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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

6

Rodeo Winners at Saddlehorn Lake Named in Event

Rodeo at Saddlehorn Lake Sunday announced winners in calf roping Barney Glenn Cigar race Harvey Wilson Harv ey Wilson firsts and seconds with times 28 1 5 and 14 3 5 seconds. Kenneth Johnson led Roman tournament with 17 rings Elzie White 15 rings Jack Obenhaus rode a mule and Claude Thompson rode two horses. Spectators enjoyed a large crowd and swimming in the spring fed lake.

Saddlehorn Lake Dan Howard Warner Orr Claude Carson Barney Glenn Harvey Wilson Jd. F. Kramer Kenneth Johnson Elzie White Bronce Jack Obenhaus Claude Thompson

Record Breaking Continued From Pane One

The report details bus routes from Wood's to Fresno School and another from Shinnery via Mangum highway to Bean Hill School and Wellington with a return trip planned. Enrollment on elementary grades is uncertain but expected to hold up as usual, according to Mr Farrar.

Farrar

Moss Wins Tight Primary Despite Split Vote

Moss led the ticket in the first primary with a strong showing. The Central County results showed Moss edging rival contenders by a narrow margin, while Conant and Callnaewarth trailed as the campaign intensified.

Aly Vis Pudge Bares Peres Callnaewarth Conant Moos Flonles Coun Gleeton Jludge Moss

Funeral Service for Wellington Resident Passes Away

Funeral services continue from Page One for a longtime Wellington hotel operator and postmaster. He married Lizzie Parkero in 1860 at Harrison Arkansas and moved to Wellington in 1918. He served seven years as postmaster under Woodrow Wilson, later farming southwest of town and operating a boarding house with his wife. Survived by wife Lizzie Wood, daughter Mrs Herbert Dysart, three grandchildren, and several siblings. Pallbearers listed among local acquaintances.

Modern Woodmen of America Lizzie Parkero Harrison Arkansas Wellington Wood Woodrow Wilson West Hayton Mr. Wood Collingsworth Herbert Dysart Plainview Billy Dysart Muuiiness Josephine Wood Jefe Wood Havesson Speeml Jack Henderson Bully Copnet Jacobs Burt Baldwell Came Gert Starkey Claude

Plainview Figures Attend Services and Interment

Servicers from Plainview included Mr and Mrs J J Halbert My and Mrs Meade P Griffin Mrs C B Harder and son James Harder Mr and Mrs Bob Harder Miss Ethel Bintille Mrs EB VW Dawden Mr and Mrs RRousey Miss Ro Chapin From Dallas Miss Josephine Wood and Mrs JM Wood attended the services Interment was made in the Wellington Cemetery by IAI Panera HTorie

Plainview J. J. Halbert Meade PP Griffin C. B. Harder James Harder Bob Harder Ethel Bintille VW. Dawden R. ©. Rousey Mies

Dove Season Rules Limited Shells and Guns

A Page One note sets a dove season rule allowing only three shells per gun and requiring guns to be plugged so they cannot hold more than three shells. Hunters are urged to comply and respect property rights.

County Library Highlights and Featured Works

A brief note on library offerings includes Chief, Dog of the North, Best Dog Stories, and Favorite Stories for Children. The list cites O'Brien, Watkins, and Conper as contributors, with continued coverage from Page One.

County Library O'Brien Watkins Conper

Assembly of God Meeting Continues On Open Ground

The assembly led by Rev Lawrences continues on Page One with support from his wife and two daughters. He previously worked in Judge Cocke's law offices during residence here and neighbors express surprise at his development in the ministry as the meeting proceeds outdoors.

Judge Cocke Lawrences

Denzil Bevers Recovers From Courthouse Pillar Injury

Denzil Bevers sustained a deep laceration above his left eye and other cuts while playing football with several boys near the east side of the courthouse on Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to a doctor and by this week was near full recovery and expected to return to school Monday.

Denzil Bevers

Texas election notes mention 1986 primary and November election

Thompson Hovntried Cream Paitine wired aD PEGS FAITE LETTE OT att effort to show their appreciation forhe work he has done for the Piohandle and the State of Texas as chairman of the Rairnadear MySSioon. With the nomination of Democratic candidates in the August primary, polities will bolt ditches attention here previous to proposed amendments to the state constitution on Nov. 2, 1986, which is the date for the general election. John McDaniel of Folketon, Ga., deeded all his real and personal property to Ged.

Wired

Store Remodel Adds Lighting and Private Fitting Rooms

The B. and L. Store on the south side has remodeled its ready to wear department located in the rear, now with more light and access to a private dressing room. A men’s dressing room is added in front near the suit display.

Soy Beans Show Poor Response to Rain in Orchard

Soy Beans milesorth planted 50 pounds of Laredo Soy Beans in his orchard and says they show no signs of willing, while other varieties planted in the same field at the same time have withered and died for want of rain.

Milesorth Laredo

Jean Chastain Birthday Party Honored by Family

Mrs Velma Chastain entertained her daughter Alicia Jean Chastain with a sixth birthday party on August 20. Refreshments served to Rosemary Strong June Higdon Betty Joe Alexander Mignon Nunnelley Leonard Ray Hardy Patsy Lou Stafford John Roy Pritchard Jr Sonny Boy Harper Beulah Bess Pritchard Wayne Fillpot Betty Evelyn Carey June Curry Peggy Riggs Bennie Brannon Bobbie Louise Templeton Zehra Jean Norman Clifton Bradford and others. A police dog was jailed in Texarkana Arkansas when two men claimed its ownership.

Velma Chastain Alicia Jean Rosemary Strong June Higdon Betty Joe Alexander Mignon Nunnelley Leonard Ray Hardy Patsy Lou Stafford John Roy Pritchard, Jr Sonny Boy Harper Beulah Bess Pritchard Wayne Fillpot Betty Evelyn Carey June Curry Peggy Riggs Bennie Brannon Bobbie Louise Templeton Ezhra Jean Norman Clifton Bradford Honores Alicia Jean Chastain

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