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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1959

Page

7

Podany Preston Wedding in Dallas Sets Amarillo Home

Sylvia Marie Podany and Richard Preston wed June 20 in Dallas. They honeymoon in Nassau Bahamas and Miami before establishing residence at 1016 A West 12th Amarillo. Preston, a Trinity Universal Insurance agent, is from Childress. Podany is from Dallas.

Sylvia Marie Podany Richard Preston Amarillo Richard — Elliott Preston Nassau Bahamas Miami Florida Dallas Preston Carl Podany Prichard Lane Tom R. Preston Childress Delores Kimbrough Fort Worth Miss Kimbrough Joe T. Preston Tommy Burton Eymoon Trinity Universal Insurance Company Texas Tech University of Texas Southern Methodist University Draughon’s Trinity Universial Insurance Company Hal Price Dora Diggs Vern Harper Houston B. R. Fullingim Austin Kimbrough Fort

Surprise party hosted for Louise Bowers at her new home

Queen Esther Class of Central Christian Church hosted a Friday evening surprise party for Mrs. Louise Bowers at 404 Avenue G Northwest. More than 75 friends attended. guests signed in, bouquets decorated the home, and refreshments were served.

Queen Esther Central Christian Church Louise Bowers Avenue G Joe Tom Preston Brazos and Trinity Sheraton Hotel Miss Podany Trinity Universal Company

David Walling Celebrates Seventh Birthday Fete

Kingsville boy David Walling was feted by his grandmother Mrs. Hubert Selman with a birthday party this week. Refreshments included cake punch and ice cream while guests enjoyed television and outdoor games with John Frank and Steve Howard Ronnie and Susan Sims Robert and Andrew Cargile Carrie Cottle and Sammy Selman.

David Walling Kingsville Hubert Selman David John Frank Steve Howard Ronnie Susan Sims Robert Andrew Cargile Carrie Cottle Sammy Selman

Social Calendar of Church Groups This Week

Sunday First Methodist Commission on Christian Social Relations at 8 p.m. Westminster Youth Group of First Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. Monday First Baptist Training Union Planning Program and Pot Luck Supper at 7 p.m. WMU Executive meeting at 9:30 a.m. First Methodist Kick Off Dinner for workers in Budget Campaign Drive at 7 p.m. Wednesday First Presbyterian Choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice at First Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. Thursday First Methodist Western Service Guild picnic at 6:45 p.m. on church lawn.

First Methodist Commission On Christian Social Relations First Baptist Training Union WMU First Baptist Church First Methodist First Presbyterian First Methodist Church First Methodist Weselyn Service Guild

Privitt Re elected President Of Merritt Family Reunion

Sam Privitt of Childress was re elected president for the coming year by Merritt family members at a June 20 21 meeting in city auditorium at Fair Park. Helen Ratican is secretary treasurer and Nell Conn program chairman. A M Privitt of Wichita Falls gave the invocation. Next year's meeting set for the same dates.

Sam Privitt Childress Merritt City Auditorium Fair Park Helen Ratican Nell Conn A. M. Privitt Wichita Falls Bessie Koehl Venice Calif Tommie Quinan Linda Beverly Orangevale Stanley Bohenek Fred Nunley Troy Gatlin Gayle C. H. Nunley Doug Maldin Bill Spencer Amarillo Clyde Privitt la Mesa Texas C. H. Nunley, Jr Arcadia L. L. Nunley Monroe Ralph Merritt Andrews

Modern Martha Class Meeting At Don Morren Home

Mrs Don Morren hosted a recent Modern Martha Class gathering of First Baptist Church in her home. Prayer was led by Mrs J B Holland with Mrs Glen Buckley presiding. Attendees included Mesdames Gene Stewart Bill Woods R D Cagle Jr William Lowe Jerry Ross Wayne Sanders Julius Stevens and Peggy Bowman. Refreshments were served.

Don Morren Martha First Baptist Church J. B. Holland Glen Buckley Gene Stewart Bill Woods R. D. Cagle, Jr William Lowe Jerry Ross Wayne Sanders Julius Stevens Peggy Bowman

Demonstrations On Flowers For South Childress Club

An interesting floral arranging demonstration was given Thursday to South Childress Home Demonstration Club members by Mrs. W. M. Stiner. Attendees included Mrs. A. B. Taff and co hostess Mrs. M. A. Cooper.

South Childress M. H Turentine W. H. Newberry Charles Reynolds Charles and Parman

Baron Amwell Seeks Action Over Seduction Poster

London reports Baron Amwell, an 82 year old Labour member of the House of Lords, urging British censors to act against a poster depicting Tony Randall and Debbie Reynolds lying on a haystack and implying a seduction. The remark was made Friday.

London UPI Baron Amwell House of Lords Britain Tony Randall Debbie Reynolds Amwell

Ruth Millett Advice Nuggets on Modern Manners

Ruth Millett mocks the idea that teens and adults should change for others noting several social quirks. She jokes about relationships appearance discipline parenting and consumer preferences urging practical common sense.

Weldon Lane Nominated High Point HD Delegate

Mrs Weldon Lane was elected club nominee for county council delegate to the State HD meeting in Galveston September 16 18 Delegates will be chosen by the council meeting on July 1 The afternoon program opened with an Invocation by Mrs Floyd Biddy from John 4 34 39 A flower arrangement demonstration was given by Mrs Clyde Hackler and Mrs Weldon Lane Refreshments were served to Mrs E F Adams new member Mrs Walter Nunelly and visitor Mrs J L Byers

High Point Weldon Lane High Point Home Demonstration Club Galveston Floyd Biddy Clyde Hackler E. F. Adams Walter Nunelly J. L. Byers

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs G Moore in Rivercamp

Mrs George Moore and Miss Sue King were honored at a post nuptial shower in Childress Community House before the marriage. Guests registered in a white leather book. Nila Hightower and other hostesses served punch and cookies. gifts included an electric mixmaster presented by numerous friends and relatives.

Clarence Carter H. W. Shirley Henry Webb Ella Mae Taylor J. D. Michie Crystal Service Rivercamp George Moore Sue King Childress Community House Delmar Jones Moore Blackie Johnson Memphis Nila Hightower Jones L. B. Holman Euel King Pete Moore Jerome Trosper F. C. Owens Sidney Cagle Jerry Conn Delbert Seal Carlos Sanders Texie Lovelady Jimmie Smith Harold Cawthon W. C. Cawthon Delmer Jones Gladys Stone Eugenia Watkins

Birthday Greetings for Reid Hughes and Sherwood Wright

Community members extend birthday wishes to Reid B. Hughes Mrs. Otha Weaver and Mrs. Jimmy Leslie Sherwood Wright with hopes for a joyful year ahead.

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Patrice Fouts Podany Worth John E. Fouts Vernon Eubank Cecil Park Melo Eubank Park Rexall Westminister First Presbyterian Church Privitt Margaret Baer Cleveland Ohio Arnel van Dell Gaile Dugas NEA Ruth Millett Mrs. A Raimie and Trade Winds Motel Fairview Floral W. Lane G.moore Happy Webb Main Street Childress, Texas
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