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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1958

Page

3

Jersey DRESSES and ROBES Washable Cotton

Advertisement notes washable cotton dresses and robes in sizes 10 to 20 available in Jersey. Priced at 4.95.

W M Richardson Feted With Party

A birthday dinner in Childress Fair Park honored W M Richardson on his 64th birthday. Richardson born in 1894 in Childress County has lived there his life, former farmer now in cattle business. Family attendees included his two daughters Carl Crow Roger Vonna Mary and O T Rothwell family with wives and grandchildren.

W. M. Richardson Childress Fair Park Mr. Richardson Childress County Carl Crow Roger Vonna Mary O. T. Rothwell Leland, Terry Gary Richardson

High Point Upholstery Workshop Demonstrations Shown

The community upholstery work shop met in the school building in regular session. Mrs. Lou Jefferson demonstrated cutting and fitting fabric on chairs. Mrs. Clyde Hackler tested pressure cookers. Mrs. Weldon Lane spoke on selecting a home freezer. Several members and one guest attended.

High Point Lou Jefferson Clyde Hackler Weldon Lane F. E. Biddy Mesdames E. B. Conner Elbert Kelley Floyd Biddy Jeffers

Scientists Classify Zebra as Light-Colored Animal

Scientists determine the zebra is a light colored animal with dark stripes. The statement notes the zebra's distinctive pattern and color characteristics as a defining trait.

Shower for Mrs. Ronnie Payne Hosted by First Methodist Choir

Members of the First Methodist Church choir hosted a come and go shower for Mrs. Ronnie Payne in the church parlor on Monday evening. Guests signed the bride’s book, and Alvis Maddox greeted attendees while Alvis Payne attended as a young guest. Fruit punch was served from a decorated table as bouquets furnished color.

First Methodist Church Ronnie Payne Inlaw Alvis Maddox Young Alvis Payne Carolyn McFarland Carroll Cheatheam Truman McFarland

Lt Holland Completes Army Refresher Course

Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Army Reserve 1st Lt Sidney M Holland Jr 25 whose wife Nancy lives at 228 Castano San Antonio recently completed finance officer refresher course at Fort Benjamin Harrison Lt Holland is assigned to the 308th Finance Disbursing Section at Fort Sam Houston The lieutenant son of Mrs Sid Holland 505 Avenue B SC Childress is a 1951 graduate of Childress High School and a 1956 UT Austin graduate He is employed by the National Bank of Commerce in San Antonio.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Army Reserve Sidney M. Holland, Jr Nancy Castano San Antonio Holland Fort Sam Houston Sid Holland Avenue B. Sc Childress Childress High School University of Texas National Bank of Commerce

Honorees and helpers named for potter pattern event

The attendees at the house party include Miss Aubra Hawks, Miss Nell Rogers, Miss Lula Mae Carter and Mesdames Hap Wright, A. V. McFarland, and Russell Jones assisting in arranging the honored potter pattern.

Aubra Hawkins Nell Rogers Lula Mae Carter Mesdames Hap Wright A. V. McFarland Russell Jones

Local Notes From Childress Area Weather And Social

Weather forecast calls for cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers through Wednesday with a low of 64 tonight and a high near 91 tomorrow. Social items include Mrs. C J Lyons returning from Fort Worth for a niece's wedding and visits in Wichita Falls, Ova Adkisson’s back injury keeping him in bed, Midland visitors the Barrons with Marilyn and Brad, and local attendance at a King Memorial Methodist Church singing with Mrs Maggie Morrow and Mrs Josie Lowe of Wellington.

Childress C. J. Lyons Fort Worth Wichita Falls Ova Adkisson Mack Barron Marilyn Brad Midland Barron Donald Black M. A. Barron Maggie Morrow Josie Lowe Wellington King Memorial Methodist Church H. H. Griffith

News Notes on Local People and Kin Visiting

Family of Santa Fe visitors and friends include Mrs. Griffith the former Juanita Copeland. Mr Griffith long associated with Ward's here. Mrs. W M Stiner leaves for Kemp to visit relatives and to be at an aunt's bedside. Mrs. George Stewart and John of Abilene visit Lula Mae Carter while Carter Stewart attends a camp near Kerrville.

Santa Fe Griffith Juanita Copeland Ward's W. M. Stiner Kemp George Stewart John of

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing

ADMITTED Mrs. W. B. Brown on Monday Mary Alice Westbrook of New Mexico on Monday Mrs. Jerome Trosper on Tuesday DISMISSED Mrs. E. D. Etheredge on Tuesday Mrs. J. C. Wyatt of Carey on Tuesday

W. B. Brown Mary Alice Westbrook New Mexico Jerome Trosper E. D. Etheredge J. C. Wyatt Carey

Explosion rocks Midland. two dead in pariffin service blast

A powerful blast at Hale Parafin Service in Midland Texas killed two men and damaged nearby buildings. The force ripped through two sheet iron sheds, toppled highlines, and sent debris across a 100 yard area. Victims were Carl Allen Jones, plant foreman, and W F Kenney, 37, an Atlantic Oil Co. employee.

Carl Allen Jones W. FE. Kenney Atlantic Oil Co Aransas

Growth Through Repentance and Turning to God

The article argues physical height grows with diet and care, but true spiritual growth comes only with turning to God and repentance. It emphasizes removing hate, suspicion, selfish desires, and temptation to allow growth to begin, noting God provides the growth.

Identification of victims delayed due to scattered remains

Pass indicates that identification of the victims was delayed for a period while portions of their bodies were found scattered over a 75 to 100 yard area.

Women Control The Greater Part Of U S Wealth

The article asserts that women hold the majority share of wealth in the United States, noting significant financial influence and accumulated assets across households and families nationwide. It emphasizes changing economic power dynamics and gender roles in asset ownership.

United States

Circle Meetings and Family Night at Local Churches

Calendar items list Collins Circle at Central Christian Church 7:30 p.m. First Methodist Church hosts Am s Circle 3 p.m. in church parlor. Address Circle 9 a.m. at Mrs. Lonnie Garrison home. Reeves Circle 3 p.m. at Mrs. Newman Reeves home. Family night picnic on Central Christian Church lawn. Thursday Grandees of First Methodist parlor 3 p.m. at church North Childress HDC 2 p.m. at Mrs. George home.

Collins Central Christian Church First Methodist Church Anams First Methodist Lonnie Garrison Palmer Circle G. T. Palmer Reeves Circle Newman Reeves Church North Childress Hdc George

Extreme heat and cold sweep across the nation

The highest temperature reported was 106 degrees at Presidio Texas and the lowest 32 degrees in Michigan.

New York UPI Presidio Tex

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