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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1956

Page

2

Northfield News Mrs Bill Bethany Hosts and Visiting Families

Special correspondent reports guests and visiting families in Northfield and nearby towns. Names include Raydell Thom, Mrs. Jack Skinner, Mary Hudson, Calvin Nimmo, Tommy Moore, Louis, Brenda, Mike and Cindy of Matador, and numerous Thomas households with Amarlio connections.

Raydell Thomas Jack Skinner Teli Mary Hudson Childress Tom Moore Calvin Nimmo John Tommy Moore Louis Brenda Mike Cindy Matador

Monument for gas well dedication linked to Washington

A fragment notes a natural gas well near Charleston West Virginia known as Burning Spring was dedicated as a national monument by George Washington in 1775 per the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Charleston W. Va George Washington Britannica

Local social notes from Wichita Falls area gathering and visitors

Local residents and families hosted and visited over Thanksgiving and weekend events. Attendees include Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Tennison, Mr. and Mrs. Al Bryan, Jewel Murrah, Eubank family, Patrick Petri and Monika, MickieBarron, Hassell families, Martindale and Fromm kin, Conley Bishop, Allison and Fromm relatives, plus trips to Amarillo and Dallas. Health foods shipment noted at local shop.

Clifton Tennison al Bryan Jewel Murrah Baptist Training Union Convention of Texas Wichita Falls Ginny Pible Book Store Vernon Eubank Otto Petri Monika M. A. Barron Mickie Barron Texas Tech Lubbock E. J. Hassell Jim Martindale U. S. Fromm Carol Matador Weldon Fromm Conley Bishop Amarillo Eugene Allison Allison Etta B. Anderson Bill Gano Lester Phillips Estelline Martin E. Allison H. A. Scott Dewey Bushon Blaine Rideout

Community Quiz: Local Residents Share Updates

Mr and Mrs Robert Caradine and Miss Cynthia Caradine of Lubbock appear among the list of area residents and visitors. Doris Coats returns to Childress from Fort Worth while Leon Wilson and family move back to Childress from McCamey. House guests include David Evans and Dora Evans of Vega visiting Floyd Evans family. J C Spain and David visit H H Hadley and Margaret in Dumas. Loretta's Gift Shop advertises a Christmas sale with daily prizes. J B Step moves from Harris Hospital Fort Worth to daughter J W Grounds Fort Clover Lane Fort Worth. Melvin Couch and family plan Fort Worth visit. Winifred Kiigbaum visits Amarillo. Edna McDonald and Erva McDonald with Joni of Chickasha visit Ben McDonald in Thomas Oklahoma.

Dumas J. C. Spain David H. H. Hadley Margaret Loretta J. B. Step Harris Hospital Fort Worth J. W. Grounds Clover Lane Winifred Kiigbaum Fred Givens Amarillo Ben McDonald Edna McDonald Thomas Okla Mr. 9 Erva McDonald Joni Chickasha

Shivers To Be Honored At Dallas Dinner

An estimated 2,000 people are expected at a Tuesday dinner in Dallas honoring Gov. and Mrs. Allan Shivers. Speakers include Ben Wooten Dr W R White Otis Lock Oveta Hobby and Justice Ruel Walker. Phil Reagan will sing with a 15 piece Dallas Symphony Orchestra ensemble performing.

Austin Dallas Allan Shivers State Fairgrounds Ben Wooten W. R. White Baylor University Ottis Lock Lufkin Oveta Culp Hobby The Houston Post Texas Supreme Court Ruel Walker Phil Reagan Pasadena Calif Shivers Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Two US Turncoats Due In Hong Kong

Two American turncoats who remained in Red China after the Korean War are due in Hong Kong around 1 p m Sunday. Arlie Pate 26 of Carbondale Louisiana and Aaron Wilen 23 of Urania Louisiana will be taken to the Prince hotel after crossing for a news conference. The U S Consulate will issue one way passports if it finds they did not forfeit citizenship by actions in Red China.

Hong Kong Red China U. S Arlie Pate Carbondale Aaron Wilen Urania Prince Hotel United States

Eisenhower Approves Navy Rear Admiral Promotion

President Eisenhower worked in his temporary offices Saturday morning and approved the promotion of Rear Admiral Frank T. Watkins to vice admiral. Watkins currently commands the submarine force of the Atlantic fleet and will lead the anti-submarine force, Atlantic fleet, in his new role.

Eisenhower Frank T. Watkins Watkins Atlantic Fleet

Snipers Fire From Multiple City Buildings in Santiago Clash

Troops faced sniper fire at a dozen city points with gunmen firing from the Venus and Serrano buildings and the telephone company site. Skirmishes occurred in outlying areas as army and navy aircraft hovered over Santiago to spot snipers and one gunman was found atop a Serrano elevator shaft with police seizing the Casa Grande hotel to engage.

Page One Venus Serrano Telephone Company Santiago Serrano Building Casa Grande

FHA Mortgage Rate Changes for insured loans

The 5 percent base rate remains but with a 1 to 2 percent extra FHA insurance premium, totaling 5.5 percent. FHA insuring apartment loans rises from 4 to 4.5 percent, and urban renewal loans from 4.5 to 5 percent, with 1-2 percent insurance on both. Other FHA terms unchanged.

Temperature Readings Show 70-Degree Peak Friday

The 24 hour period ending 11 30 a m Saturday recorded a high of 70 degrees at 4 20 p m Friday and a low of 41 degrees at 6 20 a m Saturday. Temperatures listed for each half hour show gradual cooling from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

Syrians Fear Regional Crisis Draws In Russians

Officials predict Russian volunteers could enter Syria if Turkey or Iraq attack. Russia accuses Turkey of premeditated aggression and the United States plans active intervention. Britain and France join in concern and back US support for the Baghdad Pact while seeking a quick Suez resolution.

Syria Turkey Iraq United States Russia Britain France U. S Middle East

Proxy Continued Iron Case Highlights Bank Record Fraud

The 1941 president faced charges of making false bank entries rather than theft with potential penalties up to five years’ imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. FBI allege Rose rearranged deposits to aid local industries and resorts in a Catskill village of 4,225, juggling accounts to help merchants build capital. He allegedly falsified records and paid checks drawn on another depositor when funds were insufficient.

Page Rose FBI Catskill Mountain Hudson River

Revival sermon on baptism and tongues at House of Prayer

A revival meeting led by Rev. Tommy Wright of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Guy on Norman of Arlie is underway at 405 S. Main St Good Singing and Music directed by Tommy Wright. Services begin at 7 30 p m nightly with preaching by Rev Pearl Robinson.

Paul God Jesus House of Prayer Tommy Wright Wichita Falls Guyon Norman Arlie S. Main St Pearl Robinson

School Menu Week Highlights Main Dishes and Sides

Monday features Pork Roast with Gravy and multiple sides including Candied Sweet Potatoes Buttered Green Beans and Pear Halves with Milk. Tuesday offers Meat Loaf with Cheese Creamed Potatoes Buttered English Peas and Cabbage and Pineapple Salad with Bread and Milk. Thursday includes Roast Turkey and Dressing Giblet Gravy Buttered Broccoli Cranberry Sauce Waldorf Salad Fruit Jello with Whipped Cream Milk. Also Hamburgers Potato Chips Lettuce and Tomatoes Pea Salad Onions and Pickles Apple Cobbler Milk.

Birthday Wishes For Local Residents And Facts On Caterpillars

Say happy birthday today to Betty Black Bonnie Newberry Miss Maude Stewart and belated greetings Friday to Joe Micheal Reed and Saturday to Mrs J L Rogers. The swallowtail caterpillar is defenseless but uses dragonlike imitation eyes to deter predators.

Betty Black Bonnie Newberry Miss Maude Stewart Joe Micheal Reed J. L. Rogers

Penguin Protects Chick By Nestling On Its Feet

In a tender display the adult penguin shields its chick from the icy ground by cuddling it atop its own feet keeping the infant warm and lifted from the cold surface. The parent’s protective posture offers warmth and security during harsh conditions.

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Northfield Bill Bethany Index Nolan Thomas Winona Moon Jeanie Inman Don Gallagher Homer Anderson Teddy Hightower Allan Thomas Joe Allan Jerry Johnnie Hal Courtneys Mr. and Ebb Thomas Cee Wee Ed McCoy Bill Bethanys Clyde Kincannon J. E. Payne Abilene Delmont Hays Pete Timmons Hays Bill Wright Travis Hoover Ronnie Wyvonne Leslie Paul Cruse Flamet Jerry Thomas Rheta Hoover Boone Simpson Hal Courtney Leland Timmons J. F. Doffern J. A. Tipton N. L. Cook Childrens Christ Els A.M Troy Hackler Kate Turner Ely Banks Hristmas KC Shoes RED Goose Hartleys Wilson Vet Jeanie Collins Yn Boyra Ipe Deva Holley Glanell Webb Rickey Hamm Selinda Childress Sharon Hammit Jim Morgan Gary Compton H. M. McCaw W. H. Cole Mrs. Melvin Couch Nwe LLILL Tolcurn Roberson Eubank the Fashion Ave. B. N. W Een Rk cc Uae Brownie Hols Kodak Webb Childress, Texas City Radio & Refrigeration Powonol Portable
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