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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1957

Page

5

Editorial on Eisenhower’s illness and U S unity

The piece prays for President Eisenhower’s recovery noting his burdened office and the need for steady leadership. It compares him to Woodrow Wilson and urges calm, duty, and courage as America faces defense efforts and a NATO Paris meeting. It also questions the Teamsters organizing drive led by Dave Beck and James Hoffa, warning of past tactics and racketeering concerns.

Eisenhower America Times NATO Paris Europe Woodrow Wilson Dave Beck Teamsters James Hoffa United States Senate Beck

Names and Notices From a Local Page

Questions about name changes and behaviors in a school community reflect an informal column. The fragment mentions Carolyn Sue Smith Carolyn King Jean Joan King Theresa Ray Clinton Wendell Jimmy Barbara Omar J D Benham Jerry Conner Rock Hunters Tommy Fleming and Frances Sanders amid a study hall ceiling leak.

Carolyn Sue Smith Carolyn Sue Marsha Robbins Jean Joan King Theresa King Ray Kelley Clinton Jones Byrdia Vandiver Wendell Jimmy Lowe Barbara Jean Craig Omar Carlile J. D. Benham Jerry Conway Billl Conner Jerry Smith CHS Tommy Fleming Frances Sanders

TIPS And TALK We Are Back To School After Holidays

A playful column notes students returning after holidays. It mentions Linda Hughes Peggy King Sharon Jones Sue Nunley Gayle Simmons Shirley Jones Sue King and Peg King in sixth period study hall. It questions Monday morning wakefulness and late nights.

Linda Hughes Peggy King Sharon Jones Sue Nunley Gayle Simmons Shirley Jones Sue King Peg King

Junior Jabber says hello and college gossip at CHS

The column notes holiday happenings and a few high school trends. It mentions Mary Jane Heath's class as champions, a haircut trend replacing long hair, and lists Marie Davidson Velma Steed and Joan Strickland as among recent mouton wearers.

Cecil Mary Jane Heath CHS Marie Davidson Velma Steed Joan Strickland

Long FHA Chapter Presents Play At Meeting

The Long Chapter of the FHA met in the school auditorium. President June Hackler opened the session, Linda Denny read the minutes, a short play was presented, and the meeting closed with Hackler again in charge.

FHA June Hackler Linda Denny

Eva Jeffries Recites Humorous Duel Column

Mrs Eva Jeffries delivers a brief column recalling days of dueling with a humorous twist. She jokes about how a man was challenged to a duel and demonstrates a playful gun gesture with her hand, noting the week’s short deadline.

Eva Jeffries

Senior Standings and High School Happenings at CHS

Students note six more weeks until graduation and highlight new senior Bob Poling nicknamed Romeo. Randal Owen jokes about A grades, Thomas Etheredge paints The Mayflower on his car, Jeff Jeffers fans the song I’m Walking, and Delores King gets a ring. Bobcats basketball opens strong as FTA district chatter splits opinions on a story about dissecting hearts.

CHS Romeo Bobby Poling Randal Owen Randal Thomas Etheredge Thomas Jeff Jeffers Ricky Nelson Marolyn Kelly Freda Delores King Delores Bobcats FTA Jane Anita Wayne Nellie Agnes Kennedy Byrdia Vandiver

Corral staff list additions and editorial roles

The Corral announces staff roles including Helen Clifton editor Lynza Caradine sports editor Diane Wright exchange editor and Joan Strickland feature editor. Other members named are Marilyn Self Johnny Eason Theresa King Jo Ann Harrison Shirley Jones Peggy King Dana Purcell Rita Conn Diana Mullins and Marte Davidson.

Linda Smith Marilyn Self Johnny Eason Theresa King Jo Ann Harrison Shirley Jones Pegey King Dana Purcell Rita Conn Diana Mullins Marte Davidson

Hughes FHA Chapter program features six keys to popularity

The Hughes FHA Chapter held a meeting with Theresa King presiding and Marie Davidson recording. A skit titled The Six Keys to Popularity starred Louise Harper and Marilyn Self, followed by a fashion show featuring many students and ending with Future Homemakers of America notes.

Hughes Fha Theresa King Marie Davidson Leonora Stevens Louise Harper Marilyn Self Joan Clements Grace Holman Lynda Caradine Sue McClendon Edith Dawson Carolyn Lane Jean Joan King Sue Close Rue Potts Gladys Lane Barbara Henson Sharon Steelman Charlotte Shipman Martha George Nelda Rogers Sonja Garvin Garna Lawrence Beverly Patterson Peggy Phillips Sharon Lane Elaine McMullen Joy Catharall Barbara Helms Patricia Rich Betty James Linda Story Louise Bearden

Bert’s Blunder Sparks Classroom Laughter

A student’s awkward remark about Bert triggers sudden embarrassment as classmates laugh. The moment captures schoolyard humor and the sting of an unintended gaffe.

Bobcats Stay Hot With Wins and Blazing Team Spirit

In a high school basketball roundup the Pampa Bobcats roll over Borger 74 49 with a strong second half and a B team 57 36 victory. CHS star David Seal sinks a last second shot for a 49 48 win over Childress as Jamie Holeman leads with 13 points.

State of Texas Bobcats Blues Abilene Borger Bulldog Childress David Jimmy Conner Cats Jimmy Bill Shahan Bill Butch Farha Donald Darling Jerry Lane CHS Pampa Jamie Holeman Monty Merrell Hugh Frith Johnny Eason Roy Hopkins Jamie Blazers David Seal Our Boys

Poems by CHS Students Share Dreamy Verses

Read poems by Janis Collins and Don Moose Meek in this CHS feature. My Dreams and Me imagines longing for distant lands and luxuries while What Started the Little Bug's Dream recounts a green bug's whimsical origin tale.

Helen Johnson Janis Collins Don (Moose Meek

Among Those Present Seniors

Loretta Diggs a Tell resident born September 11 1940 is described as six foot four in ideal suitor terms with blonde hair while she stands five four and weighs 116 pounds She lists favorites including chocolate cake fried chicken Chevrolets English and notable figures like Johnny Mathis Yul Brynner Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra in a senior portrait style summary She plans beauty school in Amarillo or Lubbock and aims for success in all endeavors wishing Loretta luck in her senior year Among Those Present Seniors

Loretta Diggs Loretta Lee Diggs Tell Lacy Childress Helen Johnson Nellie Agnes Kennedy Johnny Mathis Ricky Nelson Yul Brynner Tab Hunter Elizabeth Taylor Dorothy Malone Amarillo Lubbock

Foremost Freshman by Diane Mullins

A light column reflecting on holiday weather sandstorms and casual observations. The writer notes festive music, opinions on movies and rock era trends, a query about a James Dean Story portrayal, and a cheeky teacher who graded exams for being late with a joke about periods. She teases a thriller game and hopes for depth in the team this year.

Diane Mullins Texas Pat Boone Jimmy

Ideal Sophomore Girl Awards Portrait List

The document lists individuals with labeled traits for a sophomore girl pageant style evaluation. Names include Katherine Crain, Ann Buckley, Babs Bartlett, Cynthia Richardson, Mezzillia Thornton, Paula Green, Sarah Chapman, Linda Denny, Dana Purcell, Donna Gillespie, Brenda Garrison, Carol Fromm, Marilyn Self, Lynza Caradine. Each person is matched to one or more attributes such as eyes, nose, lips, hair, disposition, athletic ability, walk, hands, voice, and intellect.

Katherine Crain Ann Buckley Babs Bartlett Cynthia Richardson Mezzillia Thornton Paula Green Sarah Chapman Linda Denny Dana Purcell Donna Gillespie Brenda Garrison Carol Fromm Marilyn Self Lynza Caradine

Strictly Sophomore Ho Ho Ho Christmas Cheer

The note congratulates Hugh Frith Monty Merrill Jamie Holeman and Roy Hopkins on varsity status after a game. It jokes about Hugh Frith sliding on the floor and mentions Bill Selph moving to Amarillo with a friendly farewell and reminders of upcoming school breaks and shopping days.

Bobcats Hugh Frith Monty Merrill Jamie Holeman Roy Hopkins Grove Bill Selph Amarillo Bill Percy

Tony Compton a rising golfer plans college and design career

Tony Compton, born October 25 1939, aims to attend West Texas State College for two years then Texas A M for three to become an architect and pro golfer after graduation. He lives with his parents at the Country Club and lists golf and friends among his favorites while noting dislikes including Charles Graham.

Tony Compton Tony West Texas State College Texas A&m A&m Iley Compton Charles Graham Mary Jane Heath Helen Johnson Triple Threat Patrol Elias Presley Gogi Grant John Wayne Susan Hayward

Senior Class Gossip and Pranks Reported

Local chatter recalls Randal Owen near tipping Freda Mullins in typing class while Jimmy Conner devotes effort to senior fees. Other notes include Greta Jones bandhall candy, three prettiest girls Marcia Howard Jane Hicks Freda Mullins, Mike Hudson drums, sparkler show by Delores Kings, sleepless slumber party eyes by several girls, Omar Carlile's new Chevy, and Jerry Rich on wool versus fur trivia.

Randal Owen Freda Mullins Jimmy Conner Buddy Ehrle Roberta Hash Butch Farha Greta Jones Marcia Howard Jane Hicks Freda Mullin Mike Hudson Delores Kings Burdia Vandiver Janet Wakefield Theresa King Marolyn Kelley Omar Carlile Jerry Rich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corral Childress High School Journalism Club Bioss At BY Theresa King and Helen Clifton Corral Staff Diane Wright Itor Future Homemakers of Americal Bert John Osborne Melbourne Osborne Tierra de Fuego Australia Peter Holmes Paton Liane The Clamed Osborne Dwight Towers Morea Dawdson Don Meek
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