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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
3
Nelly Don introduces a vibrant autumn line of dresses presented by Helen's with animated silhouettes and fresh designs in rich fabrics. The display promises stylish fits and quality dressmaker details at sensible prices suitable for town travel and business schedules.
TV critic Robert Musel notes CBSs Mr Broadway showcases lavish city settings and a luxe lifestyle led by Mike Bell. Filming included Rainbow Room location shoots at Rockefeller Center with guest star Lauren Bacall and a Brooklyn cab driver serving as a stand in for Craig Stevens character.
Last rites for James Robert Bob Collins 75 year old retired farmer rancher and stock man were held today at 2 pm in the First Baptist Church Mr Collins died at 415 pm Saturday in Quanah Memorial Hospital Pallbearers were W F Andrews FE A Beaver Edd Fite John Turner Lawson Halford and Tom W Collins Interment was in the Childress Cemetery under the direction of Newberrys Funeral Home.
The report shows 11 am levels with the 30 Industrials up 39.10 to 994, Rails down to 212.84, Utilities up 0.48, and Stocks up 0.29. noon figures list Industrials at 82972, Rails down 0.35, Utilities up 0.58, Stocks up 0.19. 1 pm readings show Industrials at 82963 up 0.47, Rails down 0.35, Utilities up 0.28, Stocks up 0.02. total shares traded reach around 1.68 million by 1 pm.
Treasury accounts for the fiscal year through Aug 5 show withdrawals of 1.686 billion dollars and deposits of 5.685 billion. Cash balance stands at 725.742 million with public debt at 312.597 billion and gold valued at 15.463 billion.
Elks Family night 7 30 pm and Fashion Shoppe style show 8 am at Gem Theatre open to public. Royal Service Program 9 30 am at First Baptist. VFW sponsored dance 9 pm Saturday at Hotel Childress for couples admission 1 per person Trade Winds band.
Childress forecast calls for generally fair hot weather with low around 76 to 79 and a high of 102 Tuesday. Five day outlook shows near normal temps in parts, with rain possible later in the week. Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs George Pyle’s daughter born August 9 at 11 40 am weighing 5 pounds ? and Mr and Mrs Larry Conaway’s son born August 8 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces at Childress General Hospital. Marcus Siler listed as patient at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo. Mrs Sterling Buster underwent eye surgery in Amarillo with 15 day hospitalization and room 503. Mrs John Bartholomew of Fort Worth to visit here. Mrs Johnie K Williams left for Bennettsville DC for funeral of her mother Mrs A F Griffin Sr. Paul Griffin unable to go due to illness. Leonard White returns from California trip. Jack McCann and Freddie of Littlefield visit.
Mr and Mrs E H Lankford were in Amarillo yesterday with their son and Mrs C T Rus. The outing involved family visits and local social engagements during the weekend.
Turkiye and Greek Cypriots clash on the northwest coast with air raids killing hundreds, prompting Makarios to seek a cease fire. The United Nations and United States urge restraint as Soviet Khrushchev offers sympathy but no aid.
Admitted patients include Mrs. George Pyle Sunday George Kincaid W S Morgan Mrs Virginia Prater Mrs Duane Barber Mrs W T Wheeler John Snedegar. Discharged include Saturday Mrs Bill Spear W Lee Sherr Mrs Ray Cooper Janice Briley Mrs Greta Carter Mrs A P Briggs.
Report says Turkish leader Inonu received a message from Soviet Premier Khrushchev urging Turkey to halt military tensions. Turkish Cyprus reports indicate naval movements with no landings or supplies yet. Admiral Necdet of the Turkish Navy confirmed no troops or matériel were landed on the coast Sunday night.
Pravda accuses U S actions of aggravating a tense Tonkin Bay situation as North Vietnamese forces respond. Khrushchev vows Kremlin aid to socialist states if war breaks out while Moscow seeks restraint amid China relations. Western observers see low key posturing with no clear threat against Washington.
Cordell of the Junior Horse Club thanks participants and supporters after a successful rodeo, noting the event as outstanding. The statement highlights community involvement and club gratitude.
Brownsville reports scientists using deadly viruses to control cabbage worms and cotton bollworms in a test plot. Officials say the viruses destroy the pests while being harmless to plants animals and humans. College Station notes livestock fallout from radiation mirrors human impact. Experts advise non contaminated feed and shelter to reduce losses.
the high reached 109 degrees in California excluding Alaska and Hawaii the lowest morning readings included 30 degrees in Oneonta New York and St Johnsbury Vermont readings reflect a heat wave across the northeast and west with extreme temperatures reported by the us weather bureau
Tomorrow we say happy birthday to James Ray Hackler Jerry Hackler Mrs Cliff Campbell Edd Anderson Henry W King Betty Jackson Mrs Bill Sager Mrs Charles Get Mack and today to Essie Mae Verner Mrs Jimmy Todd.
74 year old Mary Doehler of Newton Massachusetts helped 1500 laryngectomees regain speech through esophageal voice therapy. At 13th IAL meeting in New York she demonstrates techniques and praises patient perseverance while noting varied success rates and a range of ages among pupils.
Arcadia California track data shows jockey Willie Shoemaker winning 380 of 1251 races in 1954, a 30 percent victory rate unmatched by any other rider. The record highlights his dominance at that year’s meeting.
Pat Prosser, president of Cox-Farr Unit 65, American Legion Auxiliary, urges Childress residents to honor the Flag during the Greenbelt Bowl parade. He asks men to remove hats and women to stand at attention as the flag passes, expressing pride and respect for national symbols.
Opinion short on social norms urges reader to avoid arguments about women's roles and prefer a courteous reply as the surest way to prevail. The piece casts a smile as a practical, non confrontational tool in daily exchanges.
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