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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

2

Three Named To HDC Committee In Childress County

Childress County Home Demonstration Council met at the courthouse selecting a nominating committee. Elected to the committee were Mrs F L Taylor Mrs Dalton Martin and Mrs BN Yates The Quaker HD Club displayed two flags on styrofoam with miniature flags in red white and blue. Mrs A F Verner presided over the session with reports from Finance chair Mrs Newman Reeves and Year Book chair Mrs E F Adams. Mrs W R Walling announced Quarterly Ref local clubs. A 4 H Club report outlined the year’s work noting about 600 members. The club will host an Achievement Banquet in November with ten clubs represented including seven presidents ten council delegates ten council officers and eight visitors among them Mrs Fern Hodges district agent.

Childress County Newman Reeves E. F. Adams W. R. Walling Joe Liles Fern Hodges

Delegates Named for THDA State Convention in Fort Worth

THDA delegates were elected at the THDA meeting on Wednesday for the August state convention in Fort Worth. Elected delegates are Mrs. P B Snider Mrs E J Groseclose and Mrs Joe Harcrow with alternates Mrs Ochis Smotherman Mrs B J Teague and Mrs J D Atkisson. E J Groseclose presided and invited District Three to Childress for next year s convention. Reports from District Three in Archer City highlighted the theme God and Home.

Fort Worth THDA P. B. Snider E. J. Groseclose Joe Harcrow Ochis Smotherman B. J. Teague J. D. Atkisson Childress Newman Reeves Mable Smotherman Janie Mabry Archer City God

Beard Robe Continues as Irving School Head

Andrews stated the Irving school board offered Dr. Beard the job after finding no cause for his dismissal. The district needs an immediate superintendent to plan operations. Beard was out of town and not available for comment but was expected to accept reappointment.

Page One Andrews Irving School Board Dr. Beard Beard

Familiar Phrases Across limupshape Good Queen Iranian coin To-is human

Puzzle clues across and down map to common phrases and wordplay. Entries reference phrases such as Brown October Spiteful and Anger while noting cryptic-like hints for scales and objects. The grid appears to blend puns with typical crossword conventions across multiple numbered clues.

Puzzle answer list from cob 40 repairs and fencing terms

Answers align with the crossword style clues. The list includes entries for repairs fencing sword and related terms, plus regional and personal references. It compiles the likely solutions for each numbered clue across the puzzle.

Gudrun

Bridal Shower Honors Pauline Dickey Bride Elect

Our Woman's World Miss Pauline Dickey, bride elect of Billy Joe Hite of Shamrock, was honored with a bridal shower at the First Methodist Church parlor. Guests greeted by Mrs Jack Long, registry decorated with pink rose centerpiece. Miss Virginia Dickey of Altus served as bride's book.

Pauline Dickey Billy Joe Hite Shamrock First Methodist Church Jack Long Virginia Dickey Altus Okla Archie Howell Helen Briley Roberta Hash Shirley Weaver Reid B. Hughes Bob Graham Ruth Green Joe Mathis Tommie Moore Neda Richardson Mildred Boies Stelton Jones Frank Clark Richard Briley Willie Driskell F. C. Briley Georgia Sims Mittie Lou Sims Pat Green

Progress Reports On HD Club Women Work

Quarterly reports from the Home Demonstration Club show 353 dresses 400 children’s garments 17 coats or suits and other items. Beef 3219 pounds and poultry 773 pounds stored. 118 gardens planted and pies and cookies baked for freezing. Homes renovated with 28 living rooms 17 bedrooms 21 kitchens and 13 baths improved and furniture reupholstered.

In Missoula Wife Hints at Christmas in June for Fliers

Daniel Schmidt of Boise Idaho is believed to be optimistic about release. In Missoula Llewellyn’s wife said her husband’s last letter promised a Christmas in June. Jain credited Dag Hammarskjold with helping secure the fliers' release as they head to Honolulu en route home.

Daniel Schmidt Boise Idaho Missoula Mont Llewellyn Jain United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Honolulu Hawaii United States

Farewell Party Honors Mrs. C. A. Holcomb Jr

The Philathea class at First Methodist held a farewell party for Mrs. C A Holcomb Jr as the Holcomb family moves to Sweetwater. Betty Jo Liles Carslyn McFarland and Claudia Robinson sang and Miss Jimme Lightfoot read The Gusher. Gifts were given and ice cream plus angel food cake served to a group of ladies including A J Johnson Inez McFarren Grady Parr Tom Roberson and others.

Philathea First Methodist Church C. A. Holcomb, Jr Dink Hull John Cates Grady Parr Holcomb Sweetwater Betty Jo Liles Carslyn McFarland Claudia Robinson Miss Liles Miss McFarland Jesus Calls

Visitors Honor Bridge Party For Dorsey Daughters

Mrs. Tom Hardin and Mrs. Robert Sexauer hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge party at Mrs. Hardin’s home honoring Mrs. Charles Dorsey’s daughters Mrs. Beulah Tederson of New Jersey and Mrs. Edith Atkins of Kansas. High scorer Gus Leftwich received a hand painted cigarett holder and ash tray set. Gifts included brass plaques.

Tom Hardin Robert Sexauer Memphis Charles Dorsey Beulah Tederson New Jersey Edith Atkins Kansas Hardin Gus Leftwich Mendlessohn Beethoven

Coffee Event At Woman's Department Club Hosts 60 Guests

Mrs Lon Alexander and Mrs J A Hilburn hosted a Thursday morning coffee at the Woman's Department Club. Attendees were served cinnamon rolls cookies strawberries and coffee with Mrs Bert Hargrave pouring. Mrs Hilburn and Miss Sybil Alexander sang vocal selections for about 60 guests.

Lon Alexander J. A. Hilburn Woman’s Department Club Bert Hargrave

Khrushchev Explains Tito Forgiveness Amid Titoism Fears

Khrushchev outlines Moscow’s reasons for forgiving Tito after Yugoslavia’s seven year defiance of the Cominform. He notes Tito refused to surrender sovereignty to Western powers despite difficulties. Western experts expect Bulganin and Mikoyan to visit other satellite capitals to counter a new Titoism in the orbit.

Page One Moscow Tito Yugoslavia Khrushchev Nikolai Bulganin Anastas Mikoyan

Bitter Texas House fight over tax bill looms

Hallettsville cited as warning of a soak-the-poor bill with a reluctant sponsor Sen Ottis Lock of Lufkin admitting the bill is not proud. It keeps a one cent gas and cigarette tax, raises beer tax slightly, and lifts the franchise tax to 2.25 per thousand. The measure backs a 1.525 billion spending program and could end adjournment delay next week as lawmakers work past May 10 overtime without pay.

Hallettsville Ottis Lock Lufkin

Birth of a Son and Local Travel Notices In West Texas

Mr and Mrs Charles Priest announce the birth of a seven pound eight ounce boy at 1112 p m Thursday in Childress General Hospital Visiting in the home of her husband s parents Mr and Mrs H W Shirley are Mrs Joe Shirley and daughter Cheryl of Dallas Mrs John R Crowner and Mrs E L Alexander accompanied Mrs Shirley here and visited one day Mr and Mrs Homer Compton and sons left today for Dallas where Mrs Compton and children will take a plane to Orangeburg S C where they will spend the summer House guests of Mr and Mrs E A Sauret are Mr and Mrs A L Cole of Albuquerque NM Mrs Roy Villyard is in the Wichita Falls General Hospital undergoing ear treatment Vera Swafford and Mrs J E Cheatheam left for Galveston this morning to attend the Beauticians Convention Mrs C J Lyons left for Fort Worth this morning for a family reunion Saturday and Sunday

H.W. Shirley Joe Shirley Cheryl Dallas John R. Crowner E. L. Alexander A. L. Cole Albuquerque Roy Villyard Wichita Falls General Hospital Vera Swafford J. E. Cheatheam Galveston Beauticians C. J. Lyons Fort Worth

Rainfall and Smog Slant News Across Regions

Heavy rains drenched Seminole Texas and parts of Oklahoma with Dodge City recording .80 inch. In California smog alarms Los Angeles as eye irritation concerns rise for a second day. Temps spanned 79 in Key West to 33 at Bryce Canyon with 50s and 60s in the Northern Plains Great Lakes and Northeast.

Seminole Tex Oklahoma Dodge City Kaw Pacific Coast Los Angeles Key West Fla Bryce Canyon Utah Northern Plains Great Lakes Region Northeast

Say Happy Birthday to Claude Key Today

The notice urges readers to wish Claude Key a happy birthday today. It also warns against using denatured alcohol to clean piano keys.

Claude Key

Tornadoes Hit State as Temperatures Drop Across Cities

A severe weather warning describes tornado activity across the state with cold air settling overnight. Low temperatures ranged from 55 degrees in Dalhart to 78 in Corpus Christi, with many major cities showing mild to cool readings including Dallas 69, Fort Worth 68, Houston 67, San Antonio 69, and Laredo 75.

Page One Dalhart Corpus Christi el Paso Amarillo Lubbock Presidio Alpine Wichita Falls Abilene San Angelo Mineral Wells Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Texarkana Houston Lufkin Waco Austin College Station Laredo Galveston Brownsville Beaumont del Riok

Church Services Listed for Three Local Congregations

Sunday School times and worship schedules announced for First Baptist, Southside Baptist, and J. R. Lucky church congregations. Each shows morning services at 11 or 11 a.m. and varied training unions and evening services with midweek Bible study and prayer meeting offerings.

Bradley Pastor Schedule for Sunday Services

Luther R. Bradley announces 10 a.m. Bible School 11 a.m. morning service. Prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

J. W. Jones Luther R. Bradley Bible School J. E. Young United Pentecostail A. L. Cravens Assembly OF God Ross Davis House OF Prayer Earl Robinson E. A. Sanders R. H. Knight

Local Church Schedule Highlights for Sunday Services

A compiled list of church services across multiple denominations. Includes times for Sunday School Morning Worship Training Union and Evening Services, with weekday prayer meetings and Bible studies. Notable churches include Missionary Baptist, Fundamental Baptist, Goodlett Baptist, Central Christian, United Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Kirkland Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Holy Angel Catholic, First Methodist, Church of Christ, Victory Church, St John Baptist (Negro), Stark Temple C.M.E. and other denominations.

ST. John Baptist Church Avenue H I. S. Morland

Sunday Evening Worship and Midweek Prayer Schedule

Sunday evening worship at 7 45 PM. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 45 PM. Friday evening young people meeting at 7 45 PM.

Jehovah's Witnesses Church Schedule and Ministers

The notice lists services and times for Jehovah's Witnesses at 210 10th St and Ave B Southwest with pastors R. H. Knight and L. D. Cleveland. Morning Worship at 11, MYF at 7 30, and Evening Worship at 8 with midweek prayer and various study meetings including Bible and Theocratic School. WSCS meets Tuesday at 2 15 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses 10Th St Ave B. Sw L. D. Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hollywood Arlis HDC Grant Reno Ver Jerker Eisenhower W & Racedagi Force Washington Rajzh Joey Miss Dickey Carol Higley Women’s Editor Joan Moric Bishop Quarter Military Academy Park Ill HD Club India Mrs. Holcomb J. HK. Hilburn Tom Huggins J. H. Jernigan Martin Crews Bill Ross Roy Coffey Sybil Alexander Carolyn Atkins Suzanne Sexauer Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos River Charles Priest Childress General Hospital Tor Lars Mary Bradshaw Winfield Kan Udall Mary John Hendrickson Winfield American Legion Post First Baptist Church Ira L. Parrack Morris Sullivan See Training Union Southside Baptist Church Loren Roberts Kirkland Baptist Church J. R. Lucky Bible Baptist Church Carey Baptist Church J. C. Muse Cloyce Kuieman Earnest Hamm Missionary Baptist Church L. C. Royall Reeves Grocery Calvary Paptist Church E. J. Price A. M. Stamps Fundamental Baptist Church Tell South Side Baptist Cliff Allbrittin Goodlett Baptist Central Christian Church John S. Mullen Jerusalem Church John Kirkland Church OF Christ Bethel Baptist Church George FE. Curlee Holy Angel Catholic Gerard Lynch C. A. Holcomp, Jr Church OF Christ Harre!t Collard Joe Cooper Kirkland Harre Nixon CEE Vee Methodist A. D. Moore Victory Church Lydia Sweet Thomas Teese Lord’s Day Bible School House of Morning Rothmoor Navy Biege Childress Texas S&h Church OF God Church OF the Nazarene Edwin Perkins YA - DE Hargrave Laundry & Dry Cleaning Ave. G. NW Pick-Up & Delivery Dial 7 King Memorial Methodist Kirkland Methodist Church
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