Dry Rallies Planned Across Collingsworth County
A series of prohibition meetings announced by Atticus Webb of Daling outlines dry forces’ campaign across Wellington Dod sonville Quail and surrounding areas. Events include mass gatherings at the Methodist Church and street speaking tours, with church talks and pastor participation as campaigns continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Atticus Webb
Daling
Collingsworth County
John Berlevcorni
Wellington Boxing Champs Crown Amateur Title Winners
Edward Tee Pritchard J N Cook and Freeman Moore won the three city boxing division titles at the Ritz Theatre Wellington. Moore defeated Ray Peeples in a close semi final and then Travis Williams to claim the lightweight championship while J N Cook captured the welterweight crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tee Pritchard
J. N. Cook
Freeman Moorea
Moore
J. N Cook
Heat Wave Keeps County Quiet With No Arrests
Peace officers report one of the quietest weeks of 1988 with no arrests in seven days and only three inmates in the county jail. Officials attribute the lull to extremely hot weather reducing petty crime and alcohol-related disturbances.
Singing School Begins At Church Of Christ In Wellington
The Church of Christ announces a ten day singing school starting Monday July 17 led by Minister A V Hendry with Olney pastor C C Gobble directing. Sessions run twice daily from 3 18 o clock, open to the public for all ages and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Gobble of
Olney
Church of Christ
A. V. Hendry
C.C. Gobble
Mrn. Hendry
Moneday
Publc
Gobble
Abilene Christian College
Jeading
Wellington
Hendry
C. C. Gobble
The
Oleynee of Christ
Quail Woman Buried in Quail Oklahoma July 10
Funeral services for Mrs. Lonnie Morgan 23 were held Monday afternoon at Quail Baptist Church with Rev. Hawkins officiating. A Oklahoma-born former Neema Wright, she is survived by husband Lonnia Morgan two sons Bille Lea and Galen Arlets Morgan father R B Wright two brothers T C Wright Dallas and A B Wright Boles Arkansas five sisters and several inlaws. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed. Interment at Wellington cemetery.
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Lonnie
Morgan
T. C.wright
Dallas
A. B. Wright
Boles
Arkansas
C. F
Naviere Croberna
L Smith
Daas
Quail
Ruthardt
Caneyous
Savare
Hail Center
Tom Crabtree
Fred Cagle
Curt
Barton
Forster
Mike
Gauswell
J. Parker
Oma
Thee Brisbin
Vera Myrtle
Man Killingsword
Lois
Paylor
Ella
Morgans
Wellington
Goorgow
Eral
Highway 4 in county favored for early construction work
Austin reports indicate Highway 4 across the county will see early work with grading drainage and bridge plans approved. Letting of contracts for Col lingsworth County segments and paving from Red River toward Childress is expected after 60 days of plan finalization. Commissioners Gribble Hunter Wilson Ketner and Senator Small backed the project and will return to Wellington Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
C. L. Husie
U. KE. Gribble
Mari Hunter
J. J. Wilson
W. C. Ketner
Highway Commission
Clint C. Small
Wellington
Highway 4
Limises
Salt Fork
Red River
Collingsworth
Childress
Salt Fork River
Wheeler County
Childress One
Collings
Scout Troops Extend Outing Near Hollis This Week
Boy Scouts from Wellington plan a two day hike starting Thursday at 9 AM and returning Saturday afternoon. The trip lands at Nell's resort near Hollis with many Scouts expected. Leaders cite the season’s best outing as they prepare gear such as blankets plates rope and haversack.
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Wellington
Nell's Resort
Hollis
J. L. Anderson
Courity
Pioneer Resident Mrs. L. W. Wells Dies in Memphis
Mrs. L Watson Wells 86 longtime Panhandle resident died in Memphis after a long illness. She helped found local US Confederation chapter and was mother to Percy Wells of Well and J C Wells former editor of the Wellington Leader. Funeral held at First Methodist Church Memphis.
Methodists Form New Young People Choir Unit
The First Methodist Church organizes a Young People's Choir to sing every Sunday night and provide music at special events. Rev. T. M. Johnston announces the initiative with many youths already joining, under the direction of Mrs. Charles Crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
T. M. Johnston
Charles Crews
Firemen Upset Baptists In Decisive Early League Clash
The Firemen defeated the Baptists 23 to 2 Tuesday night, shaking up the first half league standings. The Outlaws hold a perfect 1,000 percent record and face Merchants and two others as six games remain before the half ends. If the Outlaws lose, a six teams scramble for the title, with Baptists, Firemen, and Utilities in the mix. Pitcher Burr Handley limited the Baptists to three hits as the Firemen delivered airtight defense.
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Outlaws
Baptists and Merchants
Baptists
Utilities
Firemen
Merchants
Methodists
Burr Handley
The
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Marriages Here For Past Year Show Increase
The bureau reports Collingsworth county saw more marriages and fewer divorces in 1982. Texas statewide marriages declined slightly. county licenses rose to 314 in 1982 from 17 in 1981. Divorces were 18 in 1932 and 31 in 1931 with no annulments.
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Government Bureau of Census
Collingsworth
Texas
County Council Plans Round-Up For August Fourth
County Council members set a round up date of Friday August 4 with a 1 380 o clock start and an all day program including a chicken fry supper at 7 o clock and a community demonstration by a home agent. Delegations from surrounding counties may send a representative and join the register for the event. A carnival and stunts by community reps are planned along with a program by Willing Workers Club and Fresno and neighboring communities. The meeting Saturday featured a general nuiah quartet and a continuing program page.
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Riveraida
Pyeste
Io the Commerce
Legal
Glup
Ing
Fresno
Pisagent Fe
Nuiah Wh
Hottest Weather Of Year Reported In West Texas
West Texas records show extreme heat with Wellington at 108 degrees Tuesday, 106 Monday. Vernon hits 114 degrees as a heatwave stretches across Collingsworth County and nearby areas with only light showers failing to materialize.
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Collingsworth
Wellington
Quail
Lillie
West Texas
Vernon
Relief Work To Continue Here In County
Relief work for unemployed men will continue at least two more weeks, announced by Miss Katherine Beverie secretary of the chamber of commerce. About 388 men are employed through the federal relief fund, with broad county representation. A $1,500 fund for June was received and a $1,500 allotment is promised for June. July allotment not announced yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Beverie
Chamber of Commerce
fed+ lrat
Farmers in Collingsworth Cooperate on Cotton Reduction Plan
In Collingsworth County 46 000 acres pledged for government reduction. farmers submitted contracts and accepted one bracket or more reductions. The Control Committee and inspectors work late to process old contracts before the deadline. leaders display public spirit and sacrifice to ensure plan success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth
Board of Control
Col
Leach Appointed On School Board
Following the resignation of E A Wells after 20 years as chairman and trustee at large, the Collinsworth County Board unanimously appointed J A Leach to fill the unexpired term and serve as chairman. Wells cited ill health and announced his departure this week, with high regard expressed for his two decades of service to public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Wells
Collingsworth County School Board
J. A. Leach
Wells
Il Health
Leach
Postal clerks report weather and harvest plans unknown
Clerks indicate weather conditions unclear and farmers face uncertain harvest plans as postal operations encounter delays and fragmented notes. The fragmentary message hints at coordination among postal staff amid ambiguous forecasts and agricultural timing.
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View
Cottonwood
Fresnond Lille
Mony
B. Fennell
Mineral Wella
Percy Wells
Memphis
Mr. Wells
Mrs. Wells
Mississippi
L. A. Wells
Amarillo
R. J. Madden
G. W. Sexner
J.C. Wells
Well
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