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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
2
Wednesday all day Union Flat HD Club meeting at club house. Saturday 7 p.m. Burlington Club watermelon feast at Rotary Bowl in Fair Park.
Mrs Donald Wilhite was reelected president of the Calvary Baptist Women's Missionary Union for 1956 at the church Educational building. Officers named include Grady Stamps as vice president J A Farr secretary Marlene Potts treasurer C E Wilhite and James Holton as young people leader The Mary Hill Davis Program is set for September 9 with an all day meeting and covered dish luncheon.
A lawn party honored Charles Lawrence on his ninth birthday Tuesday evening. Attendees included Ronald Jones Bobby Meason Eddie Rudasill Jerry Huddleston Jimmy Holton Larry Lawrence and the guest of honor. Supper featured hamburgers soft drinks and ice cream followed by backyard games.
A birthday note wishes FE B Harris Ben Compton Purcell and Lesie Brummett a happy birthday today with warm regard and cheerful thoughts.
Margaret A Leftwich daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Leftwich of Chil dress is combining vacation with study by attending Mexico City College in Mexico City. She lives in an urban setting and learns Spanish with most classes taught in English. The college offers BA BFA MA MFA and certificates and hosts trips to Cuernavaca Taxco Acapulco Puebla Morelia VeracruZ and Teotihuacan.
The World Friendship Group of King Memorial Methodist Church girls met at Mrs. W. M. Teague's home for a monthly meeting and foreign country study. A foreign dinner featured dishes representing six nations with girl speakers giving country facts. Attendees included Evelyn Teague, Carolyn McCoy, Elvis McFarland, Loretta Simpson, and Mrs. Teague.
The Cee Vee Community hosted an ice cream supper Tuesday in front of the Cee Vee Grocery Store. Seven-eighths of the town attended, with visitors from Fullerton California Gardena Paducah Portalas NM Childress Tell and others joining the event.
The King Memorial Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service continued the study on Indian Americans at a regular church meeting Tuesday night. Participants included Mrs. Paul Pyle Mrs. Edd Walkup and Mrs. E C Overby. Plans for a family night supper on August 31 were discussed.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild and the Knight's Circle of the First Methodist Church on the church lawn Tuesday night. Program chairwoman Mrs. Ben Munson announced the program and attendees heard reports from the School of Missions held in Lubrock. Lula Mae Carter led a discussion on A Vision of the Better Life regarding Methodist settlements and American improvement, with assistance from Linda Carter Gale Trosper and Barbara Edmondson. The meeting closed with a prayer and song Run by Mrs. T. E. Holley and a large group of members attended.
The Curtis family held its seventh reunion at Childress Fair Park with numerous members listed as attendees including Belle Burris Ed Curtis Queenie Aldridge Edna Darlene Orville Janice Lille Hill B N Adams Don Elm Orcutt Bettye Nell Bell Weldon Couch Nell Pete Howard and son J O Davidson Jimmie Davidson Stewart McCracker Jo Beth N A Shackleford Elmer Tomlin Edward Luthy Jack Curtis Howard Curtis Nellie Curtis J H Wright F H Curtis Gus Orcutt H Curtis Glen McWilliams Henry Curtis Cap Orcutt Marvin Burris Johnnie Cagle J L Marcum John Hammons H D Aldridge M W Aldridge Odell McBrayer and others.
The Business and Professional Women's Circle met at Mrs. George McAllister's home for a Bible study and brief business meeting. Mrs. Afton Richardson led the study from John 11, with a closing prayer by Mrs. W. W. Elam. Attendees included Mesdames Hugh Jones, W. W. Elam, Aston Richardson, C. L. Bain, Buddy Cline, George McAllister and Misses Christene Menefee Grace Powell. The next regular meeting is set for September 26 at the church. the September 12 session was postponed due to a revival.
Admitted: Mrs. Albert Feagin Tuesday Ada Erwin Wednesday Mrs. H. W. Baker Wednesday. Dismissed: Mrs. D. C. Blacksher and baby Tuesday Danny Charles Earp Tuesday J. H. Eddy Tuesday Co. J. Kuykendall Wednesday Mrs. Layman Hightower and baby Wednesday Ernie Holleman Wednesday.
Forecasters noted a hot Texas Tuesday with minimal rain. Central Texas remained cooler overnight while Fort Worth reached 103 degrees and Dallas 101. Early Wednesday lows included Salt Flat 62 and Dallas 80 with little moisture expected.
Senator Ellender praised the U S Soviet agricultural delegation exchange as beneficial for both nations. He acknowledged the Soviet threat but urged continued dialogue and a balanced, open visit policy so lawmakers can witness conditions firsthand. He urged a reciprocal treatment for visiting Americans.
San Antonio. Juanita Cortez 36 of Hondo died after falling from the fourth floor of Robert B. Green Hospital where she had been awaiting surgery since June 29. Acting Coroner E H Talbert ordered an investigation.
Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with scattered thundershowers. Welcomed at Quanah General Hospital are Kim bra Kathyleen Crossley, seven pounds four ounces, born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crossley Jr. at 2 30. Grandparents are Thomas E Williamson of Childress and Lewis Crossley Sr of Lubbock. Childress General Hospital welcomed an eight pounds three ounces son for Mr. and Mrs Harold Trent at 11 11 am Tuesday. Visitors include Raymond Hood of Dallas and Verna Randal of Kansas City staying with relatives in the area.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Houchins and Marilynn return home after a two week vacation in Raton Denver Estes Park Colo and Mexico. Mr and Mrs Alton Ryan Mrs Ethel Creamer and Vernie Puckett met them in Colorado and stayed a week before returning home Saturday. Miss Lula V Caudell visits Boulder Colo for vacation. Guests of her mother Mrs Frank Dorsey include Mr and Mrs Edd Weiss and Marilyn of Austin. Weekend visitors to Clyde Perkins home were Mr and Mrs J T Mitchell and son of Denver City. Miss Jeanette Cook of Quanah visits Mr and Mrs Perry Stroud.
The board stated enrollment would proceed in elementary zones without regard to race and would certify average daily attendance to the state. It pledged to allocate funds without segregation and questioned Texas Citizens Council’s legal standing to sue. Outcome could shape Texas school integration and funding for about 40 districts this fall.
Speaker Sam Rayburn said he would endorse the President using emergency funds for relief without calling Congress into session. The White House indicated aid would fund repair of public facilities including streets water systems schools and debris clearance to prevent health hazards.
The article notes that fungal growths cause significant crop losses, ranking just behind insects in damage. It discusses impact on farms, potential control measures, and urging farmers to monitor for signs of fungal infections.
The 24 hour period ending at noon today recorded a high of 100 degrees and a low of 77. The data shows inconsistent time stamps and stray digits, making a clear daily pattern unreliable.
Herbert Clift named chair man of the Lions Club Broom Sale to be held Tuesday September 13 from 5 to 8 pm at a directors meeting held this morning. Bonnie Newberry said Chester Hufstedler reported tentative October wrestling plans and the club approved Prairie Dog Town playground development at the fair park. Regular monthly reports of secretary and treasurer were approved along with other business.
Rita Burkes of Route 2 San Angelo reports losing pounds with Barcentrate and Mrs M W Giles of 415 Prest wick Blvd San Antonio says she shed 12 pounds. The ad promises a money back if the first bottle does not reveal how to lose ugly fat and urges readers to obtain Barcentrate at Texas druggists with low cost.
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