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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

4

Little Airplane May Influence Eisenhower Second Term

Washington dispatch outlines MAE advisers surrounding Eisenhower. The group’s push for renomination and the new Aero Commander aircraft could ease travel to Gettysburg, making farm time more feasible and potentially swaying his decision on a second term.

Eisenhower Lyle C. Wilson Washington MAE Sherman Adams White House FDR Hoover Andrew Jackson Matty Harding Ohio Gang Coolidge Merchant Frank W. Stearns Boston Mass Woodrow Wilson Col. E. M. House Army Gettysburg Penn State State College Milton

Air Force officer resigns over family and medical costs

USAF official announces resignation from a $14,000 a year commission citing family and medical expenses. He refuses to reveal private job offers and calls the decision the toughest of his career. Montgomery comments on security and government benefits for others to retire. He expresses regret after 21 years of service.

Montgomery United States Air Force

Mrs Anita Blaine Reveals $41 Million Estate Will

Chicago reporting Mrs Anita McCormick Blaine daughter of Cyrus McCormick died February 12 1954 at age 87 leaving an estate valued at 41 364 236 the will disclosed Thursday.

Chicago Anita McCormick Blaine Cyrus McCormick Blaine

President Names United States Submarines as Commander in Chief

The president acts as commander in chief naming the submarines of the United States. The statement emphasizes the presidential prerogative in declaring and overseeing specialized naval assets. Entities include the United States and the submarine program.

United States

Singing convention and social notices in High Point area

Crowds attended a singing convention at the High Point school house with plans for another on July 3 at 8 pm. The piece lists numerous local visitors and guests at homes in Childress, Friona, Lubbock, and surrounding areas, noting family visits and travel among residents.

High Point John Wright Jarrell Friona Frank Crawford W. S. Bruce George Bruce Parr Willie Foster Ward Terry Childress General Hospital Grady Parr H. Killingsworth Paducah Jim Goundie Abilene Bill Alexander Charlie Drake Bill Weaver George Austin Loco Cecil Gardner J. E. Begley B. F. Blanton Childress C. G. West Robert Paul Holtman Lubbock Dempsey E. B. Conner, Jr E. B. Conner Basel Conner John Laguna Beach Calif Earnest Arnn Vivian Arnn Muleshoe Virgil Basden Littlefield John Burns Virgil Arnn Jess Vandiver R. B. Howard Betty Morgan Sunray Jimmy Decker Delbert Biddy Wichita Kaw J. J. Barker Borger Hollis Barker Dumas Denny Morgan Darrell Morgan Nettie Thompson Dave Howard South Childress Otis Stamps F. Crain Tell Howard Howards

Temperatures Hit 64 in 24 Hour Window

The maximum temperature for the 24 hour period ending at noon today was 64 degrees and the minimum was 48. Readings show noon to midnight values with times around 12:30 to 11:30, including several 60s and 50s.

Downtown Coin advertises prized goat head acres lease offer

A quirky early 20th century notice invites bids for goat head acreage with a challenge for a sharp hoe. The Nehi Bottling Company hosts a two day open house for its 28th anniversary with 38 prizes drawn. White's Auto marks 25th anniversary amid June promotions. Local water department repairs leak on east Courthouse lawn. Jimmy Hendrickson buys Floor Landing & Finishing from Ebb Crady who plans retirement. Joe Morgan Company stores fixtures for Watkins remodeling in several towns. start date unknown.

Presidents veto halts postal pay rise as Congress acts

President continues to block postal field service pay increases while Congress pushes a revised 8 per cent raise. The action precedes broader moves to increase Civil Service pay, with the Senate backing a 10 per cent boost and the administration seeking about 6 per cent.

Esenhower Senate House White House House Civil Service Committee

W&B Fine Sheet Metal Work Offered In Childress

Expert workmanship in sheet metal jobs by W&B Sheet Metal Shop at 206 Avenue F NW. No job is too small or too large, with 16 gauge metals handled on modern equipment. Owners L T Bussey and W J Pleming invite consultations and estimates.

Childress Battery and Electric Company Avenue F. N A. V. McFarland Childress W&b Avenue F L. T. Bussey W. J. Pleming W&e

Brodie Twin Improves After Brain Hemorrhage

Chicago report states Siamese twin Rodney Dee Brodie was taken off the critical list Thursday after what authorities described as a mysterious brain hemorrhage.

Chicago Rodney Dee Brodie

Woodrow Czewski Car Care Ad

Woodrow Czewski runs a shop at 228 Second Street Ne offering expert fixes and tune ups. Years of experience serve tractor and auto needs with quick access to out of stock parts.

Woodrow Czewski Second Street Childress Czewski

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