Light District Court Docket For April Term Includes Three Murder Trials
Officials announced an exceptionally light April term jury roster for district court listing 160 men for jury service. Most civil cases are carried over from last term with three murder trials expected. The May 1 petit jurors include numerous named citizens, with third weeks and continued lists noted as “Continued on Page Ten.”
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District Court
W. TL Goforth
Mr. Goforth
Eldon Hinton
Halt County
Jocal Court
George Willams
Fred Allred
Quailman
John Daves
R. B. Caperton
Bob Gienn
HW. G. Haning
W. A. Davenport
N. E. Childers
Hob. Blevins
G. P. Daves
Earl Admire
T. C. Judd
John Harper
Joe Simpson
J. B. Stevenson
W. E. Brewater
J. 5. Barber
Mo L. Johnson
Hosea Riggers
W. E. Patterson
Earl Yarborough
John Ingram
T. B. Berry
Henry Marshall
G. T. Olvens
A. N. Hutcherton
Marvin Seale
Gilburt Hunt
A. T Lewin
Oscar Deger
Charlie Graven
O. H. Hodel
Poke Newton
A. L. Cochran
J. W. Crowley
W. T. Guthrie
Warren Carter
Newt
Dorothy Strong Wins Rite Theatre Beauty Contest
Dorothy Strong of Wellington captured first place in the Rite Theatre pageant sponsored by Davis Catlus. Misa Etti Mue Allred and Miss Vivtad Porter from Wellington took second and third, while Strong will receive a free August trip to Thaswall, North Dakota, to compete in a未来 event. Roswell winner earns a trip to Chicago for the World's Fair. The Tiny Tots review provided amusement for the crowd.
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Mira Dorothy Strong
Wellington
Misa Etti Mue Allred
Quail
Chicago
City Park Set to Open May 1 With Weather Check
City announces park opening planned for May 1 or May 15 depending on weather. Each local club has claimed a park corner and planted flowers. Annie Wall named caretaker. Park committee includes Mrs Alley, Mrs Benge, Mrs Maralson, Mrs Wallace, Miss Curtner, Mrs Bishop, and Mrs High.
City Federation Leads Weeklong Cleanup Drive Across City
The City Federation, chaired by Mrs. C High, organizes a week of cleanup with Federal Relief supplying 60 workers daily. Prizes are honorary and judged yard quality across sections including residential, church, school grounds, and a listed set of residences. Campaign runs March 27 to April 1 with district chairs coordinating zones and volunteers.
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C High
City Federation
Federal Relief Division
Wellington
Four Candidates Named For Posts On School Board
Four candidates were authorized this week for Wellington Independent District school trustees. Names on the ballot include K W Jones John T Forbis B G Glenn and Jandra Jones. Election day is Saturday with rural trustees to be chosen and two precincts plus one trustee at large.
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Wellington
H. F. Cirry
K W. Jones
John T. Forbis
B. G. Glenn
Jandra Jones
T. A. Manzer
J. de Thomas
Corbet
Ford
John
Dlarper
Paton
Dorn Expects To Make Wellington Permanent Home
Dorn, owner of the Pig gly Wisely store, said he would not leave Wellington and that the town would be his permanent home. He has twenty six years in business and spent seven here, planning to close out his stock within three weeks.
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Dorn
Wellington
Neeley To Hold Easter Revival
Former Christian Church pastor H. H. Neeley will lead an Easter revival from April 9 through Easter in the city. City church leaders call the revival a fortunate securing of Neeley who was well known locally for his religious and civic work before leaving for Sanger, Texas. The public is invited to attend the pre Easter meeting.
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H. H. Neeley
Ithe Christian Church
Neeley
Sanger
Texas
Nerley
Unemployed Sign Blanks For Relief Aid In Texas
Gov. Miriam Ferguson introduces a Texas Relief Commission system requiring employment applicants to visit the Chamber of Commerce secretary Miss Katherine Noverie to sign blanks. Applications are sent to the state relief commissioner and recorded for April funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Noverie
Chamber of Commerce
Miriam Ferguson
Texas
Texas Relief Commission
State Relieff
Road Troubles On County Highways Cause Damage And Risk
A poster man spilled a keg of tacks near Red River bridge causing four cars to burst tires. Reports warn of dead animals in roads and drivers leaving vehicles without lights, risking further accidents and possible legal action.
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Red River Bridge
Riley Danson
Highway 4
State Department
Cottle County
Dunson
Postpone Visit Of Missionaries Here
Dr and Mrs Heslop Korean missionaries were set to speak at the Nazarene Church Friday night but have been recalled to headquarters and their tour in the area is postponed indefinitely. Rev D W Simpson stated the visit may be announced again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heslop
Korea
Nazarene
D. W. Simpson
Rev. Simpson
County Interscholastic League Meet Sees High Interest
County superintendent J D Wilson expects record participation at the Interscholastic League Meet in Wellington Friday and Saturday March 31 and April 1. He notes over 800 entries likely as nearly every school in the county plans to enter. Events include literary at the high school and athletic events at the fair grounds.
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J. D. Wilson
Panhandle
Callingsworth
Wellington
Wilson
Sheriff Arrests Two Boys In Connection With Theft
Sheriff George Corry and McLean officers arrested two boys suspected in an automobile theft near Shamrock. Jailers Foiled a jail break using improvised tools. Constable Pryor reported multiple arrests for whiskey possession bad checks and drunkenness as part of a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corry
A. V. Dean
Dutch Cook
McLean
Wellington
Shamrock
Corry
Shamrock Road
Gray County
W. O L. Williams
Pryor
C. C. Bishop
County Officials at Wichita Falls Meeting Hear State Gasoline Tax Aid
Collingsworth County officials including Judge Luther Gribble and County Attorney Deahl joined the Wichita Falls gathering of county commissioners and attorneys on March 24 to 26. They learned the state would continue allocating gasoline tax funds to support bonds and warrants on county roads.
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Collingsworth County
Asl
Wichita Falls
Wellington
Luther Gribbie
Ck Deahl
W. C. Kebbner
J. D. Hil
M. F. Hunter
A. V. Jones
Gribble
First Crop Loan Checks Distributed This Saturday
Crop Production loans reached a peak this week with 75 applications total and about 25 in the past seven days. Checks were issued to farmers starting Saturday March 25, with $22,000 already applied for. Miss Boverie noted many loans approved in the county should soon receive checks and that 1933 applications exceed 1931 1932 totals due to good repayment records.
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Miss Boverie
Vegetable Spray Installed At United Grocery
United Grocery Store adds a three in one stand this week. B F Snell says the bottom side will spray and keep vegetables fresh while the top doubles as a fruit stand and the back serves as a cake and cracker display. It will be in operation by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grocery Store
B. F. Snell
Tiny Tot Storytelling Contest Set For Friday
The Tiny Tot event begins at 9:00 AM Friday with Mrs Wynn and Miss Lena Simepson telling stories in the high school building. Children move to the auditorium at 9:30 AM to repeat tales per the contest rules.
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H. A. Wynn
Lena Mas Simepson
Quail Students To Present Play Thursday Night
Quail school drama closes term with three act comedy A Fortunate Calamity. Cast includes Helen Hilgenfeld Marie Palmer Annie Laure Swing Onie Mae Killingsworth Edith Browning Wendy Mangum E L Hammit Guy Bell Lewis Morris. No admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quail
Enos Harper
Helen Hilgenfeld
Marie Palmer
Annie Laure Swing
Onie Mae Killingsworth
Edith Browning
Wyn+ del Mangum
E. L. Hammit
Guy Bell
Lewis Morris
Rain brings ideal planting start to county gardens
Aids Gardens Monday and Tuesday, two fine days, were followed by rain across the county from noon Tuesday through Wednesday morning. By 6:30 Wednesday one inch had fallen near Wellington, with more rain likely. Farmers welcome the moisture as beneficial for gardens and small plots under the local live at home policy.
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Wellington
State Inspector Bullock Praises County Schools
State education supervisor A. A. Bullock has visited rural county schools since March 23 and expects to finish by April 4. J. D. Wil today lauds Bullock as a leading educator and strong believer in good schools. Bullock previously headed Sevarry County schools and now serves with the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bullock
State Department of Education
Bullock
Texas
Sevarry County
State Department
Plymouth Faculty Names for 1933 34 Term
Following the election of teachers at Plymouth this week the faculty for the ensuing term includes G Dallas Waters principal Mrs G Dallas Waters assistant high school and home economics teacher Miss Julia Slough intermediary Miss Katherine McMinn primary The faculty has prepared for the Interscholastic League meet and will be visited by the state supervisor on Monday April 3 in the afternoon.
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Plymouth
G. Dallas Waters
Julia Slough
Katherine McMinn
Car Registration Below Normal With Only Three Days To Buy Tags
County reports low car registrations with only three days left to buy tags. Saturday April 1 is last day for driving unregistered vehicles. arrests possible Sunday April 2. In 1933 licenses and old plates noted, while 1415 autos registered to date, down 142 from 1939. Truck licenses fall to 160 versus 201 last year. 14 change licenses recorded with six dealers and three motorcycles noted.
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Heenwe
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Dorothy Strong
City Park
Eighth Avenue
First Street
East Avenue
Houston Street
Misa Jewell Sage
W. W. Sugg
Wooldridge
Fast Avenue
Haskell Street
Dallas Street
Lee O'Neil
Hast Avenue
Eighth Street
Fourteenth Street
8. G. Henry
J. S. Dern
Twelfth Street
el Paso Street
D. G. Eis
Roy Horns
Ross Wilkerson
Baskett Street
Fiftenth
EL OW. Alley
R. L. Templeton
Amarillo Street
EP Paso Street
Walton W. Nerley
Neelys
Meade
Ery
Ralph Ball
Ben Hurst
J. 8. Dorn
Ernest Scott
W.W. Neeley
Desiring Wells
J. M. Strong
J. M. Shields
J. J. Campbell
Mittie Lee Royal
Wichita
United Grocery
Harper
Aids Gardens
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