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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1976
Page
1
A sharp earthquake rattled the western Peloponnesus early today near Patras Greece. No significant damage reported though authorities began checks on villages in the southern Greece border area.
New cotton companies announce openings in Childress. Moses and Priem, a firm owned by Doug Moses and Harold Priem of Lubbock, will operate at 123 B in the former Williams, Broughton location and officially open Wednesday. Hohenbers Bros Cotton Co also moves to Childress to begin business.
Kinw lived plans of various organizations participating in the birthday celebration were presented at a city hall meeting. A square dance at Fair Park will follow a fireworks display, with invitations urged to spread the word to friends and relatives.
The Associated Press reports a new cold front moving toward Texas bringing at least some scattered rain for the weekend. The state remains partly cloudy and warm with brisk southerly winds and dawn temperatures from 56 to 79 across locales like Amarillo and Corpus Christi.
Funeral services for T J Johnson Jr. 71 of Shamrock were held at 2 30 p m Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Shamrock with burial in Shamrock Cemetery. He died June 10 at his home of an apparent heart attack. Born December 26, 1905, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs T J Johnson of Childress. He married Velma Horn March 6, 1937 in Childress and had lived in Shamrock since then. Survivors include his wife, four sisters Sue Johnson of Childress Helen Hill of Vernon Conn Maude Reeves of Chickasha Okla and Lorena Goodman of Hollis a brother Charley Johnson of Childress and several nieces and nephews.
A report from federal investigators outlines a sexual encounter allegedly arranged by a congressman to obtain political favors. Elisabeth Hav says she was involved with Senator Mike Gravel as part of the alleged scheme. A source close to Hav identified a witness, adding to the growing allegations.
Witness Colleen Gardner and others allege Miss Hay was enticed to entertain Ken Gray aboard a Pototmine River houseboat to influence Rep Young and the Senate in exchange for political favors. Gray denies meeting Miss Hay and says he recalls nothing. Gardner’s attorney says she will cooperate with federal investigators next week.
President Ford and Ronald Reagan campaigned for Missouri’s 14 remaining uncommitted delegates at the state convention. Ford said he could be elected. Reagan argued he would be a stronger general election candidate. Carter aides predicted a comfortable margin in Georgia as he pursued votes.
Pick your own peaches at Old Hatley Orchard starting Monday priced at two dollars per bushel. Availability and hours not specified.
A report from Mexico City notes the possibility of exchanging US citizens jailed on drug charges with Mexican prisoners. The AP dispatch flags potential diplomacy and legal considerations as talks develop between the two nations.
The Childress County wheat harvest is about 60 percent done as of noon Saturday. Elevators report 12 hopper cars of wheat shipped, with roughly 4 000 pounds per car at about 4 900 bushels per hopper. Grain areas center around Kirkland and the wheat capital region, with crop yield expectations noted as below last year.
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation announces additional layoffs likely by September 1996. Director Luther DeBerry cites revenue shortfalls and rising costs of highway work as drivers of job eliminations. about 2,250 positions have been cut since September 1995. The decline follows a 1972 peak during major Interstate construction and years of vacancies not filled after retirements.
Funeral services for Lowery Hoffman will be held at 4 p m today at Newbernerson Home Chapel with Price of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home direction. Hoffman died at 12 p m Friday at Childress General.
First State Bank of Childress accuses Vaughan B Nowlin of using a fraudulent draft to obtain credit for his large cotton business. In a 31-farmer suit seeking repayment of about 370000 in actual damages and 500000 in punitive damages, the bank claims the draft was false and that cotton receipts were wrongfully taken or delivered. The bank says it issued a cashier’s check of 167620.88 for the draft, which proved worthless, and denies conspiring with Nowlin while noting regional losses from dealings with Nowlin. The case is in 30th District Court of Cattle County in Paducah.
Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnetti headline the film Lucky Lady as it debuts in theaters this Sunday. The comedy drama follows a high danger caper with Reynolds delivering his trademark charm and Minnetti delivering strong supporting performance.
Funeral services for Birdie Marie King 54 will be held at 2 p m today in the First Baptist Church with Rev Joe S Allen officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home direction. Miss King died 7 30 am Friday at High Plains Baptist Hospital Amarillo after a brief illness. She was born June 1922 in Childress and was a WWI veteran sergeant in the WAC. Survivors include four brothers Floyd King Hawkthorn Cal St Paul Minn Dean King Childress and Johnny King Denver and stepmother Mrs Herman King Pallbearers listed.
Childress volunteers will attend a 7 pm meeting Tuesday at the fire station where Canyon Fire Department Chief explains volunteer certification. Merrell says forms must be sent to the Texas Volunteer Firefighter Certification Board by June 20. three certified volunteers equal one paid firefighter for insurance rates. A Q and A follows the explanation. Merrell is a board member.
The latest contributions to the Cemetery Fund come from Mr and Mrs Willam Sager and Mrs Ray Green in memory of Mr A M Sims and Mane King.
The Board of the Trustees of the Childress Independent School District will meet at 8 pm Monday in the School Administration Building. City Councilmen will meet in regular session at 8 30 p m Monday in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
The Heart Association Board of Directors and officers will convene at 5 30 p m Monday in the West Texas Utilities Hospitality Room for an official gathering and deliberations.
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