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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1964

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Awards Presented To Students At Annual Year End Assembly

Childress High School held its annual Awards Day Assembly with dozens of students recognized. Miss Terry Terrell and Supt. J. W. Hamilton distributed honors including Who's Who and Top Five Percent, along with department awards in English, science, history, Spanish, and craftsmanship.

Childress High School Terry Terrell Garland American Legion Leta Allen Ivan Allen John Phillip Sousa Anthony Shires Ronald Jones Terrell and Supt. of Schools J . W. Hamilton CHS Supt J. W. Hamilton

Wallace Shows Surprise Over Unexpected Vote

Alabama Governor George C Wallace said his strong showing in Maryland's presidential primary surprised him as Senator Daniel Brewster won with 258,291 votes to 210,962 for Wallace. Wallace claimed victory in delegates via unit voting, while Brewster predicted a civil rights bill by June 15.

Baltimore UPI Alabama George C. Wallace Maryland Daniel Brewster D-Md Senate Wallace Brewster Johnson Wisconsin Indiana Senate of the

Caroline Kennedy to Attend Stone Ridge Private School

Caroline Kennedy will enroll in second grade at Stone Ridge, the Sacred Heart school in Bethesda Maryland, this fall. The move, confirmed by Pamela Turnure, follows discussions about Caroline joining Sacred Heart as her family continues its Catholic school tradition.

Washington Caroline Kennedy Stone Ridge Bethesda John F. Kennedy Pamela Turnure Caroline Country Day School of the Sacred Heart John Jr Alice Grimes Providence White House Miss Turnure Mother Moron Kennedy Sacred Heart Rose Kennedy Sacred Heart College Manhattanville N.Y Maria Shriver Kathleen Courtney Kennedy Atty Robert F. Kennedy

Riding Club Plans Wagon Train Meet Thursday

The Childress Riding Club meets at 1 p m Thursday at Armstrong Park then rides out to join the Rolling Plains Mule Train. After the two groups meet, cold drinks will be served for visitors. City officials greet the train on arrival at Fair Park for an overnight stay. A 6:30 p m barbeque precedes a 9 p m dance featuring the Star Dusters.

Texas A&M students join Chi Epsilon honor society

Michael D. Hudlow of Tell is among 17 Texas A&M undergraduates and graduates to be initiated into the Chi Epsilon honorary society chapter in College Station. The initiates include both current students and alumni.

College Station Michael D. Hudlow J. D. Hudlow Tell Texas A&m Chi Epsilon Pime Thursay

Jones Named New State Director at Texas League Convention

Russell V. Jones, executive vice president of Childress First Federal Savings and Loan Association, becomes a director of the Texas Savings and Loan League. The league hosts its 42nd annual state convention in Tyler, Texas, concluding today.

Tyler Russell V. Jones The Childress First Federal Savings and Loan Association Texas Savings and Loan League

Listening Devices Found in Allied Embassies

Soviet listening devices were discovered in Allied embassies in Moscow in addition to over 40 microphones found in the U.S. Embassy. Officials say the devices were planted over the years and remain unclear about the extent of any compromise. Yuri Nossenko, a Soviet defector questioned in Washington, was mentioned but details remain routine. The Moscow embassy room was demolished in April after the eavesdropping network, believed dating to 1952 or 1953, was uncovered during renovations.

Washington Moscow U. S State Department Department Yuri I. Nossenko Nossenko Sta U.S Europe United States Fay D. Kohler

Double Dallas murder leads to murder charges filed

Kenneth Bruce Martin 29 a Camden New Jersey baker admitted shooting a good Samaritan couple who stopped to push his stalled car Assistant District Attorney Dwight Whitwell sought no bond for Martin. The Stricklands Mr and Mrs Sanford Strickland of Duncanville Texas were found near their blood stained car at Mountain Creek Lake. The woman was found nude.

Dallas UPS Kenneth Bruce Martin Camden N.J Dwight Whitwell Martin Senfred J. Strickland Duncanville Tex Mountain Creek Lake

Airman Kills Four Children Then Dives Into River

Airman J C Rudy T Davis, 22, admitted cutting the brake line on the family station wagon during a Monday picnic with wife Edith and four children aged 10 months to four years. He drove the car off a 25 foot bluff into the Bosque River, escaped through a window, and made no effort to help his wife or children. Davis, charged with murder and held on $50,000 bond, said he did not know why he did it and recalled an argument with Edith earlier that day.

Waco, Tex UPI J.C. Rudy T. Davis Bosque River Edith Ruth Elaine Esther Rose Yvonne Rene Robert Everett

Cuban Labor Orders Total Mobilization Amid Tensions

In Oriente Province the Cuban labor movement calls total mobilization for defense and production as exile subversion fears grow. Reports say exile guerrilla landings may have occurred and clandestine radio stations operate near the Sierra de Escambray. Manuel Ray, refugee leader, allegedly returned secretly to Cuba to rally saboteurs. A DRE short wave broadcast urged Cuban students to rebel.

Havana UPI Oriente Miami Cuba Sierra de Escambray Matanzas Manuel Ray Castro Ray CST Camaguey Student Revolutionary Directorate DRE Television 2

Estelline Graduation Plans Highlight Friday Ceremony

Estelline High School holds bac calaureate services for the graduating class with the Processional and Recessional by Nancy Rea. Rev Joe B Allen delivers invocation and the sermon, as the Senior Class sings One Little Candle and Raymond West reads scripture.

Estelline High School Nancy Rea Joe B. Allen Raymond West

Wallace Showing Spurs Debate on Civil Rights Bill

Southern senators hailed Alabama Governor Wallace's Maryland primary showing as a grass roots protest against the civil rights bill but warned over its impact on Senate action. Wallace won about 42 percent, with critics calling it a strong signal against centralization in Washington.

Washington UPI Alabama George C. Wallace Maryland Senate Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Humphrey Johnson Sen Daniel B. Brewster Brewster Baltimore Richard 8. Russell Dga Walace Russell Sam J. Ervin Jr Dn.c Ervin John J. Sparkman Dala

Two To Receive Degrees At Tech

Lavena Grace Holman and John H. Liles of Childress are among a record 1,100 degree candidates for the May 30 Texas Tech graduation. Holman earns a Bachelor of Science in general home economics and Liles a Bachelor of Science in range management. Commencement begins at 8 pm in the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum.

Lubbock Lavena Grace Holman John H. Liles Childress Texas Tech Miss Holman Liles Lubbock Municipal Coliseum

Watch For Horses ESTELLINE tradition returns to school

The note describes a rural habit where school children ride their horses to school again this year. It mentions Fridays and roads as part of the event and suggests widespread participation among youths with their horses.

Two Memphis Officers to Attend Regional Conference

Memphis Production Credit Association announces that Assistant Treasurer Edna Richardson and Secretary Katherine Latimer will attend a regional operations and bookkeepers conference in Abilene on Tuesday and Wednesday May 26 27. The association serves nine northwest Texas counties and is farmer owned and operated.

Memphis Memphis Production Credit Association Abilene Memphis Association Edna Richardson Katherine Latimer Texas

Rotary Hears 4 H Program On Planting a Garden

The Rotary Club heard a 4 H program titled Planting a Garden presented by girls Donnalene Bearden and Lila Holman with County Agent Harry Cox and Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Mary Scott. Guests included O. W. Wells of Fort Worth and Denver, E. C. Osmondson of Denver, Jim Johnson, John Waishem and Albert Cochran.

Donnalene Bearden Lila Holman Rotary Harry Cox Mary Scott O. W. Wells Fort Worth Denver E. C. Osmondson Jim Johnson John Waishem Albert Cochran

Flags Display Prompts Civic Leaders for Thursday Noon Event

Mayor C. J. Lyons and Cham an of Commerce president Aan Buckley call on civil businesses to participate in a U S flag display event Thursday at noon.

C. J. Lyons Chama of Commerce Aan Buckley U. S

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Billye Hopkins Judy Shaw Jimmie Ruth Weir Sandra Eckert Jo Carol Felton Linda Rowland Lynette Martin Pat Compton Mary Ann Townsend Marsha Harris Gay Morris Judy Wilson Arlyna Caradine Rose Ann Hamilton Judy Burkett Linda DeArmond Mike Reeves Paul Camp Frank Nance Billy Cates Dee Sehorn Robert Maxwell Sharon Painter Linda Hickman Sue Estes Nancy Bohannon Jan Harwell Linda Mooney Ron Dishman Larry Aran Felix Guadian Larry McCain Kent Brand Riding Club A&m Group Jones New State Geneva Airman Childress County Charley Cargill J. OD. Russell Ivy Lambert W. A. Lambert Lambert Childress Chamber of Commerce-Board of City Development Tech
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