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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
9
Marcel St Denis of Fall River Massachusetts stops to ask directions from Officer Edmund Haddad in Willimantic Connecticut and discovers they are Army buddies who had not seen each other since 1945.
Auto health check urged after long trip. Larned's Garage at 415 Commerce Street offers brake work wheel alignment and front end repair. A. O. Larned invites inspections for safe driving and economy with no obligation.
In summer moths hatch within four to eight days, while winter hatches can extend up to three weeks depending on temperature. The timing depends on environmental warmth and species.
Montgomery Ward posted a service department contact for seekers at 205 Commerce. Dial WE 7-2781 for repairs and inquiries.
When home appliances fail Montgomery Wards promises top repair service for air conditioners motors lawn equipment and sewing machines. Bob Thomas heads the service department with special training. All work is guaranteed and calls to 7 2781 reach the department.
Police respond to report of a bloody leg in a car trunk and discover three teenagers hiding inside the trunk eating hot dogs drenched in ketchup. They allegedly planned to save on drive-in theater admission.
A column recalls Jill and Jack Gibbs tumbly stairs incident while noting waxed stairs. Green Belt Bowl Game previews and coach banter follow with word of slim guards and weight jokes. Vocational Nurse Training at Childress General Hospital starts Oct 1 with enrollment by Aug 25. Denningtons on vacation, Loter runs business. Bruce Motor Company holds grand opening success. Treasuma prize index teased for next week. Dewey Frazier named assistant manager of United Super Market.
Updated notice reports new fixtures installed at Dahil's Smart Shop recently. The addition widens showroom options and may reflect ongoing store improvements.
Police and safety officials attributed 12,380 deaths and injuries to 659,000 people nationwide in 1954, linked to excessive speed as a major factor in accidents.
Supreme Bakers, of the Bowman Biscuit Company, unveils Supreme Butterscotty Cookies as a new addition to its line of over 130 cookies and crackers. The soft butter scotch drops in vanilla create a distinct flavor, packed in a full pound bag with a Scotch plaid package design and a novel display for grocers.
About 100,000 children and young adults have enrolled in 4 H clubs organized in South Korea, reflecting strong uptake across multiple provinces and community groups. The program aims to teach leadership, agriculture, and life skills through hands on projects and youth mentoring.
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