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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1963

Page

2

Northwestern Texas Five Day Forecast and Birth Notices

Five day forecast for Northwestern Texas shows temperatures 8 to 12 degrees below normal with a colder trend later in the week and light precipitation. baby announcements from T Sgt and Mrs Monroe Grant D S Smith and Berchel Kindle list births at Childress General Hospital with weights seven pounds nine ounces eight pounds and a daughter born at 8 10 am today.

Texas T-Sgt Monroe Grant Childress General Hospital D. S. Smith Berchel Kindle

Ada Johnson and Homer Mc Minn in Dimmitt on business

Ada Johnson and Homer Mc Minn were in Dimmitt on business Tuesday. Clifton Smiths traveled to Denver for a rodeo. Beth Epps of Childress listed as patient at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. Mrs. C L Bain confined at home due to illness.

Ada Johnson Homer Mc Minn Dimmitt Clifton Smith Denver Saint Anthony's Hospital Amarillo Beth Epps Childress C. L. Bain

Montand to Sing at White House as Kennedy Invites

French singer Yves Montand arrived in New York on Kennedy's invitation to perform at the White House on Jan 18 after canceling his eight day show.

Yves Montand Washington White House New York Kennedy Montand Romaine Winnefield California Highway Patrol Frank Trujillo Romain Victorville Calif London Ivy Sage Jersalem Yitzhak Levi Levi A. E. Howell Spencer, N. C Howell

Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Activities

On Wednesday First Methodist Ladies Prayer groups meet at 9 a.m. and the Ministerial Alliance gathers at 9:39 a.m. Robert E. Lee PTA convenes at 2:30 p.m. Thursday hosts a Barbara McWhorter stork shower from 7 to 9 p.m. Joint WMU and Brotherhood events occur at 3 p.m. and United Daughters of the Confederacy join Mrs. Annie Smith. Friday Baptist WMU meets at Goodlett with North Childress HDC at 2 p.m.

First Methodist J. A. McDonald L. L. Hill First Methodist Church Robert E. Lee Barbara McWhorter Jim Hamilton WMU Brotherhood United Daughters of the Confederacy Annie Smith Wilson Modern Home Club WDC Goodlett North Childress Hdc George Tipps

Club women reminded to submit reports by Feb 1

Mrs. Sam Carmack announced all department club presidents and chairmen must send their reports by February 1. Members should check page 23 of the November Texas Club Woman for details. Score cards may be obtained from Mrs. Carmack.

Department Sam Carmack Texas Club Woman Carmack

Birthday wishes for church members readied

The church news notes a birthday message for Mrs Charlie Scott and E E Cooper Doris Pleming and LeHoyt Grimes. The National Safety Council states seat belts save 9000 lives yearly and cut injuries by about half.

Charlie Scott E. E. Cooper Doris Pleming LeHoyt Grimes The National Safety Council

Amarillo hosts library board workshop with district leaders

The City Library Board joins the Amarillo Childress County Library Board and local Friends of the Texas Library for a Saturday workshop in Amarillo, hosted by the Library Advisory Board and the Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library Friends. Attendees will discuss strengthening ties between boards and the community. District I of TLA includes 44 counties. event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bivins Library.

Childress County Libary Board Friends of the Texas Library Amarillo Texas Library Association District I Library Advisory Board Friends of the Mary E. Bivins Childress TLA Bivins 10Th Polk

Weather extremes across the United States

The lowest temperature reported was 38 degrees below zero at Black River Falls Wisconsin. The high for the day reached 79 degrees at Miami Beach Florida.

Bynited Ternational U.S. Weather Bureau Black River Falls Wis Miami Beach Fla

First settlers in America did not live in log cabins

The article notes log cabins were not used by early settlers and credits Scandinavians who settled along the Delaware with introducing log cabins by 1638, per the Concise Dictionary of American History.

Bynited Press International America Delaware Concise Dictionary of American History

Temperature highs and lows for January 16, 1962

The 24 hour period ending 12 noon today recorded a high of 48 degrees and a low of 19. For January 16, 1962 the daily high was 52 and the low 21. Temperature readings throughout Tuesday and Wednesday are listed with hourly values showing a cool progression.

Yearly family budget plan to raise net worth

A UPI article outlines creating a family annual report to boost net worth. It advises gathering all records, ensuring insurance, reviewing retirement outlook, and setting asset and debt goals for the coming year.

Patricia McCormack United Press International NEW York UPI American Bankers Association

Fragmentary Local Notice on December Traffic Incident

Six people injured in a December traffic incident described on page one, with only one wreck and one person injured.

Caesar brings zest back to TV satire in NY shoot

Review notes Sid Caesar’s latest ABC special from New York restores sharpness after rough Hollywood hosts. Mel Brooks aids, spoofing endless TV formats with parodies of satellite telecasts and long shows. Covers other TV events including DuRante, Levant, Borge, Landon, Soviet features, Crosby Pro-Am plan.

Rick DU Brow United Press International Hollywood UPI Sid Caesar Abc-Tv Mort Sahl England Bob Hope Caesar Hollywood New York Mel Brooks Brooks Eric Seva-ra-ra-rom Paris Jimmy Durante Dick Clark Oscar Levant Nbc-Tv Jack Paar Victor Borge Michael Landon Moscow Bing Crosby Pebble Beach Calif

Life expectancy rise tied to better food supply

An article urges homemakers to credit agriculture and modern food systems for longer life from 62 in 1940 to 69 in 1960. It highlights year round availability of nutritious produce, quality controls, and safe handling. It also gives pie crust tips using a sprinkler method for measuring liquids and handling shortening.

Agricultural Research Laboratories U. S. Department of Agriculture Frances Reasonover Texas Agricultural Extension Service

Hospital admissions and staff list include many names

Admitted: Mrs. Dobie Rothwell David Bradford Mrs. C. H. Jones Mrs. Monroe Grant Mrs. D. S. Smith Mrs. Tommy Pickrel Mrs. Vernon Eubank Mrs. Berchel Kindle Earl Cook Leroy Goodman Tuesday Dismissed: Mrs. L. D. Portwood and baby Mrs. Bill Peery Tuesday The Shakers, an old religious sect, held delibacy as their car dinal tenet. Although men and women were permitted to eat in the same room, they could not eat at the same table.

Dobie Rothwell David Bradford C. H. Jones Monroe Grant D. S. Smith Tommy Pickrel Vernon Eubank Berchel Kindle Earl Cook Leroy Goodman L. D. Portwood Baby Bill Peery

Great Star of Africa diamond shapes world records

The Great Star of Africa, the world’s largest diamond, weighs 530 carats and is famed for its pear shape. The unusual phrasing mentions a tough case and a puzzle reference tied to letters and pipes.

Sherlask Hames Gala

First Baptist Doyle Circle Welcomes New Member

Mrs. Johnnie Le Croy joined the First Baptist Doyle Circle in a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. C. M. Hill’s home. Mrs. Morris Davis led a program on Christian Witnessing with assistance from Mesdames Henry Beker Jr Anna Silvey and Gene Stewart.

Johnnie LeCroy First Baptist Doyle Circle C. M. Hill Morris Davis Henry Beker Jr Anna Silvey Gene Stewart Davis Goodlett Community Missions Joe Allen WMS Becker Hill

Parrack Circle Hosts Christian Witnessing Program

Mrs. Bill Wood opened the Parrack Circle meeting held Tuesday with Mrs. Jess Key and Mrs. Bobby Chaffin presiding. Mrs. W. A. Dacus led the prayer for missionaries and Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Horace Lowe gave the dismissal prayer. Those present included Mesdames Jack Sides E. W. Ammons Henry Baker Sr C. C. Rosamond and guest Dan Cawthon.

Bill Wood Jess Key Bobby Chaffin W. A. Dacus Wood Horace Lowe Mmes Jack Sides E. W. Ammons Henry Baker Sr C. C. Rosamond Guest Dan Cawthon

New Year’s Day Value Pack Hidden in Plain Sight

A brisk New Year’s Value offer promises shoppers surprising finds priced at one dollar. The note hints at practical items readers may use soon after the holiday season.

Harrell Chapel Needle Club Meeting Report

The Harrell Chapel Needle Club met in the community house with hostess Mrs. O. S. Callahan. Attendees included Mines Otis Cobb A. M. Sims Louis Richards Orvan Phillips and Ernest Lee Kilgore. The next meeting is February 12 with Mrs. Triston Davis hosting and members urged to attend as 2024 meeting sites are chosen.

Harrell Chapel O. S. Callahan Otis Cobb A. M. Sims Louis Richards Orvan Phillips Ernest Lee Kilgore Triston Davis

Harrell Chapel News Highlights Local Visits and Meetings

Mrs Orval Phillips notes several trips and visits in Amarillo Groom and Perryton. Triston and family attend Memphis First Baptist study course on the book of Matthew. R B Phillips joins a Baptist Evangelist Conference in Dallas with Billy Graham among speakers.

Orval Phillips Triston Davis Amarillo First Baptist Church Memphis Matthew Ruby Richardson Mack Richards Roy Richardson R. B. Phillips Groom Cecil Phillips Perryton Lon Moore Ben Moore Louis Richards Jerry Don Smith Jeff Baptist Evangelist Conference Dallas Billy Graham

First Baptist Zeiglar Circle Meeting Report

The First Baptist Zeiglar Circle met Tuesday with Mrs. Bill Nash. Mmes. Wesley Riker and Nash participated. Calendar of Prayer was read by Mrs. W Eyle. Mrs. Nash offered a prayer and Mrs. Riker delivered the closing prayer. Others mentioned include Mines E Woods Joe King Rule and Mittie Newberry.

First Baptist Zeiglar Circle Bill Nash Mmes Wesley Riker Nash W.eyle

Explosion at Tupan factory kills seven workers in Nova Iguazu

A blast and ensuing fire at the Tupan powder factory in Nova Iguazu, Brazil, killed seven workers and injured eleven on Tuesday. Local authorities investigated the cause as firefighters battled remaining flames and secured the site.

Nova Iguazu Brazil Tupan

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