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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

3

Actress Praises Middle-Aged Men as The Best Companions

June Havoc writes in praise of older gentlemen over 65, recalling favorites from her life. She cites William Spier, Sir Charles Mendil, Louis Verneuil, Reginald Owen, and others, noting they offer poetry, charm, and wisdom. She laments scarcity of such men and hopes younger men mature.

Aline Mosby June Havoc Willy Hollywood William Spier Sir Charlies Mendil Elsie Charles Louis Verneuil Louis Sir Charles Reginald Owen

Temperatures Reach 84 High as Cool Down Lags

The 24 hour period ending at noon today saw a maximum of 84 degrees while the minimum was 42 degrees. Strong afternoon heat gave way to a cooler evening, with continued dry conditions across the region.

Community Visits and Family Gatherings Reported in Highpoint

Visitors to the Johnny Henley home included Aubrey Dean Henley of Dallas and Bruce Parr with family, along with Mrs. W. S. Bruce and George. Earl Hackler hosted Adams and Kelley households. Attendees at First Baptist Church to hear Rev. Ira Parrack included Kelley, Hackler, and Biddy couples. Several trips to Lubbock and Greece Athens are noted with extended family mentions.

Johnny Henley Aubrey Dean Henley Dallas Bruce Parr W. S. Bruce George Earl Hackler E. F. Adams J. E. Kelley First Baptist Church Ira Parrack Clyde Hackler F. E. Biddy E. J. Price H. E. White Ward Terry Childress General Hospital Charles Mack Allen Jones Eugene Dill W. L. Foster Weisbaden Germany Athens Greece S. Howard L. W. Foster Henry Corgill Carey J. T. Moore Charlie Corgill Harley White Lubbock Childress Fair Park Tom Rothwell C. T. Rothwell Arthur Rothwell

Argentina Repeals Compulsory Religion in Public Schools

Buenos Aires reports a new law eliminating mandatory religious instruction in public schools. The measure cancels the prior decree from early Peron era that required religious teaching in Argentine classrooms.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron

Wards Tubeless Tire Introduced At Local Store

Montgomery Ward and Company unveils the Super Deluxe Tubeless tire at the Childress store. Manager Marvin Houchin promotes a broad campaign for the new tire featuring a relaxed liner safety claim, demonstrations, and a Town and Country Test showing 7000 extra miles.

Montgomery Ward and Company Marvin Houchin Wards Tire Department Childress Houchin Houchine Ward Delux

Markets Fort Worth Poultry and Livestock Prices

Produce market notes list chicken and egg prices, roosters and fryers, and miscellaneous terms. Livestock offers cover cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with price ranges and trends, noting many classes are scarce or steady.

Fort Worth

Nichols Takes Ride With Burro In Back Of Taxi

Washington columnist recalls carrying Press Club Jr. a small burro to a National Press Club picnic. The burro arrived via taxi after donor Gib Sandefer secured a tiny saddle and animal from Dr. F. F. Schmidt. The burro stays in a lobby corral until Sunday.

Nichols Burro Harman W. Nichols Washington United Press Press Club Jr Express Giles Sandefer Little Burros Navy Air Force Gib National Press Club Sam Dead Horse Ranch New Mexico Sandefer F. F. Schmidt Douglas, Ariz Jackass Express Office P. C. Jr National Press Building Dr. Mann

Jet pilot bails out of crippled F-86D near Yuma

First Lt. James A. Malek of Westchester Illinois bailed out from a crippled F-86D Thursday and was rescued by helicopter. He is attached to the 42nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron from Chicago.

Yuma, Ariz James A. Malek Westcheter Ill Malek Chiccago

Ant Kil Powder Ad from Roberson-Euba Drug

Durham ant kill powder offered for home use with a 69 cent price at Roberson-Euba Drug in NK Dr. Hints of simple dusting for dens and areas where ants are found.

Durham

Pulpwood Use in U S Projected to Surge by 84 Percent

The American Pulpwood Association forecasts U S pulpwood consumption will rise 84 percent over the next two decades, signaling substantial expansion in the wood products industry and associated markets nationwide.

United States The American Pulpwood Association

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