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The Childress Index from Childress, Texas • Page 7

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Clubs Parties CAROL HIGLEY, WOMAN'S EDITOR Socials Fetes The Childress Index SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, I960 Pot-Pourri MISS LINDA JOY HACKLE FEBRUARY RITES PLANNED Air. engafit merit and forthcoming na Cunningham, son of and Mrs R. Mrs. J. M.

Patterson ol Childress Vo in a 7 m. ceremony at the Er Ba; from Childress schools and in Jamuey from Texas Technological College Her majoring in pharmacy i a men I to make theii home in An tin re announcing the Ranald DeWayne andson of Mr. and i on February 4, 1967, I liraduated in 1963 siftTicnlary Education i of Texas and is fraternity. They plan Towry-Smith Riles In Lubbock Home Ceremony Miss Lawanna Ann Towry and Jerry Smith vere united in marriage November 23 in an evening ceremony at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A W.

Neighbors, 46tn Lubbock. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Eldon Towry, St ar Route Olton. Mr and Mrs. Mdnev Leo Sm ith of Childress are the parents of the bridegroom.

Rev. S. Frank W. ir. chaplain of Methodist Hospital in Lubbock officiated lor tls double ring at 8 30 as the coup stood under arch of white and greenery Bouquets of vellow roses decor ated the home, Mrs.

Joe Arp was pianist fo, the wedding selections and traditional marches and accompan led Mr Arp who sang and "Whither Thou during the ceremony. Presented in marriage by her father the bride wore a street length sleeveless dress of ivo rv faille with scoop neckline ac rented by brocade ar.d seed pearls. Her overblouse of white lace had a high neckline and long sleeves ending in octal points The blouse was scalloped at the waist and fastened with tiny self-buttons at the back. Her shoulder length bou ffant veil of white tulle was attached to a pill box that was decorated with seed pearls Her bridal bouquet of yellow ro ses surrounded by garlands of white and bronze carnations was carried with a Bible. The old-new tradition was observed in her ensemble, including an heirloom wedding ring of her great-grandmother and the bor rowed Bible.

Attending the couple were Mrs Wayne Jones, sister of the bri de, and Tony Hunter of Childress Mr and Mrs. Towry were hosts for the reception in the Neighbors home with guests registered by Miss Karen Obrian. The table was covered with white lace and silver and crystal appointments were used The three tiered wedding cake of white was decorated with yellow roses and bronze leaves and held a bride and bridegroom on the top tier. Misses Donna Havnie and Pat Nowlin attended the servings of cake and punch for the approximately 50 guests present Among those present from Childress were Mr and Mrs. Sidney Leo Smith and Mrs.

Tom Smith parents and gramdmo- ther of the bridegroom and his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs A Johnson, Ir. The bride is a graduate of Friona high school and South PI; Collegt and is employed at an investment company in Lubbock Mr Smith graduated from Childress schools and is a student at Texas Technological Co- iepe ii i'; employed with the I nartment in ubboek where thev will make their home at 35th Street For the weddim1 trip to South Texas bride wore wed ime dr -ans iace over hi oiN'1, with a three-quarter length matching faille coat and the corasge from her bridal bouquet By Peggy McDonald The following books have been placed in the library this week in memory of Mrs an Allie Gibson by Anges Sligh Turnbill is a delightful story and one which every woman who has longed to share a perfect Christmas with grown-up children will find a special wisdom. Africa from the Life World Library was given by Mr and Mrs. Ray Toft, and Todd New Illustrated Medical and Health Encyclopedia Vol. was given by Mr and Mrs C.

Dugan and Mr and Mrs. Jerry Dugan. New Illustrated Medical and Health Encyclopedia Vol was given in memory of Dr. Jacobus J. Westenburg.

Sr by Mr and Mrs Ray Toff and Todd The Daughters of Confederacy has placed on its shelf Courageous Caro by Josephine Turner This is the story o) Caroline Meriwether Good lett MRS, MARY JO JOHNSON TWO POPULAR Childress resident Mrs Mary Jo Johnson and Kerry Aian Gage, are an! ml today their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Mr Johnson is a homemaking instructor in Childress high sc- 1 'jol and Mr Gage is assistant manager of Gage Food She is in her sixth year of arhing. having received her df Tee from West Texas State Cnvm and taught three years in the Adrian school sys- 1 'ore coming to Childress Gage is a graduate of schools and of the Feci' ral Vviation Agency at a Parents of the cou- le are Mrs Minnie Phipps of i lo and Jack Phipps of iiii ton and Mr. and Mrs. of Childress.

Now that the annual turkey has been relegated to the soup pot we can get on with plans for Christmas. It simply goes against the grain to have Halloween witches sharing display honors with Christmas angels. Since the weele; speed by all too quickly as it is let us enjoy each event as it occurs on the calendar, please Mr. Merchant? Highlight of this coming week will be the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the International Bowling Congress 7 p.m. Friday (Dec.

2) Greenbelt Lanes It would be wise for you to be at the building as early as possible in order to have a good view of the style show. Fashions of 1916 will be modeled by attractive local bowlers and the two winners will be awarded prizes. Exhibition bowling will entertain the spectators. Good Morning! to Mr and Mrs. Sam White.

According to information received here Capt Darryl Morris leaves December 9 for duty Viet Nam, Capt. Morris is a former English, speech and journalism teacher in Childress high school popular with both adults and students and most capable. Marilyn Walker and Vickie Hines, freshmen from Childress will make their debut as members of Hardin-Siminons University famed Six White Horses during the Homecoming parade December 3 Abilene. Miss Barbara Fields, daughter of Mr and Mrs Inn Fields of Childress and physical education instructor at Hardin-Simmons, sponsor for Six White Horses group She tells us the girls ride six abreast, carrying the American French Spanish, Mexican, Confederate and Texas flags in all their appearances. They will take part in the Pecan Bowl parade on December lu, Mrs Joe (Kirk) Coffee ol Amarillo was visited briefly last week and sent greetings to her many Childress friends.

Interesting to know another local farnilv 's thinking of purchasing in Riudoso, providing a fun center for the children during school vacations and for all the family members during skiing months. When we mentioned to Aileen Hufstedler (Mrs. Chester' that we were not putting in 24 hours kitchen duty Thanksgiving Day but were hosting our children and their families to dinner the Amarillo Club she commented Sounds sensible. All big family dinners, no matter in whose house thev are held, just turn out to be a change of sinks' Friday night was a mild shock to Santa Claus, The kindly old dear has been visiting Childress for tin Treasure since 19-'S and is now hearing the gift requests of the moppets of his first-visit children-audience. (Terrible sentence structure here') His jolly was interjected with an occasional mur- mer about the speed of passing time Useless Information Department -Approximately $600-million worth of french-fried potatoes are sold in restaurants and at drive ins aeh yar with a profit of 300 to 400 per cent to the cafes.

The White House got its name after the gray sandstone walls of the Palace were painted white to cover the smoke stains left when the British burned it on August 24, 1814. today to Mr. and Mrs. E. Trolindcr observing their 68th wedding anniversary! Is there a couple in the county with a longer span of ness9 Mr and Mrs Willie Loter are home from Temple where he was a patient in Scott and White and he reports feeling much, much better Their arrival Wednesday night must have put stars in their eyes when they discovered their neighbors and friends had taken time from personal cotton harvests to gather the Lowers crops for them Lets just list all the fine folk helping the Loters and send each a pat on the back Farl Hackler, George Pavne.

J. M. Hackler Gid Atchley, James Hackler, Jimmy Hackler, Clifton Garner, Lewis Eason, Waylar Eason, Glenn Reed, Henderson, Jack Felton, Daughterv Iton George Foard, Jack Hardin also a Mr Maxwell, a Mr Jones, Mr and Mrs. Gonzales and Mr and Mrs. Martinez (sorry to have not gotten the first names from the Loters.) From the Rotary Tumbleweed A family man is one who replaces the currency in his billfold with carol higley III MW" -i NUfcS BARBARA KAY HICKS A DECEMBER BRIDE Rev, and Mrs Moody Hick Den fi merit and approaching marriage of their daughter, Barbara homa City, son of Mrs.

Harry Rhoads, 3704 Mallard Drive, Del Rhoads. The wedding will be an event oi December 31 Assembly of God Church at Childress. Rev. Kicks and a graduate of Sayre, schools and South at Waxahachie, Tex. She was quite active in the churcl uated from high school in Colony, and is empio City.

Lane, announce the engage, to Raymond Rhoads of Okla- City, Okla and the late Mr, ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Hill will officiate Miss Hicks is of (1 Ki Junior College programs. Mr Rhoads grad- lker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Joan Cheatheam Named To Wayland Choir Joan Cheatheam, senior stu dent in Childress high school, has been notified of her acceptance as a member of Wayland Baptist College choir upon her enrollment there as a student in September 1967 First year students are seldom selected for the choir membership. Miss Cheatheams sister, Re becca, was a three-year member of the choir during her st udies at Wayland. Trie choir directed by Ja' roes D.

Cram and gives annual i concerts over the United States and will entertain in Mexico, D.F., next spring Observing 68 Years Of Marriage nu say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW to Mrs, Scott Shepherd Mrs A A Bush Mrs Burrows Bill Adair and SUNDAY to Bill Weaver Rita Kay Cheatheam Anne Erhard Frc Sherwood Mrs. Jeff Fortner and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Mr. and Mrs. W. E.

Trolindcr FELLOWSIilP GUILD Miss Maynette Stiner was hole- for the latest meeting in home of Mrs Lois Stiner with Miss Ella Mae Taylor voicing the opening prayer. A report was heard on the November project and the De-! cember project of gifts to ho-j n.es foi orphans and the aged adopted Mrs. Hal Price gave the Devotional, Mrs. Lois Stiner gave the lesson from the study, Then and Now. Refreshments were served.

I Deadline lot calendar announcements, week 9 a for Sunday 11 a.m I Saturday. TODAY 5 p.m. MYF sandwich supper in First Methodist. 6 p.m. Childress District Conference in First Methodist MONDAY 4 pan Alpha Zetas in WI)C.

i 7 rn DeMolays in Mas I onic Hall, I 7:30 p.m. Belles Lettres i with Mrs Dora Diggs. Bracy Circle in First Met ho I dist I OOF Lodge, 9 30 am. Church of Christ Ladies Class. 2:30 p.m.

Calvary Baptist WMU, 3 First Methodist WS CS 7 Wesleyan Service Guild in First Methodist. I 7:30 p.m. Rebekah Lodge. THURSDAY 7 p.m. Halford Circle in First Methodist 7:30 rri Band Boosters in Band Hall.

FRIDAY 9:30 a 20th Century St udv Club in WDC. 7 p.m. 50th Anniversary celebration of Women Bowlers in Greenbelt Lanes. 0USEH0LD United Press International Pin your shower cap to the inside of shower curtain. Use a small plastic clothes pin.

The cap will drip dry in the tub. If the oven becomes too hot while baking something, set a pan of cold water on the bottom shelf. J. M. Mullins Has Fami ly Here On Birthday I Mullins has enjoyed a reunion with his children this past week The pleasant family gathering began November 20 here with a celebration of his 7 th birthday.

He received many gifts in- dud mg a money tree from his family. Most of the guests stayed over through the Thanksgiving including a daughter and her husband. Mr, Mrs. in of Stockton, who left Saturday morniny via i from Amarillo. Others present on various easions were: Me and Mmes E.

Bl! air of Muleshoe, W. C. Cawthon and William Mareney, all of Ho Bla kie Johnson, Tommy and Sheryl of Memphis, Richard Holman of High Point, Jerrv Omr, and sons of Tell; and Mmes. Billy Rothw and Jimmy Don, r.eth Smith and Keith, Rothw ell Deimor Jones, Lewis Mullins and children: Me dames Lois Pace, Fern Ro hert Fd Lumpkin, and Eddie, all of Amarillo and Annie of Childress. mm.

Fashion MR. and MRS. W. E. TROLINDER A REMARKABLE NUMBER of wedding anniversaries has been observed by Mr and Mri W.

E. Trolinder who will celebrate their 68th such event with informal open house this a their home, 301 Avenue D. Northeast The honored couple were wed November 27, Montague County at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs.

J. G. Little. Rev. Mid was the officiating minister for the ceremony which was attended by family members friends.

Mr. Trolinder is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Trolinder of Montague First home for the young couple was in Bonita, Texas. He is now retired from farmang arid ey have resided 20 years in Childress. Of their 14 children, one, Clifton, died in infancy. I he other six sons and seven daughters are: E. of Quan ah, J.

of Vallejo, J. D. of Fresno. Calk, H. W.

of Kirkland, C. M. of Midland, C. O. of Childress, Mrs G.

M. Bladley and Mrs. H. Runnels, both of Brownfield. Mrs.

M. O. McM inn of Anson, Mrs. Gus McCullough o. Kirklanu, Mrs, A Bradley of Lubbock, Mrs.

Rex Young and Mrs. Paul iiAVTNG Paper bags in the wastebasket make the emptying chore easier and also help to keep the basket in good condition. Shells from hard boiled eggs come off more easily if the eggs are dipped in cold water at once after cooking. Wash toys in a solution of baking soda instead of soap and water. Try Glycerine Soap You can protect your skin from blemishes with a fragrant glycerine soap The soap is fashioned for probeim skin but is soothing to any skin.

cleansing action strips away dirt and surface oil, leaving the skin clean and moist. Nautical Pantsuit Makes Home Scene A natural for cruising It. or even island hoppins, or even making the local home scene will be the short pantsuit. Pin pes, blazer stripes and candy strips. Hip-hugging slim legs, (tiffed cut-off at the knee stovepipes and trim-hipped, trumpeting out to a noisy flare, are the are longish and straight cut or stop below the waist with tight- buttoned shirt sleeves.

Can Be You Leg-o-mutton sleeves, calico and flocked cotton prints the look is '66 the look can be you..

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