Toy Industry Sees Record 1961 Sales Growth
New York reports toy shipments point to a 1961 retail sales peak near 2 billion dollars, driven by more children entering the market and fewer discounts harming margins. The Civil War centennial inspires new science and historical toys, including remote control systems, robot helpers, and period war games, while dolls and household play items expand.
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New York
UPI
Santa Claus
Edward P. Parker
U.S.A
U.S. Census Bureau
Reader Sharon Reader and Advisor Help in Texas
Local adviser Sharon Reader offers confidential life guidance on love marriage and business. Readings cost one dollar with a guarantee of service or no charge if unsatisfied. Available daily 7 am to 10 pm at 421 North Main Childress Texas.
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Main Childress
Texas
Psychologists urge freshmen to post privacy signs on doors
In Austin, two Texas psychologists Dr Wayne Holzman and Dr William Brown propose signs for dorm doors to signal privacy. The suggested phrases urge peers to respect study time, avoid interruptions, and emphasize concentration.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
Texas
Wayne Holtzman
William F. Brown
Confusius
Estelline News Highlights Local Figures and Events
Estelline notices recount Jim Moore visiting from Florida, Iva Wright healing after Memphis surgery, and Nell Curtis in Memphis hospital. Local residents attend funerals, discuss Angus shows, and report promotions for Robert Bagwell and Boeing. Community events include WSCS meeting plans, MYF Christmas program, and Miss Wool district entrants.
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J. B. Rapp
Jim Moore
Florida
Clarence Moore
Josephine Birchfield
Wellington
Mat Rigsby
Lillie Bagwell
Mary Vardy
Iva Wright
Memphis
Nell Curtis
J. M. Ferrel, Sr
Crump Ferrel
Parnell
Lubbock
Ws.c.s
Joe Bob Nivens
Mc Donald
Childress
Walter Whaley
MYF
Estelline
Wool” District
Sever
Local Visitors Mark Weekend Gatherings Across Kirkland
Kirkland residents hosted and visited relatives from Paducah Community Center Wichita Falls and Childress. A mix of family visits from Fort Worth Abilene and Canaver plus trips to tech West Texas football games filled the weekend.
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A. B. Clements
J. Hintons
Billie Don Hinton
Paul Shahan
Paducah
Clifford West
Community Center
Tip Rickman
L. H. Price
Clarendon
J. C. Stepps
Woodrow Williamson
Fort Worth
M-Si
Wichita Falls
Joe Allen Ballard
R. V. Wood
Amarillo
Rusty
Bob
Mike
Lubbock
Sandra Wh
Tech
C. D. Curtis
Chris
Altus
Okla
W. P. Fowlers
Sharron Clifton
Childress
Phylis McFndress
Church of Christ
J. J. McWhorter
Wayne Hardin
Marvin Stovall
Elmer Melton
Kenneth and
Roger
Travis Eudy
John Turk Fowler
Jody Hix
Black Key
J. E. Melton
Travis Fudy
Tracy Albritton
Canver
Jake Atkinson
Debbie
Kirkland
Robert Pickrel
Abilene
Dee Pickrel
Jess Keys
Jean Parrish
Boulder
Colo
Oscar Pryor
Linda Stepp
Sandra Weightman
Jess Key
Dimmitt
Herbert
Greer Weightman
Sandra
Leland Eagles
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Gay Pauley
Science Toys
Sharon
Skripriter
Estelline News
C. C. McRae
Ted Barnes
Harold Burk
Tom Bain
Elaine Seay
Henrietta Ward
Donna Sue Eddins
Donna Sue
A. D. Britt
W. B. Davidson
Artie Nance
Bobby Adams
Windthurst Belpring
Robert Bagwell
Seattle
Robert
Convair
Washington
Boeing Aircraft Corporation
Mike Mason
C. T. Jarvis
Joe Eddins
Ophelia Club
Jerrey Rapp
Kirkland News
White
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