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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1963

Page

5

Tom Swifties explained in light humorous style

The piece defines Tom Swifties as adverb based puns from Tom Swift books and shows examples from politics space and Medicare. It notes a Washington Post list and suggests a Tom Swifties coloring book may come.

Dick West United Press International Washington UPI Tom Tom Swiftie Tom Swiffie Jerry Doolittle The Washington Post Tom Swifties Gov. Rockefeller Prince Rainier Gordon Cooper NASA

Local social notes list weekend and Sunday visits across Texas

Mrs. T A Riddell reports weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Homer McCall of Florida and June Simpson of Lubbock. Local visits include Mrs Bertha Bumpus hosting guests and dinner gatherings with families from Abilene Shamrock Tell Canyon Hydro and Tell. Tommy Clay of Shamrock will preach in the Church of Christ this summer. first sermon Sunday. Loretta Samek of Lubbock vacationing with Adolph Samek family.

Homer McCall Florida R. W. Bosticks Bertha Bumpus June Simpson Lubbock Ann Brya Adress

Picnic and skating scenes tied to Texas families

The article lists gatherings in Paducah, Lubbock, Memphis, Canyon and Tell including the Longs, Arkie Whatleys, Ransoms, Riddells, and Benhams. It notes a Baptist skating party in Memphis, a Lake Pauline outing, and a Fair Park school picnic with many sponsors. Political notes include a failed strike breaker ban and a House vote on party columns. Scarves as spring fashion are highlighted.

James Longs Paducah Arkie Whatleys Lubbock The Baptist Church Memphis Don Tay Occa Gor- Mee Elucah Sharon Nsom Ging Rid Om Betty Sue Rose R. B. Ransoms D. W. Riddells Tate Timmons Hilton Benhams Canyon Texas J. D. Weldon Port Arthur

Travel Companions Cotton Knits For Summer Trips

Cotton knits prove ideal for summer travel offering light weight absorbency and wrinkle resistance whether packed or worn en route, making them a practical choice for travelers seeking comfort and ease.

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