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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1963
Page
1
The Texas House gave final approval to a bill creating a Padre Island national seashore with joint state and federal jurisdiction inside the park. The Senate also passed a constitutional amendment to end the poll tax as a voting prerequisite.
A Cuban exile raiding party en route to Cuba was intercepted and captured by a British warship guided by a U S patrol plane. The detainees were escorted to Nassau. The incident marks a first Anglo American action since Washington tightened the crackdown on anti Castro raids.
Small tornadoes touched down near Floydada and Haskell as light to moderate rain spread across the northwest third of Texas. A twisting wind lifted a utility pole south of Floydada causing a brief outage, while other farm buildings were shaken. The system dumped up to an inch of rain in many areas with more forecast as a cool front moves east.
Col. Enrique Peralta Azurdia named a cabinet including Alberto Herrarte as foreign minister and Col. Luis Serrano as interior head after seizing power to forestall a Communist coup. He suspended the constitution, dissolved the National Assembly, banned parties, and imposed a dusk to dawn curfew while troops manned key sites.
Schedule for the 75th Founding Anniversary lists May events including veteran medallion ceremony and Civil War grave markers. hats sale led by M. K. Wilcoxson. July festivities feature a parade, barbecues, rodeos, dances, water skip show, and a soldiers reunion at Childress Air Field with chairs Andy Rogers and Alton Ryan.
Arvene Bellah, a native of Childress, campaigns for Place No. 1. He has spent 23 years working for FW and Denver, illustrating long service and local ties.
1963 plates must be on vehicles by today but patrols delay checks until tomorrow. Officers will issue tickets to owners with old plates starting tomorrow. Sgt. Dan Dowdy warns new inspection stickers must be displayed by April 16.
James E F Sweeney 26 of Dumas was treated and released after being run down by a go cart. His 5 year old son Kevin rode the cart when the accelerator pedal stuck. Sweeney threw himself before the cart to stop it, was knocked out, and suffered bruises and contusions. The cart circled until fuel ran out and Kevin was uninjured.
Arvene Bellah runs for Place 1 on the council urging experience as the key asset. The campaign emphasizes steady governance and proven leadership to tackle local issues and deliver results for residents.
Dicie Ann Wade of Estelline died at Goodall Hospital Memphis this morning at age 80. Born December 12, 1882 in Burnett County Texas, she married Lukin C Wade in 1899. Funeral at Estelline Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. C T Jordan officiating.
The Miss Spring of Childress contest closes ballots April 3 with voting heavy. Eligible single girls ages 16 to 25 may win over $100 in prizes and the Miss Spring crown at 8 p.m. April 6 on the Palace Theatre stage. Entry blanks appear in today’s Index.
All men and women in the Childress area interested in fishing and hunting are urged to attend tomorrow night's Red River Sportsmen's Club meeting at City Hall. The session begins at 7 p m with Constitution and By-Laws readings and possible adoption. Officers may be elected. The group aims to promote better hunting and fishing in the area.
A local voter endorsement urges Arvene Sei as the top choice. The message highlights Sei’s long involvement in community affairs and portrays him as a proven advocate for children and families.
The first general rain in weeks fell over Childress County on Sunday and Sunday night with moisture from .30 to .70 inches. March total rainfall was .64 inches with several small precipitations including .19 on March 4 and .39 on March 31.
Four youths were injured when a car went out of control on slick pavement five miles east of Quanah on U S 287 at 6 20 p m Saturday Frances Martin of Childress a passenger suffered a broken leg and was the most seriously hurt The others Bobby Joe Barnes driver Johnny A Johnson both of Hollis and Jimmie Ruth Weir of Childress sustained minor injuries The car turned over and came to rest on its top in a roadside park
Rebecca Florence Royall 82, longtime Kirkland resident since 1907, died at her son L V Royall’s home near Kirkland. Funeral services were set for 4 p m at King Memorial Methodist Church with Rev Ivan Allen officiating. Burial followed at Childress Cemetery. She was born March 23 1881 in Mead County Kentucky and moved from Collin County Texas. Survivors include four sons L V L C W E of Kirkland and L R of Stamford, three daughters Mrs Roy Coll yer of Kirkland Mrs P A ae of Amarillo and Mrs Cather McGhee of Albuquerque plus grandchildren and 27 others.
Oswald Jacoby America's top bridge player writes a new book for The Childress Index readers titled Win at Bridge with Oswald Jacoby It is 64 pages two color cover 50 cents and includes bidding and play sections with tips from fundamentals to advanced conventions The article urges readers to turn to Page Five for ordering details.
Candy Barr, the former girlfriend of mob figure Mickey Cohen, was released from a Texas prison today to live with her parents on a farm and later plans to rejoin her husband Jack Sahakian in Los Angeles. She began serving a 15 year term in December 1959 for marijuana possession after her 1958 Dallas arrest.
Houston UPI report: Rep. Charles Whitfield pushes an anti death penalty bill as Texas faces an imminent electrocution. He seeks floor votes by late April and hopes to reach the Senate, arguing abolition won’t raise crime and citing cases of Lima and Ashley awaiting appeals and possible delays.
Marguerite Swink of Perryton was not seriously hurt when her car left U S 83 about 7 PM and hit a guard post, a fence, and a fence post shattered the windshield. Only Swink was found in the auto. she said a man drove and gave no name as patrols investigate.
Native of Calidrees Sailah seeks FW and Denver seat representing Place 1-A with years of public service.
Tomorrow's city election will fill three two year council terms. Place No 1 faces four candidates Arvene Bellah W L Eikman Franklin LeCroy and R L Woods while Places 2 and 3 have Mike Wilson and C J Evans unopposed. One voting location at city hall opens 8 am closes 7 pm absentee deadline for the school election is today with only two ballots cast. The election is scheduled for Saturday.
Meetings set for tonight and Tuesday at Veterans Building and Chamber offices. Ladies' Night at 7 p m. at the Veterans Building. Retail Activities CofC at 7 30 p m at Chamber offices. American Legion and Auxiliary at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Veterans Building. Childress Fire Department to meet 7 p m Tuesday in City Hall. All members urged to attend.
Fire department answered a call at 50 Sw yesterday at 11 30 a m when a roast caught fire. There was no damage reported.
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