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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
3
A fashion feature guides readers to Helen's to view Ship N Shore blouses in sizes 28 to 40. It highlights soft stretch knit shells and tops in light-hearted colors, emphasizing easy care fabrics that stay smooth all day and pair with casual clothes. Stop by Helen's tomorrow to refresh the wardrobe.
Graduate Cheryl Decker was honored Saturday at a luncheon hosted in Mrs. R L ton home. Hostesses Mrs Arvene ellah Hugh Burchett and Cha se Brown arranged peace roses in a cut glass container on a green damask table. Cheryl received a desk lamp and guests took favors from the hostesses. Present were Mrs Dean De er and others including Barbara Clements Earla armack Carolyn Henderson Vara Bruce and Marilyn Walk.
Hollywood critics praise CBS Reports for a mind opening LSD documentary focusing on therapy at Spring Grove State Hospital. Reporter Charles Kuralt follows two patients through testing, treatment, and six month follow up, showing cautious, balanced insights into potential benefits and limitations.
A Modern Home Club luncheon is held Thursday at 1 15 p m in the Village Inn. A blood donation drive runs Friday from noon to six p m at Fair Park Auditorium.
A Dumas bridal shower for Miss Dixie Gambol preceded her May 9 wedding to Kenneth Brooks. Gambol, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Gambol, is granddaughter of Mrs Iva Gambol and Mr and Mrs Tom Goff of Tell. The couple now reside in Dumas where he works. Mrs Goff attended the shower as houseguest of her children the Gambols.
May reminders list gatherings including a luncheon for Vicky Hines at Village Inn hosted by Mrs John Forbis, a Backyard soft drink party for Lillie Garrett, and breakfasts, teas, buffets, and spaghetti lunches hosted by various residents at private homes across the village.
The Killingsworth family gathered at their parents home to celebrate Mrs. Killingsworth's 72nd birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mellon of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan of Sacramento, Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Killingsworth of Matador, Mr. and Mrs. James Tice of Wichita Falls, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs Obert Stevens and Mrs Truman Webb hosted three senior boys and three senior girls Monday evening. Guests included David Galligan Frank Howard and Dalton Skinner who received gift belts. The table featured green and white checked cloth and a cornucopia centerpiece with fruit.
Morning and afternoon visiting hours listed with blocks from 9:30 to 10:30 and 2:38 to 7:38 plus evening 7 to 8:38. Admissions include Nellie Vaughn C W Sterling J B Priest on Tuesday. Dismissals note Curtis Dunlap Jim Andrews today and John McAlister today.
A heavy thundershower touched Tyler East Texas as a weak cold front edged across the region and cooled the air behind it. Wichita Falls reached a record 103 degrees the hottest in the nation, with many Texas towns hitting 100 or more. Forecasters expected slightly cooler conditions statewide except the far south Thursday.
The maximum in the 24 hour period ending 11 am today reached 100 degrees at 3 pm Tuesday while the minimum was 65 at 6 and 7 am. For May 18 1965 the high was 85 and the low 63. Sunrise is 5 36 and sunset 7 39.
State Auditor C. H. Cavness reports widespread irregularities at the Mexia State School and Home including profits from student sales and trust fund checks paid to individual employees.
Jan Murray makes his Broadway debut in Jerome Robbing's The Office. UPI reports the actor steps into a leading role, signaling a major stage moment for the newcomer and the production.
Mary Jane Cummings niece of Mrs. H. L. Couch and a top pupil at the Texas School for the Blind presented in a piano recital at the school auditorium in Austin. Valedictorian of the 1966 senior class she holds a National Merit Scholarship and has won top honors from the American Association of Instructors for the Blind and the Minnie Sneed Wilcox Award. She will enter the University of Texas music department this fall on a scholarship.
Miss Sherry Coopwood bride elect of James Dorman was honored at a May 13 shower in the Church of Christ annex. About 100 guests registered by Debbie Coopwood. Pauletta Dorman presided at the punch table as hostesses listed many names.
The forecast calls for normal highs around 87 and lows near 62 with temperatures 2 to 5 degrees below normal. Cool weather is expected over the weekend and a warming trend into early next week. Little rain is expected. Partly cloudy tonight and mild Thursday with a low of 54 and a high of 76.
Vacation Bible School begins May 25 and runs through June 1 from 8 45 to 11 30 am at the Assembly of God Church. Mrs Moody Hicks leads the school with Mrs David Gentry in charge of Beginners and Mrs Gayle Richardson supervising the Primary unit with Mrs M L Boone over the Juniors.
Tomorrow I wish M. B. Couch a happy birthday with warm regards and best wishes for a joyful year ahead. May the celebration be bright and the year bring good health and success.
Kerry Meason is readmitted to St Anthony's Hospital Amarillo for treatment. Mrs Norman Stires from California visits the Spencer family. Barbara Hicks, daughter of Rev Moody Hicks, bitten by a snake at Southwestern Bible College Waxahachie and is reported doing fine. W A Sims in Dalhart with a seriously ill father Ben Sims.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals refused a bid for a new trial for condemned killer Jack Ruby. Judge Joe B. Brown faced questions over a personal interest as he was writing a book about the case.
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