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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

3

Union Flat HDC Sews Towels and Names State Delegate

Mrs. A W Mote and Mrs P B Snider hosted an all day Union Flat HDC meeting at the community house. Morning projects included hemming towels for Mrs Mote and quilting a quilt for Mrs W B Sterling. Mrs West was chosen as the club’s nominee to represent at the THDA meeting in Austin in August.

A. W. Mote P. B. Snider Union Flat Hdc L .H. Holtman Council B. J. Teague West Austin Mesdames P. B. Snider Fred West C. J. Cheatheam L. H. Holtman

Tell 4-H Girls Meet In J. O. Tate Home

Tell 4 H girls gathered at the home of Mrs. J O Tate Thursday evening to stamp material for pillow cases. Mrs. H J Henderson assisted as hostess with refreshments of soft drinks and cookies served to Phyliss Keel Arinzine Whitten Lucretia Henderson Pricilla Johnson Shirley and Patricia Gambol.

J. O. Tate Mrs. Tate H. J. Henderson Phyliss Keel Arinzine Whitten Lucretia Henderson Pricilla Johnson Shirley Patricia Gambol

Group Named For Tell Homecoming Invitation

The Tell Homecoming committee met at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Glover Friday evening to plan invitations for former Tell residents. Present were Mrs S L Cheatheam Mrs Tom Goff Mr and Mrs Roy Wygal H B Rhodes Shirley Glover and Patricia Gambel. Refreshments of lemonade were served.

Tell Oscar Glover S. L. Cheatheam Tom _ Goff Roy Wygal H. B. Rhodes Shirley Glover Patricia Gambel

Java Named World’s Most Thunderous Spot

Java averages 223 storm days a year making it the planet’s most thunderous location. Weather observers note frequent lightning and heavy rain year round, with the Indonesian island drawing attention from researchers and travelers seeking storm data.

Java

Crossword Clue Fragments From Coolidge to Ireland

A list of crossword style clues covers diverse topics from People and places to objects and phrases. It includes references such as Ruth, George Bernard, Lincoln, Lone Star State, Malaria, Sir James, and Ireland, with many numbered entries and abbreviations.

Coolidge Ruth George Bernard Lone Star State

Honor Reception for Cpl and Mrs Payne at local churches

Calendar notes a reception in the First Methodist Church parlor honoring Cpl and Mrs Ronnie Payne. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Circle of Central Christian Church. Various circles meet at multiple Methodist locations with times ranging from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. events.

Ronnie Payne First Methodist Church Collins Central Christian Church Anams First Methodist Lonnie Garrison Palmer Circle G. T. Palmer Reeves Circle Newman Reeves

Thorn Bush Cutting At National Cathedral Washington D C

A Glastonbury thorn cutting is said to be at the National Cathedral in Washington D C It came from the original Glastonbury thorn near Glastonbury England reportedly planted by Joseph of Arimathea the merchant who gave his tomb for Jesus.

United States National Cathedral Washington, D. C Glastonbury England Joseph of Arimathea Jesus

Televised Brussels Fair review and Sullivan highlights

The column critiques Ed Sullivan on CBS TV from the Brussels World’s Fair coverage. It praises a Ukrainian dance troupe and a Brigitte Bardot interview while noting other acts and upcoming guests. It also lists tonight’s TV highlights and a Channel Swim signing for Jimmy Dean.

New York UPI Brussels Ed Sullivan Cbs-Tv Sullivan Brigitte Bardot Miss Bardot St. Louis Cardinals Williiam Holden Sophia Loren Jacques Taii Maurice Chevalier Marlon Brando Jackie Gleason Victor Borge Charles Laughton Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Bing Crosby Phil Silvers Jack Benny Cowtown N. J Nbc-Tv Elfrida von Nardroff Herbert Hulse Goldsboro N. C Miss von Nordroff Studio One CBS- TV Tommy Sands Elaine Stritch Channel Swim Jimmy Dean

Weather and social notes from Childress area

Considerable cloudiness and warm conditions with widely scattered thunder showers through Tuesday. Low tonight 75, high tomorrow 95. Visitors include Lloyd Laird and family from Amarillo, T A Russell and family from Abilene, and M K Wilcoxson. Guests at W C Adams home for Father’s Day include Elbert Adams and family. 10 day vacationers include Najla Saied Kay Cashier Pat Saied and Dorothy Clements en route to California and Las Vegas. Carol Clem Higley attends Episcopal Youth Conference.

Childress Lloyd Laird Amarillo T. A. Russell Abilene M. K. Wilcoxson W. C. Adams Elbert Adams Gay Lynn Charlotte Micheal Wichita Falls California Las Vegas Nev Najla Saied Kay Cashier Pat Saied Perryton Dorothy Clements Lakeview Carol Clem Higley Episcopal Youth Con

Visitors and family ties span several Texas towns

Amarillo residents hosted guests over the weekend as families from Perryton Moberly Welliton and Vernon visited Chil dress Dalhart and Dalhart area. Other travelers included Mrs Cooksey Mrs Patterson and Kim from Moberly and Mrs Cooksey and Mrs Patterson accompanying them to Bartlesville. Dewey Smith Improves after surgery in Houston hospital. Alvis Bryant returns from Germany service.

Serence Amarillo George Saied Perryton Glen Wolfe San Antonio Childress Lon Cooksey Cooksey Moberly Low Alexander Alexander N. J. Cooksey Guy Patterson H. P. Hill Mary Dan David Vernon Sam Miller Brownwood Chester Fires Wellington J. A. Leslie Dewey Smith Methodist Houston Sarah B. A. Bryant Cecil Bryant Sharyn Wildorado Orville Bryant Bootie Bryant Tell Bill Kelley High Point Marolyn Neighbors California Bobby Adams Windthorst Alvis Bryant Alvis Germany Joe McCraw Wichita Falls Delores Bohannon WTSC Canyon

Chuckles in Chicago and misc notes sweep the week

A Chicago humor item reports a vendor at Old Town Art Fair branding signs to sell paintings. A Carmel wedding ends with the couple hitchhiking after guests leave for a reception. A New Mexico burglary case prompts a top FBI priority. A Thoroughbred lightning incident in RuIdoso prompts veterinary assurance. NBC and CBS TV shifts announce new daytime and nighttime quiz formats. An American trombonist heads to Vienna to guest conduct the Vienna Philharmonic for nine concerts.

Chicago UPI Old Town CBS. TV Freddy Robbins Haggis Baggis NBCTV Bnc-Tv Sy Shaffer Arthur Godfrey CBS TV Austria Vienna Philharmonic

Birthday greeting for Marion Hightower and Russell Jones

Tomorrow citizens extend birthday wishes to Mrs. Marion Hightower and Mr. Russell Jones. The community notes their years and sends warm regards.

Mrs Marion Hightower Russell Jones

Markets Fort Worth Livestock Report

Livestock prices show modest shifts with cattle and calves largely steady, hogs trading slowly, and sheep moderately active. Cattle slaughter steers 26-27 dollars, cows 19.50-20.50, slaughter calves 25-27.50, hogs around 22.25, sows 18.50-20, lambs 20-22.50 with rare higher bids. Futures list July and October prices in New York and New Orleans gaps, with declines noted.

U. S

Pvt George Webb Finishes Eight Weeks Basic Training

Pvt George L Webb 24, son of Mrs Georgellen Webb of Childress Texas, completed eight weeks of basic combat training with the 5th Infantry at Fort Carson Colorado. A 1952 Childress High School graduate, he was formerly employed by Fort Worth and Denver Railway.

Fort Carson Colo George L. Webb Georgellen Webb Avenue G. Sc Childress 5Th Infantry Childress High School Fort Worth & Denver

Weather Drench Hits Texas Amid Search Pause

Thunder showers drenched interior Texas with scattered rain across the state as a manhunt paused. Cotulla and Lufkin reported measurable rainfall while Dallas and San Angelo saw lighter totals. The forecast calls for continued scattered precipitation with temperatures two to five degrees above normal and mild overnight lows.

Page One Alma Cotulla Lufkin Dallas San Angelo Amarillo - Dalhart South Central East West Texas Weather Bureau Panhandle

Hospital Admission and Discharges at Childress General

The Childress General Hospital lists admissions including Mrs E R Edwards Saturday Mrs C M Payne Sydney Smith Mrs Maggie Tiffen Turkey Sunday Mrs W P Stevens Sunday Mrs Jim Thomas Sunday. Discharges include Mrs A J Earp Saturday Mrs G W Dill Saturday Mrs W P Close Saturday Mrs T A Hutson and baby Dallas Sunday Billy Tippett Sunday Floyd Gilliland Monday Mrs Ruby Bush Monday. Travel over US highways is described as averaging a million miles per minute.

E. R. Edwards C. M. Payne Sydney Smith Maggie Tiffen Turkey W. P. Stevens Jim Thomas A. J. Earp G. W. Dill W. P. Close T. A. Hutson Dallas Billy Tippett Floyd Gilliland Ruby Bush

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