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Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
3
Cloudy and warming forecast with light precip asked
Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures and light sleet or freezing rain starting Thursday then ending by week end. Mrs Margaret Hipps released from hospital to recuperate at home while her husband Claude may be released today. Firemen’s Muscular Dys trophy drive rescheduled for Thursday night. Mr and Mrs J E Smith return to Albuquerque after visiting their son Clarence Smith. Mrs B B Smith in Wichita Falls hospital critically ill. Mrs L B Holman takes grandchildren Christy and David Kaye to Amarillo. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Christmas party includes secret pals and decorative table settings. list of members and names follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hipps
Althogh
Red Cross
Claude
J. E. Smith
Albuquerque
N.M
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Hiway Cafe
Mmes
Nora Brown
Frankie Holton
Hattie Mae Vitt
Lola Owesney
Lois Arnold
Jo Lane
Roxie Nichols
Juanita Maddox
Muriel Harp
Irma Custer
Jane Custer
Ruth Stiner
Fay Smotherman
Agnes Preston
Doris Crabtree
Shirley Gilliland
Betty Estes
Lillian Nicholds
Dorine Rollins
Virginia Hassell
Ellen Wasson
Carolyn Rollins
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
The social calendar lists events for Thursday through Saturday including American Legion Auxiliary at Greenbelt Lanes on Thursday evening, South Childress HDC covered dish lunch at 1 p m hosted by Mrs Hugh Stepp, First Baptist beginners party at 7 p m, and a Modern Home Club gathering at 9 30 a m. On Friday Mabel Hare Class dinner at 7 p m, Central Christian Young Couple dinner at the parsonage, Fidelis Class party at 7 p m at Mrs Harry Thaten, and on Saturday an Intermediate MYF party at 7 p m in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Greenbelt Lanes
South Childress Hdc
Hugh Stepp
First Baptist
Fellowship Hall
Modern Home Club
Mabel Hare
Central Christian Young Couples
Fidelis
Harry Thaten
Kovacs Special Review Flops Yet Intrigues Viewers
Television critic Frederic Danzig analyzes Ernie Kovacs fourth seasonal special as oddly engaging despite uneven sketches. He praises the slip scene and certain bits while faulting the wagon of feeble Western satire and calls out TV stars Wayne Shuster Steve Allen and Alan King for strong moments. He notes CBS bid for Max Liebman and Hope's NBC Yuletide tour details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Danzig
United Press International New York
UPI
Ernie Kovacs
Abc-Tv
Ernie
Jack Gelber
Network TV
Kovacs
Wes
Wayne
Shuster
Steve Allen
Swim
Max Liebman
Cbs-Tv
Bob Hope
Newfoundland
Labrador
Greenland
Hope
Jayne Mansfield
Dorothy Provine
Anita Bryant
Rosemary Franklin
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting at Tell Stinnett Home
Mrs. J. A. Stinnett of Tell hosted Gamma Eta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma as Mrs. Jesse Thomas of Paducah aided. Theme Developing human resources explored language as a key to understanding. Emma Beaird of Balls urged modern language programs with trained teachers and labs to prepare students for global living. Jessie Thomas urged chapter support for school language programs and funding. Stinnett home featured Christmas decor and refreshments for members and guests including M. H. Galgreath, Clark Forbis, Richard Varnell, Sadie Smith, C. E. Whitlock, Margaret Elliot, and Mrs. George Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stinnett
Tell
Gamma Eta
Delta Kappa Gamma
Jessie Thomas
Paducah
Emma Beaird
Balls
Stinnett
M. H. Galgreath
Girard
Clark Forbis
Richard Varnell
Afton
Sadie Smith
Ralls
Belles Letters Club Party At Diggs Home
Miss Carrie Mae Diggs hosted the Belles Lettres Club gathering with Mrs Frank Wallin assisting. Holiday decor featured Christmas scenes, flowers, and a revolving tree. A turkey dinner, canasta games, and gifts for the Wichita Falls State Hospital completed the evening. Attendees listed include Mrs Ha Price and Mrs Louise Bowers among others. Also notes TV fare: Adventures of Lariat Sam debuts on CBS Captain Kangaroo December 25, King Orange jamboree parade on ABC December 30, Circus on NBC January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Mae Diggs
Frank Wallin
Belles Lettres Club
State Hospital
Wichita Falls
Ha! Price
Louise Bowers
W. S. Hughes
Mary Jane Heath
Rowden Jefferies
P. A. Preslar
Glen Stinner
Julia Ross
Lula Mae Carter
Kate Biggerstaff
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Frances Long
Lariat Sam
Cbs-Tv
Miami
Neighborhood Club Meets At Methodist Church
The December meeting of the Rural Neighborhood Progress Club was held at the Tell Methodist Church with president Mrs. J. A. Stinnett in charge. A skit entitled Bundles For Christmas was presented by Home Demonstration Club members Mmes. M. H. Conn and Stinnett led carols with Mrs. Conn as accompanist. Coffee and doughnuts were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Neighborhood Progress Club
Tell Methodist Church
J. A. Stinnett
Mmes
M. H. Conn
Stinnett
Walker on media, unity, and postwar policy missteps
Former general criticizes media, urges alertness to un-American influence. He lists 15 postwar policy choices he says ceded U.S. sovereignty, from allowing Russia in the UN to censoring the military, with Cold War clashes threaded through 1950s events and key figures.
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Page One
Soviet Union
United Nations
Germany
Douglas MayArthur
Korea
Truman
America
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Little Rock
Walker
Cuba
Pentagon
Russia
AEC
MacArthur
Nasser
Suez Canal
Ark
U. S
Congo
United States
Christmas program at First Methodist Church marks 66 attendees
Starkey Circle members and families gathered in Fellowship Hall for a Christmas dinner with a tree, greenery, and Santa figures. Rev. Lester Hill gave the invocation as Linda Kay Jones led devotion and scripture, with multiple performances by Linda Rowland, Roxanne Jones, Debbie Bird, Carolyn Havins, and others. The program featured carols, readings, piano pieces, and a dismissal prayer by Venita Jones, with Rev. and Mrs. Hill as special guests among 66 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey Circle
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Lester Hill
Childye
Circle
Linda Kay Jones
Linda Rowland
Roxanne Jones
Debbie Bird
Carolyn Havins
Mary Sue Hargrove
Susan Martin
Julia Camp
Steveie Bird
Sandra Martin
Jeannie Collins
Carol Denny
Nan
Fwen Naron
Holy City
Russell Jones
Bobby Blackwell
Venita Jones
Mrs. Hill
Appeal proposal would send case to council for 15 of 29 vote overturn
The plan would require 15 of 29 council votes to overturn a decision. Unions not complying with the umpire's ruling could be barred from filing complaints and branded violators. The council could deny the offending union AFL-CIO services or facilities, effectively suspending them.
Slippers Catch On With New Shaggy Lambskin Style
The new shaggy shearling lambskin slippers are gaining popularity for their warmth and attractive color options. They’re described as cozy and stylish, appealing to those seeking comfortable home footwear.
Television Listings For Wednesday December 13 1961
Regional TV schedules list programs on KFOX KSYD KGNC KFDA KVII and KVII stations with 4:00 to late night lineups. Notable shows include Wagon Train King of Diamonds Bob Hope Show Brainy News Weather and late news and sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oakley
Mr. Magoo
Norman Duncan
Jack Paar
Nightcap
KSYD
Wild Bill Hickok
Superman
Bob Hope
Bob Newhart
Brinkley’s Journal
Jone
Kfda - TV
Channel 106
Dick Tracy
Doug Edwards
Dan True
Ralph Wayne
Alvin
Dan True Weather
Cimarron City
TV Guide Style Broadcast Schedule 1961 December 14
A fragmented TV listing page shows daily programs across KFDA KGNC and TV-Channel stations. Entries include Today, The Price Is Right, Concentration, Make Room For Daddy, Captain Kangaroo, Love of Life, The Millionaire, Edge of Night, and news segments with times scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFDA
Today
NBC
Weather Today
Groucho
Jan Murray
Loretta Young
Young Dr. Malone
Daddy
Hollywood
Kukla
Ollie
KGNC
Continental Classroom
Kapt Kidd
Young
Dr. Malone
Hollywood Awn
College of the Air AN
Carenactive
Cartoon Carnival
Debbie Drake
Guiding Light
M Squad
Kfda - TV
Channel 10
Jack Tompkins
Kaptain Kangaroo
Jack LaLanne
Video Village
Love of Life
Search For Tomorrow
Dan True
Andy
Evit
the Texan
Bob
Devon Court
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Oleander
Santa
MEA
BY Jay Heavilin
Cink
VFW
Hotel Childress
Ave. G
Kathleen Hargrave
Weill
Hargraves
Ling
Television Review
Alan King
Garry Moore
King
Ichabod and
New England
Real McCoys
Red Skelton
Amanda Blake
Maurice
Doberman) Gosfield
Dobie Gillis
Fashion Shoppe
Belles Letters
Diggs
Sharon
N. Main Childress
Texas
Tell Neighborhood Club
Methodist Church
Meany
State Farm
Hospital News
Grady Shuman
Jessie Dehoney
Max Sachse
Claude Hipps
Joy Burkett
Earl Harwell
Ave. F
DIAL
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Preston Road
Dallas
Elvis Presley
Juliet Prosse
Xmas
Palace
Kfox - TV
Kgnc - TV
Kidd
Huntley-Brinkley
Kvii - TV
John Daly
Showtime
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