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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

6

Funeral services for William Ja cob Noe 77

Funeral services were held at Wellington Church of the Nazarene on Thursday afternoon for William J Noe 77 born August 23 1858 Tennessee died Wednesday night He resided in the county nine years and leaves ten children including P E Bawcom W H Bawcom T F Noe and E F Noe among others He was a Nazarene member Interment at Wellington Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home

William Jacob Noe Wellington Church of the Nazarene P.E. Bawcom W. H. Bawcom T. F. Noe Lubbock E. F. Noe Wichita Falls W. T. Skinner Buffalo Springs R. G. Noe Houston Ji. M. Noe Chas, Fourmentin Oscar Lewis W. F. Spears F. C. Fuson J. S. Driskill W. 8. Brewer

Bedroom contest winner named in Collingsworth County

Billye Smith ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Smith of Houselog Community is county bedroom winner per Miss Annie Mae Donaghey home demonstration agent. First prize a trip to A M short course in July. district agent Miss Campbell to judge July 16 for district prize. Room refinished furniture papered walls cost 9.41 dollars with 4.00 earned at Junior Fair. Pictures and plans sent to College Station. A J Turner of Paris Texas to visit Lubbock and Lamesa after days with daughter Mrs J O Shart.

Billye Smith Willie Smith Collingsworth Annie Mae Donaghey Campbell Billye College Station

Farm in Connecticut Traces 17th Century Family Hold

A 45 acre Connecticut farm has belonged to a single family since 1675. The long possession highlights colonial roots and enduring land tenure through generations.

Connecticu

Cattle rustling and branding in historic market thefts

The article discusses how branding defines ownership and the term rustler extends to thieves who steal cattle even if unbranded. It notes rustling often involves driving cattle from home ranges to market by truck, highlighting modern theft methods and the role of branding in property claims.

Multiple patients recover from operations in local hospital

Nine patients recover from surgery for uterine tumor and related procedures. A baby born without a rectum had a rectum created from surrounding tissue. R. Milden, Corsicana, recovering from an eye operation. Mrs. EB De Henderson recovering from gall bladder and appendix operation. Final cast removed.

R. Milden Corsicana de Henderson

Self Supporting Plan Aids County Boys’ College Years

The plan envisions boys from the county attending A. and M. with a rented College Station house, budgeted canned foods and supplies, and a housemother cooking to cut costs. Estimated cost to the boys is about 150 dollars for uniform books and items. they may work to cover expenses. Reminded that applicants must be of high character and willing to comply with college rules. last year 852 attended under this scheme.

College Station Cummings Stovall Russell

Charges Filed Continue From Page One

Officials stressed relief funds must follow Texas Relief Commission rules with no favoritism. Miss Keen suffered minor injuries and plans to return to work Wednesday afternoon. H A Phillips, a relief office worker, sustained bruises as Milam was separated during the fight. Citizens intervened to stop the altercation. John C Harper pledged pro rata fund disbursement as long as funds last, though amounts are now meager. The relief office will keep operating under state regulations, and further trouble could close the office under relief commission authority.

Texas Relief Commission Miss Keen H. A. Phillips Milam Phillips John C. Harper Texas Commission Relief Commission

Scouts Honor judge hung jury and 99 year electric chair sentence

The case ended with a hung jury while Alvin received a 99 year sentence in the electric chair.

Alvin

Lutie Boxers Club Invites Members for Upcoming Exhibition

The club invites interested parties to attend exhibitions while restricting participation to club members. A small membership fee is charged for those joining the club.

County Pioneers Travel Widely Across the Nation

County Pioneers go to practically every state in the union. No invitations will be sent to persons in Collingsworth County, the committee said, other than through newspapers. More complete details will be announced by the committees after they have met and discussed the various phases of the tradition.

Collingsworth County

Closet Tour Showcases Wardrobe and Bedroom Fixtures

A local inspection tour visits North Wellington and Crossroads homes to view demonstrations by wardrobe and bedroom experts Mrs J W Masten Mrs John Jones and Mrs George Richards. Guests will see ironing board arrangements dresser drawer development tufted bed spreads and winter clothes storage with labor saving fixtures.

J. W. Masten North Wellington John Jones George Richards Crossroads Lovera Keen Doe Quail Walter Starr J. S. Stewart John Starr Quail Cooperator Donaghey

Pioneer Program on Home and Social Conditions Program

The event showcases a Pioneer Program tracing local home and social conditions with a slide of an old pioneer home. Mrs T T Fain portrays a pioneer mother by the fireside with daughters Virginia Hayes and Zorene Oldham. Mrs W O Richards presents School Conditions, Logan Cummings discusses county school development, and Mrs Ozro Bartlett speaks on civic organizations. Henry and Orville Young perform cowboy songs plus Dim Trails. A cattle brands lecture and a square dance close the program. Calvin Irvin and his wife offer special numbers. Kiwanis Club baby show adds humor.

T. T. Fain Virginia Hayes Zorene Oldham W. O. Richards Collingsworth Logan Cummings Ozro Bartlett Lillie B. B. Martin Dodsonville Henry Orville Young Lutie Will Rogers Calvin Irvin Kiwanis Club

Library Adds Re from Page One of Blood

Library adds from page one include Blood Austin Devil s Highway Wright Lebar Desert Sand Pedler Man s Own Country Burt Walls of Gold Norris Bachelors Bounty Richmond Patch of Blue Hill Again the Three Just Men Wallace

Austin Wright-Lebar Pedler

Tax Authority Debate Halts Over State Levy Details

The report notes counties and cities may levy a tax up to half the state rate, yet Wellington and Collingsworth counties have taken no action. The allocation authority remains unsettled as discussions proceed.

Wellington Collingsworth Coun

Tax payment application blanks available at Aldridge office

Application blanks for payment of the tax are available at the office of Aldridge and may be secured by operators of the machines. The blanks, when filled, must be sent to the comptroller with the tax amount, and a receipt will be issued.

Aldridge Comptroller

Asphalt Topping and City PWA Projects Update

Asphalt topping details continue on page one with plans to place statistics on additional PWA projects for the city. Applications will be filed after his return if prospects for approval are favorable. Surfacing and street work are to start as soon as asphalt arrives locally.

City to Begin PWA Roadwork Early Next Week

Council members expect work to start early next week as a PWA project with the PWA supplying labor and the city providing materials. The asphalt will meet government road surfacing standards. The Allied Materials Corporation of Oklahoma City was awarded the contract for street topping, with relief labor to be used. The council also named equalization board members R. L. Gillentine J. Dorn and Eli Haralson.

PWA Allied ‘Materials Corporation of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Equalization Board R. L. Gillentine J. 58. Dorn Eli Haralson

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A. J. Turner Paris Texas Lamesa J. O. Shart R. A. Dosher Clayton New Mexico Dorothy Kesler S. C. Kesler Kelley Stead County Pioneers Gordon Pruden -Drug Co. Palace -Drug. Store Uncle Sam James Cagney Ale Ae Joan Blondell Glenda Farrell New York Una Merkel Merry Goldwyn-Mayer Red Rider America Jerome Kern Tas Ia Dunne Astaire Roberta Otto Harbach William A RKO Pandro Berman FrodGstion Lewis Bros. Grocery Dept Cottegette Perores Colorado Sunkist Tyr Cc Schilling’s Feah IMI Cobra Lipton K.C LEWIS BROTHERS _— ae
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