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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1968

Page

3

Remembered Houston Rev Hannah's ordination homecoming

The obituary notes the Rev. Hannah’s journey from Tell to Texas towns including Toyuga and Dallas as he retired in Ranger. His surviving child Naomi Bradford of Ranger and a buried son Cadiz Michie Hannah at Tell are cited. He returned to Tell for his 40th ordination anniversary and attended a homecoming three years ago.

Page One Son Texas Toyuga Dallas Ranger Naomi Bradford Tell Cadiz Michie Hannah Hannah

Nixon and Rockefeller vie for delegates amid 1960s GOP split

Reported at the Republican convention Nixon leads with about 535 first ballot votes while Rockefeller could reach 350 and Reagan 180 to 200. Analysts warn Nixon’s support may erode on later ballots as Reagan gains. A London fire at a gambling club killed one man and injured eighteen as flames forced escapes from upper floors. Police probe possible gasoline bomb.

Nixon Douglas Hall Reagan Rockefeller National Fairmen Hugh Scott R-Pa Meade Alcorn Congress Howard Baker Tenny Nixon Navy House of Representatives GOP Texas London UPI

Greenbelt Bowl Events Include Picnic Pageant Parade

Greenbelt Bowl organizers invite parents families and all associated to a Friday picnic at Rotary Bowl Fair Park at 6 30 p m. Formal judging follows at Elk’s Lodge 8 30 p m. The pageant starts Saturday at 4 p m with queen nominees in bathing suits riding boats Forty one queens are nominated with three added including Dorie Turvaville Debbie Lawson and Deborah Weeks Congressman Graham Purcell will attend the Friday picnic formal pageant and Saturday parade and bowl game.

Ver One Couthes Greenbelt Bowl Rotary Bowl Fair Park Elks Lad Dorie Turvaville Chillicothe Debbie Lawson Wichita Falls Deborah Weeks

Marines, Air Units Suffer Losses Near Hue and Ca Lu

Military reports detail heavy combat around Hue area with aircrews downed, helicopter crews killed, and an ambulance of Marine casualties near Ca Lu. North Vietnamese fire claimed several Marines and a U S fighter jet was also shot down during Friday clashes.

Orth Aentialocrell Artemés Hue Ney Ca Lu Demilitarized Zone

Local Happenings and Travels Among Perryton Residents

Mrs. DeRay Uselton and her children plan a Monday arrival in town to visit relatives. Mrs. Robert Sexauer from Memphis stopped in Childress on business and visited her mother. Sgt. James L. Moody Jr. departed for Kelly Air Force Base after visiting his family. his previous assignment was in Turkey. The Elkins family returned to Buffalo after visiting Perryton relatives. Several locals attended a wedding in Amarillo and others hosted visiting relatives from Kansas. Mrs. L. L. Baker engaged in campaign duties in Austin and Dallas with her husband visiting their children in Texas.

DeRay Uselton Perryton Here Robert Sexauer Memphis Childress Tom Hardin James L. Moody, Jr USAF San Antonio Kelly Afb Jim Moodys Roy Coffey Sgt. Moody Turkey Lon Ray Elkins Buffalo N. Y T. O. McFarland Lonnie Elkins Eddie Johnson John Glover Janie Amarillo Chris King Norman King Tommy Jordan Big Spring Glover Hubert Robinson Great Bend Kans E. B. Johnson L. L. Baker American Party Austin Wallace Way Dallas Arlington Darrell Baker Mike

Wall Street Chatter Sees Fear Replacing Optimism

In three weeks the mood on Wall Street shifted from optimism to fear as investors weigh economy, money, international finance, and politics. Reynolds and Co says politics rules the current market, predicting uncertainty through nominating conventions. Others foresee tax cuts and spending declines cooling earnings and steadying goods value, with Blair & Co. noting excess stock and overvalued equities keeping prices down.

New York UPI Wall Reynolds Harris, Upham & Co Blair & Co., Inc

Hospital News Reported Dismissals and Admissions

Hospital news notes Mrs Ruby Cannon and Jack Preston were admitted on Saturday along with J C Newberry. Dismissals include Mrs Grace Campsey Mrs Annie Edwards and Mrs Grace Campsey on Saturday.

Ruby Cannon Jack Preston J. C. Newberry Grace Campsey Annie Edwards

Almanac Highlights From August 4, 1968

On August 4 1968 history notes mark key events including John Zenger’s press freedom acquittal in 1735 Britain’s 1914 declaration of war on Germany and America’s neutrality stance Red China’s 1955 release of 11 airmen and 1967 Congo airlift end. The day opens with Saturn as the morning star and Venus in the evening sky.

Venus John Zenger New York City Britain Germany America Red China Congo Sir Harry Lauder

Fuller Brush Seeks Sales Trainee in Childress Area

Full brush offers a sales management trainee position paying 50 to 100 dollars weekly plus commission and management override. 25 to 40 hours weekly with no travel in the Childress area. Permanent fringe benefits. Must have car and phone, references, friendly demeanor, and ability to work with people. Apply to Fuller Brush Amarillo or call 806-355-4842.

Childress Jordan Amarillo

Quirks in the News Roundup from UPI

A collage of brief items from United Press International including Mary Gentry’s welfare case, Sen Joseph Tydings planned wilderness pack trip, Philadelphia housewives billing for street cleaning, a Worcestershire Regiment magazine error correction, and John Kowalik extending NASL scoring lead with two goals.

United Press International LOS Angules Angeles UPI Mary Gentry Great Falls Mont Joseph Tydings Tom Browning Philadelphia James Tate Worceler England Worcestershire

Liberal credentials drive challenge to Connally delegation

A Texas Democrats of the South regional group plans to offer about 75 delegates as part of a liberal challenge aimed at exposing alleged corruption and an unrepresentative Connally delegation. Reed and Billie Carr indicate both inside and outside efforts to influence the nominating process, potentially hurting Connally’s vice presidential chances.

Reed TDOC Einl Connally Billie Carr Houston John Connally

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