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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
7
County farmers completed cotton plowing under the Acreage Plan and awaiting federal checks. John O Stovall says checks should arrive within about 16 days as inspectors visit farms to verify clean fields before payment. Inspectors are assigned by division to each farm and farmers are urged to stay near home during visits.
Rev Tom Ellis of Dallas opened a revival at Nazarene Church, running through Sunday August 14. El Aswis district superintendent notes Ellis past evangelistic work and strong preaching. Wednesday marks morning Revelation study focusing on the second coming. services are evangelistic with morning at 10 and evening at 8 15, changes announced from the platform.
J. D. Wilson was unanimously elected vice-chairman of the Texas County Superintendents at a College Station meeting. He is the first West Texas man named to a top post, a surprise amid strong representation from Franz Teovas. Wilson has long led Collingaworth County education efforts.
In a pitching duel the Outlaws edged the Utilities 2 1 as both teams held strong defense and low errors. Hare and Benge delivered standout mound work with eleven and numerous strikeouts, marking a premier performance as the league opens its second half.
Announcement names J N Wallace as Seventh Roll Call Chairman for the Red Cross in the county. He succeeds Mrs Cleo Templeton who has led the Volunteer Service division for years. The 1938 officials include Dr C E Bigh as county chairman, E L Winn as vice chairman, Miss Katherine Beverie as secretary, J L Anderson as life saving committee head.
The Red Cross announces the first Institute for Swimming and Life Saving in collaboration with Wallington Country Club Pool. The course, supervised by Anderson E K Jones and Dala Walking, runs with free time safety features, fees ten cents, and requires swimmers to provide towels. Classes run for beginners and boys with specified hours on Mondays in August.
Over Collingsworth County light scattered rains cooled sweltering heat of a long hot spell. Wellington received heavy rain Saturday with 1.4 inches over a two mile strip, while quail reported a light shower. Additional brief rains followed but with little moisture overall. Public notice warns city officials cautioning against grazing cattle in the City Park and enforcing pound laws.
Wellington citizens began annual vacations or returned from trips as many left Monday for St. Louis Streeter and Chicago World’s Fair. Julia Slough and Mildred Hill joined Chicago visits. Mrs. Davis Robinson and others returned from Kennedy and the Fair. Bell returned from Corpus Christi after ten days.
County superintendent J D Wilson announces a county meeting in the Collingsworth County court house on Thursday August 16 with Deputy State School Superintendent Gilliam. The visit will deliver an important message about the new school laws for the coming term and explain rural aid provisions and operation plans.
Funeral services for Mrs J F Nipper 53 were held at First Baptist Church here Saturday July 29 at 4 PM. Born April 14 1880 in Van Zandt County she lived in Collingsworth County 15 years and died July 28 at 4:14 PM. Survived by husband J F Nipper Wellington seven children a sister a brother five grandchildren and other relatives.
County offices will open each morning at o'clock and stay open until 12, then close for lunch an hour, reopen at 1 and remain open until 5. Workers funded by national relief funds reportedly earn $1 a day and will follow the hours mandated by the National Recovery Act.
Announcement for an Old Timers Reunion picnic at Judge E. H. Small Grove five miles south of Wellington on August 16 draws many early settlers. Leaders indicate a likely fiddle contest and crowd attendance.
Hope Moore and Joe Hill were robbed of 15 dollars while sleeping in a train car between Shamrock and Amavilla. Moore was knocked unconscious during the assault as the pair slept. Hill continued toward California to work for several months.
The county Scout executive J Y D Anderson announced that the Las Veg as trip was canceled though some boys saved funds. A five day hike is planned for late August to offset the loss, and two Scout troops will depart Friday at 4 PM for a one night Salt Fork hike with cooking meals without utensils.
The First Christian Church reports a week of activity with the choir organized under officers Garry Hardin president D M Blanton vice president Miss Bee Laster secretary and treasurer Mrs M Moreman director Mrs Willis pianist. Mary Clay was elected Sunday School pianist and assistant choir pianist. The Joy Givers class organized with Trusten Thomas president Eddie Strong secretary Leroy Gowin social chairman Isabel Deatherage teacher, for ages ten to twelve. Christian Endeavor Youth will oversee pew services day in August.
Eighteen births were recorded in Collingsworth County for July. Included are Loyce Langford July 24 and Mary Lynn Laughter July two, with other newborns named from families Langford Gilbreath Laughter Marshall Blevins Berry Kelley Phillips Sullivan Braswell Wood Brock King Fuson Randell and more.
Ballots for the August 26 election are due to arrive this week after county officials receive instructions. The vote covers four Texas constitutional amendments and the selection of delegates to a convention to decide the state's stance on repealing the 18th Amendment. Provisions include home rule charters in counties over 62,000 population and authorization of a $20,000,000 bonds issue.
Intense excitement at a Wellington mass meeting led by Mayor Deskins Wells. Merchants discussed Roosevelt era codes and pledged support with N. R. A. Blue Eagle Badges. Delegates set meeting times and elect chairmen to oversee city industry programs.
Wellington Public Schools will begin term on Monday September 4. Further notice on opening will follow next week to avoid vacation conflicts. Teachers’ salaries not set yet though state apportionment is $16 per pupil, leaving schools in good shape. J N Wallace appointed to school board to replace L C Jones who resigned. Football coach Billy Jarvis to meet candidates at the high school at 10 a m Monday August 28.
Bank remains under armed guard for two days after a reported robbery attempt early Tuesday. Dodsonville police and local officers, aided by extra personnel, maintained security around the institution.
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