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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

4

Army Chapel Wedding Seals Sims Kamiya Union in Japan

Miss Michiko Kamiya of Asahigawa Japan became the bride of SP4 John Phillip Sims of Childress at the U S Army Chapel in Chitose Hokkaido Japan. They had a prior ceremony in Sapporo. The couple will reach the United States June 15 and Sims will be stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma.

John Sims Michiko Kamiya Asahigawa Hokkaido Japan John Phillip Sims Childress Chitose Hokkado Soporo Tomoziro Kamiya W. A. Sims Sims Childress Hgh School States Fort Sill Oklahoma

Library Corner Announces Summer Reading Club And Purchases

The Library will close for Memorial Day on May 30 and open May 31 for the Texas Reading Club running through August 15. Children reading twelve books on their level earn a certificate. Volunteer Mrs. Travis Walline will help Tuesday afternoons. New books include Eyewitness Accounts of American History series and novels by Elizabeth Taylor and John Steinbeck with dedications from local donors.

Peggy McDonald Texas Reading Club Travis Walline Leon Litwack Wayne Morgan Kenneth M. Stam David A. Shannon Oscar Hanlin Harvey Wish Frank Frank Friedel Richard Hofstadter Richard N. Current John L. Thomas Eric L. McKitrick George E Mowry Elizabeth Taylor Hannah Dempsey Russell R. Moore John Steinbeck Henry M. Baker Sr J. W. Rucker Vern Rucker Steinbeck

Pot Pourri volunteers needed for Satellite Day care

Qualified volunteers are sought for Satellite Day Care School in Childress. Arts and crafts for older students aged 20 to 30 will be taught two afternoons weekly. Instructors needed. register with Mrs. Stanley Hazelwood after lunch hour at 7 3710.

Childress Stanley Hazelwood

Party Honors Georgia Ann Rogers

Georgia Ann Rogers was honored at a party hosted at Mrs. George Weatherbee's home. Guests included Mrs. Rogers' mother and son, Mrs. Lena Scott of Austin, and Jake Rogers. The centerpiece featured a gilded rock with the inscription Our Friendship Is As Solid As This Rock. Gifts included lingerie for Mrs. Rogers and a coil scarf and bedroom slip for Mrs. Scott. Jake received a paint set and model car. The hostesses included Mesdames Jim Buchanan Jimmy Moon ey H. H. Hargrove Russell Moore Walter Lockhoof J. E. Turner Morris Higley J. B. Webster E. E. Cooper Lillian Owen William Lowe Amarillo Weatherbee Richardson and Slaton. Georgia Ann Rogers and Jake plan to move in mid June to Austin. Mrs. Scott will join them there.

Georgia Ann Rogers George Weatherbee Rogers Lena Scott Austin Jake Rogers Weatherbe Weatherbeers H. H. Hargrove Russell Moore Walter Lockhoof J. E. Turner Morris Higley J. B. Webster E. E. Cooper Lillian Owen William Lowe Amarillo Weatherbee Richardson

Phyllis Preston Entertained At Creamer Dinner Party

Phyllis Preston was entertained at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Sherrill Creamer at their home with daughter Michelle as co host. Blue and white decor featured wise owl centerpieces and bubble bath favors in blue and white net. Phyllis received a lipstick case. Mrs Howard Preston was the guest of honor. Others attending included Betty Jones Jackie Sherry Poling Vickie Lee Nan Boei Becky Adams and more.

Phyllis Preston Sherrill Creamer Michelle Phyllis Howard Preston Ery Jones Bettty Jackie Sherry Poling Vickie Lee Nan- Boei Becky Adams

Linda Bumpus to wed Lt. A R Nauck in June ceremony

Mr and Mrs Pete Bumpus of Childress announce the engagement of their daughter Linda to Lieutenant Albert R Nauck son of Mr and Mrs Kurk Nauck of Beaumont. The 2 p.m. June 22 service at Holy Family Catholic Church Irving invites family and close friends. Miss Bumpus works as a secretary for the University Computing Company in Dallas and the fiancé is stationed at Fort Bragg NC and a Texas A&M graduate.

Pete Bumpus Childress Linda Albert R. Nauck Kurk Nauck Beaumont Holy Family Catholic Church Irving Miss Bumpus University Computing Company Dallas Fort Bragg Texas A&m

Reception Wednesday for Dr and Mrs Watkins at First Methodist

Dr and Mrs Bur Watkins will be honored at a reception Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in First Methodist Church. Hosts will be the church families. Dr Watkins, pastor of First Methodist, departs soon to become pastor of College Church in Lubbock.

Watkins Bur Watkins First Methodist Guard Dr. Watkins First Methodist College Church Lubbock

High Point HDC Elects Officers for 1968 69

High Point Home Demonstration Club elected officers for 1968 69 at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs. Leon Henley. Newly chosen are Mrs Clyde Hackler president Mrs W E Andrews vice president Mrs J E Kelley secretary treasurer Mrs L Henley parliamentarian Mrs Claude Andrews council delegate and Floyd Biddy recreation chair and reporter.

High Point Home Demonstration Club Leon Henley Clyde Hackler W .E. Andrews J. E. Kelley L. Henley Claude Andrews Floyd Biddy W. E. Andrews

Birthday salute for Mrs. Dollie Tate Gregg Hargrave Theresa Buck

Mrs. Dollie Tate Gregg Hargrave and Theresa Buck receive warm birthday wishes. May this year bring health happiness and cherished moments with family and friends.

Mrs. Dollie Tate Gregg Hargrave Theresa Buck

Couchs Renew Vows For Golden Anniversary Bond

Mr and Mrs M B Couch celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a May 19 renewal of vows at home officiated by Rev J A McDonald. Mrs Couch wore gold striped sheath. Mr Couch wore a gold carnation boutonniere. Attending were T A Johnson and Charles Aydelotte of Fort Worth. Mrs Aydelotte is their niece. Decorations featured gold mums and greenery. a niece, Mrs R J Collins, sent a bouquet. cake by Mrs W J Sharp with a two tier design and a gold 50 on top.

M. B. Couch Rev J. A. Mc Donald

Mexican Dinner And Party For James Johnson

A South of the Border dinner party was held Thursday for graduate James Johnson hosted by Mr and Mrs. Robert Carter at their home. Special guest was Mrs. J B Johnson. Decor included a pinata native shawls and Mexican yo yos. James received swim shorts and a matching shirt as guests enjoyed a buffet with tables decorated in native dolls and candles. Attendees included Tommy Eubank Darlene Whitten Don Bailey Donna Garrison Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Allison Robert Kuhn Kay Campbell Robert Proffitt Paula Rogers Debbie Carter.

Old Mexico James Johnson Robert Carter J. B. Johnson James Carters Mexico City Tommy Eubank Darlene Whitten Don Bailey Donna Garrison Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Allison Robert Kuhn Kay Campbell Robert Proffitt Paula Rogers Debbie Carter

Kirkland HDC Meets with Harvest Luncheon Planned

Kirkland Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W P Fowler's home with Mrs Earl Cook presiding. Devotional welcomed new member Mrs Nolen Evans. A harvest luncheon was voted for June 6 at Mrs Murray Cartlidge's home. Montie Cameron discussed county 4 H Club work and four 4 H girls demonstrated projects. Tina Fowler played clarinet. Guests included Mrs John Turk Fowler and others.

Kirkland W. P. Fowler Home Demonstration Club Afernoon Earl Cook Ints Nolen Evans Murray Cartlidge Montie Cameron Lisa Fowler Paula Parr Rhonda Londa Cameron Tina Fowler John Turk Fowler Hugh Stepp Dale Driver Jack Sides Fred Clark A. Myers Jets Key

Birthday Party for Tony King

Young Tony King celebrated his fourth birthday Friday in a party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dean King. Indian theme decorations featured campfires and four-teepes with four candles on the cake. White clouds hung above, and favors included canoes filled with candy whistles and balloons. Attendants included Denise and Karen West Kim Miller Lisa Baker Randy Cawthon and Tony’s brother Bruce. Mothers present were Mrs. Harry Baker Jr. and Kenneth West.

Tony King Dean King Kim Miller Lisa Baker Randy Cawthon Tony Bruce Mmes, Hary Baker Jr Kenneth West

Club Ladies Coffee Gathering at Country Club

Country Club Ladies will hold a coffee gathering in the clubhouse on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Honor guests will be the new members.

Country Club

Mem phis Woman Named New President of Santa Rosa Clubs

Mrs. Robert Sexauer of Memphis is inaugurated as the new president of the Santa Rosa District Federated Clubs. She has scheduled the first board meeting for Monday with a luncheon at 12 p m at her Fairview Ranch home.

Robert Sexauer Memphis Santa Rosa

Social Calendar Highlights Local Church and Club Events

Luncheon honoring Rev and Mrs Breedlove of Quanah at King Memorial Methodist. Hoffmans first mass at First Methodist with reception. DeMolays, VFW Auxiliary, organ concert, Bible School clinic and multiple club meetings fill Monday. Dr Burgin Wat king reception, Calvary Baptist WMS, Blue Ribbon 4-H, and Miss Abernathy wedding noted. Golf tournament Memorial Day. Women’s Bowling Award Banquet.

R. Breedlove Quanah King Memorial Methodist Rbert Patrick Hoffman First Methodist Church First Baptist Masonic Hall VFW Miss Chevyl Jones First Methodist Calvary Baptist Wms Vandiver H. B. Rhodes Tell Jones Gene Smith Orcutt Richard Wood Tell Hdc Fair Park Auditorium Miss Abernathy First Baptist Church

Youth Rally and Lectureship at Lubbock and Abilene

The Youth Rally at Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock will be June 8 with Ben Zofoose, Abilene Christian College associate professor and Youth Director at College Church in Abilene, as keynote. The Lubbock Christian College Youth Lecture ship follows June 26 on the theme Sons of the King. ELLOWSHIP GUILD officers were installed by Mrs. J. T. Hudson with a John 15 themed service.

Sunset Church of Christ Lubbock Ben Zoifoose Abilene Christian College College Church of Chris Abilene LCC Lubbock Christian College Sons of the King Ellowship Guild J. T. Hudson

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