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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
7
A countywide influenza outbreak causes widespread sickness with over 300 students absent in Wellington schools. Doctors report delays handling calls as the illness spreads across Collingsworth, urging avoidance of crowds and weather protection.
Readings indicate a eleven day snow cover thinning as warm air moved in on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures climbed to near 34 degrees with continued light snow and shifting winds through December 15 and 16, and the report notes continued snowfall into Friday with a continuation on Page Seven.
County officials will take oaths of office at the commissioners court meeting on Monday January 2. Because January 1 falls on Sunday the installation occurs January 2. Officials include Luther Gribble county judge George Corry sheriff Jack B Deahl attorney P W Myers JP C B Anderson tax collector W W Aldridge tax assessor Hunter Sime county treasurer W H Goforth district clerk Lois Sher enagh county clerk J D Hin CaNaiet Tees Precinct 1 W C Ketner commissioner Precinct 2 M F Hunter commissioner Precinct 3 A V Jones commissioner Precinct 4 Ed Butger constable Precinct 1.
A 150 person crowd attended the high school auditorium Friday night for Crashing Thru a home valent ype drama. Miss Angeline Wilson of Kansas City coached the production sponsored by the City Federation to fund the dean of women's salary. The play showed three eras 1897 1928 and 1958 with Jack Henderson as a young Texas lawyer and Lota Price as his sweetheart.
Co P Nevill and Scoot Hardy the Greenville Chamber leaders visited Wellington December 16 to meet with the local chamber directors and outline the Interior Protective and Development program.
Churches the Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club unite as the Goodfellows to gather groceries fruits clothing and other items for destitute families and bedridden parsons in Willington and the county. Proceeds will buy food and clothing and baskets will be distributed to those truly in need with churches planning trees and Kiwanis funds for toys and meals.
The Wellington school has sanctioned this acark that the orgre sefhoal fer in Wellington with open ile rig day from bath term on d in navy 2. The board expects an euvedlacaubuf appear merely 2E5 students to the school which offers courses up through the second grade.
Quail School reports strong early momentum as winter term opens with high enrollment and active programs. Honor rolls list Abert Armstrong Edith Browning Vandine Bell Guy Bell Roberta Blevins Annie Laura Ewing BE. L. Hammit Helen Hilgenfeld Wyndell Mangum Merie Palmer R. T. Savage Aubrey Weaver Trula Mae Willingham and grade students Geneva Blevina Nina Mae Thurman Pete.
Clark Anderson the tax collector warns that delaying delinquent taxes costs penalties and interest under the 1932 Relief Bill. Payments must be made by December to avoid a 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest for eleven months. He urges all who can pay to settle back taxes now.
Premiums attracting few despite recent cold and snow the Leader reports a dip to about 100 weekly avg. With weather improving some new subscriptions arrived bringing this week total to 46 names including A G Brayn G T Hiett C E Wilson John M Morgan H Lindsey Jack Obenheus W K Rooker N M Berry Mrs Nancy Bowen W H Tate W B Brewer D P Winegeart R F Randy C L Harrison J G C Rogers J H Palmer J B Reynolds G D Carson W H Halliman P M Shields R E Duke H T h omas Mrs Jeff R Johnson Fred Yarbrough Virgil Watson Milton Bartlett Tom Parker Jack Lowry H B E Black R W Cunning.
Wade Arnold the Wellington post master said Christmas packages from this section were lighter than 1931 but a tremendous volume had started through the local office in the past two days. He attributed the earlier slack to bad weather and noted 1982 totals are larger than last year, with a rush that may rival 1931.
Following the resignation of M. F. Hunter trustees selected L. D. McMinn to fill the Precinct 8 seat. Hunter left to pursue county commissioner duties next month. McMinn is experienced in county school affairs and was chosen for his ability and interest.
The November term of the District Court will close Saturday December 24 after a five week session that disposed of over 120 civil and criminal cases. The grand jury indicted eleven felonies and one misdemeanor and urged jail improvements including transferring prisoners to the penitentiary and eradicating bed bugs. Grand jury members listed. judges changed from Judge David Fitzgerald to Judge W T Pergins. twelve criminal cases were carried to the next term.
Pie supper scheduled for Friday December 9 at Quail School is postponed to Friday night December 23. A short snappy program will be provided free and proceeds from the pies benefit the Quail School.
Wellington Hospital reports several patients improving after operations this week. Clarence Kesler has part of a rib removed and is resting well. Marudelle Dukeminier seeks early release after appendicitis. Christopher Copeland's pneumonia case shows signs of improvement. Mrs. Ella George remains hospitalized for influenza treatment.
Practically all local college students have returned home for the Christmas holidays while Wellington schools close Wednesday December 21. Visitors include Frank Campbell a McMurray College alumnus and first year student, Hazel McClure also at McMurray, Amon Johnston senior at McMurray and graduating this spring, Mayne Ruth Clark a 1938 graduate now in her year at McMurray, Elizabeth Gillentine a 1930 graduate at CIS Denton and in her second year, with prior attendance at 8. MA in 1931.
Rev T M Johnston invites visitors to attend Christmas services at the First Methodist Church. Morning and evening services will feature a special sermon with morning Christmas music and evening Christmas carols.
About $9,124.20 in checks were issued to residents of Collingsworth county for right of way as construction funding begins with an estimated 59 workers. Remaining funds and a list of recipients are noted, with instructions to collect unpaid checks and vacate fences for early road work.
John J. Quigg of West Texas Utilities formally congratulated Oran Starkey in Wellington for leading the lamp sales campaign across the Abilene to Clarendon region. Starkey’s lead over the field was more than double the second place among ten top salesmen.
The Wellington Leader announces a free Christmas Eve morning show for children under twelve at the Ritz Theatre Saturday December 24 at 10 o clock. Aimed at delighting kids with a special program, organizers plan to distribute free candy through cooperating firms and provide pictures and meat prizes as part of the event.
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