Grasshoppers Threaten Cotton Crops Warned to Broadcast Poison
Entomologist urges immediate action as grasshoppers invade Hamilton to Haskell counties threatening cotton. Officials advise broadcasting bran mash pesticide over 20 acre areas not in piles and avoiding calcium arsenate. Migrations from pastures require preemptive measures before government aid. County farmers can obtain poison at the courthouse during community meetings led by local committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reppert
Hamilton
Haskell County
Mr. Cattingame
Commissioners Court
Court House
Marella
Henry J. Wischkaemper
Abra
Carl Amerson
Nicholson
J. D. Schoonover
Midway
Homer Ingram
Aberdeen
Wayne Johnson
Dodsonville
Prank Ford
Wellington
Ike Emmert
Lillie
Woodrow Stafford
Buck Creek
John Atkinson
Rolla
M. IL. Jareed
Dozier
Cortez Barmett
Lutie
W. H. Bennett
Quail
George Stevens
Mr. Cottingame
Pastor To Speak At Open Meeting Of Odd Fellows Rebekahs
An open meeting is planned with a pastor speaking at First Baptist Church. All friends of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
First Baptist Church
Quail FFA Announces Calf Project Financing Plan
Quail FFA invites interested boys to learn how to secure and finance project calves. Mr Tampke notes a plan enabling almost any boy to purchase a calf as part of involvement in the program during the coming weeks.
Methodist Pastor Appointed Vacation Leader in Dodsonville
Rev Noel Bryant appointed vacation pastor of the Dodsonville Circuit replacing seriously ill Rev W H Strong. Bryant, a ministerial student at Southern Methodist University Dallas, is brother of Mrs Oren W Carter of Memphis. Appointment by Rev T S Barcus presiding elder of the Clarendon District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Bryant
Dodsonville
Methodist Church
W. H. Strong
Rev. Bryant
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Oren W. Carter
Memphis
T. S. Barcus
Clarendon
Rain Deluge Leaves Some Replanting Needs Across County
Heavy Saturday rains fell from eight to one with little damage reported. Farmers in most areas started field work by midweek though replanting remains and demand for cotton and seed remains steady amid residual weather effects.
Park Wading Rules for Pool Hours and Registration
Park wading area opens to children aged two to twelve with registered entries and constant supervision. Pool hours run from one to six for June July and August with a one hour stay limit per child.
Elmer Knox Jones Football Article Continues
Dr and Mrs Calvin Jones of Pampa, Dr and Mrs E W Jones and Miss Beth ONeil will travel to Austin for the graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Jones
Pampa
E. W. Jones
Beth O'Neil
Austin
Clerk W H Goforth Reports Slight Improvement
District Clerk W H Goforth was described as slightly improved at noon Wednesday after becoming ill nearly two weeks earlier. His condition remains serious as officials monitor his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Goforth
Mr. Goforth
Song Convention Draws Crowds at Wellington High School
The Collingsworth County annual fifth Sunday singing convention was held at Wellington High School on May 31 with the Crogs Roads group as hosts. Over eight hundred attended. Inter Simms was reelected president. other officers include Bess Owen vice president Bob Spears secretary treasurer and T. G. Campbell reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Wellington High School
Crogs Roads Group
Lnter Simms
Bess Owen
Bob Spears
T. G. Campbell
Summer Band Announces Availability for Events
The director invites groups seeking entertainment to book the Summer Band by contacting The Leader Office. Mrs. Gene Luker of Levelland is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Singley, this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Luker of
Levelland
E. A. Singley
Leader Staff Treated to Cokes by Sitter Ranch Manager
Jake Hess of the Sitter Ranch treated seven Leader staff members to cokes in town on Tuesday and promised a repeat on Wednesday. He said the gesture came after appreciation for a Leader photo of purebred Hereford cattle from the Sitter ranch featured about a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hess
Sitter
Leader
Dr. Heas
Sitter Vunec
Wellington Woman Gammel Funeral Rites Held
Mrs. Gammel died recently in Wellington after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church and is survived by her husband Austin Gammel, her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Eads of Wellington, five brothers Ernest H. Eads Alph Eads Ralph Eads Harvey Eads and Billy Boone Eads, and other relatives. Pallbearers and flower bearers are named, hymns were sung by the choir, interment followed at Wellington Cemetery, Ellis Funeral Home in charge. Creed Hill left for Mineral Wells to spend the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Wellington
Jesus
Heaven
Ellis Funeral Home
Funeral for Mrs. Gammel Draws Out-of-Town Relatives
Out-of-town relatives attended the funeral services for Mrs. Austin Gammel on Monday. Attendees included Frank Eads and daughter of Texline, Mrs. Inez Grant and family of Oklahoma City, Mrs. E. H. Eads of Chickasha, Mrs. Robbins of Canyon, Ernest Eads and family, and Alph Eads with Ralph Eads of Brownwood. Ernest Alph and Ralph Pads were brothers of Mr. and Mrs. Gammel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Gamel
Frank Eads
Texline
Inez Grant
Oklahoma City
E. H. Eads
Chickasha
Robbins
Canyon
Ernest Eads
Alph Eads
Pampa
Ralph Eads
Brownwevor
Ernest
Alph
Ralph Pads
Gammel
Rural Carriers Meet With Ice Cream and Cake
Twenty two carriers and families gathered representing Kirkland Childress Briscoe Twitty Shamrock Dodsonville for a social session with ice cream and cake. Mr Longino called the meeting successful and noted visitors were elated. The next session’s town to be chosen at a September informal meeting. Mrs Cleo Templeton attended C I A graduation exercises in Denton earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Childress
Briscoe
Twitty
Shamrock
Dodsonville
Wellington
Longino
Cleo Templeton
Denton
Dustbowl Authority urged by 5 state leaders
A delegation from five states proposes a Dustbowl Authority and urges federal action to extend water conservation flood control and reclamation. They back the Norris Conservation Bill but warn legislators to include authority for the Dustbowl region with regional boards and small reservoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Roosevelt
Drouth Committee
Norris
Marvin Jones
Congressional Committee
Congress
Carl Hinton
Amarillo
T. E. Johnson
R. UW
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Kenneth Blackledge
Ritz Theatre
Men of the Kiwanis Club
Methodist
Elmer Knox Jones
Simms
Creed Hill
Mineral Wells
City State Bank
Zella Allen
Lowry Building
R.A. Dyson
Beauty Shop
South Side Square
Lewis Brothers
Ginger
Sas
Texas
Schillings
NASHS
Campbells
Phillips
del Monte
Lelfe
Florence and
Perfection Oil
Florence Table Top
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