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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

7

Farmer to Speak at Congress of American Industry Meeting

Lewia Morris of Grimes Iowa a lifelong farmer will address the Congress of American Industry giving the farming view on agriculture and industry. He will share a panel with Warren W Seemaker Armour Chicago and W W Wymack editor Des Moines Register and Tribune on the topic. The piece notes the value of outsiders sharing perspectives to widen understanding.

Congress of American Industry Lewia Morris Grimes Iowa Congress Warren W. Seemaker Chicago Armour Packing Firm W. W. Wymack Des Moines Register and Tribune Morris

Popular Town Names in the United States Revealed

The article lists Clinton as the most common town name with 30 post offices, followed by Chester Florence and Washington at 28 each. It notes Clayton Madison Marion Troy and others with 27 or 25 occurrences, and cites Cleveland and Springfield at 24 each among the many town names common across states.

United States Washington Springfield Paris Clinton Chester Florence Clayton Madison Marion Troy Glenwood Kingport Newport Centerville Clevelands Springfields

Clinton Names Popular Across American Towns

The passage notes many towns share the Clinton name with counts by city. It highlights New York having one Clinton while Chicago appears twice and Philadelphia and Detroit appear multiple times. It cites George Clinton as New York's first governor and vice president, and DeWitt Clinton as another New York governor and presidential candidate.

New York Madison Clinton United States

Hourly Chicago Tribune Election Night Editions

The Chicago Tribune printed 14 editions between 6 PM and the next morning totaling over a million copies. About 200 tons of paper and three tons of ink were used, with the editions requiring only 10 extra workers beyond the usual 300. All editions ran on time except one, five minutes late.

Chicago Tribune Wisconsin

Wallace Stirs New Water Facilities Program For West

Secretary Wallace advances a federal water facilities program to aid 17 western states by funding small scale irrigation through long term low interest loans and WPA assisted construction. The plan involves Soil Conservation Service guidance, possible outright grants, and a land use requirement for farmers while ensuring independence from AAA crop controls.

Washington Wallace Great Plains Congress Secretary of Agriculture Farm Security Administration Gram Bureau of Agricultural Economics Soil Conservation Service AAA Water Facilities Fund WPA COE Tahar Department of Agriculture Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Mice in Basement Provoke Humane Society Call

A worried Portland housewife pleaded for immediate animal relief sending the Humane Society wagon for mice in the basement. The caller described the issue as a basement infestation requiring urgent action.

the Humane Society of Portland, Ore

Commandment Of Love Lesson Reflection

The article discusses Christ's new commandment of love amid global hatred and oppression. It argues love should extend to enemies and oppressors, not just friends, to uplift society and counteract bigotry and violence with positive action.

Europe Jesus

Recasting The Farm By T C Richardson Secretary Texas Breeder Feeder Association

Lost motion costs both farm and factory and the cure lies in eliminating unnecessary motions. Efficient setup and continued observation boost output while reducing fatigue. Women reorganizing kitchens show how to save steps. the farm can follow by re shaping its layouts for swift work. Continues on back page.

T. C. Richardson Texas Breeder-Feeder Association

Wellington Leaders Celebrate Champs and Community

A feature of Wellington life shows citizens greeting a championship football team and a decorated city, with hometown remarks from Calvin Aaron back at work after surgery and several locals renewing The Leader subscription. Residents discuss crop conditions, Christmas readiness, and local events around Panhandle and Dozier.

Wellington Calvin Aaron J. E. Blake S. L. Cody Aberdeen E. L. Walker G. P. Shanks A. Handley W. M. Scott Loco W. H. Riley Dozier Hunter Lima Dedson Deadson Way Route 13 Luther Hill Dudley Phipps Panhandle W. A. Morrow Mra. J. C. Brooks Mra. Nein Foster Hill Tarter J. C. Phipps M. C. Pigg Helen Carson Andrew Bargmann Jimmie Richards Simmie

Odd Bits of News From The Nation and Abroad

Reports sketch a string of surreal incidents including Antoine Galsprin firing five bullets at a neighbor over music, Mrs. Harriet Cokely directing relatives to receive nothing but a bag of sand to rub themselves with, George Brooks being found in only a hat shoes and gloves after a rock crush, a chicken thief fleeing Miami with eleven young dressed chickens, and officials turning the loot over to the city jail kitchen.

Harriet Cokely New York George Brooks Sheridan, Wyo Miami Fla

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