Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Johnson Held Here
Mrs Myrtle Teress Johnson died Saturday at 1 S03 Bowie Street after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Assembly of God, Rev Franklin in charge. Born in Denison Iowa Sept 4 1896 she was married to Wayne Johnson in 1918 and lived in Needwood area where he farmed. Burial followed at Needwood Cemetery with Keleo Funeral Home in charge. Survived by five daughters Wanetta Mays Lawrence Kans Florence Garrett Abilene Texas Iona Heeves El Paso Mildred Gill.
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Myrtle Teress Johnson
Bowie Street
Assembly of God
Franklin
Johneon
Wayne Johnson
Denison
Iowa
Johnson
Needwood
Collingweorth County
Keleo Punerel
Mra Johneonin
Wanetta Mays
Lawrence, Kas
Florence Garrett
Abilene
Abilene, Texas
Iona Heeves
el Paso
Mildred Gill
Temporary injunction granted in Caterpillar case
Judge Luther Gribble issued a temporary injunction restraining the Commissioners Court from paying tax money or signing contracts with West Texas Equipment Co. The order, entered July 30, 1963, extends until a final hearing, with a pending appeal noted by Williams & Broughton. Plaintiffs allege the contract exceeded the defendants' powers under the 1947 Optional County Road Law. no final hearing date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Gribble
Commissioners’ Court
West Texas Equipment Co
Shearing
West Texas Equipment Company
Sioners
Defendant
Collingsworth
West Texans Equipment Company
District Court
Williams & Broughton
Court of Civil Appeals
Chas
B. Jones
Cal Sugg
James Doneghy
More Baseball Pictures in Next Paper
Additional pictures of the baseball teams of the Little League will be found in next week's league of The Wellington Leader.
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Wellington
Baptist Outdoor Revival Opens Aug 4 at Powell Field
Baptist Churches of Collingsworth County announce an all-county outdoor crusade starting Sunday evening Aug 4 at Powell Field and running through Aug 11. Dr Winfred Moore of Amarillo will lead services assisted by John McKay of Fort Worth and a 100-voice choir. An air conditioned nursery will be provided at First Baptist Wellington. In rain, events move to the Community Building auditorium.
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Baptist
Powell Field
Collingsworth County
Winfred Moore
First Baptist Church of
Amarillo
Ser Viess
John McKay
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Glenn Hickey
Wellington
Audienee
New Teachers Added to Faculty at Samnerwood
Orville Cunningham announces two new teachers at Samnerwood High School for the coming term. Edward Dwyer will be principal and science instructor while studying for his doctorate. Mrs. Dwyer will teach sixth grade while pursuing a master's degree. Mrs. J M Morgan moves to the high school to teach history and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Cunningham
Samnerwood High School
Edward Dwyer
East Texas State
Commerce
Dwyer
John Dwyer
Sumnerwood
J. M. Morgan
Last Rites for Mrs Mandy Little Held Wednesday
Mandy Little died near Pampa on July 29 and services were conducted at Faith Bapt ist Church Wellington on July 31 by Rev Kenneth Quaid. She had ties to Memphis and Mount Vernon, lived in Wellington 22 years, and was survived by two sons Ben and Pat, a daughter Lola Ward, siblings Harry and Elmer Cooper and Annie Brown, plus five grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial followed at North Wellington Cemetery with Kelso Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers named Cecil Browning Leo KeNer Hill Martin J T Stone Marl Phipps Jim Warron.
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Mandy Little
Pampa
Wellington
Kenneth Quaid
Kelso
Glenn Escapes Injury in Wreck Near Springer
Former Wellington resident John J. Glenn narrowly escaped serious injury when a rain and hail sleetstorm caused the car to skid seven miles east of Springer New Mexico. Roy Deaton of Pampa rode with Glenn as both men were treated at Colfax General Hospital for data and bruises. Friends say Glenn was not seriously injured.
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John J. Glenn
Wellgton
Springer
Glenn
Roy Deaton
Pampa
Colfax General Hospital
Duta
Insurance Rate Changes Lift Costs in Texas August and January
Texas insurers will raise liability minimums on January 1 from 5 000 10 000 bodily injury and 5 000 property damage to 10 000 20 000 bodily injury and 5 000 property damage. Wellington area drivers may see the lowest overall rates, while Houston Dallas San Antonio and Fort Worth areas face the highest. Farm and ranch vehicle rates drop for farm garaged cars and trucks though town garaged vehicles used off the farm do not qualify. Readouts show typical classifications with age and marital status affecting premiums.
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Texas
Wellington
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Special Awards To Be Given Golf Tournament At Wellington
The Wellington Golf Club announces an open tournament from August 9 to 11 with qualifying rounds on August 3 and 4. Separate flights are planned for men and high school boys. Special awards from Wellington and City State Banks accompany the usual prizes for winner, runner-up, and consolation. Entry contact is Henry Sullivan or Charles Alten. Full rules and prize details will appear next week.
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Wellington Golf Club
Wellington State Bank
City State Bank
Henry Sullivan
Charles Alten
Peril to Handler Blasting Caps Hidden From Mobil Unit
Deputy sheriff Kenneth Hodge reports highly dangerous blasting caps and primer cord were stolen from a Shell Oil Company mobile unit last Saturday night. He warns these explosives pose great danger in the wrong hands. The Shell Oil Co. seeks safety over prosecution and asks anyone with information to contact the sheriff's department.
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Shell of Co
Kenneth Hodge
Sher
Iff
Hodge
Shell Oil Co
Cord
Sheriff's Department
Buick Stolen From Langley On Highway 88
A Buick owned by D. F. Langley, residing a mile north of Wellington on Highway 88, was stolen in the early morning of July 24. Police and sheriff units investigated but no trace has been found. A man who left his Chevrolet in the flats has been missing since the theft, though no direct link to the Buick theft exists.
West Appointed Youth Director at Howard Payne
Gary West has been appointed Youth Director of the First Baptist Church in Brownwood. He is a Howard Payne College student and previously served a year on the Evangelistic team. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oris West of Wellington.
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Gary West
First Baptist Church
Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Gary
Oris West
Wellington
Primitive Baptist Meeting Planned in City This August
The Panhandle Oklahoma Association of Primitive Baptist Churches will host a meeting at the Graham Street church from August 6 to 11. The first service is set for Thursday night August 5 with three services on Friday and Saturday. Visiting preachers and singers will lead the events and the public is invited.
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Panhandle-Oklahoma Association of Primitive Baptist Churches
Graham Street
Trinity Methodist Revival Begins August Fourth
Trinity Methodist Church will start a revival Sunday August 4 and run through August 7. Pastor James P Patterson from Pioneer Methodist Church in Lubbock will preach. Mrs Patterson leads the children’s group. Morning services are 10:00 a.m. and prayer meetings 7:30 p.m. Evening services at 8:00 p.m. Pastor R H Knight invites all to attend.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Stev
James P. Patterson
Pioneer Methodist Church
Lubbock
Eden Children Not Injured In Amarillo Car Crash
Davela and Patricia Edens daughters of Rev and Mrs Davis Edens of Wellington were passengers in a collision in Amarillo on Monday July 29. The two were only slighty hurt with minor cuts and bruises. Grandmother Mrs R L Kirk also in the car with four grandchildren. Robert Kirk 10 in the other car suffered a shoulder injury.
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Davela
Patricia Edens
Davis Edens
Wellington
Amarillo
R. L. Kirk
J. T. Goelich
Floydain
Robert Kirk
Grover
Eden Girls
Robert Goeneh
Quail School Opens August Twenty Sixth
Quail school opening set on Monday August 26 by the board of trustees Tuesday. Supt Hernan Moseley announced the resign ation of Richard Gilbreth junior high school coach and math and science teacher. Gilbreth will become a principal at Lakeview school and move with his family August 1. Gilbreth— four years at Quail and Texan A&M College graduate. Attempts to fill his place are now underway.
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Quail
Meen
Truse Tees
Hernan Moseley
Richard Gilbreth
Junor High
Gilbreth
Lakeview
Texan A&m College
Mereley
Gulley Child Undergoes Surgery at St Josephs
Gary Mike Gulley son of Mr and Mrs Cicero Uulles underwent surgery Monday night at St Josephs Hospital. Mrs Gulley reports he was resting well Tuesday morning.
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Gary Mike Gulley
Cicero Uulles
St Josephs Hospital
Gulley
Weather moisture report summary
Moisture readings show minus small weekly total at 0.03 inches. July moisture 0.73 inches. Year to date moisture 16.06 inches.
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FT. Hood
Texas National Guard
North Fort Hood
2Nd Batallion
18St
49Th Armored Division
Samnerwood
Beverly Singley
Childress
Craig Bergvall
Belinda Brittan
Stinnett
Bettye Shahan
Wichita
Fulla Record
Mobil Sat
Buick
Langley
West
Howard Payne
Primitive Baptist
Trinity Methodist
Eden
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