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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1959

Page

9

Local residents host guests and visit relatives in Memphis and area

Overnight guest Mickey Don Daughtery of Memphis stays with Bobby Richards. Numerous trips to Memphis for family visits including Mrs. John McQueen, Mrs. Leroy McCoy surgery recovery, and Bible school events. Local families attend livestock auction, church activities, and visits to Estelline, Lemesa, and Childress.

Orval Phillips Index Bobby Richards Mickey Don Daugherty Memphis John McQueen Samesa van McQuire Louis Richards Leroy McCoy Orval Phillips Joy Lynn Bob Ayers R. B. Phillips Vacation Bible Estelline First Baptist Church Benny Godfrey Mack Richards Tom Collins Busi Joy Lynn Phillips Cleve Evans Judith Evans Janis Widener Loyd Lee Widener Lockney Carl Smith Janis Smith Omer Hill Susan Bobby Childress Cecil Phillips Dewitt Phillips Lon Moore Ben Moore Katy Browning O. S. Callahan Phillips Jimmie Dean McElreath McElreath Jerry Collins Collin Kity Gammage Ernest Lee Kilgore Lemesa Billie Hollimaen Amarillo W. B. Wallis Wayne Hardin Ray Sims McLean Pete Clements Rone Paducah C. B. McNeal Charlie Ray George Pickrel Robert Nippert Earl Morris Claude John Belt Wichita Falls John Wommack Decatur Royal L. V. Royal Sadie Magee Farmington, N. M Kenneth Ellis O’daniel Roy Farr Lubbock Tommy Williamson

Georgia governor urged to accept faster mail options

The article notes Governor Ernest Vandiver of Georgia doubts that space mail via Regulus missiles can beat conventional air service. A Jacksonville letter sent by Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield arrived in 14 hours, contrasting with the 350 mile Mayport Naval Station distance to Atlanta and the two hour air travel time.

Atlanta Georgia 7Ov Ernest Vandiver Vandiver Jacksonville Fla Arthur Summerfield Mayport

Noise from planes affects Abbotsford chickens

Ottawa MP Harold Hicks told Parliament that noise from planes at Abbotsford airport is scarring local chickens, making them lay two eggs daily instead of one. The claim highlights aviation noise as an agricultural issue and prompts questions about airport impact on nearby farms.

Ottawa Harold Hicks Abbotsford B.C

Local Visitors Drop In Across Kirkland Area

A hodgepodge of guests visits in Kirkland and nearby towns. Names include Willie Stricker Linda Nita Harold Tre etc. Relatives from Dallas Abilene Wichita Falls and Cl Oklahoma were seen with local families in Hubert West Del Rio and Decatur.

Index Hubert West Willie Stricker Linda Nita Dallas Harold Tidre Charles Belinda Weatherford Willie D. Hawkins Alan Burkburnett Ann Otis Don Linley Childress

Community notes and visiting guests fill Cee Wee News

Cee Wee News reports frequent rainfall hindering cotton planting. Fort Worth couple Willard Lovett and FE Monson share Lake Pauline picnics with multiple families including Maurice Monson of Wichita. Several visits and dinners occur among local residents and travelers from Amarillo and Roswell. A new baby girl named Lesa Kay Gilbreth is announced.

Willard Lovett Fort Worth FE. R. Monson Donald Monson Lake Pauline Maurice Monson Wichita Joe Walker Pete Bumpus Dallas SMU

Film shown for Methodist members on caravan trip

James Samuel Terry screened the MYF Caravan in Southern California for Methodist Church members, recounting last summer’s trip in which Terry participated. Visitors included Bob Kidwell from Lubbock, Glen Kidwell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milner of Abilene, who were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Evans for a post nuptial courtesy at the Riddell home. Refreshments followed as many church members attended.

Barney Kidwell James Samuel Terry MYF California Terry Bob Kidwell Lubbock Glen Kidwells Charles Milner Abilene Tracy Evans Milners Church of Christ T A. Riddell A. Brune M. Horton Fred Ballard L. W. Timmons Louise Mike D. D. Chewning Roy Don D.D Donald Love

Albany man gives alibi for restaurant robbery

Salinas, 23, told police he robbed a restaurant of 295 dollars because he believed reliable information showed the place would be held up. He claimed he acted to protect the money and intended to return it.

Albany Calif Salinas Salines

Young Pro Munice Safe Cracker Captured at 10

Police say a 10 year old, described as a professional, cracked a safe during a raid on four cleaning firms. The suspect was captured Friday and faces charges.

Munice Ind UPI

Out Of Race For Speaker Of Texas House

Rep. W. T Oliver of Port Neches withdraws from the 1961 speaker race in a letter to House members. The move leaves five candidates: James A. Turman DeWitt Hal Ben Glasing Wade Spillman and Frank McG.

Texas House Austin Upi W. T Oliver Port Neches Oliver Mak James A. Turman Gober DeWitt Hal Corpus Christi Ben Glasing Kingsville Wade Spillman McAllen Frank McG Waco

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