County Agent and Commercial Club Secretary Employed
This week the Commissioners Court set the salary for a County Agent with State and Federal funds and a payment by the Commercial Club. A. L. Nowlen named County Agent, with Mrs Nowlen as Commercial Club secretary, to begin January 1. Nowlen has three years of Wheeler county experience and a record of results. The county and Commercial Club aim to improve the entire county with joint efforts and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Nowlen
Naselen
Collingsworth County
Astingg Gvors
Two Districts Lead in Salvation Army Drive
Judge C. Small reports two districts top the Salvation Army drive while urging that the county meet the 10 cent per person quota. He notes the need for broader participation and praises early contributions amid the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osal Drive
C. Small
Salvation Amy Live
Aborg
Garrett Bishop Marriage Falls to County Clerk
Justice P. W. Myers was called to the county clerk's office on Tuesday afternoon to perform the marriage of D. J. Garrett of the Culpepper farm west of town and Minnie Hishop of north of Quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Myers
D. J. Garrett
M. FE
Great Resources Opened to World
New York based report says Britain resumes trade with Soviet Russia, signaling peace in Europe after six years. Washington Vanderlip, returning from Russia with coal and fisheries concessions and a $3,000,000,900 goods contract, predicts Britain’s move will pressure others and boost American business amid League of Nations concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dre
Europe
Washington D. Vanderlip
United Press
London
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Russia
California
Vanderlip
League of Nations
Texas school amendment passes by wide margins
Austin December 14 The constitutional amendment allowing districts with populations over five thousand to raise the total tax rate from one fourth to one and one half percent and to remove the $1 per $100 valuation tax limit carried by substantial majorities in the November election. The canvass by the State Election Board shows supporting and opposing totals across independent and common schools with state officials voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Election Board
Ptane On Ae Pnvas
Ion
Ageinet
Te.menove School
Ines
Home People's Well Gassing Raises Interest In Deeplake Test
Interest grows in the Home People's near Deeplake as their pioneer gas test continues. Gas flow is strong and increasing since midweek, with gas forcing through fifty feet of caved debris, signaling high source pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeplake
Hall County Herald
Prominent Couple Married In City Home
Last Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs A W Thomas the marriage of their daughter Mierne to Mr John C Harper was solemnized Rev B Spepper pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating The bride is a musical popular young lady and the groom a Navy veteran and son of Wellington resident Mr Harper The couple have been sweethearts for years and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Thomas
Mierne
John C. Harper
B. Spepper
First Baptist Church
Mgr
Jd. M. Harper
Wellington
Pee
Help to Fill Up the Square Prompts Rally
R Ro Martin urges community help to pile ten yards of dirt on the square. He plans to lead a group of volunteers, stating wet conditions affect the park and streets with holes. He asks ninety nine helpers to join him for a solid build up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ro Martin
Mr. Martin
Easy Toe
New Cotton Report Shows Texas Twofold Yield Rise
The U S Department of Commerce reports Texas total cotton up to November 14 at 3 160 960 bales, versus 1 677 418 last year, a near doubling. County figures include Williamson leading with 145 472 and smaller yields shown for Childress Collin gworth Donley Hardeman Wilbarger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Commerce
Texas
Childress
Collingaworth Ve
Donley Tena
Hardeman
Wilbarger
Williamson County
Snow Blankets Canyon as Three Inches Fall
Canyon Texas awoke to a Christmas like scene as heavy wet snow covered the ground. Reports say more than three inches fell with rain earlier in the night, transforming the town into a winter postcard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Texas
Famous Clerks Dine With Quail at Gully Home
On Tuesday at 6:30 Mr and Mrs R L Gully hosted a quail dinner in their new home. Guests gathered in a decorated dining room for a four course feast with cocktails, creamed potatoes cranberry sauce sweet potato croquettes asparagus and salad. Names listed include Mesdames Wella Gragg Brons Mikan Meadames Wella Gragg Misses Tana Mahen Toler Master Reymond Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Gully
Mangle Peete
Edison
Gully
Mrra. Harding
Mesure
Wella
Gragg
Brons
Miakan
Meadames
Tana Mahen
Toler
Reymond Jones
Mr. Gully
Plainview Woman Burned to Death
Plainview Texas December 14 Mrs J M Adams wife of J M Adams editor of the Plainview News died at 1 45 pm from burns received when a pail of gasoline ignited while she rinsed clothes Miss Saide Earl 18 was burned but not seriously in the attempt to save her mother The accident occurred at the family residence on West Ninth Street causing about 8000 in damage relatives from Coleman and Corsicana were en route for funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Texas
J. M. Adams
J. M. Adama
Plaainview News
Coleman
Corsicana
Adams
Christian Church
Saide Earl
West Ninth Street
Memphis business leaders meet Collingsworth officials
Memphis businessmen met Wellington county commissioners and the Commercial Club with County Judge McIntosh Rev R B Morgan and Alemphis Chamber of Commerce secretary to discuss road problems and the possible hire of a road engineer for eastern Panhandle counties. Secretary Sager arranged a January meeting of state fair associations to coordinate dates and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
R. B. Morgan
Alemphis Chamber of Commerce
Hall County Fair Association
Wellington
County Commissioners and Commercial Club
Panhandle
Sager
Boy Scout Council Organizes in Wellington
Last Sunday at the Baptist Church a Wellington Boy Scout Council organized with about two dozen members. Officers named include Rev. J. E. Martin president and Rev. S. B. Culpepper scout commissioner. A Friday meeting will complete the organization as three troops are planned for boys 12 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Wellington
J. E. Martin
J. U. Howell
J. ©. Wells
S. B. Culpepper
Scout Movement
Wellington to Host Visiting Teachers Next Week
Wellington will greet visiting teachers next week with a series of events aimed at showcasing the town. The plan includes a daily dinner at the school building and a reception to leave a warm impression on the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Womans Missionary Society Elects Officers
The Womans Missionary Society held its December meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Elected: President Mrs Lee ONeil Vice President Mrs Richards Secretary Mrs Hudson Treasurer Mrs Curry Auxiliary Treasurer Mrs Campbell Superintendent of Young People Mrs Benson assisted by Mesdames Cocke and Singley Supt of Study Mrs ORear Supt of Social Service Mrs Parsons Supt of Supplies Mrs Williams Press Reporter Mrs Small Attendance was very good and the bazaar proceeds totaled 163.50 There will be no further meeting of the bazaar organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society
Lee O'Neil
Richards
Hudson
Curry
Mra. Campbell
Benson
Mesdames Cocke
Mra O'Rear
Mra. Parsons
Mra. Williams
Livestock Doubly Important Now
The Southwest is urged to diversify farms and focus on livestock for stability. Feeding stock improves soil and yields better grain prices, with hogs and poultry in demand at conservative prices. Banks favor holding livestock to market products and dispose of excess feed areas amid nationwide liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Southwest Poultry & Swing
Mattox Takes Charge at Memphis Store Opening
A report states Mr. Mattox, described as a splendid citizen, travels to Memphis to become manager of a new transportation company store opening there. He leaves Wellington and is praised for his expected success in the new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattox
Memphis
Maton
Manele
Ee ‘Transportation Co
Aeapal
Wellington
Christmas Tree Arrangements and Church Gifts Planned
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Christmas tree event with school or church involvement and planned wine presents. The text mentions arrangements and a deadline by Friday, suggesting a church or community gathering with gifts.
Christmas Music at Methodist Church Sunday Morning
Special Christmas music will be rendered at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning and the pastor will deliver a message in keeping with the occasion. You are cordially invited to attend.
Sallie Urges Action as Debts Press Hard in Plymouth
In Plymouth Texas on December 15 1920 Sallie voices frustration with banks and businessmen and urges everyone to pay debts. The narrator contemplates action and decides to follow Sallies guidance to fix up pay up and stimulate movement within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Texas
Sallie
Sears& Roebuck
Buck Creek Items Sunday school attendance and visits
Sunday school activities drew a large crowd with singing led by Mrs. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Spears visited relatives in the community and likely will stay through after events. Gaddy Wise and family visited J H Wise, though Gaddy resides in another country, and B B Stafford left for Arkansas. Farmers slaughtered hogs after reports of pig disease, with Randall noted for exceptional hog size, one hog weighing over 600 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Gaye
Randall
Victory Medal details and how to obtain it explained
The Victory Medal honors U S armed forces who served honorably between April 1917 and November 11 1918. It is a bronze medal with a rainbow ribbon and detachable clasps for major battles and campaigns. services at home or abroad qualify. Applications are handled by the American Legion post commander and medals are mailed within ten days, with quicker direct-from-philadelphia dispatch after December 19 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armoj
United States
Wuul
France
Ugland
Veysia
Siberia
U Ned Sta
Sions
Shome
American Legion
Philadelphia
Potatoes and Curing Plant Prompts Local Interest
Hedley citizens and business men inspected the Dice Curing and Storage Association plant now operating in the city and expressed strong approval. Engineer Mr Taylor will visit Hedley to pursue locating a plant there as the region is an ideal potato growing area needing a curing facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley
Dice Curing & Storage Association
Taylor
Mothers Club Dinners Support School Work
During the institute the club will serve dinner each day to our teachers. Fundraising is planned to finance school benevolence while making the meals a pleasant event.
Former Wellington Girl Married at Plainview
Friends announce that on Wednesday last Miss Dora Moore and Mr. D A Miller were united in marriage at Plainview and will reside near the city. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs M J Moore formerly of Wellington now living at Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Moore
D. A. Miller
Plainview
M. J. Moore
Mrs Small Hosts Domestic Science Club Party
Mrs C S Small entertained the Domestic Science Club at her West Wellington home on December with an afternoon of games. A refreshment plate including chicken salad olives bread and butter sandwiches fruit cake hot chocolate and whipped cream was served. Guests included Mrs T A Hudson C E B Stone R K Templeton Lee Oniel Joe Hardy R A Williams Pink Sullivan and J B Castleberry. visitors were Mrs J A Leach J C Carpenter Ben Stover and J A Koger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Oniel
Joe Hardy
R. A. Williams
Pink ‘Sullivan
J.B. Castleberry
The
Mesdames
J. A. Leach
J. C. Carpenter
Ben Stover
J. A. Koger
Wednesday Club Meeting Recap Amid Quiet Season Notes
The Wednesday Club met this week with limited attendance as members discussed ongoing season plans. Highlights referenced include leadership, upcoming events, and community engagement, with no notable controversies or disruptions reported.
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Garrett
Home Peoples
Vienna
Starx
European Relief Council
Collingsworth
BOY Scout Council
Scivice Club
B. Canthebeany
Thalii Aces
Methodist Church
Buck Creek
Mothers Club
Mrs. Small
Stone
Tonnt
Patton
Cmninte
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