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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1969

Page

3

This Week In Childress Social Calendar

This week lists events in Childress including meetings at First Methodist and Wesleyan service guilds, an open Masonic Lodge installation, a shower for Teddy Poling, a rehearsal dinner at Village Inn, Parkview Baptist fellowship, a Gloar Longbine wedding and reception, and a Young Homemakers tea honoring Miss Teresa Wilks.

Wesleyan Service First Methodist Masonic Lodge Lodge Hall Teddy Poling First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Village Inn Parkview Baptist Men’s Fellowship First Baptist Chapel Young Homemakers Teresa Wilks WDC

Birthday Greetings for Lonnie D Garrison A B Clements Fredia Miller

Readable birthdays note extends warm wishes to Lonnie D Garrison A B Clements and Fredia Miller as they mark another year. The short item lists names in a simple birthday card format.

Lonnie D. Garrison A. B. Clements Fredia Miller

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admitted patients include Judy Henderson on Wednesday O. H. Philpott on Wednesday Mrs. J. B. Logan on Wednesday Mrs. Vera E. Vaught on Wednesday and Mrs. M. L. Reed today. Discharges include Mrs. Joe T. King on Wednesday Pinkney Howard on Wednesday Mrs. Mattie Keeling on Wednesday Alisa Brown today and Mrs. J. A. Gillem today.

Judy Henderson O. H. Philpott J. B. Logan Vera E. Vaught M. L. Reed Joe T. King Pinkney Howard Mattie Keeling Alisa Brown J. A. Gillem

Remove water marks from furniture with butter and ashes

To remove water marks from furniture mix a small amount of butter with cigar or cigarette ashes. Apply with a soft cloth and polish to restore finish.

Tell HD Club Adjourns Meetings Until Autumn

Home Demonstration Club members met for a final summer dinner in Childress. A family picnic is planned for August and the new club year starts September 9 at Mrs C E Seal's home with co host Mrs M H Conn. Judy Henderson presented two readings.

Home Demonstration Club Childress Las C. E. Seal M. H. Conn A. G. Woods Judy Henderson Ted Henderson Mmes Truman Mabry H. S. Voyles Hall Burton J. A. Stinnett Willis Moran Roy Wygal

Community Visitors Share News Across Texas and New Mexico

Area families hosted and visited relatives during homelike trips across Lubbock Dallas Abilene Amarillo and Borger. A mixed schedule included dinner gatherings reunions hospital stays and a fishing weekend at Lake Texhoma with multiple households reporting visits and travel.

Kevin Crain Amarillo Glenn Carroll Elton Carroll Kenneth C. M. Carroll Gene Donald Werley Charles Carroll Dwayne Truscott David Ottinger Abilene Tate Timmons Rush Timmons Leslie Dobbins Dallas Wichita Falls Donald Love Bethania Hospital Lake Texhoma Edgar Tobias

Handknits Follow the Sun in Summer Couture

Feature on sun loving hand knitted and crocheted tunics in Bernat Cotton Silk. Two summer designs with V neck knitted topper and a lacy crochet tunic, both suited for beachwear. Includes pattern leaflet offer and knitting guidance plus a reader Q A on lengthening a stockinette sweater.

Family Travel and Local Visits Highlight Midweek Notes

Mrs Tom Goff and H B Rhodes plan Alexandria visit to see H B Rhodes Jr. family. Guests at J D Cox home include Wyatt of Lubbock and Joyner, Diana Helm, and Mrs Frank Cox Sr. of Amarillo.

Charlie Johnston Jackie Smith Childress T. A. Riddell H. D. Rose Jr Borger H. D. Rose Sr Betty Sue Rose Walt McAllister Rose Home B. L. Carrick Oscar Hitchcock Peggy Beaumont Calif R. W. Bostick Lubbock Bill Bostick Jana Bostick Roswell N.M Plainview Chester Havins Bob Yowell Chugwater Wyo Delbert Smith Jerry Don Barlow Tyce Jerry Barlow Annice Timmons Amarillo Adam Tate Jack Stephens Tom Goff H. B. Rhodes Alexandria H. B. Rhodes Jr J. D. Cox T. L. Wyatt Preston Joyner Diana Helm Frank Cox Sr Clyde Black Pearl Diggs Luther Lee Diggs Murray Sanders Craig Sanders Paris Tex C. Sanders Tell Gin Truman Mabry Hereford Duane Verschelde Tammie Verschelde

Fall fashion goes soft with tailored lines and flowing details

Womans View notes designers favor softer fall silhouettes with fitted yet relaxed jackets and sleek pantsuits. Pauline Trigere advocates a semi fit embracing natural body lines, while Branell showcases fur accents and luxe fabrics in evening wear.

New York UPI Pauline Trigere Branell

Methodist District Superintendent Delivers Sermon in Cee Vee

Dr. Marshall Rhew, district superintendent of Seymour United Methodist District, spoke at the Sunday morning service and Quarterly Conference in Cee Vee. His wife Mrs. Rhew attended. two new members were received: Mrs. Floyd Finch and Mrs. Randall Merrill.

Marshall Rhew Seymour

Nylon slips to pillowcases tips and tablecloth puckering

Polly suggests turning worn nylon slips into pillowcases by cutting tops and sewing. She notes they wash well and resist ironing. A reader asks how to fix central puckering on an embroidered Madeira tablecloth after washing and ironing attempts.

Polly Betty Jane

Pretty Cards Adorn Living Room With Velvet Ribbons

Mrs J L describes displaying cards on yard long black velvet ribbons three inches apart, glued to cloth and card fronts, with ribbon top glued to wall. Jayne shares installing a satin finished wood railing along a stair wall to create a clean aqua space benefiting children and elderly movers.

Polly Betty J. L Liz Jayne Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Food Guide Notes Abundant Meats and Produce for Weekend

USDA and Interior reports abundant broiler-fryer chickens and turkeys, beef roasts steaks and ground, pork bacon roasts and picnics, plus fish sticks, Maine sardines, and fillets. Fresh vegetables include cabbage corn lettuce onions potatoes with cantaloupes and watermelons plentiful. milk dairy, canned corn and tomatoes, rice listed as plentiful.

Washington UPI U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior United Press International USDA Consumer and Marketing Service Maine U.S. Department of the Interior

Salt Stayin’ in the Dish Not at the Table

Cooks are urged to add salt at the table only if needed, since seasoning should be controlled during cooking. The saying advises restraint with salt while preparing meals.

Local forecast and social notes mix with odd care tip

Slight chance of showers tonight with fair weather otherwise. Temperatures range from near 70 to the mid 90s. The visiting party includes Mrs Rush Record and her niece Mrs G H Hamil and daughter Jill from Memphis. Locals split time visiting friends and traveling for eye treatment and vacations, with others returning from Oklahoma. A household tip suggests wrapping a washcloth around the wrist to stop water running down the arm when washing ceilings or walls.

Rush Record G. H. Hamil Jill Memphis Tenn

Get Rid of DDT Dont Throw It Away

Stanford researchers urge stopping DDT use but warn individuals cannot safely dispose of remaining supplies. Dr Kalman explains dumping into drains or sewers is ineffective and dangerous, as the chemicals persist and can cause damage.

Stanford Calif UPI Stanford University Medical School Sumner M. Kalman Kalman

Elevated sandals rise in fashion as stylish lift

Readers are urged to embrace elevated sandals as a trending footwear option. The column notes the growing popularity of platform styles and encourages readers to purchase pairs to add height and a fashionable boost to outfits.

Television in Review: nostalgic call for prime time news series

In a column by Rick Du Brow, the value of weekly prime time news programs is debated. The author recalls Eyewitness David Brinkley’s Journal and Chet Huntley Reporting as lively, literate formats that offered deeper, immediate coverage before half hour newscasts dominated. He argues such prime time shows could still thrive alongside expanded nightly news.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI Eyewitness David Brinkley Journal Chet Huntley Walter Cronkite Huntley-Brinkley Huntley Brinkley Huntley and Brinkley

Tortoise Shell Hairstyles Stand The Test Of Fashion

A fashion note highlights tortoise shell as a enduring choice in hair styles and accessories. The trend contrasts temporary styles with classic patterns that persist across seasons and designers.

Powerful Germ Kill for Itchy Sweaty Feet Ad

An old advertisement claims to stop itching and sweating feet by killing the germ. It promises overnight relief and a money back offer of 48 cents at A. L. Harp Drug, 121 Main Street.

A. L. Harp Drug Main Street

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Arthur Originals Hospital News Tell HD Club CEE Vee News T. A P.O Radio City N.Y Judy Love A. L Newspaper Enterprise Assa Womans Gay Pauley By Polly Cramer Food Guide Orvil Thornton Henry Graham Sacramento M. E. Jones George Robinson Ralph Vallone Crockett Oklahoma Television In Review
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