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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

2

South Childress HD Club Votes Cash For Keeneys

The South Childress Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. M. Stines home Thursday at 2:30 pm led by Mrs. B. M. Yates. An $8.15 donation was given to the Keeney fund. a June 29 30 lampshade workshop was announced with County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Lou Jeffers. Attendees included Mrs. Yates Lane Heath Harmen Fite Taff Newberry Meinzer Clapp Jarrell Mack Higginbotham Cope Givens Ball.

South Childress 2. WeArmond W. M Stines L. H. Meinzer Cc. C. Cope B. M. Yates Keeney Fund Lou Jeffers Mines B. N Yates R. B. Lane I. S. Heath J. R. Harmen Edd Fite

Copper Tooling Craft Talk At Community Center Club

Mrs. W D Felton and Montie Cameron led members in copper tooling and planter construction at the HD Club meeting. Gifts were donated to the Boy's Ranch in Amarillo. Mr Dalton Martin presided as president. Mrs Martin received a pink and blue shower. Next meet will be an Agent's session with Mrs N C Mills.

W. D. Felton Montie Cameron Boy's Ranch Amarillo Dalton Martin C. B. Nelson Mable Smotherman N. C. Mills Odis Smotherman A. W. Smotherman Martin J. M. Davis J. D. Hardin J. E. Martin

Mrs Smith Hosts Cee Vee Community Club Meeting

Mrs Donald Smith welcomed the Cee Vee Community Club to her home for a recent meeting. Mrs R B Ransom led the business session and roll call was conducted by Mrs Tulles Pistole. A quilt was finished for the hostess and refreshments followed for a group of attendees including Mr Bill Hoffman and several other named members.

Donald Smith R. B. Ransom Tulles Pistole Bill Hoffman Lock Seal Leslie Carrick George Smith C. M. Horton Horace Crowder Donald Monson Floyd Finch T. A. Riddell Robert Bostick Bryce Marshall Arden Marshall Grandma Marshall

Social calendar highlights for Thursday and weekend events

B P W Picnic at Pauline Can non s 605 Avenue B 7 00 p m. Day Childress Junior 4 H Club at Mrs Lou Jeffers from 9 12 and 2 5 p m. Quaker HD Club 2 p m. Saturday Country Club breakfast dance 9 p m to 1 a m Burlington Club picnic in Fair Park 7 p m.

B&pw Pauline Cannon Avenue B Childress Lou Jeffers Quaker HD Burlington Club Fair Park

When in Doubt Leave It Out Editor's Travel Advice

NEA exclusive piece by Lori Nelson of Warner Bros offers packing tips for touring stars. She stresses minimal luggage, neutral accessories, and versatile fabrics, advising one pair per type, a compact iron, and flexible pieces to refresh outfits. If in doubt, leave it home.

Lori Nelson Warner Brothers Hollywood NEA Lori

Estelline Couple Honored At Shower And Reception

An Estelline shower and reception honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Sammie Winkler at the First Methodist Church parlor. About 60 guests signed the bride’s book. gifts opened before attendees. Hostesses gave a Dessert Rose starter set. piano and vocal items enhanced the event with readings and a poem for the couple.

Sammie Winkler Estelline First Methodist Church Patsy Shields Joe Kent Eddins Barbara Smith Raleigh Adams Eddins Yvonne Butler Misses Smith Wynnell Bell Geraldine Rea Miss Smith Jack Kinard S. E. Winkler Odell Latham Russell Latham Mesdameg John Chaudoin D. T. Walker Lawrence Price Son Anthony Denton Anthony Jim Clements Ted Shields Jack Nelson Jake Longbine Cecil Adams Clinton Itichburg E. F. Kennedy L. A. Tucker Arle Jones Joe Eddins Elam Orcutt Emmett Arrington Jake Morrison

Birthday Wishes For Everett Groseclose And Others

Community members send birthday greetings to Everett Groseclose and Mrs J A Stinnett along with R R Hood in today and tomorrow notes, reflecting local custom and shared celebrations.

Everett Groseclose J. A. Stinnett R. R. Hood

Union Flat HDC Elects Officers For Year

The Union Flat HD Club held an all day meeting at the club house naming officers: A V Mote president C J Cheatheam vice president P B Snider secretary treasure Newman Reeves council delegate Sam Denny alternate. A 10 dollar donation to the Ira Keeney family was approved and a copper tooling workshop planned. Visitors included Sharon Hall and others. many members attended the meeting.

Union Flat HD Club A. V. Mote C. J. Cheatheam P. B. Snider Treasuer Newman Reeves Sam Denny J. C. Terrell Ira Keeney Little Johnny Mrs. Reeves N. D. Rogers Sharon, Terry Perry Hall Joan Rebecca Cheatheam Sherry Snider Mmes. J. C. Terrell H. W. Epps W. T. Goods

Argentine Navy Revolt Claims Decrees Found in Ministry Office

Commander in chief of the Argentine marine corps describes rebel decrees hidden under a rug in the navy ministry. One decree orders immediate shooting of resistors, the other seeks rapid control by the Peronist General Confederation of Labor.

Toranzo Calderon Argentine Marine Corps Navy Ministry Pew Peronist General Confederation of Labor

Bohannon Announces Baby Boy in West Texas

Mr and Mrs Floyd Bohannon announce the birth of a six pound nine ounce son at 5 o clock this morning. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Simpson of Dallas and great grandparents are Mrs Margaret Simpson and Mrs J D Van Sickle of Childress.

Floyd Bohannon John Scurlock Tuscon, Ariz Eugene Simpson Dallas Margaret Simpson J. D. van Sickle Childress

Families Return From Trips Across Cities and States

Children came home from a vacation in Los Angeles and Las Vegas NM with relatives. Mrs. Howard's sister Mrs. Frank Kleban and her son visited briefly before returning home. Rev and Mrs Cole and Jimmy returned from New York City and Niagara Falls trips. Cole spent a month at Fort Slocum for army chaplain school. Mrs Mullen led a Central Christian Church youth group to Cota Glen for Junior Camp with Bill Drake Bob Sanford Sue Sims Franees Trent and Bill Ward. they plan to return Saturday.

Los Angeles Calif Las Vegas Howard Frank Kleban Wilson Cole Jimmy New York City New York Niagara Falls Lake Erie Toledo Ohio Cole Fort Slocum John Mullen Central Christian Church Cota Glen Canyon Bill Drake Bob Sanford Sue Sims Franees Trent Bill Ward

House panel backs Theodore Roosevelt birth celebration panel

The House Judiciary committee approved a bill to appoint a 15 member commission to plan celebrations for the 109th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt Washington House Judiciary Committee

Bride Elect Feted at Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Annette Cochran was honored with a come and go shower at First Methodist Church in the parlor from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Guests wore formal attire as hostesses presented gifts. pianists provided music and a registry displayed with daisies and blue accent decor.

Annette Cochran First Methodist Church Vernon Cochran Shirley Crook Billie Garrison Clinton Halford Mitchell Rule Virginia Ann Long Wellington Betty Crooks Helen Bremer Wann Broughton Glen Buckley John Robinson Mmes Tom Williamson Loyd Richardson T. E. Carter Leo Inman Truman Webb Glen Stiner J. B. Johnson G. O. Garrison Homer Rigby W. F. Tanner A. W. McFarland Lillie Mae Sims Dewey Bushon J. E. Cotton H. H. Buckley C. P. Boyd Ruby Bush S. L. Dewis Paul Rogers Obert Stevens Alton Landrum H. W. Bremer Preston Mills Maude Furr

Area Church Directory Listings For Sunday Services

Local churches list Sunday School times morning worship and prayer meetings across many congregations including Church of the Nazarene First Baptist Carey Baptist Bible Baptist Missionary Baptist Church Church of God Central Christian Kirkland Church of Christ Starks Temple St John Baptist Church and Church of Christ Negro. Names pastors and times vary by church with several evening services and weekday studies noted.

Church Schedules for A M Stamps and Fundamental Baptist

A M Stamps Sunday School Superintendent lists church activities with services at 9 45 a m and 11 a m and evening gatherings with Training Union at 7 p m. Fundamental Baptist led by Pastor J E Young offers Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with 7 45 p m evening service and midweek Prayer Meeting at 7 p m.

Ira L. Parrack Morris Sullivan Training Union J. W. Jones Some Baptist Church J. R. Lucky Church OF God Ross Davis Pearl Robinson David Knox 510 Avenue #H J. S. Morland A. M. Stamps J. E. Young Gerald Doyle Goodlet

Church Schedule Announces Sunday Services

Pastor J. O. Haymes leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 55 a m with a sermon Do It Your Self The MYF groups meet in the afternoon and evening services present Are the Foundations Secure The church is located at 210 10th St and Ave B Sw Watchtower study Sunday and a book study Tuesday at 7 30

Central Christian Church Johns. Mullen Bread of Life H. W. Barnett J. O. Haymes 10Th St Ave B. Sw

Evening Worship and Bible Classes at Local Churches

Goodlet Baptist Church schedules evening service at 7 p m with midweek prayer at 7 pm Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church Rev George Ek Curlee to preach morning sermon The Highest Idealism and evening sermon The Heavenly Footman 7 30 pm Everyone invited to worship with us Wednesday Prayer Meeting at

Bethel Baptist Church George Ek. Curlee

Estelline Baptist B T U Schedule and Pastor

Estelline Baptist B T U holds Sunday activities at 7 30 pm evening worship at 8 30 pm prayer meeting at 8 Wednesday WMS at 8 50 am Tuesday Pastor is R L Self.

Sunday Worship Schedule and Bible Classes

Harrell Collard, Minister Joe Cooper directs the Bible Classes. Worship and preaching at 9 45 a m. Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m. Sunday evening service at 6 o clock. Wednesday Bible classes at 7 30.

Jimmy Murphy Christ E. A. Sanders Harrell Collard Joe Cooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

San South Childress HD Club Keeneys HDC Mrs. Smith Hal Arrington Bertha Nave Arlie Norrell V. B. Seal I. L. Zuber A. L. Harp Drug Carol Higley Women’s Editor Union Flat Ins West Texas Or. Larned Hyte King Ted Larned Torrance W. F. Weatherbee A. J. Crain Escondido George Pyles John Ballew Joe Howard Church OF the Nazarene B. Edwin Perkins First Baptist Church Southside Baptist Church Loren Roberts Kirkland Baptist Church Bible Baptist Church Luther R. Bradley Bible School Missionary Baptist Church L. C. Royall Reeves Grocery Assembly OF God House OF Prayer Kirkland Church OF Presbyterian Church Joe Morgan Holy Angel Catholic Gerard Lynch Ellen Kaye Filen Kaye BP. Mm Theocratic Ministry King Memorial Methodist R. H. Knight Kirkland Methodist Church Cee Wee A. D. Moore Victory Church Lydia Sweet the ST. John Baptist Church C. C. Campbell 8Th Street Northeast Corner Ave Eighth St Epworth League Church OF Christ Thomas Nmeese Lord’s Day Bible School Calvary Baptist Church E. J. Price Fundamental Baptist Tell South Side Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses PTT Childress Office
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