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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1964

Page

3

Postnuptial Shower For Newlyweds Manuel Harmon

Mr and Mrs Darrell Manuel were honored with a postnuptial shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Jimmy Harmon. Guests viewed a lace table arrangment with a wedding tree and pink taps, while gifts included an electric coffee maker and kitchenware.

Darrell Manuel Jimmy Harmon Harold Moore Mmes C. E. Wilhite Orville Coyle E. L. Rickman Raymond Lassen Grady Manuel Troy Moore H. Moore and Harmon

VFW Dance At Hotel Childress With Trade Winds Band

Social calendar notes a VFW sponsored dance Saturday at 9 p m in Hotel Childress with Trade Winds band admission one dollar per person and birthday greetings listed for several local residents on Sunday including Billy Dewayne Weaver and Mrs E Holliman among others

Hotel Childress SayVo Jack Short Johnny Robinson Gay Lynn Adams Dora Diggs Matt Keith Billy Dewayne Weaver E. Holliman Lee Rothwell Orville King

Montgomery Ward Employee Picnic Enjoyed by Staff

Montgomery Ward employees gathered at Hair Park for an informal picnic with ice cream and a program. Volleyball games and guitar accompaniment provided evening entertainment for about 40 attendees.

Montgomery Ward

Obituary and Social Notes from Childress Area

Mrs. Tom Goff index special correspondent Mrs. R F Tipton of St Peters burg Fla died there Saturday. She was sister of Jim Orr and has visited here sever al times. Many local families hosted visitors from nearby towns and states including Canyon Temple Abilene Lubbock Amarillo and Houston as part of a busy social season. Couples and kin traveled to parks hospitals and relatives while others returned home after visits in Yellow Stone White Sands and New Mexico listings show numerous names and places across Childress and surrounding communities. Lieutenant Harold Smith of Fort Hood visits his parents on leave among other short social mentions and travel notes.

Tom Goff R. F. Tipton St. Petersburg Fla Jim Orr Jerry Cooper Tab Canyon Jim Phillips J. W. Bryants Buster Garners Garden Valley Roy Marions Childress Bill Kelley High Point Willard Williams Oscar W. G. Morans Patricia Roddy Houston Lilly Roddy Mickie McGuires California J. A. Stinnetts Julia Cooper Temple Frank Barksdale Joe Cooper Julia Murray Sanders Lubbock Mike Cox Amarillo J. Cox Vicky J. A. Stinnett Iowa Park L. H. Mikeals Patty Walls David Walker Abilene Pearl Shack Shackelford Lucile McCracken Frankie Childers Jim Goff Bob Goff Pitch Fork Ranch Ella Bridges Lydia Jack Harper Yellow Stone National Park Craig Sanders Denette Richarson Truman Mabry Lorenzo Duane Versheldes New Mexico Alamagordo New Mex Frankie Franks White Sands Clovis Wayne Mabry Johneon Turner Ackerly Gus’ Woods Iris Kay Brad Boyd Jackie Cagle Agate Cole Lotella Voyles Tom Goffs J. W. Abels Paris W. F. Studder Blossom Harold Smith Fort Hood Beal Smith

Marriages Rise in United States and Canada in 1963

Statisticians at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co report higher marriage numbers in 1963 across the United States and Canada compared with 1962. The finding highlights continued postwar trends of婚婚 with couples marrying at record rates.

United States Canada Metroploitan Life Insurance Co

Has Birthday for Ray Tobias in Indian Themed Party

Ray Tobias celebrated his seventh birthday with a club room party hosted by his mother Ms. Edgar Tobias. Guests included Randy Love and others with gifts, games, and refreshments, featuring an Indian themed table and party favors.

Ray Tobias Edgar Tobias Ray Randy Terry Love Rusty Riddell Tommy Cook Billy Bob Kevin Crain Brenda Tobias Janet Glenda Troy Doug Powell Paducah Jerry Tobias Delwin Debbie Ricky Tobias Waco Jeana Kay Johnston Kristy Riddell Mines Dallas Love Joe Cook T. A. Riddell C. M. Horton Gaylean Riddell T. Tobias Lowell Powell Billy Hugh Crain

Hollywood father laments family life and theater plans

The column by George Gobel humorously reflects on marriage and parenting as he notes his mother in law's constant guidance. He jokes about his children and reveals plans to star in Bye Bye Ride at the San Carlos Theater while seeking future musical theater roles.

Hollywood UPI Alice Lucy Rock of Gibraltar New San Carlos Musical Theater California Richard Burton Rex Harrison

L. S. Nichols Honored On 74th Birthday Dinner

L. S. Nichols was celebrated at a birthday dinner hosted by his daughter Roxie Nichols. Family attendees included Oees Nichols B L Nichols Robert Custer Glen and Ronnie Burchett and Mrs Iry Vogue along with the honored guest and his wife.

L.S. Nichols Roxie Nichols Oees Nichols B. L. Nichols Robert Custer Glen Ronnie Burchett Iryvogue

Five Day Forecast for Northwestern Texas Rises Warmth

The outlook shows temperatures 2 to 3 degrees above normal south and near normal north with highs from 87 to 97 and lows from 60 to 73. A gradual cooldown is not expected early in the week while rainfall ranges from 10 to 25.

Texas

Barbecue for Farmers in Rotary Bowl at Fair Park

Childress merchants buy tickets for a barbecue to be given to farmers and ranchers at the Rotary Bowl in Fair Park. A chamber and city development board discussion centered on protecting merchants from constant project solicitations. A follow up meeting is planned for September.

Childress Rotary Bowl Fair Park Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development

Local Stadium Volunteer Roles and Honorary Pageant Staff Listed

The list details stadium program sales and advertising led by Fullest, doctoring by Dr. Jack Fox, gate and parking duties by volunteers from the Rotary, Lions, and Fire Department. Awards honored by local banks and eateries. Mayor Lyons and council oversee pageant, hospitality, and junior hostesses with several names named.

Page One Bill Coopwood Freddie Cordell Jack Fox Ted Henderson The Elks Lodge Roy Key Sam Carmack Joe Cooper Bill Sager E. J Huddleston Dick Whaley Bill Hajek Rotary Lions Clubs Cecil Park Exas Highway Patrol First National Bank First State Bank Gay's Cafe C. J Lyons Wilcoxson Lawson Carmack Park Tanya Lawson Marsha Carmack Earla Carmack Pat Compton Carol Sally Darlene Park Jimmie Ruth Weir Caroline

Deadliest U.S. Train Year 1918 Fatalities Reach 266

United Press International reports the worst year for railway deaths in U.S. history occurred in 1918 with 266 fatalities across three crashes, as cited by the World Almanac.

United Press International United States World Almanac

Houdini Credits Eye Strength and Gait in Escapes

USC magician Harry Houdini, famed for escaping shackles and locked containers, credited his success to his eye strength and slight bowleggedness. He campaigned against supernatural claims, attributing all escapes to natural means.

Harry Houdini U.S

August Coat Sale Brightens Fashion Shoppe Promo

The Fashion Shoppe runs a 10 discount on all dress coats as August coats go on sale. Rev Joe Allen and Genie attend a mission conference in Glorietta and plan to return August 21. Visits include Mrs A L Heath and daughters from Amarillo and Claude with grandchildren Jerry Ross Debbie Davis and Britt Brown. J J Crim Jr of Abilene was in town on business. Harold Teeters family moving to Pampa this weekend. Jennifer Johnston spending weekend in Norman Oklahoma.

Joe Allen Genie Glorietta A. L. Heath R. B Nixon Amarillo Wheeler Davis Near Claude Davis Jerry Ross Debbie Davis Santa Anna Calif Britt Brown J.J. Crim, Jr Abilene Harold Teeters Pampa Jennifer Johnston Norman, Okla

Dow Jones Averages at 11 a.m. Rise Across Sectors

The 11 a.m. Dow Jones report shows the Industrials at 840.02 up 1.50, Rails 213.76 up 0.32, Utilities 149.31 up 0.23, and Stocks 30.02 up 0.05. Sales to 11 a.m. total 1,160.00 per share.

Dow Jones

Treasury balances and flows through August 11

UPI reports treasury data for the fiscal year ending August 11 shows withdrawals totaling 15.0737 billion dollars and deposits of 7.9498 billion dollars. Cash balance stands at 2.3846 billion, public debt at 312.4169 billion, and gold at 15.4609 billion dollars.

Washington UPI Treasury

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admitted: Mrs. John Belt today. Sandra Garrett and John Woodard on Thursday. W. B. Clynch on Thursday. Mrs. Irby Teague on Thursday. Mrs. Claude Hipps on Friday. Discharged: Frank Coleman today. Dwight Hollie today. Mrs. E. F. Stroud Jr. today. Toby Leonard today. Mrs. A. B. Dalton today. Mrs. Henry Smith today. Mrs. Roy B. Richardson on Thursday.

John Belt Sandra Garrett John Woodard W. B. Clynch Irby Teague Claude Hipps Frank Coleman Dwight Hollie E. F. Stroud Toby Leonard A. B. Dalton Henry Smith Roy B. Richardson

Temperature Readings Show August 14 1963 Pattern

The report lists the past 24 hour high of 91 degrees at 11 am and a low of 75 degrees earlier. It notes the previous year’s August 14 values with a high of 83 and a low of 62 degrees, and that temperatures follow a pattern.

Blythe Reno 107 Degrees Marks US Heat Record

The UPI report notes Blythe California reached 107 degrees, the highest among continental U.S. readings for Thursday. Hibbing Minnesota recorded a low of 32 degrees this morning. Read The Classifieds.

New York UPI U.S. Weather Bureau Alaska Hawaii Blythe Calif Hibbing Minn

Fashionettes and jewelry trends in fall accessories

The piece surveys bead necklaces with soft airiness, multi strand chains, and bold charms or watches as ideal fall mates. It notes reptile skin gloves, animal bracelets, and the rise of ear piercing for both women and men, including royal patron Queen Elizabeth and veteran piercer Cyril Wilkinson.

United Press Internationa Fashion Coordination Institute Fall Aris Womer’s Wear Daily Kenneth Lane

Who Killed Anne Frank TV Series Preview

CBS Television in the Twentieth Century unit announces a forthcoming episode titled Who Killed Anne Frank exploring the causes behind the murder of six million Jews. The discussion centers on Nazi war crimes and the impact of the statute of limitations, with Burton Benjamin guiding the project.

Adolf Hitler Reich South America Middle East Cbs-Tv Anne Frank Ducer Burton Benjamin CBS News Center The Jamin After Cronkite Choice Cbs

Rogers and Turentine reunions here

A reunion of the Rogers and Turentine families was held at Air Park with attendees from Amarillo Childress Fort Worth Sudan Lubbock Lawndal San Diego Quanah Kirkland Midland and other places. Family members named include Rogers Turentine Atkinson Drummons Lively and Smith clans along with several children.

Rogers Turentine Air Park Messrs Mines Carrol Turentine Rogers, Ark Raymond Atkinson Kirkland Harold Drummons Midland Buster Turentine Lvin Clark Jerry Howell J. D. Rogers Jimmy Rogers Gene Compton Ray Roberts Amarillo M. H. Tarentine Martin Quanah H. J. Lively Fort Worth Messrs and Ernest Legg Sudan Jerry Drummons Lubbock Bobby Atkinson Ray Rogers W. H. Smith Jack Smith Childress Mabel Lee Cullumber San Diego Bob Birney Lawndal Calif Garil Shaw H. L. Lively A. P. Hamilton Rosa Rogers Anna MaGourik Troy Rogers

Gleason Chooses Coral Club Home for Golf Lifestyle

Jackie Gleason says he chose to film his next television shows from Miami where his Coral Country Club home overlooks three golf courses. He declares he literally eats, sleeps and plays golf there.

Miami Fla Jackie Gleason Coral Country Club Gleason

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