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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
9
Unofficial leader survey shows Collingsworth County ginnings at 9 218 bales with late 1986 cotton yet to be gathered. Scattered cotton reported across the county, especially in the north and west, as remnants of the crop remain to be gathered in boftias and snaps. <
County agent John O Stovall said 276000 in farm benefit payments may arrive in January 1937. Percy Mims is in College Station to speed voucher processing, aiming to return signed vouchers by December 28. Once vouchers arrive, notices will be mailed. both tenant and landowner must sign for payment, since prior delays stemmed from unsigned papers.
Howard Riggs deputy collector today announced demand for 1987 automobile license plates. He noted 1937 plates cannot be purchased before Feb 1, 1997 and that new plates cannot be attached until March 1, 1937 and not compulsory until April 1937. Cars operating before April 1, 1937 must display 2936 tags, and new car owners must buy tags for the rest of the present quarter ending April 1, 1987. People are urged to wait until February to apply to save time.
A special notice states that all Christmas packages must be mailed before noon on Christmas Day. No mail will depart on Christmas Eve, and packages with special delivery stamps will be routed for delivery after the noon deadline per postmaster F. Curry.
Rural districts plan start date December 28 with adjustments to days and periods. Collin County schools set a two week back to school pattern and staggered recess and class periods to fit local needs.
Washington reports a wide range of reforms proposed before President Roosevelt's tenancy committee and Secretary Wallace. Officials seek curbing land speculation and improving landlord tenant agreements to help about 12.6 million tenant families. W L Blackstone of Wynne Arkansas urged Federal support for tenant unionization as a first step in solving tenancy problems.
Quail Schools announced a four day holiday recess and Christmas programs this week. Tuesday a program with carols and plays was presented sponsored by Mrs J B Slade. Wednesday the high school and grade school trees were held and programs at Marella and Lillle Schools. Classes resume Monday morning December 28.
Quail High hosts a two day Quail Invitational where Queen Eva Thurman crowned. Quail took multiple titles with Shamrock, Lelca Lake, and Sumnerwood among top finishers. Final games Saturday evening saw trophies awarded to first place teams and runners up.
Farmers are warned a grazing rule affects soil conservation payments. If peas or sudan are opened for grazing after January 1 the one dollar per acre payment will be sacrificed. The pen row or sudan row may be turned under while the remaining rows can be grazed without loss of the payment.
A call to West Texans to form a Needy Neighbor brigade and deliver Christmas baskets to deserving families. The piece urges personal gifts of dinners and toys, noting such acts bring real happiness and gratitude to both giver and receiver.
Fragmentary notes describe a blind woman receiving purses belts billfolds and rings from her handcraft study. The writer recalls a startling moment when Davenport enters and asks to meet, then mentions Mrs Strong receiving mail in Braille and plans toward independence.
Miss Margaret Moser has been re elected Home Demonstration Agent for Collingsworth County. She began with the Extension Service in 1935 and organized four of the current six 4 H clubs and four of the nine Home Demonstration Clubs during her first year. She is a Pecos County native with a BS in foods and institutional management from Texas State College for Women.
Mrs. Constance B. Schultz of St. Louis Missouri is visiting her sister Miss Katherine Boverie and relatives in Wellington. She is temporarily stationed in St. Louis with the Bureau of the Census after moving from Washington. She plans to return to work January 4 1937.
Cal Baldridge, husband of Ruby Handley, daughter of D. H. Handley, died in a head on collision between Midland and Odessa. Funeral services were held at Big Lake. Baldridge was returning to Andrews from Midland when the crash occurred.
County officials announce the arrival of a county agricultural agent on January 1 to assist farmers with crop planning pest management and soil health guidance across the region. The appointment emphasizes support for rural communities through outreach and on site visits.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Ellen Wynn 71 longtime Dodsonville resident were held Thursday December 17 at the Church of Christ in Dodsonville. Minister W A Adams of Childress assisted by Rev Van Bonneau conducted the 2:30 pm rites. Born in Dallas May 10 1865 she moved with family to Callahan County at age eight.
County agent John Stovall outlined trench silos use as Brooks Allford stocked 1300 tons of feed in a trench silo after grain yield failed. He bought 100 steers, grazed them, then fed them silage and cake. He estimates daily intake of 85 to 140 pounds of silage and two pounds of cake per steer, and notes rapid gains. Continued on Page 8.
Funeral services for P. E. Harris also known as Pete Harris, 61, were held at Hollis Oklahoma after he died Friday afternoon from influenza which progressed to pneumonia. He farmed south of Dodsonville and had lived in the Arle Community for 35 years, with relatives from Wellington and Dodsonville attending.
Christmas dolls will be delivered to 422 kiddies countywide through the County Sewing Room. Dolls have been made by sewing room staff in recent weeks and will go to relief families. The release notes 100 regular dolls and 312 character dolls including animals and other popular cut out patterns.
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