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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1968

Page

3

Senior Calendar of Banquets and Parties

The calendar lists multiple senior events from March to May including dinners at homes and hostesses, banquets at churches, and youth group parties. Notable names appear with hosts such as Gina Butler Phyllis Preston Debbie Bird and James Johnson, with venues including First Baptist First Methodist Village Inn and various private residences.

Gina Bukter Harold Camp Homer Compton Hubert Hargrove Phyllis Preston Warner Stevens Buster Halford Sharon Briley Village Inn Mmes Archie Howell F. C Gina Butler Gene Blackwell Jay Starkey James Johnson Robert Carter Debbie Carter Pam Morey Sally Coyle Vicki Lee Grenda Rogers Darrell Jackson Betty

Childress UDC Officers Attend Conventions

Miss Toni Gilreath of Memphis and Mrs J R Smith of Childress returned from district UDC conventions in Bryan and Austin. Gilreath state president and Childress CHAPTER president received a scroll naming her International Ambassador to HemisFair 1968. Scroll signed by HemisFair president Marshall T Stevens.

Toni Gilreath Memphis J. R. Smith Childress Bryan Austin United Daughters of the Confederacy Gilreath i UDC HemisFair Marshall T. Stevens Smith The Childress Chanter

Tea for State President Opens Convention Here

More than 150 women from Santa Rosa District TFWC attended the opening tea at the home of Mrs Albert Bird. District President Mrs Roy Grundy hosted for Mrs B F Seay Texas President Federated Clubwomen with club officers and Alpha Zeta aides assisting in reception and entertainment.

Santa Rosa TFWC Albert Bird Roy Grundy B. F. Seay Texas Federated Clubwomen Beautiful Bird Home Bird Robert Sexauer Memphis Jessie Thom Paducah Jerry Dugan Lorraine Kent Vernon Mentarian Ross Smith Gene Blackwell Fashions For Fun Debbie Bird Alpha Zeta Modern Home Lisa Bird Worsham Baxter John Andrews Center Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs WC. Dickey Worsham Baxter Johnson Crowell Lickey Johnson

Awards Announced for Santa Rosa District Winners

Monday night banquet honored district entries with first and second place in numerous clubs and departments. Awards highlighted include Outstanding Clubwoman Mrs Sam Hampton Seymour and Poet Laureate Mrs Carl Gresham Burkburnett, with many study clubs and junior groups named across Burkburnett Chillicothe Iowa Park Vernon Paducah Wichita Falls and other towns.

Santa Rosa Fair Park Auditorium Sam Hampton Seymour Francis Kaver Burkburnett Carl Gresham Quanah Bluebonnet Study Club Chillicothe Iowa Park Alpha Delphian Club Henrietta Sorosis Study Club Vernon Study Club Wichita Falls Matador Woman's Department Club of Childress Childress Pierson Club Paducah Womans Department Club Wilbarger County Woman's Forum Memphis Bluebonnet Pathfinders of Delphian Archer City Pathfinders Delphia Woman's Department Club Sorosis Soro Texas Heritage Pierian of Pierian Vernon Eternal Junior Forum Matador Eternal Childress Matador Eternas Henrietta Junior Woman's League Childress Alpha Zeta Crowell Adelphian Memphis Delphian

Fiesta Island Rides Open at Hemis Fair for All Ages

Attractions invite visitors of all ages including first time entrants to enjoy rides on Fiesta Island at Hemis Fair. The event features a variety of attractions aimed at family enjoyment and cultural celebration.

Hemis

District Awards Banquet in Fair Park Auditorium

The Federated Clubwomen held their annual convention banquet at Fair Park Auditorium with vivid deco rations a Spanish garden stage scene and candlelit tables. Speaker John Forbis urged local problem solving and a $1 tax per dollar spent in government while festivities featured performances and presentations by club members and guests from across West Texas.

Fair Park Carol Higley Federated Clubwomen Roy Grundy W. Baxter Johnson Robert Sexauer John Forbis Lorraine Kent Vernon Ross Smith Jerry Dugan W. B. Johnson Crowell Robbie Castleberry D. L. C. Kinard Memphis Grover C. Johnson Wichita Falls W. C. Dickey Ees Morris Higey Childress Forbis Bill Ross Janet Day Matador LaNoa] Castleberry Ralph White Clifford Hagstrom John Barnhill Philip Carpenter Jessie Thomas Leon Hart Brown George C. Moffett David Traylor Susan Howard Paducah

Roxanne Jones Honors Four Senior Girls

May graduates Mary Lou Watkins Althea Allison Cheryl Jones and Sherry Poling were honored at a Saturday evening dinner hosted by Miss Roxanne Jones. The table featured white linen blue candles and blue and white flowers. Miniature diploma favors and mementos were given to the honorees. Guest of honor was Deanna Allison from the girls' vocal quintet.

Ger Sam West Raymond Toft Smith Gene Blackwell Fashions For Fun Alpha Ztta Susan Sims Donna Garrison Althea Allison Levene Mullins Bobbi Henderson Karen DeArmond Linda Carmack Susan Shelton Cindy Shelton Susan Bird Claudia Park Cheryl Jones Mary Lou Watkin Roxanne Jones Mary Lou Watkins Sherry Poling Deanna Allison

Visitors Welcomed At Woman's Department Club Meeting

Convention delegates and guests received a coffee service in the Woman's Department Club before the session. Mrs. Fred Sherwood chaired with Mrs. Dan Davis as co chairwoman and Book Club members as hostesses. Assistants included Mines Travis Walling L W McClendon and Lee Hollingsworth.

Woman’s Department Club Fred Sherwood Dan Davis Book Club Mines Travis Walling L. W. McClendon Lee Hollingsworth Tom Hardin WDC

Reports Heard At Breakfast By Santa Rosa Club Leaders

At a Santa Rosa District breakfast held in a local restaurant Mrs. Robert Sexauer led the hearing as first vice president. Welcoming remarks were given by Mrs. Vern Rucker president of the Woman's Department Club. Twentieth Century Study Club ran the event under president Mrs Harold Cheek with aides Mrs Billy Joe Rothwell and Mrs Don Johnston. Creamy magnolias adorned green containers on tables. Favors were courtesy of Fashion Shoppe.

Santa Rosa Robert Sexauer Vern Rucker Woman’s Department Club Twentieth Century Study Club Harold Cheek Billy Joe Rothwell Don Johnston

Happy Birthday Tomorrow to Tlovd Stone and Friends

A brief birthday greeting note wishes Tlovd Stone Bob Jones Mrs. C. M. Collins and Mrs Dean King a cheerful tomorrow birthday.

Tlovd Stone Bob Jones C. M. Collins Dean King

Henry Clay's Long Service in Kentucky Senate and House

Henry Clay served Kentucky as a congressman and U S senator for three decades, shaping early national policy across the nation. He held key leadership roles and influenced debates on finance, internal improvements, and foreign affairs during his 30 years in Congress and the Senate.

Henry Clay Kentucky U.S

Social calendar highlights church events and club meetings

A busy calendar lists 2:30 p.m. Tell HDC and 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Circles on Ave J SE. First Methodist WS cs and 4 p.m. Blue Ribbon H in courthouse. 7:30 p.m. Central Christian event with Mrs. Bob Clapton. 7:40 a.m. First Presbyterian service. all day Union Flat HDC with Mrs. J. M. Mullins. Thursday covers Good Neighbor Club 3:30 p.m. UDC, Service Guild, and senior banquet plans. Saturday includes Burlington Club supper, 4H Food Show, piano recitals at Diggs Studio.

First Presbyterian Circles Ave. J. SE First Methodist Central Christian Wild Bob Clapton Union Flat J. M. Mullins UDC Polic East Ward Burlington’ Club Veterans Bu Veterans Building Diggs Studio Diggs Kirkland HDC Esleyan

Visiting Hours For The Facility

Morning hours are listed from 9 30 to 10 00 with evening slots from 2 30 to 7 00 or 8 00. The text is fragmented and provides no further details on location or context.

Hargrave Dry Cleaning & Laundry Avenue G. N.W

Admitted List Incomplete Names and Dates

A fragment lists admitted individuals with initials and names such as Mrs A V McFarland Sunday Nolan Thomas Monday Howard Clifton Mrs W W Philpott Mrs Clarence Taylor Hazel Brown Edith Sumpter Paul Alexander Gene McCain Gene Mrs J Mins Janice Briley Darrell Jackson Mrs J E McKinney with indications of today and Monday entries.

A. V. McFarland Nolan Thomas Howard Clifton W. W. Philpott Clarence Taylor Hazel Brown Monda Edith Sumpter Ayd Paul Alexander Gene McCain Gene J. Mins Janice Briley Darrell Jackson J. E. McKinney

Twiggy Among Modern British Women Draws Editorial Comparison

An editorial in The British Journal remarks on Twiggy's look and contrasts it with traditional film star physiques. It notes differing body shapes, dismissing the top-heavy trend as statistically unusual and urges viewing fashion icons through distinct standards.

Twiggy New York Renoir Tally Iterial

National Art in Washington Established by Joint Resolution

The National Art in Washington, D.C. is established by a Joint Resolution for Congress dated March 24, 1937.

Washington, D.C Congress

First U.S. World’s Fair Since 1962 Opens in Seattle Year

San Antonio HemisFair runs from April 6 to October 6 marking the first official world’s fair in the United States since Seattle in 1962. The event highlights international exhibits and cultural showcases amid postwar optimism.

San Antonio HemisFair United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Fellowship Hall Chateau Inn Russell Jones Billy Joe Atkinson Carroll Byrd Henry Hunter J. D. Hudson Ging Butler Church of Christ Phil Campbell Robert Kuhn David Grimes J. W. Phillips Betty Jackson Elmo Jones Gene Klapper Childress Udc Morris Higley Mesdames Bill Sa Albert Birdright Modern Home Club of Turkey Matador Eternal Burkburnett Modern Childress Modern Home Sanstone Neatonel Ben Charles Laura Lynn Grundy Ben Edwards Edwards Derrill Nippert Jimmy Vaughan LaNeal Castleberry Castleberry Jeft Santa
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