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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1968

Page

3

Price urges rural growth plan at Haiphong meeting

Congressman Price, a farmer on the Agriculture Committee, argues for tax incentives to move business into rural areas and warns that farm numbers shrink as land and farms decline. He notes a high parity ratio and calls for practical solutions amid migration and regulatory pressure. The session, introduced by Billy Don McKee, offered refreshments to attendees.

Porntage Washington United States Congressman Price Department of Agriculture Agriculture Committee U.S. House of Representatives Price

Martin Services Held Here Saturday

Final rites for Melvin A. Martin aged 80 were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Luther Bradley and Rev. R. H. Knight officiating. Burial followed at Quanah Cemetery. Martin died Thursday from injuries in a truck crash.

Melvin A. Martin Bible Baptist Church Luther Bradley R. H. Knight Quanah Newberry Martin

Hospital Admission and Discharge Blitz

Admitted persons include Mrs Lawana Skinner and Jake Swafford on Friday along with Mrs Marvin A Kennedy and Mrs Rodney Copeland. Dismissals list Nike Trosper Donald Miller and Mrs O J Rickman and Mrs Claude Martin on Friday.

Lawana Skinner Jake Swafford Marvin A. Kennedy Rodney Copeland Nike Trosper Donald Miller O. J. Rickman Claude Martin

Local Forecast and Weekend Visits Highlight Community News

Partly cloudy and cooler with a high in the mid 70s and a low in the upper 50s. Families from Tulsa to Amarillo and Lorenzo visit relatives in Childress and nearby towns. Kristy Huddleston, daughter of Eddie and, undergoes a tonsillectomy in Amarillo. she is reported to be recovering at home.

Lucille Nabors Kent Childress Nabors Tulsa Oklaa Christi Kristy On Eddie Huddleston Amarillo St. Anthony’s Hospital E. J. Huddleston Diane Texas Tech Lubbock Kristy Tommy Fisher Marion Larson Lorenzo

Proposal for a full time promoter for Childress area

The writer urges hiring a full time promoter to advance industry and local growth in Childress. He invites residents to a Town Hall to hear details, weighs the cost, and argues the community may either fund the effort or miss potential progress. He encourages participation to decide if such a position should exist.

Morris Higley Childress

Wanted 20 Homes For Sherwin Williams Exterior Finish

Childress area homeowners can apply a new PVC veneer exterior wall paneling at very low cost. Miracle Finish promises 30 year written guarantee, better insulation, and reduced AC heat costs. Call 937-3311 Mr. McAlwain for an appointment and financing options.

Childress Mr. McAlwain

News Items About People You Know

Michael Ehrle and Chico Villegas from North Texas State University spend the weekend with Michael’s mother Mrs. Leo Ehrle and Mrs. Frank Ehrle in Childress. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barnett with Danny and Carol from Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stone Canyon with Clais Rowland relatives over the weekend. West Texas State University students Billy Cates Sylvester Ricks Don Martin and Richie Cates visit their parents here this weekend. Vaughn Parrish family and Kay Sutter family among Boulder Colorado visitors staying with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Key.

Michael Ehrle Chico Villegas North Texas State University Michael Leo Ehrle Frank Ehrle Childress Marvin Barnett Danny Carol Memphis Phillip Stone Canyon Clais Rowland Billy Cates Sylvester Ricks Don Martin Richie Cates West Texas State University Canyon Vaughn Parrish Kim Kay Sutter Jeana Bobby Boulder Colo Jess Key

Lois Fabrics Offers Broad Range of Textiles

The Finest And Largest Selection Of Fabrics is advertised with crepes blends laces cottons knits voiles dotted Swiss and more. Shop Lois today and make your selection.

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Town

Pfc Claude Wilks on 30 day emergency leave from the Panama Canal Zone visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. M Wilks. Mr and Mrs James Grantham of Plainview visit their parents and other relatives. Andy Scott Sr of Kermit and his son Andy from Texas A&M visit friends. Diana Bracy of Texas Tech spends weekend with her mother Mrs. Alice Bracy.

Pfc Claude Wilks R. M Wilks Panama Canal Zone James Grantham Plainview H. H. Grantham Jatmy Evans Andy Scott Sr Kermit Andy Texas A&m Diana Bracy Texas Tech Mrs Alice Bracy

Willis couple announce birth of son at Childress General

Mr and Mrs Larry Willis announce the birth of a son at 4 15 a m Saturday in Childress General Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces.

Larry Willis Childress General Hospital

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