Social Calendar Highlights Local Teas and Club Events
Today tea honoring Miss Linda Denny hosted by Mrs. E J King with Mrs. Robert Jarrett of Canyon. Camp Fire Girls day camp starts at 8 30 a m. WSCS luncheon at First Methodist Church at 1 p m. Tell HD Club 2 30 p m. Wymore Circle with Mrs J M Preston 2 30 p m. First Methodist MYF ice cream supper and theatre party 7 p m. Union Flat HD Club all day with Mrs Harry Mitchell 406 Ave F Southwest with Mrs W E Rule co hostess. Kirkland HD Club 2 p m. Barksdale Garrison wedding at First Baptist Church 7 30 p m. Golden Wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs AM Woods 407 5th St Northwest 2 30 to 5 30 p m. Tell Homecoming at schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Denny
E. J. King
Robert Jarrett
Canyon
First Methodist Church
Tell
Wymore
J. M Preston
First Methodist
Union Flat
Harry Mitchell
Ave F
Southwest
W. E. Rule
Kirkland
AM Woods
5Th St
Northwest
Church Classes Gather in Memphis Home for Meetings
Three Memphis First Baptist Church classes met recently with Harrell Chapel attendees. Mary Martha Class hosted a luncheon at Mrs. R E Clark home with Devotional by Mrs. Bryan Baldwin and business led by Mrs. Henry Scott. Reapers class met at Mrs. Ora B. Willingham’s house with co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell Chapel
Memphis First Baptist Church
Mary Martha
R E. Clark
Bryan Baldwin
Henry Scott
Cliffton Pedersen
Fern Miller
Omer Hill
J. W. Fitzjarrald
Hulda Wilson
Fitzjarrald
Myrtle Crabb
Ed McMurry
Estelle Barber
Emma_ Baskerville
W. T. Hightower
J. S. McMurry
Henry Hays
Ottie Jones
Grace Duke
S. B. Foxall
Mary Bounds
J. H. Smith
Loyd Phillips
Frank Ellis
Lackie Watson
H. H. Lindsey
L. M. Thornton
Nellie Bardin
Ora B. Willingham
J. B. Burnett
W. B. Scott
Summer memories and neighbors fill a quiet town
The column lists visits from Grandparents and relatives, neighborhood chatter about residents and pets, a note on grandmothers and entertaining antics, and updates on local figures. It mentions a hospital patient, a valedictorian compliment, plans to visit, and a call for magazine subscriptions for the Hospital Auxiliary. It also advertises kittens for sale as mousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Kathleen Hargrave
Meeting Notes On Prayer and Devotional Addresses
Opening prayer by Mrs. C Crabb followed a business session a talk by teacher Mrs Theodore Swift Devotional on Faith by Mrs J Martin excerpts from Billy Grahams column read by Mrs L L Lord and meeting closed with prayer by Mrs J May
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Crabb
Theodore Swift
J. Martin
Billy Graham
L. L. Lord
J. May
NM K Chapman Weds Nancy Boyd In Big Lake Ceremony
NM K Chapman and Miss Nancy Boyd married June 17 in a formal Big Lake Baptist Church ceremony. The couple reside in Marfa with parents Billy Boyd of Big Lake and Kenneth Chapman of Childress in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NM. K. Chapman
Nancy Boyd
Big Lake
Myrl Kenneth Chapman
Marfa
Texas
Big Lake Baptist Church
Billy Boyd
Kenneth Chapman
Childress
A. B. Lightfoot
Crescent Park Baptist Church
Odessa
Loyette House
James Tuggle
Boyd
Chantilly
Jerre Kay Mills
Nancy Elden Boyd
Coffee meeting at Starkey Circle hosted by Mrs Gene Blackwell
An early morning coffee was held by members of the Starkey Circle of First Methodist Church in Mrs Gene Blackwell's home. Mrs Blackwell presided and introduced Mrs Tom Roberson who gave the devotional. Hostesses were Mrs Harold Camp and Mrs Adrean Clements who served refreshments to those mentioned and Mesdames Littleton Havins Bill Moore Joe FE Jones and Robert G Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey
First Methodist Church
Gene Blackwell
Youth Assembly Delegates Headed to Abilene
Miss Betty Lemons youth director at First Methodist Church Miss Roseann Hamilton and Miss Linda Kay Jones will attend Youth Assembly at McMurry College Abilene this week Rev Kenneth Wyatt of Chilli cothe will serve as dean Youth are expected from across the Northwest Texas Conference area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lemons
First Methodist Church
Roseann Hamilton
Linda Kay Jones
Abilene
McMurry College
Kenneth Wyatt
Chillicothe
Northwest Texas
Day Camp Starts For Camp Fire Girls And Blue Birds
Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. in the Rotary Bowl and run through Thursday. Mrs. Ted Henderson announces a four day program of singing hiking games and special activities for Trail Seekers and Wood Gatherers, ending with refreshments and a Camp Fire Huddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Blue Birds
Ted Henderson
Camp Fire Council
Blue Bird
Homemaker hacks for repairs and decor found in everyday tips
Readers share practical household tricks from removing stubborn screws with peroxide to spray painting for marble effects. Also advised are durable, washable fabrics and care tips for gilt frames with turpentine.
Sprightly Bow and Burlap Bags Highlight Summer Accessories
A hair bow on combs offers a simple summer hat solution in black patent leather straw cloth capeskin and black velvet. Drama drop earrings enhance late day dresses but suit short simple hair. Burlap bags in natural or black are cut into summer satchels ready for overnight use.
Miss Estoll and Johnnie LeCroy Wed In Twilight Ceremony
Miss Lawana Estoll and Johnnie LeCroy wed in a twilight double ring ceremony June 24 at First Baptist Church parlor in Childress Texas. Attendants included maid of honor Ellie Howard and best man Franklin LeCroy. The couple plans a Hot Springs Arkansas honeymoon and will reside at 902 Avenue C Northwest Childress Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Estoll
Johnnie LeCroy
Lawana Estoll
First Baptist Church
Joe S. Allen
Marvin Estell
W. N. LeCroy
Childress
Ellie Howard
Franklin LeCroy
Estell
Daugher
Barbara Wynn
Miss Howard
Mesdames
Lee Campbell
Sid Holland
J.E. Turner
Ray Southern
Carrie Lee Stewart
Gould, Oklo
Hot Springs
Ark
Avenue C
Northwest
Childress High School
Childress Schools
Panhandle Compress
Ernest LeCroy
Jack LeCroy
Houston
Clyde Smith
Amarillo
Claude Estell
Hollis
Okla
Weatherbee
Stewart
Gould
Guest Etiquette From Millet Sparks Friendly Courtesy
The note urges thoughtful behavior when hosting a close friend's visitor. It advises greeting the guest, engaging politely, and ensuring decent hospitality to foster goodwill and comfort in the home setting.
Tuna fish standoff ends in home lunch request
Janet Henry recounts a stubborn dining clash where a family refuses tuna fish and declares no restaurant, prompting neighbors to offer food. With heated protest, they leave and seek meals at a neighbor’s house after insisting on tuna.
The Most Feminine Women Theme in Society
A portrait of the typical modern woman emphasizing charm, shopping, and social tact. The piece notes women’s enjoyment of pleasing men, interest in clothing, and indirect pursuit of goals, while highlighting age privacy and graceful reception of compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assa
Milk keeps prices steady with June dairy specials
UPI reports the June dairy season brings abundant supplies of cottage cheese sour cream and ice cream as the U S Department of Agriculture urges shoppers to seek bargains during peak production month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Barbecued Lamb Chops with Bermuda Onions
Rib and loin lamb chops are easy barbe cueing. Brush chops with sauce and grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Serve topped with thinly sliced Bermuda onion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Bermuda
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Pearl
Jess Chambers
Sybil
Georgeeanna
Gayle
Lynn
Jane
Sue Carter
Overton
Ernst Davis
Sibyl
Ernst
Davis
James
Helen Johnston
Henry Epps
S. W Hunter
S. E. Temple
Auios
CE. Morgan
Ben Saied
Mme
ChouChou
ShooShoo
Higley
Lobeit
Allan Kranz
Toee Milley
Germany
Allen
Area Four
Carol Higley
Janet Wollrath
Dallas
Janice Michener
Barbara Burgin
Midland
Sheryl Schneemann
Claiborne Pearson
Big.Lake
Bobbie Boyd
Betty Poage
Roy Holmes
Lovington
New Mex
Harold Dunk
Junction
Jimmy Evans
Teed Boyd
Carl Pritchard
Big Spring
Billy Kinney
Paducah
Mrs. Chapman
Reagan High School
Stephens College
Missouri
Texas Christian College
Ft. Worth
Globe Exploration
Tex
Ruidoso
Mac Tucker
Ronald
Michael
Jackie Chapman
Mike Hudson
Kingsville
Starkey Circle
Homemakers
Lawrence Lamb
Manners
Millet
Janet Henry
Ruth Millett
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