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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
6
Ellison Park will open Thursday June 1 following major upgrades announced by Bara Handley. The wading pool will be open 2 PM to 7 PM under Mrs. Tom Stall supervision with equipment painted and repaired.
The Breuler-Feeder Movement collaborates with home economists and dietitians across the state to promote the Safe Diet, stressing lean meat daily with liver weekly, milk and vegetables, to prevent pellagra. Dr. Joseph Goldberger's work supports the approach, advocating year round inclusion of pellagra preventive foods like meat milk greens and cow peas.
Claude Savage notes rural carriers connect government to rural communities and provide many extra services beyond duties. Attendees registering at the meeting include John A. Martin of Shamrock who plans retirement in September after long service and a list of attendees from towns like Amarillo Kirkland and Shamrock.
Buck Creek School announces closing activities for the year. An operetta titled Over a Garden Wall will involve all primary students under Miss Mildred Clement and the June 6 closing program. A school picnic follows on Friday as part of a year noted for standardization and Interscholastic League success including first place in Choral Singing. Principal Ed Brown hails the year and praises staff Miss Dorothy McMinn and Miss Clement for their roles.
Rainfall of one quarter to one half inch fell Sunday in several communities including Homer Aimerson's Plymouth area and the Lillie Salt Fork regions, easing crop damage in some fields though replanting is unlikely in others. Two rain caused accidents occurred near Buck Creek and a Williamson County car overturned north of Wellington, injuring no one. Fire damaged a Wellington home kitchen and a Texaco station awning after water leaked into an electric conduit shorting wires.
The speaker cited figures like Jane Addams and Father Flanagan, praising their lasting legacies built on helping others. He noted they are remembered for their selfless work rather than personal gains, highlighting Hull House efforts and Bert Town foundations.
Wellington Group notes the Wellington Rotary Club events at the polar International in Cleveland from June 10 to 24. In New York the group plans to attend the World's Fair. Mr Richards will represent Collingsworth Motor Company where he is employed at the National Day celebration.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wells, longtime Shinnery School teachers, were appointed principal and intermediate teacher at Chalk Hill School fifteen miles southeast of Paducah in Cattle County. The district recently built a $25,000 facility with gym and auditorium. They will study at Texas Tech this summer for advanced degrees and bring nine years of teaching experience to the district.
At Texas A and M Spur Agricultural Experiment Station more than 26000 Texans have toured the Spur substation since water conservation work began. The staff conducted Field Week with personal attention to visitors instead of a single large event to promote soil and water conservation and the use of West Texas feeds by livestock.
Three Schools segment lists vocal solo "I Would Be True" by George Graham valedictorian Errene Dowell address "A Sense of What Is Vital" by Rev. Lance Webb of Shamrock First Methodist presen tation of diplomas Carl Chaudoin benediction L A Carter.
A new community house will be built on the current American Legion hall site using native stone. Architect's drawing is on display in the Sullivan Furniture and Implement Co. window for public viewing.
Plans for a women's encampment began with a committee appointed by Mrs. J. W. Masten Mrs. Wayne Laycock and Mrs. Ike Rogers. The event will include instruction and entertainment and is expected to coincide with a 4-H event with dates to be announced.
Collingsworth and Crownover families welcome Raymond Caroll born May 24 weighing seven and a half pounds. T W Watsons announce Cecil Don born May 27. RB D Oldhams welcome Joy Jeanette born May 27 weighing seven pounds eight ounces.
Ernest Lewis post commander says the Legion and Auxiliary Unit regular business meeting will be held Thursday evening. He urges all members to attend this June 1 gathering.
Sheriff Claude McKinney returned Friday from Phoenix with Darrell Royal who was indicted by the grand jury. Royal, from near Loco, was held by Arizona officers and released on a $1000 bond after arrival.
Panhandle Plains Historical Society plans lifelike plaster figures of real Indians and cowboys for its Canyon museum. Chief Sky Eagle will be shown near a mounted buffalo, with a Fred Scott statue to follow in full regalia.
Mayor Frank Hague urged Jer sey City residents to attend Americanization Day but did not appear at the celebration. He chose to attend a baseball game instead, missing his scheduled address.
Wellington minister Guy N. Wood of the Church of Christ will lead morning and evening revival services on Sunday June 4 discussing Idlers and Failure of Denominationalism. He recently concluded revivals in Wichita Falls El Reno and Erick Oklahoma Bonham Handley and McLean, with more planned including Lovington Hobbs New Mexico and towns in Texas and Oklahoma. He expects to be away most of the summer.
All children of the primary department will take part in a Children’s Day program at the Independent Mission on Sunday June 4 at 11 am. Mrs. Robert Posey directs. An evening mission program by WFMS women follows. Public invitation extended for both services. Guest pastor at the church last.
The 60 year old playwright and director is announced as the winner of the National achievement award from the Chi Omega sorority for the year 1938.
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