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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
5
Voters are urged to cast absentee ballots by December 14 for the December 18 election on forming a Collingsworth County Hospital District and issuing $150000 in bonds. The measure concerns St. Joseph's Hospital run by Dominican Sisters for 33 years and its impact on county health.
The Winston County Journal notes the 1970 FBI Uniform Crime Report showing Mississippi among the two states with the lowest crime rate 863.4 crimes per 100000, far below the national 2740. North Dakota ranks slightly higher at 846.1, while neighbors Alabama 1865.4 Louisiana 2404.7 and Tennessee 1888.3.
Governor Preston Smith seeks a third term amid a crowded field in Texas politics. Ralph Yarborough hints at a possible run for governor or Senate, while Wayne Connally enters the lieutenant governor race. Harold Sanders and Joe Christie also weigh bids, with Republicans pressing a top to bottom government cleanup. Courts rule on juries and death penalty cases as a new court surtax funds crime control. An auto dealer licensing dispute in Corpus Christi ends with a withdrawal of protest.
DE SCOTT criticizes proposed government involvement in medical practice and postal systems under congressional study. The writer warns of taxpayer burden, class-based service differences, and political corruption influencing public funds and campaigns.
December fund raising events in Texas feature a $1 000 per couple reception with Hubert Humphrey and Wilbur Mills and a $25 dinner. Secretary Bob Bullock resists removal. Texas marks bicentennial kickoff at the Dallas Los Angeles game. DPS stores 168 979 criminal records via Project SEARCH. December 5 11 is Texas Consumer Week amid vending commission law talks in four cities.
The piece calls on all to contribute to party decorations as rush buys fill the store. It notes a popular perfume remains unadvertised and mentions last minute shoppers seeking a $10 bottle of "Something."
The Wellington State Bank promotes holiday gifting options including crisp new bills money orders travelers checks and U S Savings Bonds. Shop Wellington merchants for Christmas and support local business this season.
Local clubs and organizations such as Nazarene Board Prairie Meetings Home Demonstration Club Garden Club Quail Knitting Club Wellington Norwood and Shamrock Tournament events are listed alongside Memphis and Comanche District activities. Scout Troop 32 Kiwanis and YH TRADES DAY appear with public events and visits from Santa Claus.
National Guard unit holds a battalion level inspection alongside a gun club shoot event. Participants include guardsmen from multiple companies and local shooters testing marksmanship and drill skills.
A compact rundown lists a North Texas research demonstration meet with City Council and Scout Court of Honor events. It names a Quail Homemaker Dinner, a Gun Club basketball gathering, and community notes including a BYW Salad Luncheon and Legion meeting.
Local church activities list Catholic Holy Day events with Trinity Methodist Board, Men Guild and youth prayer meetings led by Norwood Brownies and Juniors Cadette groups.
The Farmers Union Museum board gathers with representatives from Disabled American Veterans and Methodist circles to review semester tests and Christmas decorations as part of community events.
Local church and school activities fill the week with prayer meetings choir practices and holiday gatherings. Dozier Methodist and Norwood Baptist host services while Quail Norwood Kinder garten party and Wellington HDC announce tests and events for students and families.
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