Funeral services for Thurman Long held in Childress
Final rites for Thurman Sterling Long 57 farmer of Childress County were conducted Friday at Newberry Chapel with Elder W R Henderson officiating. Burial followed in Childress Cemetery. He died Wednesday after a lengthy illness at Childress General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident married March 4, 1970 in Old Mexico to Louise Cline. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Shirley in California, a son Jacky in Visalia, three brothers, a stepbrother, a stepsister, a stepmother and several grandchildren.
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Thurman Sterling Long
Childress
Newberry Chapel
W. R. Henderson
Primitive Baptist Church of
Shirley
California
Jacky
Visalia
Calif
Jack
Travis
Fl Monte
Marvin
Memphis
Raymond Cline
Thelma Norman
Edna Long
Easter Seals Society Offers Wide Range Of Help
The Texas Easter Seal Society can aid handicapped individuals unable to pay all costs or obtain other resources. Services include therapy funding, diagnostic evaluations, orthopedic equipment, transportation support, and guidance to access other agencies. Limits apply per client yearly. some exceptions require committee approval.
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Texas Easter Seal Society
H. D. Cordell
Seal Society of Texas
State Board
Cordell
Gilbert L. Muddell Jr
Dallas
West Texas
Easter Seal Society
Basement finishing tips and moisture solutions
The article provides practical Home Q&A advice on basement moisture control with plywood subflooring, using vapor barriers or polyethylene sheets, and insulation when needed. It covers caulking bathtubs to prevent water behind walls, painting damp exterior wood with exterior latex, and eliminating musty odors via dehumidification and improved airflow.
Regis Reading Club to Begin June 5 for Grades 1 8
Registration for the Texas Reading Club starts June 5 at 1 p.m. Read at least 12 books by July 17 to qualify for a certificate. Memorial fund gifts honor several individuals. New adult titles include Jennie and The Goddess Abides. Genealogical Society meetings grow in interest. Library closed Memorial Day Monday. open Tuesday.
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Blanche Teague Regis
Texas Reading Club
Mildred Steed
Dalby Fleming
Myrtle Harlan
Roy Hines
Winston M. Estes
Ray Taft
Travis Walling
Paducah
Estes
Deepest ocean dive reached by Trieste crew in 1960
The World Almanac notes the Trieste bathyscaphe descended to 35,800 feet in the Mariana Trench near Guam on January 23, 1960. On board were Lt. Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard, son of the Trieste’s designer.
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U.S. Navy
Mariana Trench
Guam
World Almanac
Don Walsh
USN
Jacques Piccard
One Car Wreck Sends Altus Driver to Hospital
James Stricklin of Altus Oklahoma was admitted to Childress hospital after a 11:45 a m wreck on Farm to Market 94 seven miles southwest of Tell. His car ran off a curve, slid 261 feet, hit a soil bank and vaulted 40 feet clearing a barbed wire fence before stopping. He suffered a head cut and was kept for observation. Officers Bob Richardson and Mike Coy of the Texas Highway Patrol investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stricklin
Altus
Okla
Childress Hospital
Tell
Bob Richardson
Mike Coy
Texas Highway Patrol
Exterior painting tips explain why preparation matters
Two near identical houses show differing results after painting. Proper surface prep, mold and mildew removal, caulking, nail repair, masonry sealing, and correct edge and trim painting prevent moisture intrusion and early peeling. Skipping prep leads to failure despite new paint.
Practical Home Repairs Handbook Promises Handy Fixes
Andy Lang's handbook discusses 35 home problems from mildew removal to brickwork repair. It explains knot sealers for painting new wood and argues against cheap paint to protect labor investments. available for $1 by mail from the newspaper.
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Andy Lang
Teaneck
N.J
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Jimmy
Carol Owens
First Baptist Church of Childress
H. C. Davidson Jr
Texas
Davidson
Sam Houston State University
University of Houston
Texas Music Educators
Joey
Lamar University
Syria
Mediterranean Sea
Arabian Desert
Gulf of Alexandretta
Sinai
Gibson’s Discount Prarmacy
Easter Seals Society
Know
P.O
Huntington
N.Y
Jolly Jack
Ness
Charles & Judy Carter
Pharemacis
Mrs. McCann
Rosa Lee McCann
Wichita Falls
Buster Mills
Owens- Brumley
NEW Industry Plan
Jerusalem
Atarot
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