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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
1
Thursday evening at 8:30 over sixty persons attended the second Singsong at the city park. The City Federation sponsors the series with Miss Tomazene Dukeminier and Miss Mary Lewis handling promotion to invite county residents to enjoy free weekly singing and foster community harmony.
A 1931 perspective notes the United States faced a homicide rate of 10.8 per 100000, far higher than Canada and British cities. The piece frames rising violent deaths as a indictment of American civilization, contrasting deaths from auto accidents and fires with murders.
The piece notes that despite progress in reducing disease deaths, external violence now causes over 100,000 deaths annually. It argues street life in American cities is as dangerous as an African jungle, given the surrounding perils and higher mortality from violence.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Dickson, senior chaplain of the A E F in France, condemns 52 American World War textbooks as distorting the war. He argues most texts praise American soldiers and generals, inflating victories and belittling allies, and warns such bias harms national image. He calls for accurate, balanced history rather than sensationalism.
The spoof suggests Leap Year 1982 brings chances for women with stable employment. It humorously notes other global jokes about divorces disarmament and invention debates while poking at old trends and expectations.
A July 4 reflection asks how George Washington would view modern America and urges a revival of simple living and genuine patriotism. It contrasts proud progress with a troubling rise in crime and wealth disparities among the nation’s people.
A British phonograph dealer rigs a horn on the telephone mouthpiece so customers hear any selection and choose records they like after hearing them.
A whimsical contest features a 1929 tale where a man covers a 280000 loan with stock worth 400000 before a crash. Bank collapse later reduces his credit to 86000, then he buys back securities and ends with the same stock and 6000 cash, prompting debate on gain or loss. The piece mocks bill collectors and local politics with satirical vignettes.
A field agent surveys farmer needs and wishes in the county to tailor advertising offerings. The plan aims to lower living costs for farmers by matching items they want with advertiser products. Fragments note Mastodon jawbone find near Wellington and a moved chicken house at the Cummings farm. Avlie once sited as postal HQ and a buggy delivery point.
The Ferst Christian Church reports active programs across departments led by Pastor Rev Campbell and Mrs Roberts guiding intermediates. A Bible school picnic is planned Thursday with everyone asked to bring baked goods and attend.
Miss Marie Warmbler rolled a v total score of 648 to break the world singles record in the women's international bowling tournament in St Louis. Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Curtis, oldest merchant in Rusk Texas, completed her fiftieth year in business there.
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