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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

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Plans Complete For David Basketeers Clash At Quail

Plans are complete for a major basketball attraction in this section as the House of David pro team meets Quail State A. A. U. champions at Quail High School gym on Wednesday December 28 at eight. Manager George H. Johnson leads a nationally touring squad of ex college stars and Benton Harbor alumni with a strong win record. Tickets sold quickly with most of two hundred seats reserved. limited seating and temporary stands will be added. Tickets available at Quail High School and County Superintendent in Wellington. Johnson is a longtime baseball umpire and brother of Ernie Johnson, noted scout for the Boston Red Sox. He is regarded by writers as one of the top officials in the game.

House of David Quail State A. A.U Quail High School George H. Johnson Middlewest Far West Pacific Coast Excollege House of David Colony Benton Harbor Mich Carl Chaudoin Ernie Johnson New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Bas

Tweed Topper ketball Coach Praises Comedic Stunts

Mr Johnson comments on a fast set of ball handlers and a strong return from last season. He says fans will enjoy the comedy stunts during games and that critics call the team the best in years, with the same players back to represent the squad.

Johnson

New iodine antiseptic reduces iodine and alcohol

The American Druggist notes a new iodine antiseptic that is as effective as existing varieties but uses less iodine and alcohol and does not sting.

American Druggist Magazine

How to Choose and Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey

Practical guidance from poultry specialists on selecting a young turkey, judging quality, and determining size for guests. Steps cover roasting methods, pan choices, temperature, and timing with tips on turning, basting, and judging doneness by juices and tenderness.

Chicago organist sues wife for cruelty in divorce

Robert Herrick, organist in a Chicago hotel, sued his wife for divorce on cruelty grounds. He alleged she pulled out all the organ stops during his playing. George Durkee of Elgin, weary of repair after a crash, placed fence posts on hinges so the fence falls with little damage.

Robert Herrick Chicago George Durkee Elgin Cara

Plan On Making Farm Adjustment in Texas

College Station. W E Morgan, economist from Texas A and M College Extension Service, warns of a hard agricultural adjustment for Texas. He cites low 1939 40 wheat prices and a persistent cotton surplus with poor staple quality, urging early planning for economic structural adjustment to meet ongoing farm challenges.

College Station Texas W. E. Morgan Texas A. and M. College Etension Service Morgan United States AAA Morfan

Houselog notes church visit and weekend social links

Rev S T Greenwood held services for a well attended weekend program, with a Saturday night shower. Local residents visited families including the Roberts, Lewis, Simpson, and Garrett households. Recital attendees from Wellington and Shamrock were noted along with weekend visitors and dinners.

S. T. Greenwood

Shipleys and Lindleys Attend Wellington Services

Mr. and Mrs. A C Shipley and family and Mr. and Mrs. H E Lindley and family of near Wellington attended services here Saturday night.

A. C. Shipley H. E. Lindley Wellington

Nowlins Attend Uncle's Funeral in Greenville

Mr and Mrs A G Nowlin left Tuesday for Greenville after word of the death of Mrs Nowlin's uncle C M Portwood. The funeral will be held Wednesday in Greenville. Mrs Gerald Tweatt of Antarillo accompanied the Nowlins to Greenville.

A. GL. Nowlin Greenville

Young Siren statue wins prize in garden ornament design

The carved stone figure titled Young Siren depicting a child riding a fish was designed by Miss Pernatrick of Baltimore as a garden ornament and received a cash prize.

Miss Pernatrick Baltimore

Austrian chemist unveils matches lightable six hundred times

An Austrian inventive chemist has developed matches capable of being lit about 600 times. The breakthrough promises longer lasting utility and could impact daily use and emergency preparedness.

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David Basketeers Glenda Farrell Miss Farrell You Leader Merry Christmas Cal Sugg Margaret Moser H. D Turkey Santa Claus U. S. Department of Agriculture C. W. Roberts, JR J. H. Simpson Cora Smith Shamrock Bill Smith Robert Karnes Billye Smith Nellie Mae Karnes James Garrett Buck Creek C. W. Roberts Dale Bob Stephenson M. C. Pigg Fyuw. Liudson Gene Thompson Wind Lillie Nowlins Uncle Bryan Denley Prop Land of the Free Home of the Brave J.C. Wooldridge Company R. Pinkston
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