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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
5
The piece notes hopeful rural revival in a county seat town tied to agriculture. It cites a 39 percent rural job rise vs 34 percent city, quadrupled federal funds for housing water and sewer, strong cotton and maize yields aided by beneficial insects, and rising pest pressures on stock with higher screwworm concerns. It mentions the Robinson twins and potential district changes for Wellington High Skyrockets.
Minister Van Bonneau of the Dodson Church of Christ is recovering well after open heart surgery on August 10 at St. Pauls Hospital in Dallas. He had the main heart valve replaced and may leave the hospital within the week. His wife and four Dallas-area families of children are with him.
A continuation lists relatives: Lawrence Bowen of Heavener Oklahoma. Nancy Janway of Heavener. sisters Jessie Davis of Springdale Arkansas and Ina Davis of California. brothers Arthur Morrison Orville Morrison Otis Morrison and Cyril Morrison, all of Heaven's Leader Want Ads promise quick results.
Mrs. W T Cherry of Lubbock dies after illness and graveside rites are held at Quail Cemetery. Born Ida Melton in 1886, she moved from Big Sandy to Marella in 1905 and later to Lubbock. Survived by eight children, five brothers, two sisters, and several relatives.
Lonnie Needham and his wife hosted a birthday dinner for their son and daughter in law Lonnie Needham Jr and his wife. The event marked the 20th and 18th birthdays respectively with attendance from relatives including Richard Needham Milisa Betty Tammy Rev Tommy Needham Gary Vinson Johnny Ricky Needham Wellington and others.
Texas farmers could gain about 25 to 30 million dollars over three years from the U S Soviet grain agreement. Dr Lonnie Jones of Texas A&M says Texas will receive roughly 3 5 percent of the 750 million dollars in sales and may profit more if sorghum replaces corn.
The Parks and Wildlife Department adopts uniform rules for spear spear gun and bow and arrow use to take fish. Saltwater fishing allows spear gun for any species in coastal counties. freshwater spear use is limited to rough fish with bow or spear. Licenses required for both salt and freshwater fishing. Team optimism quoted from Rocketland coach Forrester.
Surpluses from last year and expectations of a large crop this year are viewed as meeting most additional demand without hurting U.S. consumers. Acreage rules may rise or hold steady, potentially boosting farmer revenue. An agreement could raise grain product prices and boost Texas port shipments. Also noted are visits by Anson Parker and David Murl of Lubbock to relatives in the area.
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