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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
3
An advertised annual sale promotes women’s undergarments including girdles panty girdles and bras. The catalog highlights lightweight molded shapes in nylon tricot and lace in white black beige and pastel shades.
Social calendar lists a Wesleyan service picnic at Mrs Arm strongs home on Friday afternoon. Saturday features a WSCS bake sale in front of Prestons Clothiers at 9 am and a 9 am Kids Baseball program bake sale in front of Watkins and Gibsons.
A reader argues Childress is a safe place compared with the United States cities and the National Capital, citing lawlessness in Washington. The piece reflects concerns about crime, arson, and the protection of law-abiding citizens and small businesses amidst urban unrest.
A six part ABC Television series examines the image of Negroes in American media focusing on TV radio advertising newspapers and magazines Prominent figures Harry Belafonte Lena Horne and Dr Alvin Poussaint contribute insights While production aims to encourage fairer portrayals and open discussion on race in mass communication Also noted is an older Worthington Corp case about replacing three work horses with a Fordson tractor to cut costs
Lee High School drama class in Montgomery presents The Happiest Millionaire with an alligator prop that behaves wildly on stage. The reptile’s playful strolls drew cheers from the audience and added unexpected jitters for the cast during opening night.
Cure for itching and sweating feet caused by a germ. Kill the germ with TL Germ Ki, effective against foot odor. If not satisfied, get a 48 refund at any drug counter. Available today at A. L. Harp Drug.
The writer argues against gun registration and defends gun ownership while recalling the need for liberty. He cites dangers of politicians and references Patrick Henry. A second letter from Glenn D. Thomas declares retirement from the U.S. Air Force and relocation to Childress with personal details. A Princeton, New Jersey blurb notes RCA advances in liquid crystal tech for future flat displays and electronics.
Visiting hours listed for morning and evening. Admitted patients include Mrs. Arlene Merrill Mrs. Paul Goodson Walter Franks Mrs Joe Slinker Marvin Garrison David Poling and Ethel Daniel with dismissals not provided. The report details hospital intake for the day and scheduled visiting times.
Clear to partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the upper sixties. Mr. and Mrs. R B Lankford and Dean and Debbie of Cheyenne Wyoming visit Pertie Dobbs and W B Lankford. Mrs Dobbs plans to return Friday. Ernest Merrell Smith returns to his mother's home after surgery in Amarillo. Mrs Charlie Anderson returns home after hospital stay in Amarillo. Hiram Hadley Helen Davie of Childress and Donna Tabor of Dodson listed as patients in St Anthony's Amarillo. Ken Fink of Los Angeles visits his parents. J O Cure of Seymour visits his son Lowell Cure and family.
On the Amsterdam Exchange 334 Dutch firms report 13 higher dividends, 69 lower and 162 unchanged in 1967. Banks investment firms printing hotels shipping public utilities and insurance see at least half of their peers raise payouts. Hoover Dam details noted with height 726 feet width 660 feet base 1 224 feet length
New York UPI reports Hayden Stone Inc notes a two steps forward one backward pattern with declining volume and no clear distribution. Scheinman forecasts stock selection is only part of success, stressing risk control and loss limits. E F Hutton says lack of aggressive buying is the market weakness, viewing current moves as normal consolidation, not a new decline.
The message wishes Cony Kimberly Lewellen and Sire a happy birthday tomorrow and Trantham Suzanne Atchley Lisa Fowler today to Ruby Sumrall.
A promotion for gas air conditioning highlights fewer moving parts, no compressor, and rugged construction from Lone Star Gas. The ad touts dependable service, urges a free estimate, and positions gas systems as a durable alternative for hot weather.
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