Relief Funds Advance County Canning Plant Initiative
County grant funds and a five year lease from M P Fatty Watkins anchor a Willington cannery project near the telephone exchange. The county and city commit funds for equipment fuel water and utilities while Kiwanis support aids setup and job creation for eight to fifteen women as relief efforts proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Fatty) Watkins
Hhy Hulding
Watkins
Kiwanis Club
Willington
Katherine Boverie
Texas Relief Commission
Miss Boverie
Ft Worth Man Arrested Here Headline
Sheriff George Corry arrested a Fort Worth man named Yeargin after detaining him Thursday and turning him over to a Fort Worth deputy. Yeargin admitted his identity to the sheriff as fingerprints were begun. He was indicted by the Tarrant County grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corry
George L. Yeargin
Sam [Wormis
Fort Worth
Corry
Yeargin
Here
Tarrant County Grand Jury
Prisoners Spend 1619 Hours In Jail In 1934
A total of 1619 hours were spent by prisoners in Collingsworth County jail since January 4 1934 with a steady decline as warmer weather arrived. January saw 392 hours February 136 March 272 April etc May 209 June 143 hours. Officials attributed the drop to several prisoners being transferred to penitentiaries.
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Collingsswortly
A. Com
Wyahourg
Silver Anniversary Edition Preview for Wellington Leader
The Wellington Leader plans a July Silver Anniversary edition marking 25 years of publication. It will feature county history of Collingsworth, development stories, and old settlers notes. Readers are invited to submit reminiscences and letters, and old newspapers and photos will be collected and displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Wellington
Manny
Leader
Old Settlers
Pioneer Texan Mrs. H. M. Bandy Buried Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Thorp Bandy 77 were held Monday at the First Christian Church with Rev W S Deather and Minister H V Hendry officiating She died Sunday afternoon at her Wellington home She was reputed the first white child born in Texas 1856 with Physant Earl Thorp her father founder of Add-Ran College Continuous on page Springs October 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Elizabeth Thorp Bandy
First Christian Church
W. S
H. V. Hendry
Bandy
Wellington
Texas
Physant
Earl Thorp
Add- Ran College
Page Ship Springs
Gunter Injured While Packing Hay Press on Farm
Chester Gunter suffered a foot injury Wednesday while placing his foot into a hay press to pack hay on the C P Clark farm working for West and Coleman Fike. Doctors say the injury is not serious but will keep him off his foot for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Gunter
Gunter
West
Coleman Fike
C. P. Clark
Nelson Reports First 1934 Cotton Bloom in County
J R Nelson displayed what is believed to be the county's first 1934 cotton bloom on a volunteer stall. The bloom appeared with five squares. Nelson lives six miles north and two miles west of town on the Paul Starr place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Paul Starr
Tiny Tot Parade Lights Wellington Stage Friday
Wellington tidbits announce the Ritz Tiny Tot Revue on Friday June 29. Manager John Bonner says the kids aged seven and under will perform on the Bits stage with local business support and big audience promise for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn City
Ritz
John’ Bonner
Wellington
Local Crops Praised By Farm Editor
Eugene Baulley editor of the Progressive Farmer praised Collingsworth County for best crop prospects during a tuo day visit. He noted Penkanadle area comparisons and was accompanied by Mr. Butler and Frank Phillips of the WIT OSS agricultural staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Baulley
The
Progressive Farmer
Collingsworth County
Penkanadle
Butler Hag
Frank Phillips
WIT. S. OT. Oc
J. BD. Wilson
Funeral Services For W H Groves in Abra Community
William Henry Groves pioneer Collingsworth County resident died at home in Abra on June 21 after a year of declining health. He was 79, born November 26, 1855 in Selby County Alabama. He moved to Texas at age 11 and grew up in Grayson County. He married Julia C. Myers January 14, 1885 and had ten children, two died earlier. in December 1890 they moved to Collingsworth near Wellington.
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William Henry Groves
Collingsworth County
Abra
Groves
Selby County
Alabama
Texas
Grayson County
Julia C. Myers
Wellington
B M A Revival To Open July 2
A revival effort sponsored by the B M A aims to begin on July 2 at the local church. Details are limited due to the fragmentary text, but organizers note the event may extend beyond its initial schedule.
W. W. Cochran Buried in Hollis Oklahoma
Funeral services for William Wesley Cochran 78 Panhandle pioneer were held Monday at 3 PM in Hollis. He died Sunday June 24 at his daughter’s home. Survived by wife Myrtle and four sons Arthur Clair Hyde J.B. Edwards. three daughters Mrs. Bruce Mrs. Fore and Mrs. Hopking.
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Hollis
William Wesley Cochran
Pioneer Panhandle
Clyde Hawkins
Wellington
Bro. T. Cornelius
Dodsonville
Cochran
S. W. Hopking
Winnsboro
Elborado
Norman
Butler
Oklahoma
The
Baptist Church
Myrtle Cochran
Arthur L. Cochran
Clarhcy Cochran
Hyde L. Cochran
Fort St
J.B Edwards
Quanah
Harry Bruce
Inton
Tra B. Fore
Waggoner
S. W. Hop
Bull Gores Horse on Campbell Ranch Near Here
Tom Campbell escaped unharmed when a stray Jersey bull gored the horse he rode on his ranch 11 miles south of town. He roped the bull as it charged the horse, injuring the animal severely. Campbell walked a mile to Page 12, leaving the mare to be helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Campbell
Here
Mr. Campbell
Campbell
Beauty Salon Ties to National Chain Revealed
Mrs Rose McKendle and her Viann De Vauna Beauty Salon and Futuristic Beauty School announce affiliation with a national beauty culture network. Examinations and diplomas may be offered through the association, with emphasis on standardized credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose” McKendle
Viann de
Vauna
Small outlines gubernatorial platform in Amarillo
Senator Clint C. Small spoke to a large Amarillo audience at the City Auditorium Monday night. He presented his governor bid and asserted law enforcement as the paramount issue, tying lodging monopolies and utility regulation to enforcement by the attorney general. He criticized James Y. Allred for not enforcing state laws.
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Collingsworth County
Clint C. Small Mondag
Amarillo City
Wellington
Panhandle
James Y. Allred
Quail County Candidate Meeting Draws Large Crowd
Collingsworth County candidates opened their campaign at Dozier on June 22 drawing a large audience. A second meeting is set for Quail on June 29 with 27 candidates present including precinct county and three representatives. Talks ranged from two to sixteen minutes and the session lasted about a long evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth
Aign
Dozier
Quail
Mach
Dry Goods Stores To Close July 4
Announcement by Arthur Bailey states all dry goods stores in Wellington will close all day Wednesday July 4 to let employees observe the holiday. Managers urge trade territory customers to buy their dry goods before that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arthur Bailey
Collision Causes Minor Injuries North Of Town
Two of four occupants sustained slight injuries after a collision on the Wellington Shamrock highway about 9 30 Monday night five miles north of here. Mr and Mrs C S Boyd of Dodsville were returning home. Mrs Boyd suffered facial bruises and their porch was badly damaged. Steve Pritchard reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Wellington-Shamrock
Boyd
Dodsonville
Dealers Offer Unconditional 12 Month Tire Guarantee
Judge Holton said this week that an unconditional guarantee is now available on U S Royal and Peerless Tires against road hazards. The twelve month guarantee covers the tires and is issued by the dealer as William Holton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
U. S
County to place ten CCC boys this summer
Miss Kathering Boverie announced Collingsworth County may place ten more boys in CCC camps. All applications are due by Saturday, June 30. Accepted youths report to Amarillo by Tuesday, July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathering Boverie
Collingsworth County
Amarillo
Invite Committee To Present New Cotton Survey
A special delegation returned from Washington after presenting cotton production statistics for Collingsworth County. Officials asked for fuller data on county ginning with residents from neighboring counties and for a follow up presentation. John Stovall reports the committee was heard by C A Cobb and Congressman Marvin Jones, and evidence covered cotton produced in adjacent counties and ginned locally. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John ©. Stovall
Collingsworth County
C. A. Cobb
Marvin Jones
Texas
Oklahoma
Masons Install New Officers at Wellington Lodge
Wellington Masonic Lodge announces installation set for Wednesday night June 27 with H A Wynn as worshipful master M C Somerville senior warden Raymond Young junior warden I R Dozier senior deason Rolly Fisher junior deacon Boyd Barjenbrach senior steward John Harper junior steward Vernon Newton tiler Retiring officers listed as Jack continues on page 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Masonic Lodge
H. A. Wynn
M. C. Somerville
Raymond Young
I. R. Dozier
Deason
Rolly Fisher
Boyd Barjenbrach
John Harper
Vernon Newton Tiler
Jack
Mercury Marks Seven Straight 100 Degree Readings in Wellington
The Wellington area logged a seventh consecutive day above 100 degrees with reports reaching 111 degrees last Friday. Thursday recorded 110, while Sunday heat also rose, with towns across the region noting extreme warmth and garden damage due to the high readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Plans Announced for Wellington Masonic Picnic
Plans were announced today for a Wellington Masonic Picnic to be held Wednesday afternoon July 11 at Hy Small Grove five miles east of Wellington. The event marks the lodge’s fortieth anniversary with about 400 persons expected to attend, according to Mr Wyhn.
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Grove
Wellington
Fortiath
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Ft. Worth
H. M. Bandy
Pioneer Texan
Thorp Springs
Hay Press
Nelson
Thia
Honner
W.H. Groves
Pioneer
B. Ment
Curry Edgar
Barlen
Plaska -Meeting
Edi
Cresk
GAS Alvigien
Ary
W. W. Cochran
Small
Alfred
Roy M. Horn
Chicago
Mr. Horn Aras
Ambile
Wellington-Shamrock Highway
County
C.C.C
Washington Department
Masons
Mercury
Mr. Wyhn
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