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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

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2

Death of Virgil Pierce Recorded in Clockamas Oregon

Information from TELL-Information confirms the death of former resident Virgil Humphy Pierce in Clockamas Oregon. Funeral services were conducted July 31 in Clockamas. Survivors include his wife Willie two children a brother Fred Pierce of Clovis New Mexico two sisters Mrs L O Reasoner Lakeside California and Mrs Marie Buckholz Whittier California and an uncle George T Austin of Childress Texas.

Tell Virgil Humpy) Pierce Clockamas Ore Pierce Shores Creek Willie Fred Pierce Clovis N.M L.O. Reasoner Lakeside Calif Marie Buckholz Whittier George T. Austin Childress

Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic slated with strong local turnout

Local coaches predict a competitive Greenbelt Bowl while noting five Childress brothers join this year’s team. Last year’s score 13 to 12 sparks interest as Childress finances and attendance are urged to ensure the game’s continuation.

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Vatican seeks non Italian pope amid birth control clash

The Vatican is swept by debate as Pope Paul VI defends birth control. Liberals favor a non Italian pope to challenge conservatism, while some doubt a non Italian would win a two thirds vote. Italians may resent a pope not from Rome due to papal role and national ties.

Vatican City UPI Paul Italy Pone Liberal Holland Belgium Germany France John XXIII Adrien VI Utrecht Rome

Pope Paul VI affirms Humanae Vitae contraception ban

The pope’s 6000 word encyclical Humanae Vitae declares contraception impermissible for Catholics, urging openness to life in every marriage act. The move divides opinion, with some theologians calling it non binding and ecumenical concerns rising.

Paul VI Rome Paul Vatican America Prague Czechoslovakia Igon South Vietnam Washington Johnson United States Pittsburgh United Steel Workers Union

Mrs Vineyard Installs Cox Furr Auxiliary Officers

Mrs G N Vineyard, long time president and ritual install officer, installs Cox Furr Auxiliary officers in the Veterans Building. Officers named include Weldon W Teague president Norman Thomas first vice president Magnet Stiner second vice president Bettye Estes secretary Albert L Toler treasurer James L Moody sergeant at arms. Isabelle Brown acted as chaplain for absent Mable Owens. A joint Segion and Auxiliary meeting set for August 20 will hear Boys' and Girls' State reports at Austin.

G. N. Vineyard Cox-Furr Veterans Vineyard Patsy Shoemaker Guam Msgt Air Force Weldon W. Teague Norman Thomas Magnet Stiner Bettye Estes Albert L. Toler James L. Moody Isabelle Brown Mable Owens Segion Austin Legion Toler Moody Alice Patterson Owens

Primary delegate balance shifts in key states toward Nixon and Rockefeller

The analysis tracks state by state delegate splits and potential switches on the first ballot. Michigan Minnesota Ohio Pennsylvania Texas North Carolina and Utah show varied loyalties and possible shifts that could push Nixon or Rockefeller over the line, with Case and Romney influencing outcomes.

Konsee Rockefeller Carlson Moarviand Sairo T. Aenew Nixon Nixan Michigan Romney Rockeeller Rockfeller Camp Case North Carolina Ressan Ohio Con Rhotec Pennsylvania Rockefeller Dreneth Texas Reagan Utah

Rites Today For Mrs McQuerry In Wichita Falls Church

Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Lee McQuerry of Wichita Falls were held at 2 p.m. in Lamar Baptist Church with Rev. Robert F. Norsworth and Rev. W Howard Moore officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. She died Monday after a lengthy illness and was a former Estelline resident, sister of Mrs Willie Cheatham and others in Childress.

Minnie Lee McQuerry Wichita Falls Lamar Baptist Church Robert F. Norsworth W. Howard Moore Riverside McQuerry Wilie Cheatheam Pearl Mitchell Annie Trantham Childress

Mekong Delta clash as bridge saboteurs strike Saigon links

Reporters recount a sabotage near Saigon disrupting traffic on a pontoon bridge from My Tho to Can Tho. Six mortar rounds hit a government outpost injuring four militiamen while allied forces press a broad Mekong Delta offensive with multiple clashes and air strikes reported around An Hoa Valley and Da Nang area.

Saigon My Tho Can Tho Mekong U.S An Hoa

Mrs N Thomas to Attend TBA Convention

Mrs Norman Thomas, president of the local Texas Beauticians Association chapter, will attend the state convention in Corpus Christi August 24 25 and 26. She and her husband were in Lubbock this weekend and she attended the District One meeting in Plainview directed by district director Fred Exnosito. The crown discussed by laws changes to be brought before the state convention.

Norman Thomas Texas Beauticians Association Cornus Christi

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