Neff Draws Crowd At YN High School Graduation
Superintendent G L Parva presided as 79 graduates received diplomas at Yn High School in a record crowd. Graduation events spanned Friday Sunday and Monday with the final ceremony featuring Gov. Pat M Neff as speaker. The high school auditorium reached capacity, forcing hundreds to be turned away.
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G. L. Parva
Yn High School
Farrar
Texas
Wellington
Sudstorium
Arven Hiv
Ploud Boverie
Porte de Klordee
Carrie Ney Campbell
Corn Cocke
Elesa
Dass
Garland Campton
Elward Lee Telletard
Alfred Emanuel
Sonx
Texus
KT Bowen
Mies Murle Frient
Vallay
J. W.W. Winn
First Christian Aftparch
de Walhington
Reeve
Alanal
Mise Priend
Wot
Raeve
Pat M. Neff
Texas Railroad Commission
Wellington class of 1930 chooses diverse futures
Ninety nine graduates plan college next fall with 27 pursuing teaching, 14 undecided, and many targeting specific paths. Teachers dominate, especially home economics. others aim for engineering, nursing, journalism, music, and foreign languages. Texas Technological College leads as the preferred institution for the cohort.
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Wellington
Ruby Watts
Ethel Gardner
Mildred Clement
Camille Smyera
Roby Crawley
Merle Thompson
Hazel McClure
Helen Houston
Pearl Clement
Lucille Houston
Gar
Ora Edmundson
Wertha Tyrtar
Elva Masten
Jim Mae Clark
Texas Technological College At
Lubbock
Tech College
Pipe Organ Dedicated By Methodists At Local Church
The Wellineven tier pipe area was dedicated May 1 at Pirer Methodist Church. The Ul Green & Lane organ, purchased April 9 from Werher brothers of Caillax, is among the largest in the region, weighing about 500 pounds with 17 stops and 500 pipes. Electrically operated, it features chimes and a harp. Dedication program included Adagio and Finale by Witter, hymns, solos, and instrumental pieces by church members and guests.
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Wellineven
Pirer Methodist Church
Ui. Green & Lane
Werher Rothers A& Wolf
Caillax
Weishing
Pallas
Orman
Trom Witter
Migs Marte
Dallas
Chote Wit Congregation
Sastor Klfl
Jevens Boellman
Thorne’s
American Legion Organizes Junior Baseball Team Action
The American Legion plans to form a junior baseball team next Monday. Equipment including gloves and balls will be provided as needed. The program aims to create district level play leading to a larger tournament and potential regional or international competition for the winning teams.
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American Legion
Phate Arec
Cachsdetrict
Wisister-Meet‘international Aaeled NG Eepeans
General Store Burns Sunday at Loco
Fire destroyed the General Store at Loco on Sunday. The building and contents were listed as a total loss. Witnesses or local officials described efforts by Wellington and Handley responders, with comments about injuries and uncertain details surrounding the event.
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J. L. Clark
Wellington
Clirrl
New Ordinance Grants Wrecking Yard Rules Passed
City secretary Jack Knight reports a new ordinance adopted by Wellinkton Council to regulate wrecking yards within city limits. Wrecking yards must be enclosed by a six foot fence built of planks boards or palings, kept free of weeds and trash, with fines up to 100 dollars for violations.
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Jack Knight
Wellinkton
Tess
Aldereman
Thomas Infant Died After Illness
Thomas infant son of Mr and Mrs [unspecified] died after a short illness and pneumonia. He was born October [year missing] 21920. Parents and three [unreadable] relatives mourn the loss.
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Thomas
Troy William Thomas
Pigtera
Camparee For Boy Scouts Planned In Memphis
First annual camparee for Thos Semits of the Southeast Panhandle Area planned in Memphis at the fair grounds Thursday and Friday, May. aims to rally Scouts, standardize achievement, train authorities, and foster troop morale. Activities include campfire, demonstrations, signaling, knot tying, aircraft model contest, and a public dinner. registration required. uniforms and leaders noted.
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Southeast
Panhandle
Memphis
Fair Grounds
Atfleigh Fafely
Scouta
Toon Eye
Gtot
Sp. A
Ld-n.mo
Holal
Naftformen
Madhu ‘Pattole
Kye
Great Activity Shown in Sketch Of Small's Life
A brief life sketch portrays Senator Clinton C. Small as a long time West Texas public figure. Born May 22 1888 in Collinville Alabama, he moved to Texas in 1891 and has lived in Collingsworth and Wellington areas for decades. He studied law at the University of Texas, served as county attorney, county judge, mayor of Wellington, district judge, and state senator. He held leadership roles in the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Collingsworth County Association and West Texas Chamber of Commerce, with active highway promotion. Married 1914 to Winifred ONeil. they have two children. His clean public record and civic work earn broad support for his gubernatorial bid.
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Clinton C. Small
Texas
Senator Small
Small
Panhandle
Collinville
Alabama
Collingsworth
Wherler
High School
Wellington
Old Clarendon College
Clarendon
Trinity University
Waxahachie
University of ‘Texas
IMS Us Eoef
Wellington Frontal
Wolg
Statehemocratic
County Judges Association of Texas
State Senate
Collingsworth County
West Texas
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Collingsworth County Aar Association
Wellington Country
Winifred O'Neil
C. C. Ir
Winifred Ann
Ritz Theatre hosts private screening of Under a Texas Moon
Monday guests included Shamrock mayor and family Wellington Fire Department members State Telephone Company employees in Wallsington and visiting Mrs Buford Bell and Mr G Be with their relatives.
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Ritz ‘Theare
Shamrock
Wellington
Telephone Company
Wallsington
Buford Bell
Date Set for Ladies Base Ball Game at Fair Park
Announcement by Mrs RB C Dryden and Mrs V A Porter says the city federation sponsored game will be Tuesday May 27 at the fair park. First pitch at 4 pm with public invited. If interest continues, additional games may follow in coming weeks after a Wednesday tryout showed strong talent for both teams.
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RB. C. Dryden
V. A. Porter
Fair Park
Diploma Awards For 68 Grammer Graduates At Wellington
Wellington Junior High School awarded 68 diplomas at a Thursday commencement held at the high school. Superintendent G L Farenz presented diplomas as Principal W R Wolfrum delivered the address. Music by the high school orchestra accompanied the program and students gave benediction and farewell songs.
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Iiplomas
Wellington
Andi‘bastivan
BR. Jayner
Pirst Baptist Church
John Henry Baumgaardner
Pauline Coe
Naomi Slay
John Robert Howard
Elas
Ruth’ Smart
W. R. Wolfrum
Church of Christ
G. L. Farenz
R. Joyner
Robert Alexander
Ella Anderson
Guy Bell
Emma Blassingaine
J.E. Barnett
J. B. Beach
John Neary Baumgardner
Ineva Cudd
Hiram L. Cudd
Paul T. Coe
Marianna Christoph
Virginite DL
Helen’ Louise Joyner
Clara Oleta Kelley
Shirley
Kelley
Oleta C. Knowles
Leslie Ledbetter
Davie Lamb
Oran Ray Temley
Leslie Viola Moore
Cora
Bliss Miller
Cecil V. Masten
Anna Fern Messick
Drannon Moore
Clyda T. Miller
Shelton 2
Nun
Fourth Week of District Court In Session
District court sits in its fourth week of its current term with criminal cases slated for most remaining days. The Joe Dunwoody appeal follows a 99 year sentence after a last week trial. Seven cases cleared. three civil matters granted divorces and removal of minority disabilities. Multiple criminal cases list suspended sentences and varied jurors.
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District Cour
Joe Dunwoody
A. J. Fires
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
I Va
Clarkston
Logan Clarkston
A. F. Eaton
Zerah Eaton
Raymond Jones
J. W. Cashy
Frandalen
Hayden Willams
G. Bower
J. M. Wells
W. C. Kretner
R. Bevers
M. Blanton
J. ON. Wallace
Martin Donroy
Joe 'Simpson
Ftuy
Bo Lewis
D. ~ Weaver
Dadik Bo Deak
Mahan
Stat
Hubert Harrison
Forjeery
Sentance
Purkey
fLey
Morgan
K.ow Fain
Robert
Posey
Joe
Simpson
Freda Ierough
Wi FoRord
MM Woo
Willie” Knoll
Blil Gypert
Shaw
H. D
Wellington Threatened By Oath Of Smallpox War
A historical note discusses Wellington facing a threat from a smallpox outbreak. The item hints at civic alarm and public health concerns, mentioning authorities and apparent wartime or wartime-like tension, with focus on preparedness and warning signs.
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Wellington
Waring
Dionan i Canegins
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A. J. Hill
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Johnnie Helm
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Lonnie Watkins
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Virginia Simpson
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