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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1968
Page
3
Flyers defenseman Joe Watson is recovering in Philadelphia after surgery on a lingering shoulder injury. He endured the issue through the season and will be hospitalized for a week as he recuperates.
The calendar lists various local events: Calvary Baptist Vandiver Circle coffee with Mrs HB Rhodes, Tell Jones Circle with Mrs Gene Smith, Orcutt Circle with Mrs Richard Wood, 2 9 pm Tell HDC Spm Shields Houston, P M Blue Ribbon 4 H on Tuesday. On Wednesday reception at First Methodist Church for De Burgin, Country Club coffee for new members. Thursday Memorial Day Golf Tournament at Country Club. Friday Women Bowling Award Banquet at Fair Park. Saturday DeMolays bake sale at Preston’s Clothing, Mill Aberna ing at First Baptist Church.
Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. Warmer in the afternoon. Overnight low near 60s. High Wednesday mid 70s. Local residents advised to monitor weather updates for any rapid changes.
Mr and Mrs Elida Rice of S announce the birth of a ter at 115 a m today in ss General Hospital The infant weighed seven pounds and eight ounces Mrs DeWitt M Wood the former a Waltermire of Chil dress has returned to Canyon after visiting with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs E A Beaver vital their son and family Mr Mrs Chester Beaver in Cal over the weekend. Chester and his family will move to Atlanta Ga Thursday Mrs W Baxter Johnson of Crowell and Mrs Ruby Nichols of Seymour were Childress visitors Monday. Mayor and Mrs C J Lyons are in Amarillo today to attend We graduation exercises of their grandson Dale Walker from Amarillo High School. Dale is son of Mr and Mrs Garland Walker of Amarillo Mr and Mrs Vernon Crain of Tell visited their son Drs Tom Crain and family over the weekend in Dallas.
Almanac notes dated May 28 1968 include a history item when President John Adams was empowered by Congress to call up an Army of 10 000. The moon sits between new and first quarter with Saturn Venus morning and Mercury Jupiter evening as celestial pointers.
San Francisco meeting of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine heard that emotional factors, not just physiology, drive menopausal distress. Doctors noted mood changes, irritability, fatigue, and loss of self confidence linked to security and life role changes, with therapy emphasizing listening and psychological support.
Television critic Rick Du Brow notes ABC-TV reshapes its flagship newscast with an emphasis on guest columnists led by James Kilpatrick and Howard Smith. Frank Reynolds anchors as the network shifts toward a stronger commentary role while preserving core news duties.
Eighth grade class from a junior high was honored by seventy-two students and thirty parents at a party in Fair Park Auditorium on a Friday night. The tropical isle theme featured palm trees and moss cloths with miniature palms as centerpieces. The Supernatural Syndicate, a freshman band including Rosy Butler Steve Baker and David Bradford provided music.
The text recalls key milestones including the 1905 Russian fleet defeat by Japan signaling a Russo Japanese War turn, the 1934 Dionne quintuplets birth near Callender Ontario, and the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation of British and French troops, ending with Victor Hugo’s thought on happiness.
Council continues the local solicitors ordinance and exempts salesmen of wholesale firms. Jaycees may use Rotary Bowl and Park facilities on July 4 for a barbecue and Play Day in Old Settlers Arena. Fireworks set for the night with extra entertainment for kids. City Manager Sally and two firemen cleared to attend statewide meetings in June.
Miss Pat Ward and Rev Elmer Ward announce the engagement of Patricia Susan Ward to William Gregory son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gregory of Van Horn. A summer wedding is planned at Estelline United Methodist Church. Patricia is a 1967 Estelline High School graduate and William a 1966 Van Horn High School graduate, both current McMurry College students in Abilene.
Santa Rosa Federated Clubwomen district board members met Monday in Memphis at the home of District Secretary Mrs. Lloyd Martin with Mrs. Robert Sexauer district president as hostess. Luncheon followed as district officers and members discussed official business with Mines Kinard Gary Bean Jessie Thomas Biddy Nichols Sam Hampton George Higgins Baxter Johnson Lorraine Kent and Mrs Morris Higley noted as attendees.
The Felty Family reunion was held over the weekend with relatives of the late Mrs W A Carrick in attendance. Participants included Lucian Eddins John Harmon of Durant Oklahoma C C Haskins Skellytown W P Powell Pratt Kansas W C Carrick El Paso Jerry D McClendon and children Paducah E M Carrick Borger Edward Armstrong and children Charfield Utah Leslie Carrick Cee Wee Cecil Carrick Childress Mrs R B Richardson and daughters Pasadena and Larry Carrick Childress.
A short community notice lists people with birthdays and dismissals. It includes Frank Wallin and Everett Jones for Mondays, Mrs James Holton, Clinton McGhee, and Mrs Elida Rice also on Mondays, with James Braswell and David Keeling marked as dismissed today. A birthday wish is sent to Mrs H Low with a note to say happy birthday tomorrow and a nod to Kimberly Kes Hackler.
Hollywood gossip notes Edward G. Robinson returns as a gangster in the Disney film Never A Dull Moment though he speaks of preferring deeper roles. He reflects on a long career from Little Caesar in 1931 to today and explains stardom comes from staying alive and choosing projects he enjoys.
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