Rain Delays Surfacing of Highway 4 North of Wellington
D L Barnes reports half of the eighteen mile road surface project delayed by rain with completion aimed by mid July. About twelve miles finished, three remaining. Traffic to Greasy Corner soon. Texas Bibliothe Co of Dallas holds the contract. About 200 men at work. state inspection and final acceptance around early August.
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Highway 4
Wellington
D. L. Barnes
Greasy Corner
Texas Biblithie Co
Dallas
Barpesa
Srdad
Four County Bridges Under Repair After Heavy Rains
Four county bridges are under repair after recent heavy rains washed out several structures. Aberdeen area saw two destroyed on Craw Creek and east of town near Aberdeen. another washed out near Bob Glenn ranch. a west Plymouth bridge also affected. Repairs expected in two to three weeks with similar structures being rebuilt. County crews also work to clear debris and restore access.
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Aberdeen Enon
Craw Creek
Aberdeen
Bob Glenn
Plymouth
County Wrestls
P Robertson Attends Cleaners Course At Lubbock
P Robertson, technician at the Toggery, attended a three day dry cleaners course in the Textile Engineering building at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Eminent speakers from the region discussed every phase of the business, with West Texas representatives attending the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
éVo P. Robertson
He Toggery
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Itn
West Texas
P. Robertson
Campbell Chosen Sank Director
Campbell has been selected as Sank director in a decision announced this week. The appointment names Campbell to lead the organization and guide its future initiatives and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Opinions on Wellington municipal pool project cited
City Federation of Women's Clubs polled local men and women on the proposed pool. They offer two thousand dollars to support building the pool in Wellington. The article notes critique of recreation efforts in other towns and reflects on Wellington’s progress and cash changes in Childress.
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Wellington
Childress
Bank Night Restrictions Tighten Amid State Funding Fight
County attorney Bishop announced only one Bank Night would be allowed in Wellington to dispose of accumulated funds. Kenneth Blickledge said the accumulated fund of 150 would be awaited and Bank Night would be stopped.
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Mt Forma
Lee C ONeil Named Secretary Treasurer of Wellington National Farms
Announcement notes the appointment of Lee C ONeil as Secretary Treasurer of the Wellington National Farms Association after C J Glenn resigns to devote full time to his insurance business. ONeil, a Wellington prominent figure, returns to the city after WWI and has extensive real estate and insurance experience.
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Lee C. O'Neil
Welington National Farms Association
C.J. Glenn
Glenn
O'Neil
Wellington
City of
South Plains
Hha
Farmers begin harvest as county reports large wheat crop
Durfey from Loco Community hauls first load of wheat to Wellington. Two loads total 179 bushels with a 63 test, bought at 91 cents by Warrick Mill. Countywide harvest rush follows days of rain delays, with yields from 15 to 70 bushels per acre and new combines selling fast.
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W. 2D. Durfey
Loco
Wellington
Mr. Durfey
Childress
Durfey
Warrick Mill
Dozier
Dee Coleman
Jim Light
Aberdeen
Claude
Honor Fathers at First Christian Church Revival Date Set
Rev. Rawlins Cherryholmes announces Father’s Day observance at the First Christian Church with special recognition during the 11:00 worship service after Sunday School at 9:48. A revival meeting is planned to begin July 11 by Rev. John S. Mullen, formerly of Childress.
Poison mixture progresses for grasshopper control in county
A pcarload of wheat bran arrived in Wellington Friday night to form a poison mixture to combat grasshoppers. Mixing began Monday under the County Agent's office. Sodium arsenite is expected daily from Minneapolis as farmers supply additional components.
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Wellington
Federal
Minneapolis
Minn
Commissioners
A. B. Smith
Kk. Cottingame
Brown Funeral Held Sunday for Wellington Hotelier
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Church for George Timothy Brown 60 longtime Wellington hotel operator. Born March 11 1857 in Mississippi he died Saturday morning from heart trouble. He was a Methodist and survivors include his widow.
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George Timothy Brown
Methodist Church
W. B. Hicks
Mr. Brown
Wellington
Brown
West Avene
Mississippi
Sheep Raising Becomes Growing County Industry This Year
Quietly expanding over five years the county winds toward economic importance as six flocks reach seventy five sheep or more. Notable owners include Mr Sewell near the extreme northeast, Bob Glenn with 530, Andy Bell north of Wellington about 200, and Paul Starr with a similar count. Others report under 100, with many smaller flocks. Wool quality pleases ranchers though marketing requires trucking to San Angelo. Shearing was done this year by two Mexican workers from Wichita Falls, clipping about 100 sheep each.
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Exela
Sewell
Bob Glenn
Town
Andy Bell
Wellington
Paul Starr
Joe Baumgardner
John Howard
Sid Sessions
San Angelo
Wichita Walls
Church Of Christ Hosts Orphanage Groups In Wellington
Representative groups from Tipton Oklahoma San Juan Rio Grande Valley and Greenville orphanages will visit Wellington within two weeks. A Tipton group toured Wellington last week while two twenty member groups from Greenville will perform Friday morning offering singing music and entertainment.
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Church of Christ
Wellington
Tipton
Oklahomm
San Juan
Rio Grande Valley
Boles
Greenville
Liquor Control Man Moved Here
State liquor control inspector HL Te Neiom has been transferred to the local post, joining the state bureau as part of a routine staff reallocation.
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Liquor Control
Neiom
Quail FFA Boys Receive Certificates of Merit
Forty five certificates of merit were awarded to members of the Quail Chapter FFA. Fifteen boys qualified for certificates for high skill in poultry judging shop work soldering fattening and showing poultry and related tasks. A A Tampke, sponsor, noted the achievements while Kenneth Allen and David Weaver earned multiple certificates. Harold Creed was also honored for his work in vocational agriculture activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
A. A. Tampke
Kenneth Allen
David Weaver
Harold Creed
Hail and heavy rains cause widespread crop damage in county
Severe weather battered the county with hail rain and a sandstorm. Wellington reported 2.55 inches of rain while heavy downpours extended from west of Wellington to Buck Creek. Crop losses were reported across Cross Roads Ring Lone Mound Cottonwood Buck Creek and Lillie Salt Fork with some farmers claiming losses near 90 percent.
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Cross Roads
Wellington
Buck Creek
Vaughan
Lillie
Salt Fork
Lone Mound
W. M. Davis
E. P. Kennen
Bark Barber
J. M. Alford
Quail
New Manager For Holton Auto Co
J. Jackson formerly of Shamrock is now in charge of the Holton Auto Store per Judge Holton owner. He began this week and brings twenty years in the oil business. Jackson previously worked at the DCD Service Station in Shamrock under Mr. Holton.
Resettlement Officials Report On 1937 Loans
The Resettlement Administration lent farmers in Collingsworth County a total of 41 952.15 since January 1 1937. Harvey Derman notes offices were in the Wellington courthouse with funds aimed at necessary repairs of minor buildings. The report highlights the county program and its financial details for 1937.
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Collingsworth County
Harvey
Derman
Wellington
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City of Wellington
H.C. Smith
Pampa
W. D. Durfey
Bishop
Neil
NFLA
Christian Church
Dodsonville
Juuune
Harry Patterson
W. K. Scott
B. A. Ricketts
Shelton Brothers
Mr. Foshee
KRLD
E. F. Cook
Glenwood Baptist Church
Amarillo
South
A. B. Wills
Quail Ffa
Holton Auto Co
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