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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1968

Page

4

Senior Calendar Packed with Banquets and Parties

The calendar lists a sequence of senior events from March to May including banquets at homes and diners at local venues. Hostesses named include Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Russell Jones, Mrs. Harold Camp, and many others with times mostly in the evenings and afternoons across multiple dates and venues such as First Baptist Fellowship Hall and Village Inn.

First Baptist Fellowship Hall Henry Hunter J. D. Hudson Gina Butler Chateau Inn Russell Jones Methodist Youth Fellowship Gene Blackwell Terry Duean Jay Star Tim Wyatt Clyde Joercon Sharon Prilev Village Inn Mmes Archiv Howel C. Brilk MYF Pirot Methodist Betty Jackson Elmo Jones Gene Klamer Vicki Lee Howard Preston

Tell HD Club Has Meeting

Mrs J W Bryant hosted the Home Demonstration Club on Tuesday in the clubroom. The meeting opened with the 23rd Psalm and prayer, a Thought for the Day, and roll call. A Cancer Crusade contribution was collected. Mrs Willis Moran and Mrs Truman Mabry led pattern sizing and antique candleholder demonstration. Refreshments followed. attendees included Mrs H B Rhodes, J A Stinnett, Oscar Glover, H E Woods, Tom Goff, Jim Phillips, and Deanna Bryant.

J W Bryant Home Demonstration Club Bryant Hall Burton Willis Moran Truman Mabry M. H. Conn Mmes H. B. Rhodes J A. Stinnett Oscar Glover H. E. Woods Tom Goff Jim Phillins Deanna Bryant

Supper Honors Althea Allison at Home Celebration

Althea Allison was honored at a Tuesday evening supper hosted by Mrs Bill Atkinson with co-hostesses Mrs Homer Compton and Mrs Carroll Byrd. The table featured a blue owl centerpiece, white linen, blue tapers, and owl favors. Guests included Gina Butler and others, with Mrs M E Allison as hostess. A birthday mention for Mrs J B Goodson and Mrs R J Bailey was noted as Lebanon formed from five former Turkish Empire districts.

Gina Harold Camp Homer Compton Hubert Hargrove Debbie Bird Albert Bird Cheryl Jones Gay's Cafe Mmes Fred Becker Jerry Collins Pete Hester Phyllis Preston Warner Stevens J. A. Starkey Fred Cawthon Gina Butler Gay’s John Gay Mike Wilson Larry Moore Village Inn H. Camp H. Compton H. Hargrove Maryon Watkins Wiley Shires Ronna Mooney James Bartlett Buster Halford Ben Bob Walker Lewis Meinzer Mmes. O. Stevns I. Teague Jeffrey Cordell Charles Stephens Robert Kuhn W. C. Harp Robert Carter Debbie Carter Althea Allison Bill Atkinson Carroll Byrd Sherry Poline Pam Morey Nikkie Murphy Mary Lou Watkins Cheryl Joens Phyllis Maey Donna Garrison M. E. Allison Vicki Lee Ronna Mo

Social Calendar Highlights Local Events Thursday

Social Thursday features art calls at WDC Kirkland HDC from 4 to 6 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 7 p.m. First Methodist. First Baptist Banquet at 7 p.m. Senior fellowship at First Mist. UDC hosts Cain event at 9:30 a.m. Satellite Day Care meeting in East Ward School. Saturday piano recital for high school students at Diggs Studio.

WDC Kirkland Hdc Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist First Baptist UDC Cain East Ward First Mist Diggs

Girl Scout Outing at Fair Park Ends with Picnic

Girl Scouts enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon outing at Fair Park ending in a picnic. They built a fire toasted marshmallows and made Lone Mores. Attendees included Laurie Halford Helen Grayson Erin Teague Inda Towers Cathy Lemen Tracy Starnes Leader Mrs Tom Lemen and Assistant Leader Mrs Winton Powers.

Fair Park Girl Scouts Laurie Halford Thlen Grayson Erin Teague Inda Towers Cathy Lemen Tracy Starnes Tom Lemen Winton Powers

Visiting Hours and Admitted Patients List

The notice lists visiting hours as morning afternoon and evenings with varied times and notes admitted patients including C A Howard, Mrs Claude Martin of Ft Sumner New Mexico, Mrs Etta Sarton, Mrs Dixie Benjamin today. Discharges include Mrs A L Pittman and baby, Bert Boone, Mrs R B Pardue, Mrs Virgil Bambol, Mrs C E Morgan, T C Raper, Mr J B Webster, Sylvia Moore, all dated Wednesday or today.

C.A. Howard Claude Martin Ft. Sumner N. M Etta Sarton Dixie Benjamin A. L Pittman Bert Boone R.B. Pardue Virgil Bambol C. E. Morgan T. C. Raper J. B. Webster Sylvia Moore

TOPS Members Lose 170 Pounds in Two Months

Mrs. Allene Garrison reports 25 active TOPS club members shed a total of 170 pounds over the last two months. The group meets every Monday except the first, inviting others to attend, weigh in, and form additional clubs if interest grows.

Tops Club Allene Garrison TOPS

Fellowship Guild Meeting at Central Christian Church

Bob Clapton hosted the Fellowship Guild of Central Christian Church on Tuesday evening. Louise Bowers led the CWF prayer and business session, Arvene Bellah gave a devotional from biblical books, and Howard Sree finished the study. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs Harper Knight and others.

Bob Clapton Fellowship Guild of Central Christian Church Louise Bowers CWF God Matthew John Acts Arvene Bellah Howard Sree

TROLINDER CIRCLE MEETING HOSTED BY MRS GENE STEWART

Mrs Gene Stewart hosted the Trolinder Circle meeting Tuesday morning at her home. Hymn led by Mrs Jess Vandiver and prayer by Mrs Fred Becker opened the session. A chant from the current study Trumpets in Dixie was taught by Mrs Wesley Riker. Stewart read the Calendar of Prayer and led prayers for missionaries.

Trolinder Circle Gene Stewart Jess Vandiver Fred Becker Dixie Wesley Riker Stewart

Israel Declares Itself a Republic in a Historic Move

A historical report notes Israel formally declaring republic status, outlining new governance structures and political reforms. Key figures and institutions are cited as guiding the transition, with implications for regional diplomacy and domestic policy.

4-H Clubs Plan County Eliminations at Courthouse

4 H Clubs met Tuesday afternoon in the courthouse with Terry King presiding and Paula Parr leading a devotional. Plans were made for County Eliminations at 1 p m Saturday in the courthouse with Diane Holtman Judy Henderson Rebecca Trammel Jane West Redenna Barber Paul Marshall Lisa Fowler and Mark among those present.

Terry King Paula Parr Diane Holtman Judy Henderson Rebecca Trammel Jane West Redenna Barber Paul Marshall Lisa Fowler Mark

Crimplene Dress Promises Ease and Comfort in Sky Blue

Edith Flagg showcases a wrinkle resistant Crimplene dress praised for its texture and graceful fit. The imported polyester fabric travels well and suits everyday wear, offered in sky blue, size 8 for 36 dollars.

Edith Flagg

Local leaders listed in community meeting minutes

Stanley Parr, Frank Chapman, Larry Noward, Calvin Cure, and Calvin Wyatt are named along with leader Mrs A Henderson in the community meeting notes. The record records these individuals as participants or attendees of a local gathering.

Dr Zabdiel Boylston Pioneers Smallpox Inoculation in America

Dr Zabdiel Boylston of Brookline Massachusetts performed the first recorded American inoculation against smallpox, adopting inoculation methods that spread despite controversy and risk. The achievement marks a pivotal moment in colonial medical practice and public health.

Zabdiel Boylston Brookline Mass

TV Guide Highlights Nightly Lineup For March 28, 1968

TV listings across channels FOX NBC CBS and ABC show programs including Huntley Brinkley News Dragnet Dean Martin Show Ironside Peyton Place Bewitched That Girl Peyton Place and The Tonight Show with scheduled news weather and sports segments plus film features such as A Night To Remember and The Late Movie Road To Rid.

FOX TV Channel Huntley Brinkley Weather Evening Report NBC News Kauz TV Walter Cronkite CBS Ntweather Peyton Mace Omarshall Marshall Dillon Toey Bishop Tom Martin

Local TV Schedule Listings for Amarillo and Area

Fragments of March 29 1968 broadcast grid show programs across KFDX KVII KAUZ and KVII stations. Highlights include NBC CBS and ABC news blocks, game shows like The Match Game and Jeopardy, daytime dramas The Doctors and Days of Our Lives, and children's fare Captain Kangaroo and Romper Room.

GNC TV Amarillo College NBC News Ruth Brent the Doctors Mike Douglas lantley-Brinkley KFDA CBS News KVII General Hospital Hazel ABC News

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Sandra Nelson Chester Bennett Aubra Hawkins Church of Christ Robert Car Ter Phil Gina Putter Jay Starker Pam Mor Sally Coyle Gre Darrell Jackson Betty James Johnson Jimmie Turner J. B. Holland Tell HD Club Samstone Hargrave Dry Cleaning & Laundry Avenue G. N.W Thiel Childress Chapter Young Homemakers Stanley Hazelwood Jack Skinner A. J. Johnson Jr Teddy Hightower J. B. Goodson R. J. Bailey Lebanon Girl Scout Harper Knight Carlton Downing Henry Webb Bettye Estes Mattie Price Lon Taylor Fay Eatherly Glen Stiner Dora Diggs Magnette Stiner Ethel Kate Biggerstaff Israel Egramene T.V. Guide Channel 6 Hunitley-Brinkley Daniel Boone Dragnet Dean Martin Weath Krist TV Vamore CO Commerce ST Kfdxtv Dick van Dyke Mister Mimikin Mr. Ed Kauz TB Andy of Mayberry Guiding Light Patty Dukes
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