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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

3

Television in Review Promising Fall Series Amid High-Profile Lineup

Hollywood notes NBC TV plans a Richard Boone hosted one hour drama series edited by Clifford Odets with a repertory company. CBS outlines an American history drama series with NEA, plus Danny Kaye Judy Garland and Phil Silvers in various slots. Jerry Lewis joins NBC late night. Bill Dana signs for NBC half hour. Critics warn against overpromising in new season.

Hollywood UPI Turkey Nbc-Tv Richard Boone Clifford Odets Cbs-Tv National Education Association Danny Kave Judy Garland Phil Silvers Jerry Lewis BCT Bill Jose Jimenez Henrick Ibsen Hedda Gabler Hood Bergman England

Temperature highs and lows from January 1962 report

The record shows the 24 hour period from Monday noon to today noon peaked at 37 degrees with a 1 degree minimum reached at 8 am. For January 15 1962 the high was 37 and the low was 14. Readings across the week list daily values for temperatures and include scattered figures for Tuesday and Wednesday with multiple digits.

Local forecast for Childress area stays mild this week

Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures across Northwestern Texas with highs around the upper 40s for Wednesday. Tonight will not be as cold with Lows near 14 to 19. A slight warming trend midweek gives way to colder conditions again later in the week with 0.1 to 0.25 inch of precipitation as rain or snow.

Childress Texas

Birth of Pamela Sue Leach in Clinton Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Leach of Weatherford Oklahoma announce the birth of daughter Pamela Sue at 6 10 a m Monday weighing seven pounds four ounces in Clinton Oklahoma hospital Grandparents Floyd Green Paul Leach great grandparents Mrs Frank Douglas and Mrs Ross Holloway all of Childress The notice also lists a long sequence of visits and relatives from California Texas and Oklahoma at various towns including El Segundo Dumas Pampa Corpus Christi Tell Lufkin Dallas and Wichita Falls totaling multiple family connections and weekend visits

Ronny Leach Weatherford Okla Pamela Sue Clinton, Okla Floyd Green Paul Leach Frank Douglas Ross Holloway Childress Jack McCann el Segundo Calif Bob Johnson A. T. Fox Tell Lee Johnson Frank Davis Ted Finn Dumas Bill Weatherbee Pampa G. O. Garrison Gordon Garrison Corpus Christi Nolan Maxwell Dimmitt Carl Bruegies Don Smith Lufkin Gaylon Smiths Azores Ray Fulenwider Rule H. R. Fulenwider Walter Lockhoof Dallas Bess B. Davis Wichita Falls Travis Walling

Mrs. Lester Hill Speaks To Book Club On Prayer

The Book Club met at the Bert Hargrave home with Mrs. Lester Hill presenting an inspirational program on The Importance of Prayer. Business reports, prize winner Dora Diggs, and thanks to Bertha Nave were noted. refreshments followed with members and one guest in attendance.

Lester Hill First Methodist Church Bert Hargrave Lon Alexander J. M. Preston J. H. Jernigan Hill Book Club EF. E. Krigbaum Bess B. Davis Wichita Falls Mesdames Charle Boyd J. M. Crews Roy Coffey Dan Davis Frank Ehrle Morris Higley Rush Record Bill Ross Fred Sherwood J. W. Hamilton

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

ADMITTED: Mrs M M McNabb today. Mrs Anna Gordon today. Mrs D S Smith today. Mrs Homer Gibson today. Frank Decker Monday. DISMISSED: Ben McLeland Monday. Roy Powers Monday. Mrs Ella Briley Monday. Mrs W J Pelming and baby Monday. Mrs Sammy Weir Monday. Mrs C H Jones Monday. Mrs Bill Peery Monday.

M. McNabb Anna Gordon D. S. Smith Homer Gibson Frank Decker Ben McLeland Roy Powers Ella Briley W. J. Pelming Baby Sammy Weir C. H. Jones Bill Peery

Wilson Funeral Held for Amanda Ann Wilson at Assembly of God

Funeral services for Amanda Ann Wilson, 79, were conducted at 2 p.m. today by Rev. T. G. Albritton at the Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in Childress Cemetery after she died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday in Childress General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Amanda Ann Wilson Assembly of God Church T. G. Albritton Childress Cemetery

News Items About People You Know

Local brief notes track visits and returns of residents. Mrs. Floyd Green and Mrs. Frank Douglas spent time in Clinton with Mrs. Ronny Leach and her new daughter Pamela Sue. Other visits include Mrs. Leach’s guests and trips by Mrs. Hinds and Mrs. Ehrle to nearby towns.

Military space age weapons face funding gamble

The discussion over Skybolt Nike Zeus and RS70 highlights technical flaws in firing, radar, and long range bombing systems. Proponents say research should continue despite costs and obsolescence risks, while critics argue for tighter budgets and better immediate results.

Skybolt Nike Zeus

Tiny pumpkin cheddar garnish with whipped cream border

Economists report six times as many college graduates earn 10000 dollars or more annually than high school graduates. Tile Council of America notes about 32.8 million homeowner families and three of four new homes include ceramic tile.

U.S The Tile Council of America

Connally Inauguration Marks New Texas Era

Texas Governor Connally delivers inaugural address stressing youth education and state responsibility as Johnson and Daniel attend. Smith pledges support as Texans fill Austin for the ceremony amid clear skies and a warming trend. Connally’s win followed a hard-fought primary and a decisive GOP challenge.

Connally Senate Smith Texa Texas God Graham Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Price Daniel Offic Austin

Salaries Raised for Elected Officials and Local Appointments

The court approved roughly a nine percent salary increase for elected officials except the justice of the peace whose salary was set at 1500. The county constable will earn 1.20 per year. Harry Cox and Mary Scott described Rural Area Development efforts and named Thurman Hufstedler Frisbie to a technical action panel with Thurman as chair. Mrs. Givens urged hiring a city county nun staff. no action taken. George Spear, now distributing surplus foods, was approved. The court funded the city county library at 12500 monthly for books if the city matches.

Kenneth Givens George Spear

Tshombe signals move to end Katanga secession

Tshombe told U N secretary general Thant and Adoula he would return to Elisabethville with ministers once a safe conduct pass is granted. Reports from Kolwezi said the announcement came as U N Indian brigade prepared for a final assault on Kolwezi and the Lufira river bridge was completed. Some Cabinet opposition and possible Belgian interests highlighted uncertain backing and fear of sabotage if mercenaries act. A mob attacked the British embassy in Leopoldville over U N action in Katanga and Sir Roy Welensky praised Tshombe's actions while urging UN recognition and restraint.

U. N Katanga United Nations Tshombe Thant Adoula Elisabethville Kolwezi Norhana Lufira Adotville Godefroid Munongo Leopoldville Queen Elizabeth Roy Welensky Central

Water depletion tax debate cited in Amarillo case

Officials estimate 2.5 million acre feet of groundwater used annually in the Amarillo area with potential tax savings running into the millions. West Texas may see about 6 million dollars in tax relief, while Nevada and Washington officials discuss applicability and depletion allowances. The Texas case likely faces an appeal, aided by High Plains Water District lawyers.

Amarillo Tex West Texas Nevada Hugh Shamberger Washington Walter Rogers West Texas Democrat Dooley Rogers Ralph Yarborough D-Tex Sais Yarborough Texas George McCleskey Lubbock High Plains Water District Shurbet

Corpus Christi Plant Expansion Highlights 1962 Progress

G C Morton president reports 1962 sales up 20 percent from 1961 and projects 1963 as the largest sales and profits year. He notes expansion includes Corpus Christi plant, planned Rio Grande Valley growth, and a Tulsa plant with rising convenience foods sales.

Dallas City Dallas-Fort Worth G. C. Morton Morton Corpus Christi Rio Grande Valley Tulsa

Ex-Resident Enlists In Army From Vernon

David Bryant former resident of Childress has enlisted in the Army for three years, to be trained in Army aviation. Announcement by SFC Maurice A Wilson Vernon area recalter notes Bryant’s Vernon High School 1959 graduation and Draughon’s College attendance. Wilson says vacancies exist for guaranteed school training before enlistment and invites eligible youths to consult Childress City Hall Thursdays.

Business College Wichita Falls SFC Wilson Childress City Hall

First English Bible Translation by William Tyndale

United Press International notes that Tyndale produced the first English Bible from Hebrew and Greek sources. His work influenced the King James Version, but much of his material was burned as untrue translations, and he was burned at the stake in 1536.

United Press International William Tyndale Tyndale

Weather lows hit 44 below in Lone Rock and warming highs

The report notes Lone Rock Wisconsin recorded a 44 degree below zero low while Key West Florida reached a high of 82. The Childress General Hospital authorized an $4218 payment for air conditioning and heating with $11,115 paid to date and $20,000 remaining to be paid via warrants.

United Press International U.S. Weather Bureau Lone Rock Wis Key West Fla Childress General Hospital

One Day Only Prize Event Returns to Original Setup

A local prize event runs for one day only before reverting to its original format. Organizers emphasize no changes to rules or participation requirements. The program invites community members to attend and participate in the final day activities.

Nurse speaks on first aid at Camp Fire girls meeting

A registered nurse gave a talk on first aid at the Oca Nyoda Camp Fire girls meeting. Plans for a Valentine party were discussed and Susie Martin served refreshments to Diana Allison, Sally Darling, Dana Sheperd, Vicki Stevens, and Montie Eads.

Oca Nyoda John B. Martin Susie Martin Diana Allison Sally Darling Dana Sheperd Vicki Stevens Montie Eads

Camp Fire Girls Review Rank Progress at Mrs Campbell Home

IYUS King Camp Fire Girls met at Mrs Wallace Campbell's home for a review of Wood Gatherer requirements and reading of the Wood Gatherer's Desire. Carol Mills presided, dues collected by Pat Fenter, and Lynna Hawkins led the Camp Fire Law while Nancy Campbell acted as junior hostess. Drinks and brownies were served to listed guardians and attendees including Susan Bird and Cindy Shelton.

Carol Mills Pat Fenter Lynna Hawkins Nancy Campbell Susan Bird Vicki Dill Roxanne Jones Pam Mitchell Cindy Shelton Wallace Campbell Joe B. Mills Guardians

Notable Names in Local Honor Roll

A list reads today of individuals including Mrs. Charlie Moore Ray Philpott Mrs. T. O. McFarland E. L. Melton and W. T. Bill Johnson. The brief item notes these names in a community acknowledgment.

Charlie Moore Ray Philpott T. O. McFarland E. L. Melton W. T Bill) Johnson

Five Vacancies Open in Kindergarten Program

The Modern Home kindergarten has five vacancies for next year. Children must be five by September 1. Mothers may call Mrs. Albert Bird at WE 72275 to reserve a place.

Albert Bird

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