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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
3
Social calendar lists a Friday start for a Methodist laymen retreat at Ceta Canyon through Sunday. A Saturday 8 pm pre nuptial shower will be held at the J A Stinnett home in Tell.
Forecast calls for scattered showers this afternoon and night with clearing later. Temperatures in the mid 60s, high near Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Barksdale and their daughter with family return from HemisFair in Austin. Mrs S W Hunter visits by granddaughter Keith Howlett Kirk Bruce Mary Doyle from Beeville.
Six patients were admitted to the hospital this week, including Mrs. Hoyt Fulenwider, Gwen Kindrick, Mrs. James Ricks, B. Clements, Letha Lankford, and an unnamed Wednesday admission.
Kevin Crain son of Mr and Mrs Billy H Crain celebrated his seventh birthday on August 8 with a home party. Traditional cake and ice cream were served and games were played. Guests included Mrs Glenn Carroll Janelda Tammy Donna Rush Timmins Clay Mrs Charley Neskorik Danny Mrs Gaylean Riddell Cristy Mrs Bobby Jones Billy Brady and Mr and Mrs Joe Crain.
An over the counter fat reduction ad offers Galaxon tablets for $3.90 with a money back guarantee. It claims no thyroid or digitalis content and promises removal of excess fat and longer life. Harp Drug Store and Childress Mail Order advertise the product as safe with a full refund if unsatisfied.
NBC news chief Reuven Frank defends Sandor Vanocur's analytical convention commentary while stressing professional discipline. He notes NBC will provide gavel to gavel coverage at Chicago 1968 and 1972 conventions, with Huntley and Brinkley main booth voices and a live, process oriented approach.
Cee Vee Church members hosted an ice cream supper after evening services to honor Minister Doug Nelson his wife and daughter Mary Pawn. The Nelsons, active for six years, will graduate from Abilene Christian College this month and move to Davis California where he will serve a church. Attendees included Reese Mitchell Tracey Evans Tate Timmons Charles Neskorik Danny Ballard and several others along with Lenna Samek Annice Timmons Tammy and Terry Riddell.
Birthday wishes go out to Billy Dewayne Weaver tomorrow from Mrs. E Holliman and Mrs. Lee Rothwell, with loving thoughts from UOFrville ing.
A report notes a soldier predicts further violence after an attack on the Truc Giang airbase, located 42 miles southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta. The fragment references ongoing combat near the base as authorities assess security and potential reprisals.
Marcel Thil, former world middleweight champion in 1932, died in Cannes after a long illness and injuries from two auto accidents last year. He was 64. Frank Brovies of Arkansas and Pepper Rodgers of Kansas were named among four coaches for the All-American All-Star Bowl to be played January 4 in Tampa.
A noisy summer warns of steam box risk and suggests gas air conditioning as a rugged alternative. Lone Star Gas touts a compressorless design with fewer moving parts for dependable service, inviting free estimates for cooling needs.
Education piece urges graduates to plan for September with open college spots and alternative paths. Highlights using guidance offices and ads to find two year or specialized programs, explains realistic job goals, and notes evening courses as ongoing education. Mentions South Dakota and Louisiana lakes as distant trivia.
Frank Howard drove in all the Senators runs with a solo homer in the fourth and a three run shot in the ninth for his 34th homer. Dennis Higgins earned his third win while Tom Murphy took the loss for the Yankees. Jerry Stephenson notches his second victory with help from Gary Wasilewski and Al Lyle. Horace Clarke contributed a two run single and Bill Robinson homered for New York. Stan Rohnson picked up his 11th win with Steve Hamilton aiding in relief.
Righthander Roger Nelson, 1-1 with Baltimore, recalled from Rochester IL after catcher Andy Etchebarren placed on the disabled list with a broken knuckle in his right hand.
Dr. Lloyd Thompson told psychiatrists at the International Mental Health Congress that Edison Rodin Wilson and Einstein shared spelling difficulties. He cited Edison letters showing childish misspellings and notes on Woodrow Wilson learning letters late. Thompson suggested emotional issues may hinder reading and spelling development.
Ralph William Moore a cat dealer and a friend faced charges Monday in London after police alleged they stole 22 cats.
James E Dillard of 200 Main St serves with the First Marine Division in South Vietnam. His unit conducts large and small scale combat actions with tanks artillery amphibian tractors and engineers. They also run civic action programs to help Vietnamese communities build wells culverts bridges and schools funded through the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund.
An Air France plane blew a tire and swerved into the mud at Kai Tak Airport. All 61 aboard survived with no injuries as the flight marked 30 years of service between Paris and Hong Kong.
Erroneous items or misprints may appear in the columns of The newspaper. The notice references a March 8 filing and a Sunday stamp. corrections will be sent to individuals or firms as needed.
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