dressing.

New York UPI

On Campus Women and the Quest for a Title Mrs

A professor quips that nine of ten coeds care more for husbands than education, while the lone remaining student should realize a BA and a Mrs. title can be earned in four years on campus.

Equipped for sound Hollywood

Poncie Ponce the cabbie from Hawaiian Eye has eight ukuleles but only one hat and plays in the TV secret.

Hollywood UPI Poncie Ponce

Spicy New York deli salads and kraut dogs

Recipes describe spicy meat salad sandwiches with luncheon meat gherkins cheddar and onion, yielding six rye sandwiches. Pickle potato salad blends gherkins celery onion potatoes and mayonnaise to serve six. California kraut dogs grill frankfurters with slits and serve on toasted buns with tomato and onion.

New York UPI California

Robert Conrad Tops Surfboard Collection in Hollywood

Hollywood actor Robert Conrad, star of Hae waiian Five, reportedly owns more surfboards than many people own stilts. The item highlights his notable hobby and ties to the surfing scene in Los Angeles.

Hollywood UPI Haewaiian Robert Conrad

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Norma Gressett William Johnston Childress Nita Pickrel A. V. King, Jr Mrs. McRae High Point Sanitone Ave. G Kathleen Hargrave Odist Church Clyde Sherwood Circle Sherwood W. G. Johnson Tom Roberson Lester Hill Sam Miller O. W. Carlson S. W. Hunter R. E. Gentry C. C. Lewis Lynch Jones Cecil Gardner King Memorial Methodist Murray Circle Sherwood Circle Sherwood Circle of First Meth Gaynor Maddox Ruth Millett Childress Index Texas Dr Pepper
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