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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
3
Review of Mailer Algren Calendar program and TV projects
UPI reports on Norman Mailer and Algren appearing on a Calendar discussion show, limited time restricting depth. The piece critiques the format and argues writers deserve space to present ideas, noting a later BBC contract for Sammy Davis Jr with six more programs and potential collaborations with Sinatra and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lywood
UPI
Norman Mailer
Aleren
Mailer
Algren
Theth the Golden Arm
Ivery
Harry
Reasoner
Archibald MacLeish
Mark van Doren
Swim
Sammy Davis Jr
England
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Davis
Window Display Promotes Exclusive Dark Cotton Smocks
A shop showcases an exclusive model smock in the window described as dark cottons with striped and check patterns in gold yellow pink. The piece emphasizes easy care, washability, and cool comfort.
Local Forecast and Community Notes from Quanah
Locals forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Wednesday with a slight chance of afternoon thundershowers and highs around 85. Community items include Gordon's Furniture open until 9 PM and local visits and events such as Pat Henry performing with the Student Dixie Land Band at Lake Pauline and a Canyon wedding for Harry Buster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Gordon
Pat Henry
Quanah
Dixie Land Band
Toast Masters Club
Lake Pauline
Owen Henry
David
the Bank
Kan
John Snedegar
Dannie Brittain
Neber
Sterling Buster
Frank Buster
Dannie Brittian
Canyon
Harry Buster
Local residents visit relatives and attend events
Lt. and Mrs. Earl Allen Jr. and their son visited his parents at Fairchild AFB Washington. Mrs. George D. Tipps plans Fort Worth visit after ear surgery in Dallas. Aretas V. King listed as patient at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo. Billy Bob Johnson returns from Portland for summer with his parents. Mary Hammons spent weekend with Sim Vaughn’s family. Carl Brugel and family stayed with Odis Garrison’s family in Dimmitt. Louise Bowers returned from Lubbock for Carolyn Keyton Young’s degree ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Allen Jr
Fairchild Air Force Base
Washington
Earl Allen Sr
W. H. Griffin
Gordon
George D. Tipps
Fort Worth
George Tipps Jr
Dallas
Diamond Oak Drive
Northwest Texas
Amarillo
Aretas V. King of
Billy Bob Johnson
Portland
Ore
Eddie Johnson
Mary Hammons
Eric
Sim Vaughn
Carl Brugel
Dimmitt
Odis Garrison
Bride-Elect of Midland City Man is Complimented
Miss Camilla Ruth Simmons of Midland, bride elect of Ray Kelley of High Point, enjoyed a pre nuptial courtesy Saturday evening in the parlors of First Baptist Church in Childress. Yellow and white colors appeared at the refreshment table, gifts featured potteryware place settings, and a hostesses list included Mrs Gene Dill and many others. The couple will exchange vows at 7 30 p m June 15 in Midland First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Ruth Simmons
Midland
Ray Kelley
High Point
Kelley
First Baptist Church, Childress
Allen Jones
Leta Henley
Floyd Biddy
Earl Harwell
Dick Mitchell
Lowell Dement
Joe McNabb
E. F. Adams
Jewell Terry
Bruce Parr
Grady Parr
Floyd Evans
Jess Vandiver
Clyde Hackler
Dan Jones
A. Fillpot
Roy Howard
Miss Simmons
M. W. Simmons
Bill Kelley
Midland First Baptist Church
Family Reunion Weekend Gathered in Wilcox Home
A family gathering was held at the home of Mrs. Horace C. Wilcox over the weekend. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wilcox Sr. and others from Winnsboro Amarillo Dallas Marfa and Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace C. Wilcox
E. C. Wilcox
Willard Wilcox
Ronald
Winnsboro
Waldo Houghton
Linda
Don
Amarillo
Floyd Powell
Larry
Susan
Bob Link
Gregg
Dallas
John Walker
Brenda
Marfa
Bill Hassell
Roy
Childress
BBC drama tops ratings in history
The program drew the highest audience figures the BBC has ever recorded, marking a new peak in viewer engagement for the broadcaster. The surge reflects strong reception across key demographics and widespread media attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC
Visiting relatives fill Northfield weekend notices
Mrs. Bill Bethany and family from Vernon with Juanita Bethany visited Bill Bethany after funeral services in Matador for Maggie Courtney. Allan Thomas and Besse Thomas from Cee Wee met with local families in Canyon and Childress areas. Pete Timmons visited his ill brother Lawrence in Temple. Timmons family from Estelline visited Newell Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bethany
Bill Cook
Kansas
Lydia Sweet
Childress
H. FE. Davis Sr
H . Davis
Bob Davis
Floyd Pats
Baswel
Okla
Madil
Wichita Falls
Allan Thomas
Besse Thomas
Cee Wee
Maggie Courtney
Matador
Pete Timmons
Temple
Lawrence Timmons
Clem Timmons
Donna
Dinelle
Estelline
Newell Timmons
Billy Bethany
Allen Thomas
Houston Rucker
Boone Simpson
Walter Timmons
Tyler
Tizzie Crooks
Troy Phillips
Almanac Highlights for Tuesday June 4 1963
The almanac notes the 155th day of 1963 with 210 days to follow and a near full moon. Historical items include White House finishing touches in 1800, Ford's first car test run in 1896, Midway Battle turning in 1942, and Rome occupation by U S and Britain in 1944. A De Quincey thought closes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
White House
Henry Ford
Detroit
United
Social calendar and Puerto Rico golf victory
Social events listed for WMU First Baptist First Methodist and other groups across the week. In Puerto Rico Charlie Sifford of Los Angeles becomes the first Black golfer to win a 72 hole PGA sanctioned event by winning the Puerto Rican Open on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
UPI
Charlie Sifford
Los Angeles
Tarant County Bar Association rejects bylaw change
Fort Worth reports the Tarant County Bar Association voted against amending its bylaws to allow Negro attorneys to join as members in what appears to be a segregated policy during the Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
UPI
Tarrant County Bar Association
Woman Charged in Back-Head Shooting of Husband
Patsy Ruth Tucker 37 released on bond after being accused of shooting Norris G Tucker 37 in the back of the neck while he read a newspaper in an easy chair. Bond set at $10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailer
Algren
Esquire Magazine
Floyd Patterson
Sonny Liston
Herman Wouk
UPI
Patsy Ruth Tucker
Norris G Tucker
Temperature highs and lows over 24 hours reported
The 24 hour period from 12 noon Monday to 12 noon Tuesday recorded a high of 86 degrees at 4 PM and a low of 61 degrees at 3 PM.
Weather notes from Ely and Presidio with Naval Reserve coach
The U S Weather Bureau reported the nation’s lowest temperature excluding noncontiguous states as 32 at Ely Monday. In contrast Presidio posted a high of 103. Also noted is Manhattan basketball coach Kenny Norte holding a commander rank in the United States Naval Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Hawaii
Alaska
U. S
Manhattan
Kenny Norte
United States Naval Reserve
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW TO Mrs Oliver McKee
Mrs Oliver McKee receives warm birthday wishes tomorrow from family and friends noting the milestone with affection and gratitude for her years of warmth and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver McKee
The Childress Index 75th Anniversary Statement
The Childress Index publishes at 226 Main Street Childress Texas with Tom C Higley as publisher and E J Huddleston as assistant publisher and Glen Stiner as general manager It is a second class matter post 1887 act and notes anniversary while promising corrections for any erroneous reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortia Higley
Tom C. Higley
E. J. Huddleston
Glen Stiner
Marie King
Mana
Childress
Texas
Childress Index
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Commerce Webster
West Texas Utilities Company
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Gordown
Billy Williams
Red River
Gordon’s Furniture
Louise Bowers
Lubbock
Carolyn Keyton Young
Lone Siar
Lone Star Gas Company
Northfield News
the Almanac
States
U.S
Rome
Thomas de Quincey
First Baptist
Joe Allen
First Methodist
Modern Mothers
North Childress
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