Layman In Charge Amid Budget Failures in Panhandle District
The Layman In Charge report shows Clarendon and McLean failing to fund their budgets, creating a $850 deficit for Clarendon and $340 for McLean. Interim Area Commissioner Jolly steps in unpaid, while Jolly travels for a brief vacation. Rev J M Mallari acts as acting commissioner in Memphis. A planned August camp near Wichita Falls faces a $10 weekly fee, with camp dates August 10 to 17 for ages eight to eleven, and a summer camp slated for Diversion Dar.
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Clarendon
McLean
Panlandie
Camel
Ray Scouta of America
Jolly
Hug
Jofly
Evansville
Trdlana
Sealpe
Memphis
wilNneness
Lowanes
New York
J. Mardin Mallari
Clayton Fleare
Bundy
Mtr. Dolly
Diversion Dar
Wichita
Yaten
Jim Richards joins Pigg-Alley Ford dealers Wellington
E. C. Richards known as Fim Richards has become a salesman for Pigg-Alley Motor Company in Wellington, Ford dealers. Previously he managed Allen-Figh Motor Company for Dodge and Plymouth, a top sales point in the territory. Before that he worked as a salesman for Clarendon Motor Company Ford dealers in Clarendon.
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E. C
Fim
Allen-Figh
Ford Dealers
Wallington
Richards
Clarendon. Motor Company
Brock to Attend National Meeting in Washington
Marlee Brock lone demonstration agent in Collingsworth County will leave Saturday for Washington to attend the National 4-H meeting, returning to Wellington daily. Commissioners Court approved the leave Monday. Demonstration clubs will continue meetings in her absence to maintain progress and attendance.
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Marlee Brock
Collingsworth County
Washrington
PD. T
Wellington
Daly
Commissioners Court
Miss Brock
Murat
Greis
Brock
Orwell Wells and Miss Trawick Married in Austin
Or well Wells and Miss Lucile Trawick of Matador were married in Wellington announced as solemnized in Austin on Thursday. The bride studied at the University of Texas in Austin and is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Trawick of Matador. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Purey Wells of Wellington, has taught in Matador public schools and attended Wellington High School. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cooke of Wellington. The couple will continue studies in Austin with Wells set to receive an A B degree and Mrs. Wells pursuing a Master's degree.
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Wellington
Austin
Lucile Trawick
Matador
Orwell Wells
Ayr
Mar
Purey Wells
Elf
Richard Cooke
The
State University
Wells
Buck Creek Woman Dies at 36 in Wellington
Mrs. Sarah Parker, wife of Monroe Parker, died Tuesday at Wellington after residing in Hack Creek. Born October 30, 1893 in Texas, she leaves five children Reevis Woodrow Leonard J. W. and Ruby Neil Parker, her husband, parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Neeley of Wellington, two brothers W. Neeley of Wellington and M. N. Neeley of Honey Grove, with services at the Primitive Baptist church and burial in Wellington Cemetery.
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Sarah Morher
Meayrker
Wellington
Joming Ming
Fawker
Hack Creek
Tiida Tees
Tel Crom
Ttvelock
Interavent
Oodson & Elis
Parker
M.N. Neeley
Honey Grove
Exhibit Hall at Fair Park Burns in County Fair Fire
Firefighters battled a morning blaze that gutted the main exhibit hall at Collingsworth County Fair Park. The frame structure housed agricultural displays and women’s department exhibits, with damages estimated around $1,500. Replacement decisions pending by county fair association members.
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Collingsworth County Fair Park
Memners
Kali Association
Editor to Attend Texas Press Association Meeting
Deskins Wells of the Wellington Leader left Tuesday for Corpus Christi to attend the Texas Press Association annual meeting in session June 12 through 14. He will deliver an address on the subject of Free Publicity. Garey Whittington of Philadelphia teaches canaries to sing solos on a phonograph after allowing them to hit as a gimmick.
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Emtor
Deskins Wells
Wellington Leader
Corpus Christi
Texas Press Association
Garey Whittington
Philadelphia
Editorial Tournament Sees Small Well Positioned
Touring Texas notes the Amarillo News editorial backing Senator Small for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1918. It reports Panhandle voters leaning to Small, with Moody, Love, Mayfield, Davidson, Sterling, Young, Miller, and Ferguson as other contenders. The piece cites a historic Texas primary turnout around 800000.
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Fort Worth Star- Telegram
Whar 2
Seal of
Wellington
Governas Or
Amarillo News
Editeriide
Texas
Unie Governour
Inge
Panhandle
Cyint
Synalt
Small
Senator Small
Governor Moody
Tom Love
Earle Mayfield
Lynch Davidson
Ross Sterling
M Young
Barry Miller
Mrs. Ferguson
Ladies Club To Meet Kiwanis In Baseball Charity Event
The Ladies Club and Kiwanis club announce a Monday baseball game at 6 15 pm featuring Tiddies and Kiwanis members. The ladies team draws top players from Red Fox and White Elephant groups, with the Kiwanis lineup chosen by the ladies. Proceeds aim to provide entertainment and community fun for business people and their employees.
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Tiddies
Kiwanis Club
Red Fox
White Elephant
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kiwanis
Unemployed Counted In Collingsworth County
Figures released by Galen J. Smith census supervisor for District 1 of Texas show 225 unemployed people in Collingsworth County on April 1. The tally includes those in gainful occupations reported as without a job and seeking work, with corrections possible as data from other days are added.
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Galen J. Smith
Texas
Collingsworth County
Able Tor
Wellington’s Growth Requires Local Industries for Progress
The piece argues Wellington must attract and develop industries to grow beyond muddy streets and limited infrastructure. It notes railroad facilities are essential and cites Texas county agricultural strength, urging diversification beyond farming to match modern progress. The discussion frames industry as key for a thriving, growing city.
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Wellington
East
West
Texas
Benlieves
Firemen Attend State Meeting In San Angelo
Four Wellington Fire Department members depart for the Texas Firemen's Association convention in San Angelo with Kie ura Handley Jim Cook and W H Mc Gehee serving as delegates. Officials expect a strong program of entertainment and business, with Chief T H Wolf of Cleveland port Ohio set to give an address. Wellington reps plan to return late in the week.
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Wellington Fire Department
Texas ¢ Firemen's Association
San Angelo
Wellington
Handley
Jim Cook
W. H. McGehee
Represent
Wellington Department
Fexua
Ohio
Ellis Injured in Auto Mishap Near Reed Oklahoma
Dewey Ells and Kay Goodson run Goodson & As Funeral Parlor in Wellington. Ells was injured Friday afternoon when his Chevrolet coach veered off Mangum highway near Reed West of town. He was traveling alone at 48 miles per hour, car wrecked after rolling twice. he recovered enough to be seen on the streets and at work the next day.
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Dewey Ells
Kay Goodson
Goodson & As
Wellington
Reed
Mangum
Niis
Oklahoma City
Castleberry
Mr. Elling
Circle Will Meet With Mrs. Leach Friday
The Woodmen Circle will meet with Mrs. J A Leach on Friday June 24 All members are urged to attend the meeting Mr and Mrs Darnell Clark and Annie visited Mr and Mrs H Z West Sunday
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Woodmen
J. A. Leach
Darnell Clark
Annie
Mrs
H. Z. West
Rock Island Lines Ready To Build Through Shamrock Route
Rock Island spokesman J M Stinnett told Shamrock Wellington and Quanah business leaders the line from Shamrock to Quanah could start once right of way is secured. Construction awaits land access and route decisions, with completion aimed for next wheat harvest. Local chambers will gauge landowner willingness to donate ROW.
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Quanah
Rock Island
J. M. Stinnett
Shamrock
Wellington
Quaash
Fort Worth
Denver
Washington
Childress
Pampa
Stinnett
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock
Island
Weilington
Wheeler County
Collingsworth
Collingsworth County Fair Not Held This Year Says Mayor
Mayor Webb Moore states Collingsworth County Fair in Wellington will not be financed this year by City Council and County Commissioners due to financial losses and uncertain conditions. He notes past deficits exceeded 4600 and that conditions could improve, but current plans show no sponsorship for 1930.
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Collingsworth
Webb Moore
City of
Moore
Stuart Withdraws From Office Race
W H Stuart withdraws from the bid for Collingsworth County tax assessor. He states he will not pursue the position, citing unresolved stances and a desire to discontinue his campaign. He thanks supporters and pledges to continue public service in other ways.
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W. H. Stuart
Collingsworth
Stuart
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Mr. Dalby
Camadera
Leailer Simiaines
Nedley
J. P. Roles
Jack Sitton
Charles
Nop
Jim Richards
Pigg-Alley
Miss Trawick
Buck Creek
Justice of Deace
Fair Park
Amarillo Paper
J.P. Winn
Ellis
Rock Island Lines
R. R. Gilliland
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