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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
5
Felix Handley reports the city water system pumped 1,057,000 gallons on Monday July 4 with over one million gallons on Thursday Friday and Saturday as well. Sunday dipped below the mark. He notes plans to visit Boston for cooler weather and comments on local historic sites and cattle drives in the Southwest.
In Austin, officials from Gov John Connally to patrolmen urged safe driving during the July 4 holiday period amid a tense week after the long Independence Day celebration.
Wellington Elementary hosts weekly summer program sponsored by 1054 Study Club. In June an average of 25 students from six grades attended. third through fifth grade students were in the majority. Patricia Thomas and Kathi Riker assist librarians with circulation and music. Storytelling schedule spans July and August with local volunteers guiding readings and recordings for ages.
Mrs. Keva Lou Holley, former Wellington resident, is appointed Acting Director of Hardin-Simmons University's Student Financial Aid Office in Abilene. She coordinates counseling and awarding of National Defense and University loans including Federal Work-Study and Educational Opportunity grants.
Survivors listed include husband Marion Phillips of Portland Oregon and son Royal Paper at Portland. Other names include Robert M. Plibs o garpere Painiat ips of At Wall and Mrs Gerald L Hare of Knob Noster. Additional survivors are a brother and three sisters.
Dr Laycock stressed individual responsibility to support local schools and colleges to keep pace with changing times. He linked education to freedom and civilization, noting progress since his high school graduation while humorously commenting on science, social trends, and a future that arrives today.
Mrs Wattam vivre pstyd OnE Wellington Mrs W H Moates of Carey Mrs W W Hecka thorne of eer ee Jean King of Claude A Black of Amarillo C A Black PH Lubbock and Elmer Black of Wellington referenced in a social snippet highlighting residents and connections across towns.
The IG Safety Association urges planning summer activities with safety as a priority. It promotes practical precautions to reduce risk and encourage responsible recreation during the season.
Elsie V. Atkinson longtime Quail resident died June 26 in San Diego California. Widow of William I. Atkinson builders of the Quail settlement she survived by seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Atkinsons were early settlers who introduced cotton farming to the sandy region and helped shape the Quail community’s growth.
Pampa residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Marion Phillips on Saturday. Relatives Elmer Melton Hubert Phillips and friend Mrs. Tommy Stall were listed among attendees. After services here the body was taken to Walters Oklahoma for burial.
Miss Joyce Alexander of Lu Tie appears on the dean's honor roll at Texas Technological College for the spring semester. A junior majoring in home economics education, she also attends Tech's summer session. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Alexander.
G D Thomas of the Lutie community plans to travel to Plainview on Friday July 8 to watch his grandson Luther G Thomas compete in the annual Soap Box Derby. Luther is 14 and the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas.
Texas livestock health officials report intensified eradication efforts for screwworms in the Mission area and a wider Brooks Goliad Beeville corridor with six and twelve confirmed cases respectively. They urge ranchers to report sore throat blister or hoof lesions promptly to curb a rising stomatitis outbreak.
The article outlines irrigation management focusing on when to irrigate how much to apply and how to apply efficiently. It covers filling the soil root zone pre planting using soil feel tests to gauge moisture and timing to avoid runoff and ensures furrow size matches slope and row type. Local Soil Conservation office staff offer design help to reduce costs.
The Collingsworth summer youth baseball program completed its fourth week on Friday July 1 with minimal movement in standings. In Little League the Twins lead. Pony League has the Cardinals atop the Astros. Pee Wee division is led by the Yankees.
Three members of the Lutie families earned dean’s honors this semester. Joel Lowry, UT Dental School Houston, Janice Rountree Lowry, UH junior, and Neal Lowry, Texas Tech pre-med student, all made dean’s lists. Parents are Mrs. Jack Lowry and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rountree.
An old style ad promises rapid itch relief with Itch Me Not antiseptic lotion for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. The ad notes quick drying action and a 48¢ price at Parsons Drug with a claim of germ killing to speed healing.
Regional CEO Director Bill Crook of Austin cautioned Head Start administrators that they will be under continuous review by his Austin offices to remedy any program deficiencies identified by on site evaluations. He noted no bad audits or misappropriation found so far and aims to maintain that record.
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