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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
3
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Tuesday linen and kitchen shower 7 to 9 honoring Mrs Jay Gilliam former Miss Ellen Trent at Mrs Miles Clapp 701144 Avenue B Se hosted by Central Christian women. Wednesday social hour for Rollo Davidson family 7 30 in First Methodist parlors.
Friends of the Rollo Davidson family are invited to First Methodist Church in Childress Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a farewell social honoring Rev and Mrs Davidson Marie and Morris. The family leaves Childress after two years to move to Slaton where he will begin pastorship of the First Church there. Hostess committee includes Mesdames J J Williamson Dr McKinney and Walter Carter.
A hospital admission roundup shows multiple patients admitted to Childress General Hospital over a span from Saturday to Monday. Names include Mrs. Gaylon Smith, Mrs. C. E. Lankford, Linda Crabtree, Lerline McKeever, Mrs. Theo Fenter, and several others along with dates of admission.
The US Weather Bureau reported a high of 104 degrees at Presidio Texas and a low of 21 degrees at Big Piney Wyoming on Sunday, marking extreme temperature contrasts across the nation.
FRANKFURT Germany Elvis Presley has been promoted to specialist fourth class a rank equivalent to that of corporal.
New York UPI critic finds Dinah Shore's NBC program lively with strong sets and inventive planning though light on comedy. The piece also covers Sugarfoot cast changes on ABC, Cal Tinney guesting on Levenson, Frankenheimer directing a Broadway play next fall, and Gobel's five week Europe trip with planned TV appearances.
The Texas governor secures House approval of a large tax bill funding the state’s big appropriations but suffers a setback in the Senate where two bills are delayed. The bookkeeping measure awaits Attorney General opinion, delaying further action. The natural gas tax plan, tied to transmission firms, is contested amid constitutional questions.
Mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunder showers through Tuesday and a cool night with 58 degrees and 77 tomorrow. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures with heavy but scattered storms and light precipitation otherwise. Local births report a 7 lb 3 oz son born at 5 02 am Sunday in Childress General Hospital. Weekend visits include Duncan Oklahoma residents and Canyon WTSC student.
A series of brief notes lists returning residents and visiting kin. Vernon Eubank and family traveled from Denver, Colo. Mrs. Fred Mitchell visited Dallas with her son Bill’s family. A. H. Taylors of Dimmitt visited the J. D. Trents. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and children of McLean called on Mrs. L. E. Murphy in Carey. Carolyn Jarrell of Canyon arrives to stay with the Henry Webbs. Roy Wygal spends a week in Pampa with his sister. Velma Steed leaves for Amarillo to live with her sister and plans a vacation to Pennsylvania.
Chicago The National Safety Council reports the memorial holiday toll on highways this year reaches a new record, rejecting excuses that Memorial Day marks only the start of vacation season. The council notes no explanation suffices for the spike.
Braunton England parish council asks civil defense to reschedule tests now held between 7 and 8 p m. They say hens go to roost then and the egg yield falls when the siren sounds.
United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis accuses the government and press of trying to convict Teamsters President James R. Hoffa. He says the pack is after Hoffa, but they have not caught him, and he does not run with the pack. State Representative District 88.
Measure to save 28 million dollars a year through moving funds. The comptroller would shift money from priority funds to the general revenue fund. The State Affairs Committee asked Attorney General Will Wilson for a ruling on its constitutionality.
Old art of tanning and curing hides traced from ancient Egypt to China with references to early leather craft methods and materials. The fragment notes primitive skin processing and the long history of leather production.
A pickpocket chased by police through Cairo Zoo discarded the stolen wallet while escaping. Officers spent three hours retrieving the wallet from three curious monkeys that lingered near the exhibit.
A wide display showcases cotton and cotton blend dresses from top makers. shoppers explore the latest styles and fashion trends at the Powder Puff store.
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