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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Church In the Cities program by Mrs Fox at Circle meeting

Mrs. Fox presented a program titled Church In the Cities at the Jesse Bodeen Circle of the First Presbyterian Church meeting in Mrs. Bill Sager’s home Tuesday morning. Mrs. A B Taff Jr led devotional from Hebrews 6. Coffee and cookies were served to several members including Joe Morgan and J J Wesenburg.

Jack Fox Jesse Bodeen First Presbyterian Church Bill Sager A. B. Taff, Jr Joe Morgan Thurman Glaor J. Roy Henry Jim Sanders J. J. Wesenburg

UAW Talks With American Motors Resume After Recess

UAW- continued talks with American Motors under a separate contract expiring July 1. Detroit talks paused until Tuesday as union says it will weigh all economic facts in a new deal with AMC. Wildcat strikes still cripple GM with 40,400 idle at 13 plants. nine plants opened lines, sending 22,000 back to work.

Detroit American Motors Wildcat General Motors

Itch-Me-Not Ad Offer at A. L. Harp Drug Store

A 15 minute relief promise for externally caused itching with Itch-Me-Not. Buy at A. L. Harp Drug Store and claim your 40c back if you still scratch the itch after application.

A. L. Harp Drug

Renting Dress Suits In Washington Big Business

In Washington about 2000 rented dress suits and related evening wear circulate, a winter specialty with summer demand from lawmakers. Prices vary by item. outfits can top 13.50 for a weekend. Eleanor Early provides anecdotes about the capital and Folger Library corsets, plus hotel pillow practices for visiting youths.

Washington Harman W. Nichols Ladies of Congress Britain Eleanor

Speeding fine leads to 20 day driving ban

In Des Moines Mrs. Bell challenged a $20 speeding fine saying her husband would ban her from driving 20 days. Judge Brooks ordered the fine and told her husband to cook during the period. In Van Nuys Gerald Kepple fined Genevieve Dykes $10 for kissing her boyfriend while driving, warning that love and liquor do not mix with driving.

Des Moines Iowa Robert C. Bell Howard Brooks van Nuys Calif Gerald C. Kepple Genevieve Dykes

Russian embassy quiet during civil defense evacuation drill

In Washington the calmest spot during a Wednesday evacuation test was the Russian embassy where a spokesman said workers were operating as usual and maintaining normal routines despite the drill.

Washington

Texas Rangers Film Series Approved by Gov Shivers

Texas Governor Allan Shivers authorized Four Star Productions to create an authentic TV film series based on Texas Rangers files. Four Star executives named include actors Dick Powell David Niven Charles Boyer and Don Sharpe.

Hollywood Texas Allan Shivers Four Star Productions Texas Rangers Four Star Dick Powell David Niven Charles Boyer Don Sharpe

Earthquake Hits Cheviot No Injuries Reported

An earthquake struck Cheviot, 55 miles north of Christchurch, on Monday with authorities reporting no injuries as of Tuesday. The tremor caused minor damage and prompted initial safety checks by local officials.

Christchurch New Zzealaz Cheviot Here

Cubs Acquire Owen Friend

Cardiff bout sees Dia Dower claim a 10 round decision over France’s Robert Mouginot in Britain. In the same era, 33 417 Americans died in Korea while 650000 succumbed to cancer nationwide.

Cardiff Wales Dia Dower Chappion Robert Mouginot France

Weather and society notes from West Texas

Weather clears in West Texas with passing clouds and scattered storms east of the Panhandle and South Plains. A baby girl named Javnaca Gaylan Green arrives at Childress General Hospital weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Grandparents are Ochis Owen and Melvin Green. Also reported are travels and visits of local residents including Jack Marks, Walter Kilgo, and the Pythians Grand Temple meeting with 225 sisters registered.

Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos Valley Gaylan Green Childress General Hospital Javnaca Ochis Owen City Melvin Green Hollis Okla Jack Marks Hobbs Walter Kilgo Fort Worth Pythian Sisters of Texas Grand Temple R. C. Wakefield Charles Polask Colorado Springs

Community Center hosts event and visits by notable locals

Susan Greer returns from Dallas with her aunt and uncle J R Greer and Cindy staying a month at the Herbert Greer home. Leo Parrish of Boulder Colorado visits Carey with family and friends, notes a Rocky Mountain motel as a vacation spot for Childress residents and mentions farming in Dimmitt, Colorado, and locally.

Susan Greer Dallas J. R. Greer Cindy Herbert Greer Leo Parrish Boulder Colo Carey P. D. Parrish Carl Parrish Parrish Rocky Mountain Childress Dimmitt Colorado

Visitor Injured In Farm Mishap

Beverly Holeman seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Holeman Big Springs was hospitalized after a tractor accident. Her hair tangled in the power lift tore scalp from ear to ear and back to eyes. X rays showed a slight skull fracture and swelling which has receded. doctors say she is very lucky.

Highpoint Beverly Holeman Eugene Holeman Big Springs Beverly Richard Holeman Holeman

Webb Completes Fort Sill Leadership School

Fort Sill Oklahoma Corporal Benjamin F Webb of the 548 Field Artillery Battalion has completed a rigorous four and a half week course at the Fort Sill Leadership School. He is part of the 18th class to graduate and met high standards of conduct and demonstrated potential non commissioned officer ability. Admission is competitive and favors initiative and ability.

Fort Sill Okla Benjamin F. Webb 1100 I Nn Webb Field Artillery

Martial Law in Washington Was Real Government Strain

The article notes that the government faced real problems as casualities and mobilization issues existed on paper while 15,000 officials fled Washington with the President. It emphasizes the dramatic circumstances under which the federal government was functioning and the seriousness of the situation.

Washington

Return of 21 who sided with captors ends military status

The 21 who chose to stay with their Red captors were dishonorably discharged last January and now have civilian status. The government said the release clarifies their status and that the appropriate federal authority will determine whether further action will be taken.

Butler Refutes Snub Claim About Lunch Invite

Butler told reporters that reports accusing him of snubbing Governor Shivers’ lunch invitation are false. He repeated an earlier charge made in Lubbock that some papers misrepresented his response to Shivers.

Butler Lubbock Gov. Shivers Austin Shivers

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