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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
6
A letter signed by pastors L. Wood Nazarene Hicks Methodist and Neal Baptist thanks those responsible for a Bible picture displayed on a billboard just south of Taylor's creamery. The Editor notes letters are welcome if signed and not libelous.
Albert Collins, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Collins of Amherst, died December 28 in Nocona. Burial was at Littlefield December 27. Relatives from near and far gathered for funeral and holiday visits, with extensive references to local families and Christmas gatherings across Shamrock, Wellington, San Jon, and Petrolia areas.
Mr and Mrs W Harris welcomed a son born on Christmas Day at 7:80 o clock. The baby weighed nine pounds. Both mother and child are reported to be doing nicely. Mr and Mrs G W Crosnoe of D Oklahoma visited relatives and friends in Wellington Tuesday.
Jean Harlow stars in Suzy at the Ritz Theatre starting Saturday night. The article claims this marks her fifteenth screen lover, with Cary Grant appearing opposite her alongside Franchot Tone in what is billed as a dual leading role while she continues to dominate the MGM screen.
F. F. Ferguson of Hutchinson County reports high egg production after feeding a balanced grain and mash ration to Rhode Island Red pullets. He notes about 62 percent production now, rising steadily, while nearby flocks fed unbalanced rations during cheap egg periods show lower expectations. Clyde L. Carruth, county agricultural agent, weighs in.
Dickens County reports from six home demonstration agents that 342 quarts of canned fruits and vegetables 70 quarts of brined vegetables and pickles and 1 1732 wharfs canned meats 706 quarts preserves were stored this year. Jams and jellies filled family pantries as 90 demonstration club members gathered 241 pounds dried fruits 18 775 pounds of cured meats and 221 pounds of stored nuts, per Miss Clara Pratt.
J W White of the Plains visited his parents and relatives over the holidays. Bula Reynolds stayed with uncles in White Deer. Rev T M Cornelius and numerous relatives from Bolla Borger Delhi Oklahoma South Texas Briscoe and Granite gathered for Christmas. it was the first time in years all children were home. Other families including Kanatzer Colvitz Hunnicutt McWhorter Headrick Rogsenbaum Kesler and Presner joined the celebrations with family in Okla Texas Gainesville Brownfield Olton and Wellington neighborhoods.
A district column records visits and family gatherings across Plymouth Samnorwood and nearby towns during the holidays. It lists relatives from Lefors Endee Fresno Shamrock Portales Wellington and other Texas communities, with several illness notes and travel details. A real estate sale notice for A J Baggett appears, detailing land in Collingsworth County and a public auction date set by Sheriff Co E McKinney.
Mrs. W. L. O Rear hosted her Sunday School Class for a Christmas tree on Saturday night. Geneave Kelly of Memphis visited the A. Kellys and family. M L Cribbs and wife Vernon spent Christmas with W V Huffman. Kid Crawford and others visited W S White and A E Kelly families. Bo vins Steelman and Bowen kin traveled for holidays with Von Bowen. Mattie Mae Shumate and Helen Huffman visited Lee Harris. Wallace O Rear and family and Felix Handley hosted visitors. Wanda was mentioned among the holiday greetings
Notice of sheriff sale issued by the Collingsworth County District Court on December 8, 1936. The action involves Alice Baggett as survivor of FE L Baggett against Ellis Baggett, with a judgment in case No. 194 and costs of suit. The sale is under an order of sale in the probate matter of the Baggett estate.
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