Fouke Monster Movie Funds Fouke Tourism Boom
In Fouke Arkansas the Legend of Boggy Creek draws visitors and money. Residents recount tours a local boy runs from the 79 year old Simmons house and Boggy Creek swamp while the monster, described as sasquatch, attracts curious fans and letters from across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Hale
Associated Press
Fouke
Ark
Wilt Chamberlain
Boggy Creek
Keith Crabree
Willie Smith
Arkansas
Crabtree
Smith
P&l Film Productions
Texarkana
Charles Pierce
J.D. Larey
Larey
Martinsburg
W. V
Bill Williams
Harold
Harold Smith
Ford
Fords
Perry
Richard
Joe Simmons
Simmons
Montana
Ohio
Monroe
Uncertain Word Puzzle: Shoestring Phrases and Honors
Fragmentary list asks for phrases matching clues like How Much and Edge while noting courtesy titles and biblical country and degree. The line suggests a word puzzle or crossword style inquiry without a narrative or identifiable event.
Cargill reunion and local visits in Childress Texas
Local social notes list the Cargill reunion attendees in Childress and visits by families from Amarillo Lubbock Texico Blair and Blair OK. Highlights include funeral attendance for George D. Biddy and a marriage in Abilene. Numerous cross‑town and cross‑state gatherings spotlight community ties and trips to Paducah Wichita Falls and Kickapoo Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Biddy
Charlie Corgill
John Tronee
Deana and
Finney
Joe B. King
Glenda
Freda
H. L. Corgill
Billie Wheeler
Cargill
Childress
C. R. Cargill
W. R. Greenroyd
Floyd Biddy
Paducah
George D. Biddy
Joe Allen
Clyde Perkins
S. H. Wrinkle
Alton Ryan
J. R. Jackson
Helen
Howard Martin
Minnie Woodley
Charlie Drake
Abilene
Bill Alexander
Teri Joyce Alexander
Jeffery Walker
Mike Wilson
Clyde Hackler
Mary Hightower
Wichita Falls
F. L. Decker
Ann Silvey
Johnny Rucker
Jim Fields
Roy Howard
Frank Howard
Shamrock
Kenneth Nordell
Lubbock
New Mexico
F. E. Franklin
Fort Worth
Buddy Cline
Smith Motor Company
Highway Week Designated in Texas for Better Roads
Governor Briscoe proclaims September 23 29 as Highway Week in Texas to highlight the highway system as the basic transportation resource. The observance, tied to National Highway Week, emphasizes citizen support and cooperative development with Texas Good Roads Association and the Texas Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Lorne Greene
Texas Highway Department
Texans
Texas Good Roads Association
County 4-H steer and heifer meeting set for August 23
Ronny F McNutt notes an 8 p.m. August 23 Courthouse assembly room meeting for 4-H show steers and heifers with Dr. Dennis White detailing rations and care. A separate Childress County 4-H Council gathering August 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courthouse assembly room will plan the October County 4-H Achievement Banquet. Pecan weevils threaten Young and Archer counties with recommended inspections and 5 to 7 day insecticide applications during emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronny McNutt
Courthouse
Dennis White
White
Childress County
4-H
Debra Hightower
Young
Archer
Henley Family News Ties Includes Amarillo Trip
Mr and Mrs Bruce Parr host J F Henley family members Brett Mark and Paula from Childress along with Mr and Mrs Leon Henley Laura and Sarah Brett and Paula plan to enroll at McMurry College Abilene Mrs J F Henley and Mrs Leon Henley visited Amarillo on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Henley
Bruce Parr
Brett
Mark
Paula
Childress
Leon Henley
Laura
Sarah
McMurry College
Abilene
Amarillo
Protests, boycotts swirl over Maude abortion episodes
CBS faced a crossfire as 39 affiliates refused to carry the repeats and 18 proabortion groups denounced antiabortion protesters. Sponsors including Mennen General Mills American Home Products J B Williams Pepsico and Pharmacraft pulled or adjusted ads amid pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
NEW York
Thomas Paine
CBS
Maude
John Kennedy
Mennen Co
Mennen
Alberto Culver
General Mills
American Home Products
J.B. Williams
Pepsico
Pharmacraft
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi
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Vanity Fair
Becky Sharp
Amelia Sedley
Romar
Childress, Texas
High Point News
Cretan
Tokyo
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Ronny F. McNutt
Hungary
Gibson's
Discount Center
Usda Choice Beef
USDA
Usda Choice
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