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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

6

Rockets to Meet Mighty Panthers Friday Afternoon

Wellington Skyrockets, undefeated, face the Panhandle Panthers at Powell Field in a regional final preview. Analysts note Panthers’ experience and weight edge with five seniors and six juniors, while Wellington leans on speed from Dashing Don Austin and a young backfield. The outcome hinges on first click and final-quarter strength.

Wellington Panthers Powell Field Rockets Panther Panhanse Lefty Fowler Joe Coleman Coleman Sparks Crawford Panhandle Bailey Austin Moore Parrish

Wellington Skyrockets Show Off Airborne Prowess

Wellington's football squad relies on big plays led by Moore Bailey and Moulton. Senior Sterling and stafford Green Parrish Austin pace a high flying attack as they push the Rockets to repeatedly gamble, blowing out McLean and never trailing all season.

Ten Wellington Moore Bailey Pete Moulton Sterling Panhandle Stafford Green Parrish Austin McLean Rockets Blair Cherry D. X. Bible Texas Knute Rockne

Seniors Present Play Promises Exciting Season Comedy

Bud Scruggs adds complications as Haynes Baumgardner, a reckless policeman, predicts no frustration in plans. The play, described as humorous and exciting, is set to begin at 7:45 with a small admission. H. G. Tucker of Lubbock visited the LeDerer home Wednesday evening.

Bud Scruggs Haynes Baumgardner H. G. Tucker Lubbock F. C. LeDerer

Bearrow Trial Set For Dec 13 in Nixon Death Case

Bearrow charged with murder in the death of Wilburn Nixon whose body was found near Shamrock on Sunday morning November 21. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge W R Ewing on November 29. Trial date set for December 13. Special venue of 140 jurors ordered. Three men a woman and her son linked to the case. Louise Goley and Doyle McLaughlin held in jail in Pampa. others released to relatives.

Agene Stubby) Bearrow Wilburn Nixon Shamrock W. R. Ewing Bearrow Wheeler Ewing Holt Green Nixon Cliff Nuttall Lindsey Davis Lee Bowen Louise Goley Doyle McLaughlin Dallas Pampa Plymouth

Community teams delay Clyde Emmert area programs

The Clyde Emmert area’s plans for instruction schools are postponed indefinitely after county agent W KK Cottingame was notified. The Community committee, drawn from County Board chairmen and four community heads, held its final meeting on December 1. Wellington Precinct elected B G Glenn as chairman with J E Emmett and H L Peters as members. W S White and W F Ford serve as alternates.

W. KK. Cottingame Wellington B. G. Glenn J. E. Emmett H. L. Peters

Teachers in West Oklahoma influence education gains

Mr. Sherrill leads Hollis School efforts and heads the West Oklahoma Teachers Association while active in educational advancement. Mr. Crouch begins his first term as Harmen County County Superintendent, guiding local schooling policies.

Sherrill Hollis West Oklahoma Teachers Association Crouch Harmen County

Praise and visits promised to showcase department progress

Mr. Ryan praised the practical equipment chosen for the department and the serviceable work of E. A. Peek, a teacher, as he pledged to bring the head men at the State Department for a visit to witness the improvements firsthand.

State Department Mr. Ryan Ryan E. A. Peek

Mrs. W. L. O Rear Improves After Illness at Wellington

Mrs. W. L. O Rear of Rolla who has been seriously ill with a heart condition is improving in a local hospital after being brought to Wellington on November 25. Doctors say she could return home in a day or two if condition continues to improve.

W. L. O'Rear O’rear Wellington Rolla

Mule collision injures Mrs Sasser. car damaged in bridge crash

Mrs Sasser sustained a badly sprained ankle and bruises after a mule was hurled onto the car. The animal was killed and the car rolled across the bridge into a harrow pit. Mr Sasser, driving at a moderate speed, and Miss Wooldridge were uninjured.

Harrow Sasser Miss Wooldridge

Scouts Offer Free Ritz Theatre Passes for Top Passing Patrol

Mr. Blackledge announced a contest among patrols to accumulate the most points from scouting tests. The winning patrol will receive free passes to the Ritz Theatre. Attending the meeting were Douglas Rev Frank Cook Frank Mitchell Eddie Bayouth Jimmie Cochran O J Holton Bob Gilbert Aaron Wurst J Porter Neat Glenn Dylan R L Porter and visitor Edmund Riley.

Evangelist Rev Shields Javening Remains in Demand

The well known United States evangelist Rev Shields Javening inspires listeners with practical spiritual and musical preaching. Regular prayer services begin Wednesday night and preaching services Sunday night announced by Rev Goodwin.

Javening United States Goodwin

Wischkaemper Speaker Themes at Kingdom Meeting

Rev Hawkins notes Wischkaemper speaks on topics of faith and community interest. He says each upcoming address will center on a theme of vital concern to the Kingdom, guiding attendees.

Hawkins

Gilbert Johnson Admitted After Pneumonia Attack

Gilbert Johnson of Quail was admitted to a local hospital Friday with pneumonia. Doctors report his condition serious but slightly improved by Tuesday. Johnson is a Quail area farmer known across the county's western region.

Gilbert Johnson Quail Mr. Johnson

Plans For Seal To Be Sold In Town Saturday

A committee led by Mrs Charley Jones and including Mrs A C Beverie Mrs Austin O Neil and Mrs L A Manzer will set up booths around the square to sell seals to town visitors. Seals will also be sold at Logan Cummings and Miss Katherine Beverie offices in the Court House as county ministers are asked to cooperate.

Charley Jones A. C. Beverie Austin O'Neil L. A. Manzer Logan Cummings Katherine Beverie Court House

Youngest graduate Sara Morehead tops Gateway Woman's College

Sara Morehead of Conway Arkansas was graduated from Gateway Woman's College at age seventeen becoming the youngest ever to finish at that institution. Several have indicated they will discuss the matter from their pulpits.

Sara Morehead Conway, Ark Gateway Woman's College

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Mighty Panthers Wellington Boys Juels Atkins Panhandle Panthers LeDerer Hardware & Furn. Co Morrow-Thomas Hardware Co Amarillo Clyde Emmert Mrs. Sasser Scouts Rev. Shields Giibert Johnson Pall Montgomery Jewelry Cochran Seal Kroehler Lewis Brothers Furniture
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