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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
6
Desiring Wells pens a didactic reminiscence on Wellington High School ex students gatherings. He notes reunions from 1928 29 1946 1951 and 1955, comments on attendees and organizers, local promotions, concerns over water table and land values, upcoming football district changes and a note on coach hydration per medical guidance.
Mrs Lena Smith 92 died in Dallas on Aug 2 after a long life as Arlie postmistress and store operator. She moved to Wellington then Dallas to live with son Lester Smith. Funeral Thursday at First Methodist Church Wellington officiated by Rev Noel Bryant. Burial West Wellington Cemetery. Survived by son Lester, daughter Mrs John Powell, sister Mrs M J Wilks, eight grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren.
The 1st Christian pastor from page one tor of the Miami Church marks his only pastorate in Miami. He built the church from a Bible School enrollment averaging 190. Previously a five year evangelist, he led a visitation drive in Indianapolis with 37 cooperating churches adding 3 034 souls in one day. He also serves as sports caster and sports director for the Miami radio station and recently completed regional Babe Ruth Baseball championship teams from southern states.
Collingsworth County sent Andy Lowe Susan Lowe Linda Williams Tommy Yarborough Eddie Orr and Tommy Lindley to Granite Oklahoma for the Youth Rodeo. Susan Lowe claimed third in pole bending and second in ring race in the 9 to 12 group. In 13 to 18 Andy Lowe placed fifth in ribbon roping and fourth in barrel race. Tommy Lindley was second in breakaway calf roping and Eddie Orr fourth. Linda Williams took second in pole bending and third in ring race.
Barjenbruch discusses growing a second crop of sorghum in 40 inch rows starting May 2 with four inch irrigation events on April 20 May 15 June 10 and June 25 and 70 pounds of nitrogen per acre. He notes cooler nights lower evaporation and three to four waterings may suffice with possible 100 pounds fertilizer per acre and yields could rise 1000 to 2000 pounds per acre if water were available. Jupiter is mentioned as the largest planet.
A drug counter ad promotes instant drying T L chemical batch in alcohol to cure athlete's foot. It claims itching and burning ease within minutes and skin shedding after days. It promises a healthy skin appearance in one hour and urges purchase today at Par Sons Drug for 48 cents.
Officers of the Frank King Post 249 American Legion in Ellison Park were installed August 4 1967 Shirley Draper of Shamrock led the ceremony Mack A Bush began a second term as post commander Other officers include James W Sullivan John Coleman Riley Danson and Eustace W Brooks A watermelon feast followed the ceremony.
H. E. Berg entered a Wichita Falls hospital on Tuesday and had surgery on Thursday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Berg and their children Louis Berg of Wellington, Robert Berg and Mrs. Ida Mae Malton. Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Malton brought him home Sunday and report he is recovering nicely.
Members of the Samnorwood Lions Club will host a family night picnic at the community park on Thursday August 11. A basket supper will be served and all members and their families are urged to attend.
The register for student photos and insurance runs Thursday Aug 25 from 8 am to 3 pm on a first come basis. Seniors pay a $5 deposit for pictures and athletics participants may pay insurance in the business office starting Aug 10. Football players must complete medical exam and consent before practice. The schedule divides grades across Aug 25 and Aug 26 with staggered times.
Funeral services for W. E. Garrison 73 were held at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen B. Earnest officiating and burial in West Wellington Cemetery. Garrison died August 2 at Thomas Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born April 18, 1893 in Batesville Arkansas and lived in Wellington 24 years. He married Jennie Jones in Fort Worth on March 6 1939. Survived by one son J Frank Garrison and three daughters Jo Ann Lopez Linda Garrison Inez Holt. two grandchildren and four sisters.
Farmers Union directors will meet Monday August 15 at p.m in the directors room of the Greenbelt Electric building. Barney Glenn, president, says all directors are urged to attend.
Weather notes record variable rainfall across regions northwest of town to Dozier and Sumnerwood. Tom Birchfield farm logged 0.40 inch, a two inch fall two miles east, Sumnerwood about 1 inch, and County Commissioner Alfred Knoll reported a good rain nearby. Dozier measured 0.60 inch in several showers.
Monty Mitchell of Route 1 Quail is named county chairman in a Texas campaign to build a Texas Pavilion at the Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs Kansas. State co chairmen Harrold H Hogue and Charles G Scruggs outline a nationwide effort with more than 200 campaigns planned for the summer. Scruggs notes the center memorializes American agriculture from pioneer days and operates as a private non profit corporation with assets over 700000 dollars on 275 acres in eastern Kansas.
Bobo Castleberry of Great Southern Life Insurance Company was named to the 1966 Great Southern Club for outstanding sales quality and service. He also earned membership in the Leaders Legion for producing over $500,000 in the fiscal year.
Bobby Ray Lee of Ford Tudor and Mrs Spurgeon Morgan of Wellington advertise new autos including a Ford Fordor and a Chevrolet pickup. Lone Star Gas Co of Wellington is also listed among the sellers.
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