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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1955

Page

2

Strong bid to enlist unions in AFL CIO merger talks

New York reports a strong bid to enlist independent unions in the AFL CIO merger. George Meany said two major unaffiliated railroad unions may affiliate after a five day merger conference. H. E. Gilbert of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and W. P. Kennedy of the Brotherhood of Trainmen will attend as invited guests.

New York Afl-Cio George Meany AFL Cio-Afl CIO Free World H. E. Gilbert Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen W. P. Kennedy Brotherhood of Trainmen Meany Engineers and Firemen John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis

Locals announce births and visitors from Childress area

Mr and Mrs Sam Lewellen welcome a nine pound two ounce son born at 5 35 pm Friday in Childress General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dwayne Powers announce a daughter Lawayne seven pounds six and one half ounces born at 6 pm last Saturday. Grandparents Earl Scarbrough Roy Powers reside in Childress. Recent guests in Henry Storms home include Larry and Norma Bridges Odessa. Dinner guests include Jack Sasser family Pueblo Colo Norman Harp Lubbock Mrs Dwayne Storm and son Lubbock and Gus McDaniel Kirkland. Other visitors Mr and Mrs Albert Storm Kirkland. Register daily for prizes to be given Monday Tuesday Wednesday.

Sam Lewellen Childress General Hospital Lawayne Dwayne Powers Lubbock Childress Earl Scarbrough Roy Powers Henry Storm Larry Norma Bridges Odessa Storm Jack Sasser Pueblo Colo Norman Harp Dwayne Storm Gus McDaniel Kirkland Albert Storm Register Daily

Loretta's Gift Shop Hosts Weekend Visitors

Weekend guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Jarrell include Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Harvey and others visiting Vernon for business. The column notes trips to Vernon and Lubbock, and mentions a sale ad for Loretta's Gift Shop with three days of special values from First Monday through Wednesday.

Loretta A. L. Harp Carson Neno Amarillo Willie Mae Welch Harvey Vernon C. D. Overby Ronald Atkinson Atkinson Tom Fisher Tommy Lubbock Rockne Des

Reeves Family and Celia Cobl er Named in Sanger Notice

Mr and Mrs C W Baird of Sanger announced Reeves and family and Celia Cob ler as recipients in a local social notice.

W W Ward Hospitalized in Amarillo

W W Ward son of Mrs Pearl Ward is seriously ill in Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo according to his uncle J B Johnson. Johnson spoke to Mrs Ward Saturday and she said doctors report Ward is better but still in a serious condition.

W. M. Ward Pearl Ward Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo J. B Johnson Johnson

Childress Hospital Visiting Hours and Admits

Visiting hours posted for Childress General Hospital list times from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Admitted: Mrs. C. C. Cooper Friday and Mrs. H. F. Moseley Saturday. Dismissals include Everett Solomon Friday and Mrs. E. R. Kelley Saturday.

C. C. Cooper H. F. Moseley Everett Solomon E. R. Kelley

Salvation Army Local Unit Plans Meeting at Calvary Church

Ministerial Alliance president Rev E J Price announces a 9 am Wednesday gathering at Calvary Baptist Church to discuss the Salvation Army Local Service Unit. The unit is a democratic group of local citizens coordinating aid with minimal formality and direct action. Comprising members include Bill Adams as chairman and Dr E E White among others in Childress County.

E. J. Price Ministerial Alliance Ministrial Alliance Calvary Baptist Church The Salvation Army Salvation Army Unit Childress County Bill Adams Bill Monore Leonard

Pleasant Massacre Hailstorm Kills Nearly 1000 Pheasants

Conservation officer Harry Platts reports about 1000 pheasants were killed in a 10 square mile area north of Allegan Michigan during a severe hailstorm. Birds hid in groups to shelter from golf ball sized hailstones.

Allegan Mich Here Harry Platts

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Classified Ads Tax Inc Mother & Father China Bristol Glass Charltons North Childress HD County HD Council Woman's Department Club Forest Jones W. R. Walling Joe Harcrow V. A. McCoy M. Ward A.M. Rim Coats & Suits Ergeees OFF Der J. A. Borum, Jr Ave E Main Street
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