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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1959
Page
4
New York NEA advises fabrics that resist heat and compression for air travel. Orlon knit jackets and dresses stay neat, chiffon nylon silk resists wrinkling, and a dacron cotton mix survives a brief shower. Coordinate travel wardrobe with jacket dresses and matching wraps.
Youngsters in La Junta build homemade cars triggering state patrol concerns. Law classifies them as motor vehicles, requiring filing, licenses, and insurance. To ease the issue, drivers may operate on private property only, not public streets or highways.
Thomas Kirkland, student at Childress High, is the guest of honor at an eight o clock gathering hosted by Rebekah Lodge at Mrs. Sedelle McKinney home on Avenue G Southwest. He will travel Friday to Wichita Falls then by bus to New York City for the UN Pilgrimage for Youth from June 20 to July 9.
Three men Edwin H. Chapman Edgar W. Chapman and William Odum faced indictment in Arlington on charges they carried termites to the homes of prospective clients as part of a guaranteed annual wage sales scheme.
Ruth Millett advises high school graduates to present themselves as adults and act professionally. Dress properly, go solo to interviews, sit straight, fill forms neatly, and emphasize what they can offer employers. Be patient for opportunities, thank referees, and learn from each interview to improve future prospects.
The YMCA of Chicago plans a summer course titled the art of useless but enjoyable living. It will include sessions on gamesmanship the art of Chinese food and the philosophy of cheese taught by local instructors.
Linda Kay Carter, future bride of Glen Kinney, was feted at a combined kitchen gadget shower and morning coffee at the Tommy Williamson home. Hostesses included Mrs. Williamson and Mesdames Denton, Chambers, and Bailey. guests listed include Mrs. T. E. Carter and many local relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Kelley hosted an old fashioned family luncheon at their High Point farm home Sunday Attending were Kaul Barron Barron Lloyd Patsy E Free of Bovina Tom Kelley Albert Kelley and Bill Kelley Ray Juani ta and other Kelley relatives from Childress and local area
Two local students from Childress attend summer school at Hardin Simmons University announced today. Enrolled are Jo Stone Hughes and Carol Rucker Scott, daughters of Lloyd Stone and Johnny W. Rucker respectively. The program runs two six week terms and four three week sessions.
A group of scientists fished a New York city reservoir and pronounced it fit to drink. They said the electric shock brought many fish to the surface, proving the water pure enough to support a healthy crop of fish and good for people as well.
Reeves Dor sey Palmer Methodist Circles meet for the first time this church year at 3 PM Tuesday in hosts homes. Mrs Newman Reeves led a brief business session and prayer meditation. Sessions included devotions, prayers, and notices of luncheon and committee rosters with several named members in attendance.
The resignation of President Mrs. T. M. Lewellen was accepted with regret by the Presbyterian Women's Organization at Little Chapel of the Church. Vice President Mrs. Bill Ross presided. devotionals and a program on M Q About Average were featured, followed by a Lord's Prayer and cookies served to listed attendees.
Plans highlight the Greenbelt Football Classic on Saturday August 15 at 8 pm in Childress. The event features 44 top football stars from Texas and Oklahoma, a cash gate prize, a new automobile giveaway, an Indians performance from Andarko Oklahoma, buffalo barbecue, and other attractions. Chamber of Commerce Manager Jeff Henderson says cool weather is ordered for the night.
The article lauds the Kids Inc. baseball program in Childress as a model for area cities. It credits founders developers and workers for creating a thriving entertainment and recreation program benefiting local youth.
A travel-friendly column suggests using Long Distance calls to share vacation greetings and catch up on home news. It advises station-to-station calls to save money and notes extension telephones help kids answer calls without chasing them around the house.
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