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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
3
Bonnie Doon presents Them For Christmas Chic Plus Comfort stretch nylon slippers. They come in two styles that stretch to fit any foot and are offered in white pink blue red black yellow royal beige. Ideal gift choice for unsure sizes.
Pat Priest, daughter of former U S treasurer Ivy Baker Priest, joins The Munsters replacing Beverley Owen. She is set to debut December 3 as the only regular cast member without a green face. Pat, once queen of Washington society, recalls moving from Utah to Washington and her notable family ties. The Jensen family of Thousand Oaks, Calif, is mentioned as her escort and support.
In real life Paul Brinegar recalls his line as a camp cook in Rawhide saying he can burn a steak or make a salad but beyond that his wife handles everything else.
CBS Reports presented cellist Pablo Casals in a late Monday hour that NBC and CBS aired in prime slots. Casals age 88 and his ideas on liberty, democracy, and music were highlighted with scenes of his teaching and performance. The program emphasized Casals self exile from Spain and his call for world citizens to work for peace.
Local forecast calls for fair and windy conditions tonight with a slight warming. Skies will turn increasingly cloudy and much colder by Wednesday with a sharp temperature drop.
Mr and Mrs Ted Rogers former Childress residents of Des Moines Iowa announce the birth of a son Dewie Trevelyn II on December 3 in a Des Moines hospital The infant weighed six pounds three and one half ounces Here and there Mr and Mrs George Moore have moved back to Childress since moving from Eastland Chester Hunter of Dallas was a recent visitor of his mother Mrs S W Hunter and his sister Mr and Mrs J D Hudlow
In Des Moines Iowa the state Executive Council considered a drastic fix for pigeon trouble at the Capitol. Auditor Chet Akers recalled a past effort costing 104 dollars with a sharpshooter using a .140 shotgun, suggesting hiring someone to ride shotgun on the building.
Mrs H A Briscoe of Willcox Arizona was feted Monday afternoon by sister Mrs H PD Wilson The lace covered refreshment table wore red tapers green trim Bible markers were given as favors Guests included Mrs J W Rucker Mrs S E Temple Mrs Luther Miller Mrs Nora Martn Mrs Gladys Sterling Mrs Velma Snodgrass Mrs Iva Ferguson and Mrs Leler Boydston
Elizabeth Huggins accompanied by Mrs Herbert and Leon Henley send greetings to Luther Miller and Robert Carter for tomorrow's birthday.
Ruth Millett argues that beauty does not guarantee good dating. A vain glamorous girl may ignore her date’s efforts, while a less beautiful woman can be entertaining and considerate. The piece cautions young men to value personality over looks.
In Indianapolis a thief stole a red chest from Rev. William Tressler's car. Inside are items linked to his past as a magician including rabbits that change color a vanishing clock a woolen bowl that bursts into flames and then flowers. No gems were taken.
The Guild of Lady Drivers urges Transport Minister Tom Fraser to form a female team to keep road signs visible in winter conditions. The appeal targets improved visibility and safer travel during harsh weather.
Almanac entries note December 15 as the 350th day of 1964 with 16 days remaining. Highlights include Edwin Blashfeld born in 1848, the 1791 Bill of Rights going into effect, Alger Hiss perjury indictment following Virginia ratification, 1948 Iran earthquakes, and a F. Scott Fitzgerald quote. The moon and planets are listed and a thought for the day is offered.
Admitted include Mrs Moran and Leo Smith on Monday. Also Mrs Robert Patrick of Reed Oklahoma Monday, Mrs R E Statham Monday, Naomi Mazuca Monday. Discharged include Sam Richensin today, Miss Ione Cross today, Judy Jennings today.
Sunday marked the 50th year of marriage for Mr. and Mrs J C Weaver at their High Point home with children and grandchildren present. Rev Frank Pearson officiated the home ceremony. the couple first lived in High Point and have resided at 106 Avenue F. Se. for 38 years. A golden reception featured yellow gladioli and gold decor. daughters assisted with punch and cake, and a large cake carried the "50" motif.
Market brief shows 11 am Dow Jones industrials at 856.73 down 3.92, rails 20 components at 20420 down 0.86, utilities 154.58 down 0.36, 65 stocks 301.72 down 1.23 with 1.24 million shares traded. Noon indexes slip further. 1 pm totals report 30 Industrials 854.34 down 6.31, rails 203.18 down 1.88, utilities 154.42 down 0.52, 65 stocks 300.82 down 2.18 with 3.29 million shares. Treasury accounts for the year to Dec 10 show withdrawals 57.04 million, deposits 4.918 billion, cash balance 1.998 billion, public debt 318.234 billion.
The report notes the past 24 hours ending at 11 am with a high of 55 and a low of 27. A comparison shows December 15, 1963 recorded a high of 31 and a low of 22. Sunrise is 7 40 and sunset 5 32.
Forecasts predicted warmer readings across Texas with wind in Northwest Texas while northern areas may see cooler conditions by tomorrow afternoon. Hilda Alicia Flores, 13 days old, died of exposure after wriggling from bedcovers as temperatures dropped to 32 degrees in Laredo Monday.
The page lists weekday church activities and club gatherings including Church of Christ Ladies Class on Tuesday, WMU Circles, First Baptist Primary and social events, Rotary Christ Dinner, Women's Chorus, Modern Home in Washington DC, and multiple socials at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Includes West Texas Utilities employees family party, WMU Night Circle, UDC Christmas party, and Mrs Dan Jones and Mrs Joe Allen social dates.
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