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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1966

Page

7

Miss Cheatheam Honoree For Pre Nuptial Shower

Rebecca Cheatheam bride elect of Douglas Self was honored with a Friday evening miscellaneous shower at First Baptist Church Fellowship hall. Guests registered at a lace table, yellow rosebuds, and crystal centerpieces with white taper candles. Mrs. Larry Carrick and Mrs J K Williams served punch as Miss Joan Cheatheam played piano. Gifts were opened by the honoree with her fiancé and their mothers present.

Rebecca Cheatheam Douglas Self First Baptist Church Jimmy Barlow Larry Carrick J. K. Williams Joan Cheatheam Cheatheam C. J. Cheatheam Reginald Self Clovis N. M Hostesses J. B. Holland H. M Baker Sr C.J. Lyons Dan Jones Roy Williamson Fay Eatherly A. A. Whitlock H. L. Couch G. A. Williams Ralph Sides Doyle Mooney Jack Bohannon WL. Riker Lowell Dement Sue King N D. Rogers Rayford Jones Gus Woods Jim Phillips Ray Lambert Oscar

Mrs. Cates Honored With FHA Honorary Membership

Zona Beth Cates of Tempe and formerly of Childress received an honorary membership in the Arizona Association of Future Homemakers of America at the FHA State convention. She chairs Tempe High School's home making department, aids the chapter, and serves on multiple education and homemaking committees. She is a former Childress teacher and daughter of Mrs. George Faulkner.

Zona Beth Cates Tempe Childress Arizona Association of Future Homemakers of America FHA Future Homemakers of America Arizona Home Economics Arizona State Vocational Association National Association of Homemaking Teachers American Home Economics Association National Arizona Education Association Delta Kappa Gamma Cates George Faulkner

Senior Girls Honored at Smith Home Ice Cream Party

Four senior girls Susie Wilson Donnalene Bearden Alice Wyatt and Sandra Mills were guests of honor at an afternoon ice cream party hosted at the Leo Smith home with Mrs Smith and others assisting. Special guests included Mrs Bob Wilson and Mrs Don Bearden as attendees and gift presenters accompanied by music and a Maypole themed table display.

Leo Smith Smith Lewis Mullins Betty Sarrells Judy Smith Susie Wilson Donnalene Bearden Alice Wyatt Sandra Mills Bob Wilson Don Bearden Linda Mooney Candy Howard Sue Yager Brenda Boykin Evelyn Holland Rita Keel Earla Cormack Marilyn Walker Sheila Devoll Shara Bruce Lucretia Henderson Pat Smith Lewene Mullins Vickie Mullins Monica Rucker

Union Flat HDC Hosts Jewelry Demonstration Meeting

Union Flat Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Harry Mitchells home with co hostesses Mrs. Ben Tegue. Mrs. Mitchell gave the devotional and Mrs. J C Terrell led recreation. Guests and members including Mrs. Ruth West and Mrs. Pearl Ward attended the noon luncheon.

R. O. Law Vio- Jo Collier Union Flat Home Demonstration Club Harry Mitchell Ben Tegue Mitchell J. C. Terrell Mmes Ruth West FE. J. Hassell N. D. Rogers L. H. Holtman M. E. Jones G. C. Slaton Mrs. Pearl Ward

Birthday greetings for a group

A collection of birthday wishes dated for tomorrow for Mrs. Cecil Pryor Barry LaDon Lott Car Wayne Smith Mrs. Waldo Bacon Calvin Jackson Mrs. Carrie Mae Diggs. The note lists several names to be celebrated in a friendly, informal greeting.

Cecil Pryor Barry LaDon Lott Wayne Smith Waldo Bacon Calvin Jackson Carrie Mae Diggs

1964 Study Club Mothers Day Tea In Paducah

The 1964 Study Club hosted a Mothers Day tea in Paducah with members mothers Sorosis Club and guests. Mrs Delwin Brooks welcomed 32 attendees including Mrs C O Wise the 91 year old grandmother of the host and Mrs E L Thomas of Floydada. Mrs T E Long spoke with slides on Libya Africa Tripoli the Sahara Malta and Sicily.

Mmes Wayde Smith Billy Kinney Joe Don Brooks Irless Brooks T. E. Long Long C. O. Wise Delwin Brooks E. L. Thomas Floydada

Spring Recital Today For Cribbs Pupils At Methodist Church

Piano and organ students of Mrs. Jimmy A. Cribbs will be presented this afternoon at three o'clock in First Methodist Church. The program lists 25+ performers and pieces from Old MacDonald to Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 2 and Capriccio Espagnol with Cribbs guiding piano and organ.

Townsend and Jarrells Tie The Knot In Memphis Ceremony

John Galen Townsend and Shirley Ann Jarrell of Memphis wed in an April 21 civil ceremony in Memphis. The groom is with Gold Star Dairy Products Co. His parents Dr and Mrs Shell Townsend announced the marriage, with James Jarrell of Memphis as the bride’s father. The couple reside in Memphis.

John Galen Townsend Shirley Ann Jarrell Memphis Shell Townsend James Jarrell Gold Star Dairy Products Co

Mrs Andrews Hosts HDC Program in High Point

Mrs Claude Andrews presided over a Meals-in Minutes project and distributed recipes at the Home Demonstration Club meeting in the clubroom. A 4-H Club Dress Review report was presented by Mrs W W Holman in the high school auditorium on May 27.

High Point Claude Andrews W. W. Holman Floyd Biddy Grady Parr Leon Henley J. F. Henley George Weir Laura Henley Jimmy Andrews

Granddaughter of Local Residents Honored in Snyder

Miss Barbara Scarbrough, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Terrell and Mrs. Ben Scarbrough of Childress, was honored with a gift tea at Snyder Country Club. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Scarbrough of Snyder and bride-elect of Johnny Nokes. Nuptial vows will be June 3 at Snyder Methodist Church. They plan to live in Odessa while attending college.

Robert Allen Harp Marilyn Sue Taylor Clinton Johnson Henry Johnson Crowell Childress Church of Christ Carl Brecheen Abilene Miss Harp Abilene Christian College W. Club Women’s Honor Society Student Education Association Kappa Delta Pi Johnson Aggie Club Barbara Scarbrough J. C. Terrell Ben Scarbrough Childress Snyder Country Club R. L Bud) Scarbrough Snyder Johnny Nokes Johnny Nokes Sr Snyder Methodist Church Scarbrough Snyder High School Cisco Junior College Odessa Mmes B. E. Sims Jorden Brunken W. M. Stephens Herman Elkins Bill Wilson L. Eades Wayne Glad

Evelyn Holland Honored With Brunch By Grandmother Hosts

May graduate Evelyn Holland was the inspiration for brunch at her grandmother Mrs. H. M. Baker’s home with co hosts Mrs. Carl Hudson and Mrs. Jack Couch. White damask tables and blue and white flower arrangements set the scene as guests received sewing kits and Evelyn received a desk lamp. Family members J. B. Holland and Jimmy Barlow attended as special guests along with Cheryl Decker Candy Howard Susie Wilson Donnalene Burden Brenda Boykin Linda Mooney Sandra Mills Earla Carmack Rita Keel and Sue Yager.

Evelyn Holland H. M. Baker Carl Hudson Jack Couch Evelyn J. B. Holland Jimmy Barlow Cheryl Decker Candy Howard Susie Wilson Donnalene Bearden Brenda Boykin Linda Mooney Sandra Mills Earla Carmack Rita Keel Sue Yager

Central Christian Preacher William E. Robinson

Reverend William E. Robinson of Rosenburg will lead the worship service at Central Christian today at 10 40 a m.

Central Christian William E. Robinson Rosenburg

Guest preacher at First Baptist Plainview in pastor’s absence

Rev Ivyley Bishop of Wayland Baptist College in Plainview fills pulpit today as Rev Joe Allen conducts revival in Bushland. The service centers on community faith outreach and spiritual renewal.

First Baptist Ivyley Wayland Baptist College Plainview Joe Allen Bushland

Meeting and Coffee Hour at Mrs. Sharp Home

A Thursday morning gathering at Mrs. W Sharp's residence included a business meeting and coffee hour led by Mrs. C Broughton who opened with a prayer. M Weldon Lane gave the devotional. a $15 donation was approved for the Adult 4 Department piano fund. Present were Mrs. O B Sages Mines Ray Cooper Howard Martin T B Hightower Clyde Johnston Frank Trosper Jim Phillip and Marvin Houchin.

W. Sharp C. Broughton M. Weldon Lane O.B Sages Mines Ray Cooper Howard Martin T. B. Hightower Clyde Johnson Frank Trosper Jim Phillip Marvin Houchin

Plastic Boots for Gardeners

Waterproof clear plastic garden boots help keep feet dry in muddy conditions. They are washable and can be worn over or without shoes, offering protection during outdoor work.

Community social calendar with weekly events

A detailed list of weekday and weekend social activities and meetings for the week. Highlights include a spring recital at First Methodist, an anniversary reception at 1005 Ave H NW, county council at the courthouse, Women's Chorus and various church and club gatherings across Monday to Friday with times and venues.

County Council Hdc Courthouse Women’s Chorus CMF Central Christian Cee Wee YV Club COF Lodge Eastern Star WMS First Baptist Calvary Baptist Wmu WSCS First Methodist Kirkland Joe Allen Rebekah Lodge Woman's Department Club Lison Circle Eddie Leary Home Arts Club Gene Smith Childress Coin Club West Texas Utilities Twentieth Century Study Club

Reception for Jack Tutors on 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jack Tutor are honored at a home reception marking their 25th anniversary at 1005 Ave H Northwest. Calling hours run 3 to 5 p m with hosts their children Laura Tutor and Mr and Mrs Phil Tutor of Plainview inviting all friends of the family.

Jack Tutor Ave. H. Northwest Laura Tutor Phil Plainview

Mrs Yates Honored at HDC Meeting Farewell Gift

Edith Yates longtime South Childress Home Demonstration Club member was honored at a Thursday gathering at D. W. Groseclose's home before departing to Belmont California to live with her son Pete. A farewell poem on friendship and a frozen foods demonstration enhanced the event.

Mary Scott W. M. Cross J. D. Hardin Emmett Reeves Lewis Meinzer

Home Economics Club Reviews Promises to Keep

Mrs Johnson leads the Home Economics Club review of Promises to Keep by Dr Thomas A Dooley Jr at a Thursday afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs Dan Jones with Mrs F H Duval as co host. Treasurer report by Mrs O W Carlson during brief business period presided by Mrs Obert Stevens. A salad course was served to the group including Mrs Frank Barksdale Mrs Frank Decker Mrs Ben Hardison and others.

A. J. Johnson Thomas A. Dooley Jr Dan Jones F. H. Duval W. E. Garrison O. W. Carlson Obert Stevens Frank Barksdale Frank Decker Ben Hardison C. J. Lyons Oral Orcutt A. F. Verner A M. Woods C. B. Morris

Deanna Bryant Birthday Party Hosted at Family Home

Little Miss Deanna Bryant celebrated her birthday at her parents J. W. and Mrs. Bryant's home. Rooms were decorated with balloons spelling Happy Birthday, a yellow frosted cake with rosebuds topped a refreshment table, and guests Connie and Amy Wyatt joined the honoree. Attending were Tom and Shawn Garrison, Terry and Larry Conn, Sonja and Jimmy Wyatt, and Mrs. Edwin Wyatt with Tommy Garrison and Jerry Conn.

Deanna Bryant J. W. Bryant Connie Amy Wyatt Tom Shawn Garrison Terry Larry Conn Sonja Jimmy Wyatt Edwin Wyatt Tommy Garrison Jerry Conn

Pleasant People and Local Happenings in Childress

In a cheerful column readers learn of Mrs Tom Hardin’s delayed prefab house site and the Bruce Parr family moving into the Hardin home once the foundation is poured. John Danner heads to the Philippines and Vietnam for an engineering role, while a Texas teen aboard a jet bound for Cape Kennedy recalls a gunfire scare.

Tom Hardin Carrie Mae Diggs Bruce Parr Hardin Childress Hardins Judge Kansas Jewett Scarbrough Pampa Consumer Credit Executives Vera Ward Here John Danner Phillipines Viet Nam Texas Cape Kennedy Chris Craft John Cape

Four Piano Students Win Excellent Ratings in Auditions

Mrs Jimmy Cribbs pupils Norma Hemphill Lisa Butler Tom Wells Mina Musgrove earned excellent plus ratings at the National Piano Playing Auditions in Memphis. Pamela Boone Paula Boone Joyce Shelton Debra Barfield Jill Ann Turner and Dan Murray Jones received superior ratings. each played 10 memorized numbers and earned a gold pin under judge Dr F Theibault of Howard Payne College.

Jimmy Cribbs Memphis Norma Hemphill Lisa Butler Tom Wells Mina Musgrove Pamela Boone Paula Boone Joyce Shelton Debra Barfield Jill Ann Turner Dan Murray Jones F. Theibault Howard Payne College

Early treatment aids majority of birth defect babies

The National Foundation March of Dimes reports that about 80 percent of babies born with birth defects can benefit from early medical intervention, emphasizing timely care to improve outcomes.

National Foundation March of Dimes

Snack Party for Marty Turentine at Mrs Clements Home

Marty Turentine was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marvin Clements with co-hostesses Mrs. Annette Wallace and Mrs. Estelle Maddox. Special guests included Marty’s mother, Mrs. Geneva Turentine, and Gary Chapman. Favors were diploma like linen handkerchiefs, and Marty received a shirt and dress trousers. Bible verses were recited, with others present including James Driver, Larry Patterson, Danny Patterson, and Donnie Feagin.

Marty Turentine Marvin Clements Annette Wallace Estelle Maddox Marty Geneva Turentine Gary Chapman James Driver Larry Patterson Danny Patterson Donnie Feagin

Two Seniors Honored In Gage Home

John Frank Inman and Frank Howard were honored Friday morning with a breakfast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gage at their home. Blue and white decor featured a blue floral centerpiece and monogrammed white handkerchief favors. Attendants included Bill Edington James Driver and Jerry Keys.

John Frank Inman Frank Howard Neil Gage Bill Edrington James Driver Jerry Keys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Flat Mothers Day Paducah Cribbs Jimmy A. Cribbs First Methodist Church Old MacDonld Red Ballons Jay Nell Holland Starr Debra Denise Barfield Charles Stephens Carol Richardson Maggie Boogie Roxanne Jones Alegro Magiale Mrs. Cribbs Julia Camp Nancy Campbell Alfred Stephens John Townsend Miss Jarrell Mrs. Andrews Naomi Jack Ave H. NW Mrs. Johnson Home Ec Club Childress Index Dora Diggs C. A Marie) Diggs Greeley Colo Carrie Mae Marie Edward I. Darvell Givens Gage Home
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