November District Court session ends with few cases docked
The November term in Colngworth County Wellington finished after five weeks with about 135 cases docketed. Most were cleared before Hon A J Fires adjourned last Friday. 25 on war docket, 15 on appearance docket, 12 on criminal docket carried to April terms. Haynes burglary case heard with a four year sentence. Cook burglary case yielded two years. Seaberry selling intoxicating liquor case resulted in hung jury and awaits next session.
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Wellington
Wlenere Sherwood
Col Nngaworth
A. J. Fires
John J. Haynes
Bigalry
Tucker and Croy
Oklahoma City
Jase Mahan
Haynes
W.L. Jones
Wo HO Cubwell
CA. Kesler
Walter Campbell
W C. Hite
AL N
Tom Caldwell
Wo OH. Culwell
St H. Hall
OG. Hite
A. N. Wiseman
C. A. Horton
W. A. Colson
C. C. Bell
P. K. Hardly
Olle Raburn
M. Hianron
Wo Seaberry
Roh. Templeton
Morgan Packer
W LL Jones
W. Calwell
A. Uarton
H. BK. Hell
PL OK. Hardy
A. L. Shaw
J. D. Clark
George Richards
C. A. Mims
Croy Residence Burns in Wellington Fire destroys home of Judge H. Croy
A Wednesday evening blaze destroyed Judge H. Croy's Wellington residence owned by J. M. Moore. Fire chief Burn Handley said both house and contents were insured. Firefighters prevented spread to three nearby dwellings as a north wind fanned flames toward Mrs. Jewell Newlin's home, jeopardizing the block.
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H. Croy
Wellington
J. M. Moore
Burn Handley
Cray
Jewell Newlin
Con- Newlin
Newlin
Last Letters for Santa on Page Five
The Leader prints its final batch of letters to Santa Clara for the year. Readers sent 205 requests, with most asking for candy from Nowlin's, as this late group misses the Christmas Edition.
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Santa
the Leader
Santa Clara
Nowlin's
College Students Visiting In City
A group of college students visiting Wellington for the holidays includes Mike Dela Hurt son of Mr and Mrs J Lance Burt junior at Simmons University Abilene Miss Lois Sherwood senior at the College of Industrial Arts Denton visiting relatives in Wellington James Gillentine son of Mr and Mrs R L Gillentine junior at Southern Methodist University Dallas employed in the advertising department of the college publication James also did editorial work for The Leader last summer Robbie Wells daughter of Mrs Lucy Wells senior at I A majoring in speech and active in drama Jack McCullough son of Mr and Mrs George McCullough sophomore at Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Allyne Blain daughter of Ed Blain sophomore UT Austin last year attended Hockaday Miss Marianna Scott freshman at Brenau Gainesville spending holidays with Mr and Mrs R J Scott in Wellington Miss Mary Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Lewis sophomore at CIA 14 in Wellington Miss Annabel West Baylor Belton sophomore visiting her mother and relatives in Wellington B H Legegitt freshman at UT Austin will spend the holidays in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dela Th Hurt
J. Lance Burt
Simmons University
Abilene
Lois Sherwood
Colege of Industrial Arts
Denton
Wellington
James Gillentine
R.L. Gillentine
James
Southern Methodist University
Dallan
College Publcaton
Leader
Robbie Wells
Lucy Bo Wella
Jack McCullough
George McCubboush
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Nea
Allyne Blan
Ed Main
University of Texas At
Ausetha
Miss Blain
Hockaday
Dallas
Marianna Scott
Breneau
Vainesville
Garg
R. J. Scote
Mary Lewis
Eugene Lewis
Annabel West
Baylor Belton
John West
Bhi Legegitt
University of Texas
Boy Scout Work Reorganized By Local Council
A Boy Scout District Commission was appointed Tuesday in the Chamber of Commerce offices to supervise troops operating in the Wellington trade area. J. B. Castleberry was named deputy commissioner and general chairman, with Dr E W Jones, G L Farrar, J D Wilson, E L Whiton, and W Y Burden as members handling guidance, training, rural troops, camps, and finance. The commission acts as a miniature general council and will function accordingly. Jolly and Wilson also presented a program in Dodgenville.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scout District Commission
Wellington
TK. Dolly
Memphis
J.B. Castleberry
E W. Jones
Court of Honor
G. L. Farrar
J. D. Wilson
E. L.wihiton
W. Y. Burden
General Council
Jolly
Mr. Jolly
Dodgenville
Dod
Swine Sale Set for January at Greer and Geesey Farms
Greer and Geesey stock farms near Wellington announce a January 29 auction of fifty bred Duroc Jersey sons. The sale begins 1 am under cover after a noon barbecue. Three auctioneers will run the event Col Rit of Oklahoma City Bob Sammons and Col John W Jackson of Wellington. Twelve bred sows and twenty bred gilts by High Colonel herd sire will also be offered. High Colonel was first prize aged boar at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.
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Greer and
Geesey Stock Farms
W. Jackson
Wellington
Greer
High Colonel
Geesey Farms
Dallas
Many Homes Decorated With Lights
Wellington glows with Christmas cheer as about 90 homes citywide display lighted trees wreaths and festive decor. Notable displays include the residences of S. P. Runter J. B. Stevenson Morris Wells Bert Starkey McM. Kern J. O. Wood EF Winn S. R. Pinkston and W. O. Sugg, attracting admiration for their attractive ideas.
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Wellington
S. P. Runter
J.B. Stevenson
Morris Wells
Bert Starkey
McM. Kern
J. 0. Wood
4. Winn
S. R. Pinkston
W. OW. Sugg
Richard Klein Named Ritz Manager in Wellington
Richard Klein arrived in Wellington to take permanent charge of the Ritz Theatre after Cecil Callaham moved to Hobart to head the Kiowa Griffith playhouse. Klein, with Griffith Amusement Company for three years, previously served as assistant manager at the Rex and Ritz Theatres in Seminole. His wife and two children will join him soon, and he expressed pleasure with the new posting in Wellington.
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Richard Klein
Wellington
Ritz
Cecil J. Callaham
Hobart
Kiowa
Griffith Playhouse
Klein
Griffith Amusement Company
Rex
Seminole
Griffith
Pioneer Citizen Dies Sunday At Aberdeen Home
James Jefferson Shaw a Collingsworth County figure died Sunday December 22 at his Aberdeen home after a brief illness. He moved here in 1917 from Hall County and supported civic and school improvements, leading a life of upright character valued by family and neighbors.
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Aberdeen
Jas. L. Light James Jefferson Shaw
Collingsworth
Shaw
Hall County
Subscriptions Rise at The Leader After Christmas Rush
Ten subscriptions to The Leader were received at this office in the past week, with a likely uptick after the Christmas rush. New and renewing subscribers listed include W. H. Montgomery, Jess F. Cook, W. E. B. Thomas, J. H. Kelso, K. L. Davidson, John Davidson, K. H. Stephenson, R. H. Eads, John W. Montgomery, and Tom Bryant.
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Leader
W. H. Montgomery
Jess F. Cook
W. EB. Thomas
J. H. Kelso
Kh. L. Davidson
John Davidson
Kh. C. Stephenson
R. H. Eads
John W. Montgomery
Tom Bryant
Seek Free Trip For Local Boy To National 4-H Encampment
Buster Worley may win a free trip to the National 4-H Encampment in Washington DC next June. C G Stinson, county agent, says a large petition by Wellington businessmen supports Worley’s application. Only two Texas club boys may go. announcement set for December 31. Worley, a four year club member and Collingsworth County leader, has led councils and promoted club activities. He has attended A M Short Course and judged grain, livestock, and dairy. He has paid own way to events and inspired county 4 H work.
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Buster Worley
Washington
D. C
C. G C. Stinson
Wellington
Worley
Texas
Buster
Lutie Club
Collingsworth County
Childress
Wheeler
Stinson
Memphis
Tennessee
Dallas
Clu
Collingsworth
Chamber of Com
Forty Wellington Families To Receive Christmas Baskets
Forty Wellington families were given baskets by organizations coordinating the municipal Christmas program. The effort, a community fair with wide citizen participation, provided food clothing and other essentials. The Christmas tree event on the previous Monday night distributed 1500 Christmas teas to children. Sponsors included the Chamber of Commerce Wellington Relief Association and the Kiwanis Club.
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Wellington
Wallington
The
Chamber of Commence
Wellington Relief Association
Construction New Road Through Wellington To Start Soon
Examiner Thos F Sullivan filed recommendations in Washington on Interstate Commerce Commission cases. Rock Island and Frisco gains approved while Fort Worth and Denver line through Wellington to Pampa denied. Fort Worth and Denver price argument rejected as not shown reasonable.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway
Quanah
Wellington
Shamrock
St. Louis
San Francisco
Texas
Vernon
Seymour
Gulf, Texas and Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thos. F. Sullivan
Washington
Fort Worth
Denver Northern
Childress
Pampa
Examiner
Clinton-Oklahoma-Western Railroad
Gray County
Frisco
The
Rock Island
Forth Worth
Denver
Santa Fe
Sullivan
Wheeler County
Amarillo
Acme
Fort « Worth
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Croy
Stent
Waellington
Dee
Welneton
National Club
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