Advertising Now to Stir Collingsworth County Trade
A local business critic urges Wellington area merchants to launch fall advertising and stock upgrades. He notes mail order catalogs flood Collingsworth County homes while many stores coast, arguing early, in-store promotions and clear merchandise displays can capture customers before heavy buying begins.
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Collingsworth County
Collingsworth
Leader
Childress
Memphis
Shamrock
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Ad Patched In News Card
Sore gums pyorrhea foul breath and loose teeth are described as disgusting. Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy is claimed to be highly recommended by leading dentists and never disappoints. Drugstores offer money back if it fails Cochran Drug Co. advertises.
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Leto
Cochran Drug Co
Scout Jamboree Called Off By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt canceled the national Boy Scout Jamboree due to widespread infantile paralysis. Three Wellington youths from Troop 84 were to attend: L. C. Hill Silas Henry and Henry Sullivan.
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Roosevelt
Wellington
L. C. Hill
Silas Henry
Henry Sullivan
Houselog Hires Julia Slough as Extra Instructor
The Houselog School Board Monday employed Julia Slough as an additional instructor to handle rising attendance. The district had planned two teachers but added a third. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Starkey remain the other instructors. The school opened over two weeks ago.
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Julia Slough
Chas. Starkey
Miss Annalu Harper Visits Dallas With Friends
Miss Annalu Harper spent last week visiting in Dallas with friends, enjoying social time and local sites during a brief trip away from home.
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Annalu Harper
Dallas
Football Team Leaves Aug 20 For Mountains
Wellington public schools set to open September 2. 1935 football team members will enroll August 19 and depart for a training camp in New Mexico on August 20. Prospective members meet August 18 at 1 PM at the high school for plans. First game vs Wheeler scheduled for September 20 at home.
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Wellington
G. L. Farrar
New Mexico
Farrar
Shane
Rockets
Wheeler
Mrs. R. A. Dyson Opens Palace Beauty Parlor Saturday
Mrs. R. A. Dyson announces the opening of the Palace Beauty Parlor in the Palace Barber Shop on Saturday August 17 on the east side of the square. She is sister of Mrs. Hunter Simms and has eight years as a beauty operator inviting Wellington ladies to call.
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R. A. Dyson
Palace
Scouting Tests Held by Flying Eagle Patrol at Jackson Home
The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Wayne Jackson's home last Friday with eight members present. All passed at least one test while some earned two or three. Scoutmaster Joe Thompson led the tests and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson provided refreshments. Attendees included J.E. Warrick, Robert Polk, Billy Rainer, J. F. Clark, Robert Strong, Eddie Strong, Wayne Jackson, Alvin Roy, plus other scouts from different patrols.
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Flying Eagle Patrol
Wayne Jackson
Joe Thompson
Ernest Jackson
J.E. Warrick
Robert Polk
Billy Rainer
J. F. Clark
Robert Strong
Eddie Strong
Alvin Roy
Eagle Patrol
S. R. Pinkston Recovering From Summer Influenza
S. R. Pinkston was reported today to be recovering from a severe case of summer flu. He has been confined to his bed for the past ten days.
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S. R. Pinkston
Mrs Henry to Lead Story Telling at City Park
Mrs Henry is set to lead the Story Telling Hour for children at City Park on Thursday at 7 30 PM, per park committee chair Mrs C E High. All children are invited to listen and then swim in the pool during the event. A Marion Ohio man reports his dog has an extra tail protruding from its forehead.
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Charles Almendinger
Marion, O
Pine Oil Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Ailments
An ad claims Pine Oil relieves hay fever asthma and catarrh while Zimmerman's Salve treats eczema piles and various sores. Sold at Pruden Drug in Wellington Quail Mercantile in Quail Brown Drug in Vinson and other outlets.
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Zimmerman
Pruden Drug
Wellington
Brown Drug
Vinson
Day Singing at Samnerwood Draws Wide Attendance
An all day singing with dinner on the ground was held at Samnerwood High School Sunday August 11 directed by Prof V O Stamps of Dallas. The Stamps Baxter quartet appeared with Harley Lester and Miss Josie Sessions from Dallas. The program drew a large audience from Samnorwood Wellington and Shamrock.
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Samnerwood High School
V. O. Stamps
Dallas
Samnorwood
Stamps-Baxter
Wellington
Shamrock
Stamps
Samnerwood
Harley Lester
Josie Sessions
Freddie Martin
Walter Rippetoe
Vernon Hyles
Shaw Filand
Marble J A by Jos Clatz
Mr and Mrs E L King and children Kenneth Virginia and Zelma of Quail spent last Monday night with Mr and Mrs J A Claunch and Mr and Mrs J C Claunch. Benton Shields and Charlie Young of Swearingen were visitors at the rig last Tuesday afternoon. There were several from here who attended the singing at Sumnerwood Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Joe Claunch spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs E L King and family of Quail and spent the day Sunday with Mr and Mrs M A Huffhines and family of Midway. Mrs Pat O hair was a visitor in Quail last Tuesday afternoon Mrs John Stephens of Quail was a visitor in the Ben Farmer home last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Jim Claunch and son and Mrs R E Farmer spent the latter part of last week with relatives near Muleshoe
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E. L. King
Kenneth
Virginia
Zelma
Quail
J.A. Claunch
J. C. Claunch
Benton Shields
Charlie Young
Swearingen
Rig
Sumnerwood
Joe Claunch
M. A. Huffhines
Midway
Pat O’hair
John Stephens
Ben Farmer
Jim Claunch
R. E. Farmer
Muleshoe
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Cocke
Jackson Barber Shop
Dalhart Street
Jessie Service
Willie Smith
Ritz Theatre
City of Wellington
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Robert Montgomery
Admiaston
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