Wellington Leads Four-Town League With Strong Home Record
Wellington remains top in the four town league with five wins and two losses through Wednesday. They swept Hollis in three games here, 2-1, 2-1, and 2-0, with Cocke Fuller and Ferguson on the mound. Hollis beat by Moore, while Wellington dropped two to Childress last weekend. Next week Wellington visits Mangum for the first three games then hosts the last three, as fans rally behind the home club and expect fast play by June 1.
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Wellington
Mangum
Childress
Hollis
Cocke
Fuller
Ferguson
Moore
Thureday
Gore
Burleson
Gasoline Explosion Seriously Burns Worker at Light Plant
A worker identified as T.V. Axdhep sustained severe burns to the left side and hips after gasoline ignited while cleaning fans at the light plant last Saturday morning. He, recently returned from naval service, was aided by quick action from nearby colleagues. he also suffered a broken collar bone and illness in the days following the accident.
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T.V
Axdhep
Han
Navy
Aieax
Sineg Com
Republican County Convention in Collingsworth County May Meeting
The Collingsworth County Republican convention on May 4 elected M F E Martin as temporary chairman and L A Kennedy as temporary secretary. Wade Arnold became permanent chairman and M B Martin permanent secretary. Arnold was chosen as delegate to the Congressional District convention in Amarillo and to the State convention in San Antonio. The resolutions endorsed the league of nations positions of Wilson and denounced entangling alliances, called for tax cuts, and urged Republicans to reclaim policy from the Wilson administration stressing government by the people.
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Collingsworth County
M. F E. Martin
L. A. Kennedy
Wade Arnold
M. B. Martin
Amarillo
San Antonio
U. S
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Thos
Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Republican Party
Lieut Brady Captured in Childress Wedding Route
W. E. Brady formerly first lieutenant of Headquarters Company 142 Regiment Thirty Sixth Division, married Thelma Hill of Wellington in Childress on Sunday afternoon. Brady now resides in Wichita Falls. He arrived Sunday morning but rain prevented travel to Wellington. bride-to-be said they would come to Childress.
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W. E. Brady
142 Regiment
Childress
Thelma Hill
Wellington
Brady
Wichita Falla
Mrn
Mothers Day Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The community is urged to honor mothers with a Sunday morning service at the Methodist church. Those with cars should provide conveyance for elderly mothers. Wear a white flower for the dead and a red for the living. All invited. Cc L Browning.
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Cc, L
Browning
Dr Hudson Loses Car To Fire Near Fresno
Last Friday Dr. Hudson discovered his automobile on fire while driving near Fresno. He escaped unharmed as the car was destroyed, leaving only a junk heap. He had recently had the car overhauled and carries insurance only to cover the overhaul. He suspects a shortage in the ignition wires started the blaze.
Lightning Sets Cotton On Fire At Cotton Yard
During Sunday rain lightning struck two bales of cotton at the cotton yard east of the Leader office. The alarm sounded and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. A heavy downpour helped prevent further spread to nearby bales.
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Leader
J A Battles for Commissioner Precinct 4
The Leader announces J A Battles of Plymouth as a Democratic candidate for Commissioner Precinct No 4. The notice praises him as a well known and capable man and urges voters to consider his candidacy in the upcoming primary.
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J. A. Battles
Plymouth
Mrs. M S McDowell of Goodnight Dies at 78
Mrs. M S McDowell aged 78 died at her Goodnight home on May 12 after paralysis. She lived in the county many years before moving to the Plains about nineteen years ago. She was mother to five boys with residences in Goodnight Clarendon and elsewhere. Her son D D MewiDown and wife cared for her in her final days and attended the funeral. The Leader joins friends in mourning.
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M. S. McDowell
Goodnight
Amarillo
Court Notice Echoes Tax Shift For Collingsworth County
The People of Collingsworth County are urged to note a court finding amid rising land values, indicating a necessary rendition of property assessments. Officials emphasize ongoing fiscal adjustments to reflect current land worth.
Wellington Schools Close After Successful Term
Wellington schools note a very successful term with seventeen graduates. Thanks are extended to Revs Browning Culpepper and others for stepping in to keep the year on track. Students, teachers, and patrons commend the effort, with Baccalaureate by Rev Browning and multiple programs leading to graduation diplomas for seventeen graduates including Louise Hardy Alma Browning Winifred Stall Reda Clay Jewell Griffith and others.
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Wellington
Clogo
Puepils
Browning
Culpepper
Mesdames
Lee O’neil
A. C. Nicholson
Louise Hardy
Alma Browning
Winifred Stall
Reda Clay
Jewell Griffith
Pearl Reverie
Floy Farrar
Pay Farrar
Mary Sage
Iva Coleman
Lois Skejton
Olivia’ Fain
Effie Lee Richards
Ora Lee Forbis
Bessie Walker
Jack Broyles
Rudolph Wood
Seniors Enjoy Outdoor Games After Bacon Fry Night
Misses Lepetit Bankina Allsup Jana Purdy entertained the seniors with a bacon fry at Buck Creek Bridge on Thursday night. Each senior invited a friend and many outdoor games followed after dinner. Everyone enjoyed themselves with meat porridge and beverages.
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Lepetit
Bankina
Allsup
Jana Purdy
Buck Creek -Bridge
Everone
Car of Maize for Buckner Orphans
A car of maize will be loaded at Wellington on Saturday May 22 to be sent to Buckner Orphans Home. Donors are asked to bring a load of maize heads to Wellington that day. A J Bradley and E G Clement in charge.
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Wellington
Buckner
A. J. Bradley
E.G. Clement
Serious Operation for W N Roark in Wellington
W N Roark of Sutie was stricken with acute appendicitis yesterday afternoon and taken to Wellington General Hospital last night for an operation. He underwent surgery this morning around 1 30 and remains in very serious condition, according to the latest hospital report.
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W. N. Roark
Sutie
Wellington General Hospital
Summer School Plans in Wellington With Miss Browning
Miss Grace Browning a State University graduate and experienced teacher to lead a summer school in Wellington starting June 25 if enough enroll. Contact Rev L Browning Jr or her for details. Various local residents including Minnie Richardson and Andig Binwell return from Amarillo and Dalhart, visiting Buchanan and Plymouth families.
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Grace Browning
the State University
Welington
Browning
Weather Drenches Valley with Record Rain and Hail
Farmers faced over three inches of rain in two fronts Sunday and Monday causing extensive crop damage. Hail storms in Fresno damaged wheat and other fields while hail insurance claims were filed. J A Richardson suffered the heaviest loss with 360 acres of wheat ruined. Farmers resume planting cotton and feed as a slow drizzle continues into Friday afternoon.
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Fresno
J. A. Richardson
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