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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1963

Page

3

Expanded Ministry Program Highlights WMU Meeting

At Southside Baptist WMU meeting, the program "Expansion for an Enlarged Ministry" featured Mmes G White J C Smith Ernest Rea Bill Roberson Charley Whitten and Audrey Testerman with scriptureCalendar of Prayer. G A program "Home Mission’s Road to Atlanta" included Lileesa Wyatt Mildred Roberta Kisselburg Ann Mary Grantham Susie Smith Julia Browning Nancy Rea. R A installation honored Bryan Alton Smith Larry Browning LaGnne Roberson Tim Wyatt. Sunbeams studied "Missions in Brazil" with Smitty Smith Nancy Mark Nevells Jennie Ruth Judy Grantham Tom Johnny Kissleburg Billy White Cavin Wyatt.

Poe Staed Tell G. A John Browning Atlanta Lileesa Wyatt Mildred Roberta Kisselburg Ann Mary Grantham Susie Smith Julia Browning Nancy Rea R. A Bryan and Alton Smith Larry Browning LaGnne Roberson Tim Wyatt Calvin Nevells Bill Robertson Brazil Sunbeams Smitty Smith Nancy Mark Nevells Jennie Ruth Judy Grantham Tom Johnny Kissleburg Billy White Cavin Wyatt Audrey Testerman

Army Reserve 2d Lt Neal Turner Completes Armor Officer Course

Fort Knox reports Army Reserve 2d Lt Neal M. Turner son of Mrs Ann L Turner of Quanah completed an armor officer orientation course at The Armor Center Fort Knox Ky Turner 22 is a 1958 Quanah High School and 1962 Texas Tech graduate in Lubbock.

Fort Knox, Ky AHTNC Army Reserve Neal M. Turner Ann L Turner King St Quanah Armor Center Fort Knox Turner Quanah High School Texas Institute of Technology Lubbock

Church Backed Colleges Seek Gap Filling Across Nation

The United Church of Christ funds and guides private college expansion aiming for more campuses by 1972. Rev. Howard Spragg leads a drive with 96 million raised for New College in Florida while Ringling Mansion supports sites like New Sarasota and Bradenton.

Harold Sheehan NEW York NEA Kennedy United Church of Christ Ringling Mansio Board of Homeland Ministries New Crarasota Bradenton Aleepene Wake Arizona Hawaii Howard Spragg Tufts Univ Massac Spragg New College Ringling Circus Fame Cote Sarase Leees United Church Grinnel, Howard

Five U.S.-Chiang Special Agents Executed in China

The Communist New China News Agency reported five U.S.-Chiang Kai-shek special agents were executed for sabotage in towns where captured and tried. It said a total of 15 such agents plotted demolition and arson with sentences from seven years to life, while two surrendered men were not prosecuted.

London UPS New China China Canton Aml Peking United States Formosa

De Gaulle May Champion Skybolt

Paris reports say France may back Skybolt as its nuclear deterrent instead of Polaris. A French expert notes fast aircraft with a medium range warhead could suit France, while De Gaulle plans to address Polaris at a Monday press conference.

Paris UPS United States Britain Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle London Arthur Harvey UPI U. S

Proper fit for rubber boots and overshoes

When buying rubber footwear ensure a proper fit. Boots and overshoes should slip on and off shoes easily without stretching or tugging. Generally choose a size larger than your shoes.

Wednesday golf round features friendly competition and humor

The report lists players such as Esther Dishman Nelda Cordell Glada Webb Ruth Glenn and Della among others enjoying a warm day at the nine hole game. Mentions weather talk and light banter about abilities and play frequency.

Nelda Cordell Glada Webb Ruth Glenn Della Bettie Atkinson

Inaugural Eve Festivities Planned in Austin

Thousands prepare for inaugural events as 40 Lubbock residents charter a flight to Austin. Mrs Connally and Mrs Smith choose striking gowns for the reception while state offices host tours and a three hour rotunda event. A Monday dinner features Bishop Damone Morrison Ames Brothers and Patrice Wymore.

Capitol Rotunda Legislative Halls State Building Smith Lubbock Austin John Connally Preston Smith Joey Bishop Vic Damone Francine Morrison Ames Brothers Patrice Wymore Power-House Democratic Executive Committee

Tomato's Arrival in Philadelphia Faces Scant Taste

A 1789 arrival of the tomato by a Santo Domingo refugee in Philadelphia met with distrust as a poisonous fruit. Airlines use a powdered reagent to ensure fuel water content reaches 99.99997 percent. The 1960 census shows 100825 women listing farmer or farm worker as occupation. Michigan rivers could encircle the world several times with their combined length. Texas oil and gas supply 28 percent of U S fuel energy.

Santo Domingo Philadelphia Michigan Texas United States

Revival under way at the House of Prayer invites all

Faith messages invite attendees to a revival at the House of Prayer with Evangelist G. A. Gurley. Scriptural verses from Romans, Matthew quoted to urge attendance and spiritual refreshment. Announcement by Pear.

Rom House of Prayer Jesus Evangelist G. A. Gurley

Methodist Church to host missionary speaker today

Mrs. C B Harrison of Dallas visits her mother Mrs. W G Daughterty for the weekend. Rev Gilbert Galloway, formerly local and now a India missionary, speaks at 5 p m today at the First Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Floyd Gilliland spend the weekend in Lawton Oklahoma with Mr and Mrs Ben Munson.

Hospital Board Upheld in Dunn Firing After Hearing

After a hearing the John hospital board decided Dunn’s firing should stand citing malpractice and harassment. Dunn plans district court challenge while the board faces claims of bypassing medical staff input and procedural rules.

Hospital Dunn Harrison Beauchamp Beauchamp Judge Ward J. H. Starley Ward Memorial Hospital Fred Benners

Early seat belt use cited by Dodge engineers

Seat belts are used in approximately 2 million cars in the United States, according to Dodge safety engineers. Philadelphia-born William Rush was America's first native sculptor. Andrew Carnegie started his career with the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1861 as secretary to Tom Scott and later became line's first vice president.

United States Dodge William Rush America Andrew Carnegie Pennsylvania Railroad Tom Scott

Southern rail workers dispute over contract changes and job promises

Jennings charged Southern with violating the Railway Labor Act by failing to serve notice of contract changes during negotiations and after the Mediation Board closed. He argued 150 jobs would be created if the company honored the agreement. The union called a June 1960 strike but deferred it as mediation occurred. members were urged to avoid company property and not associate with outsiders who might cause trouble. Southern serves 14 southern states and the District of Columbia through an 8,100 mile network.

Jennings Southern Mediation Board Brotherhood District of Columbia

Forest Coverage Persists After 187 Years in Kentucky

After 187 years of settlement logging and land clearing over 40 percent of Kentucky remains forested.

Kentucky

Record Cold Grips Texas Amid Snow and Gas Curtailments

Amarillo logged the third coldest January day as records show near the all time low, with Dalhart reporting 12 below. Austin reported over 100 water mains and frozen pipe complaints, while Brownsville and McAllen plunged from near 90 to the 30s. Lonestar Gas cut industrial deliveries by 50 percent to maintain line pressure, delivering 1.5 billion cu ft in the prior 24 hours.

Amarillo Brownsville McAllen Lone Star Gas Co Texas Oklahoma Lonestar

Airliner Tire Material Could Make 100 Car Tires

The article notes that the tubeless tires from a Boeing jet airliner landing gear contain enough material to manufacture 100 automobile tires. It also mentions the Air Force Academy library in Colorado, covering over 78,000 square feet and housing more than 130,000 volumes.

Air Force Academy In Colorado

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