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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

3

Social Monday Activities at Amarillo Methodist Conference

The notice outlines a week in Amarillo with an annual Methodist Conference through Thursday at 7 pm. Evening events include an Eastern Star ham burger fry at the Clinton McGee home and multiple circle meetings led by Mrs. J J Williamson, Mrs FE R Reeves, Mrs Mary Pittman, Mrs Larkin Wallis, and Mrs Joe S Allen. A free measles vaccine for youngsters is set for 3 pm by the Woman's Department Club.

Amarillo Eastern Star Clinton McGee Black J. J. Williamson Cates FE. R. Reeves Harper Mary Pittman Roberson Larkin Wallis Woman's Department Club Joe S. Allen Calvary Baptist Wms

Miss Darnell of Lubbock Engaged to Byrd

Miss Kathy Diane Darnell of Lubbock is engaged to Car Ray Byrd son of Mrs. Talmedge Copeland of Levelland and the late Mr. N. C. Byrd. They plan a June 15 wedding at Forrest Heights Methodist Church in Lubbock.

J. C. Darnell Lubbock Childress Theeir Dter Kathy Diane Ray Byrd Talmedge Copeland Levelland N. C. Byrd Forrest Heights Methodist Church Darnell Monterey High School Texas Tech Methodist Hospital Bill Hassell Mair Darnell

Almanac Today May 20 1968 History Highlights

On this day in history May 20 through 1968 events include Christopher Columbus' death in 1506 and Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight preparations. The Supreme Court legalized sit in demonstrations in 1963. A thought for the day quotes Charles Dudley Warner on human potential.

Christopher Columbus Spain Cuba Leonard Wood Charles Lindbergh New York Paris St. Louis Supreme Court Ame Charles Dudley Warner

Birthday wishes announced for several local ladies

Tomorrow brings well wishes for Mrs. M. B. Couch Mrs. A. J. Greer Ben Trent Sr. and Mrs. Dalton Sarrels as they celebrate their birthdays with friends and neighbors in the community.

M. B. Couch A. J. Greer Ben Trent Sr Dalton Sarrels

Emmy Awards Turn Disaster On NBC Despite Sinatra Ta Da

Hollywood coverage says the Emmy Awards suffered numerous technical foulups and dull presentations. Cohosts Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles kept the show afloat with a lively opening and gracious hosting, though Dick Van Dyke faced embarrassment. Sinatra’s material impressed some press room critics, though jokes read later seemed less funny on paper.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI Frank Sinatra Don Rickles Dick van Dyke van Dyke Sinatra Deadline Wace New York Rickles Pat Paulsen Bill Cosby Melvyn Douglas

Emmy Night Recap Highlights Rickles Impact and Foulups

A damning but lively critique of the New York Emmy Awards telecast credits Don Rickles with stealing the show and lampoons a pallid, pompous tone. Sinatra Field and the writers receive mixed fortunes while Tiny Tim misses the event due to a Dodgers trip.

Rickles Sally Field Wade Miss Field Sinatra Rowan and Martin Tiny Tim Dodgers

Stable Fire Kills 10 Horses at Suffolk Downs

Fire at Suffolk Downs in Revere Massachusetts killed 10 thoroughbreds and a pony and injured at least four other horses. Fire marshal to investigate possible arson. loss estimated over 100000 dollars.

Revere Mass UPI Suffolk Downs

Local forecast and civic notices from early edition

Partly cloudy and warmer with widely scattered thundershowers Tuesday afternoon and evening. Low mid 50s, high near 80. Cradle Roll Call announces Alfred Bradley Helmers born Tuesday in an El Paso hospital weighing seven pounds seven and a half ounces. Grandparents Alfred and wife from Girvin. Helmers previously County Agent here. Additional notes list area residents visiting, traveling, or stationed overseas and a PTA origin note in Crystal Springs. Crystal Springs PTA founded in 1909 with delegates from five states attending the inaugural meeting. Portland report describes chipper cutting chain design inspired by timber beetle motion and magnifying glass study by Omark Industries.

Ellis Helmers Sierra Blanca Alfred Bradley el Paso Alfred Helmers Girvin Helmers Cody

Day of Feast in Paducah Sparks Hunger Debate

A Paducah event labeled Eat In and A Time for Gorging is set for Wednesday amid a chronic hunger claim by the Citizens Committee for Hunger and Malnutrition. Congressman Graham Purcell challenges the report as he plans to investigate its authors and local questioning.

Paducah Cattle County Citizeng Committee For East Graham Purcell Cottle County Graham Purcell W. L. Hutchison

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