Cotton Prices Rally and Stabilization Sale Nears End
The cotton market climbed to 8.86 for July deliveries, up from 8.05, with current prices delivering buyers a substantial premium over last season close. The Cotton Stabilization Corporation of New Orleans auctioned 19 806 bales, aiming near 720 million dollars in total proceeds, signaling the end of its holdings and likely ending the Stabilization program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Stabilization Corporation of
New Orleans
F. F. Creekmore
Farm Board
Creekmore
Stabilization Corporation
The
Red Cross
Creck
N F L A Loans To Be Available
Measures of the Farm Mortgage Act authorize farm loans from the National Farm Loans Association in Wellington. Farmers may borrow up to 5000 dollars total, with 70 percent loan-to-value, secured through the association in Wellington. Interest rates range between and per cent, with applications now open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joans
Collingsworth
National Farm
Loans Association
Wellington
C.Z. Glann
City National Bank
Joanna
Local Masons Prepare for Memphis Meeting Thursday
Announcement that district Masons will attend a Memphis gathering in Memphis on Thursday May 18. Several members expected to represent the local lodge, which last year had strong representation led by J.M. Strong as president and Jack Knight as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Gation
J.M. Strong
Prea
Jack Knight
Agi Secre
Farmers Urged to Notify Date for Collateral Cotton Sale
Farmers with cotton as collateral on crop loans should notify the Dallas Production Loan Office when they want their cotton sold. J. C. Stovall, district inspector, says the office can sell the cotton of signed sellers but prefers farmers to call the sale date. He notes farmers should know their collateral amount and that telegrams to the Dallas office specifying name county loan number and today’s sale will trigger the sale. Continued on Page Ten.
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Dallas
J. C. Stovall
Stovall
President Of T. W. C. To Address Graduates May 26
Weather shifts from sand storms to heat wave across the Panhandle with temperatures near 88 degrees. Wellington High School will hold final exams this week as 65 seniors prepare for graduation on May 26 with T. W. BradHany of Texas Woman’s College delivering the commencement address.
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Panhandle
Stelock
Middlewest
Southwes
N T U Employees Are Picnic Guests
Northern Texas Utilities Company employees spent an all day picnic at Lake Pauline on Saturday hosted by the Wichita district. Wellington attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ham Mrs. Iona O Hair Miss Bessie Hunt Mr. and Mrs. John T Willis Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kirby Mr. and Mrs. J W Rumanich Mr. and Mrs. C W King Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tapley J R Hair Robert Breedlove and Lee Billard.
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Northern Texas Utilities Company
Lake Pauline
Wichita
Wellington
Joe Ham
Iona O'Hair
Misa Bessie Hunt
John T. Willis
Floyd Kirby
J. W. Rumanich
C. W. King
Clyde Tapley
J. R. Hair
Robert Breedlove
Lee Billard
Fresno Baptists Plan Revival Begin August 20
At the Fresno Baptist Church regular meeting on May 13 members voted to secure Rev. W Clyde Hawkins from Wellington Baptist Church to assist in the revival starting Sunday August 20. Sunday School attendance this week was 64 with many visitors. The Y P U program drew 69. services were led by Rev. S T Greenwood and plans were made for the Northfork Baptist Workers Council convention to be held in the Fresno community on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno Baptist Church
W. Clyde Hawkins
Wellington
the. Y. Pr. U
T. Greenwood
Baptist Workers Counail Convention
Tha
Fresno
Wellington Church of Christ Revival Closes May 21
Under Minister F. W. Tarbet of LeFors, the Wellington Church of Christ conducts a revival nightly at 8 15. A record attendance is expected for the Sunday May 21 closing service, with invitation extended by local pastor H. Y. Hendry.
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F. W. Tarbet
LeFors
Wellington
Allred Trial Delayed To Next Court Term
The district court continued the Fred Allred case to the November term on defense motion. The May 17 trial date was deferred as the docket remains lengthy with 78 civil and 16 criminal cases and eight indictments by the grand jury. The grand jury report is due May 22 and the term opens April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Allred
W. H. Goforth
Eldon Hinton
G. Hinton
A. J. Fires
Lost mare found dead and buried after tin can tag
J. J. Thomas recovered a brown mare last week but found her dead and buried this week. He was told the horse had been tin canned to watch her run and she escaped several fences before falling in a gully and breaking her neck. The man who tied the can on the tail agreed to replace her and the matter was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Senior Orchestra to Perform Recital at High School
Announcement says the Senior Orchestra will give a recital at the High School auditorium Sunday afternoon May 21 at 4 o clock. Members include Vivian Porter piano Leta Mae Chastain solo Sarah Colvin Donna Blaine violin Elmer Knox Jones Dale Watkins cornet Barney Glenn and Richard Carter trombone Lester Campbell Cliff Campbell drums.
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Vivian Porter
Leta Mae Chastrain
Sarah Colvin
Donnitta Blaine
Elmer Knox Jones
Dale Watkins
Barney Glenn
Richard Carter
Strombone
Lester Campbell
Cliff Campbell
District Rally Draws Delegates in Dodsonville
The Clarendon District Methodist Young People held a two day rally in Dodsonville on May 13 and 14 with delegate registration, a sunrise breakfast, preaching, songs, and a business session.
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Clarendon
The
Methodist Young People
Dodsonville
Wild West Show Ends In Jail Startled Town
A young man inspired by alcohol put on a sidewalk Wild West Show in the town center. He borrowed a horse from J. B. Castleberry's stable and a saddle from Mattox livery, then rode to the square, shouting like a cowboy. W. J. Williams arrested him for drunkenness.
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West
Texas
W. J. Williams
J. B. Castleberry
Mattox
Williams
Rivercrest Club Formal Opening Set for May 18
Rivercrest Country Club plans a formal opening on Thursday May 18 with a large member crowd anticipated. Swimming, lunch at 7, children play area, and games including bridge and forty two will entertain members. The event is members only and the club will stay open all summer offering golf and activities.
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Rivercrest Country Club
J. N. Wallace
Golf Committee
Panhandle
Wellington
County Library Notes Record Circulation Surge
The Collingsworth County Library reports a sharp rise in loans amid school closures and extra free time for youths. Daily loans run about 95 to 100, with 800 books on Saturday, surpassing 1932 levels. Zane Grey remains the top author with 63 titles, and two books autographed by John P. Stolander and E. V. White were donated to the library.
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Collingsworth County Library
Katherine Boverie
Zane Grey J
Miss Boverie
John P. Slolander
E. V. White
Smallpox Quarantine in Wellington City
Dr. John W. Harper, the city health officer, quarantined one family in Wellington for smallpox on Monday. Efforts aim to curb spread and prevent an epidemic with vaccination cited as the only sure prevention. Wellington has faced only light past smallpox outbreaks, notably in the negro section where the disease gained a foothold previously.
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John W. Harper
Wellington
Rural Schools Close Successful Terms With Picnics and Programs
Six more rural schools in Collingsworth county complete the year with all day community picnics, plays, closing exercises, and programs. The picnics boost school spirit, while plays and exercises draw strong community interest. Trustees F Keesee J P James and H Yarbrough led the schools. teachers included Mrs C I Carmack and Miss Addie Mae Carmack. Shinnery School saw improvements such as new window shades and repaired playground equipment.
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Collingsworth County
Fh. Yarbrough
F. Keesee
C. I. Carmack
Mae Carmack
Haveeen
Shinnery School
Shinnery School Plans Year End Friday Closure
The Shinnery School will complete a successful year of work on Friday May 18 as the school closes for the year.
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the Shinnery School
Piggly Wiggly Opens With Free Demonstrations
Piggly Wiggly will sponsor a formal opening on Saturday under J. W. Vallance ownership. Three free demonstrations by Duncan Coffee Co Armour and Co and Brown Cracker Co accompany the event with special prices on their items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Vallance
Duncan Coffee Co
Armour and Co
Brown Cracker Co
Crossroads P T A to Present Second Play
Crossroads P T A announces a second performance of Antics of Andrew at Crossroads school next Friday May 19. The same cast returns Bill Leach Mrs Lis Keller Harold Leach Harold Keller Bob Barton Thelma Lucan Mrs George Keller Ruth Keller Arburn Keller J B Keller Mia Ws Leach Lee Singletree Albert Keller George Keller admission ten cents with proceeds benefiting the school piano. children under eight admitted free.
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Andrew
Raymond Wilson
Bill Leach
Lis
Keller
Harold . Leach
Harold Keller
Bob
Barton
Thelma
Lucan
George Keller
Ruth “Keller
Arburn Keller
Federal Relief Funds Set for Texas Counties
Texas officials announced federal relief aid for the state with Collingsworth County seeking 8000 to aid about 415 needy families. Lawrence Westbrook said 968,780 in federal relief would be disbursed this week by air mail, while a $320 million bond issue awaited voter approval in a August special election.
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Texas
Collingsworth County
Katherine Boverie
Lawrence Westbrook
Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission
Westbrook
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Miriam A. Ferguson
Mrs. Louisa Koen Buried Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Koen 82 of near Wellington were held Thursday May 11 at the Primitive Baptist Church in Wellington conducted by Elder Tloyd Pittman. She joined the church in 1908 and was a longtime church worker. Survived by seven children 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren with multiple Koen descendants named.
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Louisa Koen
Wellington
Primitive Baptist Church
Tloyd Pittman
Vinson
Okla
Koen
Keen Place
D. D. Keen
Keen
Louisa McCracken
Hall County
Texas
E. D. Koen
Clarendon
Ivy Koen
M. G. Koen
McLean
GC. T. Bruns
Bessie Koen
W. R. Koen
S.a.koen
Scout Executive Praises Wellington Troops Work
District official CeAL Clark hails Monday night local scout troop work in Wellington. The Boy Scout executive credits Troop leadership and community support for youth development and civic engagement.
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Wellington
Ceal Clark
Clark
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Stabilization Bureau
T. OM. Dohinston
Yecalsele
Campbell
Wy Clydelbankine
Aubrey Dabbes Benedictian
de Yessembry
Wellington High School
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
T. W. Bradhany
Texas’ Women's College of Fort Worth
G. L. Farrar
Fresno Baptists
Church of Christ Conducts
Allred
Hinton
Rivercrest Club
Piggly Wiggly
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