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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
3
May calendar lists multiple social gatherings for seniors including breakfasts, brunches, dinners, and parties hosted by various individuals at homes churches and community venues. Highlights include dinners for Lila Holman and David Hill, a central Christian Church senior banquet, and an outing to Lake Kemp with local hosts.
Popular senior graduates Arlyna Caradine and Judy Wilson were feted with a taco supper at the home of Robert Caradine. Special guests included their parents Mr and Mrs Mike Wilson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Caradine. Favors included small Mexican sombreros and a centerpiece with a costumed senorita figurine. Other guests were Rose Ann Hamilton Darlene Park Mary Lynn Reavis Gay Morris Linda Rowland and Denese Stevens.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica states Brazil is nearly sixty five times the size of England. The claim appears in a brief United Press International item noting geographic scale between the two nations.
New York fashion notes bridal gowns combine prettiness with practicality. Designers like Murray Hamburger Co. say trains attach at the shoulder or waist and detach for other occasions. Skimmed, shoulder-baring silhouettes, lower necklines, and floor length gowns dominate, with peau de soie fabrics and Ivory growing in popularity.
Social calendar item noting Hugh Frazier’s 50th anniversary reception at 88 North Forest in Amarillo, scheduled Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Local friends invited to attend the event.
Locals expect fair and cooler tonight with mostly sunny conditions Saturday. Northwest Texas highs range from 72 to 85 with lows around 52 tonight and 45 to 59 on the weekend. A training session for District I Chi Rho Camp staff is planned in Amarillo with Rev Curtis Keith leading.
Hollywood figures debated whether television Emmys boost a series or careers. Richard Janssen called the award a compliment, not a predictor of success, while Ray Williams argued it motivates better work but is not tied to mass popularity. The consensus: ratings and audience potential, not Emmys, keep shows on air.
Say happy birthday tomorrow to Cheryl Jones J T Hamner J C Smith and Sunday to Mrs Henry W King Linda Story Nancy Bohannon
Mrs. Dick Bellah is treated for bronchitis in a Wichita Falls hospital. Lorelei Trestle recovers well after a tonsillectomy in Amarillo last Saturday. J. C. Wyatt leaves for Amarillo to visit son and family Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wyatt. Mrs. M. A. Cooper in Amarillo with sister Mrs. Sam Carmack hospitalized there. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wilson spend weekend in Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Williams of Edmond Okla visit their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chambliss and Sharon and Lynn visit their parents in San Angelo this weekend. Maude Williamson hosts son and daughter Mrs. Jerry Winder and Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Williamson of Morton for the weekend.
The report covers Harry S. Truman answering questions at a Washington area dinner. He jokes about aging and recalls his presidency decisions, including Korea, and praises President Johnson while lauding his domestic and foreign programs. He also notes a desire to run for president at 90 if possible.
A UPI report outlines consumer etiquette for shopping aisles based on a booklet prepared for women’s clubs. The guide urges courteous cart handling, minimal fruit and vegetable bruising, returning items, apologizing after minor bumps, and mindful checkout line use with emphasis on clear aisle space and proper behavior.
The U.S. Weather Bureau recorded a high of 102 at Presidio Texas and a low of 28 at Klamath Falls Oregon on Thursday morning.
Theresa Morse avoids traditional gifts and hosts her Mother's Day dinner. The piece presents her menu from Never In The Kitchen When Company Arrives with baked baby broilers, fluffy rice, dill green beans, salad, tart French dressing, a mystery torte, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, and a lemon herb oil marinade for broilers.
May 8 1964 is the 129th day with 237 remaining. Historical notes include De Soto discovering the Mississippi near Memphis in 1541, Truman declaring VE Day in 1945, Nixon spat upon in Peru in 1958, and Wallace calling the century the common man era in 1942. Hawthorne quote on mountains ends the item.
The Home Arts Club concluded its year with a morning coffee at Mrs. J. W. Chambers home. New members Mrs. Arvel Lee White and Mrs. Belves Bailey were welcomed. A brief business period followed and reservations were urged for the May 13 WDC luncheon.
Miss Juanita Kelley bride elect of Roy Marion was honored with a kitchen shower at the home of Miss Charlotte Howard co hosted by Mrs Roy Howard Attendees included Bren da Boykin Darlene Curtis Sherry Howard Sandra Weight man Linda Holland Nelwyn Bohannon Carolyn Mooney and Mrs Bill Kelley mother of the honoree
Admitted: Fred Vaughan on Thursday and Mrs. G. F. Sanders on Thursday. Discharged: Mrs. J. B. Elliott of Northfield today and Mrs. Emma Caradine on Thursday.
Senior girls Julie Hampton Ches ta Ann Carter and Celia Weatherbee were entertained Tuesday with a breakfast in the home of Mrs George Barry with Mrs J P McConnell as co hostess Guests were seated at a large linen covered table centered with blue carnations and white sweetpeas Lingerie was given by the hostesses and sachet packets were favors Also present were Cindy Davis Linda Walkup Mary Ann Austin Nelwyn Bohannon Lila Holman and Mrs Jerry Hampton
A group of senior boys including honorees Paul Eubank and Jerry Sachse enjoyed a gala tacos supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Caradine. Other attendees included Mike Shaw Thomas Bradford Larry Evans William Reed John Sims Bobby Meason Ron ald Jones and Pat Caradine.
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