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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

2

Social Calendar Highlights From Tuesday To Thursday

Community groups and church events fill the week with meetings and rehearsals. Baker Circle at First Methodist parlor 7.30 p m includes Central Christian Workers Conference 7.40 p m. On Wednesday Christian Men's Fellowship 7 p m and First Methodist choir rehearsal 7 p m. Kirkland HD Club 2 9 p m Ameon Flat HD Club at club house 2 p m. Pegegy Pimble GA's 345 p m. Sunbeams at First Baptist Church 7 p m and GA's at 7 p m. Thursday features Central Christian choir practice 7 p m Larkspur Club 3 p m at Mrs Jessie Smith home 764 Gew South with multiple HD Club meetings at 2 30 p m Ruth Fite GA's 4 p m and more at First.

Baker Circle First Methodist Church Central Christian Workers Conference First Methodist Kirkland Ameon Flat Pegegy Pimble GA First Baptist Church Sunbeams Goberia GA Everly Hays GA Central Christian Choir Larkspur Club Jessie Smith South Childress HD Quaker HD High Point MD Ruth Fite

Army official denounces Dechert on cross examination issue

Earl J. Carroll of New York denounces Dechert's statement as a dastardly blow that harms U S prestige. He says Girard was on duty when he shot Mrs Sa kai and argues the case warrants cross examination and return of the GI by McGarraghy to testify.

United Press Dechert Earl J. Carroll New York Girard Sakai Carroll Japan McGarraghy

Shirley Crook Feted At Shower In Rule Home

Miss Shirley Crook of Arlington is honored at a come and go bridal shower hosted by Mrs Mitchell Rule. Guests signed a white leather bound bride’s book at a registry table decorated with white snapdrag ers and pink larkspur. The couple’s wedding date April 22 was noted on favors as pink lace bags with rice.

Shirley Crook Frank Barnes Arlington Mitchell Rule Lonnie Dee Garrison Don Crook Miss Crook Shirley Frank M&f Vern Rucker Bill Long Mmes. Rule, Rucker, Long, Garrison, Crook G. O Garrison J. R. Bryan A. V. McFarland Ben Teague James Murphy T. Roy Finley Ann McFarland

Granite as a strong support material under high pressure

Granite proves valuable for support where great strength is needed as it withstands 15 000 to 20 000 pounds per square inch.

Riots unfold in Algiers as French mobs attack moslems

Rioters in Algiers surged through streets targeting moslem and European shops amid a general strike call by French veterans and students. Paratroopers were deployed to protect 250 000 Arab residents as anger rose over recent deadly device attacks and the Melouza massacre.

Algiers Maulome Algeria Melouza France

Birthday greetings for local residents posted today

Flood Biddy Mrs J F Crawford Mrs Charlie Woods Mrs Albert Welch Sandra Wisdom Mrs Bessie Gribble Mrs Fred Story Mrs RC Gardner and belated greetings to Mrs Bill Kelley Juanita Kelley marked in community notices.

Mrs Bill Kelley Juanita Kelley

Bourges Maunoury Forms 14 Man French Cabinet

Premier designate Maurice Bourges Maunoury announced a 14 member coalition cabinet in Paris. It includes five holdovers from Guy Mollet's government, notably Christian Pineau as foreign affairs minister and Robert Lacoste as Algeria resident. Felix Gaillard succeeds Ramadier as finance minister.

Paris Maurice Bourges - Maunoury Guy Mollet National Assembly Christian Pineau Rober Lacoste Pineau Lacoste Algeria Paul Ramadier Mollet Felix Gaillard Ramadier

President’s health update delays schedule for today

Chief Continuen reports the President’s respiration and blood pressure are normal and he has nearly recovered from a stomach upset. On his doctor's advice, the President will not hold any engagements today. Hagerty expects a later update on the schedule.

Hagerty

Government moves to sue in federal courts for civil rights injunctions

The bill shifts authority from state courts to federal courts allowing the government to file suit directly. Southern leaders blame White House lobbyists for swaying Republican support away from the proposal.

Centuriea Pro Bone White House

City Development board changes and audit amendments

City council approved a resolution praising Mrs Hardin for her project work and named Graviey Gordon and Luck to directorships of the Board of City Development replacing resignations. An amendment to align BCD and city audits was passed. First reading approved to abolish four party lines in Childress. Several Air Field building bids were rejected and May bills paid.

Dents Hardin Jack Fox John Herren Gordon Graviey Lloyd Luck Board of City Development Rowden Corde Sam Moore BCD Childress C. A. Dueschle Southwestern Bell Air Field

Local Births and Visits Highlight Busy Borger-Childress Region

Mr and Mrs. Dan Leach of Borger announce the birth of a seven pound three and a half ounce son born Saturday night in a Borger hospital. Numerous visitors stop by Childress and surrounding towns including the Alexanders en route to Texas City and Cincinnati for medical duties, and relatives from Amarillo Groom Crosbyton Littlefield Wichita Falls and other communities.

Dan Leach Borger Marks Leach Childress C. E. Perkins J T Mitchell Truitt Denver City Wesley Alexander Alexanders Texas City Cincinnati Ohio, General Hospital A. M. Wright Amarillo BFP Wisemans Sudan Sallie Etter Travis Phillips Wichita Falls Martha Joyce Purdy Barker Anton M. D Cornett Longview

Temperatures Enduring Heat With Record 98 Degree High

A 24 hour period ending Tuesday saw a maximum of 98 degrees at 2 pm as heat persisted. Morning lows reached 74 degrees by 5 am Tuesday with continued warmth through the day.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Childress General

At Childress General Hospital admission notices list Mrs. A C Beal Mrs Jeff Davis Mrs S L Hoffman and Mrs T C Rothwell admitted on Monday. Discharges include Mrs J D Morris and baby and Mrs Clyde King and baby on Monday.

A. C. Beal Jeff Davis S. L. Hoffman TC. Rothwell J. D. Morris Clyde King

Screen Actress Jana Sings in Los Angeles Night Spotlight

Actress Jana performs at Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles delivering a set that highlights her vocal range and stage presence amid a lively club scene. The show captivates a varied audience with polished interactions and steady demand for encores.

Conservative on to form a government

The passage notes the Conservative party aims to form a government while acknowledging the cabinet would struggle to secure enough support from the various parties to sustain any challenge on the Commons floor.

British Officials Plan US Visit Details Missing

British Ambassador Sir Harold Caccia discussed plans at the State Department on Monday. Prince Charles and Princess Anne will not accompany their parents to the United States.

London Harold Caccia State Department Prince Charles Princess Anne United States

Governor Daniel Sets Board Reorganization Plans

Governor Daniel announced Gibbs, former Seguin bank official, will join the new board as the third member. Gibbs previously served 11 years as a commissioner before 1952 and was recalled this year. The reorganization act becomes effective upon Daniel's signature Wednesday with all new appointments likely taking effect July 1 to allow simultaneous take office.

Daniel Gibbs

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