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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
3
An ad showcases a Paul Sargent dress in two colorways, size 18 with white background and navy, and size 38 with navy background and white. It highlights a delicate undersea coral motif and Aurora centered jewel studs and links for an opulent finish.
The schedule lists First Presbyterian Guild at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Tom Hardin’s home and First Baptist Circles gathering at 9 30 a.m. in members’ residences. First Methodist official board meets 8 p.m. in parlor 913th 6Air) Force Reserve Squadron Flight E convenes at 8 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Courtroom. South Childress HDC meets 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. A B Taff’s home.
The snippet lists Mrs. FE N Billingsley and Mrs. Harold Partridge alongside Don Brent Young in a local notice section. It suggests an announcement or posting involving these individuals, with no further context provided in the fragment.
United Press International reviews a CBS Desilu Playhouse episode set in Berlin 1938 with spies Brunner Froelich and Margaret Lewis ending in arrests. The critique notes melodrama and a somber finish as characters pursue loyalty amid war. The piece also recalls Pantomime Quiz and Name That Tune moments and updates on NBC and CBS programming.
A scrambled TV grid lists programs across channels with times from 4:00 to 11:00 PM. Entries include Susie, My Little Margie, Dragnet, Jack Paar Show, California, News, Weather, and various classic films and shows with channel markers and odd spacing.
A dense rundown of KGNV and KFDX channel programming including news, game shows, soap operas, and children's fare. Notable items include Captain Kangaroo, The Price Is Right, I Love Lucy, Love of Life, and The Guiding Light with time slots and channel designations across a full broadcast day.
Dallas police hunted a Negro suspect after Lewis Haley 35 was stabbed to death during a Monday night fight at a Dallas recreation hall. The case prompted a manhunt and official statements from local authorities.
In San Diego Wil lie Frank Reuben, 22, an unemployed, apparently homeless laborer, walked in and handed over five marijuana cigarettes asking if that would land him in jail. He stated the question while choosing a swimsuit color and noted colors that complement a tan.
Instructions describe making carbonated ice cubes to chill drinks without dilution. Pre chill bottles, pour into trays, freeze until the cubes glow and bubble. Flavor ideas include peach, currant, blackberry blends using cola ginger ale or lemon-lime drinks.
Joe Ed Russell owner of Kickapoo Ranch near Clarksville was demoted to foreman for a day while cowhands and cattle acted in MGM's Technicolor film Home from the Hill directed by Vincente Minnelli. The scene featured Robert Mitchum and George Peppard with Russell facing accusations. The shoot included a boar hunt sequence and wildlife purchases coordinated by Game Warden Burnett. Mitchum stars as Capt. Wade Hunnicutt in the drama based on William Humphrey's novel.
A readers note recommends a one piece swimsuit for those with less trim figures to create a sleek silhouette. It contrasts with a two piece when aiming for a streamlined look.
Locals report considerable cloudiness and warm with scattered thundershowers through Wednesday. Low tonight 68 and high tomorrow 89. Numerous social notices list visitors and travels among Childress area families and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hershal Parrish 24 of El Paso former Evelyn Hassell of Childress were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Central Christian Church. Rev. Aaron Backus of Emanuel Baptist Church El Paso led with Jeff Hassell of Dumas assisting as pallbearers included Bill Sport Thomas Tippett Frank Smith Joe DeShazio Neal Musgrave Billy Don McKee Cloyce Holeman and Bert Hargrave.
Wall Street chatter in New York points to a summer rally as brokers say markets absorbed selling and set up for a test of recent highs in the Dow Jones averages. Analysts cite backing and filling as a base forms for matching the 1959 high with underlying strength to push prices higher.
In the Texas Legislature during the 2nd Special Session stalemate blocks a 200 million tax measure. House members split between CIO labor unions and general sales tax advocates while Governor's plan gains little support. H B 7 failed with 23 votes as Dallas and Harris counties opposed it, delaying any compromise.
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