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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

2

Social Calendar for Monday to Thursday Events

Calendar lists church meetings and social gatherings across Adams Circle First Methodist Central Christian First Baptist Calvary Baptist Presbyterian and other groups. Activities include WMU WSCS luncheons dinners choir rehearsals boards and PTA gatherings with times ranging from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday features Quaker and Shores Creek HD listings.

Adams Circle First Methodist Church Parlor WSCS Central Christian Men's Quaker and

Rule Feted on 25th Birthday in Union Flat

Mitchell Rule celebrated his 25th birthday with a luncheon at the W. E. Rule home after being discharged from the army. He received gifts following a chicken and dressing meal. Family members present included Mrs. Mitchell Rule and Kurt, Mrs. L. B. Snider, Robert and L. B. Jr. of Memphis, Mr. and Mrs. Rule, and Wilmer Rule and family of Lake Pauline who visited before leaving for Houston.

Union Flat Mitchell Rule W. E. Rule Mitchell Kurt L.B. Snider Robert Memphis Rule Wilmer Rule Lake Pauline Houston

Junior High Honor Roll Includes 108 Students

Childress Junior High School reports 108 students on the second six weeks honor rolls. Seventh grade lists 56 students across A and B levels, while eighth grade has 52 with 29 A students 14 A-Average and 9 B students.

Childress Junior High School J. A. Steed

Mrs Nimmo Feted At Pink And Blue Shower In Northfield

Mrs. Calvin Nimmo of Matador, formerly Virginia Moore of Northfield, was honored with a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Delmont Hays. About 30 guests registered, a bassinet gift from hostess group, Christmas decor, cake and hot chocolate served.

Northfield Calvin Nimmo Matador Virginia Moore Delmont Hays Geneva Timmons Hays Mesdames May Hays Sue Dobbins Paul Cruse Velma McGinley Fay Timmons Mmes Nelson McMahan Delores Timmons Earline Elliot Jackie Elliot Etta Moore Guaneth Thomas Wilma Thomas Geneva Bain Audrey Timmons Grace Timmons Gertrude Nimmo Bessie Thomas

Beware cough remedy ad and club notices mix

An odd advertisement extols Creomulsion for chronic coughs and colds, touting a creosote blend and a pink blue packet for children. Interleaved club meeting notices include High Point club rooms, AAUW Christmas party, Home Arts Club events, and Larkspur Club luncheon.

Creom High Point

West Texas Weather And Local Social Notes

Mostly cloudy Monday afternoon with light rain east of Pecos Valley and little temperature change. Mrs. C B Lindsey returns from Brownfield where her mother Mrs B H Boroughs suffered a heart attack but is improving. Funeral attendance for Mrs Letitia Swearingen includes Mr and Mrs Bill Long and family of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Tom Warner of Aspermont among others.

Texas Pecos Valley C. B. Lindsey Brownfield B. H. Boroughs Bill Long Dallas Tom Warner Aspermont Letitia Swearingen J. E. Lott Wichita Falls Tom Huggins Ross Davis

Revival guest from Oklahoma City visits local church

Dr. R. S. Strange of Oklahoma City attends revival at the Assembly of God Church. Weekend guests in the W. M. Taylor home include Taylor's sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Farris of Wichita Falls.

Assembly of God Church R. S. Strange Oklahoma City W. M. Taylor Taylor J. M. Farris Wichita Falls

Pioneer aviation pioneer links to Glenn L. Martin Co

Native of Macksburg Jaws Martin built aircraft that sank two battleships in bombing tests. He received the War Department order for the TT trainer in 1913. He founded the Glenn L. Martin Co. in Santa Ana in 1911 and merged in 1917 with the Wright Co. to form the Wright Martin Aircraft Corp of New York.

Page War Department Macksburg Jaws Martin Glenn L. Martin Co Santa Ana Calif Wright Co Wright Martin Aircraft Corp New York

Americans Tour East Berlin Under Army Rights Claim

A group of 90 Americans led by Mrs America Ramona Deitmeyer toured East Berlin on a US Army bus mission defending American free movement. Lt James T. McQueen escorted the party amid prior detention with two congressmen and one wife in a dispute over West rights in Berlin.

Mrs America East Berlin Ramona Deitmeyer Lincoln Neb James T. McQueen McQueen Berlin

49 Die in Algeria Fight in Lamy Village

Algerian rebels and French troops clashed in Lamy near the Tunisian border, killing 31 in the market and nine more later as saboteurs cut communications. The struggle left a total of 40 dead, with authorities reporting the deadly street battle.

Algiers Algeria Lamy Bone

UN General Assembly Faces Three Key 10th Session Questions

With one week left in its 10th general session the world body must decide on three major issues. These are Security Council non permanent membership elections admission of 18 new UN members and South Africa’s protest walkout over UN interference in internal affairs.

Security Council South Africa

Memorial Service for Pope Taylor at Childress Elks Lodge

A memorial service held yesterday at the Childress Elks Lodge memorial tablet ceremony honored the late Pope Taylor. Exalted Ruler James Ragsdale led the service with participants Lawrence Cramer John Robinson Larry Lawrence Buddy Wilcoxson Sterling Buster and Guy Jones.

Pope Taylor Childress Elks Lodge James Ragsdale Lawrence Cramer John Robinson Larry Lawrence Buddy Wilcoxson Sterling Buster Guy Jones

Presbyterian Church Names New Officers

At the annual congregational meeting the Presbyterian Church elected and installed deacons Ross Smith M K Wilcox son Dr J J Westenburg Jesse Parker and H W Bremer. Active elders named were A M Woods John Herren A Power Rush Record and Duncan Knight with E Morgan named president of the board of deacons.

The Presbyterian Church E. Wilson Cole Ross Smith M. K. Wilcoxson J. J. Westenburg Jesse Parker H. W. Bremer A. M. Woods John Herren A. Power Rush Record Duncan Knight E. Morgan

Jaycees Sponsor Movie Showing at Car-Vu Drive-In

Childress Jaycees sponsor "A Man Called Peter" at Car-Vu Drive-In. President Gordon Gravney announced the film will run through Wednesday with tickets sold by club members and at the drive-in. A Tuesday morning matinee for rural and Childress school students is also planned.

Peter Car-Vu

Birthday wishes for Robert Clements and others

Today we send greetings to Robert Clements Mrs. LeRoy Reeves Mrs. E. R. Reeves and Jonnie Inman with warm heartfelt birthday wishes from friends and family.

Robert Clements LeRoy Reeves E. R. Reeves Jonnie Inman

Giles Civil Suit Gets Under Way

Crystal City Texas A $59 000 civil suit against former land commissioner Bascom Giles began Monday ahead of three criminal charges. The suit, filed last Friday, claims Giles received a bribe from Crystal City attorney J Paul Little related to 1040 acres of land in Dimmit and Zavala counties.

Giles Crystal City Bascom Giles J. Paul Little Clint Small Tim McCormick Small McCormick Little Dimmit Zavala

Frying Pan Prep Tips From a Pantry Note

A reader offers a kitchen tip about seasoning new pans. The lines mention visiting hours and a boiling vinegar method to prevent sticking. The fragmentary text implies a casual column or note with practical cooking advice.

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