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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
5
Plans for cooperation under the NRA measure began to appear in Wellington Monday. Some firms increased staff, but most expect gains by midmonth as cotton checks arrive. Small firms faced blank shortage and questions on emblem eligibility, with post office rules causing mixed compliance.
The Cub Scouts will organize a soft ball league with ten players per team at the next meeting on Wednesday. Scoutmaster Hen Hurst provided a cold dessert for the group as they discussed forming teams to compete with the regular scouts.
New officers of the Frank King Post of the American Legion were chosen at the last regular meeting held August 3. Dr. John W. Harper was elevated to commander with Joe Thompson as vice commander Guy Claysyle as second commander C. M. adjutant and Johnnie Wallace in the adjutant’s office.
Work inspecting the estion nears completion but final contract blanks for farmer checks remain. Once received from the Federal Government the project will be pushed to rapid completion. Neighboring counties face the same delay and await final forms.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Ogletree were held at the Church of Christ on August 6. She died August 5 from high blood pressure and other ailments and was buried in Quail cemetery. Rev. H. Beailey led the service and she was remembered for neighborly kindness. Surviving relatives include J. E. Ogletree, Mrs. Thelma Needham, Mrs. J. T. Ogletree, Onita Gilbreth, and Cortez Daniels. Pallbearers were Austin Carmack Charley DePaw N. E. Childress Jessie Vernon John Stephens and T Gilbreth.
G L Farrar announces complete plans for the 1983 opening of Wellington public schools on September 4 with a 31 teacher roster including two new high school instructors. Enrollment dates and building assignments are outlined for grades from first through twelfth, with west side families facing reduced staff in the 1st and 2nd grades.
A Summer Roundup for all school age children to begin school is organized by the Parents Teachers Association. The event includes a complete medical examination before school starts. A committee led by Mrs. D G Elia and others will conduct the roundup for East and West Ward pupils.
Last rites for William Dixon Wiles of Collingsworth County were held Friday August 4 with military honors. He died August 3 at Wichita Falls after four weeks illness. Born March 8 1889 in Sidney Arkansas he moved to Wellington in 1903 and served in the Coast Artillery Corps Truck Company E during World War I.
Notice to contractors announces road work in Austin on August 16 including bridge construction across Salt Fork and grading and drainage on the highway north of the river. Minimum wages stated as 45 cents per hour for skilled labor and 85 cents for unskilled labor with special provisions on domestic materials and hours.
Collingsworth County presents a countywide baseball tournament August 19 20 and 21 in Wellington featuring top teams. Emil Kersten named general manager outlines rules players limited to sixteen per team and required roster with officials before start. Three umpires will decide each game and gate proceeds split among top three teams. First receives forty five percent second thirty percent third twenty five percent. Season tickets cost six hundred fifty cents and single day tickets twenty five cents.
The Leader's Jimmie Gillentine and his father were robbed in Pueblo Colorado on a vacation trip. His clothing was stolen and a single remaining pair was left after a demand for money. A brand new tire also blew out during the incident.
Fire chief calls for city and county inspection in Wellington noting state records show costs of fires. Officials discuss paying fire costs with figures cited as 87,484.09 and 29,205.16 and 88,648.88 in state accounts.
County relief workers and unemployed residents packed the county court room to hear that federal funds under the relief appropriation would stop soon. The meeting stressed that county agencies and individuals must prepare to cope with the coming winter without continued federal support.
Dr. Calvin Jones returns to Wellington to practice medicine with his brother Dr. E. W. Jones above Joe Hardy Drug Store. He is a 1915 Gorman High School graduate and 1925 NTSC graduate with B S degree. He taught in Clay County and Roaring Springs before Baylor Medical College graduation in May 1933.
Announcement states the Wilson Shoe Shop has been sold to Boyett and West. The purchase covers the shop located just two doors south of a referenced landmark, signaling a change in ownership.
The August 15 gathering near Wellington at E. H. Small place invites any Col lingsworth County resident with 25 years or more in the area to bring a basket dinner. Coffee ice water and cups provided with tables in a cottonwood grove and a short program by chairman Lee C. O'Neil.
Wellington invites Rogue Players from Wellington and nearby towns to an invitation tournament starting Thursday at 8 30 in the morning at City Park. Committee member W A Porter lists teams including Dean Porter Griffis Burt Yep and Smallwood as organizers and entrants in the event.
Funeral services for Austin Bela Jeffers were held at the Church of Christ in Plymouth community. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs A B Jeffers, died July 30 after a grape hunt incident.
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