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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1958

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Congress Backs Ike on Lebanon Crisis Split In Looming Debate

Congress largely supports President Eisenhower's Lebanon action with Marines deployed to deter indirect aggression. Some senators criticize U.S. intelligence for warning failures as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans a long range non partisan study and seeks a swift briefing from Secretary Dulles.

Washington UPI Congress Eisenhower Lebanon Unity U. S Iraq Senate Foreign Relations Committee

United States Asks UN For Police Force

The United States urged the United Nations to create an international police force for Lebanon to back UN efforts and withdraw Marine troops. Soviet and Syrian voices criticized the move as aggressive and warned against escalation.

United States United Nations UPI Lebanon U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Eral Dag Hammarskjold Security Council U. N Hammarskjold United Arab Republic Arkady A. Sobolev Washington

Dugan Elected Proxy of CIC at annual stockholders meeting

Dugan R. Dugan was elected president of the Childress Industrial Corporation at the annual meeting in city hall. Smith named vice president replacing Dugan. Jones re-elected secretary. directors include Dugan Smith Glen Stiner Shahan Clarence Harp S H Townsend and Howard Harrison with Stiner replaced Paul Pierce. CIC owns the old Kimbell Grocery building leased to Willard Ford of New York. rent $5,100. Debt stands at $18,455.03 after a $1,000 payment. cash balance $2,867.73.

Co. R. Dugan Childress Industrial Corporation Tog T. A. Shaicons Smith Dugan Russell V. Jones Smith Glen Stiner Shahan Clarence Harp S. H. Townsend Howard Harrison Stiner Paul Pierce Financial Report CIC Kimbell Willard Ford New York First Federal

Youths To Be in City Court

Six Childress County youths charged with disturbing the peace will face city court on July 23. Two have pleaded not guilty and seek a jury trial. four have not entered pleas. Adrean McClendon of Altus says he will not appear, noting a broken car window has been paid for and the case is closed.

Childress County Alvis Maddox Maddox Adrean McClendon Albert Ward Altus Okla McClendon The Index

Thompson Completes Institute of Organization Management Course

Bill Thompson manager of the Childress Chamber of Commerce completed a course at the Institute for Organization Management at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He was joined by his wife and children Tyler and Kerry. The week long program ran July 6 through July 12 and was sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce with about 200 chamber staff from 24 states attending.

Bill) Thompson Childress Chamber of Commerce Institute For Organization Management University of Colorado Boulder Colo Tyler Kerry United States Chamber of Commerce Cofc

Youth Revival at First Baptist Church

A youth revival series is set at First Baptist Church from July 13 to July 20 with daily sessions at 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The event invites local youth to participate in morning and evening gatherings led by church volunteers.

First Baptist Church

Jernigan Urges Sanitation To Curb Fly Season

City Health Officer Dr. J H Jernigan urged residents to improve sanitation during the current fly season. He advised disposing of watermelon rinds and fruit peels rind-up in trash barrels to reduce flies and improve community health.

City Heath J. H. Jernigan

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Boneheads Prepare Friday Departure for Canada Trip

The American Legion Explorer Post No. 65 Boneheads, led by Scoutmaster Edwin Cato with 14 scouts, plan a three week trip through California Oregon Washington and Nevada en route to British Columbia. They aim for a Columbia River boat trip and note future plans may include Alaska or Hawaii. Return to Childress set for August 8.

American Legion Childress Edwin Cato British Columbia Cato California Oregon Washington Nevada Clumbia Alaska Hawaii Boneheads Tony Hunter Ronnie Leach Tom Czewski Jerry Smith Tom Fleming Charlie Mashburn Newell Graham Dan Ellington Tom Garrison Bob Garrison Joe Lane Jerry Harmon Cletis Smiley Bennie Simms

Registrations for Old Settlers Set for Thursday

Advanced registration for Old Settlers begins at 1 30 PM Thursday at City Hall with Mrs H C Preslar in charge. Registration continues at Fair Park at 8 30 AM Friday, per registration chairman Miss Sue Johnson.

City Hall H. C. Preslar Fair Park Sue Johnson

Men Improve After Emergency Hospital Admission

Two emergency patients admitted to Childress General Hospital yesterday afternoon are in good condition today. Ben Winter underwent surgery for a ruptured ulcer at his jewelry store. Bob King of near Carey was treated for multiple bruises cuts and abrasions after a tractor overturned on him while operating the tractor in a field yesterday.

Childress General Hospital Ben Winter Bob King Carey

Baylor Lake Receives New Public Boat Dock

City Manager Louis Sally announced Baylor Creek Lake now has a new public dock for boaters and anglers. The 15 by 10 foot structure is the lake's first dock, with Lake Childress also noted as having a dock.

Baylor Lake Louis Sally Baylor Creek Lake Lake Childress Sally

Top Trouble Shooter Ordered To Lebanon

President Eisenhower sends Deputy Under Secretary of State Robert D. Murphy to Beirut as special political representative to restore peace in Lebanon. The move follows 5 000 Marines deployed to protect Americans and aid Chamoun, with further troop reinforcement possible.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Robert D. Murphy Lebanon White House Murphy Beirut Chamoun

Trophies For Two Fiddling Classes At Hotel Contest

The event awards prizes in two fiddle divisions at the hotel ballroom set for 8 a.m. Friday. The first class targets older fiddlers, the second for those under 50. Contestants should arrive before 8 to register and tune up. M. K. Buddy Wilcoxson will host the open public event.

Frank Ehrle Ehrle M. K Buddy) Wilcoxson

Local 70th Anniversary Requests Items for Index

The Index seeks clippings newspapers pictures and other items for its 70th anniversary edition. Bring items to The Index between 8 a m and 6 p m and claim the item.

Two Political Foes Agree On Marines To Lebanon

Texas Senate candidates William Blakley and Ralph Yarborough both praised the U S Marines deployment to Lebanon amid a heated race. Daniel criticized by O Daniel and Gonzalez as he urged a state wide crusade against traffic accidents during the Democratic primary period.

Lebanon Texas U. S. Senate U. S William A. Blakley Gaineville Danie Henry Gonzalez San Antonio Daniel

Index Helps Lady Sell Her Potatoes

An unidentified woman credited The Index classifieds with selling all her potatoes after placing an ad at 1311 B. Ne. The newspaper records numerous daily calls from complaints inquiries and occasional thanks, with this caller expressing gratitude.

Index Lady B. Ne

Cotton crop looks excellent this year in the county

County Agent Bill Moore reported after a survey that the cotton crop is in excellent condition with one of the best stands in years. He said current weather could yield a strong season and that little damage from insects or pests has occurred, noting the crop is cleaner than in recent years.

Bill Moore Childress Moore

Square Dance Festival at Fair Park Auditorium

The 70th Anniversary Square Dance Festival invites everyone to watch or dance at 8 o clock Saturday night. Whites Inc and Montgomery Ward loan air conditioners to keep the large hall cool. Oran Bailey and his Altus Oklahoma band will supply music for the event.

Fair Park Auditorium Whites, Inc Montgomery Ward Oran Bailey Altus Okla

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Tribute Paid To Druggists At Rotary

Rotary honored three longtime Chil dress druggists at today's meeting. George W. Hare of Swear ingen, 45 years in service, Lon Alexander, and Lee Harp were celebrated. Sam Privitt showcased vintage drug store items. Visiting Rotarians included Adram Odom Mills Roberts Robert Spicer from Memphis and Pat McNallen of Mission. Guests named Alexander Hare T R Whitehead and A J Rinehart of Amarillo.

Childress Rotary Club George W. Hare Swearingen Lon Alexander Lee Harp Sam Privitt Adramn Odom Mills Roberts Robert Spicer Memphis Pat McNallen Mission Alexander, Hare

Auto Collision Leaves One Injured in Childress

Police said two cars collided at the Main Street and Avenue E intersection. George D. Tipps was shaken up and examined at Childress General Hospital Monday afternoon. The cars were driven by H. W. Shirley and Mrs. Flossie A. Tipps. Both vehicles sustained considerable damage. Investigation was incomplete.

Childress General Hospital Main Street Avenue E George D. Tipps H. W. Shirley Flossie A. Tipps

Yellow Lines To Guide Drivers Across Pedestrian Walkway

Chief of Police Alvis Maddox explained that two yellow lines outside the pedestrian walkway across downtown street crossings mark the area to aid motorists. The lines aim to prevent drivers from stopping inside the pedestrian walkway marked for pedestrians.

Alvis Maddox

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