Maddox Announces Presidential Run From Georgia Capitol
Gov. Lester Maddox declared his bid for the presidency from the Atlanta capitol, promising law and order as a top plank and signaling a vigorous, nationwide campaign. He dismissed concerns about late entry and criticized Vietnam policy amid a mixed reception from politicians and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcie Rasmussen
Atlanta
UPI
Lester Maddox
President
The
United States
Maddox
Chevrolet Dealership Sold to Dub Nelson
The Childress Chevrolet dealership changes hands from James E Ragsdale to W T Dub Nelson of Dallas. The Panhandle Motor Company property and inventories are included, with Nelson to run as Dub Nelson Chevrolet at 344 Main. Ragsdale plans future moves while retaining Panhandle Motor Company Inc. as a separate entity. Nelson, a Childress native, is married to Daisy Hassell with a daughter Nancy and grandchildren Shannon and Chip.
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Childress
Chevrolet
W. T
Dub) Nelson
James E. Ragsdale
Dub Nelson Chevrolet
Ragsdale
Panhandle Motor Company
IPE
Dub Nelson
James E Ragsdale
Dallas
Main
Panhandle Motor
Nelson Ragsdale
Panhandle Motor Company, Inc
Daisy Fern Hassell
Nancy
Midland
Shannon
Chip
Nelson
The
Fights For Life. Eisenhower In Critical Condition
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower remained in critical but stabilized condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after four heart incidents since Friday. Doctors reported he was being treated with drugs oxygen and electrical stimulation and that his heart rhythm had become more stable by Saturday night. He remained alert and resting comfortably though physicians warned against optimism about his recovery.
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John Hall Washington
UPI
Dwight D Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Eisenhower
Walter Reed
Mamie
John
David
California
Julie Nixon
Barbara Anne
Susan Elaine
Europe
Ike
Army
Thomas Mattingly
Tommy O'Daniel Cleared of Swindling Charge in County Court
Tommy O'Daniel was judged not guilty in County Court on charges of swindling by worthless checks. He had entered a polo contendre plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy O’daniel
Worthlegs
Polo
Troy J Adams Among 164 Students Receiving Degrees
Troy J Adams will be among 164 students to receive bachelor’s degrees August 22 in summer commencement exercises at Abilene Christian College. Son of Mr and Mrs G A Adams 1303 Ave G Northwest Childress he majored in Bible and minored in Social Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy J
Adams
Abilene Christian College
G. A. Adams
Ave. G. Northwest
Childress, Troy
Band Director Hemphill to Receive Master’s Degree
Chil dress High School band director Norman R Hemphill will receive a Master of Music Education degree from West Texas State University Canyon. The degree completes six years of work at the school and caps an eight year tenure as band director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Hemphill
Childress
West Texas State University
Canyon
Hemphill
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Water brings new life to Lazare crowd cheers
A large Lazare crowd gathered Friday night to celebrate the arrival of drinkable water. Congressman Graham Purcell led the event but passed the honorary turn on the switch to Jim Harbison a Lazare native. Purcell noted water electricity and transport boost rural revitalization as the area adds highways and rail service.
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Graham Purcell
Lazare
Hardeman
Foard
Cottle
Caildress
Earl Wofford
Quanah
Purcell
Jimmy Harbison
Harbison
Ross Mann
Goodlett
Harris
Candy Stripers Earn Caps for Hospital Volunteer Hours
Fifteen Candy Stripers earned caps after completing at least 25 hours of volunteer work at a hospital and rest homes. Debra Smith led with 43 hours. others include Claudia Park Linda Havins Jan Thomas Susan Bird Debbie Wilhite and more. A capping ceremony was planned. closing meeting held at the Richard Bird home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob White
Debra Smith
White
Claudia Park
Linda Havins
Jan Thomas
Susan Bird
Debbie Wilhite
Gayla Hutton
Carolyn Havins
Vickie Trammell
Cathy Sims
Marv Edrington
Linda Baker
Judy Henderson
Linda Carmack
Carol Richardson
Richard Bird
Debbie Bird
Mary Sue Hargrove
Sheila Dill
Bess Walling Dies Friday in Amarillo Visit
Former Childress resident Bess Walling 67 died of a heart attack Friday noon while visiting a daughter in Prairie Grove Arkansas Funeral arrangements were pending Blackburn Shaw Amarillo She was active in local clubs and veteransAuxiliary work Survived by husband two sons two daughters and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Childress
Bess Walling
Amarillo
Prairie Grove
Ark
Blackburn Shaw
Sunset
Tex
Walling
Arkansas
William Riley Walling
Burlington Lines
North Childress Home
Sale Tax Favored 719 To 61 In Childress Vote
Residents of Childress approved a one cent sales tax to relieve city finances. The tally was 719 for and 61 against, with 780 total votes. The tax takes effect January 1 1969 and first payments arrive in April 1969. The state will levy the tax and remit to the city quarterly, retaining 2 percent for service and 5 percent as a bad debts reserve.
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Childress
Services Today For Lena Conway
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Lena Conway age 80 who died Friday at Turner Nursing Home will be held at 2 30 p m today at the First Baptist Church officiated by Rev Gene Joplin. Interment will be in the Childress Cemetery under Newberrys direction Pallbearers are Buster Halford Guy Moseley J A Farr W B Gartrell O T Rothwell and Carroll Hunt. Mrs Conway born March 1 1888 near Franklin Kentucky married W B Conway September 19 19continued on page 4
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Virgie Lena Conway
Turner Nursing Home
First Baptist Church
Gene Joplin
Calvary Baptist Church
Childress Cemetery
Newberry's
Buster Halford
Guy Moseley
J. A. Farr
W. B. Gartrell
O. T. Rothwell
Carroll Hunt
Mrs. Conway
Franklin
Kentucky
W. B. Conway
Pre-School Band Practice To Begin Monday
Norman Hemphill, band director, announced that high school marching band pre school practice starts Monday with 8 to 10 30 a m sessions for two weeks. Evening rehearsals run 6 30 to 9 p m on Monday Tuesday and Thursday nights.
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Norman Hemphill
TDOC seeks reconstitution of Texas delegation at national convention
The TDOC legal brief charges Gov Connally delegates with exclusion of Mexican Americans and Negroes and illegality in credentialing. It offers a 104 man slate and 67 alternates and would seat 100 delegates with half votes alongside the regular Texas delegation.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Texas
Democrats
TDOC
John Connally
Ralph Yarborough
Don Yarborough
Tire
Connally
Democratic Party of
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Rain totals vary across County with heavy amounts near Childress
Rain favored the Childress area with two to two and a half inches in spots. Measurements show the heaviest rainfall around Teddy Hightower southeast of Childress at two and a half inches, while others logged between .70 and 1.50 inches at various locations including High Point and the air field.
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Childress
Lakes
Carey
Anderson Mitchell Land
Red River
L. B. Ilolman
River Camp
Teddy Hightower
FAA
Air Field
Duo Arrested In Robbery Case In Justice Court
Claude Edward Branch and Paul Posey are jailed in Childress County charged with robbery by assault on two counts each. Bond set at $2,000 per count at arraignment in Justice of the Peace Court Saturday. Arrest by city police based on complaints by Tom Evans and Shirley Morrison.
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Claude Edward Branch
Paul Posey
Childress
Justice of the Peace Court
Tom Evans
Shirley Morrison
Delegates Prepare for State Democratic Convention Meet
Delegates from the 20th Senatorial District arrive for a 10 a.m. Monday meeting with State Senator Jack Hightower and Lt. Governor Preston Smith in the District Courtroom at the courthouse. A 9 a.m. public reception for Gov. Smith is at Hotel Childress.
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Jack Hightower
Preston Smith
Gov. Smith
Hotel Childress
Childress
Legion Auxiliary Family Night at Veterans Building
The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. to hear reports on Girls State and Boys State attendance. Plans are announced for the Americanism program Freedom which will be presented here September 7. Refreshments will follow.
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Legion
American Legion
Auxiliary
Veterans
Janet Gloar
Danny
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Chicago
Wallace
Sen
Leroy Johnson
South
George Wallace
Johnson
Georgia
House of Representatives
Vietnam
Lena Conway
Hightower
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