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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1963

Page

3

Showers Possible in Panhandle Texas Heat Persists

United Press International reports temperatures in the South Plains range in the 90s and 100s with no relief from heat. The Weather Bureau forecasts scattered thundershowers in South Texas and the Panhandle weekend. Amarillo and Lubbock show mid 70s to high 80s, with Dalhart at 55 overnight and Rio Grande Valley remaining cloudy.

United Press International South Plains Texas U. S. Weather Bureau South Texas Panhandle Amarillo Lubbock Rio Grande Valley Middle Gulf Laredo Dalhart

City to replace torn stop signs and curb vandalism

The speaker laments the cost of repairing damaged stop signs and urges residents to report vandalism. Plans include adding more stop and yield signs citywide, though repeated destruction delays installation due to repair time and expenses.

Sally Somone

Revival Meeting At First Assembly Of God Church

The First Assembly Of God Church announces a revival starting Monday May 13 at 7 30 pm Reverend and Mrs Bob Jones of Fort Worth will be evangelists and musicians offering sermons and nightly ministry The Saturday service is a rest night all are invited to attend at 509 Ave B SW

Stallion horse show honors listed by year and trophies

1962 Saturday play by Lone Star Gas honors Stallions with top placers from Chickasha through Canyon. Buckley's Mens Store awards 1961 Stallions and Poco Jeff dominates 1959 and older group. Ribbons also given for Senior Outing Junior Cutting and Senior Reining with multiple owners and towns named. Trophy donors include Selman's Senior Outing and Coats Grocery.

Lone Star Gas Chickasha Duke K. L. Fouch Childress Bubbling Banger Bill Miller Throckmorton Caledonia Ike W. W. Lemons Crowell el Pedro Louis Tittle Mangum Bingo Sub Mrs. Kirkpatrick Clarendon Bona Earl Reynolds Canyon Buckley Mens Store Skip Hank al Cobb Plainview Poco Husky P. Waggoner Vernon Mr. Handy Dick Stotts Amarillo Poco King Jeff Bill Stockstill Pampa Poco Pine Cody Neville Ruby Bach McLean Bar's Choice Joe Kirk Fulton Lubbock R&s Investment J. E. Jackson Duncan Okla Amigo Texas Tech College Poco Gagan Miller Dawn's F. W. Taylor Byars Texas Cassie Badger Walter R. Ramsey Thalia Bartlett Feed Poco Jeff Poco Mos E. P. Waegener Tedy Hank Alger Mitchell Eldorado Hop Head Fred Ketchum Loco Don Sears Francis Violet Sears Carter Beile Hays John Byers Selman Stockstill Lizann Lee Bill Tregellas Booker Miss Paulk Little Starlite Joe Ellison Diamond Badger Lee Jim Garland King Sunday J. C. Terrell Junior Cutting Bart Duchess Udell Wooldridge Duke Ruthie Lee Elvis Falmore Jet Clarence Roller Hi Cheeta E. L. Miller Shilly Leo Duvall Aiken Tex Coats Grocery Mr. Paymaster W. H. Tippett, Jr Childress Veterinary Hospital Poco Bird Joe Kitcheloe Major Line Bill Redman Electra Shiranga Quanah Joe Clay Bart Saied’s Gray Johnny W. H. Tippett Wimpy Lester Freckles Bill Robertson Joe Kincheloe Skee Jey Tops Wayne Brown Joe Clay East W. H. Tipps

East West Junior All Stars Set for July 27

The latest four players join the roster bringing total accepted to 16 for the East and West squads each. Over 90 nominees were submitted by area coaches as Childress marks the 75th anniversary celebration with the game a highlight.

Childress

Satellite OSO Profile Second in Series

OSO orbiting Solar Observatory launched from Cape Canaveral on Delta rocket March 7 1962. The 440 pound 44 inch diameter 37 inch high satellite carries 1870 solar cells and houses 13 experiments in a rotating wheel to compare solar radiation with other sky regions. It aims at the Sun with one minute arc accuracy while rotating, transmits at 136744 megahertz, and orbits Earth every 96 minutes traveling 33 degrees north and south of the equator.

OSO Orbiting Solar Observatory Cape Canaveral United States

Court ruling lists Americans aiding defendants in spy activities

The document names Rodney Carolson Richard Jacob Williams Johns Hugh Montgomery and Alexis Davison as Americans who assisted the defendants in their spy activities. Barbara Hale and Della Street on Perry Mason are noted receiving mail quantities from real secretaries as a humorous aside.

Rodney Carolson Richard Jacob Williams Johns Hugh Montgomery Alexis Davison Barbara Hale Della Street Perry Mason

Soviet plans new rocket tests amid space exploration push

The Soviet Union announced tests in the Pacific between May 25 and July 15 to further space conquest, possibly in advance of a woman cosmonaut flight. The move comes as space program aims and geopolitical signals shape the era.

Moscow Upi Soviet Union Pacific

Meditation on Mothers Day Prayer

A reflective prayer venerates mothers as symbols of love and nationhood. The speaker thanks God for Jesus Christ as light and guide, asks for righteous living, and blesses mothers, fathers, and nations on Mothers Day.

Patter and Carts Signal Round of Golf

Patter describes 9:30 A.M. activity as wheeling carts exit a locker area and pause in sizzling weather. Two carts screech to a stop while players anticipate starting an 18 hole round. Michie and Brown show disgust with their game today and plan to watch.

Michie Brown

Golfers and friends enjoy carefree day at local course

The piece describes Altus players and companions in a lively outing. Gladys McConnell returns from the Chil dress High School Golf Team State Match in Austin. Barbara Rogers misses Colonial Golf Tournament invite while others laugh and cheer the foursome.

Altus Gladys McConnell Childress Austin Mary F. Gloar Maxine Childers Barbara Rogers Fort Worth Glada Webb Louie Harp Eva Fay Graham Ella Mae Shankles Della Jones

Break for Crumpets and Tea Said by an Amused Narrator

A lively narrator comments on skipping out to award balls while a character Luke did not play remains present at the finish. The speaker jokes this could become a dull chore and contemplates a tea break, adding a playful note to the scene.

Luke

Revival Set For Assembly of God Church

A revival opens Monday at the First Assembly of God Church 509 Avenue B Sw with Rev. Ted Albritton announcing evangelists Rev and Mrs Bob Jones of Fort Worth. Services begin 7 30 p m nightly and the couple will minister in sermon and song each evening.

First Assembly of God Church Avenue B Sw Ted Albritton Bob Jones Fort Worth

Kennedy Father of President Visits White House After Stroke

Former ambassador Joseph P Kennedy arrives at the White House from Palm Beach Florida after a December stroke. He is hosted by the President and expected to stay through the week.

White House Washington UPI Joseph P. Kennedy Kennedy Palm Beach Fla

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Assembly of God Ave. B Bob Jones Are Dially Webb Santo Domingo Hyannisport Mass Uft Lester B. Pearson Canada North America Jamaica Cheppe Jesus Jesus Christ B& J Penney’s Dacron Rayon Oxford
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