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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1966

Page

7

Bridal Interests Highlight Two June Weddings

Mr and Mrs Alvin Stephen announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Linda to Maurice Farris son of Mr and Mrs Paul Phillips. Vows are set for June 9 at the Stephens home with Rev Don Conner presiding. Linda is a Childress High School sophomore and Maurice is a Childress graduate employed at a service station. They will reside at 102 4th St Northeast.

Alvin Stephen Linda Maurice Farris Paul Phillips Stephens Don Conner Calvary Baptist Church Charles William Mack Diane Joe Don Hopkins Roy C. Hopkins First Baptist Capel Childress Joe S$. Allen Miss Mock Shaldeess Draughon’s Business College Lubbock Marine Childress Schools Trinidad Colo Texas Tech U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Houston

Summer Reading, Library Programs Extend All Summer

MTV ARI announces library hours stay regular through summer with a reading club offering certificates from the Texas State Library for reading 12 books. A filmstrip projector donated by Dr and Mrs Jack Fox may be borrowed for 50 cents daily to cover bulb replacement. Frank Ehrlie memorials fund new books including The Book of the American West by Jay Monaghan Cassell's New Latin Dictionary and Papa Hemingway by A E Hotchner.

Texas State Library Jack Fox Frank Ehrtie Jay Monaghan Donald Black Remington Russell Catlin Borenin Bodmer Bierstadt Frank Ehrle Cassell Will and Frank Jr Papa Hemingway A. E. Hotchner Hemingway Ernest Hemingway

Modern Home Club Installs New President and Officers

Mrs. Gene Blackwell became president of the Modern Home Club at a luncheon in a local restaurant. New officers include Mrs. John Forbis as vice president, Mrs. Eddie Leary as secretary, and Mrs. Neal Ritchie as treasurer. The group voted to support Fair Park Zoo as a 1966-67 project and trophy honors were noted for pressbook chairman Mrs. Jimmy Vaughan.

Modern Home Club Gene Blackwell John Forbis Eddie Leary Neal Ritchie Jimmy Vaughan TWFC Lubbock Modern Home Mmes Jerry Dugan Ross Smith Blackwell Dugan J. J. Westenburg Dick Preston Dan Cawthon

Living with People Leaving Papers and Cigarettes

A description notes a sloppy habit of living with others where papers and smoked cigarettes are scattered about the house. It highlights disorder and careless daily behavior as a point of concern.

Kindergarten Caper Two-Tone Fashion Tops Appeal

A playful piece describes two tone fabrics in kindergarten outfits with bright dresses and coordinated skirts. It highlights eye catching high yokes and deliciously printed tops that charm young children.

Luncheon Honors Graduate Vicky Hines in Western Theme

A luncheon honoring graduate Vicky Hines was hosted Friday by Mrs. John Forbis at a local restaurant. The table decor followed a Western theme with a gold hat centerpiece and daisies, and guests received golden horseshoes as favors. Special guest was Mrs. Roy Hines, mother of the honoree, with attendees including Carolyn Henderson, Sheila Devoll, Sharlotte Howard, Sharon Walkup, Cheryl Decker, Earla Carmack and Jane Ragsdale.

Vicky Hines John Forbis Vicky Roy Hines Carolyn Henderson Sheila Devoll Sharlotte Howard Sharon Walkup Cheryl Decker Earla Carmack Jane Ragsdale

Vicky Hines Honored At Western Themed Graduation Party

Vicky Hines was the inspiration for an al fresco supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Dalby Fleming in their yard. The Western theme appeared in table decorations and yard arrangements. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Hines and Frank Hines, Sammy Saied, Patsy Dishman, Sharlotte Howard, Marilyn Walker, Lucretia Henderson, Carolyn Henderson, Jane Ragsdaly, and Earla Carmack.

Vicky Hines Dalby Fleming Vicky Roy Hines Frank Sammy Saied Patsy Dishman Sharlotte Howard Marilyn Walker Lucretia Henderson Carolyn Henderson Jane Ragsdaly Earla Carmack

Sixtieth Anniversary Observed by Larmon Family

Mr and Mrs L. W Larmon marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a quiet day at home. They wed in Bokchito Indian Territory after a courtship ending on a rainy day. Their daughter Choo Larmon and sons Ben Winter Raymond Lewis and Elton Larmon, plus daughters in San Antonio and California, share in the family milestone with grandchildren Pam and Kay Writer of Childress.

L. W. Larmon Bokchito Okla Indian Territor N. C. Dill Indian Territory Larmon Stephenville Chloo Larmon Ben Winter Raymond Lewis Larmon Childress Chioie Dick San Antonio Elton Larmon Santa Paula Calif California Pam Kay Writer Harold Halford PTA Panhandle Ella's Gem Theater Mammy Thomas Hargrave Laundry

Social calendar deadlines and weekly church events

The notice lists deadlines for social calendar announcements for Sunday and Saturday issues. It then details daily activities: Salad-sandwich luncheon at Central Christian Church today at noon, Baccalaureate at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and various meetings and club events Monday through Friday at local churches and halls with times and locations.

Central Christian Church

Birthday wishes for local residents posted

Happy birthday tomorrow to Mrs Bo Holliman Mrs Dewey Granah to Ann Moyer Truman McFarl and Bill Rogers Shiry Ann Manuel Jim Decker.

Bo Holliman Dewey Granah Ann Moyer Truman McFarl Bill Rogers Shiry Ann Manuel Jim Decker

Spring Fashion Notes With Checks and Bright Boutonnieres

A brief fashion snippet describes spring attire using checks in navy white or black white with citrus yellow accents. Boutonniere and weskit options brighten ensembles as dresses embrace seasonal motifs.

Vacation Bible School Schedule Announced

Vacation Bible School runs May 30 through June 10 at 8:30 am daily. Preparation Day for teachers and workers is May 27 at 8:30 am.

Vacation Church School Dates and Conference in Dallas

Vacation Church School runs June 6 to 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. daily for children ages three through sixth grade. Mrs Littleton Having serves as school superintendent. The Annual Methodist Conference also meets June 6 to 10 in Dallas.

Vacation Church Littleton Having Dallas

Family Church Service to Welcome Far Blakeley

Families of the church are reminded their speaker at the morning service today will be Far Blakeley of Paducah formerly of Childress. A salad and sandwich luncheon will be served after the service. All friends of the couple are invited to attend whether or not they are members of Central Christian.

Far] Blakeley Paducah Childress Central Christian

Bat-lady Captivates Fashion Scene With Cape Entrance

A young woman dressed in a cape raincoat or cape attached suit makes a dramatic, chic entrance on the summer fashion scene. An aura of mystery surrounds the cape clad figure, drawing attention as she strides in with offbeat style and confidence.

Community Notes Highlight Local Graduates and Events

Bruce F. Cook, longtime Tulia band director, named interim director of bands at Clemson University in South Carolina. Meril Taylor prepares to graduate with a BS in education and plans to teach in Texas, moving to Lubbock with wife and three children. Mishmash of family news includes Janice Hamil, Miss Lamuth College alternate, and birthday tributes to Mrs. Henry E. Sherwood, plus updates on military family moves and local curiosities.

Bruce F. Cook Childress Earl Cook Clemson University Clemson S. C Bruce Tulia Texas Tua Meril Taylor Southwestern State College Weatherford Oklo Meri Armed Forces Altus Lubbock Meril Ira Ricks T. L. Taylor Rush Record Janice Hamil Memphis Tenn Miss Lamvbuth College Janice G. H. Hamil Mr. Hamil Europe Lamuth Ruth Fite

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