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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1968

Page

3

Officers Installed At Twentieth Century Club Meeting

Twentieth Century Study Club held a busy meeting after its annual luncheon to close the year. New members Mrs. Leonard King Jr. and Mrs. Jimmy Moates joined. four others were voted in. officers were installed by outgoing president Mrs. Harold Cheek and a luncheon invocation was given by Mrs. Rucker.

Twentieth Century Study Club Leonard King Jr Jimmy Moates Mesdames John H. Liles Kenneth Loter John Browning Eleanor Dakil Harold Cheek Don Johnston Vern Rucker Jim Buchanan Cheek Johnston Buchanan O. L. Rucker Mmes Charles Christy R. L. Wood Dean Decker Wade Musgrove Bill Atkinson Bob Clapton W. J. Lambert Rucker

Phil Campbell and Ellis Whitehead Honored Graduates

Ellis Whitehead and Phil Campbell were honored with an ice cream party hosted by Mr and Mrs Neil Gage and Mr and Mrs Lewis Mullins. The event featured blue and white decorations and a blue centerpiece with gifts of shaving kits and cologne. Mrs Ted Whitehead and Mrs G L Campbell attended as mothers of the honorees, with other attendees listed.

May Ellis Whitehead Phil Campbell Neil Gage Lewis Mullins Ellis Phil Ted Whitehead G. L Campbell David Grimes Freq Wilks Steve Burns Sammy Jones Randy Mullins Lewene Mullins

Granddaughters Honored With Breakfast Celebration

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stickstill honored their granddaughter Vicki Lee and Phyllis Preston with a breakfast at a local restaurant. The event featured white linen tables, blue and white floral centerpiece, and caps as seating markers. Vicki received a clock radio. Phyllis a steam iron. Betty Lee and Howard Preston attended as special guests. Others listed included Becky Adams, Althea Allison, Nancy Hill, Sherry Poline, Betive Jackson, and Nikkie Murphy.

J. R. Stickstill Vicki Lee Phyllis Preston Vicki Phyllis Betty Lee Howard Preston Becky Adams Althea Allison Nancy Hill Sherry Poline Betive Jackson Nikkie Murphy

Paducah Garden Club Hosts Flower Show Tuesday

The public is invited to the Paducah Garden Club Flower Show in the Community Building. Viewing hours run 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is 50 cents per person. Refreshments and door prizes are additional features.

Paducah Garden Club

Party For Phil Campbell Celebrated CHS Graduate

Fair Park hosted a snack party for CHS graduate Phil Campbell. Guests included G. L. Campbell and Miss Vanette Meadors of Roswell, N.M. Others listed were Ri ta Evans, Darlene Whitten, Tommy Eubank, Don Bailey, Kay Campbell, Paula Bog ers, and Joe Bill Hardison among many attendees. The event featured a graduation theme with mortar board favors and photographed moments.

CHS Phil Campbell Fair Park Civen Ronni McNabb Lubbock G. L. Campbell Tommy Eubank Orinda Eiikman Don Bailey Kay Campbell Robert Kuhn Paula Bogers Robert Proffitt Arlynn Caradine Lynn Simmons Susan Sims David Grimes Debbie Carter James Johnson Pam Deanna Allison Joe Bill Hardison

Tea Honors Vicki Lee at CHS Graduation Month Tea

Vicki Lee, set to graduate from CHS, was hosted by Mrs. Howard Preston for a tea at her home. Guests included the honoree’s mother Mrs. Betty Lee and grandmother Mrs. Rex Stockstill, plus Bettye Jackson and other classmates.

Father Son Event Speaker at First Baptist. WSCS Officers Named

Rev. Bob Neeley, pastor at Pearl Street Church in Vernon, will speak at the Father Son Tuesday event at 7 pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Mrs Arlie Key submitted a 1968 69 slate for FIRST METHODIST WSCS including Mrs WE Andrews president and several circle chairmen. Linda Stepp to graduate from Abilene Christian College with BA in English May 20. plans master’s study and work in college office this summer.

Bob Neeley Pearl Street Church Vernon First Methodist Wscs Arlie Key WE. Andrews Fred Sherwood A. J. Johnson Sr Lennie Garrison E. R. Reeves Pen Hardison Clyde Sherwood Mmes Littleton Havins VM. Watson Donald Black A. F. Verner Allen Murray John Cates W. W. Teague Virgil Brewer W. J. Vowel Lula Mae Carter F. Sherwood Johnson Hardison E j.King Bolivia Lake of the Ozarks Parish Avis Bailey Red Cross Vietnam Linda Stepp Abilene Christian College Hugh Stepp Childress Linda Childress High School IBM Abilene High School

Miss Hamilton Sings Across Europe With Good News Cast

Selinda Hamilton and fellow cast members of Good News depart New York July 8 for a month in Europe. The trip includes London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Rome and other cities with a stop in Berne for the Seventh Baptist Youth World Conference. They return to New York August 8.

Selinda Hamilton New York City Europe Selinda John Hamilton Childress Glorieta Baptist Assembly New Mexico The Assembly Atlanta London Liverpool Manchester England Rhos Wales Edinburgh Scotland Paris France Berlin Coogne Wiesbaden Heidelberg Germany Berne Switzzland Milan Verona Venice Ioreno Sorrento Capri Rome Italy New York

Birthday Wishes Arrive For Local Figures

Tomorrow community members Pete Clements Frankie Snider S. L. Dewis Mre. Jese Baker Mrs. Dorothy Miller receive warm birthday greetings from neighbors and colleagues in this concise celebratory note.

Pete Clements Frankie Snider S. L. Dewis Jese Baker Dorothy Miller

How to Extend a Whisk Broom’s Life with Shel Lac

Spraying the broom tips with shel lac from an aerosol can helps the broom last longer and perform better. It also keeps the broom cleaner between uses.

New Officers Take Over For Modern Home Club

Modern Home Club installs new officers at the year end luncheon held in a local restaurant. Hostesses Mrs John Forbis and Mrs Bill Sager greet members as out going president Mrs Gene Blackwell receives a gift of appreciation. New president Mrs Derrill Nippert introduces officers and committee chairs and Alpha Zeta sponsor.

Modern Home Club John Forbis Bill Sager Gene Blackwell Derrill Nippert Dick Preston Don Monson Dan Cawthon

Librarian Peggy McDonald Attends Amarillo Conference

Librarian Mrs Peggy McDonald visited Amarillo on Friday for a Librarians Instruction Conference. There is no Library Corner for today.

Amarillo Peggy McDonald

Dinner Honors Joe B. Hardison

Joe Bill Hardison, spring graduate, was feted at a dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Westenburg with co host Mrs. Jack Bohannon. Guests included Deanna Allison, Ronnie Smotherman, Pam Mitchel, and others as family and friends gathered for the celebration. Zingy Handbags offer a range of vinyl bags mimicking leather finishes at budget prices.

Joe Bill Hardison J. J. Westenburg Jack Bohannon Joe Bill Joe Hardison Deanna Allison Ronnie Smotherma Pam Mitchel David Grimes Susan Sims Tim Wyatt Pat Smith Lynn Simmons Adlona Caradine James Johnson Debbie Carter Robert Kuhn Kay Campbell Tommy Eubank Darlene Whitten Don Bailey Arry Browning

Home Economics Club Installs Officers At Luncheon

The Home Economics Club closed its year with a luncheon in the Woman's Department Club where retiring president Mrs. Frank Decker installed officers. New president Mrs. Frank Barksdale and others received their charges. decorations featured pastel bonnets and spring flowers.

Home Economics Club Woman's Department Club Frank Decker Frank Barksdale F. H. Duval A. J. Johnson Sr Deane Dodge

Rita Evans Hosts Soft Drink Party At Harold Lane Home

Rita Evans celebrated her graduation with a Thursday afternoon party at the Harold Lane home. Mrs. Pat Caradine and Miss Candy Howard hosted with guests Sandra Nelson Donna Garrison Ronna Mooney and Debbie Bird. The refreshment table featured a yellow and orange floral arrangement and favors of graduate heads wearing mortar boards. Rita received yellow pajamas from her hosts.

Rita Evans Harold Land Pat Caradine

Grody Day Dinner Honors Tommy Eubank Seniors

Graduating senior Tommy Eubank was entertained at a din ner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Cecil Park Mr and Mrs Ronny Leach and Mr and Mrs Dalton Sarrels at a local restaurant The Grody Day theme showed in table decor and guests wore grody clothing A gift certificate was given to Eubank Special guests included Vernon Eubank plus Don Bailey Donna Garrison James Johnson Debbi Carter Lynn Simmons Arlyna Caradine and Darlene Whitten.

Tommy Eubank Cecil Park Ronny Leach Dalton Sarrels Vernon Eubank Don Bailey Donna Garrison James Johnson Debbi- Carter Lynn Simmons Arlyna Caradine Darlene Whitten

Pam Morey Party Honoree Recognized in 1968 Reception

1968 graduate Pam Morey was honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Lewis Mullins and her daughters Levene and Vicki Mullins. The event featured white net and blue decor, a centerpiece, and favors of stationery. Pam received lingerie as a gift. Pam’s mother Mrs. George Mercy and sister Kathy attended, along with Debbie Bird, Bettie Jackson, Althea Donna Garrison, and Sally Coyle.

Pam Morey Lewis Mullins Misses Levene Vicki Mullins Pam George Mercy Kathy Debbie Bird Ttve Jackson Althea Donna Garrison Sally Coyle

American Mother Luckier Than Foreign Counterpart

UPI reports a 10 country cost of living study showing American mothers enjoy higher family budgets and wages. The piece compares hourly wages and bread costs across nations, noting U.S. pay averages $2.74 per hour and a loaf costs five minutes of work here.

Gay Pauley UPI New York U.S Canada Republic of South Africa Australia Great Britain West Germany France Russia Argentina Japan United States

Bible Baptist Families Honor Three Seniors

The 1968 seniors Ellis Whitehead Nikki Murphy and Sharon Briley were honored by Bible Baptist Church families with a Thursday dinner at the Henderson home. Tra vis Whitehead Judy Henderson and Cindy Howell gave gifts. Rev. L R Bradley delivered the invocation.

Bible Baptist Church Henderson Ellis Whitehead Nikki Murphy Sharon Briley Ellis Travis Whitehead Judy Henderson Cindy Howell L. R. Bradley T. R. Whitehead Richard Briley Pat Murphy Jeffery Cordell Messrs Mmes Jimmy Trammel Albert Feagin J. B. Thomas Clarence Nunnelley Beverly Ted Henderson

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Paducah Tea Bath Rex Stockstill Bettye Jackson Marlynn Houchin Sandra Nelson Ronna Mooney Nikkki Murphy First Baptist Miss Hamilton John T. Fowler Paul Rogers Frances Long Virgil McGee Bob White A. Power Joe B. Hardison Patent Turtle Lizard Lois’ Shop Main First Federal P. O. Box Val Ec Club A.M. Woods Ben Hardison W. E. Garrison Oral Orcutt Dan Jones Bert Affleck Decker Federation of Women’s Clubs Duval George Spear W. E. Rule TC. Bailiff Barksdale Mines L. T Bussey Obert Stevens C. B. Morris C. J. Lyons E. W. Yager Independent Capital Staes Rusias South Africa China India Bible Baptist Families Fenneys McCall Fashion Corner Sateens Regulated Plus Danstar
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