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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1963

Page

3

Echo advises to add a scarf for spring ensembles

The publication urges choosing a scarf in a matching or contrasting color to highlight a spring outfit, suggesting accessories as a simple style uplift.

Television Review Highlights California Theme Night

NBC TV aired a humorous look at California focusing on stars and outsiders. It blends irreverence with facts about the state’s defense industry water issues education and migrant labor.

Hollywood UPI Nbc-Tv California Los Angeles Cassius Clay Greenwich Village Palm Springs Lands

Local Weather Sketch and Social News From Childress Area

Five day forecast shows near normal temps for Northwestern Texas with a warm trend, possible showers totaling a tenth to a quarter inch. Sidney Holland of Chatham announces the birth of Charlotte Rebecca on January 11, 1963, at seven pounds three ounces, with grandparents Palmer Massey and Mrs Berta Holland in Childress. Mrs Berta Holland visits Chatham while others travel through Amarillo AFB and Dallas Baylor Hospital news notes include improved Sam Privitt and illnesses of Mrs Dick Bellah.

Childress Texas Sidney Holland Chatham N. J Sid Holl Charlotte Rebecca Palmer Massey Berta Holland Sid Holland Sidney Tom Higley Amarillo Air Force Base Sam Privitt Baylor

Kirkland HDC Meets With Mrs Ellis

Kirkland HD Club gathered Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Virgil Ellis for a program on Food for Your Family by Mrs. Jess Key. Devotion was given by Mrs. Ellis, games led by Mrs. L. V. Royall, secret pal gifts exchanged, and refreshments served to guests and members. Next meeting set for March 27 with Mrs. W. T. Fowler.

Kirkland HD Club Virgil Ellis Jess Key Ellis L. V. Royall FE. W. Perkins Kenneth Ellis Carlene Mmes Fred Clark Earl Cook Dale Driver W. T. Fowler Frank Jackson Vernon Key W. H. Knight Jack Sides Ralph Sides Bernard Gressett Estel Snodgrass Greer Weightman

Edwin Newman shines as NBC narrator amid TV lineup notes

NBC TV offers a droll Edwin Newman as a narrator with sharp wit and a sour undertone in a California broadcast. Judy Garland's daughter Liza Minnelli guests on Jack Paar. Edward G. Robinson appears March 29. Frost’s daughter reads poetry on The Reading Room. Alec Guinness and John Mills star March 31 in Tunes of Glory. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne headline CBS Steel Hour on June 12 in a James Barrie tale.

NBC California Edwin Newman Mort Sahl Hollywood Channel Swim Judy Garland Liza Minnelli NBCTV Jack Paar Edward G. Robinson Robert Frost Cbs-Tv Alec Guinness John Mills ABC

Methodist WSCS Meets for Chinese Dispersion Program

The Methodist WSCS gathered at Mrs. Willis Moran's home for a program on Chinese dispersion in Southeast Asia with Rita Moran and several members in attendance. The GAs met with Mrs John Browning for Journey Into Home Mission, the Sunbeams read a chapter from House of Happiness, and the RAs heard a Cooking While Camping program led by Rev. Calvin Nevels and Bill Robertson with multiple youths present.

WSCS Willis Moran Southeast Asia Rita Moran Mmes A. G. Woods M. H. Conn L. M. Hearn J. A. Stinnett Tell Baptist Journey Into Home John Browning Julia Browning Nancy Nevels Nancy Re House of Happiness Calvin Nevels Jenny and Judy Grantham Billy White Mark Nevels Ras Bill Robertson Alton and Bryan Smith J. D. Phillips Donnie Skinner Larry Browning Ted Jones Billy Jack Bohannon Doy Skinner

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Daily Summary

Admitted include Jake Davis Earl Johnson Mrs Grady Gilliland and Mrs I S Heath. Dismissals list Leroy Reeves Mrs Kenneth Cox Hubert Selman Raymond Jeffery Nona Hughes Mrs Severo Maldonado and baby all today.

Jake Davis Earl Johnson Grady Gilliland I. S. Heath Leroy Reeves Kenneth Cox Hubert Selman Raymond Jeffery Nona Hughes Severo Maldonado

Weather extremes logged across the United States

The UPI report notes Pellston Michigan reached 5 degrees below zero as the day’s low, while Orlando Florida posted a high of 89 degrees.

United Press International U.S. Weather Bureau Pellston Mich Orlando Fla

Visitors and Guests Visit Kirkland Area Families

Social notes list numerous visits and guests across Kirkland and nearby towns. Names include the Jones family of Bakersfield, the McIntyres of Chillicothe, the McWhorters, the Cartlidges with Tab Cochran, the Storms with Johnny and H T Owens, the Bakers and Harpers, and many others from Claude, Claude, Dalhart, Amarillo, Oklahoma, and Quanah dining and staying with local households.

A. B. Clements E. L. Melton W. B. Jones Bakersfield Calif Earl McCurleys Lancaster J. J. McWhorters M. G. Cartlidge Tab Cochran Clovis N.M Clarence McIntyres G. C. McIntyre T. J. Cross Chillicothe Bernard Gressetts Randy James Standridge Claude Bill Roberts Mary Jennifer Odessa M. G. Jones Albert Storms Johnny Owens Amarillo H. T. Owens Childress John Ryder Margie Joyce Seymour Robert Baker Dalhart H. L. Bruce Jr Frank Cochran Albert Cochrans Debbie Electra Holliday B. P. Henderson Albuquerque N. M Dorand Hendersons Earl Cook Vernon Clyde Hackler High Point J. M. Hacklers Joy Lawton Okla Fay Newmans Dumas T. C. Baker Jr Chester Cochran Ann Rena Walker Ricky M. G. Cartridges Jerry Hacklers Cheryl Jerri Ann Wichita Falls J. M. Hackler John LaNove Houston Kirkland Baptist Church Arline Key Canyon Arlie Keys Gus McDaniels Albert Storm T. P. Terrells Quanah Don Coleman

Spring Revue Planned By Ophelia Club

Ophelia Club members met with Mrs. Jim Hutchins and co host Miss William Collier to discuss the Spring Revue plans. Mrs. Don Ferrer won the birthday gift as refreshments were served in Easter rabbit or chick shapes. Participating members included Mines Billy Joe Rothwell Rayford Jones Jack Boney Jr J N Helm Jr Leon Helm Claudia Welch Paul Collins Gerald Fowler Joe Bob Nivens Jerrel Rapp.

Ophelia Club Jim Hutchins William Collier Don Ferrer Billy Joe Rothwell Rayford Jones Jack Boney J.N. Helm Jr Leon Helm Claudia Welch Paul Collins Gerald Fowler Joe Bob Nivens Jerrel Rapp

Pfc Calvin Moore Assigned to 8th Infantry at Fort Riley

Army private first class Calvin Moore son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Moore 1205 W Newcombe St Quanah has been assigned to the 8th Infantry at Fort Riley Kansas He is 21 and a 1960 graduate of Douglas High School The Army Recruiter SFC Maurice A Wilson announced an immediate need for young men to train as helicopter or fixed wing pilots.

Fort Riley Kan AHTNC Calvin Moore Jerry Moore W. Newcombe St Quanah 8Th Infantry Moore Fort Knox Douglas High School U. S. Army SFC Maurice A. Wilson

Wall Street Charter Shows Cautious Outlook For Rally

Richard T. Leahy of J. W. Sparks & Co notes volume dubious despite a rally as market respects support at 655-60. Indicator Digest says a rally must break through recent highs with stronger volume. Fitch Survey foresees further consolidation with downside limited by solid support. Moody's sees no crash, but stocks likely remain weak in coming months.

Wall Street Charter New York UPI Richard T. Leahy J.W. Sparks & Co Fitch

Peron Pathways in Argentine Politics Stir Global Debate

In Buenos Aires last year the armed forces ousted President Frondizi after allowing Peronists to run. Swing Vote could reenter politics if legal barriers clear for Peron, now exiled in Madrid, whose 1955 excommunication over clergy persecution could be lifted only by a public repentance.

Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Peron Madrid Argentina

Senate talkathon ends with Krueger opposing teacher retirement bill

Sen. Culp Krueger pressed his floor speech against a House backed measure to base retirement benefits on a teacher’s top ten years. He warned the retirement system would slip deeper into deficit, as Galveston Sen. A R Schwartz yielded during a talka thon. The Senate adjourned for the weekend with Krueger set to resume Monday.

Sen Culp Krueger A. R. Schwartz Galveston el Campo Krueger Senate

Weather Summary for March 15 1962

The high reached 58 degrees by 5 p.m. Thursday ending at 12 noon Friday. The low fell to 24 degrees in the early hours, with a daytime low of 42 degrees and a 48 degree reading noted for the date.

Keep Britain Tidy Aims to Clean Princess Alexandra Bridal Route

The Keep Britain Tidy group launches a campaign to keep the Princess Alexandra wedding procession route clean. On April 24 they will distribute free rubbish bags to spectators and participants along the route.

ON Tidy London UPI Keep Britain Alexandra

Army pilot enlistment program announces training sites

Eligiblity requires 18 years old high school graduate and willingness to serve as a War rant Officer. Training split between Camp Wolters Texas for rotor craft and Fort Rucker Alabama for fixed wing. Sgt Wilson says all requirements are completed before enlistment and pilot training is guaranteed. Interested youths should contact the Vernon Army Recruiting Station at 1809 Wilbarger St or call LI 26 762 or 24543.

US Army Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Fort Rucker Dothan Ala Wilson Sgt. Wilson Wilbarger St. Vernon

Rain amounts tick up across Texas after light morning showers

The report notes scattered rainfall across Texas with Dallas at .03 inches in the 24 hours ending 6 am, followed by more rain later. Houston recorded .02 inches while Texarkana, Galveston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi each had .01 inches.

Txas Dallas Houston Texarkana Galveston San Antonio Corpus Christi

Market Averages Rally as Dow Jones Edges Higher

Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 2.60 to 676.33 as rails and utilities slip modestly. The broader 65 stocks index gains 0.42 to 240.14 while volume hits 2,100,000 by 1 p.m. in early trading.

Dow-Jones Indus

Pittsburgh Promotes 6 Million Consumer Market Reach

Pittsburgh highlights a vast consumer market of 6 million people within its 56 county trading area to attract advertisers and businesses.

Pittsburgh

Labor unions warn of job cuts in rail rule clash

Brotherhoods for firemen and other railroad workers threaten job eliminations under proposed modernizing work rule changes. They expect Kennedy to appoint an emergency fact finding board for up to 90 days while Labor Secretary Wirtz says the dispute must be settled by the parties. The three page letter criticizes railroad reps for walkouts and urges negotiation as up to 20 percent of 40 000 firemen could lose their jobs.

Shamrockin Irish Scenes Highlight 20 Panhandle Towns

Praised Miss Irish Rose chosen from beauties representing 20 Panhandle towns. Two dances Saturday night cap St Patrick’s fun. Shamrock returns to normal size Sunday for a quiet observance of St Patrick’s Day.

Panhandle St. Patrick’s

First Air Cargo Shipped In 1910 Silk Bolt Record

The first air cargo, a 70 pound silk bolt, was flown in 1910 according to the International Air Transport Association.

United Press International International Air Transport Association

Visit White Stag Room for new colors and fabrics

The notice advertises the White Stag Room in Childress Texas offering all new colors and fabrics. Early choosing is urged to avoid later disappointment.

English Garden Play Shown At East Ward PTA Meeting

Miss Kennedy directed a one act play English Garden for East Ward PTA with student directors Is Keel and Linda Sally. Cast included Pat Davenport Linda Bridges Barry Wakefield and Jackie Petty Lula Mae Carter’s second grade opened with a song and pledge. Also announced officers for the next term and expressed birthday wishes.

Nellie Agnes Kennedy East Ward PTA Is Keel Linda Sally Pat Davenport Linda Bridges Barry Wakefield Jackie Petty Lula Mae Carter

American Legion Auxiliary Birthday Party and Social Calendar

American Legion and Auxiliary celebrate a birthday party at 7 30 p m at the Community Center with singing. Community Club hosts a 7 30 p m event. MyF Sub District meeting set for 2 p m at King Memorial Church.

American Legion and Auxiliary Community Center MYF King Memorial Church

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Ensemble Echo Beautiful Television Review Kirkland Hdc U.S. 60 Plainview Congress Motor Mexico Congress Cer Hospital News Kirkland News Wall Street Charter Indicator Digest Moody's Investors Service Legislature Ruy Diaz de Lincoln Achaia New York T&t Mont Ward N. Am Avia Penney J Cwena Phillips Eeeees Procter & Gam Oioes Vee's Reyn Tob Obewens Safeway Schlumberge Sears Shell Sinclair Skelly Sae Seae Socony Mobil Sperry Rand Sunray Eee OLD Fidlers Featuring Shorty City Auditorium Shamrock Ino Jerry Turk Stover Miss Kennedy Jimmy Hackler Roy King Don Carmack Jack Felton Monty Cameron Annie Gordon J. A. Jackson W. D. Felton Hattie Lambert T. R. Whitehead L. H. Holtman Fred Harry Cordell Leeman Weir Howard Preston Ruthie McMinn Bruce 4Th St. NE Hargrave
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