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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
5
Tax guidance for 1919 1920 filings targets cotton farmers and stockmen. Advises filing between January 1 and March 15 1920 with Form 1040 A or 1040 and outlines income thresholds for singles and married filers. Mentions local deputy collectors and urges immediate action with careful accounting of cotton revenue and deductions.
Sunday at 10 A M Sunday school led by R F Curry with 11 A M and 7 2 M services by the pastor. Morning message What think ye of Christ Evening Greatest need of Wellington. Stewards meet 2 PM. teachers and officers 4 PM. Quarterly conference postponed until the presiding elder can attend. The pastor invites all to report sickness and to help the needy and distressed.
Mrs. Hattie Terry aged 74 died at her home on Saturday January 10 and was buried at Wellington Cemetery at 3 pm. The Rev Culpepper pastor of the Baptist church conducted the funeral. A resident of Wellington for five years she lived alone most of that time. She leaves three daughters and their husbands, A. O. Marchbanks of Childress, H. A. Marchbanks of Gibson County, and Geoff Blanton of Lackney, who thank neighbors for their assistance and kindness.
The piece argues women may skip paying poll tax as they cannot vote in final elections. It notes this may hold true in states where party strength decides outcomes. In Texas a Democratic nomination is effectively decisive, making payment arguably unnecessary.
In Wellington a coal shortage endangers sixteen thousand residents as only about ten cars have arrived since winter, despite wires to fuel officials promising rapid relief. The Superintendent and local directors have not yet supplied coal, leaving families in zero weather and prompting continued appeals to higher authorities.
Shorter notice shows two prime south side lots offered by A W Skelton to rent or build. Churchy style plea mentions Ed Riley and a location at 25 with a sister pointing influence.
Plan outlines cautious deep test on the Barnes Barnes Buster leases with no location changes. Geologist THUS P CONVERSE notes extensive preparatory work, anticipated expenses, and field lab testing to avoid wildcat failure. Pastor Browning and CoL Browning address church access for colored worship, offering alternative Sunday service locations.
A farewell party at the Misses Clay home honored Hessie Pritehard on the eve of her departure for Arizona. Guests included Annie D. Howell Bessie Pritchard Mildred Richardson and gentlemen Joe Fuller Aubrey Dobbs Ernest Griffith Glenn Cox and Mr Forrester. A ukulele trio led by Reda Clay Annis D Howell and Bessie Pritchard performed as games were played and a fruit course was served.
The notice warns that January 24 is the final day to pay automobile tax without penalty. After this date a 26 percent penalty applies. Tax Collector Carpenter urges timely payment to avoid fines.
Amarillo will launch a new daily newspaper called The Tribune in February. The Tribune Co. is a $100,000 incorporation building a brick plant at Sixth and Fillmore. R H Nichols will be editor and Eugene Thompson named general manager with prior ties to major Texas papers.
A resident from the North argues Wellington, Texas, needs sanitary clubs, cleaner streets, and better rail connections. He urges locals to fund and organize improvements, including paving, trash removal, and a railroad link to boost trade and prosperity.
Guy Waggoner buys a Ford type airplane for ranch use and travel. He hires a pilot to fly until he masters air navigation. The plane is praised for dependability and stable service as he pilots over his ranch and surrounding areas.
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