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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1955

Page

2

County City 4 H Clubbers Take Part in Workshop

Thirty nine girls attended 4 H workshops taught by Mrs. Lou Jeffers. Groups learn stay stitching darts and tucks for blouses skirts and dresses and prep garments for first fitting. Participants from Tell Terry Terrell Sherry Sue Sides Linda Key and others are listed with leaders from Kirkland Union Flat and Childress areas.

Lou Jeffers Virginia Moran Grace Holman Judy Smith Sharon Smith Ruth Holman Katy Moran Tell Terry Terrell Sherry Sue Sides Linda Key Sammy Motsenbecker Gaynell Griffett Lou Royall Norma Griffett Ralph Sides Kirkland Union Flat la Jaun

Book Review Features Quaker HDC Meeting

A Quaker HD Club meeting featured a review of Good Morning Miss Dove by Francis Grey Patton presented by Mrs. Bruce Parr. President Mrs. J. E. Kelley announced a lamp shade training session with Mrs. Lou Jeffers at the courthouse June 29 and 30.

Miss Dove Francis Grey Patton Bruce Parr Quaker HD Club High Point J. E. Kelley Lou Jeffers Court House Floyd Biddy B. F. Blanton C. J. West Lula Huddleston Estelline Marlin Jamita Kelley Robert Paul Holtman

Mrs Andrews Named President Of High Point Club

Mrs. Claude Andrews was elected president of the High Point Club at a Friday afternoon meeting held at Mrs. C. R. Austin’s home. Other officers named were C. R. Austin as vice president F. L. Taylor secretary treasurer W. E. Andrews council representative and Lonie Garrison reporter. Mrs. Garrison presented motion picture scenes from a trip to California to the group. Roll call featured I Favorite Hobby and refreshments of orange drinks and cookies were served to members including two visitors Mrs. W. A. McCloud and Bobby Andrews.

Claude Andrews High Point Club C. R. Austin W. E. Garrison F. L. Taylor W. E. Andrews Lonie Garrison California Mmes Joe West Leo Preston W. A. McCloud Bobby Andrews

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings Week Ahead

Sunday events include First Methodist Evangelism session at 8 p m Central Christian leaders meeting at 7 30 p m and First Baptist choir practice at 4 30 p m Monday hosts Kirkland 4-H workshop 9 a m and Childress County 4H Council at 7 30 p m Pythian Sisters meet KP Hall 8 p m. Tuesday lists Tell 4-H and Union Flat 4-H workshops with guilds and circles across several churches plus VFW and Rebekahs activities. Wednesday features Country Club Ladies Luncheon 12 30 and Lamp Shade workshop 2 p m. Thursday offers Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 30 p m 4 H Senior girls workshop 9 a m and Lamp Shade session 2 p m. Friday Loco HD Club meets 2 or 2 30 p m and Childress At Large Junior girls workshop 9 a m.

First Methodist Church Eesion Central Christian Meeting of Elders First Baptist Kirkland Childress County Pythian Sisters KP Hall First Methodist WSCS Miriam Burch Central Christian Church George Barry VFW Rebekahs Lodge Odd Fellows Hall King South Side Baptist Wmu Ann Pettit First Baptist Church Vivian Hickerson Leonard King Blanche Grove W. E. McGhee Country Club Union Flat Lou Jeffers Wesleyan Service Guild Loco

Tips On Swim Suit Care By Alicia Hart

Beauty editor Alicia Hart offers practical swimwear care advice for teens and beachgoers. Rinse suits after use to remove chlorine salt and sweat, avoid wringing, launder when possible, and air dry inside out to protect fabric. dry fabrics by color and garment type.

Local Hostess Names For Wednesday Meeting

Organizations set 12 30 p m on Wednesday with hostesses Mesdames Lee Hollingsworth Donald Black Jasper Dorsey and Lester Phillips welcoming attendees.

Country Club Lee Hollingsworth Donald Black Jasper Dorsey Lester Phillips

Deans of US Fashion Say Americans Best Dressed

Washington report quotes Elizabeth Fairall, retiring dean of US fashion buyers, arguing American women are the best dressed in the world with Paris as the enduring fashion center. She cites New York Washington and San Francisco as top cities, praises Dior and Balmain, and notes hats and gloves are essential elements of style.

Washington Dean Elizabeth Fairall Paris Legion of Honor French - Dior Balmain Miss Fairall Julius Garfinkel & Co New York San Francisco

Pink And Blue Shower For Mrs Boles In Kirkland

Mrs. Richard Boles received a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. C A Thomas in Kirkland. Guests registered with Miss Gay Nippert, enjoyed punch and cookies, and watched gifts presented from a wagon with a stork centerpiece. Mrs. Boles opened gifts assisted by her mother and in laws as hostesses listed include C A Thomas Odis Smotherman W B Wallis George Howard and others.

Kirkland Richard Boles C. A. Thomas Odis Smotherman Gay Nippert George Howard Raymond Atkinson Carol Rucker A. B. Clements Debbie Holliman Boles Oscar Pryor L. E. Boles Mmes W. B. Wallis Luke Lanier Raymond Hardin Ray Sims Shelby Wilson Delbert Wilson Leonard King R. R. Smith Clyde Nippert Mac. Pieratt

Children Feted At Party And Swimming Event

Mrs. Faye Weightman hosted a wiener roast and swimming party at Childress Fair Park with Mrs. L H Holliman aiding. Attendees included Linda Pickrel Marcia and Micky Scott Margaret Collier Billie Debbie and Loyd Earl Holliman James Driver and Johnny Moore. A separate note mentions Butte Montana’s vast tunnel and drift systems totaling over 7060 miles.

Kirkland Faye Weightman Childress Fair Park L. H. Holliman Linda Pickrel Marcia Micky Scott Margaret Collier Billie Debbie Loyd Earl Holliman James Driver Johnny Moore

Local church and visiting pastors share services

Rey Charles Byrd of Missouri spoke at the Methodist Church morning service while Hershell McIntire delivered the evening message. Guests included Charlie Stillwell of Childress and Rev. R. C. Nixon and family with Rev. Charles Byrd at Ava Seal home.

T. A. Riddell Special Index Rey Charles Byrd Missouri Claude Nixon Methodist Church Hershell McIntire Fred Ballard Charlie Stillwell Childress Ava Seal Home R. C. Nixon Charles Byrd

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