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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1963

Page

2

Nelly Don Skipper Middy Dress For Fall

The Skipper Middy dress from Nelly Don features double knit worsted wool in Green Ivy Flame Red Taupe and Black. Available in sizes 8 to 18 and showcased in Mademoiselle.

Pill swallowing tips from nurses aid difficult patients

Patricia McCormack reports, nurses advise disguises and stage setting to help difficult pill swallowers. Tips include hiding pills in soft food, replacing prune pits, crushing into capsules, and careful tongue placement to ease swallowing.

Patricia McCormack New York UPI Squibb Nurses Iay

American Legion Auxiliary Supper Planned for Friday

American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a supper at 7 30 p m in the Veterans Building. Those planning to attend should call Mrs Charles Harrison.

American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Building Charles Harrison

Odets remembered as craftsman not mythic genius

The obituary honors Clifford Odets as a skilled craftsman and theatre master who brought electricity to stage works like Waiting for Lefty and Golden Boy. It notes his Hollywood experiments, his reluctant TV interest, and his belief that he was a professional writer. Odets died at 57 after a cancer battle, leaving a body of work that reflects his theatre roots and tempered by film ambitions.

Richard Boone Boone Odets Lefty T Swim Cecil B. DeMille Nbc-Tv Navy

Pentagon chief says test ban helps U S military

In Washington the Pentagon research chief told the Senate the limited nuclear test ban treaty would improve the U S military position. In Jerusalem UN observers rushed to probe latest Israel Syria flare up ahead of a Security Council meeting. In Fort Worth a hotel owner said he may sell the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells to Frank Crombie for 825000. Eunice Kennedy will stand in for Jacqueline Kennedy as White House hostess during Afghan king and queen visit.

Washington UPI Pentagon Senate Today U. S Jerusalem Israel United Nations Israhe Syria U. N. Security Council Kennedy Eunice Jacqueline Kennedy White House Afghanistan Sargent Schriver Peace Corps

Fashion notes signal gloves and accessories revival in fall

United Press International reports longer sleeves return to ready to wear and four to six button gloves reappear with winter styles. Convertible blouses offer dress up or down options with a tie feature. Fur felt hats and ostrich trim rise for evening wear, suede gains multi color printing without sacrificing feel, per H S Snyder Leather Co.

The Leather Industries of America Norman Norell H. S. Snyder Leather Co Haverhill Mass

First Baptist Sally Fite Circle Meets on Tuesday Morning

Mrs. Frank Decker hosted the First Baptist Sally Fite Circle meeting Tuesday morning. Mrs. Margaret Simpson led the lesson in the absent study chair man’s role. Calendar of Prayer was read by Mrs. Jack Quisenberry who gave the dismissal prayer. Attendees included Mrs. J. D. Johnson, George Spear, and Truman Webb.

Frank Decker Sally Fite Margaret Simpson Jack Quisenberry Meadame J. D. Johnson George Spear Truman Webb

First Baptist Circle Hosts Interfering Program on Sharing Possessions

Women of the circle met with Mrs. Henry Baker Sr. Tuesday morning for an program on Sharing Possessions led by Mrs. Bill Woods. Mrs. Woods closed with prayer after an offering for community mission work. Attending were Mrs. Glenn Buckley and others.

First Baptist Henry Baker Sr Bill Woods Bobby Chaffin Jack Sides Woods Mmes Glenn Buckley

Sharing Possessions Program At Mrs Cheatheam Home

Members met Tuesday at Mrs C J Cheatheam to hear a program on Sharing Possessions. Participants included Mines D O Nash W E Rule E E Smith and E J Woods with Mrs Gene Smith leading Calendar of Prayer and Mrs Nash praying for missionaries. Mrs Cheatheam accompanied her daughters Rebecca and Joan in a hymn and refreshments followed for those present including Mrs Mittie Newberry.

C. J. Cheatheam Mines D. O. Nash W. E. Rule E. E. Smith E. J. Woods Gene Smith Nash Cheatheam Rebecca Joan Mittie Newberry

Tell Southside Baptist WMU Meets for Royal Service Program

The regular session opened with a hymn and scripture readings by Mrs. Charley Whitten and Mrs. J. C. Smith. The program, themed Turning Away From the Truth of God, concluded with a unison prayer, listing Mines, C. G. White, Ernest Rea, John Browning, Calvin Nevels, and Miss Aubrey Testerman among participants.

Tell WMU Tell Southside Baptist Charley Whitten J. C. Smith Mines C. G. White Ernest Rea John Browning Calvin Nevels Aubrey Testerman

Local forecast shows hot period with mild nights

Clear to partly cloudy through Thursday with lows 70 to 75 and a high near 98. Five day outlook lists near normal temps, highs 88 to 94, and lows 60 to 72. Slight cooling toward weekend with 1 to 0.5 inch precipitation mainly south and scattered thunderstorms late in the week.

Births and local notes from Childress area hospitals

Mr and Mrs Wolley Garrett welcomed a daughter born Tuesday at Childress General Hospital weighing six pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Gene Chapman announced the birth of a son at 12 17 pm today in Childress General Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. Joyce Virginia Richerson listed as a patient at St Anthony's Hospital Am arillo. Dr S H Townsend in Austin on business and visiting his son John a patient at Baylor Hospital Dallas. Franks Buster in Fort Worth on American Legion Post business. Derril Peabody left for Manhattan Kansas after visiting relatives. Joe Rasco family to move to Amarillo.

Wolley Garrett Childress General Hospital Gene Chapman S. H. Townsend Austin John Baylor Manhattan Kan Joe Rasco Amarillo

Doris Sharpley Circle Meets at Mrs Lyons Home

The Doris Sharpley Circle of First Baptist convened Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs C J Lyons with Mrs C E Richardson leading opening prayer. Mrs Lyons announced the WMU meeting will be in Vernon on September 16, and the August Community Missions project to aid a needy school child was conducted. Mrs Johnny Williams led the program Sharing Possessions, assisted by Mrs Leonard King and Mrs Carl Hudson. Mrs King read the Calendar of Prayer and led the dismissal prayer. Refreshments were served to those mentioned and Mrs E T Pistole and Mrs B F Lovelace.

Doris Sharpley First Baptist C. J. Lyons C. E. Richardson Lyons WMU Vernon Community Missions Project Johnny Williams Leonard King Carl Hudson King E. T. Pistole B. F. Lovelace

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admitted: Mrs Gene Chapman today Mrs J B Priest Tuesday Mrs Marie Paisley Tuesday Mrs Erwin Carter today Ms Maude King today R L Yarbrough today Dismissed: Melton Havins today Mrs Ada Gillespie Tuesday Mrs Winnie Sisco Tuesday Mrs Jerry Ross and baby Tuesday Gene Thomas and baby today Mrs O W Jones today

Gene Chapman J. B. Priest Marie Paisley Erwin Carter Maude King R. L. Yarbrough Melton Havins Ada Gillespie Winnie Sisco Jerry Ross Eg R, T, McKeever Inl T, Smith Gene Thomas Baby O, W, Jones

Birthday Wishes Posted for Local Women

Community members note birthdays for Mrs Lois Ward today and several others including Linda Liles Mrs Louis Raney Fred Story Carolyn Rae Mooney Marsha Carmack Mrs Columbus Lewellen Mrs H W Fite and Mrs Buck Ward with celebratory messages.

Lois Ward Linda Liles Louis Raney Fred Story Carolyn Rae Mooney Marsha, Carmack Columbus Lewellen H. W. Fite Buck Ward

House investigates merit system claims over promotions policy

The House Post Office and Civil Service Committee ordered an inquiry after complaints that federal departments and agencies may have implemented discriminatory employment practices promoting Negroes over more experienced whites in Dallas promotions and other areas.

Dallas House Post Office and Civil Service Committee

Salt dominates chemical manufacturing as a basic material

Salt remains the most used basic input in chemical production, surpassing all other materials in total usage and forming a foundational element across industries.

1963 Oil Bowl Princess Clara Ann Robinson Honored

Robert L. McCathren commends Childress High School student Clara Ann Robinson as Wichita Falls honors its 1963 Oil Bowl Princess. The Mas Kat Shrine Oil Bowl proceeds benefit crippled children in Texas and Oklahoma, with Queen Pageant and half time activities led by Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Childress Texas Maskat Shrine Wichita Falls Oklahoma Clara Ann Robinson Childress High School Robert L. McCathren

Hospital expenses rise to record $10.13 billion in 1962

The American Hospital Association reports total expenses for 7 028 hospitals reached a record $10 129 216 000, up 7.3 percent from 1961, reflecting growth across the hospital system.

United Press International American Hospital Association Association

Local Social Visits From Wide-Rown Figures

A crowded note lists numerous visits and gatherings across Texas and neighboring states. Names include E E Scott, Jennie Blackwell, Sherrie Dechart, Mike Dechart, Roy Wygal, Cindy Keel, Edith Garner, D Caussey, Knox City, Six Flags trip plans, Vernon Trent, Amarillo, Crosbyton, Estelline, Canyon, Lockney, Plainview, Hobbs New Mexico, Phoenix Arizona, Mena Arkansas, Lubbock, Abilene, Memphis, Shawnee, Amrillo, Los Angeles, Lamarr County reunion in Lubbock, and other family connections and visitations.

E. E. Scott Jennie Blackwell Okla Sherrie Mike Dechart Wichita, Kan W. D. McDonald Roy Wygal Cindy Keel Edith Garner Don Caussey Daughters Midland J. C. Smith Alton D. Causseys Knox City Caussey O. W. Caussey Dallas Six Flags Vernon Trent Amarillo Ernest Rea Earl Fain Crosbyton Bill Robertson Vernon Alroin Estelline Edwin Whatt Less Benham Canyon Hilton Benham Lewis Golden Lockney Dale McClure Plainview Marvin Crain Fuller Pryor Arkansas A. T. Fox Royce Spencer and Sons Hobbs N. M Jim Phillips Hugo Tilley Phenex Eva Polkinghorne Fresno Calif J. A. Stinnett J D. Cox J D Cox Goodall Hospital Memphis Shawnee, Okla Juanita Stephens Barry Burns New York J. W. Ables Willie Tom Sudder Paris Murray Sanders Juanita Joe Cooper Linda Hunter Los Angles Woodrow Hunter High Point J. D. Hudsow Craig Sanders Donna Lamarr County Lubbock Tommy Garrison Tom Juanita Stinenett Iowa Park L. H. Micheah Carlton Walls J. A. Stinenett

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