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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1966

Page

3

PL Creates Holiday Pattern Top With Matching Slacks

The ad showcases a geometric rose pattern on a green wool sweater with matching green pants. Colors include rose on green and line accents. Sweater sizes S M L EXL priced at 12.95 dollars.

Locals News Five Day Forecast With Warm Weekend

Five day forecast shows temperatures 311 degrees above normal with normal highs near 59 and lows around 34. Cooler later in week then warmer weekend with little or no rain. Tonight partly cloudy. Thursday fair and cooler with highs 62 and lows around 45.

Community Calendar December Socials and Parties

Local listings show a string of December events across churches clubs and organizations. Activities include First Baptist Adult Dept social at Gay's Cafe Friendship Club meetings Home Arts party with Mrs Donald Black and AAUW dinner at Ranchouse Restaurant along with various class parties and guild gatherings through December 21.

First Baptist Friendship Club Donald Black Williams C. J. Cheatheam Ranchouse Lookout Vernon Eubank Olympus-Lonnie Annuipper High Point Hdcs First Baptist Young Muorrieds Joe Almine J. M. Crews P. A. Preslar Ouch WDC Hotel Chi Visage Inn VFW Veterans Build Lula M. Carter Central Christian Fan

Birthday greetings for a group of names

The message wishes a Happy Birthday tomorrow to A. J. Johnson H. D. Wilson Larry Jones Velma Clements Mrs Wilbur Don Williams Thomas Rutledge and Virginia Lee Webb.

A. J. Johnson H. D. Wilson Larry Jones Velma Clements Wilbur Don Williams Thomas Rutledge Virginia Lee Webb

Delbert Seal to Undergo Morning Surgery in Temple Hospital

Delbert Seal is a hospital patient in Temple awaiting surgery this morning. Mrs. Seal stays with him at the Ponderosa Motel.

Delbert Seal Temple al Devoll Dan Chambliss Athens Tim Arthur Denver Cole Cledus Smiley U.S. Navy Roy L. Smiley

Horton Honored on 87th Birthday in Quanah Club Room

C M Horton was feted at his 87th birthday party Sunday in the club room hosted by his wife and two others. Attendees included Horton family members from Quanah and nearby towns plus friends and relatives. The event featured Christmas decor, a birthday cake, and films made by Mrs Tobias.

Charlie M. Horton T. A. Riddell Edgar Tobias Mrs. Tobias Messrs and Mines Tom Horton Betty and Mary Tucumcari N. M. Lonnie Horton Daughters Anchas Dam N.M Loyd Havins Bobby David Vernon Fay Horton Vicki Gordon Horton Gene Horton Kenneth Horton Kenneth Lee Johnny Jimmy Linsey Joe Quanah C. M. Horton Troy Brenda Ray Nell Horton Fred Hooton Fom Annie Williams Arch Tabor Goodlett

Temperature record with daily highs and lows

The report shows the past 24 hours ending at 1am with a high of 74 at 11am and a low of 38 at 4am. It recalls December 7, 1965, with a high of 70 and a low of 25, and lists temperatures by day of the month with sunrise at 7 34 and sunset at 5 31.

Weather pleasant highs and record lows reported

The weather bureau recorded a low of 9 below zero at Havre Montana and a high of 87 degrees at Alice Texas on Tuesday.

New York UPI USS Weather Bureau Alaska Hawaii Havre Mont Alice Tex

Almond Crunchies and Coconut Jewel Cookies for Christmas

Two cookie recipes capture holiday sweetness. Almond Crunchies blend butter sugars oats and almonds baked in a jelly roll pan while Coconut Jewel Cookies combine butter sugar eggs and flour with cherries and coconut for bite sized treats. Each yields about six dozen cookies.

Social calendar deadlines and weekday notices

Deadline for social calendar items is 9 a.m. for Sunday issue, with 11 a.m. Saturday. Listings include WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. WDC executives with Mrs. Vern Rucker 2:30 p.m. HDC County Council in courthouse, Tell Women’s Chorus 3 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary 3 p.m. Junior High TPO. THURSDAY 9 a.m. CYW HDC 2:30 p.m. South Childress 3 p.m. Stork shower for Mrs. Ray Lambert in J. A. Stinnett home at Tell 7 p.m. Bobcat Mothers in Greenbelt Lanes 7:30 p.m. Childress Riding Club in city hall HDC Good Neighbor Club. FRIDAY 2:30 p.m. High Point HDC. SATURDAY 9 a.m. Childress Young Homemakers bake sale in front of McHaney’s 6:30 p.m. Burlington Club supper in Veterans Building 7 8:30 p.m. Shower for Mrs. Mary Jo Johnson in Church of Christamex.

WDC Vern Rucker HDC County Council Courthouse Tell Women’s Chorus Hospital Auxiliary CYW Hdc South Childress Ray Lambert J. A. Stinnett Tell Greenbelt Childress Riding Club City Hall HDC Good Neighbor Club High Point Hdc Childress Young Homemakers McHaney’s Burlington Club Veterans Building Mary Jo Johnson Church of Christamex

Visiting Hours and Patient Admittances Listed

Visiting hours are 9:30 to 10:38 in morning, 2:30 to 4:00 afternoon, and 7:00 to 8:30 evening. Admitted today include Viola Burns and Clyde Keplinger and others. Discharges announced for Cora Whitehead and several others.

Viola Burns Todd Bryant R. L. Murray A. Cherry Clyde Keplinger Cora Whitehead D. S. Arris Zuella Susberry G. W. McClain Kenneth Isbell Baby

Final Lesson on Affluence and Poverty at First Methodist WSCS

The Tuesday afternoon meeting featured Mrs. Fletcher Carter presenting Affluence and Poverty Dilemma of Christian. Mrs. Avis Bailey described Red Cross cooperation with Salvation Army and local groups, with all welfare work run through the RC office. President Mrs. Lonnie Garrison presided, and letters of appreciation were read from the district president of United Church Women.

FIRST Methodist Wscs Fletcher Carter Avis Bailey Red Cross Salvation Army Lonnie Garrison E. R Reeves Carter Roberson United Church Women First Methodist Mmes John Caves A. F. Verner Larkin Wailis Alan Murray Clyde Sherwooa H. D. Wilson L. C. Smith Arlie Key W. E. Andrews Pete Goffar

Wall Street Tax Rise Or Not Feels Market Direction

Wall Street houses differ on January tax action potential. Bregman Cummings sees either outcome as bearish or signaling boom end, possible late-year rally with unclear 1967 outlook. Bache Co notes overall favorable technicals but tax relief uncertainty keeps prices near flat. Colby & Co warns no clear retreat, sees selective strength amid a falling market.

New York Bregman, Cummings & Co

Temperature Conversion Rules

Instructs how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius by subtracting 32, multiplying by 5, then dividing by 9. For Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32.

United Press International

S Hurok Presents tribute on CBS misses lighter note

Television critic notes the 90 minute CBS salute to Sol Hurok falls into a somber reverent tone. Marian Anderson hosts with Segovia Stern Cliburn and Bolshoi Ballet performers. The reviewer faults pacing and lack of personal flavor and suggests more humor and a lighter touch.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI Cbs.tv So! Hurok Hurok Marian Anderson Andres Segovia Isaac Stern van Cliburn Antonio The Ballets de Madrid Maya Plisetskaya Bolshoi Ballet Miss Anderson Alistair Cook Segovia

Pearl Harbor Day and the Atomic Age Mark a New Era

The piece recalls December 7 1942 as the moment Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and President’s press secretary Steve Early warned of the continuing assault. It describes the shock, the nationwide upheaval, and the subsequent entry into the atomic age with Hiroshima in 1945 and lasting postwar tensions.

Fran Pane Griffith Stadium Washington Pearl Harbor United States National Press Club White House Galileo Edison Hiroshima Japan

Dow Jones Averages Rise At 11 A.M. Trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average stands at 801.60, up 4.17 points. The Dow Jones Transportation Average at 203.84 rises 0.52, with utilities at 134.60 up 0.24 and the broader market at 284.48, up 1.10.

Dow Jones A.m Indus

Treasury Report shows large withdrawals and deposits

Treasury data for the fiscal year through December 2 records withdrawals of 73.0876 billion dollars and deposits of 56.2919 billion. Cash balance stands at 4.4932 billion, public debt at 329.6931 billion, and gold holdings at 13.1581 billion.

Washington UPI Treasury

Two Airmen Rescue Mission Under Fire in North Viet Nam

Two crewmen bail out of an RF4C over northwestern North Viet Nam and are aided on Communist soil by Airmen Robert Towers and Franklin Stevson after two hours of tense ground rescue. Air Force Skyraider cover and repeated fire mark a dangerous two hours ending in a successful extract. The downed F105 pilot from earlier raids remains missing as U.S. pilots fly 70 missions targeting communications and storage.

Panene Viet Nam Robert Towers Benton Harbor Mich Franklin D. Stevson Ossining N.Y Bowers Stevson Air Force Skyraider U.S Bien Hoa Demilitarized Zone Hanoi China North

South Viet Nam Assembly Debate Highlighted by Assassin Remark

The article notes major forces shaping the assembly against rubber stamping. A delegate calls his assassinations a blow to democracy in South Viet Nam. Van, a slight man around 100 pounds, spoke softly yet directly. He opposed military rule but supported fighting Communist aggression.

South Viet Nam Van

Santa letters from Texas children request gifts for Christmas

A collection of handwritten wish lists from Childress Texas children aged 4 to 9 requests toys, bicycles, dolls, games, and clothing for Christmas. Several letters mention helping orphans and thank Santa, signed by multiple children including Stacy Stacy, Guy Nelson, Mark Lee Jackson, Larry Jackson, Bennita Jackson, Michael Brown, John Harp, and Lee Ann Harp. The notices reference The Childress Index newspaper and boilerplate publisher details.

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