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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
Nixon to pick running mate as the Republican convention nears its close. Rumors centered on Gov. Spiro T. Agnew of Maryland with Senate leaders and aides weighing candidates. Eisenhower offered congratulations as Nixon seeks a strong ticket for the White House bid.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Eggers planned a one day campaign bus tour stop in Childress on Tuesday August 13 from 430 to 600 pm meeting locals in the downtown business district A reception was planned for 530 pm at Hotel Childress Eggers a 49 year old tax attorney and former WWII Air Corps major is active in the State Bar of Texas and American Bar Association He earned the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary Award in 1986 for former athletes who achieved success in their fields
In a Liberty City slum near Miami, Negro mobs looted stores and burned cars as Nixon nominating events unfolded across Biscayne Bay. Police say shots wounded three. 190+ arrests, National Guard on standby. Gov. Kirk and Mayor Clark toured the area amid clashes and protests.
Funeral services for Mrs. W H Robertson of Paris will be held Friday at Fry and Gibbs Chapel in Paris Texas. Entombment follows at Restland Mausoleum in Dallas. She died Wednesday in St Joseph's Hospital Paris and was active in church civic and club work. She was district president of W S C S and Northeast Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. She was honored by Governor Neff for Red Cross work in World War I. Survived by son Bert Robertson. sister of Mrs. Ben Hardison and Mrs. Roy Neeley.
Nominations are being accepted by the Chamber of Commerce in Childress to name the Outstanding Man and Outstanding Woman. Nominators should include residence length in Childress, civic work, offices held, affiliations, and other relevant information. Winners announced at the annual Chamber banquet on October 7 after secret committee selection. Extinguishing two fires reported by the Fire Department: a pasture fire at Crews Ranch at 11:30 a.m. and a trash fire at 12:45 p.m. at 4000 Northeast.
Betty Jackson, office secretary for the Greenbelt Bowl group, organized publicity items and information sheets, gathered player photos and queen nominees, updated rosters, tracked changes, and assisted The Index in reporting developments.
Business leaders in Childress discuss reviving a Junior College after over 20 years. A steering committee will study feasibility under current law, with petitions possible if the plan proves viable.
Buddy Fornes leads the West squad of McMurry as they clash with the East in the 19th Greenbelt Bowl at Fair Park Stadium. Despite injuries and withdrawals, Fornes remains optimistic about a strong showing Saturday night with kickoff set for 8:30 p.m. and pregame ceremonies at 7:30. The West, last year’s winner 13-12, trails the East 12-6 in the series.
High Point Homecoming and Reunion will be held Sunday at the Veterans Building in Childress. Registration begins at 10 a m with a brief program. Aubrey Dean Henley of Dallas will serve as master of ceremonies and give the welcome. Rev H G Harris will read the devotional and the Read sisters will sing several vocal selections. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch.
Red River Sportsman's Club announces an officer election meeting on August 15 at 8 pm. Members are urged to attend the August 5 gathering in the hospitality room at West Texas Utilities for preparations.
Donors for the Greenbelt Bowl picnic are reminded to bring sandwiches cakes and pies to the Rotary Bowl by 5 p m Friday.
Coaches and players of the Greenbelt Bowl football classic were luncheon guests of the Childress Jaycees. Max Bumgardner and Buddy Forner spoke on the game. M. I. Buddy Wilcoxson attended with Greenbelt members, along with Joe Gruetzner and Jerry Newberry.
Truman Kidwell a Childress High School vocational agriculture teacher will attend the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas meeting August 13 to 16 in Austin. About 1,200 teachers are expected at the in service workshop with registration starting August 12 and sessions featuring Ben Barnes and Dr J W Edgar. An annual awards breakfast on Wednesday will present tenure pins and awards to legislators and educators.
CHS band practice starts August 19 with two daily sessions at 8 to 10 30 a m and 6 30 to 9 p m in the band hall on the old high school campus. Freshman orientation is set for August 13 14 and 5 with 8 to 10 30 a m sessions each morning. Uniforms and instruments will be issued and eighth grade students should get measured at Watkins for new uniforms.
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