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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
3
A concise feature notes how influential figures shape contemporary design trends as they travel from Europe to global destinations. It highlights pace, approach, and audience appeal without naming specific individuals or events.
Police and court notes describe a chaotic exchange involving a bomb scare and gun battle, with references to individuals in San Clemente and Florida. The garbled OCR mentions pneumonia, a Monday event, and a long firefight with crossfire.
In Alabama, UPI reports a jumble of numbers and a brief mention of Sue Stock, 19, whose comment on Beatle hair and youths reflects a clash of fashion ideas among young people. The passage blends stats with a snapshot of era style and attitudes.
Mrs. Orville K. Smith and Mrs. Mary Jo Johnson were initiated into Gamma Kappa Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at a closing meeting in Clarendon. From Childress attended Mrs. Royal Robinson Mrs. Gertrude Watkins and Mrs. Sam White with Robinson installed as president.
Mrs James Terry of Cee Vee hosted the Sorosis Club Thursday with Mrs W H Worley leading a program on international affairs Glancing topics included Alaska Mexico Honduras and South America Assisting were Mrs C A Brooks Mrs Jeddie Crampton Mrs Zack Isbell and Mrs Allen Holley Club president Mrs Grover Wilson noted roses planted at Cattle County courthouse grounds thrived as a beautification project Mrs Jessie Thomas offered the closing prayer Refreshments followed Other attendees included Mrs B L Mayo Mrs J E Norris Mrs G A Mayes Arrie Bohner B B Biddy and guest Mrs Leslie Carrick. Mrs M Robertson is slated to host May 19 for the next meeting and officer installation.
Albania, a Balkan republic, rose to power with Communists in 1945, severed relations with the United States in 1948, broke with the Soviet Union in 1961 over de Stalinization, and has since cultivated close ties with Communist China.
California strawberries headline a chilled dessert idea titled Strawberries in the Snow. The recipe serves six and features fresh berries, custard, and meringues with steps for preparing berries, meringues, and custard, plus serving directions.
UPI reports President Johnson guided a one hour NBC-TV tour of his central Texas Hill Country home. The program highlighted his roots, with sensitive photography and a musical score by Glenn Paxton enhancing the landscape and themes. Reporter Ray Scherer conducted off the cuff conversations with the President and local figures. The piece drew comparisons to Kennedy era TV chats and suggested an earlier air time would broaden viewership.
The 1964 Study Club sponsored an art exhibit Saturday in the Community Building. It showcased handwork oil pastel watercolor and pencil drawings wall hangings and flower arrangements with public access.
Earla Carmack was entertained with a steak supper and patio party Saturday evening at the Henderson home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Henderson. Judy HENDERSON hosted the event for her sister in the CHS band. Blue linen and daisies adorned the table, graduate cap favors with diploma charms were given, and a blouse and charm were awarded to the honoree. Attendees included Vicky Hines Lucertia Henderson Shara Bruce Sharon Walkup Sharlotte Howard Marilyn Walker Cheryl Decker and Mrs. Sam Carmack.
Judy Shaw of the 1966 graduating class was entertained Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Viola Motes with co hosts Miss Nickie Meadows Mrs Katie Bryant and Mrs Trula Clark. Judy received a robe and guests took sachet favors. Present were Sandra Larned Shirley Hightower Lille Garrett Dea Evans Jayne Ragsdale Vicky Hines Edna Shaw Linda Jones Laura Treet.
The Jack Felton home hosted a soft drink party honoring Spring graduate Carolyn Henderson. Co-hostesses were Mrs. W. D. Felton and Jo Carole Fel ton. Guests received address books as favors. Present were Mrs. B. P. Henderson and several friends and relatives including Earla Carmack Cheryl Decker Shara Bruce Marilyn Walker Sharon Walk up Lacretia Henderson and others.
The Texas Farm to Market Road System has expanded to over 38 thousand miles with plans for further widening and curb adjustments in Childress. The 1966 program proposes 904 miles of FM road improvements at about $23 million, with 75 percent on school bus routes and 66 percent on mail routes. The FM network now carries thousands of schoolchildren daily, supports rural mail carriers, and has become integral to statewide commerce and recreation.
The Weather Bureau reported the day’s high of 103 degrees at Presidio Texas and a low of 18 degrees at Lexington Ohio excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
A fashion note urges the young crowd to embrace individualist style with neon striped or solid scivy shirts paired with duck and linen pants.
A dense schedule lists events for East Ward TAP WMU First Methodist WS cs Turner Cha ffin Classes and King Memorial commission meetings. Wednesday includes EKDNESDAY AN Day Union Flat HDC Rik save 4 pm and a Diamond Jubilee tea in WDC. Thursday features CYW HDC 1 pm Home Economics Club luncheon 2:30 pm South Childress HDC with Mrs Stiner Good Neighbor Club and Home Economics Club in WDC.
Morning visiting hours listed as 9 38, afternoon 2 38, evening 7 20. Admitted include Mrs W A Pancake and Jerita Landrum on Monday. others named. Dismissals today include Mrs Richard Bunpus and Mrs Frank Davis and baby of Guthrie. Emmett Reeves transferred to Amarillo today.
A speaker urged inclusion of the Texas Panhandle and High Plains in the Texas State Water Plan. He stressed state responsibility for water access and noted federal help cannot replace local needs. He spoke about ensuring room for all to live along the creek and have water.
Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Roy Mayhall said 888,837 votes were cast in last Tuesday's primary. Lurleen Wallace won the nomination for governor, eclipsing the 196? primary record of 636,405 and the 1964 general election high of 689,817.
A 7 30 p m AAUW session with Miss Frances Long is scheduled. A 2 30 p m Friday event features High Point HDC in the club room.
Astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan suit up for a rehearsal of the Gemini 9 countdown at Cape Kennedy Pad 19. A mock liftoff is set for 12 39 pm EDT as engineers test simultaneous launch timing with Atlas Agena and Titan 2 stages. A second countdown test is planned this week to clear final launch preparations for a May 17 flight.
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