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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

3

Amarillo and Abilene figures mingle at basketball and family visits

A News brief notes Mrs. Tom Goff Index Correspondent and Mrs. Jewel Glover in Amarillo for a medical check-up with Mrs. Willie Fox. Families from Amarillo Abilene and Paris travel to visit relatives and attend a basketball game at the Astrodome.

Tom Goff Jewel Glover Amarillo Willie Fox Lucille McCracken Amarilo Pearl Shackelford Abilene David Walker Rosenberg W. T. Goff Murray Sanders Paris Craig Sanders John Hodge Blossom Ruby Stroud Childress Lée Diggs Eddie Jack Mabry Quanada J. D Cox Truman M . Vickie Turkey H. FE

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Thursday events include y fan UDC with Mrs. C Johnson at 2 30 p.m. Kirkland HDC meets Mrs. Mary Collins 1002 Ave L Northwest 6 8 p.m. Home Economics Club Chuck Wagon Supper in Veterans Building 10 a.m. Senior Adult Fellowship at First Methodist 7 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild at First Methodist 7 p.m. First Baptist Brotherhood and WMU meet. Friday 2 30 p.m. High Point HDC. Saturday 8 p.m. Annual Jaycee Bosses Banquet in Veterans Building.

C Johnson Kirkland Mary Collins Ave Northwest Home Economics Club Veterans Building First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild First Baptist Brotherhood WMU High Point Hdc

Community Visits and Relatives Reach Out in Kirkland

Mrs A B Clements hosts a flurry of visitors as relatives and friends travel from Dallas Childress Wichita Falls Fort Worth El Dorado and Decatur. James Driver from Canyon joins Dale Driver and Mark Cole receives hospital care while Jim Williamson recovers from a December auto wreck.

A. B. Clements Jerry Franz Adaead Ilotae Bowes Ann Ama- 0 J. F Cochran Holliday Wichita Falls Bernice Walker James Driver Canyon Dale Driver Woodrow Williamson Fort Worth W. P Fowler Kenneth Spencer Eldorado G. C.eightman Cordel Thomas Don Thomases Jerome Thomases S. H. West Mark Cole Charlene Clements Decatur Joyce Koch Dallas Charlie McNeal Childress A. B Clements

Soldier Ronald Tucker Attends Two-Week NCO School Abroad

Guymon Oklahoma native SGT Ronald Tucker, a former Childress resident, is at a two-week NCO training course in Vietnam. He enlisted in 1966, trained at Fort Hood, arrived in Vietnam in 1967, and serves as a personal carrier commander stationed at Pleiku. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Tucker of Guymon and is a Guymon High School graduate.

Ronald Tucker Guymon Oklo Childress N.C.O

Lee Bouvier Stars in ABC Laura Adaptation Disappointing

Hollywood review notes Lee Bouvier sister of Jacqueline Kennedy misses impact in ABC TV adaptation of Laura. Critics say Capote Phipps script and Joni Moxey direction lean toward dull pacing and tawdry style, failing to match the film’s refined mood.

Hollywood UPI Lee Bouvier Jacqueline Kennedy Laura Aersion Miss Bouvier Gene Tierney Miss Tierney Miss

Admitted and Dismissed Names Report

Admitted: Willie Marie Owens on Wednesday. Mrs Kate Taylor and Mrs Gordon Peters of Wellington today. Dismissed: Mrs Sam Stone of Turkey and Jimmy Timmons of Northfield on Wednesday. Mrs Ray Baker and baby dismissed on Wednesday.

Willie Marie Owens Kate Taylor Gordon Peters Wellington Sam Stone Turkey Jimmy Timmons Northfield Ray Baker

Your Child And School Budgeting Practices Of 1968

Education specialist David Nydice explains how school budgets are developed and approved. He notes boards, superintendents, and citizen advisory groups shape the budget, with public meetings and bids influencing costs and the final plan. He stresses open meetings, clear materials, and rising costs to maintain programs.

David Nydice UPI Board of Education Bcal

Sunflower Starfish Reaches Four-Foot Diameter Along Coast

The sunflower starfish along the North Pacific coast grows to four feet across, bears 24 arms, and weighs about 10 pounds, marking a notable size for its species.

North Pacific

Moran Named THDA Nominee by Tell Club

Mrs Willis Moran was elected THDA nominee from her Home Demonstration Club at a Tuesday meeting in her home. She opened with a devotional, led in prayer, and answered a prayer with a favorite color. A program on the American Flag was given by Mrs H B Rhodes, with Mrs M Conn directing recreation.

Willis Moran THDA Rell H. B. Rhodes

Fair and mild outlook. warming into the weekend

Local forecast calls for fair skies and mild temperatures with a low near 40. Friday expected to reach the high 70s. In other news visiting relatives include Mike Tucker of Guymon Oklahoma staying five days with grandparents Kenneth Chapman and wife.

Temperatures Record High 67 and Low 41 Today

Daily temperature summary shows a high of 67 degrees at 4 pm and a low of 41 degrees at 7 am. Comparisons note January 25, 1967 reached 73 degrees with a 37 degree low. Sunrise is 7 44 and sunset 6 04.

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Population density shift in 1970 forecast

The United States, with 200 million people, will host about 85 residents per square mile by 1970, a rate far lower than Europe and Asia. The projection highlights growing U S density but still less crowded than many other nations.

United States

St Luke's to Host Holy Communion Service

The Rt. Rev. George H. Quarterman bishop of Northwest Texas will be at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. Sunday to conduct the service of Holy Communion.

ST. Luke’s Episcopal George H.quarterman Northwest Texas Iscopal St. Luke’s

Birthday wishes for multiple friends and family

The note extends birthday greetings to James Lewis Weaver Barbara Henson Katrina Ann Elora Zuber Jimmy Turner Tommy Earl Eubank and wishes joy in the year ahead.

James Lewis Weaver Barbara Henson Katrina Ann Elora Zuber Jimmy Turner Tommy Earl Eubank

Kennedy Aides See Narrow Path in 1960 Drive

Report notes advisers say a Kennedy bid remains unlikely for November with betting against a Kennedy run this year. One aide adds he is a day to day politician, reflecting cautious outlook on a potential campaign.

Kennedy

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Kirkland News Television In Review By Rick DU Brow Money Robert Stack Dana Andrews George Sanders Clifton Webb Farley Granger Vincent Price Sanitone Sanitone Service Hargrave Avenue G. Nw National Service Nitone W. Moran Tell Club M . Conn Dora Stewart Larry Conn Deanna Bryant Mmes. Hall Burton Ah Man Mabry J. W. Bryant Oscar Glover H. J. Henderson H. E. Woods Mpeg Mike Tucker Okla Kenneth Chapman Mac Tucker Bermuda Taylor-Evans, Inc Charles Pfizer & Co Carlton Hotel R. H. Knight Methodist Hospital Lubbock Roger Lee Springer Dunbar Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Britain U.S.A Germany India Texas Baking
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