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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

2

Senior Calendar Senior Calendar May 13 Central Christian Church banquet

Central Christian Church hosts annual senior banquet at 7 30 p m on May 13. Other events include May 4 ice cream supper for James Ford at Mrs Neal's with Sherry Young 7 30 p m and May 15 breakfast for named seniors at Mrs J F Sims 7 3 am. May 16 dinner for Paul Eubanks and brunch for Linda DeArmond hosted by multiple residents. May 17 gathering at Lake Kemp for several individuals with hosts Mr and Mrs RD Walter. May 18 soft drink party for Darlene Park and Terry Terrell at Mrs Derrill Nippertt 4 p m. May 23 party for Anthony Shires at Mrs Robert Custer with Mrs Irby Teague 7 30 p m.

Central Christian Church James Ford Neal Sherry Young Tommy Sims Stanley Kindle Joel Merrel Jerry Huddleston Jesse Venezuela Bobby Jones Billy Ricks David Hill J F Sims Paul Eubanks Luke Sims Kyle Williams Linda DeArmond Bob Wilson Sam Lewellen Arvile Coyle Thomas Bradford Bob Ronald Jones Bobby Oo Sammy Rascoe Jerry Sachse Anthony Shires John Sims Lake Kemp RD. Walter Mire Linda Dease Stevens Terry Terrell Rose Ann Hamilton Warner Stevens John Starkey Darlene Park Derrill Nippertt Robert Custer Irby Teague

Social Calendar Highlights Across Local Groups

Wednesday senior dinner at Central Christian Church at 7 30 p m. Thursday CYW HD Club at 9 am. Larkspur Club luncheon with Mrs Y C Garrison at 12 noon. Home Economics Club lunch with Mrs A F Verner at 1 pm. South Childress HDC 2 30 pm at Mrs Mittie Newberry home. Friday North Childress HDC at 2 pm.

Central Christian Church Larkspur Club Y. C. Garrison Home Economics A. F. Verner South Childress Mittie Newberry North Childress

Shower Honors Mrs Anderson in Oakland Nuptial Event

Mrs Robert Anderson formerly Louise Evans of Oakland California received a post nuptial shower in the club room attended by 25 guests. Hostesses included Mrs Tate Timmons Mrs Charles Neskorik Mrs L W Timmons and others as gifts such as a steam iron two sets of sheets and pillowcases were presented.

Cee Vee Robert Anderson Louise Evans Oakland Calif Tracy Evans Mmes. Tate Timmons Charles Neskorik L. W. Timmons D. D. Chewning Rush Timmons R. B. Ransom Lena Pistole Bessie Thomas Mr. Anderson

Emmy Awards Face Broad Revolt After Networks Withdraw

CBS News President Fred Friendly led a boycott claiming the Emmys are unprofessional and biased while ABC TV withdrew recognition as the May 25 telecast looms. NBC said the show would go on as the dispute to be resolved by the Television Academy. Rod Serling elected new academy president inherits a messy situation.

Hollywood UPI Fred Friendly CBS News CBS Reports Thomas Moore Abc-Tv CBS Entertainment Department Nbc-Tv Television Academy NBC Woal Friendly Moore Rod Serling Cbs-Tv Twilight

Parrack and Doyle Circles Hold Regular Meetings

Mrs. George Spear hosted Parrack Circle with Calendar of Prayer and missionary prayers led by Mrs. Bill Wood. A Spirit ual Life Development study was given by Mrs. Truman Webb. Doyle Circle met at Mrs. E T Pistole with devotional by Mrs. Don Gallagher and missionary prayers led by Mrs. Fred Becker. New member Mrs. Joe Wilson welcomed. attendees included Mrs. Don Atkinson, Mrs. Joe Wilson, Mrs. Horace Low, and others.

George Spear Parrack Circle Bill Wood Truman Webb Tess Johnnye Williams Mmes E. A. Beaver Anna Silvey H. L. Couch W. J. Hembree Leslie Town Doyle Circle

Engagement announced for Karon Arline Key and Jerry Franz

Mr and Mrs Arlie Key of Kirkland announce the engagement of their daughter Karon Arline Key to Jerry Don Franz of Hereford. Vows will be read June 20 at First Methodist Canyon. The bride elect finished degree work at West Texas State University in January and teaches in the Panhandle Public Schools. The groom is a McMurry College and SMU graduate and serves as associate pastor of First Methodist Church Hereford, where they will live.

Arlie Key Kirkland Karon Arline Jerry Don Franz Hereford First Methodist Church Canyon West Texas State University Panhandle McMurry College SMU

Program On Markets Held At Club Meet

The Tell HD Club met in the club room with Mrs Hall Burton and Mrs H S Voyles as hostesses for a program on Market to Market. The devotional was by Mrs Roy Wygal and prayer led by Mrs Burton. Plans were made for a visit with the Delwin club Thursday. Mrs Willis Moran was elected THDA delegate. Invocation by Mrs Mary Scott who also had charges of the program. Other attendees and visitors were Deanna Bryant and several members.

TELL Tell HD Club Roy Wygal Burton Delwin Club Willis Moran THDA Mary Scott Deanna Bryant Mmes E. J. Hollis T. Maxwell J. D. Atkinson Charlie Whitten J. W. Bryant Virgil W. W. Boykin Bear Smith C. C. Lamb A. G. Woods J. A. Stinnett Truman Mabry Aubrey Testerman

East Germans flee to Sweden in small boat

Four East Germans commandeered a small open boat to flee under cover of darkness and sought political asylum in Malmoe Sweden. Police said the group escaped Monday and reached the coastal town of Kivik.

Malmoe Sweden UPI Kivik

Locals Forecast And Weekend Visit By Wheeler Family

Locals hear fair weather through Thursday with a low of 50 and a high of 83 on Thursday. Visiting in Amarillo and Sunray over the weekend were Sgt and Mrs W T Wheeler and children guests of Mr and Mrs Claud Northcutt in Amarillo and Mr and Mrs Bob Bowen in Sunray. The Wheelers are visiting his parents before reporting to camp in California in June.

Childress Amarillo Sunray W. T. Wheeler Claud Northcutt Bob Bowen Wheelers Jack Wheeler California

Community notes with a Childress hometown roundup

Local residents and visitors are mentioned in a May Mothers Day weekend update. Ronald Maddox and family of Fort Stockton, Jimmie Maddox and Beverly of Lubbock, Madison Cargill of Odell, and G S Dismukes of Harrison visit relatives in Childress. A 50th anniversary celebration for Cargill is planned May 17 at the school auditorium. Other travelers include Stephen Martinez of Amarillo and Teresa Jones with family in Amarillo.

Korea Wheeler Childress Ronald Maddox Rhonda Renee Fort Stockton Jack Wheeler Jimmie Maddox Beverly Lubbock Madison Cargill Odell G. S. Dismukes Harrison Ark D. J. Jenkins Stephen Martinez Amarillo Clarence Jones Teresa Linda Trent Jim Trent Don Rickman Travis Simmons Midland Big Springs David Schubarth Hamilton Shirley Neel Canyon

Surplus Seed Sickness Sparks Coastal Garden Plan

In a humorous warning to the US Department of Agriculture, a family chronicles compulsive seed shopping as they prepare a 10 by 100 garden plot. They buy hundreds of packets and imagine a three decker garden while joking about sunflowers and a fence to please Uncle Sam.

US Department of Agriculture Uncle Sam

Earla Carmack Elected President of Sub Juniors Club

Earla Carmack was elected president of Alpha Zeta sub junior Federated club at a Monday meeting hosted by Marsha Thaten. Officers include Mar tha Galligan as vice-president and Marsha Carmack as secretary treasurer. a trip to Roar Springs on May 23 was planned. Others present were Alice Wyatt Cheryl Decker Denese Stevens Jane Ragsdale and Mrs. Harry Thaten.

Earla Carmack Alpha Zeta Subjunior Federated Club Marsha Thaten Martha Galligan Marsha Carmack Sherry George Roar Springs Alice Wyatt Cheryl Decker Denese Stevens Jane Ragsdale Harry Thaten

Cochran Home Hosts Senior Party With Gifts

The Albert Cochran home hosted a steak supper on Monday evening for seniors. Mr and Mrs Cochran and Mr and Mrs John Starkey entertained, with guests served on the patio and favors of shoe shine kits. Sports shirts were given to the honorees. Attendees included Johnny Martin Norman Love Stanley Kindle Joe Merrell Howard and Debbie Gane.

Albert Cochran Cochran John Starkey Billy Ricks Jerry Camp Johnny Martin Norman Love Stanley Kindle Joe Merrell Howard Debbie Gane

Birthday greeting for Joe Sharp Ear Tomorrow

Joe Sharp Ear tomorrow receives a celebratory note from Trostle wishing him a happy birthday and good wishes for the year ahead.

Joe Sharp

Hospital News Admitted and Dismissed Totals

Admitted listings include Leopaldo Oreste Jr in Paducah and Refatio Arrellano on Tuesday. Dismissed items list Joe B. Weir Amarillo and several others with dates noted as today or Tuesday.

Leopaldo Oreste, Jr

Household hints for cleaning and storage tasks

Practical tips cover rust prevention with paraffin wax, keeping cake plates clean with powdered sugar, removing white spots with petroleum jelly, easing pan cleaning with baking soda, using a snow brush for mopping under appliances, treating soiled slipcovers, drying ribbons on drinking glasses, separating linens with cardboard, and affordable vitamin rich foods like cabbage carrots potatoes tomatoes and citrus juices.

Temperature records show 74 degree max today

The report lists the 24 hour period ending at 11 am with a high of 74 and a low of 49 to 52 on May 13 1963. It includes temperatures at hourly marks from 12 pm to 11 am and notes historical comparison to May 13 1963.

Calesae WEE Cihessees

Joe Lane Honored At Informal Spring Party

A Wednesday gathering at the Harmon home celebrated spring graduate Joe Lane. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Meinzer. The tablescape featured driftwood and a miniature graduate doll with bath powder and after shave favors. Joe received a cash gift amid attendees including Betty Jo Sarrells and Glenda Rogers.

Joe Lane J. R. Harmon Lewis Meinzer Joe Betty Jo Sarrells Sherry Howard Sandra Moyer Jo Lynn Cargile

East Ward PTA installs new officers after student recital

East Ward PTA held a Tuesday session with a musical program by third and fourth grade students. Mary Katherine Dodgen attended as a guest while Debra Trent Susan Ball and Diane Hackler performed numbers. Mrs Orville K Smith installed new president Clayton Kuhlman and new officers Willard Gray Jimmy Hackler and Montie Cameron. Lula Mae Carter presented a gift to outgoing president Hackler. Third grade won the room count.

East Ward

Treasury accounts show large year to date withdrawals and deposits

Treasury figures for the year through May 8 report withdrawals of 107 billion 849 million 608 thousand 679 dollars and 95 cents, deposits of 98 billion 486 million 119 thousand 574 dollars and 49 cents, cash balance 7 billion 453 million 320 thousand 385 dollars and 37 cents, public debt 308 trillion 921 billion 26 million 367 thousand 21 cents, and gold holdings 15 million 462 thousand 566 dollars and 426.30 cents?

Washington UPI Treasury

Miss Wilson Again Honored at Graduation Breakfast

A breakfast in Mrs. J. F. Harmon's home honored graduate Judy Wilson with co hostesses Mrs Bill Drake and other guests Ariynna Caradine Linda Rowland Gay Morris Darlene Park Diane Mack Mary Lynn Reavis and Linda DeArmond. Judy received summer shoes as gifts. place cards were fortunes on miniature scrolls and parties centered with a driftwood arrangement.

J. F. Harmon Judy Wilson Bill Drake Judy Ariynna Caradine Linda Rowland Gay Morris Darlene Park Diane Mack Mary Lynn Reavis Linda DeArmond

Japan to Send Overseas Service Corps in 1965

Mainichi reports Japan plans an overseas service corps similar to the U S Peace Corps. The volunteers will be experts in farming fishing forestry and road building and deployed possibly to Southeast Asia Africa in 1965.

Japanese Peace Corps Tokyo UPI Japan Overseas Service Corps U.S Southeast Asia Africa Mainichi Newspaper

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