Toy donors honored by Wellington leaders
The Wellington Leader thanks citizens who donated and repaired toys for Christmas relief efforts. The list of contributors includes Mrs. J. T. Slay, Mrs. M. Dickerson, Mrs. J. N. Wallace, Mrs. A. L. Nowlin, Amos Gollihugh, Clovis Scott, Robert Jason Young, Katie Young, Arlene Young, and many others.
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The
Movement
Wellington
J. T. Slay
M. ©. Dickerson
A. L. Nowlin
Amos Gollihugh
Clovis Scott
Robert Jason Young
Katie Young
Arlene Young
Leonard
Joe Daly
Francis Brown
Deskins Wells
E. High
W. H. Lindley
Jean Anderson
Louise Anderson
C. R. Burkett
Bankhead Law Support Wins In County Referendum
Out of 1,815 voters who went to the polls Friday, 1,180 cast votes for retention and 185 voted against the Bankhead Law.
Local District Names Honor Teams Amid Meeting
Williams FE Peeples Harris McCauley John Anders and Claise Duncan led a district meeting at Turkey last Wednesday to select all district teams. First team features Lider Floydada and Norman Memphis at quarterback with players from Floydada Spurr Matador Memphis Wellington and Paducah. Second team includes Mathews Floydada Deasen Memphis and Quitaque among others with Wellington and Spur representatives.
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Turkey
Lider
Floydada
Martin
Postic
Spur
Mathews
Deasen
Memphis
Sachee
Quitaque
Glenn
Wellington
Clements
Matador
Lee
Jones
Ploydada
Campbell
McAbee
Gilbert
Riley
Man Dies Attributable To Heart Failure Interred In Atkins
A man died due to heart failure after being with friends in a section described. His funeral interment took place in Atkins, Arkansas. Elis Funeral Home arranged the final rites.
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Ner
Atkins
Arkansas
Elis Funeral Hone
Franks Opens Refreshed Store With Deck and Lighting
Franks remodeled the store’s lower floor and added a rear deck to showcase furniture. The space is brighter after a full repaint and the formal opening is scheduled all day Saturday.
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Franks
Christmas Community Party Seeks Joy for All County Kids
The Kiwanis event aims to spread Christmas spirit with Old Santa visiting indigent children. A special party for Black children is planned in the colored section with Rev. T. M. Johnston coordinating arrangements.
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Santa
T. M. Johnston
Mrs Sims Suffers Fall and Hip Injury
Mrs Sims tumbled after a weight tore her shoe heel near the church and struck the curb. Doctors report a broken right leg just below the hip and say she will require time to recover before walking again.
Powell Families Gather for Wellington Cemetery Burial
Lee Powell of Kirkland and Lloyd Powell of Wellington lead a list of relatives including two sisters and two brothers from Harlingen Altus and Long Beach. Hymns sung were In the Sweet By and Abide With Me. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named along with flower bearers. Interment occurred at Wellington Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home.
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Lee. . Powell
Kirkland
Lloyd’ Powell
Wellington
Raymond Powell
Chillicothe
Charles Penner
Mills Creek
Oklahoma
Nathan Powell
Harlingen
Altus Powell
Long Beach
California
Tom Campbell
J. W. Clark
P. H. Thomas
Mose Clement
M. W. Phy
Palo Cummings
Guy Clements
A. L. Cochran
B. F. Snell
J. C
Powell Rites Mark Longtime Wellington Resident’s Death
Funeral services for A W Powell recall a life in Collingsworth County after moving there in 1910 from 1892. He joined the Methodist Church in Wellington, served as steward for four years, and remained a devoted Christian for 18 years. Survived by his wife Mrs A W Powell, daughter Isabelle Powell of Wellington, and three sons.
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Ita
Collingsworth
Wellington
Powell
Method Church
A. W. Powell
City
Isabelle Powell
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