Legion Memorial Day Service Sunday at Methodist Church
Frank King Post of American Legion and Legion Auxiliary sponsor a Memorial Day service Sunday at 2 30 pm at the Methodist Church with John Lee Smith of Throckmorton as principal speaker. Gold Star mothers urged to attend and ex servicemen invited. post commander Riley Danson announces full program details forthcoming.
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Frank King
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Riley Danson
Methodist Church
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton
Smith
Panhandle
Gold Star
Legion
Auxary
Riley Duran
FE. L. Winn
Guy E. Clay
S. G. Henry
Mary Clay
Dewey Elis
Clark Anderson
F. W. Jones
Chaplin
Mr. Smith
Rse
Anid
Thirteen Wellington Boys Enlist for Federal Reforestation Work
Thirteen Wellington boys were ordered to Amarillo to enroll for federally sponsored reforestation work. After an Amarillo exam they will train a week at Fort Sill and then be placed by the federal government. First enrollees from the county were Tom Willoughhby and Till Daves reporting May 5, with 11 others listed for departure to Amarillo Monday.
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Wellington
Amarillo
Fort Sill
Tom Willoughhby
Till Daves
Clarence Burris
U. S. Boyd
Oliver Starnes
Buster
Seniors to Graduate Friday Night at Wellington School
Five seniors will receive diplomas at Wellington High School Friday night May 18, ending a week that included Baccalaureate services and the annual senior night. T W Brabham president of Texas Woman's College Fort Worth will deliver the commencement address as the school officially closes for the term.
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T. W. Brabham
Texas’ Woman's College of
Bandits rob Marella Station in stick up
Three men robbed The Filling Station of IT,M. Dowdy at Marella Monday night, binding Dowdy and an assistant and taping their eyes. They pumped gas and fled with about 40 dollars. Telephones were cut, delaying discovery until Dowdy reached Quall to alert Wellington officers. Sheriff Corry said the trio headed south then toward Shamrock.
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M.dowdy
Marella
M. Doredy
Wellington
Church of Christ Closes Revival With Two Additions
The Church of Christ ended its revival Sunday night with two new members added. The revival began May 14 led by Minister F. W. Tarbett of LeFors and concluded under Minister H. V. Hendry after Tarbett left Friday due to illness. Despite a busy time, attendance was exceptional and the pastor was pleased with the results.
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Church of Christ
F. W. Tarbett
LeFors
H. V. Hendry
Tarbett
Hendry
Young People Do Battle In Wellington Church Ball
The First Methodist Church youth group schedules a 2:30 Monday softball game against Higgins Methodist Church on the Wellington playground. Rev. T. M. Johnston announced the event today.
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Young People’s Department
The
First Methodist Church
Young Peoples of the
Higgins Methodist Church
T. M. Johnston
Wellington
Baccalaureate Sermon Draws Large Sunday Morning Crowd
A baccalaureate sermon was delivered at First Methodist Church before about 1700 to 1800 attendees. The senior class and families filled the aisles and balconies, with tiers roped off for seating. The program included processional, invocation, hymn, solo, scripture, announcements, sermon, and benediction.
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Colerg
Aubrey Dobbs
Grand Jury Reports As Court Nears Close
As the April term of district court nears its end the grand jury filed a report after six days of service. They returned eight indictments seven felonies and one misdemeanor and praised jail conditions while urging new bedding and mattresses after fumigation. The panel thanked the court clerk sheriff’s department bailiffs and prosecutors for their assistance.
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Sheriff's Department
Nicholson School Term Ends With Plays and Graduation
Nicholson School closes Friday May 26 ending a seven month term with a program of two short plays and the seventh grade graduation exercises. Principal Roscoe Treade announces enrollment last year 47 this year 1. Ball teams improved junior girls and senior boys ranked among the best in class. Tenth grade students rose from three to ten. Most students plan to attend high school next year. Teachers Roscoe Trostle principal Mrs L Sweat intermediate and Mrs Roscoe Tro tle primary continue for another term. Trostle will earn a Canyon degree this summer with both Mrs Trestle and Mrs Sweat completing Permanent Ele
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Nicholson School
Roscoe Treade
Roscoe Trostle
L. ©. Sweat
Trostle
Canyon
Trestle
Sweat
Open Revival Attracts Crowds In Fort Worth Area
Fort Worth observer Roy A. Kemp reports a revival underway with crowds growing daily. Services run 10 am mornings and 8 pm evenings led by Rev. Kemp who plans future topics including themes from the Book of Ec tions and sermons titled Funeral Sermon of the Next Wicked Man. Old time songs and praise fill the meetings ahead of a Saturday sermon in Wellington.
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Roy
A. Kemp
Fort Worth
Kerap
Wellington
God
Hitler
Hell
Kemp
Wellington Faith Leader Begins Third Year
Anniversary note marks Rev. T. M. Johnston starting his third year in Wellington. He arrived May 28, 1931 and preached his first sermon May 31 in Wellington.
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T. M. Johnston
Wellington
Johnston
County Schools Praised by State Leader Visit
L A Woods state superintendent visited Wellington and praised Collingsworth County schools for paying teachers in full and strong finances. He commended teaching staff and extension programs, noted state apportionment unknown until June, and urged Texas to support education. He then spoke at graduation addresses in Shamrock and Wheeler schools.
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L. A. Woods
Wellington
Collingsworth
J. D. Wilson
Woods
State Department
Texas
Wheeler County
Shamrock
Wheeler
Mrs Johnson Improves in Savannah Missouri
Mrs Warren E Johnson of the Aberdeen community long a Collingsworth County resident has been confined to a sanatorium at Savannah Missouri for weeks now she is greatly improved and near return to Collingsworth County her condition was critical when she left for Savannah but relatives report she is almost completely recovered and plans to come home soon
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Warren E. Johnson
Aberdeen
Seven Arrests For Petty Thefts This Week
Local officers arrested seven persons during the past week on petty theft charges. Ed Pryor the constable led four arrests for items stolen from Pruden Drug Store, including clothing and shoes. Deputy Viel Williams assisted in two Monday shoplifting arrests at Bird Dry Goods Company. One man was released on bond and charged with stealing maize from Mrenny Russell, and he said he would fight the case.
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Pryor
Pruden
Viel
Wiliams
The
Bird Dry.Goods Company
Mrenny
Russell
Casey
City to Enforce Pound Ordinance After Complaints
City council moves to enforce pound laws after complaints about cows and horses running loose. Roy Harrison named as impounding officer. cows in pound redeemable at 1 dollar plus 50 cents daily. staking animals so they cross streets or trespass leads to impounding at the Harrison residence north of Hall Filling Station.
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Roy Harrison
Harrison Home
Hall
College Work To Be Offered Here In Wellington
The Texas Technological College through its extension department will offer college work in Wellington during the summer, counted as resident work. Professors will teach the classes and the work will be recognized by standard colleges. Courses include English 3810 on teaching English in high school and history courses. sophomores may receive credit for English 283.
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Texas Technological College
Wellington
J. D. Wilson
America
Boy Scouts Plan To Attend Rally This Week
Twenty. Boy Scouts announced they would attend the fourth annual camp rally near Nature Park from Friday to Sunday. Prizes include a first aid kit uniform compass and a grand prize statuette of a Boy Scout in fall uniform about 17 inches high. Scouts unable to attend may attend the Boy Scout show Dram Taps at special prices Saturday.
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Meggaring
Saturda
Joh Bonners
Cotton Market Climbs After Decline Over Weekend
The cotton market rose 30 points on Tuesday and 12 points on Wednesday, lifting the July price to 8.76. Tuesday’s close was 8.64, still ten points below last Wednesday’s 8.86. Wheat prices quoted: May 70 3 8, July 72 1 8, September 73 38 4, December 74 1 4.
Federal Aid May Be Applied Here On Highway Work
Collingsworth County Commissioners Court petitions national and state officials to include highway work in President Roosevelt's public works program. County Judge Luther Gribble reports favorable replies from Senator Tom Connally and Representative Marvin Jones and hopes funds will be allocated for road improvements in West Texas. Connally emphasizes liberal highway appropriations and monitoring developments, while Jones expresses optimism any suitable construction may be included.
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Commissioners Court
Collingsworth County
Roosevelt
Luther Gribble
Tom Connally
Marvin Jones
Texas
New Officials Named By Co-Op Gin This Week
Officers announced by the Farmer's Cooperative Society No 1 include F O Masten president O A Kiser vice president Jess Wunsaker secretary J E Emmert assistant secretary Walter Watson manager Directors F O Masten E M Trew Jess Hunsaker D A Riker I E Emmert C B Nunnelley and R W Duke.
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Farmer's Cooperative Society No. 1
F. O. Masten
O. A. Kiser
Jess Wunsaker
J. E. Emmert
Walter Watson
E. M. Trew
Jess Hunsaker
D. A. Riker
I. E. Emmert
C. B. Nunnelley
R. W. Duke
Texas relief funds allotment aids Collingsworth County
A telegram announced Collingsworth County will receive 2100 in May emergency relief funds from the Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission, enabling five days of work for 415 destitute families. Funds to be used for labor in the county, possibly road work under county supervision.
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Texas Rehabiliation and Relief Commission
Collingsworth County
Texas
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Rural Carriers Program Listed For Panhandle Meet
The Rural Mail Carriers Association Panhandle annual convention program announced by L A Moore secretary. Meet in the Methodist Church Tuesday May 30 at 10 30 with about 75 guests including 30 carriers from six counties. Program includes call to order by W F Keith invocation by Rev T M Johnston welcome by Mayor H D Wells response by Ed 2 Gordon male quartet and remarks on cooperation between carriers and post office clerks. Continued on page eight.
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Rural Mail Carriers Association of the
Colleges And World's Fair Trips Aim Of Teachers For Summer
Wellington Public School will close Friday May 26 with 65 graduates receiving diplomas. The following week the commencement exercises will be held. About 1200 students will finish the term and begin three months of work and vacation. Teachers plan summer activities likely including a streamers school and World’s Fair trips as part of their summer program.
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Wellington
Uatea
Dro Te. Brabham
T.wec
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Marella Station
H.M. Dowdy
Grand Jury
Boy
Decker
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