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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
4
In a Wellington column, Deskins Wells notes recent community deaths casting a dimmer Christmas for families. He praises local talents, reports on the West Theatre revival with The Shining Hour, and commends I. D. Russell as a standout Wellington back in the Phillips game.
I D Russell praised as best leader of men on the field since Frank Cocke era. Frank Cocke observed Rocket-Phil lips game and opined Phillips could beat Amarillo. W W Vernon, age 83, jokes on longevity records and celebrates 57th wedding anniversary next June 16. Christmas greetings and hospital notices conclude the piece.
Mrs. Sadie Holland of Wellington and W. A. Parsons of Sumnerwood are among survivors. Also listed are J. E. Parsons of Decatur and George Garlets of Amarillo. Additional relatives include a brother, three sisters, eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a great great grandson.
The Post promotes an All-Star game to benefit the Post treasury. Wellington's lineup features Don Leach, Jimmie Bowen, Hiram Cudd, Junior Cudd, Gene Maddox, Wayne Benson, Quince Fulton, Junior Melton, Fred Cox Jr, Boyd Williams, with decisions pending on the full back. Proceeds support the newspaper treasury.
Mrs. H R Yount of Brunswick County North Carolina has used the same cedar as a Christmas tree for five consecutive holidays. Planted as a small seedling it started 15 inches high and was moved between indoors and outdoors each year with decorations evolving from table top to floor display and finally an outdoor lighted tree.
The item notes a potential appearance by Joe Willoughby this weekend and states his attendance is not confirmed. It implies plans depend on his ability to travel or participate. The band or group awaiting him would adjust schedules if he confirms.
Mrs Pat Jordan of Portales New Mexico underwent a major operation at St Josephs Hospital this week in a reported medical procedure.
Classified items advertise hauling needs with Lloyd Hornsby contact and a Christmas price cut on a home at Childress and 11th. J Mc Broome offers a large sale on furniture toys and related items at Senneca Viyers shop with phone 365M. City bids invited for rent on 130 acres near Wellington with a January 6 1947 deadline.
Funeral services for Mrs. E D Clay of Wellington were held at the Methodist Church with Rev C C Armstrong presiding. She active in the Rebekah Lodge for over four decades supported farm families and church activities. Survived by a son Guy E B Clay a daughter Mrs Harnest Griffith a daughter Mrs Emmett Bond three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial followed in Wellington Cemetery with Kelso Funeral Home in charge.
The notice directs mailing children to the City Secretary in Wellington Texas. Mayor Pink Sullivan and Secretary Jennie Williams are named in the document. A second year option is included.
The note lists winners and album names including Merry Christmas by Bing Crosby and Begin The Beguine by Night and Day. It mentions Herbie Fields and Russ Case among artists with catalog numbers 20-2036 and 20-1940 and invites hearing these and many others at the venue.
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