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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1968

Page

5

Former Resident To Wed Colorado Girl In June

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Susan Diane Cook of Colorado Springs Colorado and Dr Howard Martin Head son of Mr and Mrs John Howard Head of Richardson. The wedding is planned for ter Chapel United States Air Force Academy. Dr Head recently served as a Captain in the US Army with extensive service in the Canal Zone and Bolivia. He is an honors graduate of Texas A M and has published papers in Bolivian agricultural bulletins.

Susan Diane Cook Colorado Springs Colo Howard Martin Head John Howard Head Richardson J. R. Cook Ter Chapel United States Air Force Academy Chaldress Dr Head J. Martin Crews Miss Cook Crane High School Crane, Tex Canal Zone College Panama Albrook Officers’ Club Dr. Head Canal Zne Bolivia S. A Veterinary College University of Bolivia Santa Cruz Richardson High School Texas A&m Hee Phi Eta Sigma Phi Kappa Phi Phi Zeta A&m Army Food Ami Chicago Airborn Fort Benning Fort Bragg N.C Fort Clayton Cana University of Bolivia Ministry of Agriculture Bulletin Texas Veterinary Medical Association American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Equine Practitioners Joseph Murphy Woo Quanah Dr. Seuss Ronnie Ross Copeland Ray Toft Todd Enyclopedia OF Art Sir John Rothenstein B. E. Ferguson Childress Masonic Lodge AF & AM Encyclopedia OF Art Frank C. Stine Yon Ed Cross Friends of the Library Organization National Geographics Library Travis Walling C. E. Vowell Katherine Lane James Mitchael Henderson A. T. Henderson Church of Christ of Childress Miss Yowell Childress Schools Abilene Christian College Southwestern State College Weatherford Okla

Community Notes From Childress Local Page

Pleasant People Paragraphs column recaps visits by Mrs. Lizzie Lou Garrison to Arlington Virginia and Washington DC to see Lt Col Roger W Garrison and family. reports on civic efforts like measles vaccine drive led by Dorothy Rothwell and Modern Home Club, a Golden Wedding reception for M B Couch, and local tales of Bruce Vinson named Outstanding Teenager of America. Includes mentions of HemisFair praise, neighbors in Richardson and New Boston, a Rotary note from Mexico City, a Wild life roundup, blood donation facts, and a humorous weekly joke.

Lizzie Lou Garrison Childress Retirement Club Washington, D. C Roger W. Garrigon Arlington, Va David Garrison An A Md Lane Jon Gaudht Arlington Michael Pentagon Harman Agnes Smith Martin Dorothy Billy Joe) Rothwell J. J. Westenburg Dr. Westenburg Hob Clapton M. B. Couch Avenue H. Northwest Couch John Head Richardson Marti Head Susan Cook Colorado Springs Gene Smiths Smith P. A. Preslar HemisFair New York Carey J. P. Vinson Allison Steed Vinson Bruce New Boston Vinsons Ane Jones New Boston High Miss Jones Outstanding Americans Foundation Ruth Fite Ruth Booker T Addean Jackson 7Th St Victor Mantz Mission Hal Helen Hiller

Tacky Party For Robert Proffitt

May graduate Robert Proffitt was feted at a tacky party in Fair Park hosted by Mrs. Billy Wayne Williams and Mrs. Tommy Czewski Paula Rogers and Robert won best attire prizes. He received a clock radio and a sport coat. Guests enjoyed a weiner feast and favors included polish dabbers and cologne. Attendees included Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Allison Robert Kuhn Kay Campbell Don Bailey Cheryl Shirner Ronnie Smotherman Pam Mitchell David Grimes and Susan Sims.

Robert Proffitt Fair Park Billy Wayne Williams Tommy Czewski Robert Paula Rogers Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Allison Robert Kuhn Kay Campbell Don Bailey Cheryl Shirner Ronnie Smotherman Pam Mitchell David Grimes Susan Sims

Party Honors Five Seniors At Home Gathering

Five graduating students Pam Morey Sally Coyle Brenda Rogers Phyllis Preston and Vicki Lee were honored with a chip n dip party at Mrs Darrell F Jacksons home. Miss Bettye Jackson co hosted as guests Ronna Mooney Gina Butler Carol Garrett Becky and Marivann Houch presented vanity carousels as favors and bleu linen and blue tapers decorated the tuble area.

Pam Morey Sally Coyle Brenda Rogers Phyllis Preston Vicki Lee Darrell F. Jackson Bettye Jackson Ronna Mooney Gina Butler Carol Garrett Becky Marivnn Houch

Library volunteer sought after minister moves away

Peggy McDonald notes a volunteer departure from the library and calls for a new adult volunteer to commit one hour weekly. The piece also lists memorials and gifts to the library, engagement news for Patricia McAlister and Darrell Watson, and wedding plans set for August 20 at First Baptist Alpine.

Social meeting hosted by Mrs Pirtle at home

Mrs L D Pirtle hosted a social meeting with Mrs A M Stamos presiding over the business session. A devotional was read by Mrs Jewel Wilhite and a poem My Cup Runneth Over was given by Mrs Pirtle. A program of games was presented by Mrs W B Gartrell and refreshments served. Sponsors to accompany 50 youths to Glorieta New Mexico June 6 to 12 were listed as several couples.

L. D. Pirtle A. M. Stamos Jewel Wilhite Pirtle W. B. Gartrell Mmes A. H. Jones Jewell Jordan W. Bittle W. C. Schaefer F. E Woods J. R. Helms and Nel Henderson

YH President Honored With Stork Shower Night Meeting

Young Homemakers honored president Mrs A J Johnson Jr with a surprise stork shower at the Gate City Electric assembly room during the Thursday meeting. Hostesses were Mrs Jimmy Moates and Mrs Tommy Garrison guest speaker was Mrs Leo Smith who spoke on art and displayed paintings.

Young Chanter A. J. Johnson Jr Gate City Jimmy Moates Tommy Garrison Leo Smith Joan Rule Barbara Wright Mary Stanford Gayle Canon Beth Trent Raydell Hightower Mary Hudson Suzanne Young Alletta Edwards Linda McDearmon Charlene Smith Fay Lynn Burrows Barbara Thomas Charlene Christensen Patricia Skinner Jeanine Johnston Gayle Seal Barbara King Carolyn Lane Joan Wyatt May Clough Carolyn Pone Barbara Waybourn Mines A J. Johnson Sr Truman Kidwell

Home Ec Club Reorganizes For 1968 69 Year

Home Economic Club held a called meeting at the home of Past president Mrs. Frank Decker. Mrs. Vern Rucker was voted into membership. New committee members were named and plans for the 1968 69 club year were approved. Luncheons to be held at 12 p.m. include Mrs. George Spear, Paul Rogers, E W Yage, A F Verner, C J Lyons, W E Garrison, Dan Jones, and L T Bussey.

Frank Decker Frank Barksdale Vern Rucker Mmes George Spear Paul Rogers E W. Yage A. F. Verner C. J. Lyons W. E. Garrison Dan Jones L. T. Bussey

Senior Trio Entertained at Al Fresco May Supper

An al fresco supper in the Community House honored Bettye Jackson Sally Coyle and Pam Morey May graduates hosted by Mr. and Mrs Gene Klapper. Attendees included Althea Allison Debbie Bird Cheryl Jones Ronna Mooney Donna Garrison Gina Butler Phyllis Preston Vicki Lees Sandra Nelson and special guests Arvil Coyle Darrell Jackson George Morey Christ Jones Angie Bridges.

Bettye Jackson Sally Coyle Pam Morey May Gene Klapper Althea Allison Debbie Bird Cheryl Jones Ronna Mooney Donna Garrison Gina Butler Phyllis Preston Vicki

Breakfast For Donna Garrison Honors Spring Graduate

The Anderson Mitchell home hosted a breakfast honoring spring graduate Donna Garrison. Hostesses Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Warner Stevens plus Mrs. Ronald Lynn Atkinson and Mrs. Kenneth Havins planned the event around a green table with red rose centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. O. L. Garrison, Donna's mother, and Misses Mary Lou Watkins Phyllis Preston Ronna Mooney Gina Butler and Nikki Murphy.

Anderson Mitchell Donna Garrison Mitchell Mmes Warner Stevens Ronald Lynn Atkinson Kenneth Havins O. L. Garrison Donna Mary Lou Watkins Phyllis Preston Ronna Mooney Gina Butler Nikki Murphy

Happy Birthday Tomorrow Sammy Weir James Kitchens

A note wishes Sammy Weir, James Kitchens, and the person named Tomorrows a birthday tomorrow. The message also includes the location Lk as a sign-off.

Sammy Weir James Kitchens

Community Social Calendar With Various Local Events Today

Social calendar lists events including public singing at the Veterans Building at 24 p.m. a Camp Fire Girl Tea at the Elks Lodge 1113 a 50th anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs M B Couch at 600 Ave H N Monday features Methodist Conference in Amarillo 7 p.m. Eastern Star burgers at Clinton McGee home 3 p.m. Black Circle with Mrs J J Williamson and others plus free measles vaccines 2 30-4 30 p.m. at Woman's Department Club and Night Circle at 7 30 p.m. Calvary Baptist and First Baptist WMS activities Central Christian Group All-day Union Flat HDC with Mrs Ben Teague Thursday 2 30 p.m. South Childress pe Good Neighbor Club.

Veterans Building Elks Lodge M. B. Couch Ave. H. N Amarillo Clinton McGee Union Ben Teague South Childress Pe

Dinner Fetes Two 1967 Graduates Larry Moore and Jeffery Cordell

A Mexican dinner party honors 1967 graduates Larry Moore and Jeffery Cordell at the Cordell home with co hosts and guests including family friends. The event features bright decor, centerpiece candles, belts as gifts, and linen favors for the graduates. Several other local residents attend, with numerous notices of community events and engagements listed nearby.

Larry Moore Jeffery Cordell Rowden Cordell Fred Cordell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Colorado Hospital Cindy Shelton Susan Bird Gayla Hutton Pat Smith Lewene Mullins Childress High School Childress General Our Camp Fire Girls Childress Red Squirrel Health and Science Department Bloodmobile United States Red Cross Tacky By Peggy McDonald Clyde McAlister Alpine Patricia Darrell Gene Watson Ralph Watson First Baptist Church of Alphine Alphine High School Watson Sul Ross State College Patricia McAlister TEL First Baptist Glorieta N.M Messrs Glenn Buckley Bobby Hart Richard Fanch Billy Kelley Joe S Allen Sam Carmack B. Holland Doyle Mooney G. A. Williams Stork Sea B’s Lee Beachwear Schiftli First Baptist Wms Central Christian Gr Good Neighbor Club Larry Jeffery Buddy Cordell Bill Moore Ernst Davis Wilbur Don Williams Cara Cordell Ben Bob Walker Jimmy Don Rothwell Wayne Vowell Sandra Nelson James Johnson Debbie Carter Bill Johnston Chris Cordell Kirkland Wesleyan Service Guild Central Christian Fellowship Guild First Methodist High Point Robert Patrick Hoffman Jersey Secial Imag Katherine Sue Yowell
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