Final Rites Held Saturday for Mrs J A Richerson
Mrs. J A Richerson of Wellington aged 80 died at home Thursday morning after a heart ailment. Born June 12 1866 in Bedford County Tennessee she lived in Texas since girlhood and helped found Hall County. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church in Wellington conducted by Rev Hugh Blaylock and Rev C C Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Richerson
Wellington
Quanah
Hall County
Fresno
Richerson
Methodist Church
Fresho
Cappers Farmer to Honor Quail School
Rider Stockdale of The Cappers Farmer visited Quail on December 2 to collect material for a human interest story about the Quail Consolidated School. He photographed students and the building for the nationally circulated magazine’s feature set to appear in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quail Consolidated School
Cappers Farmer
Rider Stockdale
Quail
Blasingames' Son Improves After California Spinal Operation
G L Blasingame of Wellington returns from Los Angeles where his son Albert underwent a spinal operation on November 4. Albert's body remains in a cast for about four weeks, due to a leg injury from youth. Albert had lived in California since moving from Amherst in 1987 with his wife and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Blasingame
Wellington
Los Angeles
Calif
Albert Blasingame
Blasingame
Amherst
Two Hours Two Deer for Lutie Pastor in San Saba
Rev. W. E. Brown hunting in San Saba County, formerly of the Panhandle, bagged the two deer allowed this season in just two hours. One buck had five points, the other six. Brown is pastor of the Baptist Church at Lutie and resides in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brown
Rev. Brown
San Saba
Panhandle
Baptist Church
Lutie
Wellington
Trophy Awarded Victor of Rocket Hawk Game
The Class A interscholastic Regional One Football title winner will receive a thirty inch engraved trophy, owned permanently by the winning school. The trophy is funded by the Life Insurance Company of America Fort Worth as a celebration of loyalty among players, officials, and fans supporting community spirit and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance Company of America, of
Fort Worth
Hubert G. Foster
Logan Cummings
Wellington JayCees Charter Banquet and Veterans School Hire
The Wellington Junior Chamber of Commerce will receive its charter at a December 18 banquet in the community building at 8:00 p.m. The event follows Amarillo JayCees’ involvement and will feature representatives from the state organization. Eli Wolf, Firestone Store, sells tickets and invites all members and interested parties. Jake Tarter is hired as Veterans Vocational School coordinator and teacher, starting January 1. He will oversee initial agriculture related classes with Form 1950 applications for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Tarter
Veterans Vocational School
Collingsworth
B. W. Beaird
Tarter
Beard
Beaird
Wellington Junior Chamber of Commerce
State Organison
Dallas
Amarillo Jay- Cees
Amarillo
Wellington Group
Eli Wolf
Firestone
Wolf
JayCees
No Serious Injuries In 3 Car Collision
A three car crash near the Red River Bridge ten miles north of Childress involved Wellington and Dodson residents. Buck McKinney of Wellington owned a 1946 Ford and Vernon Baird of Dodson owned a 1942 Ford Coupe. both were reportedly demolished. A third older car left the scene before its occupants could be identified after Highway Patrol investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dodson
Red River Bridge
Childress
Ford
Buck McKinney
Vernon Baird
Baird
Perry M. Scott
Wellington Church Donates to Tipton Orphanage After Fire
The Wellington Church of Christ donated 500 dollars to the Tipton Orphanage after a fire destroyed the kitchen dining room and boys dormitory. The church bought silverware and bowls for 50 place settings and sent for additional silver from neighboring towns while churches in the area and unaffiliated donors contributed further support. The orphanage is operated by the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Orphan’s Home
Wellington Church of Christ
Min
Vaughn Shofner
Church
The
Church of Christ
Juniors Stage Annual Comedy Superstitious Sadie
Wellington High School junior class presents the annual comedy Superstitious Sadie on Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The plot follows Iris Ashford and daughters in a haunted house as guests arrive and a ghost is captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington# High School
Sadie
Iris Ashford
Joyce Hightower
Georgia May
Edith Hamman of Dodson Dies at 87
Mrs Edith Arbella Hamman of Dodson longtime Collingsworth County resident died December 4 at 4 40 am in St Josephs Hospital Welhington aged 87 She was born November 20 1859 in Tennessee and married W P Hamman in 1879 They had six children four survive and she was active in the Dodson Methodist Church Funeral services were at the Dodson Methodist Church with Rev Hugh Blaylock presiding and pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Arbella Hamman
Dodson
Collingsworth County
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wel- Hngtegi
Hamman
Tennessee
Adam and
Bethia Ferguson W Verick
W. P. Hamman
Palo Pinto
Methodist Church
Hugh Blaylock
Barth
W. W. Carter
Jake Lawrence
Oscar Cunningham
Wayne Reynolds
Elbert Warren
W. 8. Berry
Leo Wybeck
Fletcher White
R. J. Holland
Mer
Fireworks Banned During Holidays in City Limits
City marshal Alvis Derryberry announced a Christmas season ban on shooting fireworks within city limits. The ordinance, long in effect, will be enforced strictly in fire limits and around churches hospitals and other public buildings. Violations carry a misdemeanor fine of five to twenty five dollars. Parents and children are urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Derryberry
Mrs Frank Moore Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs Frank Moore of Wellington had a major operation at a Wichita Falls hospital on December 4 and was reported alive and recovering the next day. Her daughters Mrs Jimmie Richards and Mrs Hardy Driskill of Albuquerque, N M, were with her in Wichita Falls as her illness lasted about six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Wellington
Wichita Falls
Jimmie Richards
Hardy Driskill
Albuquerque
N. M
Moore
Dodson Pastor Resigns to Lead Lutie Church
Rev. W. E. Brown resigns as pastor of Dodson and Loco churches to become full time pastor at Lutie. He has lived in Wellington during his Dodson Loco tenure and will continue to reside there. Successor not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brown
Dodson
Loco
Lutie
Rev. Brown
Wellington
Sherry Mills Seriously Ill With Pneumonia
Sherry Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Mills is seriously ill in St Josephs Hospital with double pneumonia. Her condition improved since the weekend but she remains under an oxygen tent while Mr Mills, principal of Wellington High School, assists at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Mills
Gordon Mills
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mills
Wellington High School
Rockets-Blackhawks Clash For Regional Title Friday
Dr E W Moss Dies In Mission Saturday to. E W Moss long served Collingsworth County as a physician across Quail Wellington and the western area. Born 1882, he practiced medicine for over three decades and held leadership roles in several medical associations. He died December 7 at 64. Health issues forced retirement years earlier. The obituary notes his religious faith and Army service. Continued on Purge Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To. E. W. Moss
Collingsworth
Mission
Alam
Dr. Moss
de. Moss
Collingsworth County
Quail
United States Army Medical Corps
Wellington
Tr. Moss
Edgar Wright Moss
Lingleville
Brath County
Ife
Moss
School of Medicine
Vanderbilt University
Southwestern Medical School
Dallas
Church of Christ
Texas State Medical Association
Panhandle Medical Associatin
Tri-County Medical Association
Panhandle Medical Association
American Legion
State Medical Association
Medical Corps
United States Army
W. Moss
Teams Meet for Third Successive Year in Playoff
Wellington Skyrockets face Phillips Blackhawks in a regional final at Powell Field. The game, Friday at 2:50 p.m., draws Panhandle crowds with tickets sold out including sections A B C and west stadium for Phillips. Coach Chesty Walker seeks a sixth regional title in seven seasons. AL Duncan aims to upset the Blackhawks and end their run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Skyrockets
Phillips Blackhawks
Powell Field
Rockets
Panhandle
Amarillo Lnst
Wichita Falls
Repion
Phillips
Chesty Walker
Rodeo Grounds
AL Duncan
Floydada
Walker
Blackhawks
Lulin Hornets
LC45
Phillips Field
Hawks
John Eldridge
Earl Jackson
Aberdeen Church To Hold Pie Supper
Aberdeen Methodist Church will host a pie supper on Wednesday night December 18 to raise funds for the Christmas tree and community candy. Proceeds will support the church remodeling program as plans are coordinated by Mrs Elmer Willard and others. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Methodist
Elmer Willard
Fire destroys Quail Church of Christ building
Fire destroyed the Quail Church of Christ Sunday, a 25 year old wooden structure. Insurance covered 2500 of an estimated 6000 damage. The church has no regular pastor but holds church school services each Sunday and plans to rebuild when conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiail Church of Christ
Tom Crabtree
Quail
Crabtree
Box Supper Set at Dolson High School December 18
Dolson High School Athletic Club hosts a box supper Friday night December 18 at 6pm in the school auditorium. Supb. TR Lennon announces auctioneers Van Bonnat and Jack Stewart. A contest for the prettiest girl will be held to support the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolson High School
Lennon
van Bonnat
Jack Stewart
Santa Claus Letters Printed in The Leader Deadline
The Wellington Leader will publish Santa Claus letters from Collingsworth County and Wellington trade area in the December 19 issue. Children and teachers are urged to submit letters about Christmas wishes to reach Santa at the North Pole in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Wellington
Collingsworth
The
Leader
North Pole
Youth Center Plans Progress at Dodson
Youth from the Pods area redecorate a vacant building next to Malone Drug Store as they prepare a Dodson youth center under Mrs. Jeanette Thant and Floyd Teutsch. Funds are raised locally to furnish and outfit the space with games and a phonograph, with weekly meetings planned once open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pods
Jeanette Thant
Floyd Teutsch
Malone Drug Store
Wellington Masons Visit Grand Lodge in Texas
Ben Hurst and Dick Richards returned from Waco where they attended the Grand Lodge of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas. On December 9 Wellington Masons in Shamrock organized work under the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas with Hurst Faulsner Sullivan Mathews and Schaded present. Jesse D. Cox and Mrs Cox visited the Hurst home earlier that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hurst
Dick Richards
Waco
Grand Lodge
Grand Royal Arch
Texas
Mr. Richards
Wellington
Wellington Masons
Shamrock
Grand Royal Arch Chapter
Mr. Hurst
J. 8. Faulsner
James Sullivan
J. F. Mathews
Enis Schaded
Jesse D. Cox
Melvin
Cox
Mrs. Hurst
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Blasingame
Los Angeles, Calif
Mr. Foster
Veterans School
Tipton
Pegey Riggs
Judy
Joyce Wood
Calory
Ethra Jean Norman
Uriah Chadd
Richard McClaskey
Ramon de Custone
Benny Karnes
Mrs. Meecham
Peggy Yarbrough
George Quarley
Mrs. Ashford
Teddy Joe James
May Quarley
Virginia Clark
Hills
Zora Dell Austin
Rance Ralston
Tommy Ralston
Ansel McDowell
W. C. Saied
Delia Cowans
Nell Davis
Wanda Jo Estes
Edith Hamman of
E. W. Moss
Aberdeen
Quail Church of Christ
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