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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
6
State and county farm equipment quotas are canceled under a new USDA War Hour rule. Producers may buy machinery from any state with proper certificate from local Farm Machinery Rationing Committees. Certificates require producer location and county breakdowns will be replaced by state tagging and centralized control.
Jen Hurst chair of the county salvage committee and Mayor Pink Sullivan will attend a Salvage Clinic in Amuarifia on Monday June 14. The meeting will outline future salvage duties for the 22 Panhandle counties with speakers from the Eighth Service Command and WPB General Salvage Section.
Mrs. Marguerite McCampbell announces the Personality Beauty Shop is leased to Mrs. Bess Finley and Mrs. B C Puryear. Finley has worked there for years. Puryear for months. McCampbell departs for Gainesville and then Long Beach for the summer with her daughter Thesis, visiting Lyons, Kansas.
A Ford Tudor sedan owned by George Chirk was badly damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon on the Mangum highway east of the town section. Firefighters battled the blaze after being alerted by Mr. Clark, with the headway halted. three tires and the motor may still be usable.
Capt Weyman Alvin Squyres, US Army chaplain, will preach at Midway Church Sunday morning June 6 at 11 o clock. He is stationed in San Francisco but spends most time on transport ships carrying troops. He is on a 10 day furlough visiting Mrs Squyres and their children. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs J A Lowe and formerly lived here.
The Enis Produce in Eads, one of Wellington's oldest, is leased to AL Pittman who began management May 1. Mrs. Pittman recently arrived from Oklahoma. Pittman, experienced in produce, expects rest before new work and asks customers to renew patronage, promising cooperation from Mr. Pittman and wife.
Miss Dela B Burt a Wellington teacher reports for WAAC active duty at Lubbock on Monday June 7 with training scheduled at Fort Oglethorpe June 11. She is among 27 Panhandle women entering service. Daughter of Mrs J L Burt she grew up in Wellington and has taught in local schools for ten years.
The Wellington Motor and Tractor Co was announced this week as the official Chevrolet service station in Wellington. Mickey Kendrick said no cars were for sale now but a full stock of Chevrolet parts would be carried. The firm also serves as the agency for John Deere tractors and Oldsmobile cars.
Norwood High plans Friday evening June 4 graduation to honor nineteen seniors who will receive diplomas. Superintendent Earl R. Pander notes no visiting speaker. valedictory by Kenneth Laycock and salutatory by Dorris Wischkaemper anchor the program.
Heavy rain and hail hit the southern half of the county on Wednesday night May 26, damaging fields and requiring replanting of nearly all crops planted in the first three days of the week. Moisture totals varied from one to six inches, with Wellington receiving about an inch before heavier rain south of town. North of Salt Fork River rain was lighter and did not halt next day fieldwork. The worst loss occurred along the south side in Dodson Pleasant Point Loco Hastings Swearingen area where almost all newly planted acreage will need replanting. Water stood in many fields over the weekend. This marks the first crop damage from rain or hail this year in the county.
JOPA District Director Howard Gholson warns merchants not to accept loose shoe stamps under OPA rules. He urges lenders to display a notice and note stamps are only valid for mail or under family exchange until June 15 for Stamp No 7 and from June 16 Stamp No 18 becomes valid indefinitely.
Claude McKinney notes a nurse cow in his herd produced milk with 8.8 butterfat, described as a scru b cow. The cow and calf cost him 65 dollars, and the animal yields about three gallons of milk daily. The creamy milk richness was not easily recognized.
Tire inspections must be conducted at regular intervals by authorized county inspectors. A gasoline book holders must be inspected within six months, B book within four months, and C book within three months from last inspection. Truck tires require inspection every 60 days or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. Neglect could cancel tire eligibility.
Wellington Kiwanis Club sponsors Swat The Rooster Day on Saturday June 5 to remove thousands of birds from the county and cut local poultry costs. Poultry dealers offer one day prices with prizes for largest rooster longest spur most roosters by one person farthest distance and sorriest rooster as educators warn against keeping surplus roosters while promoting breeding stock.
Coach Al Duncan reports nine games arranged for the 1943 Skyrocket season with strong non conference and conference opponents. The slate opens September 17 against White Deer at home and includes Phillips Lakeview Canadian Perryton Memphis Shamrock Crowell and a November open date to be filled.
Don B. Austin of Wellington earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Technological College at the May 1 commencement. He majored in industrial management and was a standout Red Raider football player. Two hundred eighty four degrees were awarded. he will report for U S Navy officer training soon.
John Abernathy known as Loco shot Ernest Clayton during a Monte game over a $2 debt at the W. W. Monroe house servants quarters. Abernathy surrendered to Sheriff Paul Bell and is jailed awaiting grand jury action. Clayton worked for Dr. Charles B. Jones.
T. W. Beck was knocked from a wagon when a ran away team at Warrick Feed Co. struck him. One wheel passed over his shoulder and head. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for emergency treatment and returned home. He will be confined to bed for a day or two.
Post Office employees remind county residents that applications for ration books must be mailed by June 10. Large quantities are being mailed daily, though many remain to be submitted. Applications are being filled in correctly and no changes are suggested. Anyone without an application may obtain one for each family member by calling at the post office.
Marshall Baxter of Wellington received a bachelor’s in agriculture from West Texas State College Canyon at a one day commencement. He completed four years of work in three, held class officer posts, and was active in extras. He is the son of Pfc G W Baxter and wife who visited Wellington. he will report for Navy officer training.
The hospital reports public cooperation in observing visiting hours at St. Joseph's Hospital after new hours were announced. Sisters of St. Joseph thank friends for their splendid cooperation and adherence to visiting times.
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