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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1963

Page

7

Hats Are Young In Heart and Gay In Color Style

New York fashion notes celebrate a spring hat season with a romantic palette. Designers use bold colors and varied shapes from straw sailors to satin turbans. Derby fedora and bowler styles appear with metallic brims and small sailors in yellows pinks and reds. Bouffant hair is out and hats are urged as a cure for feminine doldrums.

Helen Hennessy NEW York NEA Vincent Harmik Hattie Carnegie Mr. John

Polly's Pointers Homemade Food Trays

Dear Polly letters share practical tips from readers. Suggestions include carrying foil lined shoe boxes in the car as individual food trays at drive ins. Other tips cover stuffing toy necks with cardboard tubes to prevent droopy necks and labeling medicine shelves with ear eye nose headache categories for easy selection.

Polly Cramer Polly B. V P.P. Jr R- F H. A G

We Wa Nah Camp Fire Girls Hike Fair Park

The We Wa Nah Camp Fire Girls enjoyed a park hike led by Mrs. Charles Baker through Fair Park this week. Each girl packed a knapsack and a lunch sandwich was enjoyed at the end by Linda Baker Tina Crabtree Katherine Dodgen Kathleen Fanning Alane Green Claudia Park Carol Richerson Kathy Sims Debby Wilhite and guests Chuck and Connie Baker.

Fair Park Charles Baker Linda Baker Tina Crabtree Katherine Dodgen Kathleen Fanning Alane Green Claudia Park Carol ‘Richerson Kathy — Sims Debby Wilhite Chuck Connie Baker

Yushin Camp Fire Girls Visit Chil Dress Science Fair

After a weekly meeting at Mrs Joe Mills home the Yushin Camp Fire Girls enjoyed exhibits at the Chil dress Science Fair. Hostesses Mrs Dick Mitchell and Pam Mitchell served cold drinks and cookies to Susan Bird Nancy Campbell Vicki Dill Lynna Hawkins Pat Fenter Roxanne Jones Carol Mills Cindy Shelton and guardians Mrs Wallace Campbell and Mrs Mills.

Yushin Camp Childress Science Fair Joe Mills Dick Mitchell Pam Susan Bird Nancy Campbell Vicki Dill Lynna Hawkins Pat Fenter Roxanne Jones Carol Mills Cindy Shelton Wallace Campbell Mills

Carey Cemetery Fund Receives $135 Support

The Carey Cemetery Fund received 135 dollars from the chili supper at the Carey Community House Thursday night. Chili pie and drinks were served to attendees. The Club expressed thanks to all donors.

Carey Cemetery Fund Carey Community House Club

Forty million Americans sleep on mattresses over 16 years old

A Latex Foam Council report notes that forty million Americans use mattresses aged more than sixteen years, highlighting durability concerns and potential replacement trends.

The Latex Foam Council

Gloria Vanderbilt blends acting and writing in Hollywood

Gloria Vanderbilt, famed socialite, pursues writing and acting with a focus on her play Three By Two set for Broadway next October. She contrasts acting with writing, values self-revelation in performance, discusses misner acting studies, and notes her love of luxurious clothes and selective roles.

Hollywood UPI Vanderbilt Gloria Vanderbilt Henry ‘Fonda Miss Vanderbilt Gloria Smith Tag Gloria Sandy Misner

Reeves Lecture At Union Flat HDC Luncheon

Mrs Reeves spoke on Tips on Proper Cutting Beds during the all day Union Flat HDC luncheon. Mrs Gar trel read Wait for the Wind to Shift before Praying for Rain and other selections. Members present included Fern Chetheam Myrtle Compton M E Jones Hortense Tensfield N D Rogers R O Law Lora Heckathorn Fred West P B Snider W E Rule W B Gartrell and Newman Reeves.

Newman Reeves Union Flat W. B. Gartrel Mmes Fern Chetheam Myrtle Compton M. E Jones Hortense Tensfield N. D. Rogers R. O. Law

New Officers Elected for Auxiliary

Mrs. Fletcher Carter was named new president of Childress General Hospital Auxiliary during the meeting Friday. Other officers include Mrs Donald Black treasurer Mrs George Barry secretary and Mrs Alex Saied Supply Chairman The Auxiliary proposed buying three more television sets for patient use.

Fletcher Carter Childress General Hospital Donald Black George Barry Alex Saied

Edith Sumpter Celebrates Tenth Birthday Role

Edith Sumpter was honored with a party for her 10th birthday this past week. Gifts were opened, games played, photos taken, and refreshments served to a group including Jessie Sumpter Thurman Gracie Sumpter and several guests.

Edith Sumpter Jessie Thurman Gracie Sumpter Cheryl Jana Butch Jones Richard Decker Janice Wiseman Deborah Stacy Lanham Shirley Sumpter

Mrs Fox to Be Honored in Johnson Home Birthday Dinner

Mrs A T Fox longtime Tell resident will be the guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Johnson. Relatives and close friends attend with twin daughters Mrs Frank Davis and Mrs Robert Johnson as hostesses.

A. T. Fox Tell Bob’’ Johnson Mmes Frank Davis Robert Johnson Clyde Johnson Hillcrest Stephani Fox Sam Carmack Dan Davis Nicole Davis Carmack Leo Ehrie All Saints Fort Worth Poky Wilcoxson Amarillo Florida Gulf

Growing Into Maturity After Youthful Myths

The piece argues against the idea that girls are fully grown by 15 or 16. It claims most women mature through daily challenges, gaining strength, courage, and kindness. It warns against perpetual 16 year old pomposity and celebrates adult love, respect, and quiet happiness earned through responsibility.

Miss Sagan

Book Review Entertains Study Club

A review of Angel Una ware by Dale Evans Rogers was given by Mrs. Joe Allen for the 20th Century Study Club at the WDC Friday Guest Day Tea. Hostesses were Mrs. Daniel B Craig Mrs. Dean Decker and Mrs. Larry Zirkle.

Dale Evans Rogers Joe Allen 20Th Century Study Club WDC Mmes Daniel B- Craig Dean Decker Larry Zirkle Joe Mills Bill Brown Gene Blackwell Vernon Craig Zirkle Decker Perry Morren Wayne Webb Buster Halford Calvin Jackson Joe Souter W I. Lambert Hubert Hargrove Robert Butler Arvene Bellah Fred Becker

Mrs Knight Leads Club Meet With Bed Cutt ing Tips

Mrs Knight presented a program titled Tips on Proper Cutting Beds at the Kirkland HDC meeting held at Mrs Dale Driver's home. Devotional reference was Corimthians 6 17. Mrs Frank Jackson directed recreation with white elephant gifts exchanged. Refreshments followed for new member Mrs Greer Weightman and several members.

W. H. Knight Kirkland Hdc Dale Driver Corimthians Frank Jackson Greer Weightman Mmes Fred Clark Earl Cook Jess Key Vernon Key Jack Sides Ralph Sides Bernard Gressett Estel Snodgrass

Social calendar items for IOOF to High Point HDC

A weekly social calendar lists IOOF Lodge events at the Lodge Hall 7 30 p m Monday, County Council HDC in courthouse 2 pm, Eastern Star 7 30 p m at Masonic Hall 40 8 7 30 p m, Veterans Building. WSCS 3 pm Tuesday, Church of Christ Ladies Class 10 am, American Legion and Auxiliary 7 30 p m, wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Cecil Goff at home Mrs O T Glover 7 pm. Wednesday WDC Executive 9 30 am at WDC, Junior High PTA 3 pm, Robert E Lee PTA 2 30 pm. Thursday Grandees 3 pm First Methodist, Home Arts Club 3 pm, Duplicate Bridge 7 30 pm Veterans Building, Sherwood Music bd recital 7 pm Diggs Studio. Friday High Point HDC 2.

Ioof Lodge County Council HDC Eastern Star Masonic Hall Veterans Building WSCS Church of Christ Ladies American Legion and Auxiliary Cecil Goff O. T. Glover WDC Robert E Lee First Methodist Veteran’s Sherwood Music Diggs Studio High Point

Mrs. W. Trent Honored At Pink and Blue Baby Shower

Mrs. Way land Trent was honored with a pink and blue shower hosted at the home of Mrs. N T Maxwell. Attendees served punch, registered guests, and assisted in opening gifts with family and friends present. Hostesses included a long list of local residents and organizers led by N T Maxwell.

W. Trent Tell Wayland Trent N- T Maxwell Tommy Rikes Tommy Garrison Craig Sanders Tom Goff Trent

North Childress Club To Make Tots Clothing

The North Childress HDC met at Mrs. C F Stillwell home to plan baby clothing for a mother who appealed to the Red Cross. Mrs Paul Pyle and Mrs Stillwell co hosted. The devotional from 1 Corinthians was given by Mrs Stillwell.

North Childress Club Red Cross North Childress Hdc C F. Stillwell Paul Pyle Stillwell

Fashion Trends Highlight New Fabrics and Styles

Fashion reports from UPI describe fiberglass reinforced plastics used in rocket boosters now in brassieres for light weight and high strength. Lycra panels in stockings absorb knee bend stress and stretch with movement. Tax cut styled hair looks emphasize sculpted coifs and soft dress trends feature box shaped purses and spring silhouettes.

United Press International Milady Airlon Sharmeer Helen Curtis

Bible Thoughts on Revelation 22 3 and Servants’ Duty

A brief meditation citing Revelation 22 3, affirming that true worship frees believers from other lords and burdens. The passage emphasizes service to God and the end of oppressive authority for the faithful.

Pot-Pourri from The Conoress Index Nods to Spring Mischief

A Sunday Conoress Index page notes spring fever with jonquil blooms, local guests Clyde and Polly Laningham, and neighborly gossip. Mentions Stephani Fox illness, Tedra Mahala characters, and community anecdotes about residents, travel, and a backseat driving incident.

Halibut Steaks Broiled with Fruit Recipe Feature

Novel lent menu presents halibut steaks brushed with butter and lemon juice, topped with orange sections and banana slices, then broiled. Provides marinara sauce and notes on lent season, serving six with buttered bread or sides. Includes ingredient list and cooking steps for broiled halibut and sauce.

Gaynor Maddox

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John Fredericks D. C Smith Mrs. Reeves Mrs. Fox Johnson Home Ruth Millett Book Review Entertains Study Club Clyde Laningham Polly Laningham Clyde Index Tommy Parker Plainview
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