Diamond Jubilee Tea Ends WDC Year With Installations
The Woman's Department Club held its Diamond Jubilee Tea final meeting of the year with 1966 68 officers installed. Mrs. Robert Sexauer of Memphis delivered the charges as Mrs. Vern Rucker was installed president and a slate of officers named. A $250 scholarship to senior Dea Evans was announced, amid roses, music, and a 75th Diamond Anniversary ring centerpiece.
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Woman's Department Club
Robert Sexauer
Memphis
Santa Rosa
Vern Rucker
Paul Ord
Fred Becker
Obert Stevens
Dick Preston
John W. Gay
Jim Cribbs
Bill Ross
Federation
J. M. Crews
Sam West
Andy Rogers
Gene Blackwell
Rush Record
Frank Decker
Hal Price
Frances Long
WDC
Q. S. Barrett
Glenn Buckley
J. H. Jernigan
Sion
Dea Evans
Charles Evans
Albert Bird
Higley Named To District and State Boards In Texas Clubs
Mrs Higley State is appointed again to the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and Santa Rosa District boards. At the request of President Mrs B F Seay of Andrews she joins Charities and Scholarships Foundations with Mrs J L Ginnings. Mrs Roy Grundy of Matador asks Higley to be Press and Public Relations officer, marking 14 years on district boards and seven on state boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Higley
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Santa Rosa
TFWC
B. F. Seay
Andrews
J. L. Ginnings
Roy Grundy
Matador
Higley
Tell Party For Brenda Boykin
Brenda Boykin enjoyed a soft drink party at Mrs. Troy Boykin's home with co hosts Mrs. James Hassell and Mrs. A W Smotherman Jr. Guests included Mrs. W J Boykin and Mrs. W W Boykin and several friends and relatives. Gifts included a hair dryer luggage and other items.
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Tell
Brenda Boykin
Troy Boykin
James Hassell
A. W. Smotherman, Jr
Brenda
W. J. Boykin
W. W. Boykin
Evelyn Holland
Donnalene Bearden
Alice Wyatt
Linda Mooney
Susie Wilson
Rita Keel
Jane Ragsdale
Sue Yager
Sandra Mills
Clubs Asked To Respond For 1966 67 Programs
All clubs of The Women's Department Club are asked to have their 1966 67 programs typed and turned in by June 1 to Mrs. Vern Rucker WDC president. Dues from all Department Club members must be mailed to the treasurer Mrs. Obert Stevens by the same date.
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Vern Rucker
WDC
Department Club
Obert Stevens
Around the World Dinner Highlights FHA Fashion Show
The annual School Board and Administration Dinner featured Homemaking students from Mrs Mary Jo Johnson's department presenting foods from ten nations. Guests included J. W. Hamilton and LeRoy Reeves as well as Mrs Johnson and David Galligan with FHA activities culminating in a fashion show in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Johnson
FHA
Marlynn Houchin
Donnalene Bearden
Islands
United States
Texas
David Galligan
Sally Coyle
Phyllis Preston
Rita Evans
Vicky Hines
Sharlotte Howard
Shirley Hightower
Sue Yager
Claire Bramlett
Carolyn Henderson
Susie Wilson
Donnalene
Mary Williams
Lavelle McCarver
Gaynell Parker
Joy Burkett
Pat McGaugh
Charles Jones
J. C. Smith
Richard Bird
Littleton Havins
Mmes
Harold Wright
Gina Butler
Gwen Buckley
Ronna Mooney
Jan McMinn
Theresa Gray
James Gray
New Union Flat HNC Welcomes Mrs Gartrell as Member
Mrs W D Gartrell was welcomed into membership at the Union Flat Home Demonstration Club meeting in the school house on Wednesday. A quilt was finished, picnic lunch served, and business conducted. Several names were listed wishing birthday greetings for tomorrow to multiple local residents.
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Mrs. Gartrell
Union Flat
HNC
W. D. Gartrell
Union Flat Home Demonstration Club
Ruth West
J. C. Terrell
Mies
R. O. Law
Harry Mitchell
Hortense Tensfield
M. E. Jones
E. J. Hassell
N. D. Rogers
Viola Collier
L. H. Holtman
Lora Heckathorn
G. C. Slaton
Heritage to Horizon reviewed at Woman’s Society meeting
Mrs. A J Johnson reviewed Heritage to Horizon a history of the Woman's Society of Christian Service during a Friday morning session at Mrs. Tom Roberson's home. Mrs. Donald Black introduced the speaker and 23rd Psalm and Lord's Prayer were recited before a love offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Tom Roberson
Donald Black
Roberson
S. E. Temple
New Mexico
George Faulkner
Lubbock
Johnson
Black
Mmes
Frank Dorsey
T. C. Bailiff
W. E. Andrews
G. T. Palmer
H. D. Wilson
J. M. Crawford
Cecil Gardner
Jim Lifford
Larkin Wallis
Do Something program at First Methodist WSCS meeting
Mrs. Charles Baker led the Do Something program at the Worship Center Tuesday for the First Methodist WSCS meeting. Prayers and music were by Mrs. Lonnie Garrison Clyde Sherwood and Alvis Maddox. Announcements noted a May 17 luncheon and Pledge Service with prayer groups at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at J W Hamilton home and a June 5 installation of officers by Dr. Burgin Watkins. Fifteen members attended.
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Charles Baker
Mmes
Lonnie Garrison
Clyde Sherwood
Alvis Maddox
J. W. Hamilton
Burgin Watkins
June Bride Engaged to David Adcock of Childress
Mrs L M Curtis announces the engagement of daughter Carol Darlene Curtis to David Eugene Adcock of Childress. They will wed June 18 at 4 p m in First Baptist Church Childress with Dr W Neil Record officiating. Carol, a Wayland sophomore in elementary education, and David, a 1965 graduate of Gupton Jones College, will reside in Dumas where he works with Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M Curtis
Carol Darlene
David Eugene Adcock
William E. Adcock
Mr. Adcock
Childress
First Baptist Church
Delta Chi
Adcork
Dallas Institute
Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science
Dumas
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors
AAUW Elects Officers in Childress Chapter
Mrs. Wallin was elected president of the Childress chapter of the American Association of University Women. Other officers include F L Lane as first vice president Jack W Adams as second vice president Gertrude Watkins as secretary and W T Hughes as treasurer. Frances Long hosted the meeting with help from T C Bailiff. A panel on The Part Education Can Play to Combat Poverty featured guest speaker Mrs Bobby Hart and others. The education program under Title in Childress was explained and discussed. Refreshments were served by Mary Jane Heath J B Holland Orville K Smith Burgin Watkins and Lula Mae Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Dishman
Joan Cheatheam
Joan
Charlotte Howard
Hughes
Lauranette Craig
Johnson
Sandra Larned
Joy Burkett
Judy Baker
Mary Williams
Judy Shaw
Kay Campbell
Candy Howard
Treasuer
Nikki Murphy
Vicky Hines
Jank Wallin
Childress
American Association of University Women
F. L. Lane
Jack W. Adams
Gertrude Watkins
W. T. Hughes
Frances Long
T. C. Bailiff
Bobby Hart
Lorena Holliman
Sam White
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Mmes
Mary Jane Heath
J. B. Holland
Orville K. Smith
Burgin Watkins
Ethel Biggerstaff
Lula Mae Carter
Larkspur Club Hosts Mrs McConnell and Guests
Mrs Wade McConnell hosted a Larkspur Club meeting at her home Thursday afternoon. Special guest Mrs George Faulkner presented a gift of jewelry as members noted her move to Lubbock. Mrs J W Snyder gave a reading during a social visit with members C C Lewis W A Hubbard A H Lankford Verna Randal Paul Pierce and T B Pryor present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade McConnell
Larkspur Club
George Faulkner
Lubbock
J. W. Snyder
Mmes
C. C. Lewis
W. A. Hubbard
A. H. Lankford
Verna Randal
Paul Pierce
T. B. Pryor
HDC Names Two Delegates to State Convention
Mrs. Paul Shoults and Mrs. Ralph Weddington were elected delegates to the state convention at the South Childress Home Demonstration Club meeting Thursday in Mrs. W. M. Stiner's home. Alternate is Mrs. Elizabeth Jarrell. Roll was answered with A Party I Remember and a program on simple party refreshments was discussed by all the members. Other members named include Mrs. A. B. Tall, Mrs. G. W. Groseclose, Mrs. J. H. Denes Miles Clapp, Mrs. N. A. Cooper, Mrs. C. C. Cope and Mrs. W. M. Ross.
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Paul Shoults
Ralph Weddington
South Childress Home
W. M. Stiner
Elizabeth Jarrell
Mmes
A. B. Tall
G. W. Groseclose
J. H. Denes
Miles Clapp
PTA Executives Meet to Appoint 1966 67 Committees
Wilson PTA executives met Friday in the school cafeteria to appoint committees for 1966 67. Present were Mrs. Woodrow Boyd president Mrs. Charles Harrison Mrs. Joe Sprayber ry Mrs. W L Eikman Mrs Neal Ritchie and Principal Hubert Powers.
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Wilson Pta
Woodrow Boyd
Charles Harrison
Joe Sprayberry
W. L. Eikman
Neal Ritchie
Hubert Powers
Color It Silk Chiffon Evening Cloths Feature
A brief note on silk chiffon evening clothes described as sheer elegant and extremely soft. The text highlights how it moves with the times in fabrics that glide with every gesture and step. It suggests the smart gal keeps one of her collection for evening wear.
Weather chatter and family visits brighten May in the town
Local notes gush over mild May weather in Pot Pourri as residents praise roses in Childress and asparagus and strawberries in bloom. The column also tracks numerous visitors from Scotts Bluff Nebraska to Anchorage Alaska and Scottsdale Arizona, detailing travel by car and plane and family reunions.
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Childress
Tyler
May
Modern Home Club Tops State Pressbook Award Fifth Year
Modern Home Club won first place in the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs state pressbooks for the fifth year in a row in the Junior Club Division. The award was given at the TFWC state convention in Lubbock, with Mrs. Jim Vaughan credited for the winning pressbook. Delegates from Modern Home including Mrs. Ross Smith, Mrs. Jerry Dugan, and Mrs. Gene Blackwell noted high attendance and growth of junior club delegates and visitors to 71 from 33.
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Modern Home Club
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
TFWC
Lubbock
Jim Vaughan
Modern Home
Childress
Memorials and new library books read aloud
The Public Library hosts summer readings with memorials for M L Mardis and Wayne Freeman. New titles include The Cell by John Pfeiffer, The World's Great Religions, Head Into the Wind, Cimarron, The Beginners, and Oil Painting Traditional and New by Leonard Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy McDonald
J. A. Steed
B. Steed
M. L. Mardis
John Pfeiffer
Life
Wayne Freeman
A. T. Henderson
Life Magazine
Mainy
Robinson Barnwell
John Brown
Dan Jacobson
Leonard Brooks
Elegance Anywhere Wool Couture Review
A design note praises sculptured fabrics and rich details, highlighting carved textures and sparkling buttons as elements of high style suitable for any season and location.
Mary Braswell Hosts Skinner Home Party Honor Graduate
May graduate Mary Braswell was entertained at the Skinner home with a blue and white theme. Mrs. Jack Skinner hosted a party featuring a lace table and a blue graduate silhouette centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Stepp Linda Stepp Sue West Claire Bramlett Susan Wyatt Marilyn Walker Dea Evans Charlotte Howard and Diane Huddieston.
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Mary Braswell
Jack Skinner
Mary
Hugh Stepp
Linda Stepp
Sue West
Claire Bramlett
Susan Wyatt
Marilyn Walker
Dea Evans
Sharlotte Howard
Diane Huddieston
Mrs. Andrews Named Delegate to State Convention
Mrs. W. E. Andrews was named delegate to the state convention at Corpus Christi in September during the Home Demonstration meeting Friday afternoon. Devotional and council report were given by Remember and Hackler, with refreshments and a recipe exchange. Names mentioned include Mines, Leon Henley, J. F. Henley, Claude Andrews, and Elbert Kelley.
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High Point
W. E. Andrews
Corpus Christi
Clyde Hackler
Council
F. E. Biddy
Leon Henley
J. F. Henley
Claude Andrews
Elbert Kelley
Art Show in WDC Today Highlights Mrs Smith Pupils
The public is invited to view paintings by Mrs. Orville K. Smith's pupils at the Woman's Department Club from 3 to 5 p.m. today. The exhibit features second grade works from Wilson School and previews art classes starting May 3 31 for children and adults.
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Woman’s Department Club
Orville K. Smith
Shawn
Wilson School
Club Presidents Asked For Names
Club presidents are asked to provide a complete list of their new officers to Mrs. Roy Grundy at P. O. Box 205 Matador. Mrs. Grundy leads Santa Rosa District 1 with duties to collect the official names.
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Childress Federated Aesidents
Roy Grundy
P. C. Box
Matador
Grundy
Santa Rosa
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Becker
Weldon Hayes
Herman Smith
Gene Smith
Mrs
Guthrie
Jane Marie Smith
Tommy Smith
Pitchfork Ranch
Miss Smith
Voy Eason
Amarillo
G. A. Bradshaw
2Nd St. Southeast
Pat Bowman
Mike Robinson
Kattie Brown
J. M. Vaughan
Lisa Awd Prescott
Gene Stewart
Roberson Circle
First Methodist
WSCS
Carol Darlene Curtis
AAUW
Wallin
Jeanne Bayles
Henry F. Bayles
Sombrero St
Jeanne
Larry Mitchell Smith
Joe Shelby Smith
Currie Lane
Shelby Smith
Savior Luthian Church
Smith
McConnell
HDC
PTA
Childress Index
W. A. Pancake
Charles
Patty) Gristfeld
Linda Kay
John Edward
Scotts Bluff
Neb
Sgt
Clifton
Dana) Inman
Anchorage
Alaska
Babes
Dana
University
Vernon Eubank
Leo Inman
Walter Winius
Jean
Scottsdale, Ariz
B. F. MaGouiiks
Tracy
Andrea
Walter
Houston
Fort Worth
Scottsdale
ATV
Skinner Home
Mrs. Andrews
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