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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

Page

2

Estelline Couple Honored At Wedding Shower

Miss Karen Eddins and James Roberts of Estelline were complimented with a prenuptial shower and reception at the Estelline Methodist Church parlor. Guests admired pink rose centerpieces, lace refreshment table settings, and gifts arrayed on lace cloths. The couple plan a Saturday wedding and a week’s trip before settling in Estelline.

Karen Eddins James Roberts Estelline Estelline Methodist Church Lanny Tucker Joe Kent Katins Bettye Orcutt Rebecca Moore Gaynelle Jones Misses Orcutt Jones Mary Nell Couch Carolyn Hoover T. L. Waddill J. E Hudson Lara Marcum Raleigh Adams Weldon Couch L.richburg Frank Cooper Esteline

Quaker HD Club and High Point HD Club Social Calendar

Social calendar lists meetings for Quaker HD Club at 2 30 p m and High Point HD Club at 2 30 p m along with a Country Club Ladies luncheon and a Pink and Blue shower for Mrs Reggie Leach at Mrs Lon Ray Elkins home at 7 30 p m.

Quaker High Point Reggie Leach Lon Ray Elkins

Irish lass wins meet at British Lady Open final

Philomena Garvey of Ireland defeated Mrs. George Valentine of Scotland 4 up 3 to win the 36 hole final in Gleneagles Scotland for the British Lady Open golf championship on Thursday.

Gleneagles Scotland Philomena Garvey Ireland George Valentine

World Rivers and Rivers Across Languages Puzzle

A dense word puzzle lists clues for rivers and related terms across many languages with numerous cross references. Solving yields names of rivers, places, and common words linked by wording like directions and descriptors.

Miss Freeze and Hugh Lang Wed at Estelline Baptist Church

Miss Imo Jean Freeze daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Freeze of Parnell and Hugh Wayne Lang son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Lang of Estelline were married in a double ring ceremony at Estelline Baptist Church. The service featured pink gladioli, a Mendelssohn recessional, and Bible bouquet. The couple plans to reside in Estelline where Lang works with his father.

Estelline Baptist Church Imojean Freeze A T. Freeze Parnell Hugh Wayne Lang Marshall Lane Estelline Kev J A. Allison Mre . L. Sloan Friml Barn Lang Estelline High School

WMU Meeting At Estelline Home Highlights Social

Estelline Baptist Women’s Missionary Union gathered Monday at Mrs Paul Buchanan’s home with co host Mrs ED F Kennedy assisting. Mrs Ben Jackson led the business session, Mrs KB Phillips opened with a devotional, and the Sunbeam Band entertained after the social period.

Estelline Baptist Women's Missionary Union Paul Buchanan ED F Kennedy Ben Jackson KB Phillips Sunbeam Band Pauline Buchanan Mmnes John Berryman Joe Allison Jim Morrison Erbin Gilbert Rob Eddleman KR. A. Edieman Bessie Coppedge Albert Bailey J Milford George McMinn K K Phillips Zeno Zint T. L. Waddill Lawson Halford Carrie Jones Misses Buchanan Janie Buchanan Diane Phillips Nelda Joe Arnold Jan Hudson Lynette Nelda Alison Jimmy McMinn Mark Elaine Phillips

Weather Outlook and Local Visit Notes West Texas

Partly cloudy today tonight and Saturday with isolated afternoon and nighttime storms. Local visitors include John Black and daughter Carolyn Chaplain of Pomona Calif and Mrs C L Kennimar and husband of Paris and niece Mrs Sammy Roach of Dallas. Olen Graves of Big Spring visits Rooy Williamson family. Graves to return Sunday with Mrs Graves. Ray Culwell and family plus Fay Foster visiting.

West Texas Pete Moores John Black Carolyn Pomona Calif C. L Kennimar Paris Sammy Roach Dallas Moore Olen Graves Big Spring Rooy Williamson Graves Mre Graves Ray Culwells Fay Foster

News items About People You Know in Olten

News notes list visitors and residence changes among local families. Mrs Culweil and relatives are mentioned with a pattern of visits by relatives from Fort Worth Amarillo Montgomery and San Diego along with military family movements.

Olten O. R. Culweil Rennie Sandifer Childress Montgomery Calif Bob Hughes Mas Leslie Parrish Ala Hughes G. G Wiman Fort Worth Jack Parker Amarillo Fannie Zuello Car Ray Taylor Charlie Moore Bob Affleck Jeanne Bobbie Waco Bert Affleck Billy Gane Etta B. Anderson Bettie Gregory Anderson Lester Phillips Peggy Estelline

Union Flat HDC Luncheon At Snider Home

Mrs. P B Snider hosted Union Flat Home Demonstration Club at an all day meeting with a covered dish luncheon. The group completed a quilt for the hostess and discussed Civil Defense tasks with pamphlets for disaster preparedness. Twelve members attended and an all day quilting session was planned for July 10 to raise funds.

P B Snider Union Flat Home Demonstration Club H.W. Epps Epps Fred West A.V. Mote Donald Trent Civil Defense Committee

Lou Jeffers Demonstrates Cheaper Meats to County Club

County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Lou Jeffers spoke to Kirkland HD Club on economical meat cuts with a demonstration at Mrs. Gertrude Holt's home. Members voted to join the county-wide Achievement Day and a homes tour in October.

County Home Lou Jeffers Kirkland HD Club Gertrude Holt G. H. Faulkner W O. Cobb Childress W. P. Close Mmes Lark Collins Earl Cook Virgil Ellis W. R Jarrell Jack Sides Will Thomas Mary Collins

Adult Homemaking Classes Planned at Childress High

Adult classes in nutrition and meal planning will be held in the Childress High School Homemaking Department at 9 AM each Wednesday and Friday morning in July. Instructor Miss Frances Long says classes are free. For information call Webster 7.2023.

Childress High School Miss Frances Long Miss Long Webster

Roten Attends AF Electronics School

Airman Benny Roten son of Mrs Meda Roten of Childress attends a 90 day special electronics technician school in Washington DC. Upon completion he will return to Kelly Field San Antonio as an instructor with the 967nd Support Squadron.

Benny Roten Meda Roten Childress Schoo Washington, D. C Ink Young Roten Kelly Field San Antonio 967Nd

Childress General Hospital Dismissals Noted

Mrs. Georgia Savage discharged Thursday and Mrs. Loanie D Garrison discharged Friday as recorded by Childress General Hospital.

Georgia Savage Loanie D. Garrison

Birthday Greetings For Local Residents

A birthday listing honors Mrs. N T Trantham Steven Reed Collins A E Stephens Charles T Scott Mrs Otha Weaver Mrs Jimmy Leslie C L Smith Sherwood Wright Reid Hughes on the special day with well wishes from the community.

N. T. Trantham Steven Reed Collins A. E. Stephens Charles T. Scott Otha Weaver Jimmy Leslie C. L. Smith Sherwood Wright Reid Hughes

US Delegate To UN To Discuss Hungary Question

Ambassador James J. Wadsworth, the United States delegate to the UN, will address the assembly on the Hungarian situation. Henry Cabot Lodge has moved to reconvene the General Assembly in September for a new Hungary debate, reflecting U.S. congressional and international backing for the inquiry into Soviet actions.

United Nations No York James J. Wadsworth Wadsworth U.N Hungary U. S Henry Cabot Lodge United Nations General Assembly Lodge Assembly Wan Waithayakon Thailand Bamgkok U.S. Congress

Gas Tax Refund Data Provided

County agent Bill Moore outlines 3 cent fuel tax refunds for farmers covering July 1 1956 to June 30 1957. Claims must be filed after July 1 and by September 30 1957, one form per user. Forms and instructions will be mailed to claimants, with agents receiving limited supplies and updated Publication 308 for new users.

Childress Bill Moore Soon Puess

Postal Pay Increases Approved by House Committee

The House Post Office Committee with a 20 to 3 vote approved a pay raise for 518 000 postal workers and a boost for about one million federal workers, despite claims the measure would be blocked in the aid bill. Chairman Tom Murray cited pressure tactics by union leaders as the cause. He predicted the raises would not be enacted into law this year. The piece notes the Sibley Musical Library at the University of Rochester is devoted entirely to music.

Page One Tom Murray D-Tenn House Post Office Murray Sibley Musical Library University of Rochester

Hurricane Continuey Devastates Cameron and Surrounding Areas

Storm Audrey battered the Gulf coast causing massive destruction from Cameron to Vermilion Parish. 87 killed and hundreds missing with over 300 injured as rescue teams deploy 60 boats from Lake Charles. Survivors on rafts report widespread devastation and extensive flooding.

Page One Calcasieu River Cameron Gulf of Mexico Marshall O. B. Carter Lake Charles Sam Mazilly Hackberry Calcasieu Lake Holly Beach Audrey Long Alton Moss Abbeville Vermillion Parish

Estelline Plans Ex-Student Day

Estelline Ex-Students Association maps a homecoming on August 31 with a general session business meeting and evening entertainment. Ex-students from Estelline Newlin Hulver and Parnell schools are invited to reunite and visit led by Don Leary and officers Mrs. R. V. Wood and Mrs. Lester Phillips. Mothers of the 1958 senior class will oversee the noon meal. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington is noted as the most visited shrine.

Estelline Ex - Students Association Don Leary Leary Estelline Newlin Hulver Parnell R. V. Wood Lester Phillips Lincoln Memorial Washington, D. C

Sugar Calorie Count Debates Popular Belief

A nutrition note challenges common ideas by stating that sugar has 18 calories per teaspoon. The claim contrasts with broader dietary guidance and may affect diet planning and food labeling discussions.

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