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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1957

Page

2

Christmas supper and Yuletide program planned locally

The Childress Methodist pastors host a Christmas supper at 5 pm in Fellowship Hall. A 30 minute Yuletide program will air on the local radio at 10 30 pm. Mr and Mrs F Uf Amy celebrate their West wedding anniversary. high school and college students are mentioned.

Oantry Club Methoiet Childress Thetrie Fellowship Hall Porst Childress Allance F. Uf Amy

Pope Warns Against Russian Propaganda and Arms Race

Pope Pius XII in a Christmas message warned against Soviet propaganda and rapid arms buildup. He urged free nations to unite for common defense, resist short lived Soviet gains, and seek a breathing space from the arms race while remaining prepared to act if danger threatens.

Vatican City Pope Pius XII Free World Pontiff NATO

Funeral Rites for Everett Sauret Today

Funeral services for Everett Auguste Sauret were held at 2 PM at South Side Baptist Church with Rev. C. T. Jordan Rev. Ira L Varrack and Jimmy Smith officiating. The retired railroad employee and World War I veteran died Saturday night in Childress General Hospital. He was a member of IOOF Lodge and the church. Burial followed in Childress Cemetery by Newberry Funeral Home.

Everett Auguste Sauret South Side Baptist Church C. T. Jordan Ira L Varrack Jimmy Smith Mr. Sauret Childress General Hospital Ioof Lodge D C. Buck EB C Stone Ray Johnson FE. G G Bramsett,a. L. Gillian H. D Wilson George Stone Jimny Spor Childress Cemetery Newberry Funeral Home

Christmas Program Planned at Emmanuel Baptist Chapel

Rev A L Heath announced a special Christmas program at Emmanuel Baptist Chapel 711 Avenue F SE. The event at 7 o'clock Tuesday night will feature pictures relating to the birth of Christ with commentary, songs, prayers and readings.

A. L. Heath Emmanuel Baptist Chapel Avenue F. Se Christ

Ingrid Bergman Heads to Rome for Christmas Visit

Ingrid Bergman left London by plane for Rome with suitcases full of toys to spend Christmas with her children and Roberto Rossellini, her legally separated husband.

London Ingrid ” Bergman Rome Roberto Rossellini

West Texas Weather Outlook With Holidays Travel Notes

Clear to partly cloudy skies in West Texas through Tuesday with cooler nights. Local families plan Christmas travel and visits across Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico as relatives gather in Childress and Erick. Holiday movements include Cameron Junior College visitor from Lawton Oklahoma and extended family groups headed to Erick and Abilene for the holiday period.

West Texas

Holiday Visitors and Travelers Across Texas

Water was a recent visitor with her parents in Amarillo. In Amarillo on business were Mr and Mrs W A King and daughters visiting with relatives. Fr a n c e s Stoker of Austin also visited. In Childress weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Wayne Butler and Freddy Meek. Meek will enroll at West Texas State College after discharge at Fort Hamilton New York. Guests planned at J B Brown home include Ellis Brown and HH Harvey of Canyon and Sarah Harvey of Amarillo with Dorothy Brown of Denver. Daisy McLain visits Albuquerque with her son Steve McLain. Mrs J F Cooper spends holidays with her daughter and family in Fort Worth.

Carolyn Vaughn Cameron Junior College Lawton Oklo Sim Vaughn Vaughn Carolyn Jane Erick Okla Mary Hammons Perry Morren Edmond Childress Vaughns Oklahoma Roy Hammons Phil Corona Calif Mert Grayson Amarillo Dad Williams M. T. Grayson Paul Shoults Abilene Dick Garrett Elizabeth Beatrice Dallas Betty Campbell Ann Moran Shirley Jackson Lubbock Garvin Childress General Hospital Horace Henson Iowa Park Wichita Falls Mary Lee Weddington Water Ralph Weddington W A. King Miltie Todd Brownsville Frances Stoker Austin Homer Rigby Wayne Butler Freddy Meek Mack Dobbs West Texas State College Meek Fort Hamilton J. B Brown Ellis Brown HH Harvey Canyon Sarah Harvey Dorothy Brown Denver Cole Daisy McLain Albuquerque Steve McLain

Allied-Continued From Page One

The text notes continued Allied stance versus a full United Nations General Assembly session and Russia counter proposals. It mentions top US officials favoring quiet diplomatic negotiations urged by Democrats Mansfield and Harriman. It references pressure to release Gaither Report findings, amid leaks, warning of U S military lag and calls for a large defense buildup and a 20 billion dollar shelter program.

Uno General Assembly Russia Senate Mike Mansfield Mont Averrell Harriman New York Gaither

Narva Sinks in North Sea Storm. Bosworth Rescues Crew

A North Sea storm sinks the British freighter Narva with 28 crewmen aboard while racing to aid another vessel. An international mercy fleet searches extensive seas but recovers only an oil slick, an open lifeboat and two lifebuoys. All 14 aboard the Bosworth are saved and towed to safety.

London Hope Bosworth

Driver charged with aggravated assault after hayride crash

Margarito Ramirez of Marion Texas was charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle after a Saturday night crash that killed Jose Angel Martinez and injured 25 others. Twenty five were hurt. twelve remained hospitalized Sunday. Frank Arenas remained in poor condition at Robert B Green Hospital. Five injured teens were dependents of Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Air Force Base. chaperone Paul M. Reed had his foot amputated.

San Antonio Margarito Ramirez Marion Tex Frank Arenas Robert B Green Hospital Jose Angel Martinez Seguin Fort Sam Houston Randolph Air Force Base Brooke Medical Center Paul M. Reed Reed

Temperature Report Highlights Mild Weekend

The highest temperature in the 4-hour period ending 11 am Monday reached 68 degrees with 4 pm reading on Sunday also at 68. The coldest point was 40 degrees at 5 am Monday as temperatures trace the day’s pattern.

President to Outline Defense Spending in TV Address

The article argues the public, as owner of the nation, deserves to know defense jeopardy and costs. It anticipates a TV address announcing new defense spending and asks how voters can judge without such information. It questions which leaders have put the public at risk and who has the right to know.

Onetary United States

Social Drinkers Drive Christmas Highway Toll to 1957

A National Safety Council survey says social drinkers caused 55 percent of Christmas fatalities and 30 percent of off holiday traffic deaths. Most victims are men and drivers. common fatal actions include driving in the wrong lane and ignoring signals. Officials note a 3 percent drop in deaths in the first nine months and urge caution to save up to 1,000 lives in 1957.

Chicago National Safety Council Council

Soldier Strangles Wife With Necktie in Texas Case

Fort Riley soldier Donald McCollum admitted strangling Hazel Jane McCollum after a Dear John letter. Authorities say he first used his hands, then a necktie when his wife bled, driving the body to his brother’s home in Hardin County before authorities were contacted.

McCollum J. W. McCollum Whit Whitaker Hardin County

Americans Spend and Save Up in Early 1957

Government figures show Americans spent saved and invested more in the first half of 1957 than the same period in 1956 at a 26.5 billion annual rate for liquid assets. Personal savings remained generally well maintained despite overall signs of a potential recession in the last quarter.

Washington Commerce Department

Dog purchase ends with Christmas bonus promise

A Santa Clara man, A Brugge Meyer, bought a Weimaraner from John Templeton of Superior Wisconsin and received a Christmas bonus tied to the sale.

Chicago R. A. Bruggemeyer Santa Clara Calif John Templeton Superior Wis

Dog Gives Birth to Six Puppies at Local Railway Office

A dog delivered six puppies at the Railway Express Agency office here on Sunday after arriving by train from Superior. The event occurred without incident and drew curious attention from passersby.

Dog Railway Express Agency Superior

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Dave Cheatheam Tackie Lynn Padlkner S. E. Temple Mondely Colege Lovely Lady Dress Shoppe Ave Hix Gro Leonard King Hearts and Creative Dakil.’S Smart Shop Powe Friends of Peace Sauret Pat Jackson W. H. Garvin Ingrid Central Christian Church Kenneth E. Jones Ave. DN Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning Ave. G. Nw Dial WE Singer Sewing Machine CO Avery Merry Christmas J. M. Tindall GIN J. D. Hassell, Mgr Sarrell Roberson
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