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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1957

Page

2

Family and friends gather across Texas towns for Christmas visits

A long list of relatives and friends from Stockton Childress Wellington Lubbock Pampa Amarillo Fort Worth Lawton and other places visit the Adams Sumpter Lankford Elliott Mitchell Woods and Mardis families this holiday season. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Edwin Adams Denise Troy Gordon Adams and many cousins and neighbors sharing meals and a Yuletide dinner in Olympus and Childress.

Edwin Adams Denise Stockton Calif Gordon Adams Troy James Adams Childress Sam Lewis James Sumpter Lenzig Sumpter Wellington Rooy Vandershell Lubbock Oford King Lewis Frank Duncans Shelby Smith Tom Smith Luke Funderburk Bernard Smith Lefors Will Smith Smith Eo Smith Judy Pat Denver Adams Wilburn Adams R. H. Adams Shan Albright Fort Worth Joe McNabb J. B. Mitchel Amarillo Denise G. Adams Troy Joe Olympus Ulite Lankford Curl Lankford John Henniez Pampa J. D. Elliott Northfield Grandvill Lankford Anderson Mitchell M. Mardis Melburn Okla Calvin Mitchell Eizy Kindle Mike Ronnie Stan Woodrow McGhees Carlsbad Dick Mitchell Pam Leroy Stephensons Mexico Roy Mardis Lawton Okla Robert Kidis Mangum Okla Don Masirson Randell Mardis Wendell

Birthday wishes for local residents spark community cheer

The notice lists people such as Bobby Wadsworth Franklin Moore Larkin Wallis Mrs. Fred Wallis Mrs. Fred Bailey Clifford Dates Mrs. Jerome Floyd Mrs. J. H. Garner K. Melton Clarence Ross Butler receiving birthday wishes today from the community.

Bobby Wadsworth Franklin Moore Larkin Wallis Fred Wallis Fred Bailey Clifford Jerome Floyd J. H. Garner K. Melton Clarence Ross Butler

New Year Greetings Across the Page

A playful puzzle item listing New Year wishes and word clues across and down. Includes entries like Idolizes, Sullen, Everlasting, and theater sign with scattered definitions and abbreviations. A light word puzzle reflecting seasonal greetings in a newspaper style.

Puzzle Answers From The Previous Row

A list of clues yields terms such as Magellan and Berige for a coast to coast puzzle. Other entries include 95 Guns and various cryptic hints like herbs 27 particle 29 specimens 33 evening meal 84 exist 36 subiiue 27 and barsh noise in sleep 39.

Berige Subiiue

Local West Texas Weather and Family News

Weather in West Texas remains clear to partly cloudy with no major temperature changes. In local births, Jimmie and spouse welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds two ounces at Childress General Hospital. SiN and Thaunee were born at five o clock Tuesday morning in the same hospital. Several relatives and friends from Amarillo, Los Angeles, and Claude visited over the holidays, including the Hitchcock and Lawrence families. Pfc Joe Sparkman, recently finishing Army basic at Fort Chaffee, is visiting with his mother Mrs Lennie Sparkman, accompanied by wife and daughter Teresa for the holidays.

West Texas Jimmie Turner Childress General Hospital Sin Pound Thaunee Chiitress General Hospital Syines Pulbord Teresa

Social Calendar Chilly Tuesday Schedule At Local Halls

The town calendar lists events at Calvary Baptist WMU 7 pm, American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 pm, Veterans Building CYW HP Club Book Review 4 pm, Bridal shower for Mrs Joe McLain at Mrs Karl Harris home, Junior High PTA 7 30 pm in Dr High Auditorium, and North Childress TID Club Brains shower honoring Miss Raydell Thomas on Northfield.

Athena Trayer Calvary Baptist American Legion Auxiliary Veteran's Building CYW HP Club Joe McLain Karl Harris Dr. High Auditorium North Childress Tid Club Brains Northfield Raydell Thomas

McNabb Family Holiday Luncheon Hosts Large Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McNabb entertained their six children during the holidays with a luncheon at home. Five of the six children attended along with grandchildren and several relatives, including Frank Frew and family, Charles Beierschmitts, Bob and A. M. White Jr., and others from Childress and Houston. A cordial afternoon of reminiscing followed.

J. W. McNabb Suyvivetr Frank Frew Corenp Sammy Joe Tommy Sheek Houston Charles — Beierschmitt Frankie Joe Charlene Bob Howard A. M. White Sandra Jan Betty Joe McNabb Putsy Toy Brenda Childress Billy McNabb Namib Ron Freda Afel Rk. B Howard

Film A Desk For Billy To Be Shown At PTA Meeting

A film titled A Desk For Billy will be shown at 7 40 PM Thursday in the Junior High School Auditorium. Publicity chairman Everett Solomon announces the program, with LeRoy Gaines stressing the film's quality and noting the evening meeting invites fathers and other interested persons.

Billy PTA Everett Solomon LeRoy Gaines

Reunion Dinner Held At Jimimee Sport Home

A family reunion and Yuletide dinner were hosted at the Jimimee Sport home last week with 14 attendees. Mrs. Ethel Steelman Mrs. Effie Sport Mr and Mrs Herman Steelman and daughter Sharon from Long Beach Calif Mr and Mrs Francis Sport and Bill Mr and Mrs Russell Sport and Rusty Jr Mrs Alonzo Garvin and daughter Alyona and Mrs Jay Mathis attended.

Jimimee Ethel Steelman Effie Sport Herman Steelman Long Beach Calif Sharon Francis Sport Bill Russell Sport Rusty, Jr Alonzo Garvin al Yvona Jay Mathis

Visiting hours and admissions at Childress General

The Childress General Hospital in Childress lists visiting hours for House A from 2:30 to 6:30 PM with A M. PM. Admitted patients include Michael Brown and Richard Holland on Monday, Mrs. Sydney Pulford on Monday, and Mrs. Gary Close on Tuesday. Discharges include Mrs. LeRoy Gaines on Monday.

Michael Brown Richard Holland Sydney Pulford Gary Close LeRoy Gaines

Funeral services for 100-year-old Mrs. Pierce in Bowie

Mrs J W Snyder of Childress and M S Wells of Cee Wee will attend funeral services for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Pierce, age 100, in Bowie on Wednesday. Burial will be in Bowie. Mrs Pierce died in Dallas Monday, according to Mrs Snyder, a sister-in-law, Wells was the elderly lady's nephew.

Dulles Sees Vacuum in Middle East As Western Influence Falls

Secretary of State John Dulles warns that a growing power vacuum in the Middle East could invite Soviet influence as British and French impact declines. He urges preemptive warnings to deter Soviet moves and stabilize the region.

Fron Middle East Dulles Soviet Union

Unrest and unemployment rise amid regional fighting

Reported fighting between Sue mes and Vesgprem north of Lake Bahiton disrupted life as mass unemployment hit the New Year with 32 000 government workers dismissed and up to 200 000 factory workers to be laid off due to coal shortages. Western diplomats declined Radar’s reception invitations as they fell ill or were away. US Minister Wailes had not presented credentials and aides were indisposed. The Speaker of the House remains first in line for the presidency after the vice president.

Suemes Vesgprem Lake Bahiton Radar U.S Thomas E. Wailes Spencer James

Holiday guests fill homes across towns in Area

Kirkland News lists visitors from Fort Worth Dallas and Quanah with Smith families and others from Panhandle Paducah Wichita Falls and Sayre Okla. names include Clements Cartlidge Pryor and Taylor while college students and parents gather during holidays amid notes on chlorophyll composition.

RKR Smiths Arthur Wright Francis Smith Fort Worth S. D. Smith Don Quanah J. J. Goodnight Tom White Dallas Noah Taylor Panhandle Stella Payne McLean B. F Taylor Paducah Vernon Key Linda Murray Cartlidges Carlos Cartlidge Bakersfield Calit Rube Jones Tell Charlie McNeil Joy Charlie Kay Billy Woolridge Wichita Falls Pete Clements Ronnie Guy Woolridge Dewell Collins Luther Decker Childress McKinney Rex Pryor WTSC Canyon L. V. Pryor L. Collins Loy Gilbert Arlington Troy Collins Garland Collins Janna J. B. Collins Chuck Holcomb Terri and Dale Houston R. C. Parrish Larry Boulder Colo Viola Biggerstaff Crowell Derrill Nippert TCU Gay Nippert Hardin Simmons University Jimmie Perkins Texas Tech Margie McClain Joe Jimmy and Jerry Amarillo Grover Sides Robert Owens Black Keys

Liberte Returns To Port In Heavy Seas

The French luxury liner Liberte turns back to Le Havre due to dangerous seas. The decision followed radio contact with the company and a determination that continuing the voyage posed risks to safety.

U.S. Pat United Press Francesena Raoul de Bandeau Port le Havre

Bomb hoaxers face arrest in hunt for psychopath

The speaker vowed firm action against bomb hoaxers as authorities intensified the search for a serial bomber who has planted 32 live bombs in public places since 1940. Nineteen injuries were caused by 22 blasts with no fatalities reported.

Highpoint Social Notes Show Guests From Many Cities

Visitors in the Allen Jones home included Mr and Mrs J B Goodson and children from Pantex, Mr and Mrs Eugene Dill and family, and Mrs Minnie Cochran. Many relatives and friends from Childress, Denton, Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Paducah, Fort Worth, and Odessa joined for holidays and visits.

Allen Jones J. B. Goodson Pantex Eugene Dill Vicki Shelia Barry Allen Childress Minnie Cochran Gene Dills Chillicothe Joy Hackler Clyde Hackler Cecil Gardner Bryant Hucks Spring Lake Hildie Gillespie Wichita Kan Gardners J. E Begleys FE. F. Adams B. L. Adams Olton E. F. Adamis Hill Rogers Littlefield Lula Huddleston Oklahoma Adams Huddleston Amarillo Houston Russell Stathams Lee Statham Fort Worth Gene Statham Floyd Biddy Paducah John Carr Jack Carr Royce Biddy H. FE. White John Wright Jarrell Friona Ward Terry Charles Mack H. E. Whites Wichita Falls Gearld D. Conner BE. B. Conner Annie Bryant BE. B. Kelley Elbert Kelleys E. Free Vonina Tom Kelley Travis Lloyds B. A. Kelleys Homer Kelleys R. G.eenroy Charlie Corgill W. B. Corgall King W. L. Foster Cecil Huth Edna Mae Arthur Rothwell Chett Reeves Earnest Arnn Dolly Arnn Virgil Arnn Messrs Mmes W. R. Greenroy A. V Holt Greenroy Royal King Joe B. King Tommy King W. R. Corgill R. Greenroy Baker Cor Robert Kiker Tommy Kikers Bobbie Kiker Burl Mullins California Cleon Mullins Elmer Mullins Lou

Holiday Visitors and Relatives in Rivercamp Area

Families and friends spent holidays across Morton Muleshoe Childress Amarillo Plainview and neighboring towns. Notable visits included Delmer Jones Shirley and W Blair in Morton, Bernard Holman’s guests Dyke Wright Nina Wright and others, and Bud Riker’s discharge from hospital. Also noted were W M Ward family California and Kiker relatives from Albany and Amarillo.

Bernard Holman Len Kaye Stillwater Okla Bill Head Lubbock Tim Watson Mike Wannette Okla Ted Lane Phil Amarillo Bill Jones Muleshoe Portales Euel King H. E. Jones Dyke Wright Nina Wright Plainview Paul Wright Andrews Naomi Wright Springer, NM Pearl Day Childress B. J. Teague Irby Teague Ryan Gibson Roy Philpott FE N. Billing J. B. Henderson Bille Whitstone Eugene Roberts T. P. Roberts Leland Kiker Albany Wesley Kiker

Village Card of Local Visits and Family News

Mills and family updates include Coy Mills of Levelland visiting Childress relatives, Jess Mills and Mrs CC G West returning to Lubbock, and extended visits from the Wrinkles, Mink family, and Rothwells. Residents travel between Childress, Eileen AFB, Midland, Denver, and Ben Saied farm as neighbors host and relocate.

S. H Wrinkle Ted Mink Denver Colo Beatrice Kitchens Kenneth Smith Billy J. Rothwell Arthur

Duke sprinter ties world 100 meter mark in Sugar Bowl

Dave Sime of Duke tied the world record with 10.2 seconds in the 100 meter dash at the Sugar Bowl track meet in New Orleans. Tom Brown Jr of San Francisco won the Sugar Bowl tennis tournament.

New Orleans Dave Sime Duke Tom Brown Jr San Francisco

Television Schedules for KSYD and KFDX Stations

A list of broadcast lineups for KSYD TV Channel 6 and KFDX TV Channel 3 includes hourly programs from 4:00 to 10:35 with titles such as Around Town My Little Margie The Phil Silvers Show Clancy and Des 64 000 Question Celebrity Playhouse Noahs Ark Waterfront Ray Anthony Show and Million Dollar Theatre Also notes schedules may change and the paper cannot be held responsible.

Little Rascals Doug Edwards Phil Silvers the Brothers

Television Daytime and Afternoon Schedule Listing

A dated schedule lists cartoon, game show, soap opera, news, and prime time programs across stations KFOX TV Channel 3 and NBC Matinee Theatre blocks. Entries include Captain Kangaroo Gary Moore Arthur Godfrey The Price Is Right Truth Or Consequences and more with time slots and network notes.

Ksyd-Tv Channel 6 Gary Moore Arthur Godfrey Search For Tomorrow CBS News Miss Brooks Today News Today Panorama Theatre NBC Matinee Theatre

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