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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

2

Sumnerwood Eagles Take Kelton Pair In Slugging Week

The Sumnerwood Eagles defeated Kelton girls 15 11 and beat Kelton boys 35 20 at home. Boots Sechrist led with 16 points and Turner 13 as fouls slowed the game. Samnerwood travels to Carey Friday. Carey junior team beat Samberwood 27 7.

Samnerwood Eagles Kelton Eagles Sumnerwood Girls Faye Waller Pauline Rainey Tor Boots Sechrist Turner Sumnerwood Carey Cardinals Samberwood Samherwood Dodson

Lutie by Arlene Young visits and local picks

Mr and Mrs Dick Sweat of Wellington hosted guests at the Sweat home. Lutie attendees to a Carey game included Mollye Ann McWhirter Lynn Mae Lowry Nellie Florence Jolly Estelle Peeples Pauline Rainey John Rainey and Arlene Young. December travel notes mention Fort Worth Kilgore and a California fact about Death Valley and Mount Whitney 80 miles apart.

Dick Sweat Wellington Rufus Sweat Lee Roark Billye Lee Roark Joe Rountree Claude Simpson Ruben Rountree Jess Deger Childress Lutie Carey Mollye Ann McWhirter Lynn Mae Lowry Nellie Florence Jolly Estelle Peeples Pauline Rainey John Rainey

Feeding Turkeys for Christmas Fattening on Pasture and Grain

Poultryman George P. McCarthy from Texas A and M Extension says pasture grazing plus a scratch grain mix of corn barley wheat and oats best fattens mature turkeys for Christmas. USDA tests show this method works if birds are in good condition by late October with hopper feeding and two daily oat meals in final weeks.

George P. McCarthy Texas A. and M. College Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture Texas Poultry McCarthy

Birth Announcement for Naomi Van Dell

Mr and Mrs Charles F Smith announce the birth of their daughter Naomi Van Dell born Monday December 5 weighing eight pounds one half ounce The parents reside in the community and share joy at the arrival of their new baby girl

Charles F. Smith al Laughter

Two Rural School Trustees Named By County Board

The County Board in its regular meeting appointed two trustees to rural school boards. J. H. Hunt filled the unexpired term of John Ingram on the Midway Board after Ingram’s resignation. Jess Barton was named to fill Doyal Aaron’s term at Cross Roads school following Aaron’s death. The rest of the session covered routine business.

J. H. Hunt John Ingram Midway Mr. Ingram Jess Barton Doyal Aaron Cross Roads

LILLIE By JOSEPHINE HALL LILLIE

Mrs. C. O. Fike of Plainview visited Saturday with her aunt Mrs. C. B. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snyder visit Snyder’s parents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Lowe. Zelma Hall of Wellington spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Graham went to Shamrock on a business trip Monday. D Ett Farrar visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chambliss Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. D. Burkhalter visited Sunday with Mrs. Burkhalter's mother Mrs. Duke of Wellington. Mrs. J. W. Peeples of Wellington spent Saturday with Mrs. C. S. Graham.

C. O. Fike Plainview Graham Bill Snyder Walter Chambliss D. Burkhalter

Odd Fellows Urged to Attend December Lodge Meetings

Fred Kersten reports that the Odd Fellows lodge plans December sessions with degree conferrals and officer elections. Officers urge every member to attend all sessions this month, stressing the lodge’s importance. A side note mentions pythons are sold to zoos by the foot, about $10 per foot for a 25 foot specimen.

Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Lodge Fred Kersten

Farm Security Notes on Pork Roasting Times

Farm notes advise cooking pork 25 to 30 minutes per pound in a moderate oven with variations for roast shape and boneless cuts. Test doneness with a skewer. juices should be clear and no pinkness. Emphasizes cooking roasts at moderate temperatures for tenderness and juiciness, while slow cooking avoids toughness.

Campbell announce birth of Frankie Sue December 2

Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell announce the birth of their daughter Frankie Sue born Friday December 2 weighing eight pounds three ounces Shanghai shows several skyscrapers built by American developers.

Frank Campbell Frankie Sue

Furniture dealer catalogs a bustling holiday scene in town

The Sullivan Furniture & Implement Company advertises a busy season with Christmas lights, furniture sales, and goods from Farmalls to oil stoves. It notes community pride, local shoppers, and multiple customers purchasing items from beds to rugs as the store promotes price and quality.

Wellington Dallas

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