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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1959

Page

2

Malayan War Nearing End After Eleven Years

United Press International reports the Malayan conflict, begun June 16 1948, showing Communist strength cut from about 12 000 in 1950-51 to roughly 800. Government forces of Britain Australia and the National Federation Army have driven operations on land sea and air, declaring much of the “black area” cleared and predicting final defeat by 1959. Chin Peng leads the MCP as the struggle moves toward a close with daily bulletins noting reduced violence.

Kuala Lumpur UPI Sungei Siput Ipoh Perak Britain Australia National Federation Malaya Malayan Communist Party Chin Peng Kedah Thailand Federation of Malaya Federation MCP Singapore

You Will Be Traveling More Miles In 1959

Dallas bureau reports higher national travel estimates for 1957 to 1959 with 647 billion miles in 1957 rising to about 665 billion in 1958 and nearly 700 billion predicted for 1959. A convoy of eight blocks long every minute from Portland to Portland illustrates the scale.

Dallas U. S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads George S Thompson Thompson Portland Maine Ore

Priceless Possession and Faith in Christ Welcome

A religious notice invites readers to a House of Prayer hosted by Mrs. Pearl Robinson ADV. It emphasizes spiritual birth by grace and faith through Jesus Christ as the path to understanding scripture and eternal life, contrasting worldly reliance with divine guidance. The message cites Jer 23 28 and quotes scripture about God loving the world and giving his son for salvation.

Jesus Christ House of Prayer

Truck driver electrocuted while working on water pump

Sammie Ethredge a 33 year old truck driver was electrocuted Friday night while working on a neighbor s water pump in Odessa Texas Firemen spent 40 minutes with a resuscitator but he died as he stood in water and apparently touched a 220 volt wire knocking a regulator off

Odessa Tex UPI Sammie Ethredge Ethredge

Six New Polio Cases Reported in Texas Week

Six new polio cases were reported in Texas for the week ended May 30, including three paralytic and three non paralytic. The total year tally reached 78 with paralytic cases in Brazoria Grimes and Victoria counties and non paralytic cases in Hidalgo Nueces and Tarrant counties.

Austin

Public Record Highlights Building Permit and Local Fines

Building permit issued in June for W. i D. Jones to construct a dwelling at 1103 S. N. for $10 000. City court records list 11 fines including alcohol related violations and traffic offenses with varied amounts. Five marriage licenses issued to couples including Burdher Henry Kindle with Delores Sue Nunley and others. Several property transfers documented with multiple grantors and grantees.

W. i D. Jones S. N Burdher Henry Kindle Delores Sue Nunley Carrol George Cantwell Dortha Pearl Tipton Dave Brummett, Jr Carolyn Kay Clark James Ardell Walker Carolyn Sue Smith Ronald C. Crump Sharon Rosetta Crabtree

Doctor Gene B Blackwell Optometrist Office Hours

Dr Gene B Blackwell Optometrist lists hours 12 a m to 1 5 pm Saturdays 8 12 a m. After hours by appointment contact WE 7 2811.

Gene B. Blackwell Optometrist

Divorces Filed in Lanham District Clerk Office

Three divorce cases were filed in the Lanham District Clerk's office last week. Plaintiffs are Edwin Naudine Helms vs Richard Thomas Helms, Bobbie June Farmer vs Johnny Clark Farmer, and Benjamin F Webb vs Ophelia Nuleen Webb. Also listed are several vehicle entries including 1959 Ford cars and a 1959 Pontiac funeral coach.

Edwin Naudine Helms Richard Thomas Helms Bobbie June Farmer Johnny Clark Farmer Benjamin F. Webb Ophelia Nuleen Webb

Insurance Advice for Your Needs in Classifieds

Local classifieds promote CHertine Insurance offering dedicated service and trained guidance for all insurance problems. Emphasizes experience and personal attention to help clients choose suitable coverage and resolve issues efficiently.

Television Program Schedule Listings

TV and radio time blocks show a dense lineup of programs from KGNC and KSYD with musicals dramas news cartoons religious programs and sports. Notable items include Lassie Loretta Young Steve Allen Dinah Shore Alfred Hitchcock The Ed Sullivan Show and Jack Benny among others with late night cinema and weather updates.

Polk St First Baptist Church Cotton John News & Weather Capt David Grist Annie Oakley Steve Allen Jack Beany Ed Sullivan Ksyd-Tv KFDX Westside Baptist Cartoon Carnival Gospel of Christ Eye On New York University Methodist CBS News Janet Dean Conrada Nagle TV Traveler Elizabeth Florian Zaback Frontier Alice David Grier Saber of London Fed Sullivan Dinah Shore Loretta Young Richard Diamond The Californians Mackenzie Raiders Bob Cummings

Television Daytime and Cartoons Schedule Listing

A dense TV timetable shows KGNC and KSYD listings for晨 schedule blocks from morning to late afternoon. Programs include It Happened Last Night Captain Kangaroo Arthur Godfrey News Weather As the World Turns Queen for a Day Haggis Baggis Young Dr. Malone The Edge of Night and The Guiding Light among others with time slots and channel notes.

KGNC Kfros Sunrise Capt. Kangaroo Morning Playhouse Arthur Godfrey Guiding Light Theatre Jimmy Dean Haggis Baggis Young Dr. Malone Weather Garcia Happis Baggis Dr. Malone

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United Fress International Rae Warner Hany Mrs. Pearl Robinson University of Illinois Leon W. Florschuetz Paw-Paw Ill Joseph P. Castro Bristol R.I Harlan W. Johnson Urbana Yakima Wash Robin Norma Alexander Little Lady Tigers Karen Hildebrandt Tiger Detroit al Kaline Don Mossi WaulaBank Don Burchett Della A. Burchett J. S. Davidson Roy S. Hines Frank Ehrle Gary R. Wynn E. B. Garrison C. C. Byrnes George Duncan Hare Mabel Odessa Hare A. L. Rollins Billy J. Hajek Grace E. Warren Ruby Lois Lanham R. M. Timmons Ford Ben Saied Buck W A. Hubbard Joseph RK Long Oldsmobile H. K Newberry Pontiac James G. Ross Chertine Erci Kgnc-Tv Kfda-Tv
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