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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

3

Imported Italian velveteen coat for dress occasions

All weather coat in red purple or black. Imported Italian velveteen. Sizes 8 to 16. Price 39.95.

Television In Review by Fred Danzig

UPI TV critic Fre d Danzig compares Reginald Rose and Alvin Boretz works, finds Something Special flawed for sensationalizing serious issues, while The Hidden World succeeds with a realistic, hopeful tone. He notes sponsor gimmicks and celebrity cameos but warns the approach undercuts the subject of emotionally disturbed children. Washington, Disney NBC deals and other network notes follow with Channel Swim antics and upcoming program changes.

Fred Danzig United Press International New York UPI Reginald Rose Alvin Boretz Mr. Rose Armstrong Circle Theater Something Special American Child Guidance Foundation Tennessee Ernie Ford Nat King Cole Janet Blair Robert Young Art Linkletter Channel Swim Walt Disney Productions NBC Nbc-Tv Disney ABC- TV Bing Crosby Abc-Tv Crosby Maurice Chevalier Carol Lawrence Aldo Monaco Rex Harrison Rex Farouk Peter Fairchild Tab Hunter Harvey Spencer Blair II Hennessey Catsworth Osborne Jr Dobie Gillis Osborne Maynard Krebs Dobie Maynard Blair Isle of Capri Marina Cannes G.O.L.L.D.D Mr. Osborne Bill Cullen

Better Homemaking Its Time to Hunt Yule Baubles

A Christmas prep column advises sorting attic finds, labeling boxes, and packing gear for the holidays. Readers should clear shelf space for festive dishes, wash new and used tableware, and protect fragile decorations with proper packing methods. Tips cover dust removal, box nesting, and careful repair of ornaments.

Kay Sherwood Newspaper Enterprise Assn

County HD Clubs Holiday Luncheon Highlights

County Home Demonstration Club women gathered at a Childress hotel for their annual holiday luncheon. Decorations featured hand made centerpieces and a tree crafted from toothpicks and tin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chile Smith and local officials.

Childress County Chile Smith Leonard King Wilmer Rutledge Andy Scott Jerry Don Hassell Morris Hisley Paul Ord Scott Harcrow Hugh Stepp South Childress Hdc J. D. Atkisson Tell Hdc Fred West Union Flat Hdc Council Earl Cook THDA Stepp Merrell Conn Conn Barret Meyer Santa Claus

Weather and local social notes span the town

Cloudy and colder tonight with light snow and a hard freeze. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high around 40 and a low near 32. Local residents report visiting relatives in Commerce Abilene San Antonio Hobart and Amarillo and family gatherings among neighbors and friends.

Sim Vaughn Jerey Williamson Commerce Perry Moren San Antonio T. A. Russell Abilene M.K. Wilcoxson Buddy Trammer Childress Arthur Cole Quanah Hobart Okla Bill Goodwin Amarillo Sherman L. Jones Jéanie McDonald Dathart F. ©. Baggett Dallas Church of Christ Leslie Polly Laningham Jewett Scarbrough Borger Ray Taft Iowa Mickey Parnell Billie Little

County club and church holiday events week calendar

Social calendar lists multiple weekly gatherings including the County Home Demonstration Clubs luncheon at Hotel Childress Monday at 1 pm and First Methodist WSCS, American Legion Auxiliary and other groups meeting through Saturday with holiday parties, dinners, and programs at churches and local venues.

Central Christian Cmf Woman's Department Club First Methodist J. B. Holland Rotary Church Country Club Burlington Childress Hotels

Peter Ustinov to Direct and Star in Billy Budd Film

UPI reports Peter Ustinov will direct and star in a film adaptation of Herman Melville's Billy Budd. The project envisions a vivid sea drama with Ustinov in a dual role guiding production.

Hollywod UPI Peter Ustinov

Gale Gordon Named Borrego Springs Chamber President

Hollywood actor Gale Gordon, star of Our Miss Brooks, is named president of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. He resides in the community near the desert resort town.

Hollywod UPI Gale Gordon

Jockey Bill Skuse sweeps three at Narragansett Park

Vancouver rider Bill Skuse, 21, rode three winners at Narragansett Park in Rhode Island on Monday. He won with Bob Morrow at 8.40 to 1 in the first, Rebel Dandy at 6.40 to 1 in the fourth, and More Jack at 14.00 to 1 in the ninth.

Pawtucket R.i.upid Bill Skuse Vancouver Canada Narragansett Park Skuse Bob Morrow Rebel Dandy More Jack

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