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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1967
Page
1
The article explains greenbug reproduction and survival at different temperatures, noting rapid buildup possible in warm spells. It states 25-50 greenbugs per foot may require treatment and lists malathion methyl parathion as controls, with heavier use above 60 degrees and cautions on cost.
In Clarendon the Salt Fork Classic featured Quail and Bobwhites games from December 14 to 18. Wellington beat Bobwhites 82 31 with Mary Lou Holton leading 28. Bobwhites later beat Hedley 54 29 as Stella Johnson scored 23. The Bobwhites fell to Memphis 50 4 with Paula Langley 26 for Quail and Sue Melton 24 for Memphis. Quails fell to Clarendon 61 58 led by Jerrell Fielding 24 and Monroe 26 for Clarendon, then lost to Slaton 88 78 as Fielding scored 26. They beat White Deer 64 49 behind Benny Carson 18.
A reader notice from the Wellington Leader announces its publication location Wellington Texas with postal details and editor publisher H Deskins Wells. Subscription rates are listed for the local territory and terms.
Scout Troop 31 held a court of honor at the National Guard Armory on December 18. Officers and boys attended, exchanged gifts, and several scouts earned merit badges in hiking, first aid, signaling, and more. Present were Gary Brown Joe Shrubs Lupepe Whitten Ray Aguilar with Jason Jeffrey guest. Scoutmaster Gus Allen led the meeting with John Parker Roy Jeffrey. photos were taken and games followed under Father Pat Burke. The troop resumes January 8.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Paul Edward Franklin 20 of Blair and Patti Denise Herron 18 of Mangum on November 3, Charles Edward McIntosh 26 of Wellington and Esther Lasandra Byrd 19 of Wellington on November 27, George Luther Blakley 40 of Eakly and Lucy Ann Adams 25 of Oklahoma City on December 8, Sidney B. Jackson Jr 39 and Virginia E. Thomas dated December 13, John Marvin Wallingford 26 of Amarillo and Andrea Kathleen Smith 23 of Amarillo on December 14. The passage also notes global newspaper circulation details.
Wellington High School teams earned honors at the Salt Fork Classic in Clarendon. The girls took third and the boys finished second. Mary Lou Holton led Wellington girls with 33 points in the title run, while Andy Heward topped Wellington boys with 22 and 20 in two games. The Rockettes defeated White Deer 58 to 44 for third, and Slaton edged Wellington in the final.
The report notes Stella Jonn and Aay Teaeh among participants from Wing. Also recognized are Clark, Feral Fielding, and Cary Neeley Quail. Andy Howard named best defensive player of the tournament.
G O Hoffman reports pricklypear is a severe problem on 20 million acres of Texas rangeland and a lesser problem on an additional 55 million acres. Extension range weed control methods are available and Pears alist. com offers potent control resources.
The gas tax refund of 4 cents per gallon for farm use will be claimed as a tax credit on annual income tax reports due by April 18. Credits now include lubricating oil and diesel fuels used outside highway vehicles. Former filing period was July 1 to June 2. first full year under the new system is 1988. Farmers should obtain IRS publication 308 from the IRS district director or local extension office.
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