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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
3
Advertises a summer sale with large selections of dresses skirts and hats. Dresses priced now at 8.98 with 12.08 likely previous price. Skirts and hats offered in two price points with hats at 2.98. Indicates a broad discount event in a department store.
Mari lyn Picard 28 oversees the fingerprinting department of Faurot Inc a maker of crime detection products She serves as consultant travels to police chiefs meetings and lectures on fingerprinting She co develops an inkless newborn footprint pad in Asbury Park for the New Jersey police chiefs convention Her husband Pierre is a co worker and her father mentored her in the field with two young children at home.
Officers and members of Business and Professional Women's District 10 met in Vernon for a luncheon and planning session about the District Conference in Childress on September 24 and 25. District Director Mrs. Sheila Sharpe of Wichita Falls led the meeting with representatives from Graham Olney Bowie Wichita Falls Quanah Memphis Jacksboro Wellington and Childress. Childress attendees included President Mrs. Emma Sharp and Alyeen Ater as General Co Chairman, along with Publicity Chairman Mrs. Emmin Ehrle Mrs Mamie Green Mrs Mary Witcher and Nell Rogers.
Jackson Mississippi UPI reports Chancellor W T Horton refused a woman's request to appear in shorts at her divorce trial saying a divorce action approaches the solemnity of a funeral. The remark drew attention to courtroom attire standards during family court proceedings.
Joyce Jameson, a comedian known for mimicking Marilyn Monroe, recounts her five year pursuit of fame through Monroe impressions. Director Billy Wilder initially resisted yet laughed when she showcased her mimicry and later offered a tryout, leading toward potential film work after a backward wearing of Marilyn’s dress.
Wellington Equity Fund released about half its portfolio details with reasons for buyers, noting only two holdings match the Dow Jones list General Electric and Eastman Kodak. The fund stresses ongoing professional oversight and diversification to reduce risk amid growth in broadcasting plastics cosmetics and electronics.
Partly cloudy with little temperature change through Wednesday. Widely scattered thundershowers late afternoon and evening. Low tonight 72, high tomorrow 103. Mr and Mrs Bill Hayes welcome daughter born 11 54 am June 27 at Childress General Hospital weighing eight pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Ernest Merrell Smith announce son Charles Samuel born June 2 in San Fernando Trinidad. Paternal grandmother Mrs S E Smith of Childress and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Henley Hargaves of Trinidad. Here and there Mrs Naomi English and Mrs Mary Alice Watson and daughter.
Janet of Los Angeles visits Amarillo en route home after seeing George Wests and friends. Mrs. Lloyd Moyer and Paula Nannette of Richmond California visit relatives here on the way to their home. Mrs. Ed Murphy and Mrs. Watts Leach visit Wichita Falls with Mrs. Harold Cawthon who is in critical condition.
Beth Ann Boltz becomes the first woman to receive a commission as a second lieutenant in Pennsylvania State Universitys Air Force ROTC. She trained across multiple states, studied Russian, and earned a Chicago Tribune gold medal for leadership and character.
The three day Camp Fire Day Camp opened in Fair Park with over 80 Camp Fire and Blue Bird members present. The session continues Wednesday at 8 am with all city members invited. Opening ceremonies featured Jerry Don Henderson Webelos Danny Knight and Phyllis Preston. A Fire Building demonstration was given by Preston Stevens and Chris King. Music followed by Mrs Russell Jones.
Three London debutantes announce a July 7 event at the London Zoo to mark their social introductions. The planned affair blends early summer society with a public setting at a famous city attraction.
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