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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

4

Corral Written By Childress High Sehe Raker Students

A school publication credits a roster of students and staff including Parker Editor Ann Brewer Rone Briley Cates and teachers Clements Cooner Wilson Holman Penald Hatcher ey Jean Norrell Sherry George Piten Stikes Ryan Smith Mery Wadilams Kay Weiler Pat Mellaugh Virs Helen Johnson for the Corral student project.

Corral Toh Parker Ann Brewer Rone'd Briley Richie Cates Genre Clements John Cooner Wilson Holman Penald Hatcher Jean Norrell Sherry George Piten Stikes Ryan Smith Mery Wadilams Kay Weiler Pat Mellaugh

Frodo Mystery At CHS Christmas Spirit Beat

A chaotic CHS classroom scene filled with teachers students and staff preparing for Christmas. Mentions include Miss Kennedy Mrs Wallin Rita Evans Debbie Bird and Lauranelts Craig decorating rooms and a variety of personal asides from students and teachers across periods and clubs.

Griffin Rita Evans Gene Clements Romald Briley Debbie Bird Fhrie Lauranetts Craig CHS He “Library Club Ronna Mooney Otle Martin Kent

Cats Corner Nets Consolation Berth After Close Win

In a Friday tournament round, the Cats beat Channing 63-61 to reach the consolation playoffs. Paul Camp led with 14 points, Ike Hughes 13, Mike Henderson 11, Lassen 9, with Clark and Downing adding five.

Quarts Mit Willie Char Lassen Ike Hughes Paul Camp Mike Henderson Hughes Willie Clark Travis Downing Ben Bob Walker Johnnie Hughes Cats Burkburnett David Lassen Fish Flamet Benny Land John Baker Dale Inman Marcus McEndreee Joel Atkinson Don Hatcher Robin Encrease Charles Williamson Carl Holtman Carl Swain Larry Ho Alton Smien Henry Beets Flamot Danny Havins Jane Dobbs Bote Ler En Seon Th Rie

Student Council Campaigns For District Office

Campaigns for the district office include votes for Vice President Childress and letters of support written by typists Sue Vowell Laura Nette Craig Marsha Carmack Kay Winter Andy Longbine and Pat Henry. Amarillo December 10 at the Top O Ten District meeting. Ga headed the finance committee and Marsha Thaten led the program committee. Traffic court issued several fines last week.

Vote Childress Amarillo Sue Vowell Lauranette Craig Marsha Carmack Kay Winter Andy Longbine Pat Henry Marsha Thaten

Flat Tires No Problem For The Typical Female

A satirical piece contrasts gender responses to a flat tire after school, exaggerating stereotypes. It claims boys fix tires with tools while girls hesitate then rely on logic or others, ending with a claim that feminine brains can outdo masculine brawn.

Femi

Careers for G ow High Seniors Highlight Talents

The article projects future paths for 1967 graduates from Gow Career Academy. Randy Butler may draw cartoons for a major newspaper while Bob Parker writes features and his life in a small town novel. Others pursue Hollywood roles, music, science, politics, homemaking, or business.

Randy Butler Bob Parker Hollywood Pat Henen Richie Cates Connie McCain Joan Cheatheam Randy McHaney Connie Groom Rusty Jones Lauranette Craig Larry Mooney

Birth of Joan Cheatham in Culdis Texas

Joan Cheatham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cheatham, is a senior at Childress High School with brown hair and brown eyes. She enjoys singing, piano, collecting stuffed animals, and is active in Spanish Club, Speech Club, Library Club, FHA, Pep Squad and choir. Her honors include Junior Chamber of Commerce Queen and first runner up in I Speak for Democracy contest. After graduation she plans to attend Wayland Baptist College and join the Wayland International Choir on tour.

Maen Iva Culdiss Texas C. J. Cheatheam Joan Childress High School U.S. 83 FHA Chamber of Commerce B&pw Victoria Holt Paul Revere The Raiders Audrey Ee 4Burn Tiffany’s Paul Newman Randy West Wayland Baptist College Plainview Wayland Wayland International Choir

Honorable A student Charlott Czewski omitted from roll list

Charlott Czewski's name was erroneously omitted from Childress High School honor roll for first and second six weeks. She has been an A honor student.

Charlott Czewski Childress High School Miss Czewski

1872 Teaching Rules Slightly Not-Of-Date

A dated bulletin lists strict 1872 teaching duties including chimney cleaning and coal hauling, pen making, Bible reading time, and moral conduct. It notes advancement after five years could yield a 25 cent weekly raise if approved by the board.

Manhatta Elementary Echnal Board of Education

Senior Students Await Results Of Army Test

The senior class will soon receive letters from the Army with the test results from November 30 taken in the school auditorium. The two hour exam covered mathematical reasoning automotive mechanics verbal electronics pattern analysis and speed tests to help students discover their best suited field.

Army

Patsy Dishman Reviews All in the Family for belles

Patsy Dishman a CHS senior in sixth period speech class reviews All in the Family by Ed win O Connor for the Belles Lettres of the Women’s Department club. The piece notes O Connors other works and Pulitzer prize winning Edge of Sadness. The story follows how a big city knits an Irish family.

Belles Lettres Woman’s Department Club Patsy Dishman CHS Patsy Edwin O'Connor

Wisconsin First Big Ten Football Champions 1896 proud

Wisconsin secured the inaugural Big Ten football title in 1896 and defended the crown in 1897, establishing early dominance in conference play.

Wisconsin

Poor Old Pencil Mistreated Unloved

A playful narrator pencil complains about rough handling by its user. It describes being dropped and chewed, the cold damp mouth cave, sharp teeth, a cavity, and the dentist pulling it out, ending with a cold night back in the notebook.

Epironiat On Youth By SHERRY GEORGE

The article presents a youth advocate arguing teens face unbalanced publicity. It asserts many youths are charitable and well balanced despite modern pressures. It frames teens as capable of positive futures amid global threats and cites a song lyric praising youth.

Sherry George

Dec Spotlight profile Jerita Landrum in Childress

Jerita Landrum born May 6 1949 in Childress to Mr and Mrs Allen Landrum calls 1106 2nd S W home She praises D E as a required course helping her in school and future life She plans to attend Kilgore Junior College after graduation.

Village Inn D. E Jerita Landrum Jerita Childress Allen Landrum 1106 2Nd S. W. Home Kilgore Junior College

Christmas Program Draws Energy At JJ Rhoades School

Hughes FHA Chapter hosted its annual Christmas program in the school auditorium with guest Kay Winter and program chairman Mary Williams. Students and mothers enjoyed readings, songs, and decorations as science club and Johnson FHA activities prepare for upcoming events.

JJ Rhoades School Hughes Fha Kay Winter Mary Williams Kay Sally Coyle Darlene Whitten Suzanne Thurman Pine Cone Forest Johnson Fha Paula Marshall Sally Shipman Mary Dee Meinzer June Shackelford Karen DeArmond Judy Denny Peggy Nichols Cheri Britain Pat Smotherman Vikki Gloar Janet Gloar Karen Griffin Zanna Collins Debbie Bird Barbara Trent Pauletta Dorman Carol Bashaw Linda Coyle Patsy Dishman Alice Harris

Bears Chief Halas Runs 98-Yard Fumble Return Record

George Halas, Bears head coach and owner, set the club record with a 98 yard fumble return for a touchdown on November 8, 1923, against Jim Thorpe led Indians.

Chicago UPI George Halas Chicago Bears Jim Thorpe Indians

CHS Marching Band Invited to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show

The CHS marching band may travel to Fort Worth January 27 1967 for an overnight to join the Fat Stock Show Parade two miles long on January 27. The return is planned for January 28 but trip decision rests with the school board. A Fort Worth quotation notes the value of earned gains.

CHS Fort Worth Childress

Bulletin Boards Deck the Class for Holidays

Classrooms glow with Christmas cheer as Mrs Reeves and students decorate two bulletin boards with silver and green backdrops and festive figures. Highlights include Peanuts character art by Parman Reynolds and Teresa Wilks, nativity scenes, and a central NOEL bell display. Decorations extend to scenes of Santa, a fireplace, and gleaming poinsettias.

Parman Reynolds Santa Claus Mrs. Ehrle Sue Yowell Martha Galligan Jo Carole Felton

Raise Standards At CHS Report Card Reflections

Ronald Bailey notes report card day at CHS as many students with bad grades are grounded by parents. He argues students should study more themselves to keep good grades and suggests parents should let students mature and take responsibility for their own learning.

Ronald Bailey CHS

Senior Personality Born June 23 1949 In Chi ldress Texas

John T V Cooper born June 23 1949 in Childress Texas to Mr and Mrs Joe L Cooper now 17 living with parents at 411 Avenue B NW He is 6 foot 4 and 185 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair His hobbies include target shooting and sky diving His pet peeve is People who cant make up their minds He was active in DE Speech Club and Corral Staff serving as Parliamentarian in DE His favorites include book Lord Jim song Born Free food Mexican food color blue 1959 Corvette movie Cat Bally actor Marlon Brando actress Jill St John His life ambition is to be happy After graduation he plans to go to San Diego and give it up

Joe L. Cooper Childress Texas John Avenue B. N.W D.E Corral DE John Jim Cat Bailey Marlon Brando Jill St. John San Diego

New Column Gives Advice For Lovelorn by Irma Loser

Irma Loser announces a new advice column for lovelorn readers. The piece outlines warning signs of a failing romance such as suspicious golf dates, partners riding with others, hiding old letters, and noisy telephone lines. It promises further columns to help high school students navigate love and invites letters care of the Corral.

Lovelorn Irma Loser Dallas Irna Ima Corral

Betty Crocker Test Taken by Nineteen Senior Girls

A 19 senior Girls discussion and objective Betty Crocker Test explored problems a homemaker faces with an outside career. The test ran in two parts, 190 multiple choice questions in 35 minutes and a 10 minute essay on homemaker and career woman conflicts.

Betty Crocker

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Childress High Sehe Raker Helen Johnson Fred Wilks Wilks Mat Auatter Nancy Hill Frodo Gerald Rippy Inez Robinson Miss Kennedy Phil Campbell Lynn Simmon Robert Kuhn Wallin Carmek Fcry Harmon Sen Necklac Library Club Collier Joe Hardison Ronnie Sis Lanranette Craig Ronald Briley Ronnie Fist Jean Trosper Hopkins Wi Holman Cats Corner Niers Gow Eccbilitieas Sammy Saied Gary Sachse Steve McReynolds Joe Owen Jeanette Hall Library Club Rose Cordain Gertrude Blain Cates
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