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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1973

Page

3

This Week In Childress Community Schedule

A compact listing of local group meetings across Monday through Thursday. Includeable events feature Brownie Troop 122 Junior Troop 37 Cancer Society Hoobler Circle Riding Club Rebekah Lodge Union Flat HDC Rotary Club Kirkland Creative Arts Club First Methodist Bible study A&M Horticulture Special Interest meeting Modern Home Club Jaycees Senior Citizens Club Homemakers plus youth groups and senior gatherings at various venues throughout Childress.

Cancer Society Hoobler Circle First Methodist City Council Riding Club Rebekah Lodge Union Flat Rotary Club Kirkland Creative Arts Club A&m Horticulture Courthouse

Birthday and Anniversary Greetings List

A community note wishes happy birthday to Annie Gordon W D Felton Hattie Lambert Ray Sims Orville Weatherbee Tony Smith J D Hassell and happy anniversary to George Spear E R Blair Also recognized are Mrs Ben Hardison Christy Leach A D Toon Colene Conway Earl Hackler Buster Mills Charlie McNeal and Mr and Mrs Donnie Moates on the coming days noting additional greetings for Troy Walkup Walter Scibally Vadene Hall Roy Villyard.

Annie Gordon W.D. Felton Hattie Lambert Ray Sims Orville Weatherbee Tony Smith J.D. Hassell George Spear E.R. Blair Ben Hardison Christy Leach A.D. Toon Colene Conway Earl Hackler Buster Mills Charlie McNeal Troy Walter Scibally Vadene Hall Roy Villyard Donnie Moates

Omer Johnsey Hosts Candle Making Talk at L Atelier

Mrs Omer Johnsey gave a candle making program at the L Atelier Club monthly meeting held at Mrs Bernice Steed s home. Mrs John Herren presided over the business period. A fall art show was discussed and refreshments were served by Mrs Steed and Mrs Joe Bill Mills to Mines. Names listed include Max Foster A Power Gene Smith Robert Kilgore Preston Mills Leo Smith Herren and Johnsey and Miss Gladys Stone.

Omer Johnsey L’ Atelier Club Bernice Steed John Herren Steed Joe Bill Mills Max Foster A. Power Gene Smith Robert Kilgore Preston Mills Leo Smith Herren Johnsey Gladys Stone

Tall flaky biscuits knead dough briefly before shaping

If you enjoy tall flaky biscuits, knead the dough about half a minute to develop the texture, then roll or pat it out and bake for light layers. The quick knead aids rise and tenderness.

Alpha Delta Omega Chapter Holds Regular Meeting

Mrs. Ronny McNutt and Mrs. Jack Burrus hosted the Alpha Delta Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for its regular meeting at the McNutt home. President Glen Sanders presided as members answered roll with civic pet peeves and discussed a Founders Day dinner with Alpha Iota Iota on April 30.

Ronny McNutt Jack Burrus McNutt Alpha Delta Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Glen Sanders Alpha Iota Iota

Polly's Pointers Jar Ideas for Babies and Crafts

Polly Cramer shares ways to reuse empty baby food jars for gifts crafts and organization. Suggestions include decorative lids labels and covers for jars used as desk organizers spice jars travel kits or nursery and kitchen storage items.

Polly Sissy Cheryl

Dear Polly tips for angel food cake pan cleanup

Readers seek advice on managing the flour sticking mess when baking in a tube pan. Suggestions welcome to make the process neater, including Polly's input and reader notes about unscented tissues.

Polly Bell Sheri Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Birthday Dinner Honors Glenn Holtman in Local Home

Glenn Holtman of Lubbock was honored at a birthday dinner hosted in the home of Mrs. L H Holtman. The turkey meal and special cake were enjoyed by Glenn and his wife along with several Holtman relatives from Lubbock Childress Pampa and Ranetta Tracy and Stacy and Barbara Trent from Childress.

Glenn Holtman Lubbock L.H. Holtman Glenn George Blake Jim Haley Rayford Holtman Ranetta Tracy Stacy Barbara Trent Childress Lynn Holtman Melanie Pampa

Peter the Great Orders Beard Tax of 1705

In 1705 Peter the Great proclaimed beards a useless embarrassment and ordered their removal. Those who refused faced a tax as enforcement. The policy aimed to modernize appearance and strengthen state control over fashion.

Peter the Great Russia

Mrs Flower Hassell Joins Union Flat HDC Membership

Mrs Flower Hassell was welcomed into membership by the Union Flat Home Demonstration Club during an all day meeting at Mrs Gracie Pirtle's home. Mrs Iva LeCroy was co hostess with prayers and devotional readings by Mrs J C Terrell and Mrs Jeff Hardin.

R.E. Mitchell B.J. Teague M.E. Jones Hattie Gartrell

Lemen Speaks to Future Homemakers Group

Tom Lemen owner of Lemen's women's wear stores in Childress and Hollis Oklahoma spoke to 35 Future Homemakers of America members Monday night. He outlined marketing five times yearly at the Dallas Mart and showcased spring styles. Kathy Morey and Teri Loter led the meeting discussing FHA Week April 16 the Lubbock area meeting and candidates for Little Sister of Young Homemakers.

Tom Lemen Lemen’s Women's Wear Childress Hollis Okla Future Homemakers of America Lemen Dallas Mart Kathy Morey Teri Loter Lubbock

St Luke's Episcopal to Hold Holy Communion Service

The Reverend Bill Morgan will be at St. Luke's at 3 p.m. Sunday to celebrate Holy Communion and visit with parishioners. Quisenberry Circle met Tuesday morning at Mrs. Zack Taylor's home with 11 members present. Mrs. Francis Sport presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Jack Quisenberry. Rowden Jefferies gave the program titled Military Comment.

ST. Luke’s Episcopal Bill Morgan St. Luke's Quisenberry Circle Rowden Jefferies Zack Taylor Francis Sport Jack Quisenberry

FIRST BAPTIST ORCUTT CIRCLE MEETS FOR NATIONAL ISSUES TALK

The Orcutt circle met at Mrs. C J Lyons home in regular session to hear Mrs. Frank Wallin discuss national issues and the work of three chaplains in military service. Mrs. Jack Couch led the opening prayer and Mrs. Oral Orcutt presided with reports. Prayers for missionaries with birthdays were offered by Mrs. George Spear. Refreshments were served by several members.

First Baptist Orcutt Circle C.J. Lyons Frank Wallin Jack Couch Oral Orcutt George Spear Mmes J.E. Kelley Jack Sides W.C. Adams Dan Jones Leonard King C.C. Rosamond

Methodist Tell Members Host Covered-Dish Supper

Members of the church gathered for a covered-dish supper and fellowship in the church hall. Special guests were Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Rhew of Seymour District Methodist Superintendent. The District Conference followed the meal.

Tell Methodist Tell Marshall Rhew Seymour

First Methodist Hoobler Circle Forms Morning Branch

At the regular church meeting the First Methodist Hoobler Circle decided to form a morning circle. A meeting for interested women is set for 9 30 a m Tuesday March 27 in the church parlor. Mrs Tom Hoobler presided with Mrs Leon Henley presenting a program on Is Your Family Turned On by Charley Shedd. Refreshments were served to the group guest Mrs Jerry Turner and members Mines Bill Leonard Jack Burrus James Wetherington Marvin James Don Johnston John Tunner James Collinsworth Cleve Evans and Glen Sanders.

Tom Hoobler Charley Shedd Leon Henley Jerry Turner Mines Bill Leonard Jack Burrus James Wetherington Marvin James Don Johnston John Tunner James Collinsworth Cleve Evans Glen Sanders

Lucy Stone and Lucy Stoners in women's rights history

Lucy Stone born in 1818 kept her maiden name after marrying Dr. Henry Blackwell. The term Lucy Stoners reflects her choice amid her long fight for women’s rights. The text also notes that overcooked hard boiled eggs develop a dark ring between yolk and white.

Lucy Stone Lucy Stoners Henry Blackwell

Mrs Wallin reviews Peck book for Belles Lettres Club

Mrs Frank Wallin reviewed A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Peck for the Belles Lettres Club meeting at Mrs W J Hughes home. Mrs Rowden Jefferies presided and named Wallin and Mrs Mary Jane Heath to organize a Memorial Library Building Fund benefit garage and auction sale.

Frank Wallin Robert Peck Belles Lettres Club W.J. Hughes Rowden Jefferies Wallin Mary Jane Heath Memorial Library Building Fund Mmes Hal Price Glen Stiner Hap Wright P.A. Preslar Carrie Mae Diggs Kate and Ethel Biggerstaff Frances Long Lula Mae Carter Nellie Agnes Kennedy

Breakfast Given for Graduate Billy Don Atkinson

A high school senior Billy Don Atkinson was honored with a breakfast at Gay's Cafe hosted by Mrs. Gordon Gravley and Mrs. Wilbur Don Williams. His mother Mrs. Billy Joe Atkinson attended as special guest and he received a gift certificate. Guests included Terry Compton Steve Bird Kenneth Baker Joe Crain and Bobby Blackwell.

Billy Don Atkinson Gay's Cafe Gordon Gravley Wilbur Don Williams Billy Joe Atkinson Billy Don Terry Compton Steve Bird Kenneth Baker Joe Crain Bobby Blackwell

Tell HD Club Meeting Held in Henderson Home

Mrs. H J Henderson hosted the Tell Home Demonstration Club Tuesday afternoon and led the devotional. Mrs. Hall Burton gave the Thought for the Day and discussed housework. The group announced a bake sale and a THDA district meeting, welcomed new member Mrs. J C Smith, and heard a program on cutting and growing plants.

Tell H.J. Henderson Tell Home Demonstration Club Hall Burton Burton March Council Lois THDA Jayton Gus Woods J.C. Smith J.W. Bryant Danny Nations LaChella Inman Debbie Turk Mmes Willis Moran Roy Wygal Carolyn Hetherington Edwin Wyatt Guy Moseley Aubrey Testerman

Roasting a Large Broiler Fryer at 375 Degrees

The guide recommends roasting a large broiler fryer at 375 degrees for good results. It notes this temperature yields consistent browning and tender meat.

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Helen Jean Texas Clint Crawford Cap Jaycees Senior Citizens Club Oe Young L'Atelier BSP Bill Hubbard Omer Johnson Geeta Lele Gorman Finley Jerry Collins Johnny Longbine James Elam Ronny Leach Charles Christy Jackie Smith Harlan Lawrence By Polly Cramer R. R Rome Heinz Riva Terri Loter First Baptist Flower Hassell Union Flat Hdc Church News First Methodist Hoobler Circle Fashion Shop Ave. B Tell HD Club Henderson Avenue A. S
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