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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

3

Starkey Infant Born in Pecos Four

Mr and Mrs Mike Starkey of Pecos announce the birth of their infant son named Michael Todd weighing eight pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J A Starkey of Childress and Rev and Mrs C T Jordan of Lubbock with Mrs Jim Clifford of Childress as paternal great grandmother.

Mike Starkey Pecos Starkey Michael Todd J. A. Starkey Childress C. T Jordan Lubbock Jim Clifford

Privacy and a man’s right to secrecy in CBS Playhouse

TV critic notes Tad Moses drama Secrets on CBS Playhouse explores privacy vs family nosiness. An accountant refuses jury duty over a past affair with a minor actress, while his wife’s prying risks destroying trust and friendship before a tempered but contentious ending.

Dick DU Brow Hollywood UPI CBS Playhouse Tad Moses Martin Manulis Moses Arthur Hill Elen Heckart Barbara Bel Geddes my _ chief reservation Barry Nelson

Troop 11 Plans Patch Contest and Year-Round Camp Site

In Wilson cafeteria Monday Troop 11 discussed a design contest for the Council Official Patch representing the Year Around Troop Activity Camp Site at Camp Stonewall Jackson Holliday Texas The Girl Scout Day July 9 at HemisFair was announced Special programs displays and demonstrations will be given An Investiture Ceremony will welcome new members next week The song Wheneer You Make a Promise was memorized for the ceremony A skating party and weiner roast were planned for the closing meeting May 27 at Fair Park Guests Mona McKinney Beverly Dill attended along with members Kathleen Grayson Laurie Halford Cathy Lemen Linda Powers Erin Teague Debbie Stephenson Tracy Ines Leslie Davis Cherry Enstyne Danny Baker Lisa Addudell and leaders Mrs Ton Lemen and Mrs Witton Powers.

Wilson Council Camp Stonewall Jackson Holliday Tex HemisFair Weiner Fair Park Mona McKinney Beverly Dill Kathleen Grayson Laurie Halford Cathy Lemen Linda Powers Erin Teague Debbie Stephenson Tracy Ines Leslie Davis Cherryenstyne Danny Baker Lisa Aduddell Ton Lemen Witton Powers

Social Calendar: Young Homemaker Meeting Evening

Community social calendar lists a Young Homemakers gathering Thursday at 7 30 p m. Attendees plan activities and upcoming club events. Members are encouraged to bring items for the charity drive and to RSVP to the organizers.

Navy promotes James Harris to Aviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class

James Harris son of Elgin D. Harris of Kirkland receives the promotion in Vancouver Washington on April 16. Rating earned for diligent work study devotion to duty and passing the Fleet-Wide competitive exam after six months aboard the USS Ranger. Harris is a 1965 Quanah High School graduate who joined the Navy in 1966 and trained in San Diego.

James Harris Elgin D. Harris Kirkland Vancouver Washington Harris W. S. Jett II U.S. Navy James Navy Bis Country Ranger Quanah High School San Diego Calif

Birthday Wishes for Ida Copelin Betina Brummett Sherwood

A small birthday note wishes Mrs. Ida Copelin Betina Kay Brummett Mrs. H. FE. Sherwood Jimmy Lee Lassen and Bill West Jr. a happy birthday tomorrow with warm regards from well wishers.

Miss Portwood Supper Honors Spring Graduate

Carolyn Portwood received a hamburger supper from Mrs. Marvin Dobbs and was given a lingerie gift. Guests included Brenda Rogers Teresa Graham Carol Garrett and Barbara Nichols, who received thank-you notes for attending.

Carolyn Portwood Marvin Dobbs Brenda Rogers Teresa Graham Carol Garrett Barbara Nichols

Newlyweds face debt as they start marriage finances

College Station report notes newlyweds receive substantial wedding gifts and furnishings with median parental aid under 300 dollars and total gifts around 500 dollars including wedding costs. It warns about rising debt, with 70 percent of young families carrying installment loans and many paying 50 to 99 dollars monthly. Advice emphasizes weighing credit costs, delaying gratification, and choosing larger down payments with the shortest financing term.

Doris Myers Texas A&m University The Institute of Life Insurance

Breakfast For Jimmy Rothwell Honors Graduate

A breakfast in honor of graduate Jimmy Don Rothwell was hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Smith with co host Mrs. Arthur Rothwell. Guests included Mrs. Billy Jo Rothwell and attendees such as Berry Moore Ben Bob Walker and James Johnson.

Jimmy Don Rothwell Kenneth Smith Arthur Rothwell Jimmy Don Billy Jo Rothwell Eery Moore Ben Bob Walker Ger Hearron David Grimes Lyon Simmons Wayne Yowell James

Mr and Mrs Couch Celebrate Golden 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M B Couch will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a Sunday reception at their home 600 Avenue H Northwest. Friends are invited to call between 3 and 5 p.m.

M. B. Couch Avenue H. Northwest

Spain denies Guinea talks on independence collapse

Spain stated Tuesday that negotiations on granting independence to Spanish Guinea had broken down even after Guinea representatives asked for United Nations assistance to revive the discussions.

Madrid UPI Spain Spanish Guinea Guinea U.N

Day Camp Plans Discussed at Courthouse Meeting

Paula Parr presided Tuesday afternoon in the courthouse. Larry Cure led the Pledge to the American Flag and Mark Parr the Pledge to the H Flag. Members were asked to turn fees into Mrs. Ted Henderson. Day Camp set for June 11. Present: Becky Trammel, Judy Henderson, and adult leader Mrs. Bruce Parr. Becky Trammel reported.

Paula Parr Larry Cure Mark Parr Ted Henderson Becky Trammel Judy Henderson Bruce Parr

TV Rings In New Fall Series Lancer Starring Stacy Mauner

CBS TV announces Lancer to premiere in fall filmed at 20th Century Fox with James Stacy and Wayne Maunder from the Custer series leading the cast. Slim Pickens signs for Skidoo with Jackie Gleason and Carol Channing. Milson Bandits selected as Italy entry for Cannes. Mike Nichols leaves New York to scout Italian locations for Catch 22 at Paramount.

Hollywood UPI CBS TV Lancer 20Th Century-Fox James Stacy Wayne Maunder Custer Slim Pickens Jackie Gleason Carol Channing Italy Scout Hollywood Upii Mike Nichols New York Paramount

Franklin and Bayard as Early American Ambassadors

The World Almanac notes Benjamin Franklin served as a high level diplomat but not the first ambassador. Thomas Francis Bayard received the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary post to Great Britain in March 1893, while Franklin went to France in September 1778 as minister plenipotentiary.

Benjamin Franklin State Department Thomas Francis Bayard Great Britain Franklin France

Rogation Sunday Services at St John the Baptist

Members of St Luke's are invited to Rogation Sunday services at 11 a.m. at St John the Baptist Church in Clarendon. An Amarillo priest will celebrate the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper. Junior Choir from St Andrews Amarillo will provide special music. Shrubs will be planted in a brief ceremony and luncheon will follow in the church educational building.

St. Luke’s St. John the Baptist Church Clarendon Amarillo St. Andrews Church

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