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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1967

Page

3

Local visitors and moves noted around town

Visiting Mr and Mrs S L Cheatheam welcome Denton Cheatham Don and Tom from Wichita Falls and other guests. Sunshine and warmth persist with a chance of storms. Alaska retiree Clifton Inman and family arrive to live in Albuquerque. Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Case announced in Perryton with Rev Jack Tutor officiating.

S. L. Cheatheam Denton Cheatheam Don Tom Wichita Falls Claude Cheatheam Shirley Terry Irving Clifton Inman Vernon Eubank Leo Inman Alaska Air Force Albuquerque N. M W. E. Bradford Fort Worth Irby Childress Alvis Dennington Denton Jack Tutor Perryton Dorothy Mae Case Amarillo

Temperature Summary for June 15, 1966 Weather

The report lists a 24 hour period ending 11 am with a high of 92 and a low of 72. For June 15, 1966 the high reached 95 and the low 74. Sunrise and sunset times are 5 28 and 7 55 respectively.

Birthday greetings for W. M. Richardson and Virginia Rucker

A brief note wishes W M Richardson and Virginia Rucker a Happy Birthday, with Mrs. Glen Sanders also included in the greetings.

W. M. Richardson Virginia Rucker Glen Sanders

Itch Me Not Antiseptic Offered at A L Harp

In 15 minutes relief promised for itch with Itch Me Not antiseptic. Quick drying formula targets eczema insect bites foot itch and surface rashes. Available at A L Harp drug store.

A. L. Harp

Campus Minis try program leads WSCS meeting at church

Mrs Burgin Watkins presented a Campus Ministry program at the regular Church of First Methodist WSCS meeting in the church parlor. Delegates to the School of Christian Missions at Abilene were elected as well as others to attend a July Prayer Retreat at Red Fork campground. 31 members were present.

First Methodist WSCS Burgin Watkins Watkins E. R. Reeves W. E. Andrews H. D. Wilson Clyde Sherwood W. J. Vogel School of Christian Missions Abilene O. W. Carlson Mines J. J. Williamson Lonnie Garrison Fred Sherwood R. E. Gentry John Cates Cecil Pryor Donald Black Allen Murray A. J. Oohnson, Sr Ohn Henley Ben Hardison H. L. Counch WMS Red Fork

First Baptist WMS Meets For Study And Games

Mrs. W. J. Hembree hosted a Tuesday evening church meeting with Mrs. Dan Jones leading prayer and Mrs. C. C. Rosamond presiding. Guests enjoyed 42 games and refreshments by Mrs. W. E. Landrum and Group 4 for numerous members, as Rev. Joe S. Allen led the mission study “Missions and the Ministry of the Holy Spirit” at the chapel.

W. J. Hembree Dan Jones C. C. Rosamond W. E. Landrum Mmes L. D. Hightower H. L. Easley J. W. Rucker L. B. Jackson Oral Orcutt Russell Gross Leo Inman D. B Cline J. T. Atkisson F. L. Decker Roy Perkins First Baptist Wms Joe S. Allen Henry Baker Jr

Almanac Highlights and Historic Milestones for June 15 1967

Almanac notes today is Thursday June 15 1967 the 166th day with 199 to follow Saturn dominates the morning sky while Mercury Mars Venus and Jupiter appear in the evening Born 1887 American sculptor Malvina Hoffman. Key events include Franklin electricity kite experiment 1752 Saipan invasion 1944 Kishi ask Eisenhower to delay 1960 and Bykovsky first Soviet cosmonaut launch 1963. Thought by Turgeniev about opinions concludes.

United Press International Malvina Hoffman Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Marianas Islands Saipan Tokyo Kishi Eisenhower Japan Coi Valery Bykovsky Space

Artists Invited to Quanah Sidewalk Art Show

Childress County artists are invited to join the Hardeman Art League for the second annual Sidewalk Art Show on July 8 in Quanah. Five divisions award cash prizes and ribbons. Registration runs 12 p.m. to 1 30 p.m. at Security National Bank. exhibit on the bank lot until 5 p.m. Entry fees are 1 50 for up to three paintings and 50 cents for each additional entry. Judging ends by 3 p.m. and artists must handle their own works.

Childress County Hardeman Art League Quanah Security National Bank

Rhode Island Mobilizes First To Answer Lincoln Call

Rhode Island became the first state to contribute troops in 1861 when it answered President Lincoln’s volunteer call at the outset of the Civil War.

United Press International Rhode Island Lincoln

Letters to the Editor praise for Miss Childress Pageant support

A June 14 1967 letter to The Childress Index thanks The Index and Mr Higley for publicity and time aiding the Best Miss Childress Pageant. The writer expresses appreciation on behalf of The Childress Jaycees and anticipation of another successful year.

Childress Index Mr. Higley The Childress Jaycees

Spencer Tracy remembered as unadorned granite man of Hollywood

Hollywood tribute portrays Spencer Tracy as a self educated, private, compassionate figure. He despised pretension and interviews, valued quiet dignity over fame, and formed a lasting bond with Katharine Hepburn. Colleagues recall his awe inspiring presence, no ego, and warmth despite struggles with drinking.

Vernon Scott UPI Hollywood Spencer Tracy Tracy Richard Burtons Frank Sinatras Marlon Brandos Katharine Hepburn Miss Hepburn Spence

Fashion designer Helen Rose on women dressing for impression

Helen Rose, famed MGM costume designer, says women dress for impression not expression and argue with men rarely. She notes belts may return as designers seek tiny waists, cites stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, and recalls creating Grace Kelly's $9,000 wedding gown now in a Philadelphia museum.

Gay Pauley UPI NEW York Helen Rose Desiger Miss Rose Vera Ellen Kathryn Grayson Elizabeth Taylor Los Angeles Nw York MGM Grace Kelly Jane Powell Lauren Bacall Ava Gardner Cyd Charisse Doris Day Shirley McLaine Lana Turner Debbie Reynolds Rose Prince Rainier Philadelphia

Weekend food shopping guide from federal agencies

The Departments of Agriculture and Interior predict plentiful meat, poultry, fish, produce, potatoes, carrots, onions, oranges, strawberries, and watermelons at local markets this weekend. Beef roasts, steaks, hams, broiler fryers may have attractive prices. Fish fillets and steaks are plentiful.

Washington UPI U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior Meat Department

Round of Visits Ties Dumas And Amarillo Residents

Mrs Tom Goffs Index Special Correspondent reports guests visiting in various Texas towns. Visitors include Callie Terri Gambol from Dumas and Pasadena, Tex. Brenda and Cherri Gambol, Lee Diggs guests Vernon Conner Pearl Diggs and Joe from Amarillo, Lucretia Henderson of Lubbock, Miss Childress Pageant attendee, Mrs Oscar Glover home after Chil dress hospital stay, Rev Horace Hitt Wolforth, Gene Crone and Vernon Stone from Amarillo visiting Ray Lambert.

Tom Goff Gene Gambol Callie Terri Dumas Brenda Cherri Gambol Pasadena Tex Lee Diggs Vernon Conner Pearl Diggs Joe Amarillo Bobbie Garrison J. D. Cox Lucretia Henderson Lubbock H. J. Henderson Oscar Glover Childress Horace Hitt Wolforth H. B. Rhodes Gene Crone Vernon Stone Ray Lambert

Allen's CBS Summer Show Delivers Quick, Buoyant Humor

TV critic notes Steve Allen’s new summer variety hour on CBS is fast and funny with buoyant pacing. Ensemble includes Jayne Meadows, Louis Nye, Dayton Allen, John Byner, Lana Cantrell, and Sonny and Cher. sketches spoof The Newlywed Game and charity telethons parodically.

Rick DU Brow United Press International Hollywood UPI Jackie Jeason Art Carney Jack Webb Steve Allen Allen Gleason Carney Lucille Ball Jayne Meadows Mrs. Allen Louis Nye Dayton Allen Sonny Nye Abc-Tv Miss Meadows Byner Steve Maudlin

Admitted and Dismissed List Includes Local Residents

Admission entries show Mrs. C A Thomas Wednesday Johnnie Glenn LeCroy Wednesday Terry Hendrickson Wednesday. Dismissals include E A Nelson Wednesday Mrs Eddie Cline and baby Wednesday Mrs L J Benham today Mrs A M Stamps today.

C. A. Thomas Johnnie Glenn LeCroy Terry Hendrickson E. A. Nelson Eddie Cline Baby L. J. Benham A. M. Stamps

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