Relatives Gather for J O Wells Birthday Reunion
Last Thursday August 17 relatives met at J O Wells home to honor his mother on her seventy second birthday. A birthday cake with 72 candles and gifts were presented to Mrs Wells. The group planned a return reunion next year. B C Wells of Lubbock absent due to a sick family. Many relatives from Shamrock Wellington Plainview and Stephenville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Wells
Wells
J. O. Wells
Wellington
J. G. Gardner
Wirt Rogers
Plainview
C. A. Smith
Clovis
Monroe Wells
Stephenville
Ed R. Wallace
Shamrock
Ham Fields
Wallace
Alma Lee
Charles Jr
Ray
Roy
J. G
Gardner and Sons
Troy
Floyd
Floyd Camp
Joyce
Craig
Colorado
John Bulletin
Billie Joe
Faye
Grover Saunders
Wichita Falls
Ray C. Wells
Arthur Wells
Clarence Littleton
Marie Wells
L. V. Wells
Texas
Erath County
Christian Endeavor Program Hosts Shamrock Memphis Childress
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church in Shamrock hosts visiting societies from Memphis and Childress with a large delegation. A musical and literary program includes addresses by J D Wilson and Deskins Wells, plus a welcome by Rev We S Deatherage and a dessert fellowship to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
Shamrock
Memphis
Childress
J.D. Wilson
Deskins Wells
We S
Scandinavian Farmers Back Social Democrats In New Alliance
Swedish and Danish farmers form a farmer labor front with social democrats to back unemployment relief and price support policies, signaling a shift in Scandinavian politics. Norway’s farmers gain influence by pushing milk and meat price rises as part of the same trend. The alliance faces skepticism about its durability and impact on future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtockholm
Sweden
Denmark
Senate
Chamber
Social-Demostata
Norway
Iikewize
Tikerag
Stetig
Toftee
History extension course starts Aug 29 in Wellington
Texas Tech extension history course opens Tuesday evening in the county courtroom. Eligible students include sophomores, with three previous courses in summer sessions totaling nine term hours. No textbooks required. five week class led by Prof. Raves. Interested individuals should contact the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Wellington
J.D. Wilson
Tech
Wilson
DP. Raves
Con
Christian Church Revival Opens September 3
Rev. W. S. Deatherage of the Christian Church announces a revival beginning September 3 at the church. He will lead preaching with special music and Bible drills for children and youth, urging full church participation and town invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Deatherage
The
Christian Church
Wwwooop
Teatherage
Deatherage
Publicity Push for Horseshoe Pitchers Worldwide
London reports the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association seeks global spotlight with a world championship at Chicago’s Century of Progress July 27 to 31. Officials urge uniformed competitors, quarters, and branded shirts to boost the sport’s visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Horsesho Pitchers Association
Howard
Asagolation
Chicago
Hach
Visits Markets Mack Saied Returns After Eastern Trip
Saied and his family returned this week from a tour of points of interest in the Eastern United States. He spent several days at the World’s Fair and bought full merchandise while in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Saied
United States
Mr. Saied
St. Louis
Saied Family Returns From Eastern Trip
Mack Saied and family arrived home this week after an extended visit to the eastern United States. They attended the World’s Fair in Chicago and visited relatives in Detroit since June. Blanche traveled with her father to the market in St. Louis to purchase merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Saied
United States
Chicago
Mr. Saied
Blanche
Gladys
Jenny
Hospital Notes on Watkins Bachman Polk In Wellington
Watkins underwent a Tuesday morning appendicitis operation and is recovering in Wellington Hospital after a Monday afternoon attack. Mrs. Bachman of Plymouth improved while in hospital for medical treatment. H L Polk was released Wednesday after eye removal and is recovering at home south of Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fate Watkins
Wellington
J. H. Bachman
Plymouth
Polk
Floy Kesler to Receive Degree at West Texas Teachers College
Miss Floy Kesler of Wellington is among 88 graduates to receive degrees at the West Texas State Teachers College Summer Convocation on August 24. The class includes 174 graduates from 46 towns. over 59 percent have already secured employment. Walter Cline of Wichita Falls will deliver the commencement address. Alfred Haines of Duluth, Minn., was fined for using obscene language after slipping into a mud puddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Floy Kesler
Wellington
West Texas State Teachers College
Walter Cline
Wichita
West Texas Chamber of Commeree
Alfred Haines
Duluth, Minn
Classified Ads For Sale and Trade Fragments
An assortment of classified notices lists 130 acres for sale including cotton and feed farm, six miles southeast and a half west on a new highway, plus three cows and a calf and household goods with a clean bill of sale attributed to T B Walker. Also offers a Royal portable typewriter and a scholarship ad for Creighton’s Business Colleges advertised by Wellington Leader, with other fragmented items and a sensational marriage/obituary jumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Wellington
Creughon
Personal visits and social visitors fill local week
Personal HH. M. Bird returns from Olney with many fall coats on display. Guests include Mrs. E. H. Small and family, Mrs. Floyd Kirby and Vera, plus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ham. The Campbells of Greenville visit uncle J. S. Campbell and relatives. Erlys Manzer returns from Dallas after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. M. Bird
Olney
Floyd Kirby
Vera
Joe Ham
Russell Campbell
Beverly Ann
Greenville
Mr. Campbell
J. 8. Campbell
Erlys Manzer
Dallas
Simmons University Welcomes Prof Roy Wells to Faculty
Roy Wells joins the Simmons University business department after two years in the same field. He holds a B A and B B A from Baylor University in 1928 and an M B A from the University of Colorado in 1938. Wells is hailed across the South as a prominent young educator in business administration. His addition to the Sam Houston faculty is expected to raise its high education standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons University
Wells
Baylor University
University of Colorado
Simmons
South
Sam Houston
New Teachers Appointed for East Side School
In Dallas Texas Mrs A A Cocke praises Claudia Elliott a recent teacher’s diploma holder who will lead public speaking and dramatics this year Her appointment is celebrated with a September 4Program in the high school auditorium Miss Rutie Black arrives with six years first grade experience from Chillicothe and Prairie Lee and will teach first grade at East Side School Miss Mary Alston joins to teach second and third grades with a North Texas State College A B degree Billy Jary takes roles in coach math and history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
A. A. Cocke
Claudia Elliott
Elliott
Miss Elliott
Rutie Black
Miss Black
Chillicothe
Prairie Lee
East Side
Mary Alston
Miss Alston
Wichita Falls
North
Billy Jary
Mr. Jarvis
Wellington and Spearman Coaches Named for School Teams
Five years of coaching in Pearan schools and as science teacher in Wellington systems highlights the new hires. Spearman superintendents praise his record of turning out winning football basketball and track teams with state honors in Austin. Scoggins joins as science teacher after leading Floydada and Groom. He will teach science in the senior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearman
Austin
Wellington
Northwestern University
Mr. Scoggins
Harper
Floydada
Groom
County Budget Plan Adjusts Levy for Road and Jury Funds
The county revises the 100.00 valuation and outlines uses for the budget funds including 17300 principal of warrants maturing in 1934 and 2836.48 interest, 3615 salaries, and 16000 for local road maintenance. Delinquent taxes will cover 12331.50 road warrants from 1932. jury and courthouse jail levies are set at 7.5 cents.
County budget funds set for paupers and indigents care
A county budget outlines allocations for general expenses including elected official salaries and pauper relief. It notes 25 cents general purposes, 8500 election expenses, 700 officers fees, 750 other general expenses, and 1000 for paupers and indigents. The plan focuses solely on burying paupers and caring for lunatics and other indigent persons.
Wellington Obituary: Oliean Wood- 22 Passed After Illness
Oliean Wood age 22 had lived most of her life in Collingeworth County and was a Church of Christ member. She is survived by her mother Mrs J C Wood sister Mrs Floyd Morton and brother Rudell Wood with nieces and nephews. Pallbearers and flower bearers are named and interment occurred at Wellington cemetery. Also notes on two crime sentences and an arrest case with a kiss confession.
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Collingeworth County
Miss Wood
J. C. Wood
Church of Christ
Floyd Morton
Rudell Wood
Wellington
Paul Starr
Chas. May
Earl Admire
Pat Dickey
Marvin Homer
Ellis Nunnelley
Prebble Greer
Nola Capps
Nova Capps
Opal Butcher
Millie Dorn
Dorothy Robertson
Ellis Funeral Home
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Churceli
Saied
Floy Kesler Will
YP Christian
Baptist
Methodist
Walter Mount
Harriett Ann
Walter
Amarillo
E. H. ‘Small
Roy Wells
Oliean
Winnipeg
Canada
Mike Waldner
John Gross
Alexander Veryard
Ongar
Eng
Mason Jar
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