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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1963

Page

2

Majority of Same Spots in High School

Teachers at Childress High School largely return to their prior subjects with several new hires. Richard Couch teaches biology. C L Carter civics and world history. Mary M Denny typing. W L Ellerbrook general science chemistry physics. Z J Harmon distributive education. Bobby Hart head coach and boys physical education.

Childress High School May Blackwell Iibrarian Richard Couch C. L. Carter Mary M.denny W. L. Ellerbrook Z. J. Harmon Bobby’ Hart Mary Jane Heath Norman Hem Nil Don Howard Fish Agnes Helen Johnson Loretta Kaplan Nellie Kennedy Truman Kidwell Fyariges Lang Carolyn Miller LeRoy Mor Imogene Murray Charlene LeRoy Reeves Arvil B. Shew Atis Martha Wallin Keneth West Gine Iere Lanier Cecil George

Health Hint for Safe Medicine Storage and Care

Keep medicines in a dry safe place and discard empty bottles. Do not treat persistent illness or severe injuries yourself. Call your doctor for medical advice and guidance.

New Teachers Added to Junior High Staff

Three new teachers join Junior High next term: Richard Hughett teaches seventh grade social studies and leads as head coach, Ray Don King handles eighth grade science and assists as coach, and Barbara Kyle teaches morning physical education. Returning staff include J R Bryan, Lillie Castl, Aggie Gaines, Mary Hamilton, and others.

Richard Hughett Ray Don King Barbara Kyle Hughett King Miss Kyle J. R. Bryan Lillie Castl Aggie Gaines Mary R. Hamilton Brownie Kimbrough Marie Leslie Julia Jefferies Zelma Lane Josephine Pryor Charlotte Sally Aline Smith Peggy Smith Audrey Storm Gertrude Watkins Nola Yarbrough

Lunchroom Participation Encouraged At Wilson Cafeteria

Lunchrooms will serve meals starting the first day of school with high school students invited to Wilson cafeteria. Students pay 35 cents per meal with milk, adults 40 cents. Participation is essential to keep lunchrooms operating. younger students eat at their own schools. In 1962 63, 86,121 pupil lunches and 7,408 adult lunches were served, totaling 93,529.

Wilson

Improvements At Various Schools From Summer Work

Improvements and additions were made at multiple campuses during summer. New roofs were installed at Junior High and Wilson cafeteria. Classrooms received resurfacing, waxing, and polishing floors. Wilson halls and cafeteria were repainted. J. J. Rhoad School added a new feature as part of the upgrades.

Wilson

School assignment plan by addresses for next term

The document lists campus allocations by address for Wilson Jr High East Ward and Robert E Lee, detailing grade groups and special education, with balancing rules for load. Exceptions may be made to balance classrooms and handle unusual circumstances.

Wilson N. W. Childress Robert E. Lee Jr. High S. E East Ward Junior High S. W N.E

School Day Hours Listed For Newcomers

The article outlines school-day schedules for the upcoming year. Classes start at 8 30 a m for all grades with early dismissal times for different grades: first and second at 2 30 p m, third at 3 p m, and fourth through twelfth at 3 40 p m.

Faculty Meeting Set for August 29 at High School

The first general faculty meeting for superintendent principals and all teachers will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday August 29 in the high school auditorium. Campus meetings will follow immediately on each campus.

Eight-student science table installed and rooms repainted

Eight-student science table has been installed along with repainting of rooms and halls. Two new tables provided for the homemaking room and all floors resealed waxed and polished.

Lt Landrum Undertakes Annual Summer Training

Lieutenant Jimmy F. Landrum son of Mr and Mrs Alten Landrum addresses Childress Texas undergoing two weeks of active duty training in the adju tant general section at Headquarters VIII US Army Corps Austin He is a Childress High School graduate and West Texas State College business administration graduate prior to joining the Army in April 1960 He works for Central Life Assurance Company in Austin Landrum wife Barbara and son Mark Alan reside in Austin Headquarters VIII US Army Corps handles administration training and supply for Army Reservists in Texas New Mexico.

Austin Army Reserve Jimmy F. Landrum Alten Landrum Second Street Childress Adjutant General Section Viiii. S. Army Corps Landrum Childress High West Texas State College Canyon Army Central Life Assurance Company Barbara Mark Alan Isabelle U.S. Army Corps Texas New Mexico

Ferryboat Capsizes Off Okinawa Killing Two Missing

A Japanese ferry Mi dori Maru carrying 209 aboard capsized in a sudden storm off Kamiyama Island near Naha Okinawa. An extensive U.S. and Okinawan rescue saved most, with 151 rescued, two dead, 58 missing, and two American servicemen unaccounted.

Naha Okinawa UPI U.S Kamiyama Island Kume Island

Reading Workshop Set for Junior High Library

A reading workshop will be held at the Junior High library for all elementary teachers and others interested. A date will be announced with the start of the school term. A consultant from Lubbock will speak and provide audio visual aids to reading instruction.

Lubbock

Sealed Bids Sought for DPS Communications Building

Legal notice states that sealed bids will be received by the Building Engineering and Management Division of the State Board of Control in Austin, Texas until 11:00 AM August 29, 1963 for construction of the Texas Department of Public Safety Communications Building in Childress Texas. Plans specifications and instructions available at the Board of Control. Bids must follow state procedure.

State Board OF Control Austin Texas Texas Department OF Public Safety Communications Childress Board OF Control

Estes Land Near Pecos Closed Amid Turmoil

Pecos residents push to close Billie Sol Estes estate after a tax lien and lawsuits. Estes faces appeals on fraud and conspiracy charges with 23 years in prison. he opened a lavish public tour house dubbed the Pecos Palace, drawing mixed local reaction.

James T. Young PECOS UPI Tychon Billie Sol Estes Estesland Pecos Palace Estes Abilene E. L. Brewer Jis

CHS Member of SASS and C

Childress High School is a member of the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The regional accrediting body requires member schools to uphold high academic standards and ongoing self evaluation. Graduates from member schools may gain college acceptance in the United States without an entrance examination, except for placement purposes.

Childress High School Southern of Secondary Schools and Colleges Ary College United States

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