Wake Island Remembered The Site Of A Dying Monument
Wake Island once held 5 700 men and 29 ships as Japan attacked Pearl Harbor era Americans. A rusting Suwa Maru lies near a weathered plaque and a lone memorial marks a moment in U S Navy and Marine history amid coral, ruins and a fading tribute.
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U.S
Avia
Coral
Pearl Harbor
International Daieline
Wake
Tacoma “Foundary
Henry T. Elrod
Hank Elrod
Wake Island bleak living amid wreckage and shortage
Wake Island, a three-square mile conglomerate of three islands, faces harsh living and working conditions despite basic modern conveniences. Wreckage strews the south shore, and the area remains a challenging locale with limited prospects for residents and workers.
Community social notes from Childress area
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith hosted dinner with the Bosticks as guests. Numerous visits and weekend guests from Abernathy Abilene Fort Worth Amarillo and Pleasant Valley tied to Monson Hill Williams Terry and Timmons families. A Methodist parsonage supper followed a short program with many attendees.
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James Smith
Childress
R. W. Bostick
Methodist Parsonage
G. W. Jenkins
FE. R. Monson
Pete Bumpus
Donald Monson
Charles Williams
Murice Monson
Bob Gill
Abilene
E. R. Monson
Carroll Turpen
Bob Barnett
Abernathy
Lemma Hill
Lamar Summers
Fort Worth
D. W. Riddell
Charlie Kinnaid
James Terry
Diane and
Reid
Burnett
C. C. Hill
C. Haley
Roger McMurry
Don Lawrence
ACC
Temperatures Rise and Fall in 24 Hour Period
The maximum reached 55 degrees with readings at 2 3 and 4 p m on Wednesday. The low dropped to 30 degrees at 7 a m Thursday.
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Mrs Inez McFerran Rites Set At 10 A.M. Friday
Mrs. Inez McFerran 85 longtime Childress resident dies Wednesday in Wellington rest home Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Friday at First Methodist Church Rev Lester Hill officiating Pallbearers named J D Mich ie Bert Hargrave Jack Short Harold Wright Frank Ehrie Morris Higley Interment in Childress Cemetery by Newberry Funeral Home
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Inez McFerran
Childress
First Methodist Church
Lester Hill
J. D. Michie
Bert Hargrave
Jack Short
Harold Wright
Frank Ehrie
Morris Higley
Childress Cemetery
Newberry Funeral Home
McPerran
Wellington
Turkey Barbecue Secrets From Texas A&M Expert
Outdoor chefs should not overlook turkey says George Draper poultry scientist at Texas A&M College. He says fire management is half the secret, start the fire 30 minutes before placing the turkey, avoid high heat, and emphasize slow cooking. Frequent basting with barbecue sauce is the second key.
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College Station
Tex
UPI
George Draper
Texas A & M College
Draper
Tragedy at Salado College: Two Die in School Shooting
At a Baptist college near Belton Texas Marie Dunlap and her mother were killed when Cockrell shot them before killing himself. The shooter had pursued a rejected romance from high school era. Marie, a senior education major and former cheerleader, planned to teach English.
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Cockrell
Miss Dunlap
Salado
Belton
Waco
Dunlaps
Marie
Fort Hood
Dunlap
the Baptist College
Jeffers
Hartsfield
Cecelia Taylor
Miss Taylor
Fort Worth Livestock Prices Mixed as Receipts Rise
Markets report cattle at 1 400 head and calves 400 with receipts mostly steady. Slaughter calves bring 22.00 to 24.25, stocker calves 18.00 to 23.00, sows 14.00 to 15.00, and sheep 800 head with lambs at 15.00 to 15.50 and yearlings 9.00.
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By Jim Downing
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Wake Island
NEA
Far East
Pacific
U. S. Navy
Devereux
Cuningham
Tion Agency
Sam Wake
James P. S. Devereay
Paul A. Putman
Cmdr
WS. Cunningham
Henry Wilson
Army
Dan Teters
Hotel Childress Coffee Shop
Banquets
Wichita Falls
Acter
Cee Wee News
T. A. Riddell
Index Special Correspondent
USDA
George Montgomery
SUNY
Spem Ban
Charita Luna
Fas
Texas
Papat
Swift’s Premium
Armour
Franks
Bulk LE
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