Cotton Insurance Program Outlined for 1947
Millard Brown from the county AAA office explains the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation 1947 cotton plan with three coverages Level A B and C. Levels set per acre costs and staged coverage rise as the crop grows plus fixed premium and indemnity. new group pricing and field seed value adjustments apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Millard Brown
County Aaa
Brown
Collingsworth
AAA
County Offices Close for Half Day Christmas Eve
County offices will close at noon Tuesday December 24 and reopen Friday December 27. County Judge Howard Riggs notes the county will observe two and a half days off as many businesses also close, urging residents to complete business before noon Tuesday.
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Howard Riggs
Singing to Honor John Fuson at Nazarene Church
John Fuson of Bakersfield California spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Fuson will be honored at a singing at the Nazarene Church Thursday night December 26 at 8 00 p m All his friends in this area are invited There will be additional out of town singers W S Brewer sponsor says Mr Fuson is accompanied here by his wife and two children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fuson
Bakersfield
Calfornia
Frank Fuson
the Nazarene Church
W. S. Brewer
Fuson
Former City Man Shot at Amarillo Filling Station
Oran Reddock 33, a Wellington-born former station operator now running a filling station in Amarillo, was critically shot early Sunday December 22 while on duty. Fred Farris, a garage mechanic, is charged with assault and intent to murder. Reddock, brother of Ick Reddock, served in the armed forces and moved to Amarillo last spring. He was wounded as he repaired lights. the night attendant did not hear a shot. He was transported to a hospital with a through abdominal wound. his condition improved by Monday.
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Oran Reddock
Wellington
Amarillo
Fred ¥. Farris
Mr. Reddock
Ick Reddock
Reddock
James
Jack) Farris
Kiddies Urged to Attend Show on Christmas Eve
The Kiwanis Club Ritz Theatre Christmas show returns Tuesday morning December 24 at 10 00 a m for all area children. Candy and fruit will be given away at the end of the screening.
Marcus L Mooney Colorful Pioneer Dies at Childress
Marcus L Mooney an early day cattleman and famed local character died Thursday December 19 in Childress where he had lived in recent years Funeral services and burial were planned for Monday at Wellington cemetery He was known as Frog Eye Mooney and likely aged 85 to 90 years, having spent most of his life in the Aberdeen and Lutie communities.
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Marcus L. Mooney
Childress
Wellington
Frog-Eye Mooney
Aberdeen
Lutie
Babson's 1947 Outlook to Be Published in Leader
Roger W. Babson, noted business statistician and investment adviser, will publish his 1947 BUSINESS and FINANCIAL OUTLOOK in the Wellington Leader on January 2. His 1946 forecast accuracy stood at 95 percent, and his career highlights include early market predictions and a belief in religion's role in business.
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Babson
Roger W. Babson
Wellington
Carey Otis Yopp Dies After Forty Years in County
Carey Otis Yopp 71 a county farmer died at his home Thursday December 1 at 3 30 p m He had lived in the county for 40 years Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church Rev Howard Jones officiating Pallbearers were nephews Burial was in Wellington Cemetery Eis Funeral Home in charge He was born January 28 1875 in Tennessee Survivors include six brothers and sisters Jim Yopp Jess Yopp Mrs Jerry Phipps Ernie Yopp John Yop and Mrs Merritt Corbin plus 25 nephews and nieces He was a member of the Baptist Church.
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Carey Otis Yopps
First Baptist Church
Howard Jones
Wellington
Eis
Mr. Yopp
Tennessee
Margaret Ann Phillips Yop
Yopp
Sle
The
Baptist Church
Jim Yopp
Jess Yopp
Jerry Phipps
Ernie Yopp
Clayton
N. M
Soil District Supervisors Picked for Salt Fork District
The Salt Fork Soil Conservation District elected Frank Coleman of Quail for Area 3 Alfred Knoll of Summerwood for Area 5 and Lynn Carter of Dodson for Area 1. Jake Tarter was named for Area 2 and Wood Coleman for Area 3 by the State Soil Conservation Board. A county board meeting will be called and the district will begin functioning under the governing law.
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Salt Fork
Two Injured in All Star Football Game
Boyd Williams and Henry Richards were hurt during the Sunday afternoon all star game. Williams of the West Texas State College Buffaloes suffered a strained shoulder, while Richards sustained an ankle fracture after the fifth play and received emergency treatment. The event, sponsored by Glynn Moore Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was the last game here this year.
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Boyd Williams
Henry Richards
Williams
West Texas State College Buffaloes
Richards
Et Glynn Moore Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mrs. H. B. Skidmore Hurt in Collision
Mrs. H. B. Skidmore suffered injuries in a Monday collision at Ninth and Dalhart Streets when the car carrying her family struck a truck. Her husband Mr. Skidmore and two young children were not hurt. the truck driver Mrs. J. D. Aaron escaped injury as bystanders moved the vehicle. The cause of the crash was not learned by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Skidmore
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ninth and
Dalhart Streets
Skidmore
J. D. Aaron
Minatrea Takes Over Bus Station Cafe Management
L. D. Minatrea announced he has taken over management of the Bus Station Cafe from Mr. and Mrs. J. Norman, who retain ownership of the bus station. Minatrea previously ran L. D.'s Cafe nearby and will offer lunches and short orders at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Minatrea
J. Norman
Harrison and Hessler take over McGuire Service Station
Kenneth Harrison and Harvey Hessler announced they have taken over the McGuire Service Station at the southeast corner of the square and will operate it with added garage service under Hessler. Harrison, a two year Army veteran, recently discharged, is in charge. Hessler comes from Amarillo with garage experience. They invite county residents to visit the new business.
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Kenneth Harrison
Harvey Hessler
McGuire
Gorner
Hessler
Harrison
Okina- 1
Saipan
Korea
M. J. Harrison
Rolla
Amarillo
Miss Jewel Harrison
Subscriptions Offered By The Wellington Leader
The Wellington Leader offers gift subscriptions at 3.00 per year worldwide outside trade territory and 2.50 in Collingsworth or adjacent counties. A gift card bearing the donor’s name will be mailed to the recipient.
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Collingsworth
AAA Committee Is Re-elected for 1947 Farm Program
The County AAA Committee will remain the same for 1947 as in 1946. J. C. Emmett was re elected chairman with Alex Coleman as vice chairman and Ben Farmer as regular member. Millard Brown named secretary treasurer, Tom Caldwell first alternate, and A F P Knoll second alternate. They oversee all county phases of the government farm program.
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Millard Brown
J. C. Emmett
Alex Coleman
Dozier
Ben Farmer
Quail
Mr. Brown
Tom Caldwell
A. F P. Knoll
Dodson Road Work Progressing On Wellington-Dodson Route
State highway engineer Clyde Drake reports 70 percent grading finished on the Wellington Dodson highway and over half the culverts installed. Bridge work over Sand Creek is delayed by late steel delivery. The bridge will span about 126 feet. No major road trouble is reported.
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Wellington-Dodson Highway
Clyde Drake
State Highway Department
Sand Creek
Drake
Hudson Youth Fractures Arm in Sunday Accident
Donald Hudson two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clark Hudson sustained a fractured left arm while Sunday incident. He received treatment at St Josephs Hospital and was returned home shortly after.
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Donald Hudson
Clark Hudson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Childress All Stars Stop Memphis Infin with 19 to 6
Wellington guests failed to show for the charity game as Childress power and local standouts dominated. Gravely sprinted 60 yards for the opening score after a Melton punt, with Hates catching a 50 yard TD pass on the line.
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Melton
Don Leach
Wellington
Leach
Six New Faces To Take Places In County Set-up
Six new Collingsworth County officials will be sworn in January 1 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Court Room, the largest immediate turnover in years. R. L. Templeton will replace Ennis Favors as representative of the 122nd district, and Leonard King will take over the 100th judicial district attorney post.
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Collingsworth
Howard Riss
Commissioners Court Room
R. L. Templeton
Wellington
Ennis Favors
Austin
Leonard King
Childress
Sam Hamilton
Memphis
George A. Keller
J. McBroome
Ozro Bartlett
Claude McKinney
Dora Ryan
Viola Hudson
J. M. Moore
Margaret Shields
Pat O’hair
G. T. Stephens
Troy Gardner
B. A. Vandivere
Jude Riegs
W. M. Tucker
B. W. Beaird
Wayne Johnson
Cortex Barnett
W. G. Vite
Bill McCarver
Former POW Visits City During Holiday Stop
Russell O. Christian, assistant leader in an Army band and former county resident, visited his cousin Mrs. Jones Singley during the holidays. Stationed at Port Knox Kentucky, he spent 27 months in German captivity after being captured in Tooisia February. He described Red Cross parcels and weighing 115 pounds at release, with a normal weight around 175. He plans to stay in the Army 200 years and may continue his music.
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Russell O. Christian
Jones Singley
Set
Christian
Port Knox
Kentucky
Ile
North Africa
Tooisia
Poe Fle
Germany
Tortin
Purstenburg
Odter Wal
Red Cross
Youth Recognition At City Church Event
Youth Recognition Night at City Church will be held Sunday evening December 29 at the Methodist Church replacing the evening worship. Both college and high school students will participate and Mrs T J Way will oversee arrangements. All Intermediate and Senior Young People classes urged to attend. A social follows in the church basement.
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Methodist Church
T. J. Way
Christmas Music Featured by Ritz Theatre and Plains Electric
Christmas music fills the busy shopping crowds this yuletide with the Ritz Theatre and Plains Electric providing the sound system. Plains owner J B Faulkner and Ritz manager Bill Hurd handle setup between Lewis and James Grocery and Castleberry Motor Co. Old carols and other Christmas songs and chimes are heard.
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Ritz Theatre
Plains Electric
J. B. Faulkner
Plains
Bill Hurd
Ritz
Lewis and James Grocery
Castleberry Motor Co
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Nazarene Church
Clarendon
McLean
Shamrock
J. D. Russell
Tim Hatch
Walter Johnson
Robert Fulton
Gerald Copeland
Sam Raburn
Gloucester
Babsan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Roger Babson
Carey Otis Yopp
Soil District
Harrison and Hessler
Dodson
Hudson
West
State
Hardin College
Noel
Hiram Cudd
Joe Willoughby
Boyd
City Church
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