Social calendar notes for local graduates and birthdays
A sequence of church and community events lists parties and meals for Londa and Rhonda Cameron Edwin Sides Terry Bettis and others. Hostesses include Mrs. Mills Mrs. Felton Mrs. Stepp Mrs. Allen and Rev. and Mrs. Joe S. Allen with dates spanning mid month to baccalaureate gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie J. Leary
Londa
Rhonda Cameron
Joe Mills
Jack Felton
Edwin Sides
Fair Park
Hugh Stepp
Terry Bettis
Kerry Wood
Doug Musgrove
Bill Johnston
John Holland
Chris Jones
Cecil George
Clay Seal
Mary Jane Hickman
Laraine Walker
Pam Winter
Monica Rucker
Sheila Dill
Adult Department II
First Baptist Church
Carolyn Havins
This Week In Childress Events Schedule
This Week In Childress lists a variety of community activities. Piano students perform at Diggs Studio of Music at 7 p.m. Genealogy workshop is at County City Library at 7:30 p.m. Friday features Baptist Women prayer coffee at 402 Ave D and a Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony at Fair Park followed by a Senior Play in the Junior High auditorium. A High Point HDC meeting at 9:30 a.m. and an AA meeting at Central Christian Church at 8 p.m. Saturday has Kirkland Baptist Singing from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday ends with Estelline High School baccalaureate at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Mae Diggs
Diggs Studio of Music
County City
Baptist Women’s Prayer
Ave. D
High Point
Central Christian Church
Kirkland Baptist Singing
Community Calendar May Events Honor Local Residents
Oral community notices list breakfasts, dinners and gatherings from May 12 to 14. Hosts include Wilbur Don Williams, Rowden Crodell, Jimmy Harman, Eddie J Leary, Joe Hardison, Dick Mitchell, Cecil George, Claude Park, Caolyn Havins, Donna Black, Lesa Garrison and Julia Browning. Times range from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. and venues include Lancer Room Ranchouse Restaurant and Fair Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnston
Lancer
Wilbur Don Williams
Rowden Crodell
Stanley Chapman
Jimmy Harman
Ann Harman
Toni Key
Eddie J. Leary
Danny Westenburg
Ranchouse
Joe Hardison
Monica Rucker
Lydia Shelton
Dick Mitchell
Cecil George
Miss Sherry George
Terry Bettis
Cecil Park
Claude Park
Fair Park
Two Cadette Scout Surprise Party Honors Troop 110 Members
Two Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 110 were honored at a surprise party at the Fair Park Auditorium. Cathy Lemen and Erin Teague, who will bridge to Senior Scouts Friday, were the guest honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park Auditorium
Cathy Lemen
Erin Teague
Dannye Baker
Terri Crook
Susan Moates
Rebecca Pearce
Debbie Griffin
Lisa Aduddell
Cherry Bolkenstyn
Janet Campsey
Ruth Epps
Cynthia Griffin
Velma Tucker Honored Upon Retirement in Estelline
Velma Newman Tucker a longtime Estelline Schools teacher was honored at a Sunday reception as she retires this year. Guests traveled from multiple states to send letters gifts and good wishes. A tributes program emceed by Mrs. Gerald Fowler featured readings from former students and staff and performances by local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelline
L. A
Velma Newman) Tucker
Colorado
California
Illinois
Oklahoma
Michigan
Texas
Tucker
Gerald Fowler
Mrs Jefferies Elected President Of Belles Lettres Club
Mrs Rowden Jefferies was elected president of the Belles Lettres Club at the annual picnic in Estelline. New officers include Mrs W S Hughes as vice president and Mrs Harold Wright as secretary treasurer with Mrs T C Bailiff as reporter. Mrs Bailiff led the invocation before a supper decorated with roses and honeysuckle. Retiring teacher Mrs Tucker was honored with tributes and gifts as she plans to retire after nearly 50 years in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowden Jefferies
Belles Lettres Club
Woman’s Department Club
W. S. Hughes
Harold Wright
T. C. Bailiff
Mmes
Lillie Casheberry
Dora Diggs
Mary Jane Heath
P. A. Preslar
Maurice Leach
Lula Mae Carter
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Frances Long
Carrie Mae Diggs
Kate Biggerstaff
Ethel Biggerstaff
Earldine Hudsow
Clarence Wooten
Estelline
Chester Cunningham
Tucker
Doris Eddins
J. D. Cox
Velma
Tuckers
Frank Hedrick
Estelline School Board
Lisa Abram
Mrs. Sanders Installed as BSP Chapter President
Mrs. Glen Sanders was installed as president of the Alpha Delta Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Leeman Weir. New officers include Jack Burrus first vice president Don Johnston second vice president Kirby Campbell secretary Harlen Lawrence treasurer Leeman Weir reporter and Charles Christy extension officer. The chapter calendar named the University of Texas at San Antonio Children's Hematology Hospital as a state project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Longbine
Glen Sanders
Alpha Delta Omega
Beta Sigma Phi
Leeman Weir
Jack Burrus
Don Johnston
Kirby Campbell
Harlen Lawrence
Charles Christy
Jackie Smith
Delbert Smith
Jack Thornhanger
Jerry Collins
Ronny McNutt
Terry Latimer
James Elam
Birthdays and anniversaries listed for local families
The column notes birthdays and anniversaries for Mrs Arlie Jones D B Brandon Tracy Turk Pete Clements Frankie Snider Jess Baker Dorothy Miller L Dewis Joe Harp Obert Stevens Alan Egerton Kenneth Fink and others. It also provides appliance wiring guidance noting specific disposer switch placements and wiring requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Jones
D. B. Brandon
Tracy Turk
Pete Clements
Frankie Snider
Jess Baker
Dorothy Miller
L. Dewis
Joe Harp
Obert Stevens
Alan Egerton
Kenneth Fink
Soft Drink Party For Kim Judd Held At Weldon Hayes Home
Kim Judd was entertained Tuesday evening at the Weldon Hayes residence with a soft drink party. A red white and blue laundry bag fitted with items was given as a favor. Guests included Lesa Garrison Barbara Sue Nelson Vicky Smith Vicki Mullins Veda Allison Toni Key Barbara Taylor Norma Hall Rhonda Garrison and Monica Rucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Judd
Weldon Hayes
Lesa Garrison
Barbara Sue Nelson
Vicky Smith
Vicki Mullins
Veda Allison
Toni Key
Barbara Taylor
Norma Hall
Rhonda Garrison
Monica Rucker
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club Meets for Mother’s Day Program
The Union Flat HDC met at Mrs. Fred West’s home with co host Mrs. W B Gartrell. Mrs. Harry Mitchell led a brief business session and devotion from John 15 12 27. Members made a lap robe for a nursing home resident and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club
Fred West
W. B. Gartrell
D. O. Nash
Harry Mitchell
West
Alda Caig
J. C. Terrell
R. O. Law Sr
W. B. Conway
L. D. Pirtle
L. H. Holtman
J. C. Scott
John Goodson
W. T. Goodson
50th Anniversary Reception for W. H. Harris
CEE VEE and Quitaque couple Mr and Mrs W H Harris celebrate their Golden Wedding on May 14 at their home. Hosts are their children with calling hours 2 to 5 pm and friends invited. Mr and Mrs Joe Cook assist. Attendees include Eddy Smith Karen Bellah David Bradford Stephanie Fox and Redonna Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CEE Vee
W. H. Harris
Quitaque
Joe Cook
Cologne
Eddy Smith
Karen Bellah
David Bradford
Stephanie Fox
Redonna Barber
Redonna Barber Hosts Chip and Dip Party
Redonna Barber attended a chip and dip party at the home of Mrs Elmo Jones with Mrs Darrell Jackson as co host. She received a blouse from the hostesses. A red rose ring and white candles on a white linen table with Ruby crystal complemented the setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redonna Barber
Elmo Jones
Darrell Jackson
Graduation Celebration for Chris Jones Aboard Home Event
Chris Jones received a money gift at a Monday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Jackson. The red white and blue table themes featured red candles and white flowers. Guests included Mrs C L Jones and Elmo Jones, Barbara Sue Nelson, John Holland, Karen Bellah, Eddie Smith, Stephanie Fox, David Bradford, Redonna Barber. A Saturday breakfast at a local restaurant honored Chris with a gift certificate from hostesses Mrs. Mike Wilson, Mrs. Pete Hester, Mrs. Jarma Evans and Mrs. Troy Wilson. Mrs Elmo Jones attended as special guest for the breakfast with a blue floral centerpiece and eye makeup favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Jones
Darrell Jackson
Chris
C. L. Jones
Elmo Jones
Barbara Sue Nelson
John Holland
Karen Bellah
Eddie Smith
Stephanie Fox
David Bradford
Redonna Barber
Mike Wilson
Pete Hester
Jarma Evans
Troy Wilson
Walt Barber
Golden Anniversary Fete For The J. D. Michies
A Sunday reception at the Country Club honored Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Michie on their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts were their children and extended family from Texas New Mexico and Paris with a three tier cake bearing the numeral 50 and floral decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
J. D. Michie
Michie
Dean Decker
Jerry
Andy Lee Harp
Jo Evelyn
Childress
Jarvis Michie
San Antonio
David Michie
Johnny Harp
T. B. Michie
Andy Harp
Opal Brickner
Dallas
Jack Mackey
Paris
Earl Michie
Sharon
Marilyn
Earl Jr
Vernon
Todd Dorsey
Roswell
N. M
A. C. Thompson
Leon Hill
Amarillo
la Nell Michie
Jerry Conatser
Julia Michie
Cheryl
Jaycee Queen Vicki Mullins honored at Chip n Dip party
Vicki Mullins received an engraved silver charm from hostesses Mrs. Nick Christensen and others at a Sunday afternoon reception. Guests included Monica Rucker Rhonda Garrison Karen Bellah and Kim Judd. Attendees registered by Lee Ann Harp. Several out of town guests joined 250 local friends for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee-Estes
Vicki Mullins
Nick Christensen
Mmes
Charles Carter
Bill Blackburn
Gerald Holeman
Christensen
Monica Rucker
Rhonda Garrison
Karen Bellah
Kim Judd
Conatser
Lee Ann Harp
Michie
Altus White
Hollis
Oklahoma
Childress High School
J. D. Michie
Mack White
Michies
Tenth Street
Northwest
Messrs
Mines
Herman Thorne
E. O. Benton
Dub Nelson
Mamie Jeter
Dallas
Gayle Whitten
Lubbock
M. B
Bo) Graham
Gordon Shankle
Amarillo
Carl Allmond
Clarendon
Arch Blanton
Richard Pryor
Fort Worth
Fred Slack
Denton
Cecil Braley
Hereford
Luther Thomas
Wichita Falls
Hollis Miller
Vernon
Ray Don Caldwell
Kristine and
David
Tell
Susie Bemis
Calli
P. R. Jeter
St. W. Shirley
Andy Lee Harp Jr
Dean Decker
Here
Jarvis Michie
San Antonio
Jerry Conatser
Arlington
Home Tour Entertains Tell HD Club
A patio and garden tour of the Alton Ryan home in Childress entertained members of the Home Demonstration Club Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and her mother Mrs. Ethel Creamer guided the tour. Noted were the water fountain and fish pond the outdoor lighting and the many decorated bottles. Mrs. Ryan demonstrated covering the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Ryan
Childress
Home Demonstration Club
WTU Picnic Brings Panhandle Employees Together
West Texas Utilities held the first annual Panhandle District picnic at Fair Park with over 250 attendees. Activities included volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong, fishing, sack races, and bingo with silver dollar prizes. Employees from Childress to Wellington, plus Abilene visitors Durwood Chalker and Lee Sleeper family attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Utilities Company
Panhandle
Fair Park
Childress
Chillicothe
Clarendon
Crowell
Matador
Memphis
Quanah
Quit
Breakfast Honors Lesa Garrison
Lesa Garrison was honored at a local restaurant breakfast hosted by Mrs. Bud Gooch and others. Attendees included Kim Judd and Rhonda Garrison among a group of friends, with a gift certificate, party favors, and a tour of crafts and home interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesa Garrison
Bud Gooch
Duane Sims
Mike Pennell
Don Dorsett
Darrell Griffin
Lesa
Kim Judd
Julia Browning
Carolyn Havins
Toni Key
Theresa Hajek
Ronda Cameron
Londa Cameron
Rhonda Garrison
Mary Jane Hickman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mather
Childress Greenhouse
W. S. Lambert
Jimmy Turner
Joe S. Allen
Charles Frisbie
Rayford Holtman
Harold Cheek
Estelline High School
Ince
Jimmy Gravley
Alpha Zeta
Derrill Nippert
Plowboy
AVE. F. N
Velma Tucker
Mrs. Jefferies
Mrs. Sanders
BSP Chapter
Union Flat
Fred Wes
W. H. Harrisef
Redonna Barber Party
J. D. Michies
Tell HD Club
WTU
Ryans
Mmes. H. J. Henderson
C. E. Seal
J. W. Bryant
Deanna
A. G. Woods
Hall Burton
Truman Mabry
Aubrey Testerman
S.W. Childress
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