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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

5

Lady Marine Publicity Head Of Corps Band Leads With Quiet Talent

Jimmie Pickel, publicity director of the United States Marine Band, is a noncombatant leader with two nonmusic degrees. She joined in 1951 after hearing of a need for lady Marines and now coordinates press notices and concert outreach for the White House ensemble.

Lady Marine Publicity Corps’ Band Washington Jimmie" Pickel Jimmie Virginia Ann Pickel United States Marine Band Temple University Philadelphia Northwestern University Evanston Lady Marines Tootl Albert Schoepper White House

Colorful Wood Stains Vie With Paint In Popularity

The piece discusses a 1950s trend toward color in finishes, highlighting a new line of 169 color custom finish wood stains for DIYers. It explains how muted tones enhance grain while bright colors create dramatic effects, and includes application steps for open and close grain woods, plus a reader Q A on fixing a loose dowel joint with glue and clamping.

Milady Martin-Senour Paint Company

Hofheinz Faces Charges in City Hall Tug of War

City council members, in a months long battle over strong mayor form, suspended Hofheinz and brought eight charges of alleged misconduct seeking his removal. Hofheinz refused to surrender and ordered employees to ignore 25 subpoenas.

Ecouncilmen Hofheinz

Council Acts On City Staffing And Sales In Long Session

The council halted teenage curfew action pending study. The city building inspector position was abolished and City Manager Joe Howard will cover duties without pay raise. Louis Sally became City Secretary and Treasurer. All housing area units at Childress Air Field sold for 3300 dollars. Bids for boilers were rejected and loading zones were eliminated as abuses were found. Routine matters were handled.

Childress Joe Howard Louis Sally Childress Air Field

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