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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

2

Social Calendar Features Weekday Club Meetings

A sequence of local organization gatherings lists Pythian Sisters and church groups on Monday, WMU, Rebekahs, WSCS, and 4-H events Tuesday, Union Flat and Methodist circles midweek, and a Wednesday education meeting and community picnic. Friday offers a Family Night at the Country Club.

Business Womens Circle First Baptist Church Calvary Baptist WMU VFW Rebekahs Lodge Odd Fellows Hall King Memorial WSCS South Side Baptist Union Flat Lunsford Ann Pettit Vivian Hickerson Bianche Grove First Methodist Church First Methodist Commission On Education & P. m Wesleyan Service Guild of

Say Happy Birthday Today to Notables

Birthday wishes are extended to Jerry Huddleston F A Davis Mrs Tom Watts and G W Farmer Sr in a day of greetings.

Jerry Huddleston F. A. Davis Mrs Tom Watts G. W. Farmer, Sr

Temperature Extremes Across The Day

The maximum reached 97 degrees by noon today and the low dipped to 72 degrees. Temperature readings followed a pattern with periods around noon and evening showing values near the mid to high teens and low twenties in the late day, indicating a hot day with rising heat through the afternoon.

Weekend Visitors and Family Guests Across Oklahoma and Texas

Local society notes list numerous visitors and hosts across Norman Oklahoma Rosebud Wichita Falls Amarillo Tyler Tipton Quanah and other nearby towns. Names include Luther Malloy Adrian Malley J D Bradley Archie Shanks Luke Lanier J Leslie W J Clements and others as they visit relatives friends and drive through the region.

Luther Malloy Adrian Malley Norman, Okla Dan Moore Rosebud J. D. Bradley Pete Clements R. C. Clements Childress Charlie Casstevens J. J. Shanks Ava Archie Shanks Johnnie Horace Watt Wichita Falls Ronwland Gordon Amarillo David Knox Charlies Casstevens Luke Lanier Junior Barfield Murray Cartlidge Tyler Tipton Okla Herman West Elise Weightman Peggy Campsey Anita Barbara Proffitt Montie Lou Dial Helen Reed A. B Clements W. J. Clements J. J. Goodnight J. Leslie Northgroesbeck Bill Simpson New Boston W. B. Wallas John Sutton Quanah

Hawkins and Griffin Wed in Liberty Home Ceremony

Miss Norma Jean Hawkins of Liberty South Carolina married Airman Second Class Fred E. Griffin in a quiet home ceremony officiated by Rev. A. L. Leopard. The couple plans to reside in Greenville South Carolina where Griffin is stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base. The event was attended by family only. Americans buy canned meats at a rate of 1.5 billion pounds annually.

Norma Jean Hawkins Liberty Fred E. Griffin A. L. Leopard Paul Griffin Gainesville Childress Griffin Childress High School US Air Force Greenvile Donaldson Air Force Base

Weather Outlook and Local Visits in West Texas

Partly cloudy through Tuesday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers and little temperature change. Dallas visitor Miss Pat Green stayed with sister Lois Graham. Abilene guests include Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Starkey and son Mike. Woodrow Carter of Overton visited Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Jernigan. Sue Jernigan remained another week with grandparents.

West Texas Pat Green Dallas Lois Graham Abilene J. A. Starkey Mike Woodrow Carter Overton J. H. Jernigan

News items About People You Know

Mr and Mrs T B Pryor and Bill Green with family from Midland hosted by Mrs Pat Caradine in Green ville. Mrs James Moody and son Jimmy return to Warren Robbin Ga from visit with Roy Coffee and Lynch Jones. Pfc Donald L Moran and wife of Camp Bowie visit brother Mr and Mrs Moran. Weekend guests Donald Stiner and Bob Miller from Dallas and Fort Worth. Bill Tanner and family back to Tallahassee after visit with L H Rigby. Tanner spent summer with her mother while he worked in Oklahoma. Lloyd R Lee Fort Hood and Mary Katherine Lee of Broken Bow with S C Woodward and wife Quanah visited Mrs Neisler. Wayne Webb and children return to Breckenridge from visit with J D Sweeney. Clyde Ivey and son Mike of Canyon and Edith Lesley return from Lake City Colorado.

T. B. Pryor Bill Green Midland Pat Caradine Henry Nabers Greenville James Moody Jimmy Warren Robbin Roy Coffee Lynch Jones Martin Crews Aeton Pfc Donald L. Moran Camp Bowie Earl Moran W. M. Stiner Donald Stiner Dallas Bob Miller Fort Worth Bill Tanner Tallahassee Fla L. H. Rigby Tanner Clyde Ivey Mike Canyon Edith Lesley Lake City Colo

Eisenhower calls for peaceful use of atomic energy

In a December 1953 address read by Lewis L. Strauss, President Eisenhower urged the world to pool atomic information for peaceful aims. He said science wears no nationality or frontiers and that only human choice can steer its good or evil. The session gathered 1,260 scientists from 72 nations.

Gress Congress Eisenhower Lewis L. Strauss U. S. Atomic Energy Commission

United States oil stance on China policy clarified

The article states Washington will not repeat past actions toward Red China and that oil policy will not mirror such moves. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles emphasizes freedom for Chinese nationals marooned in the United States to choose their own future.

Red China United States John Foster Dulles

Train Derailment Injures Dozens in Rome

A three car train jumped the tracks and overturned in Rome injuring at least 52 people. Police said several victims remained in serious condition on Friday.

Rome

Boats in Portugal Feature Longer Rudders Than Vessels

A brief report notes that on Portugal's rivers the rudders used for navigation exceed the length of the boats themselves. The observation highlights a distinctive maritime practice in the region.

Portugal

Doctor Ben Galbraith Faces Murder Trial In McAlester

Dr. Ben Galbraith, a 36 year old heart specialist, appeared in Pittsburg County court in McAlester to stand trial for the murder of his wife and three children. He was found unconscious with wrist wounds in his jail cell after a fourth suicide attempt and was saved by transfusions. Defense sought a continuance but observers expected denial as he attended proceedings.

Reuben B. Robertson Hamilton Ohio White House Robertsons Eisenhower Robertson George Louisa Margaret Mcalester Okla Ben. T. Galbraith Fred Nheisel James Rinehart Galbraith Oklahoma Pittsburg Henderson

Hofheinz Imp impeachment Hearing Set After Docks Visit

The city council scheduled impeachment hearings for Hofheinz at 10 a m Tuesday after efforts to suspend him. Councilman Resweber said several department heads will be subpoenaed, including ousted City Treasurer Roy Floyd who faces indictment in the housing scandal. Hofheinz arrived at the docks in a vintage 1949 Cadillac instead of the mayor's new car.

Hofheinz Joe Resweber Roy Floyd Fley Aother

Democratic Convention Narrowly Nominated Davis After 103 Votes

The 1924 Democratic convention required 103 roll call votes before nominating John W. Davis for president. Historical notes mention early intoxicating grape honey barley mixtures dating back to BC 2000.

Democratic Party John W. Davis B. C

New Non Surgical Remedy for Hemorrhoids Promises Shrinkage

New York reports a first of its kind healing substance Bio-Dyne shrinking hemorrhoids and easing pain without surgery. Trials show notable reduction with many patients stating piles are no longer a problem using Preparation H suppositories or ointment with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y Heg. U

Greenbelt Bowl Queen Election Slated for 1955

Fifty three Chil dress and area girls compete for the Greenbelt Bowl Queen title. A garden party at J S Davidson home will honor the queen contestants tomorrow at 6 30 p m, sponsored by the B P W Club.

Childress J. S. Davidson B&pw Club Beta Sigma Phi Vernon Eubank Eubank Roberson- Eubank Drug Chamber of Commerce

Hall Critiques Democratic Cooperation on Eisenhower Programs

Rayburn Hall said Democrats failed to cooperate on key issues and that Congress approved 60 of Eisenhower's legislative proposals. He noted Democrats backed the President on domestic and national defense matters but generally only when it suited their purpose, citing 25 approved and 19 not enacted admin measures in the first session.

Hall Eisenhower Congress

Eastern Star Officers Set for 7 30 Practice at Masonic Hall

All Eastern Star officers will meet at the Masonic Hall at 7 30 tonight for practice session.

All Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Revival Set For High Point Church

Revival at High Point opened by Rev. Robert Knight of Tell and Rev. Horton Murphy of Quanah at 8 o clock Friday evening and continuing through August 12 with both morning and evening services.

Robert Knight Tell Horton Murphy Quanah High Point

Dismissed Individuals Named in Court Schedule

Ollie Brown Sunday Gary Gene Colwell and Dorothy Cobb were listed with Monday dismissals alongside Donald Sterling on the court docket.

Ollie Brown Gary Gene Colwell Donald Sterling Dorothy Cobb

Barcentrate claims 30 pound weight loss in Texas ad

Mrs. O M Jeffrey of Juarez Wichita Falls Texas endorses Barcentrate as an easy safe fat loss remedy. The advertisement touts over six million bottles sold in Texas in ten years and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to show results.

O. M. Jeffrey Juarez Wichita Falls Texas

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