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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

3

Social Calendar and Upcoming Meetings

Social calendar lists 7 pm Wesleyan Service Guild supper and officer installation 7 30 pm Central Christian Fellowship Guild 10 am Senior Adult Fellowship luncheon at First Methodist 7 pm Bobcat Mothers in courthouse assembly room Friday 2 pm HDC with reenley Saturday 11 am Catholic Ordination of Robert Patrick Hoffman at First Methodist Sanctuary

Wesleyan Service Guild Central Christian Fellowship Guild First Methodist Wit Reenley Robert Patrick Hoffman

Final Meeting Of The Year Held At Weldon Teague Home

The last gathering of the year met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr Weldon Teague with Mrs John Cates presiding A card was signed and sent to hospitalized member Mrs Henry Hawkins A Love Offering supported the Dirty Bags project for service members and a Farmington NM fund A B Verner delivered the devotional on fasting and prayer and spoke on World Federation of Methodist Women The hostess Erin assisted with refreshments and attendees included Mrs Fred Sherwood Arlie Key J D Hardin Lillie John Henley Frank Lightout Orville Thornton and V A McCoy

Weldon Teague John Cates Henry Hawkins Farmington A.B. Verner World Federation of Methodist Women Erin Mmes Fred Sherwood Arlie Key J. D. Hardin Lillie John Henley Frank Lightout Orville Thornton V. A. McCoy

Mrs Johnson Hosts Church Meeting On Prayer At First Methodist

Mrs A J Johnson Sr presided as hostess for a Tuesday session in the First Methodist Church classroom. Devotional on What Prayer Times For Us and How Small the World is led by Mrs Johnson. Mrs J D Hudson opened with prayer and Mrs P V Harper led business. Lucille Smith presented Christian Growth in Sierra Leone for attendees. Refreshments served.

A. J. Johnson Sr First Methodist Church J D Hudsow P. V. Harper Sierra Leone Lucille Smith Mmes Mary Pittman Wade McConnell Liza Mae Carter

Calvary Baptist WMS Hosts Royal Service

A Royal Service program at Calvary Baptist Church Tuesday morning featured Mrs Grady Stamps in a charade and readings by Mrs CG White. Others participating included Mm ek FB Wood CK Wilhite WB D Pirtle A M Stamps and J O Tate.

Grady CG. White Mm. Ek FB Wood CK Wilhite WB. D. Pirtle A. M. Stamps J. O. Tate

First Baptist Meeting Led by Rev Joe S Allen with 26 Attendees

Tuesday morning chapel service at First Baptist WMS featured Rev Joe S Allen as teacher with 26 members present. Mrs HL Couch presided and Mrs Carl Hudson accompanied by Henry Baker Jr. on piano. Mrs Ernest Rea led the opening prayer as Mel Baker Jr. read the Calendar of Prayer and voiced the benediction.

Joe S. Allen HL. Couch Carl Hudson Henry Baker Jr Ernest Rea Mel Baker Jr

Global Lutheran Population Reported by Federation

World Lutheran Federation statistics through the Information Bureau place the global Lutheran total at 74 419 334 across the world, with counts given by region and member churches in 1964.

World Lutherans New York UPI Information Bureau The Luitheran World Federation

Jane Simpson Birthday Party by Aunt Patsy Bumpus

Young Miss Jane Simpson celebrated her eighth birthday Sunday with a party hosted by her aunt Patsy Bumpus. Guests included Seal, Aletha and Bud Bumpus, Janelda, Tammy and Dana Carroll, and David Holman, along with Mesdames Seal, Glenn Carroll, Woodrow Holman, and Mrs. Clayton Hutchison of Abilene.

Jane Simpson Patsy Bumpus Ail Seal Aletha Bud Bumpus Janelda Tammy Dana Carroll David Holman Seal Glenn Carroll Woodrow Holman Clayton Hutchison Abilene

Lynn Simmons Honored At Ice Cream Party

Graduate Lynn Simmons was feted at an ice cream party hosted by Mr and Mrs Roger Canon with co hosts Mr and Mrs Francis Simmons and Mr and Mrs Harold Simmons. A blue linen table and blue white floral centerpiece featured a travel clock as a gift. Guests included Joe Bill Harrison Deanna Allison David Grimes Susan Sims Larry Bowering and Arianna Cradine.

Lynn Simmons Roger Canon Francis Simmons Harold Simmons Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Allison David Grimes Susan Sims Larry Borwning Arianna Cradine Harold Simmong

Mrs Pistole Hosts Cee Vee Club Gathering

Mrs Lena Pistole hosted the Cee Vee Club Friday afternoon in the clubroom with members listing favorite recipes. Present were Hazel Hoffman, C M Horton, R B Ransom, Mae Lawrence Lemma Hill, T A Riddell, Joe Crain, Ova Seal, Patsy Bumpus, and guests Annice Timmons, Eula Seal, Glann Carroll.

Lena Pistole Leslie Carrick Mmes Hazel Hoffman C M. Horton R. B. Ransom Mae Lawrence Lemma Hill T. A. Riddell Joe Crain Ova Seal Patsy Bumpus Annice Timmons Eula Seal Glann Carroll

Alpha Zetas Elect Officers

Alpha Zetas elected officers for the coming club year at a Monday meeting of sub juniors in the Woman's Department Club. Deanna Allison was chosen president, Sally Darling vice president, Cindy Shelton secretary, Susan Bird treasurer, and Linda Carmack reporter. Refreshments followed.

Alpha Zeta Woman's Department Club Deanna Allison Sally Darling Cindy Shelton Susan Bird Antary Linda Carmack

World Almanac On Sharks Attack Odds And Behavior

A World Almanac summary notes only nine of more than 250 shark species can attack humans. It estimates 40 to 300 people are killed or maimed by sharks annually and advises swimmers to avoid thrashing about.

Man World Almanac

Late Night TV Reissues Survive and Thrill In Retro Runs

Hollywood reviewer Rick Du Brow extols late night TV reruns of classic series like Naked City East Side West Side and The Untouchables. He argues these old shows often outshine late era movies and sustain viewers through the wee hours with minimal effort.

Hollywood Roinz Television

Birthday and anniversary notices for several locals

Happy Birthday messages to Johnny Rucker, John Forbis, Paul Havens, Glen King, Robert Trent, and Mrs. Dr Brandon. Anniversary wishes to Mr and Mrs Glenn Buckley and Mr and Mrs Dalton Martin.

Johnny Rucker John Forbis Paul’ Havens Glen King Robert Trent Brandon Glenn Buckley Dalton Martin

Poppy Day Proclaimed by City of Childress Texas

Mayor C J Lyons proclaims Saturday May 25 as Poppy Day to honor veterans and encourage support for the American Legion and its Auxiliary poppy sale for veterans relief and child care. The proclamation notes national Poppy Day origins in 1921 and urges citizens to cooperate.

United States American Legion I. C. J. Lyons State of Texas C. J. Lyo Childress Texas

Air Force Tech Serves in Vietnam Duty

Staff Sergeant David Y. Bridgewater Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Bridgewater Sr., 1110 Avenue No., Childress, is on duty at Da Nang AB Vietnam as a jet engine technician in the Pacific Air Forces. Before Southeast Asia he was assigned to Wurtsmith AFB Michigan. His wife Charlie Mae hails from Bryan Texas.

U S Combat Air Forces Vietnam David Y. Bridgewater Richard E. Bridgewater 1110 Avenue Childress da Nang AB Bridgewater Pacific Air Forces Southeast Asia Wurtsmith Afb Mich Charlie Mae Elsie Shaw Bryan, Tex

Gingered Pork Roast for Easy Dinner

A pork loin roast glazed with a sauce of ginger garlic soy sherry and honey yields a subtle sweet glaze. Roast at 325 degrees for about three hours brushing with sauce every 45 minutes. Serve with frozen Chinese peas.

Almanac for May 23 1968 highlights history and celestial view

The entry notes May 23, 1968 as the 144th day with Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter visible. Historical on this day include Kidd hanged in 1701, Himmler’s death in 1945, Eichmann captured in 1960, and a 1965 OAS peacekeeping force in the Dominican Republic. A thought from Henrik Ibsen closes.

United Press International William Kidd London Heinrich Himmler Adolf Eichmann Argentina Organization of American States Dominican Republic Henrik Ibsen

Widespread wage rise foretold in U S News Forecast

Morris Higley argues a U S News and World Report piece predicts construction wages could reach 100 dollars a day as labor costs climb, creating three social classes with trailers for the poor, apartments for the middle, and houses for the wealthy while inflation remains unchecked. A 1.37 per bushel wheat value contrasts with haircuts, illustrating rising costs.

U. S. News and World Report

Religion in Paraguay showcases Catholic majority and diverse Protestant groups

In Asuncion, Paraguay, UPI notes most residents are Roman Catholics while numerous Protestant denominations exist, including Mormons, Anglicans, Baptists, Presbyterians and Seventh Day Adventists.

Ascuncion UPI

Local Briefs Highlight Sightings and Travel

Wichita Falls residents visit relatives and attend events as the area notes several outings. Diane Atch levy pod Suzanne and Andy Rogers travel to Dallas for the 76th Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention while Mrs Ada Gillespie is moved to Baylor Hospital. Bear McDeniel and Galen of Quanah visit Al Devoll and Cheryl at Shrine circus. Mrs Fdlty Lesley departs for Winslow Arizona to see Clyde Iveys as grandson Mike Ivey prepares to graduate and enter Arizona State University.

I. BR Wichita Falls Gid Atchlevy Suzanne Andy Rogers The Childress Insurance Agency Dallas Texas Association of Insurance Agents Ada Gillespie Baylor Hospital Bear McDeniel Galen Quanah al Devoll Cheryl Shrine Circus Fdlty Lesley Winslow Ariz Clyde Iveys Mike Ivey Ting Arizona State University

Salt Lake City Founded by Mormon Pioneers in 1847

Salt Lake City was founded July 24 1847 by Mormon pioneers. More than three fourths of Utahs one million population live within 100 miles of Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Utah

T-4-L Foot Fungus Treatment Promises Fast Relief

A vintage drug ad touts T-4-L as a four step treatment for athlete's foot. It claims rapid itching relief, removal of outer skin, ongoing germ and fungus kill, and new healthy skin within days. Product marketed by A L Harp Drug in Childress Texas with a money back promise.

A. L Harp Drug Childress Texas

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Helen's Vanity Fair Cates Harper Circle Calvary Baptist WMS First Baptist Mrs Alpha Zetas Ferprwe Aren Hargrave Ave.g Howard Mescon Coblentz Television Review By Rick du Brow Bertins Food For Americans By Gaynor Maddox the Almanac Morris Higley Paraguay Hospital News Dudley Cooper J. R. Davenport Peggy Randolph Jimmy Taylor Baby
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