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Wellington Leader in Wellington, Texas

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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1947

Page

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Firestone Unveils Ground Grip Tractor Tire With Superior Power

Firestone introduces the Champion Ground Grip tire praised for record pulling power and longer life. The curved triple braced traction bars minimize mud buildup and deliver up to 62 percent more drawbar power and 91 percent longer wear versus straight-bar tires. J B Floyd Supply offers the new tire with versatile center bite on soft ground and smooth riding on pavement. Firestone president Harvey B Firestone Jr cites reduced farm time and costs as key benefits.

Firestone J. B. Floyd Supply Harvey 8. Firestone, Jr Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Local residents visit kin during holidays and travels

The report lists numerous homecomings and visits from Canyon area families. students Noel Cudd Jr and Barbara Wilson return between semesters. others visit relatives in Dallas Fort Worth and Wichita Falls. Several residents travel to Temple and Kellerville for medical care and church assignments.

W. T Canyon Noel Cudd Jr Junior Melton Boyd Williams Charles Hester Dorothy Jean Morgan J. W. Bishop Quail

MK and T Adds New Diesel Engines in Fort Worth Yard

The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad installed five 1000-hp diesel switch engines at its New Yards in Fort Worth completing dieselization of the yard. Diesel locomotives replace steam power in Dallas and will be delivered for Waco soon. Katy President Fraser says dieselization will improve service to the Southwest.

Fort Worth Texas Missouri-Kansas- Texas Railroad Electro-Motive General Motors la Grange Ill Dallas Waco, Tex Baldwin Locomotive Co St. Louis Katy Donald W. Fraser Southwest

Mumps on Increase Across the State

State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox reports 1750 mumps cases since January 1, up from 896 last year. He urges vaccination, isolation, school exclusion, and family physician consultation to prevent complications and protect public health.

Austin Geo. W. Cox Cox

John C Harper Named Rush Committee Member at Oklahoma A&M

John C. Harper of Wellington, a sophomore agriculture student at Oklahoma A&M College Stillwater, was named to the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity rush committee. Harper is the son of Mr and Mrs John C Harper.

John Calvin Harper John Harper Wellington Rush Lambda Chi Alpha Oklahoma A&m College Stillwater

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Firestone Company Harvey S. Firestone Joe Bullock Janice Mr. Bullock Houston J. L., Hayes Laura Lou Hayes Virginia Mary Merle Hays Wichita Falls Barbara Wilson Southwestern University Georgetown Tom Wilson J. R. Self Napa, Calif Ira Self St. Joseph's Hospital L. A. Hunt F. A. Pope Faye and Raye Ann Mrs. Hunt Mamie King Childress W. H. Lindsey Quitaque Inlaw John Lindsey Matador Lindsey Henry Daffran Sumnerwood W. F. Roberts Temple Daffron J Scott and White Clinic Mr. Roberts Mrs. Nowlin M. L. Portwood G. T. Austin Zora Dell Tommy Austin Kellerville Rev. Austin Bert MK & T Uncle Sam Vicks VapoRub Vaporus Gray’s Laundry Barney Jones John C. Harper Oklahoma A&m Fraternity Plonk Aunt Jemima ANT Jemima H. O. Wooten Grocer CO Memphis Karo Frederick Grustene Kraft D Black Eyed Peas Tariales Thrift Angel Food Oleo Uffed Shorts
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