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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1963

Page

3

Perky Crisp Coffee Coats Brighten Spring Mood

An upbeat ad rhapsodizes coffee coats in bright spring colors. It promises a lively metabolism boost and a gay, happy mood all day. Try one on to feel the effect.

Television In Review: Skelton Show Too Long And Crude

Hollywood columnist critiques CBS TV's Red Skelton hour for padded stretched sketches and long musical numbers. He contrasts with Edward G Robinson and notes ABC's Endless Theatre trend. critic cites lack of freshness and rising crudity in Skelton's monologue and pantomime.

Hollywood UPI Cbs-Tv Edward G Robinson Skelton Robinson Abc-Tv Sid Caesar Paris New York

Social Calendar Events and Meetings Listed

Thursday events include Larkspur Club with Mrs F I Taylor at 3 p m South Childress HDC 2 30 pm Home Economics Club at WDC 3 pm CYW HDC 9 am South Childress HDC at Mrs Elizabeth Jarrels 2 30 pm Friday North Childress HDC 2 pm American Legion and Auxiliary celebrate 44th birthday at 7 30 pm Sunday MYF Sub District meets at 2 pm at King Memorial Church

Larkspur Club F I Taylor South Childress Home Economics Club WDC CYW Elizabeth Jarrel North Childress American Legion and Auxiliary MYF King Memorial Church

Tell Club Program on Family Food Tonight

Tell HDC meets at Mrs. Tom Goff's home for a special program titled Food for Your Family presented by Mrs. Charlie Witten. Mrs. Goff led the devotional from 1 Corinthians, roll call answered with my pet peeve, and a covered dish luncheon follows improvements to two cemeteries on March 21. New members Mrs. Bobby Henderson and Mrs. Leon Phillips are welcomed.

Charlie Whitten Tell Hdc Tom Goff Bobby Henderson Leon Phillips Virgil Gambol LaRue Gambol A. M. Byrnes Jimmy Motes Roy Wyeal Truman Mabry Cecil Carrick Hall Burton Willis Moran Jim Phillips Raymond Golden L. M. Hearn A. G. Woods J. A. Stinnett Audrey Testerman

4 H Clubs Cws Manners Dress Program Highlights

A 4-H clubs program on manners and dress was conducted for the High Point 411 Club by Mary Ann and James Roy Austin Frank Howard Vicki Mullens Louene Mullens Brett Parr Van Bearden Donna Bearden and Sharlotte Howard. The group led the motto pledge and flag pledge with various members taking roles. adults and members names listed, plus a birthday greeting section for Mrs Bert Hargrave Sharon Briley Jack Wilson and others.

High Point 411 Club Mary Ann James Roy Austin Frank Howard Vicki Mullens Louene Mullens Brett Parr van Bearden Donna Bearden Sharlotte Howard Carol Mahan Donnie McCain Charlotte Howard U. S Juanita Kelley Pat Painter Lily Mahan Betty Painter Lila Holman Sharon Painter David McCain Danny Patterson Paula Parr Bruce Patterson Wilson Holman Freddie McCain Lenard Hill Mark Parr Henry Hunter Larry Patterson Robert Holman Don Bearden Bruce Parr Andy Scott Harry Cox Hill

TV notes and comedy acts highlight week

A review mentions a warm stage presence and a backstage janitor pantomime. Marilyn Maxwell sings three numbers in a mid show guest spot. NBC TV confirms Robert Taylor stars next season in a semi documentary weekly series about HEW field activities with Loggia as his aide. Udall guests on Discovery 63 and Day on Today. Paar hosts March 29 with Brooks Hays. Also fashion notes describe ya ya spring dresses with dropped waistlines.

California Marilyn Maxwell Swim Nbc-Tv Robert Taylor U S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Loggia Taylor Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall ABC- TV Edward Day Nbc-Tvs Jack Paar Brooks Hays Kennedy

WMU Circles conduct Spiritual Life Development lessons

Sally Ann Fite Circle and four others meet in homes to hear talks on Spiritual Life Development and Community Missions Mrs Clifton Webb each circle asks two members to visit Sunday School to encourage WMU enlistment Calendar of Prayer read and prayers offered for missionaries others share in programs and refreshments noted multiple members named as participants

Sally Ann Fite Frank Douglas Clifton Webb WMU Ada Hensley Jim Collins Billy Graham Japan Julius Stevens George Spear Frank Decker Charlie Fletcher Webb Collins J. D. Johnson Margaret Simpson Stevens Hensley Doyle Doyle Circle W. L. Painter Morris Davis Mmes Don Gallagher Henry Baker Jr Gene Stewart Fred Becker Sharpley Circle Johnny Williams Mmes. Williams Ed Hays Jess Vandiver C. J. Lyons Vandiver Carl Hudson B. F. Loveless E. T. Pistole David Burnham Ziegler Circle Ziegler Eugene Smith Jerry Collins Mines, Smith Jerry Jackson D. O. Nash Bob Collins

Local Forecast and Birth Announcements

Decreasing cloudiness through Thursday with warmer conditions. Low tonight 31 and high Thursday 63 for Childress. Mrs. Jimmy Don Scott of Dallas announces the birth of daughter Kelly Louise on March 11. Rita Diane Crump born March 12 at 1 30 PM in Quanah Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces. Grandparents listed for both families. Other local notices include hospital patient and visitor updates in Amarillo and Childress.

Childress Jimmy Don Scott Dallas Kelly Louise Leonard Trosper C. C. Scott Donald Crump Rita Diane Quanah Memorial Hospital Arless Crump C. G., Rascoe S. M Fenner

Ashby Family Reunion Held at Community House

The Ashby family reunion gathered at the Community House in Chil dress with covered dishes at noon. Attendees included the Gard ner and Ashby families from Amarillo, Victoria, Sterling City, Hereford, McClain, Tell, and nearby relatives such as the Sev/Seals and Glovers.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary

Hospital notes report admissions for Melton Havins on Tuesday, Mrs John Dodgen on Tuesday, Mrs C J Lyons today, Mrs Homer Compton today. Discharges include Mrs Craig Sanders and baby today, Marvin Dupree today, Mrs E J Black today, and Mrs Albert Bird and baby today.

Dow Jones Averages Rise Across All Sections

United Press International reports Dow Jones averages climbing with the industrials at 677.50 up 2.30, rails 151.63 up 0.72, utilities 134.45 up 0.20, and the 65-stock index at 240.05 up 0.79. Trading shows 580,000 shares by 1 p.m. and 870,600 by noon.

United Press International Dow Jones Indus

Faye Stanfield Confined at Home by Illness

Mrs. Faye Stanfield was confined to her home today due to illness. The report notes she is resting at her residence and air in the city reflects concern for her health.

Faye Stanfield

Flood waters threaten Tennessee and beyond

Rescue work by Red Cross National Guardsmen and volunteers continues as emergency shelters stay open. A Harlan mother Jean Young describes her home ruined and family displaced. Three Southern Railway passenger trains were halted overnight in eastern Tennessee by floods and mud slides before resuming today amid new flood threats in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Red Cross National Tennessee Knoxville Mississippi South Carolina

Borger Tests Spark Privacy Debate At School Board

In Borger the school board defends controversial tests amid parental protests as nine mothers protested last December. The board says tests will only be given to problem children with parental consent and cooperation, with extraordinary measures to ensure staff awareness.

St Pat's Day Green Loaf Recipe by Gaynor Maddox

Green St Patricks Day loaf recipe by Gaynor Maddox mixes molded avocado and tuna in a gelatin leaf with lime flavor and green coloring. It yields 5 to 8 servings and uses tuna pimiento lemon juice celery seed and French dressing with a two layer sandwich filling. It is set in a loaf pan and garnished with hard boiled eggs and pepper rings.

Gaynor Maddox Assa Erin

Residents Honor O A Johnsons With Going Away Gift

Mr and Mrs O A Johnson were honored by Tell residents with wooden wall plaques as they move from Tell after decades of service. Oscar Glover, N T Maxwell, Tom Goff, Sam Peery and others joined in the tribute. Johnsons long-time Tell residents retire to a new home in Pampa after he kept the Tell Gin and she taught at Tell School for years.

Tell O. A. Johnson Messrs and Mines Oscar Glover N. T. Maxwell Tom Goff Sam Peery Roy Wygal J. D. Hudson Frankie Childers J. W. Bryant Ted Montgomery H. J. Henderson J. Stinnett G. O. Garrison J. 3. Wyatt A. T. Fox Virgil Gambel George Weir Frannie Neeley Charlene the Johnsons Tel Pampa Johnson

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