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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
7
In a New York based fashion note by Helen Hennessey, summer swimwear favors the one piece with long torso and pleated skirt styles, while bikinis persist for some. New fabrics add three dimensional textures, necklines rise, and silhouettes include high coverage and camisole tops. White dominates, skirts remain cotton and versatile for wardrobes.
The Childress County Chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association installed new officers at a banquet Monday night in a local cafe. J. W. Hamilton and Irby Teague presented honors including a 40-year plaque to Miss Ethel Biggerstaff and several 10 and five year pins to listed members.
A picnic supper honored Jerry Newberry as a May graduate candidate. The event featured a serving table decorated with a red theme and a lantern entwined with daisies. Guests included Darlene Curtis Kay Ann Eatherly Ronnie Lawrence Preston Stevens Linda Walkup Gayle Whitten Judy Wilson.
Bess Myerson appears as a guest piano soloist with the New York Philharmonic, presenting a recital that highlights her musical talents beyond her public role. Her performance marks a notable crossover into high profile classical engagement.
A writer recalls visiting Sun Luck in New York and learning why ordering chow mein plain offends Chinese hosts. An accompanying friend explains the dish and its proper naming, while the author describes the awkwardness and ribbing from patrons and staff.
Milburn Stone known for his role as Doc Adams on Gunsmoke is named an honorary member of the Kansas State Medical Society reflecting the actors recognition by the medical community.
A WSCS session featured a cross and open red leather Bible arranged by Mrs. T. C. Bailiff at the worship center. Mrs. Fern Maddox received the Bible from Japan via her late son Ronnie Payne. Twenty six members attended with readings, prayers, and songs led by several members including Mrs. Maddox and Mrs. Fletcher Carter.
Mr and Mrs M W Simmons of Midland announce the engagement of their daughter Camilla Ruth to Ray Duane Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Bill Kelley of Childress. The wedding is planned for June 15 at the First Baptist Church in Midland. Camilla Ruth is a Lee High School graduate employed by Midland National Bank. Ray Kelley is a Childress High School graduate employed by Sinclair Oil Company.
The calendar notes numerous senior events from May 1 to May 15, including patio and salad suppers, ice cream suppers, breakfasts, and a spaghetti supper. Hosts include Joan Czewski, Mrs. J. B. Holland, Mrs. Henry M. Bake, Lewis Kanagy, and many others across multiple homes and venues.
J R Bell, a graduating senior, was honored at a lawn party Monday evening at the J Ross Bell Sr home. Mrs Bell Jr assisted with hosting duties while guests received a Thank you note favors and slippers as gifts. Names present included James Roy Austin Larry Clifton Quenton Henderson Don Morgan Phil Tutor and Gayle Whitten.
Donna Taylor and Ron Patrick celebrated a joint birthday with an all day outing at Craterville Park on Sunday. Attendees included Hil dred Jim McMinn Clarence Taylor D C Buck family Brenda Brittan Ruth Ann Hardin Pearl Patrick and J L Burnett from Eldorado Oklahoma.
Ton Stevens hosts a May 18 steak supper at the Ernst Davis home honoring Rebecca Cheatheam Clara Robinson and Bettye Shahan. Co hosts are Mr and Mrs Bill Ross and Mr and Mrs C A Taylor. Supper begins at 7 p.m.
Bruce Patterson was honored at a Tuesday breakfast in a local cafe with hostesses Mrs. C. W. Boyd and Mrs. Charley Lane. He received a shirt and stick pin, while his mother Mrs. J. T. Patterson got a compact and lipstick set. Guests included Steve Fanning, Max McClendon, Jack Privitt, Billy Sarrels, and Norman Hemphill as a special guest. A birthday greeting lists several names for tomorrow.
Washington report shows a record 1.1 billion pounds of frozen vegetables stored in U.S. warehouses as of March 1 per the Department of Agriculture.
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