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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

2

Social calendar notes for the First Methodist Church and area groups

The calendar lists meetings and events for the week including the Commission on Education session at the church parlor, 6 50 p m choir practice at the First Methodist Church, Union Flat HDC all day at the school house hosted by Mrs W E Rule and Mrs Frank West, Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m in the church parlor, Larkspur Club all day with covered dish at Mrs Frank West home, South Childress HDC at 2 30 p m at Mrs W L Wilcoxson, Pilatea Sunday School Class social Friday 7 30 p m at Mrs E E White 911 G Nw, and Sunday choir practice at 4 p m for the First Baptist Church.

First Methodist Church Union Flat HDC W. E. Rule Frank West Wesleyan Service Guild Larkspur Club South Childress Hdc W. L. Wilcoxson Pilathea E. E. White G. Nw

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Updated

Teddy Poling admitted yesterday. Lena May dismissed yesterday. Mrs J J Barnett dismissed yesterday. Mrs H D Cawthon and baby discharged today.

Teddy Poling Lena May J. J. Barnett H. D. Cawthon Baby

Delbert Wayne Wilson Shower Hosts Named

The Index notes Meadams Audry Clifton and A T Petty with Ted V Mink Sr as hostesses at Delbert Wayne Wilson's shower.

Meadams Audry Clifton A. T. Petty Ted V. Mink, Sr Delbert Wayne Wilson

Barcentrate Diet Claim Prompts Texas Ad Hype

Mrs Gladys Sue Mangan of Crockett Texas reports starting Barcentrate weighing 17s and now 428 with a 43 pound loss. She claims better health and urges purchase from Texas druggists with grapefruit juice as directed and a money back guarantee.

Gladys Sue Mangan Crockett Texas Bebe

Weather Outlook and Local Visitors Share News

Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms in Panhandle South Plains and Pecos Valley eastward. Sam Wrinkle and Pete Nivens of Estelline visited here Monday night as Mrs Haskell Bryant H E Lewis G L West Wayne Freeman and Harley Lewis attended.

West Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos Valley Sam Wrinkle Pete Nivens Estelline Haskell Bryant H. E. Lewis G. L. West Wayne Freeman Harley Lewis

Funeral Services for Mrs Ellen May in Carey

Residents and families mention funeral services for Mrs Ellen May in Carey held yesterday afternoon. The item lists relatives and visitors including Lt Jack Temple and San Antonio in town to visit his parents, the Temples.

Ellen May Carey

Fort Worth Markets Report Shows Mixed Livestock Trends

June market notes show steady to mixed prices across fowl eggs and beef cattle with hogs and sheep mostly softer. Cattle slaughter steers and yearlings near steady while cows weaken and bulls rise. calves and stockers vary with scarce high grade beef. Spring lambs weaken slightly but overall market activity remains cautious.

Burns cites rising investment and demand signals in economy

Burns argues that record spending on construction and plans for large plant investments plus a pickup in consumer buying bolster optimism. He notes inventories are shrinking, suggesting merchants will soon place orders with factories, signaling growth. Wheat straw outperforms synthetic conditioners in preventing erosion and runoff.

Continuea Burns

Cee Wee News Highlights Local Visits and Travels

Mrs. Donald Monson returns from Burnett to Plainview with her parents and children. Dallas Love attends a Henrietta farmers meeting. Roswell visitors join Mrs. R. H. Chewning, and a Abilene trip brings Denise Watts with the Rid dell family. Methodist conference attendees from Amarillo include E. R. Monson and James Terry Mizzle. John D. Mizzle returns from Virginia camp. Eva Blair visits C. M. Blair. The hornbill's bill is heavy in appearance but light in weight due to thin outer walls and a delicate internal fiber network.

T. A. Riddell Special Index Donald Monson Burnett H. L. Chewning Plainview R. H. Chewning Dallas Love Henrietta Glen Washer Roswell N. M L. T. Bussey Bussey Sea Ss A. Riddell Yana Abilene Denise Watts R. L. Sherman Starksville M. A. Farren Amarillo J. C. Riddell Gayleen Robert Saunders Bill Mizzies Barbara Ann Midland Barry Hutchings J. ¢. Mizzles Amaillo E. R. Monson James Terry John D. Mizzle Virginia Eva Blair C. M. Blair

Biblical Q&A: Samaria Mission and Jacob's Wives

Samaria received God's word prompt the apostles to send Philip to them. Leah was Jacob's first wife though Rachel was his loved wife. Jacob's first love is Rachel, per Genesis 29 18. He that is slow to anger is of great understanding per Proverbs 14 29.

Samaria Jacob Rachel Leah

Poached trout and pan fried trout tips from Roy Wall

Outdoor cook Roy Wall from Wichita offers trout cooking methods for pan frying and poaching. He advises not washing cleaned trout, using milk for coating, proper fat temperatures, and serving with lemon or parsley. Also includes a poached trout recipe with vinegar, vegetables, broth sauce and camp style sides.

Union Flat News Fun Visits Across Oklahoma Texas

Mr and Mrs H E McClure of Konawa Oklahoma spent several days with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Fred West. Various relatives from Wichita Falls Lubbock Muleshoe Amarillo Fort Worth and Memphis visited or traveled through Union Flat area and Lena returned to Muleshoe for a visit with her sisters.

Jack Temple San Antonio S. E. Temple Bill Tanner L. H. Rigby O. R. Culwell Ray Culwell Ira J. Foster Olton W. L. Hilton Edgar George Palmer Wichita Falls Leo Ehrle Hazel Graham Mike Ehrle Newell Graham Texas Guy Jones Ronny McAllen Jones Kenneth Allerding Martin Ray Odessa Oscar Stewart Gene Adams H. E. McClure Konawa Okla Fred West High Point Jimmy Miller Tommy Linda Ann Williams Wellington A. V. Motes Royce Tucker Amarillo Hart Kyl Davis Muleshoe Frank Cox Muleshoe C. M

Local Daughertys and Friends Visit in Harrell Chapel

Ed dy Gene and Freddie Joe Daugherty visit parents E R and family. Eddie Gene stationed at Scott Field Illinois and Freddie Joe at Shepperd Field Wichita Falls. Numerous kin from Pauls Valley Quanah Memphis Borger Odessa Lockney and other towns visit Harrell Chapel and nearby. Doyle Collins inducted into armed forces and stationed Fort Bliss.

Eddie Gene Daugherty Freddie Joe Daugherty E. R. Daugherty Eddie Gene Scott Field Ill Freddie Joe Shepperd Field Wichita Falls Troy Ava Dell Phillips Amarillo John DB. Daugherty Pauls Valley Okla G. J. Daugherty R. N. Daugherty Quanah L. B. Madden Memphis Ernest Lee Kilgore Kilgore John McQueen Lamesa Sherry Paul Griffin Childress Doyle Collins Fort Bliss Allen Ray Daugherty Speedy Harris Tasty Harp W. H. Scroggins Borger Omer Hill Jimmy Orval Phillips Jimmie Wilks Odessa Edd Wilks Joy Phillips Loyd Widner Lockney Janis Widener Joy A. L. Hall Alaska Ray Phillips Cynthia Ann J. C. Callahan Shirley California Lois Gean O. S. Callahan Mack Richards Bobby Skeet Fowler

Notable Election Trends and Michigan Oil Discovery Mentioned

Roosevelt leads in GOP primary while Sam Yorty heads the Democratic senatorial race. Governor Knight and Richard Graves trade leads in the top state race. The article recalls the first significant oil pool near Port Huron circa 1886.

Page One GOP Sam Yorty Goodwin J. Knight Richard B. Graves Knight Graves Michigan Port Huron

Warthog Uses Backward Burrow Strategy Against Pursuers

A warthog habitually enters its burrow in reverse, allowing it to lash out with tusks at any enemy that follows it. The behavior offers a practical defense by turning the passage into a weapon and obstacle for threats.

Temperature Extremes Report for 24 Hour Period

The maximum temperature reached 92 degrees by 3 30 p m yesterday and the minimum dipped to 65 degrees at 6 a m today. Temperatures follow with readings from the local station.

Cohn Defends Army McCarthy Probe as Smear Sparks Clash

Cohn called Symington's charge a vicious smear and said his on screen appearance could force Symington under oath in the Army McCarthy inquiry. He testified on espionage at Ft Monmouth as a dangerous situation, while denying the charges against him.

Symington Daily Worker Army-McCarthy Cohn Special Army James D. St. Clair MacCarthy Ft. Monmouth N. J

Farm Bill Faces House Floor Amid Dairy Surplus Fears

The committee moves the catch-all farm bill toward a House vote next week as critics doubt its passage. They cite a government stockpile of about 1 billion pounds of dairy products and possible veto hints from President Eisenhower. The bill also extends mandatory price supports at 90 percent of parity for basic crops for another year.

Agriculture Department Benson Eisenhower

Big sale draws large crowd at Mrs Navé's shop

A crowded event at Mrs Nave's business drew shoppers who flocked to see items and take advantage of specials during a major sale.

Mrs. Nave

Number of Women On Traffic Force Grows

Chicago reports a rising number of female traffic officers as the American Municipal Association notes, with the trend strongest in the South. Cities cited include New Orleans Charlotte and Richmond plus Seattle Evansville and Phoenix in other regions. Roles and titles vary by city, with some women acting as patrolmen and authorized to carry pistols.

Chicago American Municipal Association South New Orleans Charlotte N. C Richmond Seattle Wash Evansville Ind Phoenix Ariz

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