Pastor Rev R A Stewart Leads West Texas Parishes
Rev R A Stewart pastor of the First Methodist Church in West Texas for 25 years, born in Tennessee, organized Spur Methodist Church in 1909, served as pastor in Crowell Snyder Canyon Miami Sweetwater Stamford and presiding elder of four districts. He led Epworth League Board missions and served on education and church extension boards. Continued on Page 8 Sec. 2.
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R. A. Stewart
First Methodist Church
Tennessee
West
Texas
Stewart
Methodist Church
Spur
West Texas
Crowell
Snyder
Canyon
Miami
Sweetwater
Stamford
Vernon
Abilene
Epworth League
Northwest Texas Conference
Board of Missions
Board of Education
Board of Church Extension
Rev
Segu
Auxiliary To Aid World War Vets Christmas Gifts
The American Legion Auxiliary prepares Christmas presents for 100000 disabled World War veterans in hospitals. Women volunteers, about 400000 strong, work year round to support the welfare and recovery of these men and their families.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Wellinston
Tgsits
Witster
J M Holland Attending Insurance Meet in Houston
J M Holland of Wellington is in Houston this week for the thirty second annual Southwestern Life Insurance Company convention. The event draws the largest attendance in the company’s history as agents qualify by writing insurance, signaling strong business conditions. Roger Killough of Eagle Lake, club president, presided at the opening session while W N Blanton of the Houston Chamber of Commerce welcomed attendees and C F O’Donnell outlined the company’s 1995 progress and strength. At noon the crowd exceeded 500 attendees.
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Houston
J. M. Holland
Wellington
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Roger Killough
Eagle Lake
Southwestern Life Club
W. N. Blanton
Houston Chamber of Commerce
C.F. O'Donnell
Southwestern Wilfe Insurance Company
Wellington Schools Face Closure Over Tax Revenue
Wellington Public Schools may close February 1 1936 if taxes are not paid. Superintendent G L Farrar notes the district operates at lower expense than nearby towns. Wellington uses 60 cents per $100 with 10 cents for maintenance and 30 cents for bond retirement. Nearby towns range up to $1 with varied allocations.
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Wellington School
Wellington Public
G. L. Farrar
Public School Directory of Texas
Wellington
Dodsonville
Shamrock
Wheeler
Childress
Memphis
Quanah
Meteors Topic Of Lecture In Wellington High School
Alex Richards, a meteorite lecturer who travels nationwide, spoke to Wellington High School students Monday. Accompanied by his wife, he has lectured across all states and in several foreign countries as a Niminger Laboratories representative.
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Alex Richards
United States
Wellington
Richards
Niminger Laboratories
Valian t War On Tree Scourges Marks Progress In Forestry
A historical overview notes 60 years of U S tree conservation from 1876 to modern times. It credits Franklin B Hough and key milestones like the Division of Forestry creation in 1886 and the CCC era for fire prevention, forest health, and reforestation efforts amid ongoing insect threats and replanting campaigns.
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Franklin B. Hough
Sam
America
Hough
Congress
Division of Forestry
Harrison
Yellowstone Park Timberland Preserve
Bureau of Forestry
The
Forest Service
Will Rogers Memorial Club Membership Enclosed
A reader requests enrollment as a member of the Will Rogers Memorial Club and includes payment of $1 for regular membership or $5 for honorary membership. The note indicates mailing or delivering to the Wellington Leader in Wellington, Texas.
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Will Rogers Memorial Club
Wellington
Texas
Rogers Memorial Drive Ends This Saturday in Collingsworth
The Will Rogers Memorial Fund Drive will end in Collingsworth County on December 14. The campaign uses voluntary subscriptions rather than direct solicitation and has already drawn many donations across the country. Local reports note strong progress toward a 100 percent participation goal as the drive closes.
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Roger
Collingsworth
Lea
Wellington Schi
Cain
Singing Will Be Held Sunday at Nazarene Church
The regular third Sunday community singing will be held at the Church of the Nazarene in town this Sunday. Continued on page 8, section 2.
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Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene
Failures Decline In Texas During October
Texas commercial failures fell in October from a year earlier as UT Bureau of Business Research reports. Eleven firms failed, down 15.4 percent from September and 42 percent from October last year. Total liabilities reached 160000, up 3.2 percent from September but 2.4 percent lower than October last year.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Community Units to Elect Committeemen for AAA Program
Five Collingsworth County communities will hold meetings next week to elect three committeemen and one alternate each for the cotton program under the AAA. District four meets Dec 19 at Dozier at 10 am, district five at Lutie church Dec 19 at 2:30 pm, Wellington district two at Court House Dec 20 at 10 am, with a second Wellington session at 2:30 pm.
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AAA
Collingsworth County
John QO. Stovall
TI. E. Emmert
W. 8S. White
J. A. Killian
Court House
Crop Loans Repaid In Col lingsworth Area
Crop loans progress shows Col lingsworth County farmers repaid 15168 of 19255 this year, 78.9 percent. In five area counties total repayment is 166051 of 196220 loaned, with six counties at 83.6 percent. Col lingsworth and Childress lag in payments, while Panhandle crops are generally good though rains slowed harvest. More details continued on Page 2.
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Emergency
Collingsworth County
Collingaworth ' A
Childress
Panhandle
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BR. A. Stewart
Spey
Insurance Meet
Southwestern Life
Farrar
U. S
Civilian Conservation Corps
Corps
Nanme
Rogers Memorial Drive
Phantom Empire
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