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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1963

Page

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Last Effort To Avert AR Railroad Strike

President Kennedy urged a final push by management and labor to reach a settlement on work rules before July 10 to avoid a nationwide railroad strike. If no deal is reached, he warned Congress may be asked to act to protect public rail transport. Both sides agreed to a 23 day postponement of actions that could trigger a walkout.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress White House Labor

Desalting Sea Water Not a National Solution

The UPI report notes desalting holds dramatic appeal for investors but experts say it will not become cheap enough for wide use. Desalination may aid small farms, yet most regions can access existing fresh water reserves and conserve more effectively.

Leroy Pope New York UPI

Profumo scandal widens as Cuba link and royal ties surface

London reports claim a Soviet naval attache warned of atomic threats near New York during the Cuban Crisis. The probe hints a royal family member may be involved with Christine Keeler. In London, Macmillan maintains cabinet unity amid fresh disclosures. Saigon notes Diem’s tentative concession to Buddhist demands. In Vientiane, Laos, neutralist and right wing troops are active.

United Press International London New York Atlantic Christine Keeler Harold Macmillan House of Commons Profumo Michael Eddowes Christine Keller Eugene Ivanov Eddowes America England Sunday News of the World Christine Ivanov West Germany

287 Drive-In Monday Special Hamburgers Offer

Drive-In advertises a Monday special offering five hamburgers for one dollar. Telephone orders welcome to WE 7-4511.

Waldie Dies at 71 In Childress Hospital

Funeral arrangements are pending for William Wallace Waldie 71 who died Friday evening at Childress General Hospital after about a week as a patient. Born June 9 1892 in Hillsboro he had lived in Childress 20 years moving from Amarillo Survivors include one daughter Marie Tiller of Denver six sons C A of Colorado Springs C W of Dallas Oliver and A P Waldie of California George and Ed Waldie of Childress 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren

William Wallace Waldie Childress General Hospital Mr. Waldie Hillsboro Childress Amarillo Marie Tiller Deover C. A Colorado Springs C. W Dallas Oliver A. P. Waldie Califronia George Ed Waldie

Donald Black Resigns From Loan Group

Donald Black, a founder of Childress First Federal Savings and Loan, resigns as director after decades of service since 1934. John T. Forbis is elected to complete Black’s term through 1965.

Donald Black The Childress First Federal Savings and Loan Association Black John T. Forbis

Childress Credit Bureau Moves to New Address

Mrs Frances Williams says the Childress Credit Bureau has moved from 105 Avenue No to 210 Commerce. The change of address affects customers needing credit services and inquiries at the new location.

Childress Credit Bureau 105 Avenue Commerce Frances Williams

Profumo scandal widens politics rally behind Macmillan

Sunday June 13 report notes new claims about Soviet warnings during the Cuban crisis and a possible royal involvement. Prime Minister Macmillan's cabinet backs him ahead of Monday Commons debate on Profumo, while Health Minister Powell reaffirms support amid rumors of a royal connection and security concerns.

Ceive James Salt Christine Lord Poole Enoch Powell Sunday Observer Macmillan Profumo Miss Keeler Eugene Ivanov Salt Poole Powell Norfolk Britain

Rigsby Improves After Amputation At Amarillo Hospital

Sherril Rigs, who suffered a high voltage electric shock while working for an electric company in May, is reported improved after the amputation of a foot and part of his leg seven inches below the knee. He remains in St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo in room 404.

Sherril Rigsby St. Anthony’s Hospital Amarillo Rigsby

Jaycees Seek Paint and Transport for Childress Ball Field

The Childress Jaycees and the American Legion sponsor a local baseball team and face a transport problem after Glidden Paint Co of Carrollton offered 52 gallons of paint. Volunteers will paint the fence if someone provides transport from Carrollton to Childress.

Childress Jaycees The American Legion Jaycees Glidden Paint Company Carrollton Childress

Purses Stolen From Parked Car Near Main Street

Bettye Estes and Barbara Hutchison reported two purses stolen from a car at B and Main Street around 5 15 p m. The ladies appealed for the return of licenses, keys, papers and photos as police investigated the theft and the missing valuables.

Bettye Estes Barbara Hutchison

Bykovsky Dines Pie Aboard Vostok 5 On Space Flight

Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky, 28, on his second day in space aboard Vostok 5, ate sausage pie and cav ier, then dozed as live TV fed his sleeping image to Russian viewers. He appeared well, floated briefly, and there were transient ground transmission interferences but no ship trouble.

Moscow Valery F. Bykovsky Space Moscow Radio Vostok 5 Moscow Television Bykovsky Air Force Valentina Tass NEA

Hoover Remains On Critical List

Former President Herbert Hoover, 88, remained seriously ill in New York at the Waldorf Astoria with anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding. Doctors reported some improvement and stated there was no evidence of continued bleeding, noting Hoover remained mentally alert and continued desk work when able.

New York UPI Herbert Hoover Waldorf Hotel Towers Hoover Thas

Stinnett Rites Scheduled for Monday at Tell Methodist

Final rites for Glenn Stinnett, 38, native of Tell, will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Tell Methodist Church with Rev. Loyd Hearn officiating. Burial follows in Tell Cemetery. Stinnett died Thursday evening at a Kansas City hospital after a yearlong illness and brain surgery.

Glenn Stinnett Tell Methodist Church Loyd Hearn Tell Mr. Stinnett Kansas City

Rural County Accident Totals May Update

Texas Highway Patrol reports May rural accidents in Childress County show three incidents with no injuries or deaths and 2990 dollars in property damage. Cot tle County had five accidents with six killed and five injured totaling 3405 dollars. Collingsworth County logged one accident, no harm, 1150 dollars. Hall County had one death and three injuries in four crashes totaling 2750 dollars. Hardeman County recorded six accidents with one injury and 2613 dollars in damage. Continued on Page 5.

Childress County Texas Highway Patrol Cottle County Collingsworth County Hall County Hardeman County

All 4 Youths To Boys State Win Offices

Four Childress youths elected to state offices at Boys State. Jerry Huddleston won State Senator with Pioneer Party. Larry Evans and Jerry Sachse along with Norman Love won State Representatives for Pioneer and Longhorn Parties respectively. Judy Beth Wilson attends Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin and reports adoption of the mythical city Withh, county Vigah, and country Proceed with Vigah.

Childress Jerry Huddleston Huddleston Pioneer Party Larry Evans Jerry Sachse Norman Love Longhorn Party Judy Beth Wilson Bluebon Wilson Withh

Boneheads Return From Northwest Trip With Park Visits

The Boneheads and their sponsors returned at 1 am Saturday from a trip to Yellowstone and Waterton parks in Alberta. They also visited Helena Calgary Banff SLC and Mesa Verde with a stop at La Junta. Advisor Delbert Wasson cited only a brake cylinder change in Calgary and a generator change in Amarillo.

Bonehead Yellowstone National Park Waterton National Park Alberta Canada Helena Mont Calgary Texas City Banff National Park Salt Lake City Mesa Verde National Park Colorado la Junta Colo Explorer Post Delbert Wasson Amarillo

City Manager Louis Sally Heads to State Meeting

City Manager Louis Sally left early for Corpus Christi to attend a state-wide city manager conference. He will join peers to discuss municipal issues and share best practices during the event.

Louis Sally Corpus Christi

62 Well Returns to Service in Childress

The 62 well is back in operation on Saturday as announced by Childress city manager Louis Sally.

Childress Louis Sally

Legion Ends Year With Civic Efforts And 347 Members

The Cox-Farr Post of the American Legion schedules its final 1962-63 meeting for 7:30 p m Tuesday at the Veterans Building. Cmdr Jeff Henderson reports a membership of 347 from a 291 quota and notes active civic projects in Fair Park, with the Jaycees baseball effort and donations for the Rodeo Grounds bleachers and civil defense supplies. Four members sign for 1963-64 as early birds.

Cox-Farr American Legion Veterans Building Jeff Henderson The Legion Fair Park Jaycees

Lawrence Rites Held Saturday In Wellington

Funeral services for Mrs. Levi Lawrence longtime Arlie Community resident were conducted at 3 p m at Bowie Street Church of Christ Wellington with Grandal Forehand officiating Burial followed in Arlie Cemetery She was 93 and died Friday morning in St Josephs Hospital Wellington Survivors include five daughters two sons a brother a sister 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren

Levi Lawrence Arlie Bowie Street Church of Christ Wellington Grandal Forehand Arlie Cemetery Forehand St. Joseph’s Hospital Childress County Cook County Georgia Lemley J. A. Scott Mary Scott Willie West Floyd Moore Canyon Clair Hollis Okla Jake Tex D. D. Payne Pampa J. C. Davenport

Masons Elect New Officers at Childress Lodge

Warner Stevens is elected Worshipful Master of Childress Masonic Lodge No. 695 replacing A. A. Bass and will take duties at the next meeting. A. A. Whitlock is Senior Warden and Bill Leonard is Junior Warden. Re-elected are Willard Williams treasurer Harold Wright secretary and Earl Swain tiler. Other officers to be named by the Worshipful Master.

Warner Stevens Childress Masonic Lodge A. A. Bass A. A. Whitlock Bill Leonard Willard Williams Harold Wright Earl Swain

Singing Set For Today At King Memorial Church

Several towns will be represented at a singing from 2 to 4 p m today in King Memorial Church The Cope Family from Eldorado Oklahoma and singers from Vernon Quanah Wellington and Plainview are expected The public is invited

King Memorial Church Cope Eldorado Okla Vernon, Quanah Wellington Plainview

For Sale My Home Leon Norris

For sale by owner Leon Norris 707 Avenue D Nw. Call WE 7 2209 for appointments.

Leon Norris Avenue D

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