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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
3
Travel tailored outfits for summer feature two willowy looks emphasizing simplicity with fine tucks and striping on white. Air conditioned blends of Arne triacetate and nylon offer crease resistance for traveling around the continent. Choose from softened blouson with scoop neckline or elongated shirting atop a slim skirt in black blue or brown sizes 8 to 20.
Hospital news lists admissions on Saturday and Sunday with names Monica Vaughn Ruby Bush James Stubblefield Sam Richesin W B Tate Danny Gillen Andrew Carveo Sarah Hall Joe Earp J M Buchannon J W Harlan S C Neel Ray Fullenwider Elmer Dean King and dismissals including Troy Rogers Essie Brown Mrs Holman and baby Wayne Slape and today Monica Vaughn.
May 2 breakfast for Phyllis Snede ar and Jimmy Ruth Weir in the dining room hosted by Mrs Harry Watkins and Mrs J Snedegar at 8 30 am.
The piece recalls the start of World War I in 1914, noting warnings ignored and a global conflict that reshaped Europe and colonial empires. It contrasts past warfare with then new technologies, discusses human cost, and questions what drove the war and its devastation.
Hollywood gossip notes that Lassie will undergo a major cast change with Jon Provost June Lockhart and Hugh Reilly leaving the show. Only Lassie remains, with a new master likely a forest ranger, signaling a shift while preserving the dog’s central appeal.
Reader notes a precise series with a gentle nature and Lassie’s ability to understand English helps save the day when Miss Lockhart’s pickup veers toward a ravine. The piece includes TV highlights and upcoming appearances by Armstrong Costa Nye Rockefeller Hayes, with mixed enthusiasm and praise.
On this day in history in 1787 convention delegates opened their first regular session in Independence Hall Philadelphia. In 1836 John Quincy Adams opposed Texas annexation fearing war with Mexico. Babe Ruth hit his last career homer in 1935 at Forbes Field. In 1949 Chinese Communists entered Shanghai as Nationalists defended the city. Ovid quote on liberal arts ends with a moral twist. World’s three tallest trees, 367.8 to 364.3 feet, grow in Arcata California, per park service and National Geographic.
Locals receive a three day forecast for Childress with highs near 98 and lows around 70 as isolated thunder showers are possible. The article lists weekend visits and gatherings among families from Carey Amarillo Quanah Lubbock San Angelo and Temple including graduates Camp Fire girls and family dinners.
Mrs. Eva Nelson leaves for Amarillo today to spend the week and undergo a medical check-up during the visit.
The notice lists multiple group meetings in Childress including Coin Club at 730 ppm, JOOF Lodge events, various church circles led by different hostesses, and HDC gatherings through the week. A birthday greeting to M. H. Conn Cliff, Campbell, Glenda Westerfield, Jack Wheeler concludes the item.
Funeral services for Dr Mollie Armstrong 90 of Fort Worth were held at 2 p m today at Davis Morris Funeral Home chapel Brownwood burial planned in Brownwood She was mother of R Wright Armstrong retired VP of Fort Worth and Denver Railway and had practiced optometry in Brownwood before moving to Fort Worth where she died Friday night She is survived by several grandchildren
The 11 a.m. figures show the Dow Jones industrial average at 821.35 up 0.48, railroads at 206.72 down 0.57, utilities at 141.65, and stocks at 290.68 down 0.11. Total sales reached 1,080,000 shares.
The U.S. Weather Bureau reported Sundays highest temperature excluding Alaska and Hawaii reaching 106 degrees at Presidio Texas. Earlier in the day the low of 25 degrees was recorded at Mullan Idaho.
Mrs. R. L. Adams and Mrs. Alton Ryan co hosted a Saturday afternoon tea at the Ryan home. They celebrated the 16th anniversary of their salon Jon-Zel with assistance from Mrs. Ethel Creamer Mrs. Sherril Creamer and Miss Shirley Meadows.
Treasury figures report fiscal year withdrawals of 111.759 trillion dollars and deposits of 102.578 trillion. The cash balance and public debt are listed, with totals nearing 308.714 trillion and 15.463 trillion respectively.
Carlye presents Moygashel Linen imported from Ireland noted for beauty and quality. The dress features lace insertions and cord embroidery with fine workmanship, perfect for summer wear. Oatmeal color, size 16.
Local station schedules list programs across KFDX KGNC KAUZ KFDA KVII and more for Monday May 25 1964. Evening entries include news weather sports classic series and films with Tonight Show and regional programming.
A dense listing of TV programs across multiple stations including KGNC KVII Channel 8 and Channel 6. Shows span news weather soaps game shows and children's programming with entries for Make a Deal Loretta Young You Dont Say Match Game The Price is Right and more.
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