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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1960
Page
3
Saturday draws near as the store promotes a major Dress Gate sale with a wide junior to regular size collection. Customers are urged to visit tomorrow to choose from many dresses priced at 8.98, highlighting money saving values.
Hollywood reports a surge to hour-long shows dominating screens next season with 15 new dramas. CBS NBC and ABC plan adventure Western and detective programs led by Aquanaut Check mate Route 6 The Islanders Surfside Six Stagecoach East Shirley Temple Show The Roaring 20s Naked City Dan Raven Michael Shayne The Outlaws and more.
Almanac notes today Friday June 3 1960 with the moon near full phase and visible planets Mars Jupiter and Saturn. It lists historical birthdays Jefferson Davis Maurice Evans and the Duke of Windsor’s 1937 marriage. Thought for today quotes George IV on imperial unity and reward of reign.
United Press International digest of broadcast notes covers Sid Caesar revival on CBS Varity World of Show Biz with strong spoof segments and praised piano by Earl Wild. Also notes NBC Summer on Ice 1960, Channel Swim, James Cagney and boxing legends on NBC and CBS Reports Berlin End of the Line with Ed Murrow and Yul Brynner. postponement of refugee study to next season.
North Childress HDC hosts preparation and freezing of fruits and vegetables at 2 p m in Court House basement. A pre nuptial courtesy honors Miss Barbara Wooton of Quanah, bride elect of Joe Hamm of Childress, at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Eddie Johnson 600 Avenue E Southeast.
Patrick Cliffen, 638, told the judge on Thursday why he was on his hands and knees in a busy street. He said his action was to cleaning up and that his life ambition is to keep Britain tidy.
Miss Ann Leftwich was greeted Thursday morning at the Jernigan home as bridal courtesies began. Hostesses Mrs. J W Chambers Mrs Erwin Carter and Mrs Jernigan led guests in coffee beside a silver centerpiece and bouqets in the Jernigan entertainment rooms.
Standard and Poor's reports May dividend payments fell short of May 1959 after a rise from April. 74 companies declared higher dividends, 38 in April, 81 in May 1959, extras fell to 39 from 51. Casualties rose with 18 cuts and 12 omissions.
J Leonard Reinsch warns 4600 delegates and alternates face housing issues at the convention. Princess Margaret honeymoon photos spark UK curiosity per Daily Mail. Oliver Powers relearns Khrushchev telegram line about Soviet help if he visits. Helen Hayes criticizes Broadway contract dispute citing imbalanced salaries and mutual respect gaps.
T Rothwell seeks re election and Odis Smothermon appears on the precinct 1 political calendar with details sparse and unclear.
A lighthearted column imagines Agriculture Secretary Benson as a Hollywood producer. It cites Agriculture Handbook No 14 listing 268 films from animated cartoons to serious campaigns like The Rise and Fall of the Medfly. The piece humorously suggests private screenings of titles such as Stubble Mulching and Hay is What You Make It and quips Benson may win an academy award.
The council plans to fence a roping arena at the Fair Park with opening hours sunup to sundown on weekend days and restrict access to club members. An ordinance to regulate park property and police use of lead equipment was drafted, while a Civil Defense ordinance passed on first reading. A meeting with Greenbelt Water Authority officials will be arranged to compile questions. livestock limits inside city noted as two heads. no action taken. A. A. Henson may receive a quick claim deed for Block 286 after taxes are paid. Jencie Brown’s water heater purchase request was rejected. Gravel and curb work proposed in the 500 block of H. Southeast after owners pave. City to purchase shell.
Mrs. Margaret Lucille Bunker testified that her husband Jerry urged her to wed a millionaire and then divorce him to share in the millionaire's money. Judge Fisher T. Denny granted her a divorce from Bunker.
Patrolman Desmond Burke chased two men in a stolen car as a Sanitation Department wagon with a loudspeaker blared "You'd better stop" and nabbed them in a traffic jam.
A list showing dismissals and visitors at Childress General Hospital across Thursday and Friday. Names include Jackie Porter Johnny McConnell Dr. Fred Cariker Mrs. Jerry Hackler Eva Patton and Mrs. Lon Hassell. Also noted dismissals of Mrs. David Seal and baby. Norman Thomas appears on Friday.
The 24 hour period ending 11 am Friday saw a maximum of 92 degrees at 4 pm Thursday and a minimum of 72 degrees at 1 6 am Friday. Readings show a warm day with highs near 90s and several mid afternoon values.
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