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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1964

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Lawmen Brace For Weekend Of Violence In New Jersey

Paterson and Elizabeth brace for a violence filled weekend as 200 uniformed officers stand ready. Mayor Graves ordered a ban on gatherings and fire crews on standby while police report arrests and scattered incidents in Paterson's 4th Ward.

Paterson N.J UPI New Jersey Frank X. Graves Graves Elizabeth Piers Anderton Paterson Avenue Anderton Pioneer Homes 4Th Ward

Ten Nominated As Directors For CofC

Ten persons were nominated for directors of the Childress Chamber of Commerce by the retiring directors at last night's CofC-BCD meeting. From the ten, five will be elected for two year terms and one for a one year term. Ballots will be mailed next week. Nominees include Charles Rogers Alyeon Ater Dr Gene Blackwell Jim Bennett Dr Perry Morren J C Randel Larry Zirkle Bill McKee Jerry Dugan and Sim Vaughn. San Lawson announced the banquet theme Six Flags Over Texas to be held October 19 at Fair Park Auditorium with Gov John Connally as speaker. President Glenn Buckley named Richard Bird chair Mrs Ray Green Tommy Bailiff Johnny Glover and himself to handle governor reception and ticket sales. A quarter horse show report showed income 612.50 and expenses 488.15. Dr Bob Jones agriculture chair sponsors of the show reported. Charles Jones Cotton Carnival chair said event would run September 14 and 17 with the Cotton Queen contest September 14 and Farmers Ranchers Merchants Barbecue September 17.

Charles Rogers Alyeon Ater Gene Blackwell Jim Bennett Perry Morren J. C. Randel Larry Zirkle Bill McKee Jerry Dugan Sim Vaughn San Lawson Texas John Connally Fair Park Auditorium Glenn Buckley Richard Bird Ray Green Tommy Bailiff Johnny Glover Bob Jones Agriculture Committee Charles Jones

Mystery Call To White House Aide Sparks Washington Rumor

In a Capitol caucus room, a caller asks for Larry O’Brien amid a cocktail party. Casey, a Democrat aide, defers and reports the request for Larry to return the call, leaving uncertainty about the referral and timing.

Hospitality Picnic Tonight for Green Belt Queens and Families

Community picnic for Green Belt players, queens, coaches and families at Rotary Bowl Fair Park this evening. Attendees urged by Dr Albert Bird to arrive by 5 30 pm with meals to be served, pageant prep follows at Elks Lodge 8 30 pm with public invited to attend.

Fair Park Albert Bird Glen Stiner Bird the Elks Lodge

Singing Set Sunday At King Memorial Methodist Church

Out of town singers will perform at King Memorial Methodist Church on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend with groups coming from Quanah Wellington Plainview Memphis and Eldorado Oklahoma.

King Memorial Methodist Church M. H. Conn Childress County

Good Seats Left For Greenbelt Game Saturday

Tickets for the Green Belt Bowl Football Classic at Fair Park Stadium are selling well but many seats remain. Reserved seats are on sale at Eubank Park Drug and the Chamber of Commerce office and at 6:30 pm on game day. Officials urge a big, welcoming turnout for visitors.

Fair Park Stadium Joe Thurman Eubank Park Drug Chamber of Commerce Childress Glenn Buckley Cofc-Bcd

Increased Patrolling Planned at Fair Park Lake

City officials announce more patrols at Fair Park Lake and closer monitoring by park staff to protect child anglers. The lake remains open to children for fishing while authorities pursue safety measures after a violent incident involving a minor. Adrian McClendon pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in County Court, receiving a $25 fine plus costs for striking Donald Edward Ricks with a rock.

Fair Park Adrian McClendon Donald Edward Ricks Louis Sally

Soviet launches Cosmos 37 amid space flight speculation

The USSR launched Cosmos 37, an unmanned satellite in the Cosmos series, with Tass noting its instruments function and data transmission. Italian and German observers report heightened radio traffic, fueling talk of a manned flight possibly with two to four cosmonauts and a record-breaking mission soon.

Moscow UPS Soviet Union Tass Turin Bochum Institute For Satellite and Space Research Germany The Space Center Houston Tex United States

Greenbelt Bowl Cooperation Boosts Childress Effort

A large turnout and community support back the Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic to be played Saturday night in Childress. Sponsors hope for profits to fund scholarships as several college coaches plan to attend. 200 seats were purchased by Suzie Allen of Memphis.

Childress Morris Higley M. C Suzie) Allen Memphis

New Government Pay Raise Bill Signed Amid Election Tactics

President Johnson signed a broad federal pay raise affecting about 1.7 million workers below top officials. Senators and representatives gain 7,500 dollars raising to 30,000 annually. timing varies by position with retroactive July for most and January 1965 for congressional raises. The bill’s progress reflected election-year politics and cost 556 million dollars total.

Washington UPS Johnson House Congress Judiciary John F. Kennedy Senate

Local Shriners Urged To Join Greenbelt Parade

Local Shriners are urged to join the Greenbelt Queen parade at 3 30 p m tomorrow announced by W W Pete Kinney. Clowns and the Maskat Shrine Motor Patrol from Wichita Falls will highlight the event. DeMolay members asked to participate. all are welcome front of the High School by 3 30. Trophies for parade winners provided by the Greenbelt Bowl.

W. W Pete) Kinney Wichita Falls Kinney Alex Saied The DeMolay Dalby Fleming

Amarillo hosts Region Two Texas Municipal League meeting

Mayor C. J. Lyons and Council members Palmer Massey and Mike Wilson with City Manager Louis Sally attended a Region Two Texas Municipal League meeting in Amarillo last night. Steve Matthews of Austin, executive director of the league, was principal speaker and a former Childress High School assistant coach.

C. J. Lyons Palmer Massey Mike Wilson Louis Sally Amarillo Texas Municipal League Steve Matthews Austin Matthews Childress Childress High School

Congress advances five year passport plan

The House foreign affairs subcommittee approved a bill to extend U S passports to five years with renewals for another five years, replacing the current three year validity and two year renewal. The measure aims to pass before adjournment.

Washington UPI Congress House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee U. S

W A Hubbard Dies Funeral Set for Sunday

William Avery Hubbard 78 died at Childress General Hospital after a two week illness. Funeral will be 2 p m Sunday at Newberry Chapel with Rev Leslie Ellison officiating. Interment in Childress Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, a daughter Roberta Sanguinet of Houston, two brothers, and a sister. He was born August 17 1885 in Hannibal Missouri and moved to Childress in 1924. He worked for Burlington Railroad until 1962 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Burlington Club, and Masonic Lodge 695.

William Avery Hubbard Childress General Hospital Newberry Chapel Leslie Ellison First Presbyterian Church Childress Cemetery Arvene Bellah A. M. Privitt J. D. Sweeney Robert Q. Meason Harley White Harold Wright Mr. Hubbard Hannibal Childress Kansas Burlington Miss Elma Black Kansas City Kans Burlington Club Masonic Lodge Roberta Sanguinet Houston George N. Hubbard Oklahoma City Houston Hubbard Monett, Mo Agnes Williams Mission, Kans

August Coat Sale At Fashion Shoppe In Progress

The Fashion Shoppe announces an August coat sale with a 10 percent discount on all Dres.co coats. Distinct items include styles labeled Drese Coats in stock and promotion running through the month.

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Abc-Tv Federal Cofc Childress Chamber of Commerce Larry Casey Capitol Bu Casey Old House John P White Winchester Mass Capital Larry O’brien White House O’brien Seacey King Memorial Fair Park Lake Ussr Greenbelt the Greenbelt Higley Jake Lawson Cecil Park Ted Henderson Bill Wood M. K. Wilcoxson Vernon Eubank Earl Trostle Hope Bratcher Tom Higley Curtis Keith Tommy Bryant Wilcoxson W. A. Hubbard Heed
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