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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1955
Page
2
The Social Calenda reports the High Point HD Club holds an Art Appreciation gathering at the Department Club this Friday at 3 p.m. Members expect a focused study of local artworks and a tasting session after the talk.
Charles Reynolds, local attorney, spoke at the Junior High PTA meeting on democratic freedom. Treasurer Harold Partridge corrected a Hit Parade income report showing a net profit of 426.63. Mrs. Reavis reported on the council, and a new volunteer nursery plan was announced for future meetings.
Mrs. Hubert Dishman chaired East Ward school room mothers meeting Thursday afternoon at the school building. Plans for a Christmas party in the music room at 7:30 were made with all students participating. A discussion on renting the three Santa Claus suits was held with attendees including Mesdames Hollis Wilson Willie Dehtan J E Cotten Eric Martin Jim Saunders S H Townsend Irby Teague E J Huddleston Virgil Brewer Clyde Kincannon Jess Cannon Lorena Holliman and Miss Hazel Graham.
Word puzzle style list with clues for across and down entries including water heater horizon hail church trio Hebrew spell scent and more. Answers indicate common crossword style terms matching given hints across fields and the filled grid likely forms a themed set of terms.
Puzzle answer list includes clues for feminine garment 28 Passage in the brain 29 Remove 31 Burntwood 33 Titles 38 Reach toward 40 Serves table 41 Evergreens 42 Worry 43 Counsel 44 Organic compound 46 Got up 47 Short letter 48 Ascend 50 Harden with concise solutions implied by standard crosswords.
News notes from West Texas list a new birth in Houston as Gregory Paul Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Norris with ties to Childress. Another birth for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton in Childress General Hospital. weight five pounds one ounce. Local visits feature J P Meek and relatives in Wheeler and Memphis, and funeral attendance for Lou Hawkins in Lubbock. Gregory Howard Davenport funeral in the area is noted.
Members of the Home Arts Club gathered at Mrs. Fletcher Carter’s home Thursday for a Christmas party. Decorations featured red and silver with red candles and a silver service for coffee. A Christmas salad, olives, crackers, candy, cookies, fruit cake, and nuts were served as gifts were exchanged under a lighted tree after carols.
Miss Lula Mae Carter acted as hostess for the AAUW Christmas party at her home on Thursday night. Following the dinner, Mrs. Rowden Jefferies led games and hat design. Attendees included Mrs. Bailiff, Mrs. Castleberry, Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Diggs, Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Long, and other members and guests.
Kirkland special meeting of the Christian Service Society featured Mrs Arlie Key presenting the lesson We would See Jesus Participating were Mesdames Key Clyde Holiman W P Close and Miss Ava Shanks They sang Oh Come All Ye Faithful and It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Devotional was by Mrs Wallis Scripture read from Luke 2 1 7 and 14 Meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs Casstevens
A Kirkland Baptist Women’s Missionary Union gathering featured a Lottie Moon Christmas program on foreign missions led by Mrs. Roy Collier and Mrs. Byrd Lynch. The all day event included a covered dish luncheon with attendees listed among local church members.
Members of the Presbyterian Church and guests gathered for a Christmas dinner at the church on Wednesday night. About 85 people enjoyed the covered-dish meal with musical numbers and a screening of the movie The Hidden Heart. Deacon's wives led by Mrs. C. E. Morgan supervised serving.
Childress General Hospital lists visiting hours from 10 30 to 11 30 AM 2 30 to 4 30 PM and 6 30 to 8 30 PM. Admitted patients include Elmer D Sedberry Thursday and several others. Dismissals include James Michael Low Thursday and Mrs C C Cooper Friday.
The Elks plan continues from Page One and will have complete charge of the children during the period. Clothing and shoes will be provided for those in need. Early donors include E. E. Kingbam E. C. Pryor Gien Stiner Floyd Mitchell George Saied Pete Darling Conley Bishop Quincy Smartt Dink Hull Earl Scarbrough L. S. Herbert and Scotty Clements.
Today greetings go to Mrs. W. A. Alverson Betty Fern Durfey Mrs. Roy Neeley and Edna Elliott. Tomorrow well wishes are for Mrs. James Hassell Patricia Ann Gilliland and L. D. Rothwell Jr.
In Yuma Arizona a Texas doctor Dr Frank Samburg 38 of Big Spring was arrested on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and held on bond after a five day flight with his son and stepdaughter. New York seeks extradition on kidnapping burglary and assault charges from Ithaca. A court heard the case as the children were returned to Texas. Bond was reduced after officials said the danger to the children had been removed.
Kelton Loyd Thomas a former Childress resident died at 12 15 am Thursday in the McKinney Veterans Hospital He was born June 20 1897 in Frost Navajo County He moved to Dallas in 1939 and worked 14 years for the City Water Department Survivors include his widow three sons two daughters two brothers five sisters and eight grandchildren Funeral plans are incomplete to be held at Daas
Adlai Stevenson told the AFL-CIO convention that top Republicans including Goldwater Ezra Benson Douglas McKay and Fred Crawford were fueling the ugly politics of group hatred. He cited Benson blaming farmers low mood on city workers wage hikes. Goldwater challenged whether Stevenson believes in basic political freedom.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Mitchell and Denise visit with A Mitchell of Loco and Amarillo relatives include Schyler Williams Jr Guthrie Rayworth Mitchell and Frank Mitchell. Charles ill in bed. visitors at Walter. hospital calls at Childress General Hospital with H D King Rivercamp. Local guests include Etheredge family Pampa Herndons Morris Peters Schaefer and others from Camp Rucker and Korea era.
Chicago police witness Bloff, key to the four top underworld figures conviction in the 1943 trial, died in a Phoenix home blast. Greenberg, another prosecution witness, had faced threats from at least one defendant who vowed to get him.
A small portion of boiled potatoes has about 83 calories, while an equal portion of French fried potatoes delivers around 393 calories due to higher fat content. This highlights the fat and calorie impact of frying compared with boiling.
In Waco and McLennan County, liberal and conservative Democrats sent a telegram to U. S. Senator Price Daniel urging him to seek the Texas governorship next year. The message carried 50 signatures and stated there were many more backing Daniel, led by Charles McGregor, a local lawyer and 1952 Stevenson campaign manager.
Irey Compton Jr underwent surgery at Dalhart Hospital at 9 30 Monday morning and was reported to be doing nicely. Compton, a former resident, is manager of the e P M A office in Dalhart at present.
The piece highlights local concerns over cotton allotment cuts, urges citizen action through Congress and the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and notes appreciation letters from Stamford officials. It mentions Free Parking Days by the C of CBCD, hosting plans for a Hardin-Simmons basketball tournament, and Stamford letters praising Childress hospitality.
The Palace features Man With The Gun with Robert Mitchum and Jan Sterling Sunday to Thursday, Lucy Gallant with Jane Wyman and Charlton Heston Tue_Wed_Thu, Seven Cities Of Gold with Michael Rennie and Anthony Quinn Fri_Sat. The Gem lists The Big Bluff with John Bromfield and Martha Vickers Sun_Mon, The French Line with Jane Russell and Gilbert Roland Tue_Wed, Billy The Kid with Robert Taylor and Brian Donlevy Thu_Fri_Sat, Car_Vu presents An Annapolis Story Sun_Mon and Seminole Uprising Fri_Sat with Leo Montgomery plus High Society from the Bowery Boys.
Army Sergeant First Class Earn est D. Hopper of Paducah Texas was awarded the Good Conduct Medal in Germany while serving with the 4th Infantry Division. He is a member of Company D 22d Regiment and joined the Army in October 1950.
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