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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1973

Page

3

Week's community events and wedding announced

This week lists a city council meeting bridal showers for Miss Janice Seal and Sherry Hardison, multiple club meetings including Rotary and Jaycees, a junior high all sports picnic, a Genealogical Society workshop, and two weddings Miss Lesa Garrison with Larry Browning at First United Methodist Church.

City Council Janice Seal Donald Trent Fellowship Guild Central Christian Union Flat Rotary Club Kirkland Creative Arts Jaycees Gay's Cafe Senior Citizens Club Fair Park Sherry Hardison Calvary Baptist High Point Lesa Garrison Larry Browning First United Methodist Church Parkview Baptist Men’s Fellowship

Local Church Social Calendar Announces Graduates and Dinners

May gatherings listed include a May 21 dinner for Denise Rasberry at the home of Mrs. Carroll Seal with Mrs. C. B. Halford as co host. May 26 breakfast for First Baptist seniors at the parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Joe S. Allen. May 27 church service follow up party at Weldon Hayes home honoring spring graduates Linda Gorley Diane Holtman Stacy Lanham Barbara Lovelady Raymond Martinez Kirk Rule James Wakefield Dante Frisbie Fred McCain and Billy Hughes with parents as special guests. Culinary tips follow about grapefruit core removal lemon juice preservation and cheese bread flavoring plus freezer ice storage.

Denise Rasberry Carroll Seal C. B. Halford First Baptist Church Joe S. Allen Church of Christ Linda Gorley Diane Holtman Stacy Lanham Barbara Lovelady Raymond Martinez Kirk Rule James Wakefield Dante Frisbie Fred

Polly's Pointers A Homemaking Column Roundup

A collage of reader tips and questions from the Polly's Pointers column. Suggestions include supervising children in cars, displaying Eagle Scout awards, deterring birds from awnings, reusing plastic meat cartons, handling phone manners, ammonia wax removal, crib to bed safety ideas, nylon curtain care, and fabric care hacks. Readers seek advice on sweater ribbing, store shelf heights, and stocking a new home.

Polly Lynda M. J Carolynn

Graduate Trio Given a Luncheon

Three 1973 CHS graduates Carol Hart Kathy Sager and Nancy Forbis were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lewis White and Mrs. William Collier at Chaparral Restaurant. Monogrammed study boards bearing the honorees names were designed by Sally White and Deanna Collier and awarded to the trio. Guests included mothers Mrs. Bobby Hart Mrs. Bill Sager Mrs. John Forbis and sisters Judy White Deanna and Sally.

Carol Hart Kathy Sager Nancy Forbis CHS Lewis White William Collier Chaparral Sally White Deanna Collier Bobby Hart Bill Sager John Forbis Judy White Deanna Sally

Honor Paid Here Sunday To Texas Grand Marshal

Thirty three officers from the Grand Chapter of Texas attended a tea honoring Mrs Joyce Roberts on her official visit to Section 5 District Two in the Woman's Department Club. Guests included Eastern Star members from many Texas towns and Childress hosts assisted by several section chapters with floral decor, light refreshments, and musical entertainment.

Grand Chapter of Texas Joyce Roberts Section 5 District Two Woman's Department Club Ranchouse Restaurant Ruby Hardison Childress Chapter Eastern Star Dallas Fort Worth Brownfield Abernathy Monahans Lewisville Plano el Paso Order of the Eastern Star Beulah Speer Milly Goodpasture Roberts Louise Copeland Childress Opal Lee

Dinner Honors Terry Compton at Village Inn

Mrs. Jimmy Moates and Mrs. Donnie Moates hosted a dinner for graduate Terry Compton at the Village Inn Restaurant. A gift certificate was presented. Special guest was Mrs. Homer Compton. Attendees included Larry Johnson, Bobby Love, Joe Reed, Joe Crain, Billy Don Atkinson, Ray Overbey, and Turk Nelson. Blue asters and red Spanish lamps formed the centerpiece.

Jimmy Moates Donnie Moates Terry Compton Village Inn Homer Compton Larry Johnson Bobby Love Joe Reed Joe Crain Billy Don Atkinson Ray Overbey Turk Nelson

Dinner Honors Hart and Forbis Graduates at Chaparral

Carol Hart and Nancy Forbis, high school graduates this month, were honored Saturday at Chaparral Restaurant with a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones. The honorees received study pillows as keepsakes, with blue candles and flowers decorating the center of the table. Guests included Carol's parents Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hart and Nancy's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Forbis.

Carol Hart Nancy Forbis Chaparral Russell Jones Carol Bobby Hart Nancy John Forbis

Alicia Paige Born to the Larry Carricks

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carrick announce the birth of their first child a daughter named Alicia Paige at 1:40 a.m. May 20 in Childress General Hospital. The infant weighed five pounds 11 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Grandparents are Ray Mooney of Childress and B. L. Carrick of Cee Wee, with Carolyn Mooney a former Mrs. Carrick. Great grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Morgan of Amarillo.

Larry Carrick Alicia Paige Childress General Hospital Carrick Carolyn Mooney Ray Mooney Childress B. L. Carrick Cee Wee E. D. Morgan Amarillo

Joyce Shelton Named President of Alpha Zeta Club

Joyce Shelton was elected president of the Alpha Zeta Club at a Monday after school meeting. Also elected were Nancy Halford as vice president Kathy Nelson as treasurer Sherri Smith as secretary and Cindy Moates as reporter.

Joyce Shelton Alpha Zeta Club Woman's Department Club Nancy Halford Kathy Nelson Sherri Smith Cindy Moates

Patio Party Honors Terry Compton Graduation Candidate

Terry Compton, a spring graduation candidate, was hosted Friday at a patio party by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Allison with co-hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Byrd. The red and white decorations featured lanterns and a gift certificate was given. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Compton Steve Bird Joe Holland Joe Reed Tim Lewellen Kenneth Baker and Joe Crain.

Terry Compton M.E. Allison Carroll Byrd Terry Homer Compton Steve Bird Joe Holland Joe Reed Tim Lewellen Kenneth Baker Joe Crain

Cigarette Habits Going Up in Smoke Says Expert

Smokenders founder Jacquelyn Rogers of Phillipsburg New Jersey says cigarette use is shifting underground and notes public policy moves like California's proposed nonsmokers bill of rights. She has trained thousands through seminars, exploring triggers and self discipline to help people quit.

Vivian Brown UP News Jacquelyn Rogers Phillipsburg N.J California Rogers Jon

Birthday and Anniversary Notices For Local Residents

Tomorrow wishes go to Mrs Bo Holliman Mrs Dewey Graham Ann Moyer Truman McFarland Bill Rogers Shiryl Ann Manuel Jim Decker Jimmy Hackler Kenny Court Jack Thomas Nancy Proffitt and Thursday to Johnny Rucker Mrs Johnny Rucker John Forbis Mrs Paul Havens Tony King Richard Trent Mrs D B Brandon John Vutela Carol West Happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs Glenn Buckley Mr and Mrs Dalton Martin Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas

Bo Holliman Dewey Graham Ann Moyer Truman McFarland Bill Rogers Shiryl Ann Manuel Jim Decker Jimmy Hackler Kenny Court Jack Thomas Nancy Proffitt Johnny Rucker John Forbis Paul Havens Tony King Richard Trent D. B. Brandon John Vutela Carol West Glenn Buckley Dalton Martin

College Station Poultry Prices Slightly Down Aid Summer Budgets

Food guide notes poultry prices are down slightly easing picnic budgets. Egg costs are about a nickel lower, with large sizes in best supply. Beef and pork offer stable or selective value while onions level, though weather limits future drops. Fresh fruits and vegetables remain readily available at reasonable prices.

College Station Gwendolyne Clyatt Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&m University

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