Wellington Civic League and Army Worm Prevention Meeting
Readable town notes describe the Wellington Civic League weekly meetings at the Methodist church and a town wide effort to prevent army worms and damage to crops. Plans include section captains, trash collection prizes, and a community meeting in each district.
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Wellington
South
Southeast
Beggs
South Central
Mra
R.A. Willams
Southwest
Northwest Wellington
Herbert Dysart
Northeast
A. C. Nicholson
I Civic League
Methodist
Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Regular Session
The Woman's Missionary Society met Monday June 2 with Mrs H D Creath presiding. Reports included Supt Supplies Mrs J A Leach naming assistants and visits. Supt Social Service Mrs Black with committee planning work with the Young Ladies Missionary Auxiliary and pledge collection. Study Class reports twelve members with regular meetings. next Monday's lesson from part of Pauls epistle. Suggestions were made on circulating a Missionary Library for the Auxiliary.
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Luther Gribble
Edd Blain
Young Ladies Missionary Auxiliary
Inez Leach
A.V. Cocke
Singley
Greenhaw
Black
Leach
Andergan
Pauls
Effesug
Hawkins
Scott
Hugh
Haralson Enlists In Aviation From Wellington
Fort Worth bound plane lands in Wellington last Friday and Herman Haralson boards with the aviator. He sails to Fort Worth Saturday morning amid reports of more volunteers and expected planes. Collingsworth County reportedly supplied a strong recruit, with note of a 60 day path to lieutenancy for Haral Bon.
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Fort Worth
Wellington
Herman Haralson
Childress Indéx
Air Service
Collingsworth County
Haral
Bon
BWU Ladies Plan Cookbook And Bible Study Update
The BWU met June 2 in regular session with Russell named assistant personal service chairman. Mrs. Mc Cauley elected leader of the G A and RA. A cookbook project was approved with Dysart Thomas Noles Howell and McCauley named to lead and solicit two recipes each. Bible Study June 10 will cover the first eight questions on the Four Gospels led by Mrs. Wade.
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BW. M. U
Sesalithlé
Russell
McCauley
G. A
R.A
Mesdames Dysart
Thomas, Noles
16th Division Reaches Home Soil Amid War News
Telegrams from relatives reveal 16th Division soldiers have returned to America after service in France with two casualties among the 36th Division. The men are expected at Camp Bowie soon for discharge. Collingsworth County expresses pride in their record and contemplates a homecoming celebration.
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Collingsworth
America
Clarendon
Camp
Bowie
Collingsworth County
Horma
Weeklong Baptist revival sermons announced at church
At the Baptist Church a Monday to Friday series begins at 8:00 PM with sermons on Is Our Bible True Where Did We Get Our Bible and Does The Bible Prove Itself The public is invited to all services which run 8:00 to 9:00 PM with overflow chairs provided The notice urges attendees to bring friends and warm welcomes while noting gallery seating and overflow arrangements. Daniel R Wade signs the notice.
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Daniel R. Wade
Weaver Letter From France to Homtpulks in 1919
A May 4 1919 fragment from Chaumont Haute Marne France shows M Weaver writing to Homtpulks. The writer compares his speed in letters to the Peace Conference noting he has little to write about and hints at miseries and partnerships.
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Chaumont
Haute Marne
France
Homie
Americans Helped Keep France Wet With Wine
Letter writer M Weaver notes fifty one days of rain and praises France for wine supply. He recalls American troops from a dry country drinking heavily, joking that they could have made France dry with time. He suggests they deserve a stomach insignia as a souvenir of their efforts.
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France
M. Weaver
Collingsworth County Oil Company Meeting Announcement
The president asks the Leader to announce a meeting on Saturday June 14 at 2 PM for all interested parties in the oil company and land leasing. He states a very important business will be transacted and urges attendance.
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Home Oil Company
Build Now Campaign Endorsed by Labor Secretary
A public message attributed to U S Department of Labor and Secretary W B Wilson urges nationwide construction to grow personal wealth and the nation’s permanent wealth. It emphasizes homes, roads, public buildings, and private construction as the nation’s reserve fund and a path to a stronger economy.
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U. S. Department of Labor
W. B. Wilson
United States
Panhandle Chamber Trip Showcases Plains Prospects
The Panhandle Chamber of Commerce delegation toured the Plains area to promote settlement and business, meeting Sheriff Carpenter and Druggist Hardy among others. Weather was cold with light snow near Amarillo, yet observers noted promising crops and growing prospects compared with Collingworth County.
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Plains
Collingaworth
Le Roy Davis Moves to Graham in Drug Business
The Leader notes Mr and Mrs LeRoy Davis have moved to Graham where Mr Davis opens a drug business. The couple, long known in Wellington where Mr Davis practiced and Mrs Davis taught, leave many friends who wish them prosperity.
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LeRoy Davis
Graham
Davis
Wellington
Deeh Ohs
Mdst
Doctor Lee Enters Government Service in Mangum
Dr. Lee and Mrs. Lee relocate to Mangum where the physician will serve for a time in government service. He has long practiced veterinary medicine after graduating and has built a solid reputation. The Leader wishes the couple success and happiness in their new post.
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R. T. Lee
Mangum
Lee
Wellington
Happi
Ness
Domestic Science Club Hosts Delphian and Needle Guests
Tuesday May 20 the Domestic Science Club hosted Mrs Cantleberry with Delphian and Needle Clubs for an open meeting to hear Mrs ONeil report on the recent Federated Clubs first district gathering in Stamford. Castleberry home bright with cut flowers and ferns featured a porch booth as Louise Hardy and Margaret Hawkins served fruit punch. Members gathered in the music room where Hardy presided and the program included ONeill’s report highlighting messages from leading civic members of the state.
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Domestic Science
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