North Texas drouth relief counties designated by WPA
Twelve counties in North Texas including Collingsworth Archer Chil dress Clay Foard Hardeman Jack Montague Wichita Wilbarger and Wise are named drouth counties to receive federal aid. WPA data show 10 000 to 12 000 residents in need with 8 000 awaiting WPA jobs as relief steps expand.
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Washington, D. C
Collingsworth
Texas
Drouth
Fort Worth and
Denver
Wilse
Childress
Archer
Clay
Cobtle
Foard
Hardeman
Jack
Montague
Wichita
Wilbarger
Wise
Asdrouth
Department of Agriculture
Charles L. Martin
WPA
Martin
Schools To Receive New Textbooks For Lunchtime Readjustment
English books will go to third through eleventh graders while seventh grade receives new arithmetic and eighth grade gets math texts including algebra and geometry. Lower grades will get drawing art and writing books plus new spellers and readers with updated editions. Eleventh grade to get Prose and Poetry editions and geometry texts across all divisions. Schools not yet issued will receive the new texts and others will exchange old editions.
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Cummings
Wellington Delegation to Confer on Highway Gap Completion
A Wellington group planned to visit J. T. Nabors, district engineer, to press for finishing the highway gap project. The discussion aimed to expedite setting the remainder of the strip and ensure the project proceeds smoothly.
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Wellington
J. T. Nabors
County Receives Three Year Rental and Benefit Payments
County records show drought aid and farm payments across Texas totaling large sums for three years. Cotton and corn hog programs, rice and peanut payments are listed with figures like 51,403.16 and 139,412,186.46, plus statewide totals such as 114,070,896.72 and 331,111,419 for crops and commodities.
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Texas
Something Doing Continues with Square Festivities and Prizes
The article outlines events for a town square festival with a square dance on all four sides, an old fiddler contest, side saddle riding prizes, and a roman tournament entry fee. Prizes are listed for parade, fiddler, and dance competitions. Volunteers urged to donate relics and old pictures for display before August 12.
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Old Biddler
C. C. Bishop
BR. Pinkston
Ben Hurst
Tom Campbell
Romain
J. W. Payne
John Bevers
W. H. Lynn
W. R. Orr
Walter Campbell
A. L. Nowtlin
L. C. Hill
J.C. Dean
Estella Cocke
Clark Anderson
Wells
John Forbis Dry Goods
Joe Hardy
E. W. Jones
Old Pictures Committee
Nowlin
Nowlin Wholesale Supply
Highway Marker Details of Collingsworth’s Texan Roots
The article traces the life of Justice Collingsworth born in 1804 who studied law, served as U S District Attorney, joined the Texas independence effort, and held posts from Secretary of State to Chief Justice. It notes his roles in drafting the Texas Constitution, treaty era missions, and his 1838 presidential candidacy ended by his death at 84. The piece places him alongside Lamar and Grayson, and mentions his participation in the Old Washington convention.
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United States
Texas
Old Brazoria
Three Hogs Maize Costs and Hefty Feeds Noted
Three Hogs Maize, main item, priced at 3.30 for 250 pounds while 50 pounds of protein supplement runs 1.30 and 90 gallons of skimmed milk totals 1.80, adding up to 6.40. Mr Boarman remarks weighing the hogs is possible and a balanced diet pays.
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Boarman
Greenbelt Soil Conservation Association forms in Texas
The district forms a new Greenbelt Soil Conservation Association with directors from Collingsworth, Donley, Childress and Hall counties meeting in Memphis to plan future erosion control work. A resolution outlines goals to prevent wind and water erosion, promote cooperation among landowners, and seek aid from the Soil Conservation Service and state agencies.
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Jett Roberts
K. J. Thorne
L. G. Yarborough
Noel
John Stowall
Henry Wisckaemper
Jatt Roberts
Nevi Curd
Jin Powter
Greenbelt’ Soil Conservation Association
Collingsworth, Donley, Childress
Hall
Memphis
Henry Wischkacemper
Quail
Ipme
Uus Association
United States
Soil Conservation Service of
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Five Fires In Bowie Street Damages Houses
Fire incidents in Bowie Street damaged several homes in separate outbreaks. A 1:15 AM Friday blaze partially damaged a house and furnishings as firefighters saved part of the structure. A later 11:20 PM Saturday fire destroyed the residence of Buddy Pierson near Dr E E Moss. A Sunday 9:30 PM blaze leveled the Austin Christoph dwelling, with furnishings destroyed.
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Hast Ward
Christoph l
Warrick Feed Store
Bowie Street
Buddy Pierson
Dr. EE. W. Moss
Pioneer Texan Dies after Long Life of Faith and Family
A longtime Texan pioneer who arrived in an ox wagon at age 14 and settled in Claude, Wellington, Panhandle and Hereford lived a devout Methodist life. By first marriage she bore nine children, six living. later married W R Meffinis in 1908. After his death in 1987 she moved to Wellington. Funeral services were led by Rev. Chas. E. Wanna and Rev. T. M. Johnston with a Claude service.
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Texas
Claude
Wellington
J. R. Tlanton
Gainesville
Panhandle
Hereford
W. R. Mefnnis
West Virginia
Chris
Chureh
Thin County
Jude
Mary Katherine Hatcherson
Old Rugged Cross
Chas. E. J. Wanna
R. A. Stewart
L. E. Gribble
T. M. Johnston
Obituary listing Blanton family survivors and pallbearers
Survived by six children including Mrs E M Holman of Wichita and Earl Claude D M Blanton of Wellington and C C Blanton of Wichita Falls plus Mrs George McDow of Kansas City. Thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed for Wellington Claude and flower bearers named. Honorary pallbearers and additional flower bearers named.
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E. M. Holman
Wichita Kansas
Earl Blanton
Claude
D M. Blanton
Wellington
C. C. Blanton
Wichita Falls
Texas
George McDow
Kansas City
St. Blanton
Waco
Glenn Brickey
Claude Savayre
Mack Dickerson
John Forvis
E. F. Lewis
G. Henry
J. A. Mahan
J. B. Young
G. R. Brooks
A. Lucas
Chester Fives
Tan Campbell
Mategraret Shields
Winnie Mae Dickerson
Mayfield Gluunch
Claude Savage
Margaret Ann Fires
Olivia Templeton
Cl. T.brummett
J. J. Doak
FB. Watson
Herbert Timmons
Roy Dye
Ray Callihan
G.T. Brummett
Susie Keer
Lizzie Collings
Tiny McFarland
Maude Miller
Ellis Brady
Etta MacClaunch
Dorothy Joe Benton
Julia Thompson
Geanrjee
Interment at Claude Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home
Interment was held at Claude Cemetery conducted by Ellis Funeral Home, marking the final rites for the deceased.
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James
Claude Cemetery
Ellis Funeral Home
Softball Game Ends In Narrow 6 5 Victory
An all star county team from Canada beat Lutie 6 to 5 in a Tuesday night softball tournament clinching the first round. The game featured late scoring as the visitors edged the locals in a tight finish.
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Lutie
Cote
Minister Woods Revival Appeals to Public Attendees
Minister Woods invites the public to revival meetings continuing from Page 1 Sec 1 urging attendees to hear his forceful ness and sermons as the statewide revival continues with full public access and messaging.
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Minister Woods
Woods
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