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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1962

Page

5

Close-Up TV special on Donn Feder and art in America

A TV review critiques ABC's Close-Up episode Gamble at the Keyboard about pianist Donn Feder in Fort Worth. It questions the program's brief treatment of art, suggests a longer piece would better explore leisure's role in culture and the artist’s place in America, and notes the bank-side concert scene as the most revealing moment.

Hollywood UPI ABC TV Donn- Alexandre Feder New York City Janet St. Luke’s Hospital Feder Fort Worth Tex Abc-Tv America Washington National Cultural Center White House Cliburn Feders Bank Kennedy Beverly Hillbillies

Weather highs and lows reported across states

Today's lowest temperature was 5 degrees at Douglas Wyoming. The high reached 85 degrees at Brownsville Texas as reported by United Press International and the U S Weather Bureau.

United Press U.S. Weather Bureau Doulas Wyo Brownsville Tex

Letters to Santa from a five year old boy

A five year old asks Santa for toys including trucks a crane a bulldozer and a non firing BB gun to keep brothers and sisters in mind He writes that he has been mostly good and mentions siblings and safety concerns in a childlike plea to Santa.

Santa

Temperatures Recorded Over Past 24 Hours

Temperatures show a high of 55 degrees from noon Tuesday to noon today and a low of 37 degrees this morning. The December 5 1961 minimum was 36 degrees. Data includes mixed readings from Tuesday and Wednesday with several hourly figures and notes.

Dow Jones Averages Rise On Broad UPI Report

The Dow Jones averages advance with the industrial index up 27.20 points to 656.75, rails 0.86 higher at 141.14, utilities down 6.04 to 126.29, and the overall 65-stock average up 1.20 to 229.13 as third hour sales total 930000 reaching 3360000.

United Press International Dow Jones

Estelline social notes show wide reader visits weekend travel

The Estelline column lists numerous visitors and travels to Amarillo Fort Worth Dallas and Houston. Families including the Wood Ward Blevins and Welch clans join relatives across Texas and Kansas with trips to Six Flags zoo and the Eisenhower Museum.

Jerret Index D. T. Eddins R. V. Wood Saundra Rusty Wood Texas Tech John Smithee Jan Dave Fort Worth Nora Ward Bill White Dallas Ken Bright Jenne Gene Amarillo Dick Woulers Susan Jere George Helm Marsha Anne Rapp L. P. Blevins Melvin Blevins West Texas Ben — Jackson J Walker Green Childress A. A. Vermillion Wichita Falls S T. Greenwood Alanreed C.E. Greenwood Walter Whaley Houston Jim Whaley Jim Mimi A. D. Britt Pratt Kan Barney Cannan Eisenhower Museum Abilene Joe Davidson Bob Danny Davidsons Mike Davidsons Dave Davidson Joe B. Nivens Rene Brent C. L. Sloans Lillie Crump Brownfield J. L. Darby Rab Hollands Jay Richard Mark Bill Holland B. Hollands Budge Holland Cliff Young Six Flags Artid Davidson Artid Nance W.B. Davidsons C. L. Sloan Joe Allen Ballards Lubbock Mary Mary Don Leary Jack Boney Jr Caroll Berrymans John Berryman J. E Huntsville Ala

The Lighter Side on Government Food Cost Charts

Washington column mocks an Agriculture Department bulletin that compares canned and home made foods. It notes time values for tasks and argues the charts could disrupt domestic bliss by showing housewives are overpaid using kitchen calculations.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department River City No. 22 The Agriculture Bulletin Bulletin

Almanac Note for December 5, 1962

United Press International notes December 5 1962 is the 339th day of the year with 26 left. Events include Phi Beta Kappa founded at William and Mary in 1776 and the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition in 1933. A Soviet purge trials executions count 66 in 1934. A Swift quote closes.

United Press International America Phi Beta Kappa College of William and Mary Soviet Union

Local Notes and Obits From Wichita Area

Brief items report Clifton Berry death in Fort Stockton, cafe operations in Wichita, Tracy Nivens new daily hours, visitors in Bill Diggs and Mabry households, Wayland Flying Queens game in Lubbock, new baby Shannon Quenette at Fort Sill, Dallas visits by Ballard Leary and Leatherwoods, plus a late medieval Bible printing event dated 1450s.

Bobble Wichita Kan Berryman Ord Clifton Berry Fort Stockton Fred Berry Bill Diggs Mary Hixson Sandra Sadler Brenda Hood Eelectra Tracy Nivens Betty Patsy Mabry Floyd Mabrys Lubbock Wayland Flying Queens Donna Sue Eddins Paul Buchanan Janie Sandra Kay Rogers Linda Bowman Tech Colloseum Ronnd Sims Rebecca Moore Shannon Quenette Fort Sill Oklo Joe Allen Ballard F. E. Leary Dallas Carl Leary Cathy Guy Leatherwoods Don

Dr Pepper Sales Hit New November High in 1962

Dr Pepper reports November syrup sales rose nearly 19 percent from a year earlier, marking the 11th straight month of record gains in 1962. Chairman Wesley R. Parker cites strong growth in existing markets and new distribution from an accelerated franchise program, with continued promotion planned for the cold season.

Dr. Pepper Wesley R. Parker

Man-made fibers supplant natural nets in global fleets

Oil Facts reports that synthetic fibers derived from petroleum are rapidly replacing natural fibers in the nets used by fishing fleets worldwide, signaling a shift in maritime gear sourcing and material technology.

Obituary: Local civic leader J. A. Abington dies at 72

James A. Abington, longtime Childress civic figure and former Fort Worth and Denver agent, suffered a heart attack then a stroke. He served on the Childress Independent School District board, led the Rotary Club, and helped the West Texas Chamber of Commerce before retiring last year. Survivors include his widow and two sons Gordon and Bill.

Greenwood Cemetery Abington Fort Worth Denver Childress Independent Childress Rotary Club Childress West Texas Chamber of Commerce John Connally Childress County Red River Gordon Bill Abington

Keep A Close Eye On The INDEX AD'S

A brief note highlights scrutiny of INDEX advertisements amid market activity. Financial observers urge careful monitoring of ad placements and pricing shifts impacting stock performance and investor decisions.

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