Cotton Growers Approve Quotas and Promotion Act
Collingsworth County cotton farmers approved the regular marketing quotas 689 to 61 and the research and promotion act 429 to 208. Nationwide support reached 68 percent as quotas take effect next year. The voluntary program requires diverting 12.5 percent of allotment to soil conservation with price support loans and payments. The act funds through $1 per bale. Cotton Board to be elected. refunds possible within 90 days. See back page.
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Collingsworth County
Millard Brown
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Mr. Brown
Cotton Research and Promotion Act
Cotton Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Leader Will Be Closed Monday
The Wellington Leader will be closed Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday editor Deskins Wells announced. We will be grateful if readers bring or phone news to the office Friday or Saturday. Leader contact number is 447-2414.
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Wellington
Deskins Wells
Wellington counselor Graham joins Texas group at West Point visit
Graham, a Wellington high school counselor, is among 20 Texas counselors and administrators touring the United States Military Academy at West Point New York on an invitation from Major General James P Lampert. Gene Baird, Borger Public Schools administrator, also travels with the group. Transportation was by Air Force plane from Lubbock December 18, returning December 21.
Tax suit set in 100th District over 1.18 dollar claim
A tax suit was filed for 1.18 dollars in the 100th District. The case notes that the malt was filed for 17 cents and alleges increased excise to locate the defendant or her heirs had failed.
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Baptist
Pega Dts
Advisory Body Formed With Price Meeting In Amarillo
A panhandle advisory committee forms to stay in close touch with Congressman elect Bob Price. The 18th District Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee will include members from 26 counties and operate through direct contact with Price. Don Heilman chairs the group with Amarillo Chamber leadership guiding it. Wellington representatives include Jeff Wilson George Shadid Doc Barjenbruch and Mayor Hir
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Chamber of Commerce
Bob Price
Amarillo
Panhandle
Price
18Th Congressional District
Chambers of Commerce
N. M. Higdon
Collingsworth Co
Mr. Price
Don Heilman
Presi
Warning System Installed Week's Gin Blazes Keep Firemen Busy
Wellington firefighters responded to a Quail Gin blaze Wednesday December 14. The burr pile fire burned four hours with a 1200 gallon water supply from the State Highway Department. Fire Chief Buster Hughers reported limited water hindered efforts and noted several county calls last week for burr pile fires. The new warning system will be used for future alerts with two long blasts signaling a storm warning.
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Wellington
Hughs
Heme
Salvation Army Fund Campaign Under Way in Collingsworth
The Salvation Army annual campaign to support the Collingsworth County Service Unit opens after a kick-off event on Thursday December 15 at Cher okee Inn. County Campaign Chairman Henry Sullivan is assisted by local volunteers including Don Van Pelt Elvis White Bob Goforth Sandy Parsons Jack Sanford Calvin Hurst J B Oney Billy Moseley and many others providing community outreach and fundraising momentum.
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Salvation Army
Collingsworth County Service Unit Committee
Cherokee Inn
Henry Sullivan
Don van Pelt
Elvis White
Bob Goforth
Sandy Parsons
Jack Sanford
Calvin Hurst
J. B. Oney
Billy Moseley
Millard Brown
Wayne Cudd
Robert Lewis
Lucian Bearden
Eddie Slay
Jack Seeley
Buster Hughs
N. M. Higdon
Mickey Kendrick
Sam Adams
Raymond Horton
Tom Wilkins
Jim Martin
Troy Marsh
Tiny Taylor
Zook Thomas
Bill Hatch
Bobo Castleberry
Dee Burba
Ralph Owens
Don Layey
Bob Langford
John Horton
Glenn Warrick
Lorene Jenkins
Virginia weSee
Homes of Tank Owners Headed Fire Chief Hughs
Fire Chief Buster Hughs leads a plan to relocate tank owner homes amid safety concerns. Local officials say the move targets improved fire response and municipal coverage. Residents await details on timelines and affected properties.
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Buster Hughs
Monday December 26 Declared Official City Holiday in Wellington
Mayor Hiram Cudd announced Wellington will observe Monday December 26 as an official holiday. Most businesses will close. residents favor the extra day off since Christmas falls on Sunday. County offices will close Friday December 23 and Monday December 26, in addition to regular Saturday closing.
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Wellington
Hiram Cudd
FAA approves 32683 for Marian Airpark upgrade in Wellington
The FAA in Washington Friday approved 32683 for Marian Airpark improvements to upgrade the field with runway paving, extension, lighting, apron and taxiway, with local matching funds. Wellington officials awaited FAA inspector review after the council trimmed its request from 39000 to 36715, and preparations for project funding continued amid other Texas airport allocations.
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Marian Airpark
Federal Aviation Agency
Washington
Ralph Yarborough
Wellington
Texas
FAA
Hiram Cudd
Albuquerque, N.M
Quail Board Extends Haynie Contract Through 1969
The Quail school board extended Supt. E. P. Haynie's contract for two years to end with the 1968-69 school year. President Carl Wischkaemper announced the action at the Tuesday December 13 meeting. Principal Lew-is Morris was re-elected, with remaining faculty to be elected later. Haynie, in his first year heading Quail, previously led Petrolia University and has 33 years in education.
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Quail
E. P. Haynie
Carl Wischkaemper
Lewis Morris
Haynie
Petrolia University
Oklahoma State
Area Businesses Credit Management Course In January
A ten hour course for Coll ingsworth County credit and collection management will be held at Green belt Electric building starting Monday Jan 9 1967. Elvis announced the course aims to help owners managers and employees in retail banking furniture groceries autos and wholesale services with modern credit and collection techniques. Theron Lee will conduct classes as part of the Texas Bond program and the course offers advanced training with value for new as well as experienced staff.
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Collingsworth
Greenbelt
Elvis
Theron Lee
Pis
Bnnerary
Texas
Ead Texag
Clase i
Aeeree
Iears
Mr. White
Wilea
Saturday Kiddies Show Set by Kiwanis Ritz
Wellington Kiwanis Club and the Ritz Theatre sponsor a Kiddies Christmas show on Saturday December 24 starting at 10 a.m. The program runs about an hour of cartoons with the specific pictures to be announced. At show's end Kiwanis will give out candy and fruit sacks to 250 to 300 children. Parents can finish Christmas shopping while kids are cared for, a joint effort by Kiwanis and the Ritz for over 30 years.
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Wellington
Kiwanis Club
Ritz
Wellington B teams face January district games
Wellington Skyrockets and Rockettes have two December games and then a break for the B teams until after the new year. A Dec 29 matchup features Sanford-Fritch boys and girls, with prior season notes from Coach James Stavenhagen. B team girls stand 5-1, boys 4-2, with district play upcoming versus Shamrock Memphis and Summerwood.
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Wellington
Sanford- Fritch
Shamrock
Wellington Girls
Wellington Boys
Denzil Lacy
Memphis
Summerwood
Paducah
Beak
Arnett
Okla
Quail Quails to Face Memphis Team After Christmas
Quail Quails will meet Memphis on December 23 in Memphis. Coach Wilson announced the late non conference game, the last before the Christmas holidays. Memphis is expected to be considerably improved.
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Memphis
Billy
Wilson
Boley Tabor Dodson Man Critically Injured After Shock
A man named Boley Tabor Dodson remains in critical condition following a sudden incident described as a terrible shock. Authorities report the event being severe and under ongoing investigation.
Board Hears of Present Water Project Status
Collingsworth County Water Control and Improvement District holds a brief meeting on December 19. Dan Henard, chairman, updates the board on Salt Fork Dam progress and reads a letter from Ross D. Davis on the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, noting current ineligibility and recent removal from a list.
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Collingsworth County Water Control and Improvement District
Dan Henard
Salt Fork
Henard
Ross’ D. Davis
Wellington Churches Plan Early Sunday Services
Several Wellington churches announced early worship services for Day. The Rev. Ellis Todd of First Methodist said no Sunday School and a 10 am service with no evening service. The Church of the Nazarene will also hold 10 am services with no Sunday school per Rev. Ronald Crosley.
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Wellington
Ellis Todd
First Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Ronald Crosley
City Church Lists Services
The Fundamental Baptist Church will hold its Christus Reem at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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City Church
The
Fundamental Baptist Church
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