May Close Office After Outbreak at Relief Center
Monday afternoon an outbreak at the relief office led to charges against Mrs. Horace Finley and the arrest of Finley Wag Milam. Winnie Joe Keen, an office worker, was scratched and bruised during the attack as she returned from lunch. Amarillo officers later re-arrested Finley and arrested Milam Tuesday afternoon. the local administrator John C. Harper warned the office may close if another outbreak occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Joe Keen
Finley Wag
Amarile
Finley
Milam
John C. Harper
Migs Keen
Singers Set Annual Meeting in Dodsonville Convention
The Collingeworth County Singing Convention will meet in Dodsonville Saturday night and Sunday, June 29 to 30. The gathering will feature performances and a luncheon. Local singers and groups are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingeworth County
Dodsonville
Operations Nine Recovery Report Highlights
Nine persons were reported this week as recovering from operations of the past month. The list includes Ben Farmer and Miss Helen Hilgentelat, of Baie Junies, noting ongoing recovery status and care updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Farmer
Helen Hilgentelat
Baie Junies
Seven Broken Hips In One Family
J R Blessing known as Uncle Rex, formerly of this county, is reported in serious condition in Memphis from a broken hip sustained in March. His relatives, including Elmore Dodson of Dodsonville, have also suffered multiple broken hips in the family, totaling seven cases. Dodson recently improved enough to walk at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Rex” Blessing
Memphis
J. A. Dukeminier
Ernest Elliott
Blessing
Mr. Blessing
Elmore Dodson
Dodsonville
Mr. Dodson
Dodson
Library Adds 4 More Books To Collection
County library expands its catalog with forty one donated books this week. Miss Katherine Boverie reports the addition includes twelve non fiction titles, nine fiction works, and twenty nine new rental copies. Notable titles span biographies, travel, and literature from Dobie to Roosevelt and Delmar, with new volumes on Texas, history, and adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Boverie
Texas Plains
Dobie
Moncey
Babson
Lois B. Gray
Texas
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
Phillip S. Richards
Samuel Johnson
Boswell
David Grayson
Ralph Roeder
Huxley
Ann Vicers
Sinclair Lewis
Brand
Lutie Boxers Open Season With Matches
Lutie boxers start the season with matches featuring Jane age 26. Rainey and Oley announce Wednesday night June 26. Managers invite boys from other communities to join. Matches to be free to attend and drew much county interest last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Rainey
Oley
Thalub
Mmn
Kiwanians To Entertain Amarillo Club
Wellington Kiwanis Club members will entertain the Amarillo Kiwanis with a special program Monday evening June 24. A caravan of Wellington Kiwanis members is also expected to attend the Amarillo meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Kiwanis Club
Amarillo
Wellington Boys Win Sunday Game
Wellington Junior team defeated Dodsonville 6 to 3 on Sunday afternoon. Wellington played strong defense and steady offense led by pitchers Vernon Marton and Oris Miller, with key hits from Barton, Horton, and Brown. Dodsonville's lineup included Miller, Tabor, Davis, and Easter as the main contributors. Attendance was light, admission ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dodsonville
Wellington Boys
Gus Barton
John Horton
Woody Woods
Cecil Brown
M. Barton
Gene Glenn
Loyd Wooldridge
L. Bailey
Vernon Marton
Oris Miller
Jack Miller
R. Tabor
H. ‘Tabor
P. Davis
A. Easter
E. Miller
R. ‘Swift
A. Jackson
Donkey Ball Game Wednesday Night at WW Field
A Donkey softball game between the Wermeton Kiwanis Club and La will be played at WW Field Wednesday evening June 19. Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts. Advance publicity stated that every player except the catcher and pitcher would be on a donkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wermeton Kiwanis~ Club
Ww Field
Boy Scouts
Scouts Honor Father’s Day Sermon at First Methodist Church
Scouts and their leaders attended a Sunday evening service at First Methodist Church on June 16 delivered by Rev. T. M. Johnston. The gathering thanked Roy Johnston for his cooperation and expressed appreciation to the parents for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Johnston
Thompson Spootmangiers
Marble Machine Tax Begins In State
State comptroller’s office starts collection of the marble and coin operated vending tax as levied by the legislature. The May 31 law imposes 5 to 10 dollar level fees with exemptions for many machines. penalties up to 100 dollars await non payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Comptroller’s Office
W. DD. Aldridge
Attorney General's
Vallance Grocery Moves to East Side of Square
The Vallance Grocery relocates Tuesday from the north side of the square to the old Rialto Theatre site on the east side. Expected full move by Saturday, June 29 with a formal opening. New fixtures added, the building about twice the former size, manager Herman Vallance says the store will be very modern for a formal BD until a following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallance
Rialto Theatre
Herman Vallance
Pioneer Picnic and Old Timer's Reunion at LaHue Grove
The Pioneer Picnic and Old Timer's Reunion was announced for Thursday August 15 at El lis LaHue grove, three miles east of Wellington. Officers elected include President Judge E H Small, temporary Chair Judge P W Myers, Secretary Mrs W O Richards, Supervisors Dave Thomas and Bob Glenn. Committees include Invitation led by Mrs W C Richards and Mrs Cleo Templeton, Entertainment led by Lee C ONeil with Agatha Locke Frank Royal Carey Dysart, assisted by the 88 Club and publicity subsections. The event plans mirror 1934 with a basket lunch, coffee and ice water supplied by the association and invitations to old pioneers in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis LaHue
Wellington
Small
P. W. Myers
E. H. Small
W. O. Richards
Dave Thomas
Bob Glenn
W. C. Richards
Cleo Templeton
Lee C. O'Neil
Agatha Locke
Frank Royal
Carey Dysart
C. W. Roberts
Judge Myers
Will Forbis
J. A. Mahan
L. H. Stall
Deskins Wells
Aubrey Dobbs
Hospital Walls Placed This Week
The new hospital building is nearing completion with walls to be finished this week according to contractor Karl Goforth. Foundation work was finished last week and 80 to 40 men will be employed this week in placing stone. Completion is unlikely before August or September.
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Karl Goforth
Planned tour of inspection Friday July 12
Visitors will tour the demonstration club on Friday July 12 as part of an planned inspection event.
Pioneer Program To Include Many Features Friday
Plans announced for the Pioneer Program at Wellington High School Auditorium Friday night June 21 at 8 oclock. Sponsored by county home demonstration clubs funds will send a delegate to the A and M Short Course in July. C Bishop will speak on early cattle brands with Mrs W H Lynn illustrating brands and ranch flowers. Mrs Jim Light of Aberdeen will close with a short talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington High School
Annie Mae Donaghey
C. Bishop
W. H. Lynn
Jim Light
Aberdeen
Government Vets Test 6 784 Head Cattle in County
Veterinarians tested a total of 6 784 head of cattle across 928 herds in the county this week. The campaign extended north of the river and into the southeast and southwest parts of the county. Testing was to begin in Wellington on Monday June 24 as results were reported favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wellington to start street surfacing next week
At the city council meeting the letting of a 140 ton asphalt contract set plans to begin work the following week on 2.5 miles of streets in Wellington including Childress Street East Avenue West Avenue and 15th Street. The 15th Street surface spans a full mile along the town's south side by the high school. Gravel work on Haskell Street will also begin as crews move ahead with paving projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Childress Street
East Avenue
West Avenue
15Th Street
Jack Knight
9Th
15Th Avenue
G. L. Farrar
Haskell Street
Fort Worth
Baptist Revival Starts July 28 at First Baptist Church
Revival to open Sunday July 28 led by Rev. D D Sumrall pastor with efforts to secure an outstanding singer. Committee members J L Burt Mrs Ernest Elliott and W E Jord appointed to select song leader. Revival planned to avoid conflicts with other church dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
D. D. Sumrall
J. L. Burt
Ernest Elliott
W. E. Jord
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Amarillo Club
Vallance Store
LaHue Grove
Jimmy
Braddock
Jack Dempsey
Max Boer
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