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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1957

Page

3

Cortes to Receive Doctor of Science at Sewanee Commencement

Henry C. Cortes vice president and director of Dallas Magnolia Petroleum Co will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science at the University of the South commencement in Sewanee Tennessee on June 10 Cortes a Houston native and alumnus of the university attended the University of the South previously

DALAS Magnolia Petroleum Co Henry C. Cortes University of the South Sewanee, Tenn Cortes Houston The

Wife Of Renowned Missionary Dies

In Zurich Mrs Helene Schweitzer 79 wife of Dr Albert Schweitzer died at Pflegerinen Clinic. She had worked with him since 1913 at Lambarene in French Equatorial Africa. Their daughter Mrs Jean Eckert was at her bedside.

Zurich Switzerland Helene Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer Pflegerinen Clinic Schweitzer Lambarene French Equatorial Africa Daugher Jean Eckert

Chiang Kai-shek denounces rioting against United States

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in a nationwide broadcast blamed Chinese Communists for instigating mob violence on Formosa after the May 24 riots that sacked the U.S. embassy and wounded Americans. He warned no opposition to U.S. leadership and admitted fault in his own authority over the crisis.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Chiang China United States U. S Reds Democratic Nations U.S

Irrigation Farmers To Get More Water

El Paso officials announced a doubling of 1957 water allotments for drought hit Texas and New Mexico irrigation farmers. Runoff from melting Colorado snow raised the quota from 1.2 inches to 2.75 inches, the lowest set in 40 years. Continued reservoir rises at Elephant Butte and Caballo could prompt further increases in July.

EL Paso Texas New Mexico Colorado Elephant Butte Caballo New Mexico Rio Grande

Long Battle to Save New Zealand's Flightless Kiwi

The kiwi faces a dire struggle for survival amid bush fires and predation by ferrets cats rats and stoats. Conservationists report mounting threats endangering the iconic flightless bird across New Zealand.

New Zealand

Start Of The Silly Season Brings Pet Escapes And Odd Finds

Reporter notes approaching silly season with early items from abroad highlighting oddities. In Nantes a camel near Place Royale Fountain would be a classic tale if the fountain had not run dry. In Killarney a golf ball and fish episode hints at next season headlines. Additional items include a flying piano sighting in New Jersey and a midget chased by police in Pennsylvania. Monkeys and a tropical bird escape Trefflich’s Shop, causing a sidewalk collision with a broker. ASPCA involvement noted. Also mentions long-lived sea anemones.

New York Nantes France Place Royale Killarney Ireland Pete Oberamergan Joe Smith Hook Gem-In-Hock Alph Omega Trefflich Broadway Richard Empathy ASPCA Empathy

Evergreen State Across Clues Puzzle Highlights Washington States

A crossword style listing with Across and Down clues themed on Washington state. Includes entries like Olympians capital and many geographic and descriptive terms, mixing flora fauna and common words. The puzzle features clues spanning fisheries cities Sound shores and state symbols.

Washington

Public records and licenses issued last week

Warranty deeds issued to Annie Hardson Richard K Delaney Martha Holle man et al to G C Richardson J K Payne et al to B F Simpson Joe B Wyrick to L M Bartlett Marriage licenses issued to Herbert F Baird Jr and Lois Janell Hobbs Bertha Bennett Stanfill and Thomas So to Billy Joe West and Jo Ann Pickle Alvis Arvin Bryant and Shirley Nell Reed Delbert Lee Smith and La Villas Ann Havens and Ervin Nickerson and Martha Sue Bridgewater New car registrations for Nash J R Lewis Ford Robert Hurt O C Rutledge Chevrolet Ko Yo Mayfield C H Bingham Dodge J S Davidson Plymouth A T Henderson Oldsmobile E L Bolden One person fined 19.50 for drunkenness two fined 15.50 for highway violation seven highway violations pending

Annie Hardson Richard K. Delaney Martha H. Holleman G. C. Richardson J. KE. Payne B. F. Simpson Joe B. Wyrick L. M. Bartlett Herbert F. Baird Jr Lois Janell Hobbs Bertha Bennett Stanfill Thomas Soto Billy Joe West Jo Ann Pickle Alvis Arvin Bryant Shirley Nell Reed Delbert Lee Smith la Villas Ann Havens Ervin Nickerson Martha Sue Bridgewater Nash J. R. Lewis Ford Robert Hurt O. C. Rutledge Chevrolet Ko Yo Mayfield C.H Bingham Dodge J. S. Davidson Plymouth A. T. Henderson Oldsmobile E. L. Bolden

Could I Be a Christian If Everyone Could Know My Thoughts

A poem questions whether one can be called Christian if secret thoughts and daily deeds are known. It ponders readings, recreations, and actions, asking how Christlike behavior would be judged. The piece promotes a Tuesday prayer meeting at The House of Prayer starting at 2 p.m. and provides contact details.

Jesus House of Prayer Main St Pearl Robinson

Bill Thompson Attends Texas Chamber Conference in Mineral Wells

Bill Thompson and his wife will attend the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association conference in Mineral Wells this week. The three day event includes an annual business meeting and a training program with Governor Price Daniel delivering a keynote address. Other speakers include Bill Byrd and Dwight D. Havens who will discuss Women in the Chamber of Commerce. Thompson serves on the association’s attendance and membership committees.

Chamber of Commerce Bill Thompson Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association Price Daniel Bill Byrd Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Southber of

Millionaire Killed In Crash Of Plane

Edwards Air Force Base Calif millionaire sportsman Alvin Hewitt and Addison B Conroy vice president at Hewitt Aircraft Parts killed in light plane air race crash. Bodies found in wreckage edge of base after plane missing Friday night. Plane a single engine Bonanza failed to rendezvous with 57 other planes racing from Hayward to Tucson.

Chiropractic Ad Claims Nerve Benefits for Students

A Quanah clinic advertises chiropractic adjustments to unblock spinal nerves, claiming improved efficiency in work sleep and play. The ad notes school principals and parents observed higher grades after treatment and mentions personality changes from cleared nerve pathways.

Quanah Clinic

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Trinity River Lavon Lake Wylie Joe Milam Quanah, Texas Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning Ave. G. Nw Childress Dakil Doc Quigg United Press Staff Oberamergan Smith N. J Rachael Lilliput Evergreen Mariner Rachloride Rio Boles J. P. Court Christ Harold Rose JR Chiropractor Bowers and Black Insurance Commerce Penney Towncraft America Bluejay Dacron
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