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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1966
Page
3
Temperatures run about 28 degrees below normal with a high near 56 and low near 33. A warming trend is expected before turning colder at the start of next week. Precipitation is projected from .10 to .25 inches.
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and a drop in temperatures on Saturday. Expect cooler conditions with daytime highs in the mild range and lighter winds across the region.
Pineapple Shrimp Mousse recipe featured for a New Year buffet with instructions for assembling a light savory mold. Includes shrimp, pineapple, onion, curry, gelatin, wine, mayonnaise, cream and herbs, plus festive birthday and anniversary wishes.
Ruth Millett argues housewives can lower food prices by 6 to 9 percent if they drop shopping frills. Clarence P. Adams, president of the National Association of Food Chains, lists trading stamps giveaways carry out service piped music check cashing and late hours as nonessential items to cut. The piece questions whether households will change spending habits.
UPI reports on Channel 13 WNDT TV New York staging a quirky year end review of 1966. The station highlights unconventional programming and editorials, including debates, poetry readings, and satirical dramas, while stressing a mission to provide an articulate community voice beyond commercial TV.
Bournemouth Sub-aqua Club offers a submerged two-ton steel cylinder measuring 12 by 7 feet at 40 feet depth off the Devonne Tie club. The tank, bought for pounds two years ago, has housed two club members for a week and will be sold to the highest bidder.
The roster lists Mrs. Monroe King Mrs. Donald Trent Mrs. W M Hannah James C Tate Mrs Marvin McCain Tammie McCain Mrs Tommy Ricks Robert Pyle and Mrs A L Mills as admitted on Thursday while Mrs Ora Dement is dismissed today.
In Modena Italy 23 year old plumber Gino Siena was jailed after police used X rays to locate Corrado Gambardella’s gold ring inside his stomach claiming he was involved in the crime. Gambardella’s missing ring was recovered, though Siena denied any involvement.
Treasury data through December 27 lists withdrawals 82.314 billion dollars and deposits 69.215 billion. Cash balance stands at 517.5 million, public debt at 329.877 billion, and gold holdings at 13.158 billion.
Christmas Day gathering at Tell home with buffet luncheon. Attendees include John and Kim McCracken of Garden City Kansas Henry McCracken and Jel and Teresa of Amarillo David Shackelford of Beaumont David Walker Donna Sue of Abilene Dan Imhoff and children of Childress B Shackelford of Tell Paul Hartness of Dumas Lucille McCracken of Amarillo Mike Willingham of Abilene Preselly Walker of Fort McClellan Alabama Mrs A A Walker of Childress Bob Goff of Pitchfork Ranch Frankie Childers Jim Goff of Tell.
Mrs. Robert Edward Vannay Jr of Fort Worth hosted a December 16 bridal shower for Linda Williams the bride elect. Red and white colors adorned the decorations, with a Christmas tree themed flower arrangement at the punch table. Guests included Mrs.Bob Sessions of Wellington and cousin Mrs. Bill Watson assisted with gift opening.
Mrs Jerrell Nimmo acted as host for a Secret Christmas party with games and refreshments enjoyed by guests including Mesdames Pete Timmons Paul Cruse Billy Paul Simpson N L Cook Jim Dobbins Delmont Hays Eugene Hoover Jack Curlee Homer Davis Bud Simpson Erma Vaughn Claud McDonald Frank Jamison D Baker Matador Mat Eady Turkey and Marie Cook Childress.
In Bloemfontein authorities sent a bikini clad 10 year old home to change. A month earlier officials warned sunbathers within a foot of each other could face morals charges.
Mr and Mrs JM Brown were honored at a Christmas Eve reception attended by daughters and sons in law including George Smith Larry Cayton J A Strickland and Tom Murray. Their son David Brown was killed in World War I and the David Brown Post of Childress is named in his memory.
Mrs Tho H Crain and family hosted a linen shower for the couple with children Jack and Jacqueline present. Guests included Mr and Mrs V Mt Cra and many friends who praised the event. Towell sets and bed linen gifts were given by several couples including Dan A Son and J A Stinnett and Carl Polk among others.
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