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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1972

Page

2

Guthrie Killing Suspect Held Without Bond

A 20 year old Guthrie man Jimmy Parida is held without bond after being charged with the fatal shootings of King County Sheriff Paul Vinson and DPS Patrolman Gayle Holmes at a country store near Guthrie. Holmes burial set in Rochester. Vinson funeral in Paducah.

Guthrie Here Jimmy Trevino Parida King County Paul R. Vinson DPS Gayle L. Holmes Spur Justice of the Peace J. O. Stanley Partido Cottle County Paducah Henry Northcutt U.S Hugh Vinson Frank Marshall Clovis N.M Garner Rhode Island H. R Pauline) Hollar O'Brien Rochester Smith Funeral Home Betty Ruth Shan Lynn Glen Dewey Donna Grady Holmes Lilly Oxford Bertha Holmes Vinson Holmes Leon Littlefield Northcutt's Fred Parida Jimmy Grow Guadalupe Parida Jimmy Parida Department of Public Safety Northcutt Littlefield Parida Frank Ramirez First Baptist Church of Robert Beck Garden of Memories Norris Funeral Home Sheriff Vinson Alice Debra Belinda Sursa Billy David

J C Penney First Quarter Income Rises 19.2 Percent

J C Penny Company reports net income for the 13 weeks ended April 29 at 19,786,312 up from 16,600,833 last year. Earnings per share rise to 35 cents from 31. Sales jump 14.3 percent to a record 1,106,028,888, its first billion dollar first quarter. Chairman Batten cites sales leverage and strict expense control as key factors.

Atlanta J. C. Penny Company, Inc Chrmn William M. Batten Batten Penney Company Penney J. C. Penney Treasury

Poppy Day Proclamation From Childress Mayor

Mayor Glenn Buckley proclaims Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day in Childress Texas honoring Veterans and urging support for poppy sales by the American Legion and its Auxiliary for Veterans relief and child care.

United States American Legion Glenn Buckley

Teachers reassigned to different grades in elementary schools

Three teachers moved to new grades for next year. June Stanford shifts from second to first grade. Ed Gilliland goes from fourth to second grade. Audra Storm transfers from fifth to fourth grade.

Bob Copeland June Stanford Ed Gilliland Audra Storm

Purcell Sounds Alarm on Oil Import Trend

U S representative Graham Purcell told the Panhandle Petroleum Association of Landmen in Amarillo that oil imports rose 60 percent from 1969 to 1971 and warned that a Nixon policy to raise imports 15 percent could erode U S energy security. He urged stronger domestic exploration and criticized lowering the depletion allowance.

Amarillo U.S Graham Purcell D-Tex Panhandle Petroleum Association of Landmen Purcell Nixon Northwest Texas Rockies White House

Hardeman County Grant Awarded

A $41 060 grant for second year funding of a combined police agency in Hardeman County was approved by Governor Preston Smith. The grant from the Criminal Justice Council supports consolidation of law enforcement with goals to upgrade personnel and raise arrest effectiveness while reducing fragmentation. An in kind match of $26 598 is required from Quanah and Hardeman County.

Austin Hardeman Preston Smith Criminal Justice Council U. S. Department of Justice Texas Quanah Hardeman County CIC

Library Corner announces summer reading start and donations

The Reader's Club for Children and Young People begins June 5 with registration to be announced. Memorial Fund gifts honor J. A. Stinnett, Mrs. Mary Curry, and Mrs. E. A. Beaver. New children's and youth books added. visit the Public Library for summer reading opportunities.

Blanche Teague J. A. Stinnett Jack Adams Charles Cheatheam Sibyl Davis Audie Johnson

Bryan Crook Heads Childress County 4-H Council

Bryan Crook named chairman of the Childress County 4 H Council with Debbie Hightower as vice chair and Billy Williams as second vice chair. Nola Hightower serves as secretary Brenda Blackwell as treasurer and Susan Therwanger as reporter. County camp planned for Palo Duro Canyon Park with tentative dates July 3 and 4.

Bryan Crook Childress County 4-H Debbie Hightower Billy Williams Nola Hightower Brenda Blackwell Susan Therwanger Palo Duro Canyon Park

Political Calendar announces primary candidates

The Childress Index lists candidates authorized to announce for public office subject to primaries. Jack Boone of Memphis seeks the Representative seat for Texas 66th District and Tom Christian of Claude is also listed as a candidate.

Childress Index Texas Tom Christian Claude

County 4 H Dress Revue Slated for June 26

The County 4 H Dress Revue is set for June 26. Reports on local club activities were given by Karen Leonard and Julia Leonard.

Karen Leonard Julia Leonard

Matthau to Star in Pete Tillie Stevie at Universal

Walter Matthau will star in Pete Tillie Stevie set to begin production in mid June at Universal Studios Hollywood. Bryan Crook and Sandra Veal led the pledge to the Flag while Julia Leonard led the 4-H Motto. Londa Cameron retires as chairman.

Bryan Crook Sandra Veal Julia Leonard Londa Cameron

Warm Early American Gaslights For Safer Homes

Promote a charming nineteenth century ambiance with authentic gaslights from Lone Star Gas. Ruggedly built units promise years of trouble-free operation and a welcoming glow that discourages prowlers. Visit your gas light dealer today.

Lone Star Gas

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