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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
5
County health officer Dr. Moss cites deplorable sanitary conditions in Wellington and warns drastic orders may be issued if merchants and citizens do not unite to clean up. He notes typhoid fever already plagues nearby towns and warns the disease could spread if Wellington remains unclean.
Community continues after a gap with the reappearance of a Waters program. Notable attendees, local venues, and return plans mark this July and August sequence in the ongoing cultural project.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Tuesday in the basement area of the church. Miss Inez Lene led the session, reports were read, and refreshments were served. A business meeting is planned for Tuesday July 0 at 3:90 p.m. and all officers and members are urged to attend.
Miss Maggie Leslie daughter of Myra Jas A Leslie earned the highest altitude by a woman in Northwest Texas as she rode as a passenger with aviator Carl Bentsen on a return trip from Hollis over Childress. The aircraft reached a little over 7000 feet with Leslie elated and amazed at the flight.
A town survey shows rapid growth in Wellington with modern residences rising in the southwest area. Homes under construction include those of Whit Johnson G W Poteet Joe Stowell Paul Starr K T Richardson and W J Parrigen TOC Fuller plans to begin areaidenes next Monday as locals watch the town expand.
Reported from Mangum date line detailing Wellington's four losses over a stretch including a fourteen inning victory over heat. Mangum teams won Friday and Saturday, leaving Wellington unable to muster a comeback.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church for the little daughter of Haney and Mon, with Rev C Browning officiating. Interment followed in Wellington Cemetery as friends extend sympathy to the grieving family.
The infant of Mrs. George Strode died Thursday with burial held this morning. A year ago the child’s father died in a fall from a water tank, leaving the family in sorrow and garnering community sympathy.
Stockholders are informed that the directors ordered converting all company assets to cash and dissolving the corporation. The liquidation plan directs shareholders to file their claims within 90 days, after which assets will be distributed among stockholders pro rata.
Citizens are urged to gather at the courthouse next Tuesday at 8:30 PM to discuss and act on placing Wellington on the map as a center for a promising Panhandle oil field. The meeting seeks public input on related community matters.
The fragment discusses oil geology and field operations north of Wellington, mentioning drilling, wells, and a United Driling and Development Company venture. It notes the need for practical, informed discussion of geology and oil production and hints at regional drilling activity without providing complete details.
Bradshaw, foreman at the Leader for months, will travel Saturday to Dallas to consult a specialist and visit his children. His health has faltered, forcing a temporary departure from work, and he leaves behind many friends in the city. John M. Holt will arrive Monday from Snyder to fill Bradshaw's position in the Leader office.
The Church of the Nazarene announces a three day Salvation tally starting Friday July 2 with an open air service Saturday at 3 30 and three services Sunday including a 11 o clock dedication by Rev J Walter Hall district superintendent A missionary rally Sunday at 4 led by Rev and Mrs C H Wiman outgoing missionaries to Japan A former pastor Rev Jarrell may attend and lead in song services expected many visitors with feast on the grounds end note by TL PHILS pastor
The column mentions Wellington and Dodson county offices with Republican sentiment and a forecast of a Republican ticket outcome. It also notes business interest in governor races and a general lack of consensus on leading candidates. Classifieds include household goods for sale and sand hauling removal notices with contact details.
A lyrical fragment extols springtime bliss and healing remedies, praising dawn, love, and cheerful life. It invokes sunbeams and morning brews as soothing comforts, urging faith and renewal amid nature’s bloom.
Report notes Council aims to continue street improvements in Wellington. Plans include paving principal streets, filling low spots on main roads after rain, building and repairing culverts, and adding drainage ditches where feasible.
Farmers report Collingsworth County fields faring well despite two weeks of storms. Wheat and oats yields show improvement as dry periods recede, with overall crop prospects described as flattering for the fall harvest.
The report notes progress on a well near Wichita Falls with drilling paused during lime rock tests. The well reaches about 1600 feet. Nearby Booster well north of town faced casing issues needing cementing. once set, drilling will resume.
Miss Mary Lou Breedlove wed Winfred Lewis at the Breedlove home near Wellington in a Church of the Nazarene ceremony led by Rev. W H Philips. The couple, both students, plan to continue studies at Bet hany College after Hamblin College graduation.
David William Godwin of Fort Worth died Monday night in a local sanitarium after about two months of illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at Robertson's chapel with Rev. James K. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at East Oakwood cemetery. He was a longtime cattleman, rancher in Borden, Jones and Taylor Counties, and an early member of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association. He came to Texas in 1872 from Kentucky by horse and wagon and served as a coachman before expanding his ranch interests. he leaves three sons and his widow at his Fort Worth home.
The Wellington grocery and goods stores will close all day Monday July fourth in observance. Residents are advised to plan purchases and consider needed items beforehand.
A government survey across nine winter and five spring wheat regions shows average costs per bushel near 1.87 dollars in winter and 2.65 dollars in spring. If the guaranteed price of 2.26 dollars had matched costs, about half the farms would have lost money after freight and elevator deductions.
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