Meeting Sets Outline for Coyote Poison Program
A meeting of ranchers with a state predatory control board representative will map fall and winter coyote poisoning plans. Thomas J. Sparks of Lubbock will discuss cooperative efforts, costs shared by ranchers and livestock men, and board personnel who work only with landowner permission in the county courthouse on Tuesday September 3 at 7:80 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Predatory Control Board
Thomas J. Sparks
Lubbock
Bishop
Cranty
State
Hiram Cassel New Minister at First Christian Church
Hiram Cassel begins as pastor of First Christian Church after arriving from Burlington Oklahoma with his family. He previously led a church there three years and ministered in Ripley Oklahoma for two years while attending Midwest Christian College. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from 1960 and did missionary work in Jamaica with youth camps and Bible schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Cassel
First Christian
Min
Dutien
First Christin Church
Burlington
Oklo
Midwest Christian College
Oklaheme City
Cassel
Ripley
Okla
Mary Dubois
Oklahoma
Jamaica
Yukon
Oklahoma City
Nlag
Midwest
I San
Christopher
Ce Wen
Friday Night 16 Beauties Vie For Farm Bureau Queen
Sixteen Collingsworth county contestants compete Friday night at the community building to elect the Farm Bureau Queen and select a runner up. Master of ceremonies Cotton John Smith of Amarillo will preside. Contestants speak on why their father belongs to Farm Bureau and rehearse Thursday. The queen will be crowned by Nancy Gibbs, current county queen, with a first and second runner up named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Farm Bureau
Amuarillo
Quail Chorus
Lawwell Wells
Dee Kurba
Cotton John Smith
Ed‘wr
Kgnc-Tv
Amarillo
Thuniek
Jim Ray
Dosier
Fane Bureau
Nancy Gibbs
County Farm
Fair Queen to be Chosen at Collingsworth Night
The Collingsworth County Free Fair opens Monday night September 2 with a queen contest at 8:30 on the east steps of the courthouse. Six contestants are named Sammy Thompson Jun Grenn June Orr Sue Saunders Donna Allred LaQuita Martin. entry remains open through Friday. The winner becomes the Chamber of Commerce representative for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Chamber of Commerce
Sammy Thompson
Jun Grenn
June Orr
Sue Saunders
Donna Allred
LaQuita Martin
Collingsworth County Fair Queen
Collingsworth Chamber of Commercce
Mrs Russell Will Teach in Junior High
Mrs Russell of Childress a former mathematics instructor at Southern Methodist University and Wellington resident was named to teach seventh and eighth grade math at the junior high. Harper announced the election last week and the resignation of KROW Tucker from the faculty. Tucker is said to have a heart condition and was advised not to teach this year. Mrs Tucker will continue teaching. Mrs Russell is the former Punkin Moore daughter of Mrs Sam Moore and the late Mr Moore. She is a graduate of Childress High School with a bachelor of science in mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10. Russell
Childrey
Southern Methodist University
Wellington
Harper
Krow
Tucker
Gulf Coast
Warper
Rrs
Sinssell
Punkin Moore
Sam Moore
Childress
Moore
Two City Blazes Sink Four Grass Fires Saturday
Lightning started four grass fires in the Wellington Quail and Lutie area Saturday evening as electrical storms brought scattered showers. Fire Chief Richard Bailey reported a Wellington blaze an hour earlier and a sixth fire around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, causing damage to homes and farm properties including the Martin residence at 1911 Belton. The first blaze burned about five acres near the Trusten Thomas farm, and fires at J Hartman farm and Coleman Fire Place near Quail caused further losses and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Quail
Lutie
Richard Bailey
Ralph Martin
Belton
Bailey
Trusten Thomas
Band Director Sets Meeting With Parents
Band Director James Larson invites parents of band members to a gathering on Thursday August 29 at 6 30 p m at the band house. He aims to explain the band program discuss music aptitude testing results and the instrument rental system while a film is shown later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Larson
Larson
City School Out for Fair
The Wellington schools will be dismissed Friday September 4 for the Collingsworth County Free Fair. Superintendent J L Harper announced the break and many students will join the parade or have entries in fair divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Collingsworth County
J. Il. Harper
Soil Bank Grazing Program Details In Collingsworth County
Congressman Walter Bowers announced grazing and haying privileges on soil bank and conservation reserve land in Collingsworth County due to drought. Gladys Richards said access requires county ASCS approval, with penalties for unapproved use and deductions from payments..minimum grazing rate 2.20 per acre to Oct 31 1963. haying rate 5.50 per acre. rates to be set by state committee for individual farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bowers
Wellington
Department of Agriculture
Collingsworth
Gladys Tt. Richards
ASCS
Twister Damages Buildings in Lutie Area Saturday
A small twister north of Wellington tore the roof off the Taitie Mercantile nine miles north of Wellington and damaged barns and outbuildings at several nearby farms. Losses to the Lutie store and contents run into thousands. other properties, TV towers, and antennas suffered damage across the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twister
Lutie
Taitie Mercantile
Wellington
Farn
Lloyd Wouldridge
Odus
Wellington Opens County Fair Week with Carnival and Queen
Preliminary events kick off Monday in Wellington as fair week begins. N M Higdon and Dr Chas B Jones lead planning with carnival rides by Gene Leder Rides of Fort Worth. Concessions are run by local groups. Barbecue vouchers go on sale for feeding attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N. M. Higdon
Chas. B. Jones
Reading in High School 4 Wellington Schools Enroll Total of 870
Wellington’s three schools opened August 26 with 870 total students. Elementary enrollment fell by about 50, while the high school rose nearly to match. Reading course added at high school for students with reading problems. no accelerated students admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Supe
J. L. Harper
Dents
Turper
Harper
Bernice Welch
Firemen Start Fund Drive for New Equipment
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department launches a fundraising campaign to replace aging gear. Fire Chief Nicholas Bailes says events will unfold in coming months including a 750 pound grain-fed beef sale at the fair. An exhibit will travel to publicize firefighting and other services while smaller gear is showcased to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Nichard Bailes
Buthling
Fire Department
Charles
Wellington Pool Opens Through September First
The Wellington swimming pool remains open through Sunday September 1 with hours 1:00 PM weekdays. Weekend hours include 2:00 PM Sunday and 1:00 PM Saturday. Appointments are required for special parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mangum to Host Wellington in Sept Scrimmage
Mangum, Okla will host Wellington Skyrockets in a second season scrimmage on Thursday September in Mangum. Wellington defeated Sunray 18 first downs to 4 in a previous scrimmage while the Rockets totaled 375 yards 275 rushing and LC passing. Kenneth Patterson 72 yard run and Bobby Hudson 66 yard dash highlighted the game with others contributing big plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Skyrockets
Mangum
Oklm
Ken Beck
Sunray
Wellington
Rockets
Panhandles
LCU
Kenneth Patterson
Bobby Hudson
Glenn Thomas
Danny Martin
Jennings Wells
Tim Bailey
Bryan Hatch
Former Leader Employee Dies in Fort Worth
Vince Thompson, 57, longtime Wellington Leader mechanical department man, died of a heart attack while sitting in his car in Fort Worth. He lived at 2129 North Riverside. Born in Celeste, he attended Burleson College and taught school before becoming a printer, later joining the Wellington Leader. He served in the U.S. postal service during his Fort Worth years and was active in church work, including eight years as Sunday school superintendent. He was married to Pearl Goodnight of Wellington on August 4, 1945. Funeral services will be at Lucas Funeral Home on North Sylvania Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Thompson
Wellington Leader
Massive
Fort Worth
Pam
North Riverside
Celeste
Burleson College
Greenville
Collingsworth Standard
Theaptist Church
Wellington
Election set for September 12 in Collingsworth ASCS
Gladys Prichards, office manager, announced the Collingsworth county ASCS will elect a new committee on September 12 for one year terms. Ballots mailed September 1 must be returned by September 12. Contested slate includes county and congressional members with nominations this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Gladys Prchards
Aeting
Collingsworth County
ASCS
Hiehure
Sapo
J H Barton Dies Wednesday
J H Barton a retired rots farmer died Wednesday at St Josephs Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Kyguist Church. Kelso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr Barton was 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Roots Fartier
St. Josephs Hospital
A. Om
Kelso
Charee Uf
Temperatures and rainfall figures for the week and month
Readable figures show weekly rain and monthly totals. The data lists temperatures and rainfall amounts, with week rainfall at 0.63 inches and month rainfall at 1.05 inches.
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Hurlindon
Tho
Christ Han
Casiel
Caison
Claude Caison
Carson
Buster Bounds
Claude Jones
Pat Wouchetle
Loca
Ann Henard
Edd Henard
Vicki Killian
J. B. Killian
Fresno
Gail Henard
John Robert Henard
Louis Allred
Tollye Clark
David Chirk
Dozier
Kay Purkey
I. AL Purkey
Jonell Breeding
J.C. Breeding
Lone Mound
Sherry Massey
Herbert Massey
Barbara Hill
Harald Hill
China Grove
Mary Ann Lindsey
Frank Lindsey
Jenny Ann Kennedy
Frank Kennedy
Nancy Hill
Wil TH
Needwood
Margie DePauw O
Jackie DePauw
Kerry DePauw
Connie Null
Ray Null
N.M. Higdon
Mrs. Russell
City School
John Hatton
Ernest Rountree
Latie Ares
Uffer Ing
Meg
Rolla
Frank
Richard Pourmen- Winger
J. W. Hartman
Dodson
Gene Lede
Rides of
Higdon
Art Hurst
Thesesix
Evenine Eels
Ution Mette
Plaaiview
Clarendon
Hintley
Shamrock
Holle
Winsor
Reed, Wheeler and
Medean
J. H. Barton
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