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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

2

Cotton and Sorghum Planting Progress Across Texas

Continued reports show cotton planting at 77 percent complete with most districts near last year’s pace. Corn planting nearly finished with only a few High Plains acres remaining. Yields improving despite dry weather. South Texas harvests underway for peaches and vegetables as harvests progress in East and South Central Texas.

South Texas High Plains Texas Gome USDA South Central East Texas Jackscerville East

Wheat crop outlook expands into Texas and neighboring states

The report notes Australia and Canada selling nine cleans signals more foreign markets for U.S. wheat. Norman Hamm’s 17-vehicle combine operation moves into Texas with plans at Waggoner Ranch Vernon. Oklahoma harvest expected at 115,296,000 bushels, Texas to reach 3,875,000 bushels, New Mexico 2,000, Wyoming down, Colorado 2,601,000 acres planted with 21 bushels per acre.

Australia Canada Hope U.S China Texas Norman R. Hamm Perry Kan Vernon Hamm Oklahoma Gerald D. Frazier Exas New Mexico Wyoming Colorado

Defective sprinkler head empties Perry elementary school

In Perry New York a defective fire alarm sprinkler head in the boiler room broke and released water, triggering the alarm and emptying the local elementary school. Local responders secured the area and no injuries were reported.

Nuclear Sub Nautilus Refueled After 62 499 Miles

The nuclear powered USS Nautilus was refueled once and only after 62 499 miles afloat. A diesel submarine would have used about 2 million gallons of fuel to cover that mileage. Indonesia President Sukarno will visit Yugoslavia soon at President Tito's invitation announced Tuesday with no date set.

Honolulus UPI Yugoslavia Belgrade Indonesia Sukarno Tito

Reunion notices fill Estelline community pages

A Richburg family reunion was held in Memphis Park with widespread attendance from Richburg and Adams families across Texas. A second reunion gathered relatives in Clarendon, including Harp Meadows and Adams relatives from Amarillo and Clarendon, while others visited relatives in Fort Worth and Canyon. A local Estelline resident Jimmie Don Adams completed training at Fort Ord and awaits assignment, with family updates from Burrs to Wellington.

Richburg Memphis Legion Hall Messrs Carroll Harms Dermix Springtown Tex Ben Don Ameson Donna Jean Amazillo L. Richburg Memoams Frank Stroup Paradise Clinton Richburg Sandra Estelline James Richbure Lakeview Monroe Richburg Ft. Sumner New George Clements Eddie Clements Paso Finis Kirkpatrick Amarillo E. A. Bass, Jr Muleshoe Cecil Adams Lonnie Richburg Bobby Adams Joe Kent Eddins Connie Susan Weldon Couch Joe Eddins James Roverts Rodney Quitaque Jim Earl 2. G. Dunlap Ft. Worth Ed Stowder Paul Canyon J. H Wright Ray Allison Alma Ian Allison Aninea Hightower Benny Andy Dunlapais Mitzi Sherry Treena Raleigh Adams Clarendon Andy Harp Judy Ami Janis Fred Meadows Kathy Rhonda Sherman Casper Lara Marcum Stella King Y. E. Mitchell Wellington Floy McGlocklin Phoenix Arizind Gary Adams Jimmie Don Adams Ft. Ord Calif WTS West Texas State Texas Tech J. L Darby Lillia Fora Cr Jim Hutchins Methodist Leon Phillips Lubbock Leon Piland Milneland New Mex Kyle Lovejoy

Rinaldi Weighs 175 for Title Bout at MSG

Italy's Giulio Rinaldi weighed in at 175 pounds the light heavyweight limit after a three mile run and sparring with three opponents. Rinaldi will meet defending champion Arcine Moore for the title June 10 at Madison Square Garden.

Haines Falls NLY Italy Giulio Rinaldi Rinaldi Arcnie Moore Madison Square Garden

Tall Singing Cowboy Tours Russia

Frank Wilcox a 7 foot 2 inch cowboy singer from Colorado hitchhikes across Europe and the Soviet Union singing American folk songs. He notes visa rules and tour requirements while entertaining crowds in Moscow and Leningrad, drawing curious Russians on Red Square and at May Day events.

Moscow UPI Colorado Frank Shorty) Wilcox Denver Europe Iceland Spain Helsinki Wilcox Leningrad Red Square Cone

Boy Scout Leaders Gather for 51st National Council

About 2,200 Scout leaders from across the United States converge in Detroit for the 51st annual national council meeting. The event showcases plans and reports from local councils and features participation from various regional leaders and organizations.

Detroit UPI

Shah Returns Home After European Visit

Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah return to Tehran after completing a European tour. The royal couple landed in Iran and resumed official duties.

Tehran Iran UPI Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Empress Farah

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Estelline News J. B. Rapp Index Special Correspondent Crow’s Nest Stuttgeart Germany Vator Tall Russia BOY Scouts Shah Returns Ulna Loay, ‘Frontier Keith Oeak Farms Maxwell House Duncan Hines Meadolake Peet Mead’s Ll Ave. F. NW
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