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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

7

Hospital committee notes and dismissal list

Saturday to Monday lists cover members and attendees for the Hospital committee with several names and days of attendance. The record ends with a dismissal and a final string of names including Wellington and Naomi Grafton.

Danette Inman Marvin Lynch Wellington Ettie Leach Michael Williams Robert E. Wright Luther Miller Robert Johnson J. H. Lumpkin Roy Stamps Naomi Grafton Ruby Thomas Joe Eddins

Local Social and Family Notes from the Area

Mr and Mrs Gus Nelson of San Antonio plan a visit to see her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C B Sikes. Miss Evelyn Teague of Dallas visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Teague. David Esslick returned to work after an electrical shock last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S L Cheatheam hosted their son and family Harold Cheatheam and Marla of Irving for the weekend and attended the funeral of Uncle Charlie Johnston Wynn in Memphis. Harold Cheatheams also visited other relatives and Mr Wynn's funeral. Mr and Mrs Carroll Cheatheam spent the weekend in Amarillo.

Gus Nelson San Antonio C. B. Sikes Evelyn Teague Dallas Mrs Marvin Teague David Esslick S. L. Cheatheam Harold Cheatheam Marla Irving Harold Cheatheams Charlie Johnston Wynn Memphis Mr. Wynn

In Memoriam Frank Dakil Honored by Childress City Council

The Childress City Council records a tribute to Frank Dakil who died August 21 1971 a longtime resident active in religious civic and political life including service on the City Council. The resolution dated August 23 1971 is signed by Mayor C J Lyons and City Manager Louis Sally.

Frank Dakil A.D City of Childress Frank Dakis C. J. Lyons Louis Sally

Dakil family notes memorial for Saint Peter’s Cathedral

Survivors include wife Betty a son Dr Tanell Dakil of Altus Oklahoma three daughters Mrs R B Tanner Eleanor and Linda Dakil a sister Mrs F Harfouch of Beirut and three brothers Arthur Dallas Ted Hereford Radi Beirut and five grandchildren A memorial fund is set for Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Jedeidet Lebanon destroyed by fire and to be rebuilt U S Command aims to prevent antigovernment and anti American demonstrations by veterans groups and students during the current crisis Thieu rejects Ky proposal to resign and call new election with potential opposition to Thieu voting planned for Oct 3

Maskat Shrine Temple Betty Tanell Dakil Altus Okla R. B. Tanner Vernon Eleanor Linda Dakil Dallas F. Harfouch Beirut Lebanon Arthur Dakil Ted Dakil Hereford Radi Dakil U.S Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Thieu

Be Still and Know God in Uncertain Times

A speaker questions humanity’s drive to explore space and the moon arguing the Lord may judge boundless ambition. He cites Genesis on language and scattering and urges quiet devotion amid unrest and ungodliness today. The remark reflects religious concern about progress and divine sovereignty.

Moon God

Cost of living freeze details and exemptions explained

A Q and A on wartime price controls covers fringe benefits, across the board effects, and which prices may rise. Exemptions require gross inequities and responses from OEP are not guaranteed. Retroactive pay during the freeze is largely forbidden and most wage increases are restricted until lifting.

New York Philadelphia Seattle OEP Office of Emergency Preparedness Treasury John B. Connally Connally

Services Held For Jessie Allen Pearce In Socorro

Final rites for Jessie Allen Pearce 50 were held in Socorro New Mexico with Rev Gordon Stirling conducting and burial there. Pearce a former Childress resident died last Wednesday and was brother of Mrs E D Etheredge and Mrs A L Clements of Childress.

Jessie Allen Pearce Socorro N.M Gordon Stirling Childress E. D. Etheredge A. L. Clements

Redistricting Board Formed Under Texas Constitution

The Texas redistricting board includes Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes House Speaker Gus Mutscher Atty Gen Crawford Martin State Comptroller Robert Calvert and Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong The panel has 60 days to draft a Senate plan with at least three votes and can have the full force of law if approved by a three member majority A court has ruled the House plan unconstitutional and Gov Smith criticized the board for not acting further

Ben Barnes Gus Mutscher Crawford Martin Robert S. Calvert Bob Armstrong Senate U. S Texas Secretary of State Jones Martin State Supreme Court Preston Smith Smith

Thieu Overtakes Ky as Active Candidate in Vietnam Vote

US officials mull policy shifts if Thieu runs unopposed as Ky quits campaigning and proposes a joint resignations plan. Ky urges a 90 day new election while observers doubt Thieu will accept. A legislator calls the crisis beyond American control. A letter from Joe Harcrow laments space race cost and warns of national sin.

Thieu Ellsworth Bunker United States U.S Vietnam Supreme Court Senate Bunker

Lions Club hosts coaches and honors long-time members

Head coach Charlie Johnston and aides James Collinsworth and Jackie Smith spoke at the Lions Club program about community support for athletics. They noted 70 junior high and 69 high school athletes, 19 seniors, and outlined plans to improve with district play. Pins honored members including Howard Newberry and Alton Ryan along with several others.

Charlie Johnston James Collinsworth Jackie Smith Lions Club Johnston Collinsworth Smith Bobcats Howard E. Newberry Alton Ryan LeRoy Gaines Robert G. Butler Truman McFarland J.D. Michie Weldon Hayes Dick Preston Warner Stevens Glen Stiner Roy Key Wheeler Lions Club Wheeler Stiner Wellington John Dodgen

City rents reservoir space to Marie Davis near Carey

Council agreed to rent Efrid reservoir property to Marie Davis for 35 dollars monthly. The council also approved buying a bicycle for a youth aiding trash collection in Fair Park after a truck collision. Childress Fire Department reported only six of 35 volunteers had water resistant clothing. the matter will be investigated.

Efrid Carey Marie Davis Fair Park Childress

Novak FHA career spans Texas counties to Temple office

Novak FHA served as an Assistant County Supervisor in Childress and later held county roles in Pearsall and Beeville before advancing to the FHA state office in Temple. He and his wife have a daughter named Lana.

East Texas Lueders Abilene Longview Sephen Louis Scobee Don Allen Gabler Eugene Walker Red River Childress Wichita Falls Mineral Wells Plainview Graham Young County Panhandle North Texas FHA Pearsall Beeville Temple Lana

Freeze Rules and Price Powers Under War-time Surcharge

The policy explains that discounts remain allowed during the price freeze, with the 10 percent 30 day rule setting the ceiling for all goods. It also notes limited authority over interest but not profits, and restaurants must absorb rising costs while benefiting from declines. The passage mentions debate over redistricting authority if court rulings proceed.

Federal Reserve Board

Houston School Board Dismisses Superintendent Garver

The Houston School Board voted 4-3 to dismiss Dr. George Garver after one year and pay him 82,000 for the remaining contract. Garver called the move political and will appeal to the Texas Educational Agency later.

Houston, Tex Houston School Board George Garver Garver Texas Educational Agency

Welch reveals net worth drop amid city finances

Houston Mayor Louie Welch released financial statements showing net worth falling from 461 817 in 1970 to 104 288, saying the loss cost him and his family. The disclosure comes as scrutiny of his dealings with Frank W. Sharp is cited.

Houston Tex Louie Welch Frank W. Sharp Welch

Mutscher admits 1969 stock investments linked to aide trades

The Houston Chronicle reports Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher testified he began buying National Bankers Life Insurance Co. stock in 1969 without knowing his top aides were also purchasing. He said the investments had no connection to Frank W. Sharp's push for a state bank deposit insurance corporation. AAA accuses Ralph Nader of harassment and foul language in calls to officials amid highway safety lobbying.

Houston The Houston Chronicle Texas Gus Mutscher National Bankers Life Insurance Co Chronicle Mutscher Frank W. Sharp Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington American Automobile Association Ralph Nader AAA Association

UAW Leader to Meet Meany on Wage Price Freeze Strategy

Detroit AP report says United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock will meet AFL-CIO President George Meany Wednesday to discuss coordinating opposition to President Nixon's wage Price freeze. Washington AP notes U.S. Rep Henry Gonzalez asks Nixon to address Will Wilson role in Texas stock manipulation claims. Housing market moves aim to stabilize rates with $800 million freed by savings and loan associations.

Washington Treasury John B. Connally Detroit United Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock Afl-Cio George Meany Nixon U.S Henry Gonzalez D-Tex Will Wilson Texas Gonzalez Wilson Federal Home Loan Bank Fund Savings and Loan Associations

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Hospital Commetews M. A. Barron Barney Foley Eddie Barnes E. L. Davis Frank Mitchell W. M. Watson Terry Moran C. R. Floyd W.H. Griffin Lee Patterson May McConnell E. J. Huddleston Ted Poling Denzil McAlister Vicki Trosper Mrs. Carroll Cheatheam Amarillo Memoriam Dakil Pearce Tower of Babel Noah Joe Harcrow Novak Dobie and South Houston High School EL Paso, Tex Small Business Administration Hillary Sandoval Jr Providence Memorial Hospital Sandoval SBA Fort Lauderdald Fla Jackie Gleason Associated Nader Soviet Union Juan Jose Torres Bolivia Jcpenney
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