Thieves Hit Quail Mercantile In November Robbery
Thieves broke rear door glass of Quail Mercantile on a Friday night in November and stole an estimated $500 worth of merchandise. Items include neck tires, underwear, clothing, toiletries, two coats, shoes, and two automatic weapons. Two autos are suspected in the getaway as police investigate similarities to a prior Grimes store theft.
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Tom Crabtree
Viking
Quail
Uiieves
Grimes
Births Reported in Collingsworth County November
Eleven birth reports were filed in Collingsworth County for November under the Bureau of Vital Statistics supervised by FP Myers. Names listed include Tommie Jean, daughter of Lear and Mrs McCarver born November 17. Limogene, daughter of Mose Calvin Crews born November 24. Jerry Wayne, son of Clyde and Mrs Roberts born November 28. Beth Exon, daughter of John Wesley Walker born November.
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Collingsworth County
Bureau of Vital Statistics
FP. W. Myers
Hirtha
Tommie Jean
Lear McCarver
Limogene
Mose Calvin Crews
Jerry Wayne
Clyde Roberts
Beth Exon
John Wesley Walker
Legion Benefit Show Set for December 19 and 20
Legion Benefit Show scheduled for December 19 and 20 at the Ritz Theatre. John Bonner, manager, announced arrangements complete for the two day event featuring the war picture Forgotten Man. American Legion members will sell tickets and receive a portion of proceeds from the film with no advance price changes.
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Legion
Ritz
John Bonner
Béness
American Legion
Bonner
Boy To See Mother After 9 Years
Whitey McNeese, a former prisoner jailed after a hijacking at Gideon Service Station, is set to reunite with his mother after nine years. A county grand jury praised him as a good-hearted man. visits from Rev. W. C. Hankins and jailor Bob Jolly helped shape his outlook during confinement.
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Grand Jury
Grand
Whitey” McNeese
Whitey
Gideon Service Station
Bob Jolly
W. C. Hankins
Readers Note Curry Acting Postmaster After Nomination
R F Curry becomes acting postmaster of Wellington following the resignation of Wade Arnold effective December 1. Arnold served nearly 13 years, including under Theodore Roosevelt, and Curry will remain in his current role until confirmation of the nomination.
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R. F Curry
Arnold
Wade Arnold
R. F. Gurry
Wellington
Mr. Curry
Ay. Arnold
Theodore Roosevelt
Curry
Pew
Bargain Rate With Free Broom Attracts Subscribers
Subscriptions to The Leader rose last week as readers seized the bargain one year plus a free broom offer. The paper extended current expiration dates for renewals and urged prompt signups. Readers shared positive remarks about the promotion and the paper’s value to their households.
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W.V. Huffman
J. J. Cook
A. C. Whittington
Wichita Falls
Arbor Revival Topics Announced for First Christian Church
The Brush Arbor revival features Scott W. Hickey guiding services Friday night with a plea to bring soap for illustrating messages. Thursday asks If Welling don Goes to Hell Who Garest and Saturday targets youths and parents with Why Young People Go Wild. Roy Wudety conducts music. Sunday sermons conclude the evangelist’s visit.
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Brush Arbor
First Christian Church
Scott W. Hickey
Wellingdon
Hell
Garest
Roy
Roy. Wudety
Wellington Girls Elect Leaders For 1934 Yellowjacket Team
Wellington High School girls select leaders for the 1934 Yellowjacket basketball squad. Named participants include Bessie Wallace, Ona Mae Killingsworth, Willig Johnson, Dorothy Sullivan, Anita Scotty, Jackie Olton, Louise Wright, Juanita Bayouth, Mildred Borges, and others under Mrs. Jimmy Kelao.
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Wellington
Mra
Jimmy
Kelao
Girla Wgton
Hagk
Athal
Bessie
Bel
Wallace
Pula Damion
Ona
Mae Killings Awonth
Willig’ Johnson
That Mac ' Rough
Dorothy
Sullivan
Anita
Scotty
Jackie
Olton
Louise Wright
Dolvinia
Graham
Johnnie
Barton
Gurl Irdy
Juanita Bayouth
Mildred
Borges
Unclaimed Cotton Certificates Filed in State Records
Washington notice says unclaimed Trax-Exemption certificates will be held at the State office until producers claim them. John Stovall and O J Walker estimate daily notices go to producers. if ignored, certificates will be sent to authorities. Date for return not set but expected soon. most producers have been notified multiple times with no reply.
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Washington, D. C
John ©. Stovall
O. J. Walker
Committee Closes Cattle Purchases
A local committee completed its work Monday morning, finalizing the purchase of 600 cattle. Officials said the allotment proceeds as planned and the droathrelief cannes reported satisfaction with the outcome.
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Droathrelief Cannes
Honor Roll Totals Delayed In Wellington Ward Schools
The West Ward lists 60 honor students and East Ward 94 for the last six weeks. Superintendent G L Farrar says the high school and junior high lists will be released next week due to Thanksgiving delays.
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Wellington
G. L. Farrar
West Ward
East Ward
Farrar
Mrs J D White Struck by Car on Thanksgiving Night
Mrs Ad D White, 69, sustained multiple leg fractures when struck by a car while returning home after church services on Thanksgiving night. She and her husband were walking in the northwest part of town when the incident occurred.
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Ad. D. White
Six Rural Schools Begin Winter Term in County
Six rural schools started their winter term Monday December 2, according to county superintendent J. D. Wilson. The schools listed include Bowen School Houseley School Cottonwood Crossroads School and Pleasant Hill School.
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J. D. Wilson
Bowen
Houseley
Cottonwood
Crossroads
Pleasant Hill
Old Toys Donated For County Christmas Drive
The Leader office holds enough toys to joyfully fill 250 children's hearts this Christmas. Donations have grown after The Leader urged old toys be given for county children. Repaired and repainted by relief workers, items will go to those who would otherwise lack playthings. Early contributors include Mrs. Joe Daly and several others named in the Toy Donation List.
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Leader
Joe Daly
Francis Brown
W. H. Lindley
C. E. High
Deskins Wells
Jean
Louise Anderson
Cotton Board Resignations Spark Surprise at meeting
Three members B G Glenn J R Heward and B W Boarman announced resignations from the Collingsworth County Cotton Committee after a year of service including the 1933 plowup campaign. The December 1 meeting with 20 committeemen saw unanimous support to retain the trio despite mixed reactions.
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B. G. Glenn
J. R. Heward
B. W. Boarman
Collingsworth County Cotton Committee
County Cotton Association
Doctor Chas B Jones Joins Wellington Practice
K Chas B Jones of Dallas joined Doctors B W Jones and W Calvin Jones in Wellington on December 1. He will specialize in diseases of women and children along with general practice. Jones was raised in the county, attended Wellington High School, studied at the University of Texas and Taylor Medical College, and did intern work at St Paul Hospital Dallas.
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K. Chas. B. Jones
Dallas
B. W. Jones
W. Calvin Jones
Chas. B. Jones
Wellington
Austin
University of Texas
Taylor Medical College
Jones
St. Paul Hospital
Chicago
Samnorwood High To Stage Covered With Blessings Play
Samnorwood High School will present Covered With Blessings at the high school auditorium Friday night December 14. The production features a splendid cast and is directed by Joyce Harvey the school's music instructor, with the announcement continued on Page Seven.
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Samnorwood High School
Higsh
Joyce Harvey
Free Theatre Tickets For Leader Readers
Through cooperation of the Ritz Theatre two readers of The Leader will be presented free page each week. The notice listing the names of the person to receive the past with be found in the classi fied ad column, each week. It is not necessary to call for tickets. Merely clip all the want ad and present it at the theatre for free admission.
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Ritz
Wellington Band To Play At Lillie School Event
Lillie School organizers announce a December 6 pie and box supper at Lilie Church featuring the Wellington Band. Proceeds fund athletic equipment for the school. Principal G. J. Waters says the winter term starts December 10 and students should begin work on opening day.
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Lillie School
G. J. Waters
Wellington
Lilie Church
Waters
J. M. Shields Critically Ill After Tuesday Operation
J M Shields is reported to be seriously ill with a critical condition. He underwent an operation Tuesday night as part of his treatment.
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J. M. Shields
Day committee message unclear and incomplete
The fragmentary text appears to be an incomplete note from a committee or meeting. No clear names, places, dates, or actions are readable to form a proper news item.
Voting Boxes Placed At 21 Points In County
Collingsworth County farmers will vote December 14 on continuing the Bankhead Act for next year. Twenty one poll boxes will be placed in county communities under committee supervision to aid farmers with information. Ballots will read Are you in favor of continuing the Bankhead Act for next year with Yes or No options.
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Collingsworth
John O. Stovall
Funeral services for Sarah Ann Stone
Funeral services for Miss Sarah Ann Stone, 71, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m. Rev. C. D. Damron and Rev. T. M. Johnston officiated. Stone, a Wellington resident for five years, died Tuesday morning at 1:05 a.m. She was born near Clarksville, Texas, January 22, 1868, aged 71 years 10 months and 22 days.
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Sarah
Ann Stone
C. D. Damron
T. M. Johnston
Miss Stone
Wellington
Clarksville
Texas
Crossroads Box Supper Planned by PTA at School
Crossroads PTA announces a box supper at Crossroads School on Friday night December 14. Proceeds fund school equipment purchases and a complete program features a Wellington speaker, musical numbers from Cottonwood and other acts. Boxes will be sold for boys and ladies tickets available to the public.
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The
Crossroads P. T. A
Crossroads
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East and West Ward
East Ward School
Cara Beth Hall
Alice Copeland
Lettye Evelyn Curry
Charlene Goodson
Ruby Searberry
Imogene White
Johnnie Wiles
Clifford Jones
Howard Moore
Joe Sharp
Billie Don Carson
Louise Cook
Donald Burgess
Irvin Emmett
Ted O'Neil
Maxine Ford
Kathleen Glark
Geraldine Clifton
Billie Keith Puryear
Edward Brown
Joe Henry Copeland
Elwyn Copeland
Louie Lee Flowers
Ovida Jueva Cook
Tinnilee King
Marion Baumgard
J. D. White
Glenn
Heward
Boarman
Cotton Board
Floyd Thompson
Palo Cummings
Chas. Jones
Samnorwood
Shields
Wellington Merchants
Sarah Stone
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