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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1966

Page

3

Locals News: Visitors and Family Ties Across Town

The column notes Dollie Taylor of Newark visiting with her grandparents the Bruce family. It lists travelers including the Bennetts and Larry of Brawley California, Hamm of Sherman, visiting Shanks and Shanks’ relatives, and Janice Hudgins visiting Hale Center with Genie Alien. It mentions Amarillo visitors at the Allen home and R Graham, plus Bob Jones and the Cee Wee group.

Dollie Taylor Newark H. L. Bruce Weldon Bennett Larry Brawley Calif Robert Hamm Sherman

Woman under LSD leaps from apartment in London

A 29 year old woman high on LSD leapt from a fourth floor window in London, flapping her arms as she fell. She was hospitalized in serious condition with leg, head and spine injuries. A witness said she screamed and flapped, another noted she claimed to have taken LSD and believed she could fly.

London UPI

Sorosis Club Receives Diamond Jubilee Certificate

Paducah group the Sorosis Club earned a Diamond Jubilee Service Certificate for outstanding support of the GFWC CARE Vocational Training Program from 1964 through 1966.

Paducah Sorosis Club Gfwc-Care

Luci Johnson and Pat Nugent wed after faiths unite

The account traces Luci Johnson and Pat Nugent’s romance from shared religion to engagement. Pat’s thoughtful gestures and steady support helped Luci focus on studies at Georgetown and grow more mature. A papal blessing and a White House weekend tested the couple before parents granted consent and the engagement was announced.

Luci Johnson Pat Nugent Princess Pat Luci

Luci Johnson’s Close Friend Relied On Through Turbulent Time

Luci Johnson leaned on Patrick Nugent during the church baptism controversy after her conversion to Catholicism. He moved to Washington to be near her, joined his family in Milwaukee for visits, and supported her amid press attention and political strain at the White House.

Helen Thomas United Press International Washington UPI Luci Johnson Luci Patrick John Nugent Episcopal James A. Pike Episcopal Church Pat Lynda Nugent Milwaukee Marquette University Washington District of Columbia Advisory Council On Higher Education White House Waukegan Mill Gerard Nugent

Hawk TV series filmed in New York stirs crowd control

UPI reports on the ABC detective drama Hawk starring Burt Reynolds shot largely on New York streets at night. Security cops nabbed a thief hiding camera parts, while a bystander stole makeup kits. Reynolds notes risks and stunts as filming continues ahead of the premiere next month.

Robert Musel United Press International New York UPI Hawk New York City Burt Reynolds John Hawk Sheridan Square Diane Baker Reynolds Greenwich Village

Post-Nuptial Shower For Roger Crow and Bride

Mrs T L Hildebrand hosted a post nuptial shower Friday night for Mrs Roger Crow and Miss Nora Siebenlist of Schweinfurt Germany. About 60 guests registered as red and white decorations and crystal tableware set the theme. The couple wed July 23 at the groom's parents home with Rev Don Conner officiating.

Roger Crow T. L. Hildebrand Mary Crow Nora Siebenlist Schweinfurt Germany Spe Carl Crow Don Conner Calvary Baptist Church Rudi Siebentist Vonna Crow Glen R. Evang Eunice, N. M

Post Nuptial Shower Honors Jones Couple

CEE VEE special report notes a post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. David Jones of Amarillo held Sunday afternoon in the clubroom. The bride Te resa Graham of Childress wore blue and white themes with guests including Mrs. Reed Graham and Mrs. Bob Jones assisting in gifts. Hostesses listed include Mines R R Ransom Donald Monson James Terry C M Horton G W Jenkins E R Monson Bob Williams and T A Riddell.

Cee Vee David Jones Amarillo

Deadline for social calendar announcements 9 a m on weekdays

The notice requests social calendar items be submitted by 9 a m on weekdays for inclusion in the Sunday issue, with a final deadline of 11 a m Saturday.

Local nuptial events announced for Tell area

Thursday 7 30 to 9 30 p m postnuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Gordon Sims at Avenue B FRIDAY 7 30 to 9 30 p m bridal shower for Ron Dishman at Central Christian Church 7 30 to 9 p m bridal shower for Janie Stalnaker and Clifton Clements at First Methodist Church Saturday 8 p m Tell Homecoming singing at Tell Methodist Church Sunday 9 a m Tell Homecoming.

Gordon Gd Sims Avenue B Ron Dishman Central Christian Church Janie Stalnaker Clifton Clements First Methodist Church Tell Tell Methodist Church

Birthday wishes listed for local residents

Happy birthday tomorrow greetings go to Barbara Hamilton Veda Kay Allison Mrs. C. H. Webb Martha Sims Tim Starnes Frank Wilks Mrs. Allie Caviness Pat Murphy.

Barbara Hamilton Veda Kay Allison C. H. Webb Martha Sims Tim Starnes Frank Wilks Allie Caviness Pat Murphy

Anonymous writer repays fare fraud after confession

A letter to Vienna’s public transportation director included a $36 check. The sender admitted cheating the transport system out of fare about 300 times during student days and said he wants to settle the debt now.

Guilty Conscience Vienna UPI Public Transportation

Admitted and Discharged Names Listed by Tuesday and Today

A hospital brief lists admissions including Mrs James Ricks Mrs Adam Wilson Mrs J E Langham of Wayside Mrs M L Mardis Mrs Lanell Sterling and Alton Smith all admitted on Tuesday. Discharges include Glen D Bowman Mrs Gladys Smith Mrs Billie Edmunson J A Starkey Mrs E A Nelson today R T Hall John Hubbard.

James Ricks Adam Wilson J. E. Langham Wayside M. L. Mardis Lanell Sterling Alton Smith Glen D. Bowman Gladys Smith Billie Edmunson J. A. Starkey E. A. Nelson E. R. Kelley R. T. Hall John Hubbard

Almanac highlights Aug 3 history and notes

On this day in history events include Columbus leaving Spain in 1492, Germany declaring war in 1914, 90 West Point cadets dismissed for cheating in 1951, and the Nautilus crossing the North Pole in 1958. Ernie Pyle is noted as born on this date in 1900.

United Press International Mars Venus Ernie Pyle Christopher Columbus Spain Germany France England U.S. Military Academy West Point N.Y Nautilus North Pole Robert Louis Stevenson

Convicts’ Escape Ends in Collision Near Pueblo

Three escapees from Colorado State Penitentiary stole a pickup and drove away toward freedom. Their flight ended in a collision with a car and a police squad car in Pueblo, with all six occupants unharmed and the three fugitives returned to the pen.

Pueblo, Colo Upi Colorado State Penitentiary

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Childress Building Paducah Sorosis Club State Farm Nate Earl Harwell Childress Texas State Farm Mutual Assomobile Insurance Winsia Georgetown University LBJ Johnson Mrs. Johnson Jo Carole Felton Vernon Jo Carole Childess County L. H. Felton Kirkland Marble Shop Jean Lyles Johnnie Williams Television IN Review Quint Roger Crows Mmes Sidney Richardson Ronnie Burchett Ronnie Crabtree Frankie Vaughn J. P. Morris Cecil Carrick Bill Hill Donald Miller Raymond Lassen Henry Storm Teddy Greer Ted Shelton Joe Pope Clarence Taylor M. A. DeShazo Mack Graham Joe King J. G. Gilley Jr G. H. Nations Alton Landrum Jones the Almanac Pick Up & Delivery Service Hargrave
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