House of David to Play Quail High in Lubbock Exhibition
Quail High School hosts a basketball exhibition featuring the House of David, billed by Cooper High School coach Fred T. Rich as the greatest show in Texas. Quail seniors earned state AAU acclaim while House of David from Zion, Ti, bring their famed bearded squad to Lubbock on December 28.
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Texas
Fred T. Rich
Cooper High School
Lubbock
Quail
House of David
Rich
Carl Chaudoin
Quail Boys
Chicago
Allstate
Pleh Af Lubbock
Winns Move from Wellington to Stephenville Ranch
Mr and Mrs FE L Winn prominent Wellington residents plan to move next week to Stephenville where they will reside on a ranch. Mr Winn has been agent for Sinclair Qit Co since 1921 and has long served the county as school superintendent and Chamber of Commerce secretary. Mrs Winn once county clerk and comes from a pioneer ranching family. He will oversee his father s business interests in Stephenville.
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FE. L. Winn
Wellington
Stephenville
Ao Ranch
Winn
Sinclair Qit Co
Buck Creek
Freano
Dodson
Chamber of Commerce
Besinea
Pioneer Childress
Farmers Urged to Vote in Referendum for 1989 Cotton Quotas
Farmers in Collingsworth County and cotton regions are urged to vote on December 10 to decide if cotton marketing quotas will apply to the 1989 crop. Polls will be at Wellington Dodson Quail Summerwood Needwood Rolla and Abra with locations in court rooms or school houses as announced.
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Collingsworth
Wellington
Dodson
Quail
Summerwood
Needwood
Rolla
Abra
Bea
Justice Court
Four From Here Attend Teachers Meeting In Dallas
Mr and Mrs Logan Cummings Miss Effie Childress and Miss Effie Childress were the four representatives from this county at the Texas State Teachers Association session in Dallas from Thursday through Saturday. Charles Cameron superintendent of the Childress Schools served as official delegate from this district. Cummings noted many motions were passed for presentation to the state legislature on school matters.
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Logan Cummings
Effie Childress
City Welcomes Early Holiday Decor As Merchants Shine
Wel lington bursts with festive spirit as merchants begin decorating shop windows for Christmas. Rich reds greens blues and silvers adorn displays with new color schemes and holiday merchandise. Lights form merry greetings around the square and miniature holiday scenes appear in several windows.
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Christman
Wellington
Patrolmen Warn Motor Operators in County
State highway patrolman Louie Pingue issued a final warning to motorists with defective lights or brakes during a Wellington visit. He said patrolmen will begin arrests and fines under orders from state headquarters, the third warning to county motorists. Enforcement should start likely by week’s end.
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Louie Pinguenot
Wellington
Cottonwood Schooly Resumes Work After Nine Week Dismissal
Cottonwood School will resume work on Monday December 5 after a nine week dismissal for cotton gathering. The Parent Teachers Association held a Halloween Carnival and Pie Supper to raise funds for playground improvements. Interior improvements to the building were made before the break.
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Cottonwood Schooly
Cottonwood School
Parent-Teachers Association
Three Indicted by Grand Jury in Special Meet
The November term of District Court returned three indictments as the Grand Jury, recalled by Judge A S Moss. They warned merchants who operate on Sundays and urged county citizens to shop during the week to avoid violations. Indictments include Jussie Loftie for theft by conversion of a borrowed then sold car, Buford Cleere for driving while intoxicated, and A J Johnson for night time burglary at H Daffron’s Sumnerwood home. The jury also convened for a third week but was dismissed. Johnny Thomas faces murder trial next.
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District Court
A. S. Moss
Johnny Thomas
Jussie Loftie
A. R. Tigayer
Buford Cleere
Methodists Honor Pastor Wednesday With Reception
A reception honoring Rev. and Mrs. J. Edmund Kirby was planned with an opening program of music and numbers. The event invites all townspeople to meet the new pastor and wife, with games and refreshments for families and individuals. Mrs. J. B. Stevenson said the affair welcomes everyone. The Women’s Missionary Society organized plans and committees for the program, games, and refreshments.
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J. Edmund Kirby
J. B. Stevenson
Kirby
Women's Missionary Society
W. F. Deckers
G. L. Farrar
B. W. Boarman
The
Missionary Society
Four Cal lingsworth County Wrecks Reported This Week
Four car wrecks involving Cal lingsworth County residents occurred over the past week with minor injuries and no serious harm. In each incident the vehicles sustained heavy damage. The first Thanksgiving Day crash near the White cove area involved Raymond Parker and Art Eads colliding. The second Thanksgiving Day crash happened in the afternoon.
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Callingsworth County
Raymond Parker
Art Eads
Negro Minstrel Is Announced By Quail High School
The Junior Class of Quail High School presents Blackface Follies on Thursday evening December 8. A company of forty five students under Mrs Carl Chaudoin performs songs dances jokes and skits with an all blackface minstrel band. Proceeds fund the Junior-Senior banquet in spring.
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Quail High School
Carl Chaudoin
Kelley Man Is Kicked In Face By Steer
Fletcher White Jr. of the Kelley community sustained facial injuries Monday when kicked by a steer in the farm lot. The blow extended across his face and nose with a small eye cut. After medical care in Wellington he returned home. doctors expect no serious complications.
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Kelley
Fletcher ‘White, Jr
Cute
Wellington
Rockets Ready For Game With Lockney
Wellington Sky Rockets prepare for an anticipated clash with Lockney Longhorns at Powell Field Friday at 2:00 PM. Coach John Williams praises Lockney while signaling confidence. fans show strong support as both teams boast undefeated records and similar averages in weight.
Lockney Longhorns Set for Wellington Showdown
Air attack and disciplined teamwork define Lockney Longhorns as they prepare for the December 2 district 4-B matchup at Wellington. Coach Leo Cooper notes minor injuries will heal, while Hill to Gentry and Harris provide the aerial and run support backing a starting eleven averaging 163 pounds.
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Wellington
Lockney Longhorns
District 4
Lockney
Longhorns
Longhorn
Leo Cooper
Spur
Flomot Jomot's
Ney
Hill
Gentry
Brotherton
Harris
Nazarene Church Begins Revival in Wellington
Rev. J Walter s Hall the Abilene District superintendent preaches at Wellington as revival services start. Rev Leo Lawrence invites the public to attend with Hall described as a forceful inspirational preacher. Services begin each evening at 7:30.
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J. Walters
Rene
Hall
Abilene
Wellington
Leo Lawrence
Leader Subscriptions Reach Season’s High
The Wellington Leader reports a surge in renewals as many subscriptions expire this week. Publishers thank loyal readers and promise continued local Collingsworth County news and features. Readers value the low cost and Saturday specials.
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Wellington
Leader
Collingsworth
Readera
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