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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
3
Tom Rubio IV was born in a plant parking lot after his father halted near a bottling plant in Dallas. Nurse Evelyn Wormser, planning a childbirth class at the plant, assisted the delivery. The family says mother and baby are well at Baylor University Hospital.
A compiled notice lists admitted and dismissed individuals by Thursday actions. Include Tarry Williams Don Bourland Mrs Laura Swain Charlene Moseley R L Miller Don Graham of Anson and Mrs Bessie Revis of Long Beach California among others.
Poppy Day observances noted as local events. Former resident Jimmy Joe Reid visits Knox City with friends. Various locals travel to Amarillo, Denton, and Dumas for family and hospital visits or graduations. Health updates include H. Philpott in NW Texas Hospital ICU after leg amputation. Col. D. K. Lyster, former Childress resident, overnight guest. Also practical tip on washing ice trays.
TV critic Rick Du Brow says London Palladium Show on NBC proves un-British and old fashioned reflecting Americanized humor. Lorne Greene hosts but fails with lines and delivery. Tommy Cooper delivers the best moment while audience polish masks a dated variety hour. Sophia Loren appears on CBS Ed Sullivan segment June 17 with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby profile.
Deadline for social calendar items Sunday issue at 11 a m Saturday. Friday 8 p m Gays Studio twirling recital in Hotel Childress. Saturday 6 30 p m Burlington Auxiliary supper in Veterans Building.
The regular monthly gathering at Central Christian Church hosted by Mrs. Henry Webb installed new officers led by Mrs. Howard Preston as president and Mrs. Louise Bowers as secretary. The program featured Charles L. Allen's interpretation of The Lord's Prayer. Vacation Bible School runs 3 to 5 pm Monday to Friday with Mrs. Ray Lambert supervising the school and Miss Rita Conn directing music.
Gordon Shankle of Amarillo and former Childress resident will deliver the Sunday morning message at Central Christian Church. The service will be followed by a sandwich salad luncheon in Friendship Square.
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association says to soak a brush in linseed oil for a day or so before painting. After soaking, wipe the brush clean and rinse it in turpentine or mineral spirits prior to use.
A notice wishes Freddy Hall and several named individuals a happy birthday tomorrow. The list includes Black L Key L M Curtis Mack Dishman Earl Preston Mrs C C Scott Tammy Miller Mrs Bob White and Sunday.
The Coast Guard reports a fire aboard a 38 foot fishing boat was started when a crewman accidentally poured gasoline into his coffee pot instead of water. No injuries are reported and the blaze was extinguished.
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