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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1968

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Dinners

Wednesday features Union Flat HDC all day and a 7 30 p m spaghetti supper at Central Christian Church. Thursday hosts UDC with Mrs C at 2 30 p m Kirkland HDC Mrs Mary Collins at 1002 em Northwest 5 8 p m Home Economics annual Chuck Wagon Supper at Veterans Building 10 am Senior Adult Fellowship at First Methodist 7 pm Wesleyan Service at First Methodist First Baptist Brotherhood and WMU meet Good Neighbor Club. Friday lists High Point HDC at 7 p m.

Union Flat Central Christian Church Sursday Kirkland Mary Collins Northwest Veterans Building Felaship First Methodist First Baptist Broerhood WMU

Williamsburg Takes Command On Return To Sea Duty

Washington reports continue on page three as the Williamsburg resumes sea duty after acquisition by the White House. Clifford, on the bridge, is offered the chance to command the ship by the veteran skipper who rules the deck. The crew lines slip as the gun factory yard watches a new era begin for the vessel.

White House Icit Williamsburg North Atlantic Clifford Gomander Williamsite Aliamsburg Var

Soap operas earn a rare sense of reality in TV

In Hollywood television review, the writer argues daytime soaps create a relatable reality through ongoing plots and familiar characters. He notes actors, writers, and producers are deeply involved, fostering dedication from both staff and long-time viewers.

Hollywood UPI

Court Docket Admits and Dismisses Listed Names

A docket lists individuals admitted or dismissed on various Tuesdays and today. Names include W. W. Heckathorn Tuesday Tuesday C. M. Collins Tuesday Jack Nelson Esteline Tuesday Jackie Martin Memphis Tuesday Leon Hughes Tuesday Mrs. Mattie Caradine Tuesday and dismissals of Mrs Felix Johnson Tuesday Mrs James Plemmens Tuesday Jimmy Timmons Northfield today Mrs Sam Stone Turkey to

W. W. Heckathorn C. M. Collins Jack Nelson Esteline Jackie Martin Memphis Leon Hughes Mattie Caradine Felix Johnson James Plemmens Jimmy Timmons Northfield Sam Stone Turkey

Mundy Endorsed For State Honor In Texas Women’s Clubs

Mrs H P Mundy of Shamrock active in Federated club work is endorsed for Life Membership in the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs from the Top of Texas District. A former president of the Seventh District TFWC, she is well known in Childress and was nominated by Mrs Morris Higley with board support.

H P Mundy Shamrock Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Gus Leftwich Childress Mundy Old Seventh District TFWC

Mayberry, R.F.D. Replaces Andy Griffith Show Next Fall

CBS pivots from The Andy Griffith Show to Mayberry, R.F.D. with Ken Berry as Sam Jones and Gabriele Tinti as Marion Vincente. Berry will appear in four episodes before Griffith exits this spring, keeping Mayberry in the Griffith time slot after Gunsmoke and Lucy.

Vernon Scott Hollywood UPI North Carolina Andy Griffith Mayberry R.F.D Andy Taylor Barney Fife Don Knotts Gomer P Ken Berry Berry Griffith

Calvary Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Program

The meeting opened with a Bible reading by Mrs C White. Prayers for pastor’s wife Mrs Don Conner recovering after surgery were led by Mrs O B Hoover. Mrs White led the program Student Work Overseas with topics on Ghana Peru and Thailand. Attendees included Mrs Co E Wilhite Mrs W C Schaefer Mrs J O Tate and others.

Calvary Baptist Wms Isaih C. White Don Conner St Anthony’s Hospital Amarillo O. B. Hoover White W. B. Gartrell Ghana Land of Hope

Calvary Baptist Women Read Samuel's Coat Story

Mrs Mayland Foard led Sunbeams in reading Samuel's Coat during the Calvary Baptist church Women's Missionary Society meeting. Refreshments followed for the youngsters Rhonda Foard, Lana DeShazo, Danny DeShazo, Leslie Gallagher, and Lanette Gallagher.

Mayland Foard Samuel Women’s Missionary Society Rhonda Foard Lana Danny DeShazo Leslie Lanette Gallagher

Birthday wishes for a group of local residents

People in the community extend birthday greetings to Mrs. Ned Garrison Sherrill Creamer Mrs. E L Melton Tony Wygal Bennita Jackson rt Goree Vick Bobo Myrl Burchett and Jack Fox as they celebrate tomorrow.

Ned Garrison Sherrill Creamer E.L. Melton Tony Wygal Bennita Jackson Goree Vick Bobo Myrl Burchett Jack Fox

Temperature readings and new product notices

The article lists 24 hour temperature highs and lows with records for January 24 1967 and today freezing at 48 degrees and 30 degrees. It also notes sunrise sunset times and introduces two new food products Hunt's tomato sauce and Wesson vegetable oil with butter flavor available in small cans jars.

Hunt’s Wesson

Pueblo Captain Confessed to Espionage in NK Waters

North Korea said the Pueblo captain confessed to espionage activities in North Korean territorial waters. The report ties the seized U S naval intelligence ship to covert operations and intelligence gathering in the region.

Tokyo UPI North Korea Pueblo

Lighter Side: Anxiety of Newsmen Over Miniskirt Memo

In a playful column, Dick West suggests reporters fear hoaxes and explores a FHA memo about miniskirts. He jokes about testing cold exposure by sleeping with a bare foot to mock the idea, noting the hoax sparked anxious humor among journalists.

Dick West Washington UPI Federal Housing Administration FHA Heal Division Room Iman

Pueblo incident quoted by Stennis warns against rush into war

North Korea captures the USS Pueblo. Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi cautions that the nation must not hurry headlong into World War III, urging careful handling of the crisis.

North Korea John C. Stennis D-Miss

Communist forces drive government troops from Nam Nga village

Reports from Luang Prabang indicate Communist troops have expelled government forces from Nam Nga, a village about 35 air miles north of the capital, Lao capital city. The clash underscores continuing unrest in Laos as both sides fight for control near major regional centers.

Vientiane Laos UPI Nam Nga Luan Prabang

Miami homicide detectives search for getaway boat

Investigators hunted a suspected getaway boat tied to the killings of a buxom gangland playmate and her boyfriend whose bodies were found Tuesday night in the bedroom of her luxury island home.

Miami UPI

Conrad Hilton Fire Displaces 125 Guests in Chicago

A flash fire at the Con rad Hilton in Chicago late Tuesday night forced about 125 guests to flee. At least three people were injured in the incident.

Chicago UPI Conrad Hilton

Burglary Rate Cited Across United States

A public safety brief notes that burglaries occur approximately every 23 seconds in the United States, highlighting the scale of property crimes and urging precautionary measures.

United States

Half of Americans Need Eyeglasses Revealed in Survey

A recent survey finds about half of the U S population relies on eyeglasses. The study highlights age related vision changes and increasing usage among adults and seniors.

Arlington couple welcome daughter Jennifer Ann

Mr and Mrs Jerry Newman of Arlington announce the birth of a daughter at 3 p m Sunday in an Arlington hospital The infant weighed five pounds and 3 ounces and was named Jennifer Ann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Adams of Childress and Mr and Mrs Jerry Newman Sr of Houston Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs W Cite of Childress

Jerry Newman Arlington Arlington Hospital Jennifer Ann Adams Childress Jerry Newman Sr Houston W. Cite Chilress

Local Forecast for Thursday

Fair and warmer conditions expected with a gradual rise in temperatures. Highs will be in the 0s and nighttime lows near the mid %s, with little wind and dry skies.

Ex CHS Students Feature in Clarendon Keene News

Former CHS students Donna Ritchie and Gene Robertson appear in Clarendon Keene items as practice cheerleaders and a locker incident involving screwdrivers and hammers is noted. Chaplain Walter Huber and spouse visit. Col. Huber returns from Vietnam on assignment to Fort Lee Virginia. hospital listing for St. Anthony’s Hospital appears with Edith Dealin Tillo and Roy M. Burch named.

Clarendon Keene Prac Orac Donna Ritchie Gene Robertson Walter Huber Jim Moody Col. Huber Vietnam En Roy Als Porce Base St. Anthony's Hospital Edith Dealin Tillo Roy M. Burch

Women in Labor Report Dominates U.S. Workforce

In Columbus Ohio economists report women make the largest contribution to the U.S. labor force with about four years and forty five to four years of work. emphasis on wives and economic participation.

Columbus Ohio UPID U.S

Wall Street Chatter Urges Caution Amid Speculation

Walston & Co and C B Richard Ellis warn investors about speculative excesses on the New York and American Stock Exchanges. They stress caution despite good economic figures and urge holding reserve rather than chasing gains.

New York UPI Walston & Co. Inc AMEX C. B. Richard, Ellis & Co American Stock Exchange Newobyrserts Oppenheimer, Neu

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