Granddaughter of Cheatheams and Elliott to wed Stanga
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Cheatheam of Childress and Mrs. W. D. Elliott of Amarillo. Mr. Stanga is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Stanga Sr. of Metairie.
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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1972
Page
3
Local notes celebrate students and townsfolk achievements
In Bella Vista area news, Cherri Rapp of Estelline earns a third straight Wayland Baptist College Scholarship with a 4.0 GPA, sister Ann joins college cheerleaders, and Burton May of Athens writes for Catalyst. Orville K. Smith Jr. of Lubbock becomes Pollard Ford Division Manager. his wife Kay is a title clerk. Patty Gritzfeld earns a master's degree in Scottsbluff Nebraska after nightly commutes, and local families share routines from a Fort Worth call to a busy night at home. The community notes include church bulletin wisdom, Red Cross dinner plans, FFA events, and a Wichita Falls visit by Bob Price Dinner attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Vista
W. J. Sharps
J. P McConnells
J. A. Steeds
Campbell
Lucille Lindsey
Jack Porterfield
Cherri
Wayland Baptist College
Ann
Maurice
Louise Leach
Washington, D. C
Catalyst
Burton May
Athens
Georgia
George
Luke Barry
Our Town
Burton
Christian Church
Christian Church and Attended the Youth Ministry Congress
St. Louis
Orville K. Smith Jr
Lubbock
O. K
Pollard Ford Motor Co
Chevrolet Motor Co
This Week In Childress Events Calendar
Daily listings for Childress include art festival receptions church meetings and club gatherings throughout Monday to Saturday. Highlights feature anniversary receptions at Country Club and Estelline School Cafeteria, Red Cross dinner, Lions Club lunch, WMS and WSCS activities, Rotary Jaycee and regional conferences, piano recitals, and baptist women prayer coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Department Club
J. D Michie
Country Club
L. A. Tucker
Estelline
First Methodist
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Dallas
City Council
Red Cross
Chaparral
Masonic Hall
Belles Lettres
Hal Price
Alpha Delta Omega
Sims Circle
Rebekah
Calvary Baptist Wms Church of Christ
Loveless
First Baptist Chapel
Johnson Group
Cancer Society
Rebekah Lodge
Troop 68
Trout Hall
Courthouse
Baptist Women’s Conference
Rotary Club
Childress
Jaycee-Ettes
Woman’s Department Club
Kirkland Creative Arts Club
Jaycees
20Th Century Study Club
WDC
Baptist Women's Prayer
Ave
High Point Hdc
Central Christian Church
KkKirkland Baptist
Community youth events schedule at Chaparral and nearby venues
The page lists numerous gatherings for church and civic groups including breakfasts at Chaparral Restaurant for Chris Jones and Karen Bellah, snacks and ice cream parties for DeMolays and senior girls, dinners for Laura Lewellen and Cecil George, and multiple baccalaureate related activities. Also includes a cooking tip about beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Jones
Darrell Jackson
Kim Judd
Vicki Mullins
Cathy King
Veda Allison
Karen Bellah
Monica Rucker
Carolyn Havins
Mella Peitz
Barbara Sue Nelson
Gene Blackwell
Derrill Nippert
Lesa Garrison
Chaparral
Mmes. M. W. Gooch
Duane Sims
Juanita Dorsett
Mike Pennell
Darrell Griffin
Bill Johnston
Lancer
Wilbur Don Williams
Rowden Crodell
Stanley Chapman
Jimmy Harman
Ann Harman
Danny Westenburg
Ranchouse
Joe Hardison
Lydia Shelton
Dick Mitchell
Cecil George
Sherry George
Terry Bettis
Cecil Park
Claude Park
Londa
Rhonda Cameron
Joe Mills
Jack Felton
Edwin Sides
Fair Park
Hugh Stepp
Kerry Wood
Doug Musgrove
John Holland
Clay Seal
Mary Jane Hickman
Laraine Walker
Pam Winter
Sheila Dill
Adult Department II of
First Baptist Church
Senior Citizens Meet Thursday at CAP Hall
The Senior Citizens Club met Thursday at CAP Hall with Mrs Ed Fite in charge of the business meeting. Minutes were read and the roll called by Mrs. Nolen Evans. Members worked on ceramics and paintings. cake and punch were served to the members and a visitor, Mrs. Hyatt King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Club
CAP
Carrie Mae Diggs
Diggs Studio of Music
County City
Cap Hall
Ed Fite
Nolen Evans
Ames
Earl Cook
Rosa King
E. A. Beaver
Blix Bassham
Charlie Cargill
Bethel Atkisson
Dan Atkisson
Pearline Phillips
Ruby Smith
Hyatt King
Tyson Keith Born To The Russell Schaefers
A son named Tyson Keith was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Schaefer at 7 30 am Friday morning in Childress General Hospital. The baby weighed nine pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyson Keith
Russell Schaefer
Childress General Hospital
Picnic Honors Lydia Shelton With Jewelry Box Gift
A Saturday evening event hosted by Mr and Mrs Jerry Dugan and Mr and Mrs La Neal Casteleberry honored Lydia Shelton with a jewelry box. Special guests included David Bradford Rhonda Garrison Paul Parr Danny Lancaster Carol Hart and others. The item also notes energy use comparisons of lighting bulbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Shelton
Jerry Dugan
la Neal Casteleberry
Lydia
Tommy Shelton
David Bradford
Rhonda Garrison
Pauls Parr
Danny Lancaster
Carol Hart
Smitty Smith
Karen Bellah
Eddie Smith
Redonna Barber
Chris Jones
Larry Johnson
Cindy Shelton
Lisa Fowler
AAUW Installs Officers At Supper Meeting In Childress
The American Association of University Women in Childress installed new officers Tuesday night at a supper hosted by Mrs. Albert Bird. Mrs. Lewis White became president with Mrs. Bird as first vice president and membership chair, Mrs. Weldon Hayes as second vice president, Mrs. Norman Hubbard as secretary, and Mrs. Mary Jane Heath as treasurer. A brief business session preceded the installation and committees were named by the new president. A guest and many members attended the yellow linen table event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Albert Bird
Jerry Dugan
Lewis White
Bird
Weldon Hayes
Norman Hubbard
Mary Jane Heath
White
Andy Anderson
Mmes
T. C. Bailiff
J. E. Shewbert
Madge Culberson
Barbara Rogers
Howard Murchison
O. K. Smith
Harper Knight
David Anderson
Martha Wallin
J.O. Hix III
Tom Hoobler
DeWitt Wood
Lucille Smith
Don Johnston
Ronny McNutt
Lula Mae Carter
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Frances Long
Afternoon Party for Becky Srader
A senior soft drink party was given Thursday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hassell. Fresh flowers decorated the house and the serving table had a white cloth and a rose and peony centerpiece. The honoree received a towel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Srader
Jerry Hassell
Diplomas Given with Blue Ribbon Favors
Guests received wash cloths tied with blue ribbons resembling diplomas. Attendees included Veda Allison, Toni Key, and Barbara Taylor. Special guest Mrs. Gilbert Holmes of Quanah, Becky's first grade teacher, attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Allison
Toni Key
Barbara Taylor
Gilbert Holmes
Quanah
Becky
Breakfast Honoring May Graduate Bill Johnston
A Sunday breakfast at the W. I. Lambert home honored May graduate Bill Johnston. Red and blue roses adorned the table on white linen as he received a gift of slacks and thank you notes were given to guests. Special guest was Mrs. Sybil Davis, with attendees including Terry Compton Travis Whitehead Tommy Hightower Vansel Wilson Carolyn Wilson Bruce Inman and Ken Paul Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnston
W. I. Lambert
Bill
Sybil Davis
Terry Compton
Travis Whitehead
Tommy Hightower
Vansel Wilson
Carolyn Wilson
Bruce Inman
Ken Paul Lambert
Home Arts Club closes year with a morning coffee
The Home Arts Club ended its club year with a morning coffee at Mrs. Oral Orcutt’s home. Co hostess was Mrs C C Rosamond. Two new members Mrs Wayne Shaw and Mrs W I Lambert were welcomed. Attendees included Mrs Rush Record and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Arts Club
Oral Orcutt
C. C Rosamond
Wayne Shaw
W. I Lambert
Mmes
Rush Record
Chester Hufstedler
Erwin Carter
E. E. Smith
Herman Smith
Fletcher Carter
Don Johnston
W. J. Hembree
Laura Lewellen Dinner Honoree at Italian Themed Event
Laura Lewellen was honored at an Italian dinner hosted by Mrs. Weldon W. Teague with 12 classmates and her mother present. The table featured pink linen, white lace, crystal flowers, candles, gondola place cards, and a floral centerpiece. Gifts included a gift certificate, a vinyl floor cushion, and a floral arrangement for Laura’s mother, with cushions also given to listed seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lewellen
Weldon W. Teague
Laura
Elbert Lewellen
Karen Elliott
Erin Teague
Mary Sue Hargrove
Lydia Shelton
Sheila Dill
Becky Srader
Mella Peitz
Beverly Keeling
Vicki Mullins
Becky Morton
Veda Allison
Monica Rucker
Theresa Hajek
Karen Bellah
Birthday wishes listed for local residents and families
The notice announces upcoming birthdays for Eric Martin, Mrs. Marvin Long, Bill Edrington, Mrs. Louise Fletcher, Alvin Pearce, Annie Faye Gassaway, Ronnie Buck, Carla Chandler, and honors Mrs. J. C. Randel, J. C. Smith, J. T. Hamner, Cheryl Jones on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Martin
Marvin Long Bill Edrington
Louise Fletcher
Alvin Pearce
Eric Martin Annie Faye Gassaway
Ronnie Buck
Carla Chandler
J. C. Randel
J. C. Smith
J. T. Hamner
Cheryl Jones
Planideras Peruvian Grief Weepers Preserve Ancient Custom
In Peru's interior mountain villages women are hired as planideras to cry and wail over deceased relatives. Clad entirely in black with veiled faces they sit or kneel around the coffin during wakes. Families hire multiple planideras based on wealth while guests hear sobs as coffee and liquor are served. The practice endures despite a 1825 San Martin ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Don José de San Martin
Grapefruit Ripeness and Kitchen Counter Trends
Grapefruit has no starch and does not ripen after harvest. It spoils at room temperature. Kitchen trends point to functional countertops with heat resistant tile or stainless areas near the stove and wood cutting board counters on the opposite side, with plastic laminate elsewhere.
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Childeess
Teras
Elliott
Fort Worth
Bill Gibson
Gayle
Lewisville
Johnny
Mama
B. F. McGouirk
First
United Methodist Bulletin
Bob Price
Wichita Falls
Secretary of Agriculture
Butz
Grady Parr
Mr. Parr
Mr. Butz
Jim Moody
Future Farmers of America
Truman Kidwell
FFA
Carol Highes
Mimes
Mike Wilson
Jarma Evans
Pete Hester
Tros Wilson
Mars Sue Hargrove
Bill Brown
Vimes Wallace Campbell
Jaycee Ettes
John Hamilton
Terry Latimer
Miles Clapp
T. M. Lewellen
Martha Sims
Jimmy Turner
Joe S. Allen
Ted Shelton
Church of Christ
Vicky Smith
Norma Hall
Charles Frisbie
Claudia Park
Sarrels Jewelry
Russell Schaefers
Texas Aauw
Southwestern
M. K. Wilcoxson
Nile
Amazon
Panty
Reg Price
Main Street
Texas
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