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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
5
The Wellington school board met Thursday night January 17 and re elected Supt J J Harper for the 1963 64 school year. Harper is in his third year as superintendent and previously served as high school principal before promotion. The board will take up principals at its next meeting.
Astron Rayford, colored, was charged with assault with intent to murder after an affray at midnight Saturday January 19 near Joe Moon Cafe. He allegedly stabbed Charles Polk, colored, during a dispute, Polk fled and Rayford pursued. Polk treated for wounds and Rayford posted bond 2000. Deputy Kenneth Hodge Police Chief Troy Marsh and Sheriff Rainey investigated.
Fire damaged the water tower on the A. C. Shipley farm a mile south of town Sunday noon January 26. Johnny Cagle of the Fire Department reported the blaze started from a butane burner used to keep water pipes from freezing, according to fire marshal Troy Blareb.
The 1924 Study Club publishes an article explaining ordinance 465 on stopping for emergency vehicles. Drivers must pull right and stop when sirens sound to allow firefighting police and ambulance vehicles to pass. One lane must stay open and motorists should remain stopped until all emergency units pass.
A meeting to decide if Collingsworth county should have an American Cancer Society chapter is set for Thursday January 24 at 7 50 p m in the county courtroom The City Federation of Womens Clubs sponsors the meeting with Mrs Billy Long as temporary chairman John Cullers Shamrock and Tom Williams Amarillo will discuss chapter organization If approved the chapter will be formed Mrs Richard Bailey aiding plans Collingsworth lacks a chapter in the Panhandle The Society educates the public on cancer and provides supplies like dressings wheelchairs and beds The 1963 drive led by L B Bratten will run in April Public attendance is invited.
The Harlem Stars visit Wellington this Saturday January 26 at 7 30 p m for a comedy basketball game against a local team of former players and teachers. Local teachers and students will perform and officials say the show blends dazzle ball handling and planned and impromptu comic routines with close play.
The county census counts all school age children 6 to 17 as of Sept 1 1963 and ends Jan 31. Superintendent B W Benird urges parents with 6 year olds to ensure inclusion. Mrs George Jones leads the Wellington district census with help from Mrs Ralph Ball and Mrs Howard Jones. contact if a child is missed or transfers to Dodson.
Seven official holidays were set by Collingworth County Commissioners Court at its January meeting. The list includes New Year January 1 Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 2 Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November 28 Christmas Day December 26.
J D Gibson Wellington garage owner died of a heart attack Monday January 21 at about 9 45 am aged 52 He had earlier suffered a stroke Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at West Avenue Church of Christ with Ministers Guy N Wood and J R Patterson officiating Burial was in North Wellington Cemetery under Kelso Funeral Home direction Gibson was born October 5 1910 at Texarkana and married Nellie Wisdom March 23 1929 at Dodson He operated his own shop for years and was an elder in his church
Memphis and Lefors open district play undefeated, each 2–0, ahead of McLean at 1–1 and others. Coach James Stavenhagen notes strong Skyrockets, ranked fourth district wise. In girls action Wellington Rockettes top after beating Clarendon Bronchettes, narrowing the earlier split.
Yord Fitz, noted art instructor and artist, will start second semester art classes in Wellington on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the elementary school cafeteria, announced by Mrs. John Sherman. The course includes 15 lessons and welcomes both beginners and advanced students. Fitz recently returned to the Panhandle after a distinguished university teaching career and owns a ranch near Higgins with a studio in Amarillo.
Area business leaders organized the Collingsworth County Development Company an industrial foundation to unlock new money for local development. Henry Sullivan was elected temporary head as the group planned a $100000 incorporation and a $10000 stock issue to fund loans via the Area Redevelopment program. A kickoff dinner is set for Jan 28 with sales opening and a briefing on the company’s purpose.
Fort Worth January 17 mid winter commencement saw Rev Glenn E F Hickey pastor of First Baptist Wellington receive the Doctor of Theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Hickey has led Wellington since 1969 previously pastored Eagle Mountain Baptist in Fort Worth and churches in Decatur Texas and Ashdown Arkansas He earned a BA from Ouachita Baptist College in 1953 and a BD from Southwestern in 1966 Dr Abner V McCall president of Baylor University delivered the address
V P Robertson, owner of Robertson Tailor Shop, entered St. Josephs Hospital Sunday January 20 after becoming ill at home. His condition on Tuesday was believed to be a little improved and he was resting better, according to his daughter Miss Dorothy Robertson.
Marie Kutch daughter of Capt and Mrs Don Kutch stationed in Kaiserslautern faced a near three day journey home after a routine flight from Frankfurt to Dodson was broken by multiple engine failures. She described stops in Paris Azores Gander Newfoundland and a crowded jet with 90 to 100 passengers including several children.
Explorer Scouts plan a countywide scrap iron drive starting Saturday Jan 26. People with scrap iron should contact the Explorers for pickup before 8 am Saturday. contacts include Donald Settle Explorer advisor Joe Howard at the Dan Howard residence and Tim Bailey at the Richard Bailey home. Proceeds fund the Explorer trip next summer.
Miss Ronnie Willis, supervisor of schools in Hall County, attended a TSTA meeting in Austin on Monday. The event covered committer and improving education services with sessions on Promising Instructional Practice, Teaching the Academically Talented, and Program Development in Texas.
The Sam Norwood Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday January 28 in the school gym foyer. The meeting opens at 7:40 p.m. Publicity chair Mrs. Sam Carter says the program includes a question and answer session on civic responsibilities and entertainment by the freshman class.
Sheriff Rainey said two county firms were burglarized with two pop cases and a 30 cup coffeemaker stolen. Burglary occurred at Warrick Feed Store and Davis Gin office. gaps left in cash and small coin drawers noted. The coffeemaker remains missing. a Coke box was torn but no honey found.
A pickup and the exterior of Third's Salvage faced heavy damage when a fire broke out on Tuesday January 22 around 2 13 pm. The pickup belonged to Leo Popwell. Fire Chief Richard Wailey confirmed. Pilot Hirt attributed stove fumes from a tank on the pickup as a likely ignition source, according to Joly Cagle of the Fire Department. Significant damage affected equipment and shelves inside.
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