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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1963

Page

7

United Church Women Spotlight Inspiring May Fellowship Program

The United Church Women featured speakers Mrs. Bill Ross and Mrs. J. K. Givens presenting Inheritance and Full Participation topics at the May Fellowship Day at Central Christian Church Friendship Square. Mrs. George Barry led the program, luncheon was served, and UCW members planned city council testimony with Project Chairman Barry and Co-Chairman Ross.

Bill Ross J. K. Givens United Church Women UCW Childress Central Christian Church Frienship Square George Barry F. L. Taylor Barry Ross Morris Higley Central Christian Mmes Harry Thaten Michie Thaten W. M. Stiner

Miss Key Bridal Shower Honors Linda Key in Kirkland

Linda Key bride elect of Walter Rothwell was feted at a Baptist Church shower with yellow and white decor. About 100 guests attended as tables were served by Mrs. Earl Cook and Mrs. Ralph Sides. Guests registered by Mrs. Jett Mason and gifts were opened with assistance from Mrs. Vernon Key and Mrs. John Rothwell.

Kirkland Linda Key Walter Rothwell Baptist Church Linda Walter Earl Cook Ralph Sides Jett Mason Montie Cameron Vernon Key John Rothwell Miss Key Mines Jack Sides M. G. Cartlidge J. M. Hackler Clyde Holeman W. P. Fowler Glen Stiner W. R. Jarrell Frank Jackson Bennie Vaughn B. L. Key B. P. Henderson G. C. Weightman B. E. Gressett A. L. Myers Ernest Thomas Dale Driver Estell Snodgrass Leonard Myers Fred Clark A. R. Hardin L. E. Byers Clyde Perkins Jerry Gressett P. B. Snider

Jack Privitt Dinner Honoree At Woods Home

Senior Jack Privitt was honored Friday at a spaghetti supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Woods with Mrs. James Eddy as co host. Guests sat at quarter tables with blue bonnets and white carnations. Miniature diplomas tied with blue ribbons marked seats and thank you notes served as favors. Others present included Max Mc Clendon Bruce Patterson Billy Sorrell Thomas Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Sam Privitt and James Eddy.

Jack Privitt A. M. Woods James Eddy Jack Max McClendon Bruce Patterson Billy Sorrell Thomas Bradford Sam Privitt

BPW group elects officers at Thursday meeting

Plans were made for installation of new officers at the regular BPW meeting in a local cafe. Officers elected include President Lois Stiner First vice president Viola Johnson Second vice president Mahota Stinnett Treasurer Juanita Knight Secretary Christine Williams A vote approved contributions to the Cancer Fund Salvation Army and Red Cross An annual report summary highlighted the year’s work by committees.

B&pw Lois Stiner Viola Johnson Christine Williams Mahota Stinnett Juanita Knight Cancer Fund Salvation Army Red Cross

Robert E Lee Students Enjoy Train Trip Picnic

First grade students of Robert E Lee School rode from Memphis to Childress on a Friday train trip with 11 mothers. Upon arrival they joined other students and several mothers for a picnic in Fair Park.

Robert E, Lee Robert E. Lee Memphis Childress Fair Park

North Childress HDC Meeting reviews socialism and democracy

Mrs. George Tipps led an afternoon program at the North Childress HDC meeting at Mrs. Sedelle McKinney home. Devotional read, roll call prompted by a useful article in my house. Mrs. Paul Pyle spoke on diabetes and later served as recreation director. Refreshments and a list of attendees followed.

George Tipps North Childress Hdc Sedelle McKinney McKinney Paul Pyle W. L. Aran E. A. Beaver T. L. Dement Catherine Jones W. A. McCoy C. F. Stillwell 5. E. Temple Roy Williamson

PTA Officers Installed at Estelline Yearend Meeting

In Estelline special report the PTA installed new officers for the year at the school auditorium. Officers include President Mrs Jack Boney Jr First Vice President Mrs Hildred McMinn Second Vice President Mrs George Helm Secretary Treasurer Mrs Joe Eddins Reporter and Publicity Chairman Mrs Jerrell Rapp Installing officer was Mrs Harold Burk. Rev James Futch led prayers and certificates were given to outgoing officers. A FHA style show crowned Henrietta Ward Teen Queen with Donna Eddings as narrator and Kay Rogers as musician.

PTA Jack Boney, Jr Hildred McMinn George Helm Joe Eddins Jerrell Rapp Harold Burk James Futch Clinton Richburg A. D. Britt FHA Sarah Holland Freddy Futch Donna Eddins Henrietta Ward Donna Eddings Kay Rogers Pat Knox Brenda Ritchie Saundra Richburg Jan Davis Jan Futch Jo Ann Adcock Nancy Rea Gregory Wynn Janie Helm Barbara Diggs Marilyn May Mary Lou Bradley Shirley Dunlap Darlene Bragg Darla Wynn Donna Timmons Shirley Ward Tammie Altman Rita Delaney Jeanette Pepper Glenda Morrow Barbara Williams Pam Williams Darlene Ward Steve Diggs Jeanette May Cleta Angell Donna Ritchie

Ophelia Club Holds Dual Meetings in Estelline

Ophelia Club members held two recent gatherings. The regular session met at Mrs. Paul Collins home with Mrs. Joe Nivens co hosting. A program by Mrs. R V Wood and Mrs. Jack Kinard preceded a dinner and 42 party for husbands at a Childress cafe. High scores went to Billy Rothwell and Mrs Joe Nivens. Additional attendees included Mr and Mrs Rayford Jones Eddie Braidfoot Claudia Welch R V Wood Joe Eddins Jim Hutchins Gerald Fowler William Collier Mrs Rothwell and Joe Nivens.

Ophelia Club Paul Collins Joe Nivens R. V. Wood Jack Kinard Mmes Gerald Fowler Jack Boney, Jr Rab Holland Jim Hutchins Billy Rothwell William Collier Rayford Jones Eddie Braidfoot Claudia Welch Joe Eddins Eddins Fowler Ophelia Childress Messrs William Collerier Rothwell

Music Scholarship Awarded to Miss Robertson

Sandra Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elgar Robertson and granddaughter of Mrs C P Sanders has received a music scholarship from North Texas State University.

Miss Robertson Sandra Robertson

Senior Calendar May events listed across multiple hosts

Breakfasts, dinners, ice cream suppers and parties scheduled from May 2 to May 22 across numerous homes and venues. Highlights include honors for Johnny McConnell and Pam ela Hughes, plus events for Jack Pruitt, Don Seal, Sherry Sides, Preston Stevens, Kay Ann Eatherly, and others with multiple co hosts and venues such as El Rancho Cafe Gay's and Fair Park.

Don Seal J. Frank Inman Carrell Seal Sim Vaughn Jack Pruitt Bruce Patterson Billy Sarrell Larry Clifton Max McClendon Charles Mitchell Vaughn Odis Garrison Sherry Sides Gay’s Don Morgan J. T. Perkins Ave R. E. Conway Pamela Hughes Morris Higley Joe Don Hopkins Hiway Cafe Jim Wilcoxson Henry Hawkins Arthur Caradine Aubra Hawkins Diane Veal Bob Wilson Suzie Wilson Preston Stevens Obert Stevens Johnny McConnell Fair Park Ronnie Lawrence el Rancho C. B. Gloar Jimmy Harman Eliza Jarrell Bill Drake Albert Cochran James Roy Austin Orville K. Smith Jack Fox Jim Ragsdale Closs Rowland Johnny Roy Wilson Paula Leach Ross Holloway Rebecca Cheatheam Clara Robinson Bettye Shahan Ernst Davis Bill Ross O. A. Taylor Linda Bridges Jimmy Turner Buck Atkinson Dan Greer Kay Leatherly Joy Hackler Clyde Hackler Fay Newman

Linda Bridges Honored At Barbecue

Linda Bridges senior was honored Thursday night at the Ray Stone Jr. home during a barbecue. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Stone Sr., and Marilyn. A lingerie set was presented and favors were miniature graduates. Present were Desmond Bridges, Pat Davenport, Bob and June Garrison, J. W. Jopkin, Mike Kindle, Linda Sally, and Wendell Vahdiver.

Linda Bridges Ray Stone Jr A. T. Williams Stone Sr Marilyn Desmond Bridges Pat Davenport Bob and June Garrison J. W. Jopkin Mike Kindle Linda Sally Wendell Vahdiver

Oven Glass Door Restored by Baking Soda Cleanser

Home remedy uses baking soda as a cleanser to restore transparency to an oven door glass. The method involves making a paste and scrubbing the glass to remove grime and baked-on residue.

Miss Rutledge Honored With Nuptial Shower

Judy Rutledge bride elect of Jimmy Evans honored with nuptial shower at First Methodist Church parlor. Calling hours 7:30 to 9 p m registered by Miss Karen Trosper. Gifts included cooking ware and place settings from numerous hostesses and special guests being mothers of the couple.

Judy Rutledge Jimmy Evans First Methodist Church Karen Trosper Miss Rutledge Mines Floyd Mitchell Leonard Trosper Jimmy Turner Morris Higley Johnny Longbine Dalby Fleming Clais Holeman C. J. Lyons M. L. Croone James Bartlett Mike Wilson Bill Hamm Jay Starkey Z. J. Harmon LeRoy Reeves Glen Stiner Sidney Cagle C. A. Jordan Elmo Jones R. A. Yarbrough Ira Zuber Aston Richardson J. B. Johnson J. B. Holland C. B. Nobles John Martin Chester Hufstedler Newman Reeves M.A. Farha Robert Jones Jo Ann Mitchell Joy Schaefer Charlotte Jordan Clemi Higley Sandra Keel Celia Farha Mmes

Social Calendar for County Council HDC Court and Club Activities

Community events and meetings listed for Monday through Friday include County Council HDC in court at 2 pm, ICOF in Lodge Hall at 7 30 pm, a steak supper at Central Christian Church, WMU at First Baptist Church, Church of Christ Ladies Class, CWF luncheon at Central Christian Church, WSCS at First Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 pm, Night Circle with Mrs Joe Allen, Hargrove Circle at First Methodist parlor, Union Flat HDC all day, Kirkland HDC at 2 pm, CYW HD Club at 9 am, South Childress HDC at 2 30 pm, Home Economics Club luncheon at WDC building 1 pm, Duplicate Bridge at Veterans Building 7 30 pm, 20th Century Study Club with Mrs Bill Brown at 1 pm, and High Point HDC at 2 pm.

County Council Hdc ICOF Masonic Hall Central Christian Church First Baptist Church Church of Christ WSCS First Methodist Church American Legion Auxiliary Joe Allen Hargrove Circle First Methodist Parlor CYW South Childress WDC Veterans Building 20Th Century Study Club Bill Brown High Point Hdc

Public Invited To Paducah Music Program

Euterpean Club of Paducah marks National Music Week with an organ recital at 4 p m May 12 at First Methodist Church Paducah. Advanced organ students of Mrs T J Richards perform classics and modern favorites featuring Kay Ann Eatherly Carol Sandefur and Janelle Currey.

Euterpean Club Paducah First Methodist T. J. Richards Kay Ann Eatherly Childress Carol Sandefur Janelle Currey Eatherly Fay Eatherly Central Christian Church Sandefur Miss Currey First Baptist Church of

Bonnie Blue Birds Visit I Yus Kin Camp Fire Girls Party

Bonnie Blue Birds joined I Yus Kin Camp Fire Girls for an International Friendship Party at the UDC Cabin with Hawaiian costumes leis and straw mats. Mrs. Stella Eikman showed movies and spoke on Hawaii, as gifts were exchanged and a fruit centerpiece decorated the table.

Bonnie Blue Birds UDC Stella Eikman Pat Jones Hawaii Mmes Roxanne Jones Russell Jones Kim Crossley Tawala Dill Peggy Fanning Pam Fenter Nancy Forbis Carol Hart Diane Holkman Marigan Mitchell Helen Rosenbaum Tanya Stornes Mines John Forbis Bob Hart Susan Bird Nance Campbell Vicki Dill Pat Fenter Lynna Hawkins R. Jones Carol Mills Pam Mitchell Cindy Shelton Guardians Richard Bird Wallace Campbell Gene Dill Joe B. Mills

Estelline Senior Mike Cox Honored at Breakfast

Estelline story notes senior Mike Cox was the honored guest at a breakfast in a Childress cafe hosted by Mrs. L. E. Wakefield from Tell. Attendees included senior sponsor C. J. Goodson and classmates Teddy Jay Barnes Linda Bowman Janie Buchanan Darrell Collins Donna Sue Eddins Freddy Futch Carolyn Lambert James Merrill Gene Nelson Bruce Richerson Sandra Kay Rogers Gayland Simpson and Henrietta Ward.

Mike Cox Estelline Childress Cafe L. E. Wakefield Tell C. J. Goodson Teddy Jay Barnes Linda Bowman Janie Buchanan Darrell Collins Donna Sue Eddins Freddy Futch Carolyn Lambert James Merrill Gene Nelson Bruce Richerson Sandra Kay Rogers Gayland Simpson Henrietta Ward

Grade Students Tour Palo Duro and Canyon Area

ESTELLINE Special six grade students accompanied by C. M. Wooten and several mothers toured Palo Duro park West Texas Museum and Buffalo Stadium at Canyon and a clay plant in Silverton. Highlights included the museum tour and canyon rides.

C. M. Wooten Palo Duro Park West, Texas Museum Buffalo Stadium Canyon Silverton

Estelline Pep Squad Beats Beaknik Party at Joe Eddins Home

Estelline FHA members and their dates enjoyed a beatnik party at the Joe Eddins home. Chairs were tubs on the ground with candlelight in bottles. Guests acted beatnik jokes and played other games during the evening.

FHA Joe Eddins

Linda Ritchie to Wed Jerry Cook in May Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James C Ritchie announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Linda to Jerry Cook son of Mr and Mrs W W Cook of Sainnorwood. Vows will be exchanged at 8 p m May 25 at Lutie.

Tate Timmons Cee Vee Helen Darlene Charles Stanley Neskorik Gabe Neskorik Dumont Paducah Paducah Church of Christ Cottle Hotel Miss Timmons Paducah High School Draughons Business College Abilene Paducah High Business College James C. Ritchie Linda Jerry Cook W. W. Cook Sainnorwood Lutie

Home Arts Committees Named At Meeting

President elect Mrs. Bill Hamm announced the 1963-64 Home Arts Club committees at Thursday morning’s meeting held in Mrs. Chester Hufstedler’s home. Attending were Mines Jeff Henderson Palmer Massey Donald Black C. C. Broughton J. W. Chambers Charles Harrison C. C. Rosamond E. E. Smith Herman Smith and Walter Smith.

Home Arts Club Bill Hamm Chester Hufstedler Mines Jeff Henderson Palmer Massey Donald Black C. C. Broughton J. W. Chambers Charles Harrison C. C. Rosamond E. E. Smith Herman Smith Walter Smith

Household Hints Tips for pantry pests and storage

Weevils thrive on moisture so store corn meal and whole grain flours in canisters with moisture absorbing crystals in the lid. Freeze times at zero degrees include pork six months lamb eight months and beef twelve months. Pork chops can be moistened with milk to prevent outside hardness before cooking.

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PTA to Meet East Ward Group on Tuesday Evening

The East Ward PTA will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday. If weather permits the program will be enjoyed on the patio including installation of officers and a musical program. Light refreshments will be served.

East Ward PTA

May gossip and travels fill Childress pages this week

Community column recounts family visits from the Saieds and Hargraves in Rui dosa, parades of guests for birthdays, travelogues to Mexico via Laredo, and a local tale of Tanks history. Includes a spring musical at Memphis First Methodist and a lighthearted food talk moment.

Gladys Clyde Martin Floyd McNutt Quanah Mexico Texas Laredo Mexico City Big Bend Corpus Christi Longview Six Flags Fort Worth Robert Sexauer Memphis Tom Hardin Childress Harmony Club First Methodist Church Sexauer Lilly Larson Amarillo Hardin

Beatnik Party Inspires Estelline FHA Event

Estelline FHA members and guests enjoyed a Beatnik theme as three one act plays were staged in the high school auditorium directed by Sarah Holland and Barbara Williams. Vocals by Lynette Hoover with Mrs O Hoover and pianist Nancy Rea complemented performances. Cast included Jeanette Pepper Donna Timmons Glenda Morrow Jane Helm Cleta Angell Donna Richie Rita Delaney Jan Davis Nancy Rea Pat Knox Marilyn May Shirley Dunlap Shirley Ward Darlene Bragg Barbara Diggs Jo Williams Saundra Richburg Virginia Canona Jo Ann Adcock Diane Fowler.

Sarah Holland Barbara Williams Lynette Hoover O. B. Hoover Nancy Rea Jeanette Pepper Donna Timmons Glenda Morrow Jane Helm Cleta Angell Donna Richie Rita Delaney Jan Davis Pat Knox Marilyn May Shirley Dunlap Shirley Ward Dar

Inman Home Hosts Breakfast for Barry Wakefield Honor

Mrs. J. Frank Inman entertained at a Saturday breakfast honoring senior Barry Wakefield. A graduate silhouette centerpiece surrounded by blue daisies highlighted the table, with dress slacks presented to the honoree. Guests included Doug Greer James Holton Joe Don Hopkins Bobby Huf Ronnie Kinile Jacky Potty Sim and Johnny Roy Wilson.

J. Frank Inman Barry Wakefield Inman Doug Greer James Holton Joe Don Hopkins Bobby Huf Ronnie Kinile Jacky Potty, Sim Johnny Roy Wilson

Grandees Meet as Mrs Snider Reads Charlie Would Have Loved This

Mrs J W Snider entertained Grandees with a reading from Charlie Would Have Loved This at the Thursday meeting. Devotional led by Mrs S W Hunter, program participants included Mrs R E Gentry and Mrs Nolan Evans. Evans Circle served refreshments to the listed ladies and guest Mrs Effie Dees of Lawton.

J. W. Snider Charlie First Methodist Church S. W. Hunter R. E. Gentry Nolan Evans Evans Circle Myrtle Compton J. H. Garner W. C. Garrison Lynch Jones C. C. Lewis Wade Mce Connell W. R. Miller

Sheila Davis Honored At Local Breakfast Event

Sheila Davis was presented a set of luggage at a breakfast in her honor Saturday morning. The event, held in a local cafe, was hosted by Mrs. Opal Clifton, Mrs. Butch Clifton, and Mrs. Eddie Davis. Guests included Linda Bridges, Pat Davenport, Pam Hess, Jennifer Johnston, Jo Neel, Shirley Neel, Linda Sally, Sandra Dement, and Ray Bath Erly.

Sheila Davis Opal Clifton Butch Clifton Eddie Davis Wee Linda Bridges Pat Davenport Pam Hes Jennifer Johnston Jo Neel Shirley Neel Linda Sally Sandra Dement Ray Batherly

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