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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

3

Bobcats Rally Spirit After Wide Victory To Open Season

The account notes a packed opening game crowd and the Bobcats confidence despite a rough road ahead. It contrasts Phillips and Stamford results, hints at regional finals against Breckenridge, and praises Childress support for the team as they eye state contention.

Bobcats Canyon Apie Ag Phillips Borger Pampa Wichita Falls Burkburnett D. P. McNallen Rice Temple Tucker and Company Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Stamford Kings Childress

Saintly Sinners By A Saint

A senior notes page style column mentions editor Tom Higley, critics, and band members. It jokes about a head injury, clippings, and threats, then quips about Dorsey and Kenneth Dashier’s Christmas list with a final farewell to the seniors.

Tom Higley Tom Dorsey Kenneth Dashier Weir Roberson Eubank Kenny

Senior Class Chooses Invitations in Class Meeting

Senior Class officers Charles Eatherly Tom Higley Gary Dowia Louise Veale and Claudia Robinson led a Tuesday November 29 meeting to narrow invitations to three options. The class voted under Mrs Maury Jane Heath’s presidency.

Charles Eatherly Tom Higley Gary Dowia Louise Veale Claudia Robinson Maury Jane Heath

Freshmen Lead Honorable Roll Again In Six Week List

The freshmen top the second six weeks honor roll with 48 names led by Betty Liles. Sophomores total 37, seniors 30, and 22 juniors earned recognition. Numerous students across multiple classes are listed in the compiled roll of honor with several sections labeled A and B.

Stuck-On Tops Students List Of Pet Peeves

A roving reporter gathers student grievances listing pet peeves from among peers. Repeated themes include rude behavior, gossip, nosiness, snobbery, and unfriendly conduct.

Turk Named Proxy Of Projector Club

Delbert Turk heads the slate of officers elected to the Projector Club with Ger ald Wakefield as vice president Charles Graham as secretary and latel Rucker as reporter Other members include John Robinson Glen Kenney Gary Dowis Richard Stowe Byrida Vandiver Barbara Fields Randald Odell Lynn Williams Jerry Lane and others The club aims to teach members the fundamentals of operating a projector for showing films.

Delbert Turk Projector Club Gerald Wakefield Charles Graham Latel Rucker John Robinson Glen Kenney Gary Dowis Richard Stowe Byrida Vandiver Barbara Fields Randald Odell Lynn Williams Jerry Lane Dwaine Holman Jerry Price James Braly Ralph Cannon Kenneth Dashier Thomas Tippett Harry Buster Jimmy Collins F. A. Davis Betty Liles Everett Groseclose Helen Clifton Ellie Howard Pat Steed

Editor Banishes Another Reporter

A lighthearted note from a columnist laments being banished by editor Tom Higley. The piece recalls nine prior oustings and asks readers to hope for eventual forgiveness while preserving the paper’s quirky camaraderie.

Senior F. A. Davis Named District Sports All Round Star

F. A. Davis son of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Davis, 406 Avenue E Northwest, stands six feet two and was all district and all regional last year. Co captain of the Bobcat basketball team this season, he also led in football doubles in tennis and played three years of baseball. He is FHA Sweetheart, vice president of FTA, reporter for the second period speech club, and plans to study law at Texas University after graduation.

F. A. Davis F. T. Davis Avenue E F. A FHA Mughes FTA Bobcat Paris Elizabeth Taylor Texas University Teev

What Boys Think Of Hoop Skirts

A group of boys share mixed opinions on hoop skirts worn at school. Reactions range from displeasure and indifference to acceptance with comments noting practicality and personal choice.

Tom Higley J. Anderson Mickie Barron Danny Howard David Collins Bob Crain

Too Much Wheat in Diet Sparks Classroom Incident

In a quiet journalism room Bobbie Ann Finn caused a scene when a chair leg gave way and she sat down hard, leaving her without a bottom. The class jokes about checking her calorie chart as the moment lingers.

Bobbie Ann Finn Bobbie

Senior VIP Donald Chism Described In Descriptor Portrayal

Donald Chism, senior VIP, is 6 1 and 155 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Chism, living at 505 Second Street NLE, born November 20 1936, and played football basketball and track at Childress High School. His favorites include football basketball green Ford chicken Shane Alan Ladd Elizabeth Taylor and Blue Moon. His dislike is stuckups. His most embarrassing moment was during the Moore Marciano fight when he asked a couple in a car who was winning. His ideal girl is Carolyn Vaughn.

Donald Chism J. M. Chism Second Street Donald Ford Chicken Shane Alan Ladd Elizabeth Taylor Blue Moon Childress High School Carolyn Vaughn

Senior VIP of the Week Jack Richardson profile

Jack Richardson born September 22 1934 in Houston is the Senior VIP. He lists his likes including broiled steak popular music and The Wild One while disliking homework liver and early school. He aims to be a billionaire and plans Baylor University after graduation.

Jack Richardson Kathryn Lawrence Houston Jack Jerry Stamp Marlon Brando Elizabeth Taylor Joye Eva Jefferies Baylor University

Freshman Locker Woes And Schoolroom Snapshots

A diary style collection from a high school yearbook page reveals locker confusion during cold weather as freshmen complain about bottom lockers and a crowded hallway. Jokes, crush hints, and notes on seats, meals, and class chatter hint at daily life and friendships.

Fred Cawthon Charley Patridge Mickey Cawthon Ronald Sims Dan Mitchell Tommy Hicks Donald Darling Tony Hunter Jerry Lane Jerry Smith Ronny Leach A. V Joan Strickland Joan

Haymes Speaks At Assembly At First Methodist Church

Dr J O Haymes minister of the First Methodist Church spoke to the student assembly last Wednesday urging youth to resist groupthink and choose to do right. He illustrated his point with biblical stories as Betty Jo Liles introduced him and Bill Sport led the student body in singing the Lord's Prayer after Alton Voyles led the pledge. Ray Fulenwider announced a Junior Class fundraiser while a student comment about hair length ends with a note on a local fashion remark.

J. O. Haymes First Methodist Church Haymes Betty Jo Liles Bill Sport Alton Voyles Ray Fulenwider

Scribbles From The School Halls And Classrooms

Overheard chatter in a high school setting features Evelyn and Cala dia Robinson hair spray talk, a dramatic art class moment with Carolyn Vaughn, and playful notes on Louise Veale and Bill Sport. It mentions shorthand students and two song records by Geisele MacKenzie and Pat Boone.

Evelyn Caladia Robinson Evelyn Weir Carolyn Faye Vaughn Carolyn Louise Veale Bill Sport Geisele MacKenzie Pat Boone

First Snowfall Transforms Night Into Fairyland

On November 30, 1955 a late afternoon snow transformed the landscape into a fairyland. The tone suggests a universal joy as both young and old feel renewed in nature’s quiet miracle marking the year’s first snowfall.

MecNallen Given Jacket As Present

A band committee including Kenneth Dashier Shirley Jordan Evelyn Weir Mary Hudson Janice Preston and Paula Graham bought a birthday gift for Mr McNallen a sports jacket. The students had fun planning and presenting the gift with a cheerful birthday nod.

Kenneth Dashier Shirley Jordan Evelyn Weir Mary Hudson Janice Preston Paula Graham McNallen

Salted foods pitting aluminum pots may ruin pans

High salt content in foods left in aluminum cookware can cause pitting inside the pots and pans and make cleaning difficult.

Workers Need Security Cards For Seasonal Jobs

Seniors and juniors may need social security cards for Christmas work. If you misplaced yours, apply for a duplicate or, if first time, apply now. Get an application blank at the post office and mail it to the Social Security Administration in Amarillo Texas.

Social Security Administration Department OF Health, Education, and Welfare New Post Office Building Amarillo Texas

From There To Here Webster Hum or Dictionary

A playful column offers a spoof dictionary style with punny definitions and jokes about marriage, driving, chemistry, and social tropes. It presents cheeky phrases like a married man's last word and Kangaroo as nature's cheerleader, in a lighthearted, ribbing tone.

Webster Eagle Chatter Nature

Notebook Chaos in Study Hall Causes Classroom Stir

Sue King cries out in distress as her notebook flies from her hand during the noon rush to lockers. Students hustle past in a crowded hallway as confusion erupts over the airborne debris and spilled contents.

Sue King Sue

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