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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

12

Community plans first half October agricultural fair

A large agricultural exhibition is planned in the Sumnerwood district with stock and poultry judging from Panhandle schools. The project involves the school board and superintendent, aims for October, and will feature national reputation speakers and a dedicated fair committee.

Sumnerwood Panhandle

Jack Gibson Expands Tire Stock Near Square

Jack Gibson announces a full tire stock at his location just east of the square’s northeast corner, where he has operated for ten years.

Gibson

Shamburger Opens New Showroom With Wall Paper Line

Shamburger unveils a new room with a full line of wall papers and invites the public to view it. The Shamburger Lumber yard division is being reorganized to serve customers more conveniently.

Mr. West Shamburger Lumber Yard

Morton Infant Funeral Details Reflect Family Ties

Morton Infant burial papers list half year old, with grandparents Ben Morton of Lille and Rosario de Los Reyes of Miramar, Mexico. Flower bearers were Billye Marie Montgomery and Ophelia Montgomery. Services held from home at 10 a m Saturday June 1 by Rev J K Wood and Rev C D Damron. Interment followed at Quail Cemetery by Bs Funeral Home.

Ben Morton Lille Rosario de Los Reyes Miramar Mexico Billye Merie Montgomery Ophelia Montgomery J. KE. Wood C. D. Damron Quail Bs Funeral Home

Samnerwood Will Beats Eagle Squad 12 to 0 in Show of Strength

Samnerwood Will defeated Eagle 12 to 0 as Bon Mooney stood out for the winners and Robert Wilder caused the most trouble on the Eagles. Fans believe Samnerwood School can contend with top teams in the area.

Bon Mooney Eagle Robert Wilder Samnbrwood

Rural High School Opens as Equal Opportunity Effort

Dewey Young reports on Sumnerwood Rural High School District highlighting rural access aims, 15 12 credits affiliation with the state department, and possible additional credits. Trustees for the first year are reelected: F. W. Thompson president, F. W. Miller secretary, with Richard Wischkaemper D A Kin cannon John M. Morgan Theo Parker and John Coleman. Instructors for the current year include G Sanders Lewis Birdwell Bailey C C Brown Audie Johnson and others across seven former districts.

State Department Sanders F. W. Thompson F. W. Miller Richard Wischkaemper D. A. Kincannon Theo Parker John Coleman Sumnerwood G. Sanders Lewis Birdwell Bailey C. C

Acquisition of Pictures Enriches High School Building

Mr Dynamite led a local association to secure a large collection of pictures for the high school, uniting district communities and creating a valued art collection. The PTA meeting on May 16 planned officer installation but was shortened as president Beasley was absent. A song, invocation, and a health program by Plymouth school pupils were performed. poor weather kept attendance low.

Parent- Teacher Association Beasley L. C. Sweat Olson Sweat McPaniels Miss McMinn Plymouth

Class Toasts Highlight Junior Senior Event Speakers

The toasts praised by Cleoma Rainey Erma Rhea Clement Aldah Young and Robert McWhirter were short poems. Class sponsors Mrs Hazel Bretz Miss Audie Johnson and RC Taylor served as toastmasters with a lively display.

Cleoma Rainey Erma Rhea Clement Aldah Young Robert McWhirter Hazel Bretz Audie Johnson RC. Taylor

Gassers Lose Tilt on Wellington Diamond at 3:30

The Gassers head to Wellington for a road game that will start promptly at 3:30.

Wellington

Torchy invites Miss Queen of the Southwest to Hollywood test

The pageant winner and chaperon will be guests at a famous Hollywood nightclub after the Paramount screen test. Torchy, star of the Torchy comedies and other titles, will introduce the winner to movie stars. Reb Russell will also escort the finalists. Wellington promotes equal opportunity and Lubibock hosts the district semifinals. A two week vacation for the district winners is planned.

Paramount Torchy Winnner Reb Russell Ritz Wellington Bonner Lubi Bock

Relief Funds Expanded to 3.091 Million in June

The relief commission plans to distribute May funds totaling 3.091 million in June across general relief 2.125 million hospitalization 8.963 thousand rural subsistence 725.063 thousand and capital goods 832.154 thousand. To cover obligations counties will spend and the commission will receive 2.4 million from the federal government and 400 thousand from the state.

Tedas Relief Commission

Our Past continued from Page Six Baylor relics and legacy

The article recalls Baylor University history with a rock tower and bell donated by Margi et Tea Houston. It notes a brass chandelier with kerosene lamps, original tinted panes, and the site of Baylor College for Women. It states Baylor University at Waco and Mary Hardin Baylor College at Belton trace from these buildings.

Old Baylor Margiret Tea Houston Baylor College Woomen Baylor Baylor University Waco Mary Hardin-Baylor College Belton

Phillips 66 Offers Weather Tailored Gasoline

An advertisement asserts Phillips 66 provides monthly weather tailored gasoline chosen by the U.S. Weather Bureau. It claims engines feel the benefit with no extra cost while the product adapts to June or July conditions and combats summer motor troubles as effectively as winter issues.

Phillips 66 Phillips U. S. Weather Bureau

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Jack Gibson Morton Infant Samnerwood Dewey Young Mr. Dynamite Verna Hillie Edmund Lowe GLASS Wellington Motor Company Mansfield Tires T More Mansfield Mansfield Service
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