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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
1
Rural two lane roads 16 to 20 feet wide create hazardous crossing distances for tractors and trucks. Tests show 72 to 100 foot crossing ranges at 60 mph traffic, risking close passes. With trailers, crossing times lengthen and drivers must ensure oncoming traffic has space to pass safely. Clearing intersections and keeping driveways visible improves rural highway safety.
Veterans retired from the Armed Forces who have not filed for VA disability compensation are urged to claim. They may switch from retirement pay to VA disability if it is financially advantageous, with rights to basic retirement benefits like commissary and dependents medical care preserved. Severely disabled enlisted personnel often gain more from VA compensation.
Norman OKools A total of 3222 students were named to the spring Honor Roll at the University of Oklahoma. Among them was Larry Lynn Francis who lived in Wellington as a child. 234 posted straight A averages. Eligibility requires at least a B average in 12 credit hours with no unsatisfactory or incomplete grades. Students on the Honor Roll represent about one fifth of the main campus enrollment.
Charlie Fronterhouse 80 died July 4 in a Mangum nursing home after a three week illness. He lived in Needwood before moving to Plainview in 1943 and retired from farming in 1950. Born Feb 17 1888 near Caney Okla he married Alice Lovett in 1908. Funeral July 6 at 3 p m at Mangum Church of Christ. burial Rose Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife four sons five daughters 45 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Nevada is admitted as the 36th state, expanding the United States and marking a milestone in its federal status. The admission follows congressional approval and ceremonial events as statehood is formalized.
The Wellington Leader advertises a postal notice dated August 25 1908 under the act of March 3 1879. Editor publisher H Deskins Wells lists annual subscription price five dollars outside of trade territory with tariff details for territorial delivery.
John Forbis, Collingsworth County Savings Bonds chair, reports 1968 five month sales totaling $58,790 with county fine sales at $3,400, achieving 45 percent of the goal. May Texas E and H Savings Bonds and Freedom Share sales total $15,517,872, up 10.5 percent year over year. January-May sales reach $78,225,927, up 11 percent from 1967.
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