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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

2

Trophies Awarded at Club Luncheon Golf Event

Mrs Roy Barr presided at the Country Club luncheon of the Woman's Golf Association where trophies were presented to winners. First place went to Mrs P McConnell, second to Mrs C B Gloar, runners up were Mrs Pat Jones and Mrs Myrle Dunn, with consolations to Mrs Dey Compton and Mrs George Barry.

Woman's Golf Association Roy Barr Country Club P. McConnell C. B. Gloar Pat Jones Myrle Dunn Dey Compton George Barry Lee Hollingsworth E. E. Chesnutt

Birthday Wishes Share Joy for Several Community Members

Wednesday greetings go to Mrs. Otha Weaver Mrs. Jimmy Leslie Co L Smith Reid B Hughes and today to Mrs. Sam Privitt E R Reeves Joan Black Barron Dewey Rothwell H H Pennell and others in the community. The message accompanies best wishes and smiles for notable locals.

Otha Weaver Jimmy Leslie Co. L. Smith Reid B. Hughes Sam Privitt E. R. Reeves Joan Black Barron Dewey Rothwell H. H. Pennell

Fourth Of July Safety Drive Opened By WDC

The Woman's Department Club of Childress led by Mrs. Morgan Preston joins 11 million members of the Texas and General Federations of Women's Clubs in a telephone safety drive to urge careful driving during the July Fourth holiday. Local chairs target 100 percent licensed-driver contact as Childress marks Traffic Safety Week with Mayor Preslar proclaiming July 3 1955 as Safety Week and urging public cooperation.

Woman's Department Club of Childress Morgan Preston Texas Federation General Federation of Women’s Club L. W. McClendon Paul Ord Civic James Allen Charles Boyd Herman Smith John Ballew National Safety Council H. C. Preslar General Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Movement For Traffic Safety Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Safety Association Worthwil Texas Federation of Women''s Clubs

Weather Ahead Warm with Scattered Thunderstorms in West Texas

Partly cloudy warm conditions with scattered thunderstorms forecast for the Panhandle, South Plains and Pecos Valley from Thursday into Friday. Residents in Amarillo host Mrs. Ochis Garrison and Brenda and Mrs. Eddie Johnson. Various local visits noted including Garrison family and trips to Ponce City Oklahoma and Torrance California.

West Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos Valley Amarillo Ochis Garrison Brenda Eddie Johnson Childress Office Supply Garrison Carl Brugel Dimmitt Gordon Garrison Engleside F. C. Briley Ponce City Okla W. T. Larned Barbara Louise Karen Torrance Calif Bethel Larned Sfyatt Kings Lubbock Tommy Earl Scarbrough Genta Vaughn Dwayne Powers Scarbrough Freddy Dan Lowe Myrta Bybee Windhurst Raymond Hander Freddie Meek Troy Boykin John Mitchell

News Items About People You Know Return to Fort Riley

Returnees from furlough at their parents are Mrs. L. M. Dobbs Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Boykin and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell. The boys depart for Germany for 30 months on July 13.

Fort Riley L. M. Dobbs W. W. Boykin Harry Mitchell Germany Childress Office Supply

Carmichael Mystery Ties Dickinson Slayings to Florida Trail

Two waitresses identify Carmichael photo as a dead ringer for the man seen with Mrs. McPherson. Carmichael's Steinhatchee Florida origin matches the Dickinson case link as the killer reportedly traveled from Florida to California. Mrs. McPherson's 1953 Ford was stolen, like Mrs. Winnebauer's vehicle, and remains unfound.

Carmichael Dickinson Ruby Krueger Doris Fillip McPherson Steinhatchee Fla Florida Everglades Florida California Winterbauer

Graveside Rites Held For Youth Kenneth Ray Sims

Graveside rites for Kenneth Ray Sims, 15, were to be held at 4 pm in Chil dress cemetery. Sims died Tuesday after an illness of about one month. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday in Amarillo under Boxwell Funeral Home. The body consists of almost 50 percent water, which must be replaced continually.

Kenneth Ray Sims Childress Sims Amarillo Boxwell Funeral Home

IRA Kenney Donations List Comes From Keeney Family Fund

A long list of donors to the Keeney Family Fund appears in the notice. Benefactors include H J Rogers Estelline Vera Swafford Jack Kindle J A Steed and many others across Texas communities and churches. The compilation acknowledges support from individuals and families such as Weldon Hayes of Waxahachie Kirkland Baptist Church and Union Flat HDC among numerous named contributors.

Keeney Family Fund H J. Rogers Estelline Vera Swafford Jack Kindle J. A. Steed TEL First Baptist Church Claude Byrd Weldon Hayes Waxahachie Paul Pierce Glen Kinney C. ©. Trolinder Sarah Beth Rhodes Clyde Perkins Houston Powell S. E. May Arvin Bellah Rogers Nell M. H. Tarentine Mr. Wakefield W. L. Foster E. Aran Ray Hines Littleton Havens J. H. Garner Erick Martin Arlie Key Dick Henderson W. P. Fowler George B. Howard M. W. Ralston Sam Miller Clarence Carter Kirkland Baptist Church Union Flat Hdc Midlotham A. L. Williams Ray Stone, Jr Letha Milligan Edd Blalock J. H. Mitchell A. H Brachwitz R. H. Adams Lockney Mothel Wharton Amarillo Terrell Richardson W. O. Hughes George Kirby Roy Estell Fred Helms Larry Reeves J. D. Risinger Mr. Welch John Fred Lindsey Paul Taylor Sybie Williams J O. Craven Oscar Butler J A. Lumpkin, Jr Malone A. M. Page B. Porterfield L. A. McGaughy R. M. Toland Benn Cook H. C. Tyler W. J. Sides Gertrude Holt Buddy Cline Jess Long Virgil Ellis L. V. Royall Jim Mitchell Charles Harrison R. W. Denton Joe Howard G. A. Walker C. A. Dobbs G. W. Morler J. C Tomb B. W. Handy Addie Dylant A. B. Tomb Frank Dakil W. G Scott and Family Jim Eason B. ¥. Eason Pink Close Buster Garner

Hospital Notes Dismissed: Mrs W C Wathall and Baby

Hospital notes report Mrs Walter C Wathall and her baby were discharged on Wednesday. The mother and infant were listed as doing well with no complications noted at the time of release. Officials confirmed routine postnatal checkups are advised.

Shakespeare Authorship Debate Draws Global Attention

London reports Dr. Leslie Wotson argues Shakespeare wrote the works while American critic Calvin Hoffman backs Marlowe as the author. Hotson’s archival study links Twelfth Night to Elizabeth I's court with Duke Orsino and a Russian envoy among guests, and notes Lord Herbert stayed away amid scandal.

London Leslie Wotson William Shakespeare Calvin Hoffman Britain Christopher Marlowe Shakespeare Bacon Society Sir Francis Bacon Elizabeth Virginio Orsino Barcelona Italy Duke Orsino Grigori Mikhalin Boris Goudonov Hotson William Lord Herbert Mary Fitton Lord Herbert

Eisenhower asks Congress for 6.3 million to start Markham Ferry

President Eisenhower requested 6.3 million dollars from Congress to begin construction of the Markham Ferry project in Oklahoma. The proposal aims to advance river transportation by enabling new ferry operations in the state.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Markham Oklahoma

Miss Universe Entrant From California Named

Donna Schury of Garden Grove was selected to represent California in the Miss Universe pageant in Long Beach on July 20. The 18 year old brunette has blue eyes and measurements 36 24 35.

del Mar Calif Donna Schury Garden Grove California Long Beach Brunetet

Governor Muskie Faces Tax Claim in Court

Washington authorities seek 566.10 from Maine Governor Edmund S. Muskie for back income taxes. Muskie, a Democrat, denies the debt and has appealed in tax court.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine Muskie

Escapee Guilty of Murder in Florida Prison Break

In Lake Butler Florida George Heroux 25 was found guilty of murder of a prison official committed during an April escape attempt and received a life sentence. He previously staged another failed escape when recaptured after breaking from a guard. In other news Acting Interior Secretary Davis announced July 29 open settlement of over 211000 acres of southwestern Alaska public lands that had been set aside for military use.

Lake Butler Fla George Heroux Heroux Washington Alaska Interior Clarence A. Davis

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