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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1968
Page
2
The writing honors mothers and Mary as mother of Jesus. It emphasizes accountability for all parents before God and seeks blessing through prayer. It asks for more mothers and fathers to sit with Jesus, praying for the lost, the sick, and world peace.
A brief notice advises students to avoid tight or shiny clothing and to put away certain garments until a 10 pound gain is shed. It discourages wearing bulking or fussy outfits and suggests discarding pants except culottes and giving up knitted dresses belts and full pleated skirts.
A rural resident learns taxpayers may vote in school board and bond elections and that hospital elections are county wide. The speaker explains that voting rights depend on tax district, noting rural members on the Childress Independent School District board and cross‑county district boundaries.
Rev Dr Truman B Douglass of United Church of Christ calls for church action in this election advocating higher taxes to fund programs for poverty elimination. He argues Americans must tax themselves to ensure shared privilege and opportunity. The piece also notes shifts in church communities and a Greek Orthodox stance on ecumenical dialogue with Rome.
Local students earn top marks in the Interscholastic League Meet at Matador while Cherri and Anne Rapp win a third state girls doubles title in Austin. Other reports note visits to Amarillo, Lockney, Canyon, and Plainview, a May 9 Curley Tale play at Estelline High, and a Pep Squad Talent Show fundraiser raising 103.71 dollars.
City court records list DUI and public intoxication cases for Dixie Benjamin Jr., William C. Schaefer, CE Bramslett, Roger Dale Hearron, Andy Southerland with fines from 10 to 50 dollars. Divorces and vehicle permits show none or multiple 1968 model cars and pickups. Justice Court entries include stop sign violation, license issue failures, and several speeding infractions with associated fines.
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