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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
A city cooking program concludes its meal focused lectures after a sequence of sessions. The initiative ran through a period of culinary instruction, wrapping up with final remarks and attendee reflections.
Following a tense session the Leader's lecturer faced questions about the Collingsworth county courthouse. Mrs Dongan compared the courthouse to Noahs ark and the old Minden Louisiana courthouse, urging Wellington to secure a new building before it collapses. The exchange reflected broader concerns over local civic infrastructure and aging facilities.
A male chauffeur confessed to abducting a child and strangling the victim. The admission came after police linked the suspect to the crime scene and recovered items tied to the case. Prosecutors consider severe charges and await formal arraignment.
Magese McNaie of Washington leads survey work at Wellington with Clowke in charge. They advance toward the 100th meridian, placing markers along the boundary. Ma McNair says the survey will not finish before November. Accompanied by Lill Scruggs and Hollis men, they establish temporary headquarters prior to resuming work.
May 21 Belgrade reports sixty people wounded with five fatally, following anti Italian beta clashes. Police detained several students and forty eight laborers as participants in the unrest.
Dabney White of Tyler, former Texas Ranger and publisher, and current president of Gunners Insurance, visited Wellington yesterday. He recalled joining the Rangers after a health crisis and a stern captain’s warning, then described his journalism days at Tyler Tribune and his current work writing political pieces for a Houston paper.
Crowd expected at Bedford Harrison as former Paris High court mentor leads Lake Leasysng teams. Aus aces American to raise level. audience anticipates big high school matchups amidst turnover and new leadership.
A garbled OCR fragment references auctions, athletic events, and civic notices around Pomona and Welington, noting a public invitation from the Frans King post and school sports optimism. It mentions a duel, wards, and regional contest expectations with scattered proper nouns and dates.
Houston May event plans a $40,000 rodeo show with $10,000 in prizes during the Democratic National Convention period. Honorary judge Will Rogers and judges W. W. Bill Sterling Reece Lockett Lewis Jones are named. top stunt riders line up as the full program nears release.
May 41 dispatch reports Governor Moody denying stays for Juan and Bill Smith, with Lawrence Davenport’s request refused. The sitly day atay for execution remains planned after midnight as authorities move to resolve the case amid unclear details. A separate note covers the Ballon Race ending in Pittsburgh as Captain Kepner’s Number one balloon lands in Weema Virginia at 6 10 am.
Bill Sims closed a deal Thursday to own the Strickland Barber Shop on the east side of the square. Sims is well known in the city after two years at Starkey Barber Shop, moved here from Fort Worth, and will make Wellington his permanent home. Strickland and family will depart Saturday for Phoenix to visit relatives.
A gala dance was disrupted by a brazen robbery as masked bandits looted guests and jewelry then fled. The attackers cut telephone lines to delay police, leaving guests stunned and reluctant to speak about losses amid fear of publicity. Police later faced a lack of immediate contact as reporters arrived.
Senator Earle B. Mayfield will speak at the Wellington courthouse on Thursday, June 7 at 8:00 p m. The junior U S senator and Texas candidate for re election will outline Senate achievements and his campaign platform during a statewide tour. Supporters in Wallington and Cosworth County plan a welcoming reception.
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