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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1959
Page
3
Bright ad promotes practical smartness and summer zestful finger fashion. Claims the gloves enhance costumes and never have a schedule. Available in sizes six to TM white priced at three dollars.
WeDNESDAY events include First Methodist official board meeting at 8 p.m. in parlor and 9913th Air Force Reserve Squadron Flight E meeting in the Commissioner's Courtroom. THURSDAY schedule lists South Childress HDC at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A. B. Taff.
Freida Mae Martin and Floyd Walker united in marriage at 1 p.m. on June 20 in Santa Rosa New Mexico. The ceremony was performed by Church of Christ minister Robert Ross in his home. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Martin of Childress. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs A A Walker of Carey.
A Tuesday morning meeting of First Baptist Baker Circle held at Mrs. Henry Baker's home featured a study titled Holy Spirit in Missions led by Mrs. W. L. Riker. Circle chairman Mrs. Baker announced a July GA camp mission project and prayers were offered by Mrs. H E. Lewis and Mrs. Roy Swain. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. H. L. Couch and Mrs. H. F. Moseley.
Jim Scott recovered his stolen car in London on Tuesday. The vehicle had a fresh paint job new bumpers and de dented fenders. A five year old car was abandoned in a square and mistaken by a garage man for his renovation assignment in the same square.
First Baptist Doris Sharpley circle members collected an offering Tuesday to support their July community missions project sending a local GA member to Vernon for the annual summer GA camp. Hostess Mrs. Doyle Mooney welcomed attendees at her home.
Linda Hickman celebrated her thirteenth birthday at a casual party hosted by Mrs. Clarence Hickman. Attending were Linda Holland, Carolyn Zane Mooney, Carolyn Ray Mooney, Patsy Poling, Denese Stevens, Nelwyn Bohannon, Nikki Murphy, Brenda McNabb, Darlene Curtis, and Jane and David Hickman.
The review savages A L Alexander's Court of Human Relations on NBC TV for slick counsel, phony wisdom, and sensationalism. It questions the show’s value while noting the program’s focus on melodrama and viewer agony. The piece also previews upcoming TV events and shifts in NBC CBS and ABC schedules for 1960.
A note wishes Everett Groseclose Mrs. J A Stinnett and James Derry Davidson a happy birthday tomorrow. The item mentions Trinidad as the southernmost West Indian point and notes its proximity to New York City versus New Orleans.
Special Correspondent notes numerous visits and gatherings across Northfield and nearby towns. Families including Timsons, Aarons, Thomases, Courtneys, Cruses, Jeffers, Harris, Nimmo, Stephens, Timmons, and Williams share meals, luncheons, and overnight stays in Childress, Clarendon, Pampa, Mule Shoe, Estelline, Lefors, Wichita Falls, and Amarillo.
Partly cloudy with little temperature change and isolated thundershowers through Thursday. Low tonight 66 and high tomorrow 90. Residents and visitors from Pasadena Las Cruces Maysville Wichita Falls St Louis and other locations visit or pass through, with several returning home after visits or trips to Mexico Canada and California.
The 24 hour period ending 11 am Wednesday recorded a maximum of 82 degrees and a minimum of 68 degrees. Readings show variable temperatures through Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning with values ranging from 68 to 82 degrees.
Circuit Judge Arthur Held sentenced Norman Tanksley in Greenville Mississippi for parole violation. Tanksley must visit the county jail once a month for the next five years and bring gifts for the prisoners not exceeding the value of a carton of cigarettes.
J L Peters outlines Ward merchandising advances and expansion plans during a screening of The World Is Yours for employees and guests at Montgomery Ward Oklahoma City. He notes 500 million dollars allocated for new and remodeled stores as Ward marks its 88th anniversary. The film promotes growth and proper product display to enhance customer service.
The newlywed Brigitte Bardot 19 denies reports she is pregnant after marrying Jacques Charrier six days ago in Saint Tropez France. Charrier 23 echoed that the gossip was created to embarrass them and expressed no pregnancy.
This Almanac entry for Wednesday June 24 1959 recalls dates such as 1597 Cabot sighting North America, 1647 Margaret Brent's suffrage bid, 1813 Beecher’s birth, 1863 Lee’s raid into Pennsylvania, 1947 flying saucers report, and 1948 Russian Berlin blockade. Thought by Juvenal on rapid wickedness.
Sherry Snider's Junior 4 H Club met at Mrs P B Snider's home for a construction hour focused on gathering skirts. Attendants included Julia Goodwin Judy Shaw Carol and Janice Kinncanon Patsy Bartlett plus Linda Rhonda Londa Cameron Linda and Mary Snider junior leader Miss S Snider and leaders Mrs Snider and Mrs Montie Cameron.
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