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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

3

At Home Vacations Prove Holiday Fun for All

The National Recreation Association suggests an at home tour for 1961 vacations. Plan a list of activities you would do while traveling then replicate them locally using your town’s resources. From camping to dining, treat home as the destination and enjoy similar recreation without leaving town.

Gay Pauley UPI New York National Recreation Association Association Joseph Prendergast Chamber of Commerce Hargrave National Institute of Dry Cleaning

Dr B TV portrait blends medicine and humanity

NBC TV presents Dr B a full hour profile from Flemington New Jersey focusing on doctor patient relations and the professional limits. ABC follows with Cows Cowboys and Cow Country a Focus on America piece highlighting Oklahoma history and cattle drives but uneven in visuals.

New York UPI Dr. B Flemington N.J Abc-Tv Oklahoma Koco-Tv Oklahoma City Fritz Wayne John Harrison

Summerside Coffee Hour Entertains Chil Dress Visitors

Summertime visitors in Chil dress were hosted Tuesday morning at Mrs. Morris Higley home for an informal coffee. Guests included Mrs. Haggard Shepard of Denton visiting her parents, plus Mrs. Gayle Haas of Bourne and several local ladies and escorts. Carol Clem assisted with service as bouquets of garden roses decorated the Higley residence.

Childress Morris Higley Haggard Shepard Denton J. W. Chambers Gayle Haas Bourne Katherine Hood Ball Dixon Holman Arlington Ray Green Woodrow Carter Overton

Ryan Family Reunion Held Over Weekend

The thirteenth annual Ryan family reunion was held over the weekend with lunch at noon Sunday in Fair Park. About 40 people attended including Charlie Mitchell Panhandle Robert Mitchell Robert Harrison Mule Shoe D S Mitchell David Mitchell Amarillo H C Ryan Madra Jean Paducah Alton Ryan Childress Mrs Laura Collier Maxia Tex Mrs Katherine Stewart and sons Dallas.

Ryan Fair Park Messrs and Mesdames Charlie Mitchell Panhandle Robert Mitchell Robert Harrison Mule Shoe D. S. Mitchell David Mitchell Amarillo H. C. Ryan Madra Jean Paducah Alton Ryan Childress Laura Collier Maxia Tex Katherine Stewart Sons Dallas

Durward Kirby Named Next Candid Camera Host

Durward Kirby will replace Arthur Godfrey as CBS TV's Candid Camera host next season while continuing on The Garry Moore Show. He previously joined hidden camera stunts during The Garry Moore Show era and will bring his experience to the program. Meanwhile, major networks plan live coverage of Project Mercury's second manned flight, expected around July 18, coordinated from Cape Canaveral by CBS News.

Durward Kirby Arthur Godfrey Cbs-Tv Kirby Garry Moore Moore Allen Funt Cape Canaveral CBS News

Peppermint Parfait Dessert Delights American Crowd

A patriotic dessert feature describes a Peppermint Parfait made with peppermint candy, heavy cream, and corn syrup. The recipe details steps to whip egg whites, fold in mixed syrup, whip cream, and freeze for about three hours.

Gaynor Maddox

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weekend Trips

Mrs. T A Riddell's column lists visits across Childress, Crowell, Plainview, Lubbock, and Vernon. Families including Carrolls Monsons Williams Jenkins and Crains gather for church events, water skiing, rodeos, and Santa Rosa Round Up. Weekly travel spans Abilene to North Carolina and Vernon social nights.

T. A. Riddell Alice Werley and Carylon of Crowell Glen Carroll E. R. Monson Stamford A. H. Lundgren Abilene Maurice Conover North Carolina Charles Williams Donald Monson G. W. Jenkins First Methodist Childress C. M. Carroll Charles Dodd Janelda Tammy

Local Visitors Share News from Church and Travels

Visitors at the Church of Christ included Mrs Tilman Wayne and Jeanne of Carlsbad New Mexico. Others traveled through Plainview Wellington Memphis Lakeview Dallas and Lakeview visiting relatives and attending events including the Grand Opera in Nashville and a trip to Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky and Illinois.

Church of Christ Tilman Wayne Jeanne Carlsbad Johnny Mason Donna Jean Kress E. J. Huddleston Diane Plainview L. Hammons Huddleston Eddie Huddleston Willard Williams Jeff Hender Son Morris Higiey Wellington Higley Rotary Doyle McKinney Childress Grand Prairie Memphis Mickey Parnell Lakeview John Campbell Kenneth Hatcher Dallas Garland Nations Jimmy Jackson Tracy Turk Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Illinois Tenn

Jackie Breaks Tradition In Dinner Plans

Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy will host a July 11 state dinner on Mt. Vernon lawn for Pakistani President Mohammed Ayub Khan. She inspected the historic estate during a Europe trip and plans a casual outdoor event with about 100 guests, many to be ferried via the presidential yacht Honey Fitz.

Washington UPI Jacqueline Kennedy White House Mt. Vernon Mohammed Ayub Kahn Honey Fitz Potomac River

Scholarship Awarded To Jean King From Childress

Miss Jean King of Childress earned a $100 scholarship to West Texas State College for the 1961 62 session. She plans elementary education and is a 1961 Childress High School graduate who held FFA FHA SGA offices, was a football queen, twirler, band and choir member, and district FTA officer.

Miss King Future Homemakers of America Future Teachers of America Student Council FTA

Temperature Extremes and Athlete’s Foot Remedy Ad

The report notes a 95 degree high by 4 p.m. Tuesday and 68 degree low at 6 a.m. Wednesday. An ad promot es T-4-L for athlete’s foot claims cure in three days with instant drying and a 48 cent price, featuring skin sloughing and replacement.

A. L. Harp Drug

Fashion Tips for Skin and Nails at the Poolside

Fashion tips advise protecting the face from sun while lounging by the pool using makeup, favoring cream types. A toe polish trick separates toes with cotton balls to prevent smears, while eye makeup and pale nail polish on short round nails elongate fingers.

Hospital Notices For W E Brewster Don Carmack Carmack

Hospital bulletin lists admissions for W E Brewster on Tuesday Don Carmack and Dickie Carmack today. Discharge shown for Phillip Gray today. Also wishes for birthday tomorrow to Mrs Otha Weaver and Mrs Jimmy Leslie Sherwood Wright.

W. E. Brewster Don Carmack Dickie Carmack Phillip Gray Otha Weaver Jimmy Leslie Sherwood Wright

Barksdale Garrison Wedding Planned at First Baptist Church

Social calendar lists the wedding of Barksdale and Garrison at First Baptist Church at 7 30 p m A Golden Wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs A M Woods at the family home 407 Std St Northwest 230 to 530 p m Tell Homecoming at schoolhouse

Barksdale-Garrison First Baptist Church Pvarate Mrs. A.M. Woods Std St Northwest

4 H Club Picnic and Tacky Party at Kirkland Fair Park

Kirkland 4 H Club held a Monday evening picnic and tacky party at Fair Park with prizes awarded for the tackiest costumes. James Driver and Brenda Bobo won free swimming passes. many members and guests attended including the Sides, Bobo, Cameron, Felton, Hardin, Scott, Weightman, and others.

Kirkland Ronda Londa Cameron Chuck Hardin Ralph Sides Dale Driver Fred Bobo Jack Felton Monlie Cameron Mary Scott Chile Smith

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