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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

4

Skyrocket Game Film Shown In Technicolor Spotlight

Wellington Skyrockets bi district win over Lockney Longhorns captured on color film by Jack Hurst for Dr. E W Jones. The 100 foot Technicolor movie features Richard Bailey’s 76 yard TD run and key plays from Boyd Williams Don Austin and R W Estes. Films include hospital scenes and interscholastic track shots with amateur crews expanding into moviemaking.

Rocket J. W. Torremories Rockers Wellington Skyrockets Lockney Longhorns Jack Hurst Wellington E. W. Jones Leckney Mr. Hurst Boyd Williams Don Austin R. W. Estes Red Fulton John Williams Longhorn Hurst Lee Jones Jones St. Joseph's Hospital

Sidelights on Railway Freight Rates for Farm Exports

MARVIN JONES argues ICC should require blanket reductions in export freight rates for agricultural commodities to match cuts given to industry. He cites 1980 grain rate ruling and Farm Act amendments, urging parity with industry to alleviate farm discrimination and boost export traffic. The piece notes growing Southern support for reform.

Interstate Commerce Commission Lewis Secretary of Agriculture

Local Roundup Notes From Aberdeen Area

The column records a sequence of visits and family events in Aberdeen including receptions at Shamrock hospital and homes of the Johnson family. It notes the death of the baby son of Mr and Mrs Cory Bell of Harris, with the family recently relocating from the area. Mickey Martin stayed with Faye Waller, while J R Judd spent time with Earl Josten over the weekend.

J.P Bob Cody Aberdeen Warren Douglas Bob Johnson Donald Green Lowia Greenl Shamrock Hospital Wanda Fay Johnson Mildred Rose Johnson Warren B. Johnson Cory Bell Harris Mickey Martin Faye Waller J. R. Judd Earl Josten

Old Age Pension Agency Warns of Misleading Letters

Texas district supervisor James Nicholson warns old age pension recipients that outside groups send letters urging contributions to raise pensions. He clarifies the Texas Old Age Assistance Commission distributes benefits, and state plans under Governor elect W Lee O’Daniel do not require payments. The note ends with a scene of Henrietta Merrick and a party crossing the Himalayas.

Texas Old Age Assistance Commission James Fr. Nicholson TOAAC Texas Old Age Assistant Commission Texas Old Age Assistance Commission Mr. Nicholson

Lutie Man Pleased With Leader Want Ad

Vernon Willard of Lutie commented Monday that his Leader want ad, costing twenty five cents, had run once and he did not want it repeated. He noted he would leave for Corpus Christi and hoped others would share the ride.

Vernon Willard Lutie

Dozier By 2 Mrs Roy Billingsley

Church and Sunday school were well attended at both churches Sunday. Several local families and visitors were mentioned across gatherings and trips involving the Billingsleys, Schaubs, Offotts, Masseys, Brantleys, Coppages, Sewells, Blanfords, Davises, and Taylors during the weekend in the community.

Ernest Schaub Wheeler Will Gro Abilene Coppage James Murry Haskell Sewell and Mary Lee Davis Kelton W. M. Davis Worth Shields Andy Taylor Samnarwood

Farming Records Increase Income

College Station report summarizes state studies showing farmers boost income by keeping and using farm records. Economist T R Timm notes weaknesses in operations must be identified and corrected, and a record book gains value only when reviewed regularly.

College Station T. R. Timm Texas A. and M. College Extension Service Donards

Stolen stamps targeted by police with camera setup

In Raleigh North Carolina the Department of Education reported stamp thefts. A $180 automatic namera was installed to catch the thief, but the next morning the stamps and camera were gone.

Department of Education Raleigh N. C

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