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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

13

Look Who's Here senior play wowed audience at High School

Enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the annual senior play The Look Who's Here presented in the High School Auditorium directed by Mrs W F Decker. Cast included Hallag Alliard Dorothy Mar warel Worbls with Laie Murray as the aunt in a comedy about a newly married couple dependent on government checks and domestic troubles. The plot thickened by mistaken identity and secret marriage, ending amid light quarrels and humorous misunderstandings. Page 8, Sec 2.

Dored Hare W. F. Decker Hamhor Hallag Alliard Dorothy Marwarel Worbls Nny Ati‘ Drainbridgs Brudin Laie Murray Teers

Free Christmas Eve Show at Nitz Theatre

Kiddles invited to a free Christmas Eve program at the Nitz Theatre Thu morning at 10 o clock featuring Santa Claus and candy for children. Kiwanis sponsors invite parents to bring their kids for a family entertainment event with cartoons, comedians, and light films, a longstanding county tradition arranged by local business groups.

Kiddles Nitz Theatre Santa Claus Kidles Kiwanis Uar Carl. Barber Tanager Td Lay F. D.oe Idates A: Atten

Leader Bargain Rate Open Short While Longer

The Leader will accept subscriptions and renewals at the Bargain Rate of One Dollar for a whole year. Subscriptions have been pouring in and renewals are still coming in, so the offer is extended briefly. All subscriptions are dated one year from their regular expiration, extending coverage to January 1935 for renewals made now.

Pure Ushers Remiers Han Gerkin Shemrock Bumnerwood Oll Rendera Leader

University Dean Advocates Social Security Phase

University of Texas business professor Dr. J Anderson Fitzgerald argues in the December Southwestern Social Science Quarterly that employment certainty is the core of social security. He emphasizes ensuring income during crisis, with the workplace as the best vehicle for security.

Dodsonville Home Ec Girls Christmas Party Dec 6

Dodsonville Home Ec girls will entertain mothers with a Christmas party on December 6. The event, held in the home economics laboratory, will feature refreshments and a visit from Santa.

Dodsonville Home Ec Girls

Pigskin Parade Musical at the Ritz on Christmas Day

A 20th Century Fox musical comedy opens at the Ritz on Christmas Day. Stars include Stuart Erwin Johnny Downs Arline Judge Betty Grable Judy Garland and Jack Haley with a chorus of Yacht Club Boys and Dixie Dunbar. The film promises playful lunacy and a barrage of gags.

The Ritz Stuart Erwin Johnny Downs Arline Judge Betty Grable Patay Kelly Jack Haley Yacht Club Boys Dixie Dunbar Anthony Martin Judy Garland Page

Siz Girls Home This Week From Denton

Denton reports six Wellington girls arrived home this week from Texan State College to spend Christmas. The group was assisted by CTA and AE Denton, marking a return from studies.

Siz CTA AE Denton Denton Wellington Texan State College Zor

Spanish Students At Dodsonville Christmas Program

Spanish students at Dodsonville High School enjoyed a Christmas program Friday December 18 with Miss Jo Beasley as instructor. The class heard an engaging story about La. (Continued on Page 8 Soc 2)

Martha Roberson Dodsonville High School Jo Beasley

Subscribers Urged to Submit Updated Addresses

Community paper requests readers provide new contact details to ensure continued delivery. Message emphasizes timely updates and clear reporting of address changes to the Leader.

Roosevelts Plan Family Christmas at White House

President and Mrs. Roosevelt urged a traditional family Christmas as sleet blanketed the White House driveway. Deliveries brought a deer, turkeys, ducks and pheasants for the Yuletide dinner. Four generations will gather at the White House for the holidays for the first time since the Hyde Park party.

Washington Seo

Warn Motorists on Dangers of Holiday Travel

Austin public safety officials warn of heavy holiday travel and urge motorists to cooperate in a state wide safety effort. The department advises drivers to ensure brakes horn steering gear and windshield visibility.

Austin

Capacity Crowd Expected at Monday Night Football Banquet

With tickets capped at 800 and sales at local drug stores and two banks, a capacity crowd is anticipated for the Wellington High School Auditorium banquet Monday night December 28. Honorary attendees include former students and athletes of Wellington Schools with Coach Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University as principal speaker. The program lists invocation, remarks, and introductions, making this a standout event for Collingsworth County.

Shawn L. R Dutch) Meyer Texas Christian University Joe Coléman Wellington Chleman John H. Williams Land Faylor Beuratur RF. Curry Naional Ladhes Banuet Dutch” Meyer Collingsworth County Program 3 Rev. J Neal Dr. E

Stansell Clement Passes Bar Exam

Announcement states that Stansell Clement received his license from the state board of bar examiners to practice law. He is now district clerk of Childress County, longtime resident of Collingsworth County, and a 1926 Wellington High School graduate. He attended Wayland Junior College and West Texas State Teachers College, showing strong college leadership. In 1930 he moved to Childress County as teacher coach and principal, later coaching at Rivercamp School and becoming a community center leader.

Stansell Clement State Board of Bar Examiners Clement Childress County Collingsworth Wellington Wayland Junior College West Texas State Teachers’ College Texas’ Tech Dent Sohol Kix Way -Princip Rivercamp

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