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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

2

Social Calendar Week Ahead in Kirkland Area

Community clubs hold meetings across churches and lodges this week. Pythian sisters meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias hall, Rebekah Lodge Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Oddfellow hall, and Calvary Baptist Women at 3 p m. A Methodist ice cream supper at 7 20 p m benefits the MYPF with a volley ball challenge from Methodist Men. The First Methodist Church choir gathers at 7 p m, Queen Esther class hosts a church social for Mr and Mrs Hal Price from 7 to 9 p m at Friendship Square Central Christian Church. Friday includes No Childress HDC gathering at 2 30 p m with Mrs W R Walling on Ave G Se. Sunday the First Baptist Church choir meets at 5 p m.

Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Rebekah Lodge Oddfellow Hall Calvary Baptist Women’s Missionary Society WSES Kirkland Methodist Church First Methodist Church MYPF MYF Queen Esther Hal Price Friendship Square Central Christian Church John S. Muillen No Childress Hdc W. R. Walling Fio Ave G. Se

Temperature Extremes Reportable for 24 Hour Period

The maximum temperature reached 90 degrees by 5 30 p m yesterday and the low dipped to 68 degrees at 5 30 a m today. Temperatures followed the posted sequence for the period.

Young Davis Joins Wisconsin Astronomer Meeting Trip

Dan Davis Jr heads Saturday on a ten day trip with Dr Herman Sehested and Fort Worth youths to Wisconsin for an astronomers convention. They will view the sun eclipse Wednesday in northern Wisconsin then move to Madison for the meeting on the University of Wisconsin campus.

Dan Davis, Jr Wisconsin Dr. Herman, Sehested Fort Worth Madison Wis University of Wisconsin

Wet Words Across The Crossword Clues

Crossword style list of clues and numbers covering wine cups rivers roosters past ages and varied terms including gestures aromas and measures. The mix blends images from ancient banquets to modern terms with many entities and abstract descriptors.

Crossword Puzzle Answers Clues and Solutions

Answer to Previous Puzzle lists: 46 Ice water 47 Spread for bread 48 Painful 50 Affirmative volt es 5 Golf mounds 52 Sea eagle 55 Powerful explosive.

Births and visits mark West Texas community notes

Social items report births in King and Boney families with weights 6 lb 8 oz and 6 lb 3 oz. Weldon Carter and Cynthia of Pampa visit, plus recaps of visits by Rev H H Robbins, the Malletts, Bittle on leave from the Navy, and local travels. Odd Fellows Rebekahs events are listed with dates at the High School Auditorium.

Weldon Carter Cynthia Pampa George Faulkner H. H. Robbins George A. Curlee Ralph Thomas The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lula Barksdale Amarillo Carroll Mallett Perryton Sam Denny Irene Mallett

High Point HDC Elects Officers For 1955

The Quaker Home Demonstration Club in High Point elected officers for 1955. Officers are Mrs. J. B Kelley president, Mrs. E. F. Adams vice president, Mrs. C. G. West secretary treasurer, and Mrs. F. E. Biddy reporter. A health program was scheduled for July 23 and a THDA convention nominee was chosen for August.

High Point Quaker Home Demonstration Club J. B Kelley E.F. Adams C. G. West F. E. Biddy J. E. Kelley E. F. Blanton Childress Juanita Titus Joe B. King Sue Harris Quail Marilyn Kelley Mines King Clyde Hackler H. E. White Ward Terry Weldon Lane J. E. Begley Blanton E. Adams C. G. Gardner S. T. Lyons Andrew Bearden West Bill Kelley Titus and Biddy

Mrs Sarratt Feted At Collard Home

Mrs Bill Sarratt was honored at a get acquainted party hosted by Mrs Harrell Collard. Roberta Hash and Janet Wakefield provided soft music as guests arrived. Cut flowers adorned rooms. Refreshments included soft drinks and salted nuts. Hostesses listed: Harrell Collard, Bud Gooch, R Hash, George Tipps, Bill King, Paul Leach, Neil Gage, Beadie Hardison, D S Raney, S H Wrinkle, Sim Vaughn, Odis Garrettson, Ted Finn, J A Edmondson, Watts Leach, Cecil Griffin, Jud Clements.

Roberta Hash Janet Wakefield Meadame Harrell Collard Bud Gooch R. S. Hash George Tipps Bill King Paul Leach Neil Gage Beadie Hardison D. S. Raney S. H. Wrinkle Sim Vaughn Odis Garrison Ted Finn J. A. Edmondson Watts Leach Cecil Griffin Jud Clements

Tips On Screw-worm Control For Texas Stockmen

Texas stockmen advised to watch for screw-worms and treat all livestock wounds to prevent infestation. Neal M. Randolph notes mild winters boost worm buildup and recommends EQ-335 smear containing lindane for lasting control with weekly applications, more in severe cases.

Texas Neal M. Randolph Randolph

Anchorage Growth Sparks Debate In Early American City

Anchorage Alaska emerges as a fast growing American city with a population surge from about four thousand in 1940 to a larger figure, drawing attention from local leaders and residents. The brief notes the rapid change and its impact on infrastructure and services.

Anchorage Alaska Quu

Crippa Appointed to Senate to Give GOP Narrow Majority

Ed Crippa, a 55 year old Wyoming businessman, is sworn in to fill the late Sen Les ter C Hent’s term, granting Republicans a one vote Senate edge. Crippa plans no run for re election and cites gratitude to Wyoming Republicans while pledging support for Eisenhower and state interests.

Washington Wyoming Ted) Crippa Lester C. Hent Wayne Morse Ore Crippa GOP Senate C. J. Rogers Rock Springs

West German CDU gains slide in state election

Pro West German voters backed Adenauer’s program in a straight for or against choice. The CDU won 41.27 percent of the vote, down from about 50 percent last September and 37 percent in 1950 state elections, but its seats fell only from 93 to 90 in the 210 member legislature.

Page Adenauer Europe CDU

Cristobal Colon Peak in Colombia Stands Tallest Coastal Mass

The Cristobal Colon peak in Colombia reaches 18 947 feet and is claimed as the loftiest coastal mountain mass in the world. This report notes its height and coastal prominence.

Cristobal Colon Colombia

Biblical riddles and verses about Genesis and Psalms

The query lists verses and asks who was warned to leave Sodom and Gomorrah, notes that the heavens declare the glory of God, urges not to give sleep to the eyes, and asks why the first woman was named Eve referencing Genesis 19 12 Psalm 19 1 Proverbs 6 4 Genesis 3 20.

Sodom and Gommorrah Eve

Peach Jam Recipes From Julie King Featured In American Menu

Georgian peach expert Julie King shares two jam methods using ripe peaches candied ginger and lemon juice. Each recipe yields several jars with steps to boil, foam skim, and seal with hot paraffin or paraffin. Tomorrow's dinner includes lamb stew, mashed potatoes, broccoli, rye bread, peach jam tarts and beverages.

Julie King Georgia

Denison visitors fill Kirkland News roundup

Miss Louise Scott of Denison visits with her cousin Miss Peggy Campsey. W. Dodgen of Austin stays with Mrs. Lorene Holliman and family. Elbert Harrison and Odessa group visit the Caudell Thomas home. Abilene’s John Parker visits Campseys. Several families from O’Brien Childress Gainesville and more stop by relations in Kirkland.

Louise Scott Denison Peggy Campsey W. ©. Dodgen Austin Lorene Holliman John Dodgen Mary Catherine Elbert Harrison Odessa Caudell Thomas Teddie Edd Skinner Olten Marvin Skinner John Parker Abilene John Campsey J. C. Campsey Jess Dennington Edd Dennington O'Brien Troy Moore Johnny C. M. Conway Colleen Childress Greer Weightman G. D. Werner Perry McCord J. B. McCord Gainesville

Tree Bursts Up on Route 113 After Erosion in West Newbury

Motorists were startled to see a 20 foot tree growing in the middle of Route 113 in West Newbury after a hillside embankment slid onto the road during heavy rains. The tree remained standing as officials inspected the scene.

Newbury Mass Route 113 Caver

Graham Entered Army Hospital for Kidney Tests

American evangelist Billy Graham was admitted to a U S Army hospital in Frankfurt for a series of tests after a serious kidney ailment. He arrived from Berlin following a large rally and hopes to fly to Paris, amid controversy over remarks about France and Germany.

Billy Graham United States Army Hospital Dueseldorf Berlin Graham Frankfurt Paris France Germany West Europe

Nixon Benson Speak On GOP Farm Program

Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Agriculture Secretary Ezra Benson urge support for a flexible farm program in a national radio address slated for Monday night 8:35 p.m. est. The House plans a showdown vote this week on a catch-all farm bill that maintains rigid high price supports.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Agriculture Ezra Benson House House Agriculture Committee Nixon Benson ABC

Churchill and Eisenhower Agree On European Unity Stance

Churchill and Eisenhower urged rapid ratification of the EDC, warning that delays by France and Italy would harm Atlantic solidarity. They reaffirmed support for a European unity program sparked by France, with the EDC as one element, promising peace and prosperity in Europe.

Europe France Italy Churchill White House

Hospital Admits and Discharges List

A hospital daily roll shows patients admitted over the weekend and Sunday discharges including Ruby L. Parker Satu Ralph W Shipman La Artie Martin Lynn Lankford Mrs W J Sides ee Mrs O R Bodeen Sunday W H Krigbaum Sunday Mrs C R Holden Sunday Mrs O BE Wheeler Sunday Mrs A V King Monday Discharged Mrs Cal Pearce Sue Travis Bruce Sara Robert Norris Sunday A D Leslie Sunday Carolyn Sue Williams Sunday Mrs R M Hayton Sunday Mrs J S Davidson and baby

Ruby L. Parker Ralph W. Shipman Artie Martin Lynn Lankford W. J. Sides O. R. Bodeen W. H. Krigbaum C. R. Holden O. BE. Wheeler A.V. King Cal Pearce Sue Travis Bruce Sara Robert Norris A. D. Leslie Carolyn Sue Williams R. M. Hayton J. S. Davidson and Baby

Flood Evacuations Reach Del Rio by Helicopters

Floods driven by rains on streams feeding the Rio Grande forced evacuation of a train near Langtry. Passengers were delivered to Del Rio by bus after being flown out by helicopter. the train remained halted until all evacuees were removed.

Mage del Rio Souther Pacific H. A ‘Tenney Rio Grande Langtry Eagle Pass Sli

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Church Young Davis Astronomer West Texas Pecos Valley South Plains Mrs. A. V. King Sr Jack Boney, Jr Parnell Cloyce Holeman Childress Jack Boney Sr Wayne M. Bittle Navy Bittle Japan States Mrs V. L. Bittle High School Odd Cellows Rebekahs Shirley Overby Jo Ann Miller Cold Spring Okla Reed Lockhoof Memphis Bill Hamm Jimmy Ricky Hamm Odd Fellow W. E. Hafner Harold Cordell Wayne Freeman Gene Frisbee James Bartlett E. J. Hassell Jim Martindale Hollis Charlie Anderson Inez Caldwell J. D. Hall Ed Hall High Point Hdc Mrs. Sarratt Collard Home Bill Sarratt Harrell Collard William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy Grace Bradley New York City Lavina Ross Fowler God Peter Bible Daily Gaynor Maddox Food and Markets Kirkland News A. B. Clements Evelyn Ay Edmonton Nancy White Miami Beach Fla Elizabeth Spenter New Press Women's National Club Tex Washington Corves South N Howard E. Newberry
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