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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1958
Page
6
Mickey Rooney says he has never left show business and questions the idea of a comeback. He recalls a period of coldness, then a CBS Playhouse 90 role and an Oscar nomination that led to renewed offers and work.
A hospital notice lists Mrs. Sam Lewis admitted on Friday and Mrs. L. H. Bailey admitted Friday. Discharges include Harold Camp and George Bruce on Saturday. A separate line mentions soldiers of Lafayette and Rochambeau introducing a card game to the United States.
The Childress Index carries notices for the July Democratic Primary with candidates listed for senator Wilt Ehrle for the 30th district and Wilt Ehrle. county offices include Sam Privitt as Democratic Chairman Leonard King W J Jud Clements Wade Kimborough Darrell Holleman ben Hardison and others for county roles precincts 1 and 2. The list shows names such as Andy Rogers Karl Lovelady and Cliff Campbell among others as announced.
Four Local 4-H boys Bobby Andrews Larry Moseley and Ronald McCoy accompanied by Bill Moore county agent will leave today for Buffalo Gap to attend the 4H Leadership Camp June 16 through 13? They will join 22 counties in Extension District HI with three boys and three girls from each. Adults will attend with training to return to clubs and share knowledge. Specialists from A&M and utilities firms will instruct, and HD County Council funds the trip.
In a chaotic local note, Airman 3-C Donald Keeton reappears alive in Dalles after a staged death by his own action flight across Mississippi, Louisiana, and the port of Texas. His would-be fiancée, Denis Lynn Bowling, remains unreconciled and vows she will never marry him.
A Dallas woman recounts a tense night fearing suicide by a man she cares for. She notes not loving him enough to marry, describes mixed feelings, and visits his home and a police station seeking answers. The account ends with an unresolved moment as he hints at a truth he cannot share.
About 3,000 Texans were discharged or relieved from active duty in May, reported by Colonel Morris S. Schwartz state Selective Service director. The figure comes as 2,500 Texans entered the uniformed services that month, including volunteers and inductees, with state draft totals added to volunteer entries in the monthly report to national headquarters.
The speaker recalls an earlier engagement from October 195% to June 1957, a renewed relationship this spring, and a May wedding planned that never happened. She notes the man kept her high school ring, caused distress to his mother and family, and accepts they will not marry despite lingering feelings.
Clarendon annual three day celebration begins July 3 with four rodeo performances at the Rodeo Grounds starting eight o clock Thursday night. Contestants must register before 1 p.m. Thursday. About 3500 dollars in prize money will be awarded across the four events. A free 11:30 a.m. July 4 barbeque will feed thousands, last year serving 5000. An Old Settler's Reunion starts at 9 a.m. July 4 inviting all area settlers to attend.
Tim Tam, winner of two jewels of racing and runner up to Cavan in the Belmont Stakes, will undergo surgery next Tuesday to repair the bone broken in his right foreleg. The two hour operation will be at the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school performed by Dr. Jacques Jenny and a specialist team.
Trinity University in San Antonio will host the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Women Deans and Counselors, with sessions scheduled for Monday.
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