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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1966
Page
3
A New York report notes a child’s breakfast of a hamburger and custard can supply essential nutrients with fruit or juice. Trade group promotes other quick meals such as grilled cheese and milk, or milkshakes with orange juice, while ice cream may replace milk for picky eaters.
Admitted: Deane Dodge Tuesday Mrs Eolist Burist Tuesday Mrs Billy Ricks today A Hatley today Ellie Howard today Dismissed: Darrell Wayne Graham Tuesday Mrs R G Pratt Jr Tuesday Murray Dodson Tuesday Anna Dow Tuesday
Weekday 9 a m social calendar items appear. Saturday 7 30 p m Coin Club at West Texas Utilities. Band Boosters meet in Band Hall. Friday p m Estell Martin wedding in First Baptist chapel.
LANDS LEAD HOLLYWOOD Barbara Londen lands the female lead opposite Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer for Columbia. Other names in the note include Mrs W D Purcell Mrs Claude Key Mrs Sam Miller Mrs J H Jernigan Terry Trosper and Betty Clifton with a Happy Birthday tomorrow message.
NBC TV one hour special Up With People hosted by Pat Boone sparks controversy over its ideological stance and network choices. CBS declines due to policy on editorial shows while NBC fights for time with advertisers and local stations. The program aired 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EDT in color and was syndicated in 30 cities and 40 countries with 130 youth participants from several nations.
Mansfield argues NATO allies have reduced troop commitments and Eastern Europe relations have improved since 1951. He notes France wants troop withdrawal, lessening tensions, and warns against sustaining unnecessary dollar drains when U.S. commitments exceed needs.
Torrential rains in Chihuahua and North Central Texas triggered major flooding on three Rio Grande tributaries and water on U S 80 near Weatherford. A tornado hit near Fort Wolters damaging Texboro Cabinet and Perry Equipment. John Guess 19 treated after lightning strike. Local highs reached 100 in Laredo and 95 in Waco with two to four inch rainfall totals.
A UPI round of peculiar tales includes Walter J. Milan of Aurora charged with toll evasion after tossing brass washers from a 1966 Cadillac at an eastern toll plaza. A Dewsbury ad claims a clever pitch for bloodhound puppies drawing many female inquiries. In Boise, Idaho, the Western State Fair allows a late entry change as a pigeon in the male competition laid an egg and would not fly.
The Washington quarter arose after Congress halted 1916 Standing Liberty production on March 4 1931 and the first coin released August 1 1931. The portrait reflects General Washington earlier than his presidency from Houdon’s 1785 Mount Vernon bust commissioned by Virginia lawmakers and aided by Franklin Jefferson and a French envoy. John Flanagan later added the fasces and his initials on the coin’s neck truncation.
A five day forecast shows near normal temperatures with highs around 83 to 92 and lows near 69 with little rainfall. The local forecast notes considerable cloudiness and scattered showers, continuing mild conditions with daytime 68 to 88 degrees. In Temple, Mr and Mrs Jake Gallagher visit Scott and White Clinic for a routine medical examination accompanied by Mrs Orville Goodson.
Roy Crawford in room 719 at Scott and White Temple. Denver visitors Glen King and family after meeting Orville and Oford King. Fresno, Dallas, Fort Worth and Denton residents among guests at Belvis Bailey and Copeland homes. Am rillo connections and Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City visits noted among relatives and friends.
On August 31 1966 events include Charleston S C earthquake of 1886 with 41 dead, Edison patent in 1887 for motion picture device, 1954 Hurricane Carol causing 68 deaths and $500 million in damage along New England, and Peron ousted after 1955 unrest. William Saroyan born 1908. Churchill quote on Russia.
Mrs Effie Leavelle mother of Mrs Holman hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Price of Brawley California Mrs Myrtie Worth of San Jose California Mrs Buster Alsup of Terrell Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Dike Wright Delphia and Cathia of Amarillo Mrs Pearl Day of Childress Todd Dyess and Judy Green of Clarendon Tom Tobbler of Ora and Carolyn Lamert.
The 24 hour period ending 11 am today recorded a high of 86 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. For August 31, 1965 the high reached 88 degrees with a 67 degree low. The data table lists daily temperatures and a sunrise at 6 13 and sunset at 7 09.
Physicists search for a quark with a fractional electric charge smaller than that of an electron. The quest aims to confirm the existence of fundamental constituents of matter beyond known quarks and leptons.
The Fall Board Meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs will be held October 4 and 5 at the Terrace Motel in Austin. TFWC President Mrs. B. F. Seay announced the program includes workshops in all departments and many standing committees. A Trash and Treasure sale will be conducted by trustees. Mrs. Seay urged club presidents to attend or send delegates. State Board member in Charleston is Mrs. Morris Higley, member of the Charitable and Educational Fund Committee for Texas.
New members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service were honored at a Tuesday coffee in the First Methodist Church parlor. WSCS officers and circle chairmen hosted the event and announced a weekly start time of 3 p.m. for circle meetings.
The piece argues about rising motorcycle accident deaths in the U.S. and cites experts urging licensing in some states. It offers practical safety rules: learn your bike, warm up the engine, ensure horn and lights, wear helmet and protective clothing, ride single file, obey laws, and use proper braking and turning techniques. It emphasizes rider responsibility and cautious interaction with motorists.
The Weather Bureau logged a high of 105 degrees at Imperial California on Tuesday and a low of 33 degrees at Kalispell Montana this morning.
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