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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

6

Yankees to Hold Memphis Tryout Camp for Young Players

New York Yankees announce a three day tryout camp at City Ball Grounds in Memphis starting June 10 for players ages 16 to 22. Burleigh Grimes Wattie Holm and Tom Greenwade lead sessions with running throwing infield workouts batting practice and games. Players cover expenses unless signed to contract which is reimbursed. Ernest Lorbeer will sign potential players. Miss Bobbye Johnson of Altus, Okla, visits relatives.

Memphis New York Yankee Burleigh Grimes Wattie Holm Tom Greenwade City Grimes Ernest Lorbeer

Clergy Changes Across Churches Highlight Circuit Moves

The article lists pastors reassigned in the Wellington circuit and surrounding areas. Rev J Edmund Kirby moves to First Methodist Church Sweetwater after serving at McMurry College Abilene. Rev Hubert Thomson goes to Canyon, Rev Doyle Ragle to Wylie, Rev W B Hicks to Sunray.

Hugh FP. Blaylock J. R. Plant Paducah H. R. Bennett Heald- Lela Vernon Willard N. E. Willard Needwood Shamrock McMurry College Abilene

Sugar Ration Boost Seen As Supplies Improve

Optimistic report from Washington says sugar stocks are growing rapidly. The Agriculture Department says more sugar may be allotted before year end, with at least 35 pounds per person guaranteed now and possible increases if supplies keep rising. The rationing act may expire October 31 unless Congress renews it, raising hope for an end to rationing.

Agriculture Department Congress

Lillie Sunday School and Community Visitors

Sunday School at 10 in Lillie invites all children to join next Sunday. The article notes farmers busy planting cotton and lists numerous local visits and family gatherings, with updates on residents including Charlie Neese recovering after surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital.

Lillie Walter Fritts Sumnerwood Clarence Morrow L. P. Ashton Dumas Texas Claude French Betty Kyser Denver Colo G. D. Thomas E. L. Wilson Steve Greenwood Glen Bill Carraker Walter Needham Conn Hall Finis Hall Joseph G.thomas Wellington Co. L. Young Charlie Neese St. Joseph's Hospital

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