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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1966

Page

3

Critics' Consensus TV Awards Formed to Challenge Emmys

A group of twelve critics from major cities forms the Critics' Consensus, a print only awards project aimed to rival the Emmys. They plan to publish findings May 25, with no statuettes and no attendance required, in contrast to traditional award ceremonies.

Hollywood UPR Riviera New York City Philadelphia Boston Chicago Memphis Houston Seattle St. Louis Detroit Miami Washington D.C Variety Show Business Weekly

Social News Notes From Childress Area Visits

Around Tell Miss Aubrey Testerman Index Special Correspondent many families from Childress Amarillo Estelline and Panhandle visit relatives. The piece lists T. H. Burtons James Ray Hackier Kathy Grayson Debea Chapman and others visiting various relatives including the Wygals Gilleys Voyles and Stinnetts with multiple trips to Amarillo Dumas and Canyon. A new daughter born in Childress hospital is noted along with several family visits and travels among local residents.

Hall Burton Childress T. H. Burtons Grady Staggs Delwin James Ray Hackier Kathy Grayson R. 1 T. N Wygat Dayne Whittens Charlie Whittens D. Whittens Childress Hospital J. G. Gilleys C. Whittens Fred Stensin Songs Paducah Kathy Davies Loyd Williams Gerald Fowler Estelline Pete Davis Weldon Benham Amarillo Les Benhams Marvin Crain Lockney Bettie McClure Messrs Mmes M. A Barron Jack Smokey W H. Tippett Royce Carl Polk Guy Moseley Levelland Leonard Curts Cecil Slover Earth James Stevenson Mineral Wells Vernon Trent Deanna Nancy Rea Wayland College Ernest Rea A M Byrnes Canyon W. C. Osborn Rita Conn Russell Peck Merrell

Birthday wishes for Bill West Jr and others

Tomorrow brings birthday greetings for Bill West Jr and Jimmy Lee Lassen. Mrs Tom Huggins, Mrs H E Sherwood, and Mrs Ida Copelin also receive warm wishes in the classifieds.

Bill West Jr Jimmy Lee Lassen Tom Huggins H. E. Sherwood Ida Copelin

Five Day Forecast and Local People In News

Local forecast predicts near normal temperatures with highs around 87 and lows near 56 with a cool spell later in the week and a chance of showers. Regional notes list Norman Ranson and David Jones traveling to Abilene for Air Force physicals with potential San Antonio dispatch for basic training.

Norman Ranson David Jones Cee Wee Abilene Air Force San Antonio B. Ranson Cee Vee Norman David Bob Jones Diane Law Lubbock Jerry McClendom Lezlea Jeffery Paducah Larry Carrick Carl Spears Wichita Falls Bethania Hospital Weldon Trice Pampa

Local court calendar shows adoptions and dismissals

Admitted names include E. K. Wilson and Billy Don O Daniel on Saturday plus Aultman M. Sims of Newlin Sunday and J G Gilley Sr Sunday and Gene McCain today. George Owen admitted today. Dismissed include John Ellis Saturday Mrs C B Nobles Sunday and Miss Ora Givens today.

E. K. Wilson Billy Don O'Daniel Aultman M. Sims Newlin J. G. Gilley, Sr Gene McCain George Owen John Ellis C. B. Nobles Ora Givens

Senator Morse Defends Red China Flight Rights Debate

Sen Wayne Morse argues China has a right to fly over North Vietnam and criticizes U S retaliation plans. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield warns pursuing Communist planes could widen the war into a dangerous, open ended area.

Johnson Sen Wayne L. Morse D-Ore Red China North Viet Nam United States U. S Senate Mike Mansfield Montana

Woman’s View on the Committeewoman in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Helen Hopkinson notes the logo of the committeewoman endures ridicule yet she persists in civic work. Margaret Weaver and readers critique the endless committees among women in public life, offering a playful poem about succumbing to community involvement.

Cincinnati, Ohio UPI Helen Hopkinson Ohio Theta Sigma Phi Women In Communications Margaret Weaver Weaver Red Cross Robert P. Curry

Almanac Highlights for May 16 1966

May 16 1966 marks the 136th day with Venus Saturn visible before Jupiter. Balzac born in 1799. Events include 1866 five cent piece authorization and 1933 FDR non segregation pact call. 1958 F104 Starfighter speed record and 1962 Thai landings. Voltaire quote ends.

Honore de Balzac Treasury Department U.S Franklin D. Roosevelt Air Force Walter Irwin Thailand Laos Voltaire

Temperatures Record High 99 and Low 61 in 24 Hours

The period ending at 11 am today shows a max of 99 degrees with a 3 pm reading. the minimum was 61 degrees at 5 am. For May 16, 1965 the high reached 89 and the low 62. Sunrise was 5 38 and sunset 7 38.

ET Sees TW Socieke Sunrise

Letters to the Editor criticize draft law and politics

The letter writers condemn the draft law linking it to communism and warn of rising state control. Bob Moates and another signer urge readers to speak out rather than stay silent, claiming restraint would bring Moscow to the United States and undermine freedom.

Kidd Bob Moates Carey Moscow United States Bob

Dues Requested From WDC Club Members

The Woman's Department Club asks clubs to turn in their dues to their local treasurers, who will mail the checks to WDC Treasurer Mrs. Obert Stevens by June 1.

WDC Woman's Department Club Obert Stevens

Older dogs learn less than puppies, trainers say

Trainers report that dogs older than two years show reduced learning ability compared with puppies. The observation highlights age as a key factor in canine training progress across multiple cases.

Senior Calendar May Schedule Of Social Events

May events list gatherings for local seniors including luncheons at Village Inn and dinners at private homes. Notable names include Vicky Hines, David Galligan, Lillie Garrett, Earia Cormack, Alice Wyatt, and Thomas Rutledge among others. Activities feature breakfasts, teas, buffets, and spaghetti lunch across several dates and hosts.

Fair Park Sana Ae DeMolay Vicky Hines Village Inn John Forbis Lillie Garrett Shtraightower David Galligan Jimmy Ragsdale Jane Ragsdale M K. Wilcoxson Earia Cormack Cheryl Decker Albert Bird Alice Wyatt Evelyn Holland Jim Kilcrease Tommy Harwell Jimmy Turner Thomas Rutledge Randy Nance Bobby Rowland Perry Stevens Pat Steed Andy Scott David Baker Bill Hamm

Community Calendar Shows Weekday Meetings and Events

The social calendar lists meetings and activities across Monday to Friday including the First Methodist Men’s Dinner IOOF Lodge and Eastern Star events, Women's Prayer Group led by Mrs Hamilton, Circle gatherings, WSCS luncheon, WMU, Cancer Society meeting, Rebekah and Night Circle, Tell Women’s Chorus, Modern Home Club luncheon, and a Bloodmobile in Fair Park Auditorium.

Ioof Lodge Seven Eastern Star J. W. Hamilton Coy Sherry Wells King Anna Silvey Jones Preston Mills Becker Kenneth West First Methodist Wscs Calvary Baptist Wmu American Cancer Society Hotel Childress Rebekah Lodge Joe Allen Tell Women's Chorus Modern Home Club Village Inn Bloodmobile Fair Park Auditorium

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