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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
3
A catalog style blurb offers ideas for carefree summer clothing aimed at comfort and style for warm weather. It highlights breathable fabrics, easy silhouettes, and versatile outfits for relaxed days. The piece reads like a brief advertising summary of seasonal fashion and wardrobe staples.
City Council meeting postponed. Various church, club, and community events set across Vernon, Childress, and nearby venues including baptist stewardship conference, drug abuse seminar, guild meetings, Rotary, Jaycees, senior citizens, genealogy, and CHS commencement. Bridesmaids showers and a wedding are listed among activities.
Mr and Mrs George Nickerson host a Sepack mee Sepack dinner for Joyce Taylor and Bill Swain at 8 p m in the Chaparral Restaurant. A note adds that a good size tree can provide cooling comparable to about 10 room air conditioners.
College Station locals learn to cut weekly costs by shopping smartly at markets. Beef prices hold steady with cuck roasts and steaks top buys. pork remains similar to last week with key cuts. fryer chickens and frozen turkeys offer bargains. Fresh fruit and veg including strawberries to arrive, apples to lemons remain abundant and affordable.
Lesa Garrison head twirler and graduating senior was honored with a dinner by the twirlers and drum major at a local restaurant Saturday. Spring flowers decorated the table and she received a gift certificate. Others present were Beverlye Weatherbee Monika Inman Sherry Atkinson Darla Seal Dawna Carmack and Frank Stepp.
Members of First Presbyterian Church honored graduating seniors Bill Johnston and Danny Westenburg with a barbecue supper in Fair Park. Hosts included Rev. and Mrs. Paul Henderson and others. The graduates received Bibles and gift certificates amid a gathering with relatives and friends.
A survey across government departments shows no formal policy on using Ms. For many staff the title reduces bias and aids record keeping. Officials like HEW's Ms Kleeman support Ms as a neutral form, while White House staff debate its use and some still prefer traditional Miss or Mrs.
Six graduates from the Church of Christ were honored after baccalaureate services with an ice cream social. Parents families and dates attended hosted by Cecil Park Harold Cheek Rayford Holtman Weldon Hayes Russell and others. Dale Hartman summer Youth Director attended as a guest. Photographs were taken and placed in picture cubes as gifts for the honorees.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lambert hosted a dinner for spring graduate Clay Seal last week at their home. The table featured white linen and a blue and white rose centerpiece. Clay received a money gift and screwdriver set favors. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Seal and others: Brett Parr, Paul Rogers, John Holland, David Bradford, and Ken Paul Lambert.
The Young Homemakers of the High School elected officers for the coming year. Officers include Mrs. Ranne president Mrs Hal Miller vice president Mrs Charles Christy secretary Mrs Terry Keener treasurer and a second vice president committee. Area officer candidates endorsed were Mrs. Pete Bolkenstyn and Mrs. Jerry Hassell. A patriotism program featured remarks by Mrs. A. J. Johnson Jr. and Dr. C. L. Kaye. Charitable drives reported funds from multiple sclerosis cancer crusade and art festival proceeds.
Mrs Ann Bates director and outreach center worker spoke on center duties at the Roberson Circle gathering hosted by Mrs Frank Lightfoot. Prayer and devotion led by Mrs Tom Roberson and Mrs Lillie Castleberry. A love offering was presented to the speaker at the home of Mrs J E Shewbert. In the United States spices and herbs consumed reached 300 million pounds with imported pepper at 19 percent.
Mella Peitz, a spring graduate, was honored at a buffet supper hosted by Mrs. Jay Gillem with co hosts Mrs. Earl Smith and Miss Wanda Nail. A hair dryer was given to the honoree and guests received thank you notes. Special guest was Mrs. Kenneth W. Peitz. attendees included Veda Allison, Mary Sue Hargrove, Carolyn Havins, Terri Jones, Beverly Keeling, Laura Lewellen, Becky Morton and Becky Srader.
Vickie Smith was entertained at a backyard supper party hosted by Mrs. Bill Lanham and Stacy. A handbag was presented to the honoree and guests received happy-face glasses as favors. Games included ping pong, darts, croquet, and basketball with attendees listed as Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Shiryl Manuel Billy Hughes Becky Garcia Oscar Garcia and Raymond Martinez.
A reader requests a hearty cheese strata using 12 slices bread 1/2 pound cheddar eggs milk salt mustard and optional crusts. Layer bread and cheese in a buttered dish, pour egg mixture over, let stand, bake 325 in 60 minutes for six servings.
New York fashion reports highlight oversized sleeves coats and shoes in Issey Miyake's Paris Collections show. Miyake describes a year long fabric development and reversible jackets while Scott Barrie offers oversized coats and tunic sheaths. prices range from 40 to 300 dollars. A National Geographic note closes with a bee sting comparison.
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