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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1963

Page

3

Varsity Calendar Highlights Spring Socials And Purchases

Senior calendar lists numerous May gatherings including salads ice creams breakfasts and dinners hosted by locals such as Mrs. J B Holland Mrs. Henry Bake and Mrs. W J Pleming. Events feature honor of Sandra Dement pool team members Sha ron Molloy and Linda Key and include multiple co hosted suppers at homes and community venues across May 3 to May 22.

Sandra Dement Chetheam Sharon Molloy Sherry Sides Linda Key J. B. Holland Henry M Paula Leach W. J. Pleming Bill Lanham Jack Privitt A. M. Wood James Eddy James Don Seal J. Frank Inman Carrell Seal Sim Vaughn Jack Pruitt Bruce Patterson Billy Sarrels Larry Clifton Max McClendon Charles Mitchell Vaughn Odis Garrison Gay’s Ave R.E. Conway Pamela Hughes Morris Higley Joe Don Hopkins Hiway Cafe Jim Wilcoxson Henry Hankins Arthur Caradine Aubra Hankins Diane Veal Bob Wilson Suzie Wilson Preston Stevens Obert Stevens Johnny McConnell Fair Park Ronnie Lawrence Johnny McConnel

Central Christian Church honors seniors at family night dinner

A large piano centerpiece dominated the head tables at Central Christian Church for a family night supper honoring seniors Kay Ann Eatherly and Wayne Havens. Speakers included Clarence Carter, with solos by Julie Hampton and others, and Bibles presented by Arvene Bellah.

Central Christian Church Kay Ann Eatherly Wayne Havens Clarence Carter Julie Hampton Jerry Hampton Carolyn Jarrell Hugh Burchett Nita Webb Arvene Bellah Earl Blakley Fay Eatherly Paul Havens Bob Ward David Baker Paul Eubank Linda Williams John Sims Cheryl Decker Ron Dishman

Television Review: Kennedy White House Reception on NBC

NBC aired a one hour open door White House reception for Congressional Medal of Honor winners from the White House lawn. The program centered on Kennedy as host with the first children watching from a balcony.

Hollywood UPI Kennedy Nbc-Tv White House Lawn White House Show Business Weekly Variety

Local Weather and Community Notices Update

Northwestern Texas enjoys a warming trend with temperatures 2 to 6 degrees above normal and little precipitation. Partly cloudy through Saturday with a high of 86 in Childress. Local births and hospital updates feature a daughter born at St Anthony’s and another at Childress General Hospital. Farewell notes and local society items include hospital stays and Rotary club activity. The Channel Swim notes Arthur Godfrey may fill in for Johnny Carson while CBS shows no TV contract.

Texas Vernon Trent Amarillo St. Anthony's Hospital Ernest Rea Tell Loren Trent Carey Buddy Bryant Childress General Hospital T. E. Rutledge All Saint's Hospital Fort Worth Arthur Godfrey CBS Johnny Carson Nbc-Tv Hugh Downs

Hospital admissions and dismissals list

Admitted entries include Mrs. Buddy Bryant on Thursday Gene Chapman on Thursday Mrs. J M Cochran on Thursday Mrs. Jim Phillips of Tell on Thursday Lorene Maxwell on Thursday Jessie Maxwell on Thursday Mrs Elizabeth Jarrell today W A Bearden today Mrs Kate Rigsby today Dismissed: Mrs J W Bryant and baby.

Buddy Bryant Gene Chapman J. M. Cochran Jim Phillips Tell Lorene Maxwell Jessie Maxwell Elizabeth Jarrell W. A. Bearden Kate Rigsby J. W. Bryant Baby

Notable Political Team Heads Local Executive Slate

President Jim Ragsdale and vice president elect Gene Blackwell lead a local ticket with Secretary Willard Williams and J. W. Hamilton in a forthcoming election. The group highlights governance priorities and community outreach initiatives.

Jim Ragsdale Gene Blackwell Willard Williams J. W. Hamilton

San Angelo Pan American college bills face final House vote

The San Angelo and Pan American college bills cleared Senate origin and move to final House approval next week. Lawmakers expect Gov. Connally to sign. the measures would join the state system in September 1965. The tax bill also passed 28-1, revising the sales tax and extending the franchise tax.

San Angelo Senate House John Connally Hig Edinburg George Parkhouse Dallas Byron Tunnel James Cotten Weatherford Bill Hollowell Grand Saline James Slider Naples Ben Barnes DeLeon Bob Johnson Houston Harding Dorsey Hardeman

Birthday greetings for several individuals across events

Tomorrow marked with wishes for Buddy Wilcoxson Rober Kiker Sonny Arnold and Sunday greetings to John R. Robinson W. E. Garrison Garland Henderson Mrs. Dana Morris Mrs. Bobby Garrison. Also note United Press International reports Minot North Dakota low of 24 and Blythe California high of 96.

Buddy Wilcoxson Rober Kiker Sonny Arnold John R. Robinson W. E. Garrison Garland Henderson Dana Morris Bobby Garrison United Press International U.S. Weather Bureau Minot N.D Blythe Calif

Implications plan for 1964 wheat crop debated

The 1964 wheat plan stirs a fight over price supports and supply management. Supporters say approval shifts to tighter regulation and could save about 700 million in farmer payments, while opponents warn it endangers the entire program and could raise farm debt.

Agriculture Department Department

Seals Bring Bounties in Boston England Fishermen

In Boston England seal noses fetch 2.80 dollars each as proof before fishermen receive their bounty. The practice requires a seal schnozzle to be produced as evidence for the payment.

Boston England

Fragmented Word Puzzle Clue List Yields Many Entries

A scrambled set of crossword style clues ranges from clothing terms to animals and verbs. Entries include Italian builder, animosity, arboreal homes, Hebrew month, and an Oriental guitar with varied definitions.

Almanac May 3 1963 historic events highlights

On May 3 1963 the Almanac notes key events and celestial details for the day including the 123rd day of the year with 242 remaining. It recalls Lincoln's body return to Springfield Illinois in 1865 and other historical milestones from 1939 1944 and 1948.

United Press International Venus Mars Abraham Lincoln Springfield Ill Chungking China Harvard University U.S. Supreme Court

King Leads Birmingham Demonstration For Desegregation

Thousands of Negroes gathered at a church in Birmingham as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr addressed students for 20 minutes. He announced plans for a large drive to desegregate lunch counters and improve employment standards, following demonstrations that led to more than 750 arrests. King warned of an all out effort to confront segregation and called for ministers and supporters from at least 20 cities.

Martin Luther King Jr South Birmingham King Justice Department Jamie Moore United States

Thought for the Day Quote From Rabelais

A newspaper note presents a thought for the day attributing a line to French satirist Rabelais about restraint. The quote likens drinking to a sponge, reflecting a humorous moral on moderation.

Rabelais

Young would-be sword-swallower fails first test

In Swindon England 10 year old George Kitching tried to swallow a three inch pen knife during a test. The blade was closed and doctors said nature should take its course.

Swindon England UPI George Kitching

Memorial Flag Dedication for Ron Payne at First Methodist

Fern Maddox and family placed new sanctuary flags as a memorial to Ron Payne. Dedication remarks praised purity nobility truth devotion and sacrifice of those who served and of the Lord. Payne, a World War II veteran, had worked at Singers before his death.

Ronnie Payne Fern Maddox Payne Armed Services

Beginner Sunbeam Band Welcomes New Members

The Beginner Sunbeam Band held its regular weekly meeting with singing and a story. Refreshments were served to two new members, Karen Collins and Keith Edwards, and to Kirk Edwards, Jana Davis, Beverly Dill, Nita Jackson, Dawn Sanders, Jim Shelton, Stewart, Debbie Warren, St Williams, and leader Mrs. Bennie Jackson.

Sunbeam Karen Collins Keith Edwards Kirk Edwards Jana Davis Beverly Dill Nita Jackson Dawn Sanders Jim Shelton Stewart Debbie Warren St Williams Bennie Jackson

Mrs B F Adams Hosts Friends In High Point

Mrs B F Adams entertained a small group at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Spring flowers adorned the house and refreshments were served to Miss Joyce Howard and a list of attendees including Mrs W E Andrews, Ernest Aran, J E Begley, Floyd Biddy, Charlene Clements, E B Conner, W L Foster, Clyde HatkKler, Richard Holeman, Lyle Huddleston, Elbert Kelley, Joe Lyles and Jewell Terry.

B.F. Adams High Point B. F. Adams Joyce Howard Mmes W. E. Andrews Ernest Aran J. E. Begley Floyd Biddy Charlene Clements E.B. Conner W. L. Foster Clyde Hatkkler Richard Holeman Lyle Huddleston Elbert Kelley Joe Lyles Jewell Terry

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