What ever happens where you live in Collingsworth County
A collation of local happenings over recent weeks highlights Lennie Sims earning Mrs Texas of 1963 and Mrs Jennie Holcomb named Texas Mother of 1968, with national rankings and regional honors for residents. Quail's team wins the Interscholastic League Bi District baseball title as area leaders receive awards and talks from Farm Bureau and Texas A&M officials. Cord Fitz, local artist, completes spring courses and features in a New York show, while St Joseph's Hospital debuts new equipment.
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Wellington
Collingsworth
Lennie Sims
Texas
Jennie Holcomb
Lennie
Holcomb
Wellington Federated Music Club
National Federation of Music Clubs
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Quail
Mike Wischkaemper
Sumnerwood
Area 1
FFA
Travis McGuire Jr
New York
Other Days and Familiar Names 10 Years Ago 1953
Royce Lowry killed in B 29 crash in Nebraska. J Porter Neal Jr formerly of Wellington died in the tornado that struck Waco. LeDerer was valedictorian, Baumgardner salutatorian, Posey high ranking but ineligible for honors. River Forest Country Club opening. Mare tin canned. burial followed. Sand storms gave way to heat wave. Smallpox case quarantined by Dr John W Harper. Hardy Drug Store rental library added 10 volumes. Local shooting caused a stray bullet to hit Mamie Salter’s window sill. Miss Carter's Expression! Claus staged three acts. Dozier couple C H Caperton and Mrs Maxey Shields married.
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Royce Lowry
Nebraska
Hubert Mauldin
Claude McKinney
J. Porter Neal, Jr
Wellington
Waco
James Frederick LeDerer
Priscilla Baumgardner
Troberta Posey
River Forest Country Club
J. L. Thomas
Panhandle
Hardy Drug Store
Mamie Salter
Miss Carter
Claus
Misa Fearless & Co
Bessie Futer
Ida Haley
Clem Chrisman
Nan Chrisman
Delia Bartlett
Clay Wells
Ruby Curtner
Avis Wilson
Cancer Society Bequests Sought
The American Cancer Society relies on legacies to fund research education and service. The Society reported bequests of over $590,128 in 1952 and more than $5,523,000 in 1962 as major financing sources for its ongoing fight against cancer.
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American Cancer Society
Society
Crossroads Report Letters Critique War Praise And Bias
A reader laments Armed Forces Week praise while alleging government press agents shape news. The letter cites past military victories and mocks reporting accuracy, noting biased coverage and a football player benched for undisclosed reasons. It mirrors local opinion about media and politics.
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Little Rock
Oxford
Birmingham
South
Public Confidence Echoes Through Farm Policy Critique
A reader essays government honesty and consumer tricks. He condemns self confidence as dangerous and mocks packing firms labeling 17 ounces as 16. He notes a plan for supply management run by political appointees and contrasts it with Communist systems. He cites a proposed Bureau of Recreation and a Calumet penitentiary roving reporter rejection.
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U.S
Quanah band festival praised by Wellington readers
A Wellington reader commends the Wallington group for their conduct at the Quanah band festival on May 11 1964. AL Hard manager of the Quanah Chamber of Commerce urges that Mr Tubal Cain be honored for guiding the students and expresses hope for their return next year.
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Denar
Wells
Jr. Highland
Quanah
Wallington
Wellington
Tubal Cain
AL Hard
Airman First Class Henry J L Sorrells Receives Good Conduct Medal
Air man First Class Henry J L Sorrells of Medford Oregon has been awarded the United States Air Force Good Conduct Medal at Dyess AFB Texas. The award honors his fidelity efficiency and exemplary conduct. Sorrells is the son of Taylor Sorrells of Wellington and attended Wallington High School. His wife Nancy is the daughter of Inox Nesom of Medford Oregon.
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Dyess Afh
Texan
Henry JL. Sorrella
Medford
Ore
United States Air Force
Airmian Sorretts
Airian
Taya Sorralls
Wellington
Wallington High School
Airman
Sorrells
Nancy
Inox Nesom
Corey Row
1962 Voters Registration Update from Texas Comptroller
Comptroller Robert S. Calvert reported 2,020,183 voter registrations issued through Jan 31, 1968. The total includes 1,654,805 poll tax payments and 866,378 exemption certificates to be used in elections through Jan 1, 1964. Loving County issued the fewest receipts at 90, Harris County issued the most at 282,768.
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Austin
Robert ‘S. Calvert
Loving
Harris County
Truck On Los Angeles Freeway Displays Odd Sign
A truck on the Los Angeles freeway bore a sign reading Half Ton Will Travel. The odd message drew attention from motorists and sparked curiosity about the vehicle and its purpose.
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Acen
Los Angeles
Will
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Collingsworth County
The
John W. Harper
Frigidaire
West Texas
West Texas Utilities
Cancer Society
Crossroads Report
Washington
Acc
Adman
U.S. House of Representatives
Bureau of Recreation
Ciitizens
State Penitentiary
Calumble
S.c
Victoria Falla
Southern
Rhodesia
C&h Pharmacy
Ben Franklin
Chevrolet
Clark Chevrolet Co
Wellington, Texas
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