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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1967

Page

3

Social calendar deadlines and local events listed

Deadline for social calendar announcements is Wednesday at 9 a.m. for the Sunday issue. A shower for Jerry Casper will be at J. A. Stinnett home in Tell Thursday evening. Friday includes a Gage Chapter FHA outing to Roaring Springs and a 10 a.m. District Conference at First Methodist. A shower for Scotch Clements is scheduled at Gay's Cafe from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Jerry Casper J. A. Stinnett Tell Gage Roaring Springs First Methodist Gay's Cafe

Food Shopping Guide Weekend Picks for Cookouts

The guide notes abundant weekend foods from steaks and ground beef to ham burgers and ribs. It lists plentiful broiler-fryers turkeys cabbage carrots onions potatoes and a fruit lineup of watermelons strawberries cantaloupes oranges and peaches for picnics and outdoor cooking.

Washington UPI

Extensive Social Visits Span Amarillo to Childress Region

Local families and relatives from Amarillo, Childress, Lubbock, and nearby towns gathered for visits and greetings. J. D. Cox hosted guests including Frank Cox Sr. and Jr., Judy, and out-of-town relatives from Shawnee Mission, Corpus Christi, Dallas, and more. Multiple trips to see kin occurred as extended families convened in homes across Moran, Burton, Polk, and nearby communities.

Aubrey Spinks Bora J. D Vickie Coxes Amarillo Frank Cox Cox, Jr Judy J. D. Cox Frank Zodrow Shawnee Mission Kan Bob Nabors Kent Corpus Christi Lynn Nabors Dallas Maxie Cook Clifton Smith Tim Wyatt Okla Rita Shamrock Mr. Conn Jerry Conns C. W. Cawthorn Ron Cawthorn Kirly Weatherly Morton Eprnest Rea Amar

Grilled French Cheese Sandwiches Supper for Two

Gaynor Maddox shares a lunch idea from a French family on Central Park terrace. A single sandwich combines Bonbel or Port Salut with Roquefort and ham, fried in butter, served with salad, fresh strawberries and coffee. Recipe scales for more servings.

Gaynor Maddox Assa Central Park Roquefort

Local Visitors Reach Out of Town Delights

Cloudy cooling forecast for tonight with a warmer Friday. Nearby social notes record visits among Jack Marks and Janet Marks of Sioux City Iowa to Walter Gillgo. R Summers of Clovis New Mexico and others from Covington Kentucky and Bay City visiting Mrs. Lee Rothwell and Paul Havens. Frances Long visits with niece Mrs. Ronnie Apple and son Andy of Houston. Gail Longs and family plan weekend visit to Mrs. Lennis Adams in Fort Worth.

Jack Marks Janet Kenneth Sioux City Iowa Walter Gillgo R. B. Summers Clovis N. M Ralph Myers Fred van Gries Covington Ken Helen Smith Bay City Lee Rothwell Paul Havens Frances Long Ronnie Apple Mildred Long Andy Houston Ronnie Gail Long Karen Catherine Fort Worth Gail Longs Linnis Adams

Two Irish Rebels to Be Reburied in Ireland

After 45 years in English graves at Wandsworth prison cemetery two Irish rebels Joseph O'Sullivan and Reginald Dunn executed in 1922 for the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson will be exhumed and returned to Ireland for burial, the British home office said.

Eire London UPI IRA Ireland British Home Office Joseph O’sullivan Reginald Dunn Sir Henry Wilson O’sullivan Dunn Wandsworth Prison

Visits by Houston and Amarillo families to West Texas towns

Mrs. Tom Goff and Mrs. Royce Spencer with children from Houston toured Clarendon to see Bill Wise and Canyon to visit the Jerry Cooper family. Hender son duo from Vernon visited relatives. Dinner guests at Tom Goff’s included Bill Guffey and Vince en route from San Diego to Portsmouth. Plus visits by Lotella Voyles, the Mabrys, Mrs. Seigler, and the Diggs families ending with a Quartz Mountain Lodge picnic.

Tom Goff Royce Spencer Houston Jim Phillips Clarendon Bill Wise Canyon Jerry Cooper H. J. Henderson Vernon Bill Guffey Vince San Diego Calif Portsmouth N. H Lotella Voyles Childress Eddie Jack Mabry Quanah Truman Mabry Floyd Hassell Ethel Seigler Amarillo Vernon Conner Pearl Diggs Luther Diggs Pam White Butch Rayburn Lee Diggs Quartz Mountain Lodge Oklahoma

Shower Held for Wendy Lee McCombs Baby

Wendy Lee McCombs, born June 18 at Childress hospital, inspired a Tuesday evening baby shower at Mrs. Jack Skinner’s home. Hosts were Mrs. C. J. Housman Mrs. Roger Canon and Mrs. Skinner with Bluebirds Ellen Pratt Jill Ha Sandra McCombs Karen Skinner and Sherry Sims assisting. Gifts were opened by Mrs. McCombs her mother Mrs. Claude King and sister Sandra McCombs.

Tiny Wendy Lee McCombs Childress Hospital Jack Skinner Wendy Lee Bob McCombs C. J. Housman Roger Canon Skinner Bluebirds Ellen Pratt Jill Ha- Sandra McCombs Karen Skinner Sherry Sims Mrs. McCombs Claude King Sandra McCombs

Barbara Ann Taylor Birthday Greeting

A birthday message wishes Barbara Ann Taylor and mentions Mrs. Sam Privitt E. R. Reeves and Dewey Rothwell in a nod to tomorrow’s celebration.

Barbara Ann Taylor Sam Privitt E. R. Reeves Dewey Rothwell

Television in Review by CBS TV on Warren Commission Four-Hour Series

CBS TV aired a four night examination of the Warren Commission report concluding with a measured, credible portrayal. The broadcasts support the official narrative while acknowledging doubts and gaps, valuing the work as a historical research tool for future historians.

Rick DU Brow United Press International Hollywood UPI Cbs.tv Kennedy DBSTV Cbs-Tv Network

Admitted and Dismissed Names List At City Hospital

A hospital log shows admissions including Mary West Mrs E O Etheredge Wednesday H R Overby Mrs Dale Martin and Harold Knox. Dismissals list Sam Evans Wednesday Mrs Curtis Holeman Jesse Sims and others.

Mary West E. O. Etheredge H. R. Overby Dale Martin Harold Knox Sam Evans Curtis Holeman Jesse Sims

Big Thicket Texas Vacation Vignettes Highlight

Livingston UPT surveys the Big Thicket, a vast southeast Texas region spanning Liberty Hardin Polk and Tyler counties. It hosts rich flora and fauna, four national forests, Alabama Coushatta reservation near Livingston, and Sam Houston Memorial sites in Huntsville, offering nature trails and guided Big Thicket tours.

Livingston, Tex Texas Sar Houston Liberty Hardin Polk Tyler Sam Houston Dav Crockett Angelina Sabine Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Livingston

Temperature highs and lows for today with June 29 1966 data

The 24 hour period ending 11 am today reached a high of 96 degrees and a low of 67. For June 29 1966 the high was 93 and the low 75. Sunrise was at 55 31 and sunset at 7 58 with scattered race data noted in the page.

Gssqueur

Postmaster Bans Mini-Skirts At Chicago Post Office

Chicago post office officials ordered 1600 women workers to stop wearing mini-skirts and abbreviated apparel. The postmaster said the rule aims to avoid interference with operations while ensuring carriers present a practical, ready-for-duty appearance.

Chicago UPI Henry W. McGee

First Methodist Luncheon Features Christian Hindu Dialogue

Mrs Cecil Pryor led a luncheon program on The Christian and the Hindu at the First Methodist church. She outlined four areas of interest including deep encounter and mutual search for reality with Hindus and mission related life. WSCS President Mrs W E Andrews gave the invocation and 30 members attended.

First Methodist WSUS Cecil Pryor Ted WSCS W. E. Andrews A. &. Johnson Sr

Missionary Circle Meeting Opens With Prayer

Mrs Richard Fancher hosted a Tuesday morning gathering at her home. Mrs Jack Skinner led the opening prayer. Guest Mrs Vern Rucker reviewed The Holy Spirit in Missions. Mrs Anna Silvey read the Calendar of Prayer and led prayers for missionaries. Refreshments were served to those listed plus visitor Mrs Adlon Alexander.

Richard Fancher Jack Skinner Vern Rucker Anna Silvey Mmes W. C. Adams Gene Stewart Ernest Rea Elbert Kelley Leonard King Adlon Alexander

Nash-Vandiver Circles Hold Joint Morning Meeting

A joint meeting of Nash Circle and Vandiver Circle was held Tuesday morning at Mrs. Pearl Ward's home. Mrs. Frank Decker led a lesson on The Holy Spirit in Missions with scriptures read and prayers offered by Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Jess Vandiver. Attendees included Mrs. D. O. Nash, Harry Mitchell, J. D. Atkinson, Mrs. C. O. Trolinder, Clarence Hill, George Spear, Wesley Riker, Aston Richardson, W. E. Rule, and guests Mrs. Flannie Byrd and Mrs. Jack Couch.

Wesley Riker Aston Richardson W. E. Rule Vandiver Circle Flannie Byrd Jack Couch

Temperatures Hit Narrow Range Across West

US weather brief notes that today’s low temperatures ranged from 38 degrees in Thermal California to around 38 in Laramie Wyoming and Evanston Wyoming, reflecting a cool regional pattern across the western states.

New York UPI Calif Laramie Evanston Wyo

Tigers Clinch Pet-Coericen League Pennant

The Detroit Tigers clinched the Pet Coericen League pennant in a decisive season ending triumph. The victory crowned their season as league leaders and secured championship honors for the team.

Detroit Tigers

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