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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
6
Christmas merchandise remains at low levels this season with only seven shopping days left. Wellington merchants invite residents and visitors to view the city’s gay holiday display and to shop in the waning days before Christmas.
Four of her children preceded her in death. Mrs. Lacy lived in Collingsworth county for 30 years after moving here with her family. Survived by four sons Drury Randolph Dennis and Mury Lacy of Wellington, two daughters Lena and Lena Lacy of Wellington, sister Mrs. Mattie Voyles of Shamrock, brothers Billy George Ben and Wood Preston of McKinney, and five grandchildren. Hymns were Never Grow Old and In the Sweet Bye and Bye. Pallbearers were Tui Hartman John Hayhurst Jim Porter Jeff Johnson Woodrow Stafford and Wren Hartman. Flower bearers were Tidith Walker Fay Voyles Rachel Crawford and Norman Ahuddell. Interment Wellington Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home.
The report lists district home attendees including Alice Wilks Dorothy Stephens Laura Ford Louise Young Moneta Stewart Roberta Stewart Lucille Stewart Aline Ayde Abigail Balch Laverne Welch Gothel Finley Bernice Riddle Lorenee Beavers Velma Deering Ruby Hodel and Miss Rachel Deahl. From Wellington attendees include Lucille Jackson Helen Sue Singley Helen Louise McGill Lila Lee Thomas Lavern Savage Jeanette Bowling Lois Murray Mozelle Branum Mary Filsie Terry Ida Lee Boutcher Oneta Graham Clara Frances Danson plus sponsors Miss Lila Allred and Mrs Clyde Drake.
The Adobe Walls Council elected officers for 1937 including C. H. Walker of Pampa as president R Stahl of Borger as first vice president Van W Stewart of Perryton as second vice president John T Forbis of Wellington as third vice president Z E Smith of Groom as Scout Commissioner Roy McMilllan of Pampa as treasurer A G Post of Pampa and H W Price of Borger as national representatives The listing names multiple towns and positions for the council leadership.
In Riverside town the league urges generosity at year end, reminding residents many go without basics and grocery stores mention drives to aid the needy. The tone appeals to communal duty and local participation during the holiday season.
Otis Melton of Quail drives a car stripped to carry a cotton frame, creating a float like parade entry. He hauls a load of cotton for Curtis Owens of Quail during the first appearance of the contraption.
The notice lists a Tuesday morning sale starting at 10:80 oclock on December 22 including 75 White Rock pullets four tons of maize bundle feed two bales of Half-an-half cotton seed farm implements harness for 11 head of work stock and more items from the farm inventory.
Singing planned continues from page one with Brower Mr Brock all of Wellington Missouri and Mrs Harrison Miss Harrison Miss Williams all of Rolla Mr Goodner and Mr Wilson of Salt Fork read as a social note on upcoming events and participants in the community program
The Quail FFA won first place at a regional poultry show with 483 birds exhibited. Champions included Ross Fuller with a Buff Orpington cockerel and Jack Wright with a White Rock rooster, among others. Judge William C. Tallant praised the setup, likening it to the Texas Centennial Show in Dallas.
Bailey, Ray Coneway, Jack Wright, Homer Thompson, Roy Henderson and Ross Fuller earned prizes as cash totalling 115.75 dollars and merchandise prizes raised the overall value to about 300 dollars.
Meyer of Texas Christian University will be the principal speaker at the banquet with Dick Todd of Texas A and M and other Southwest stars in attendance. Tickets are selling fast at drug stores or from Dick Wiley at the First National Bank. Ex students of Wellington High School will be honored guests at the event.
Mr. Gibson announced night work to expand a service station with two large flood lights for motorists safety. The new project includes hydraulic lifts and electric washers for both cars and engines, aiming to be among the most complete in the Panhandle.
November Term notes include penitentiary sentences a suspended sentence and a not guilty verdict while six criminal cases were dismissed. The grand jury was called into session again, indicting three persons on felony charges for the April term. Judge Tires ends his long service in Collingsworth County after serving as the first county judge in Childress County in 1889 and leading the district bench since eight years ago.
Quail Tourney continues at the school with public invited to attend. Tickets may be obtained at Quail school or reserved by writing to Mr Chaudoin. The Leaffer want ads accompany this notice.
John C. Stovall, highlighted on this page, is praised for his government program duties and expected to lead soil conservation efforts in the county. Leopold Stokowski, conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, is noted for conducting rehearsals from a wooden sawhorse setup in a blanket saddle.
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