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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
17
Farmers in the county begin broad planting as 10 inches of recent rainfall boosts soil moisture. Cotton and feed crops are being sown, with many replanting after late heavy rains. Most areas report weed and weed growth being controlled during planting and expect unusually good crops this year.
The North Park Baptist Association held a recent meeting at the First Baptist Church in Shamrock and formed an Associational Brotherhood organization. The churches of the association divided into four committees to organize activities.
County health officials begin free tuberculosis tests for residents amid veterinary guidance and community outreach. The program aims to identify cases early and provide treatment referrals through local clinics and partners.
City Council approves graveling Haskell Street from 8th Street to town limits using donated funds for gravel and trucking. Meeting centers on city salaries with four raises and adjustments for Richard Cocke Bob Yates Paul Hardy and others amid routine business and budget concerns.
Wellington will host the rural mail carriers of the district in September, with the district spanning Wellington Hedley Shamrock Turkey Childress Quanah and Kirkland. The Wellington site was chosen at the Kirkland district meeting last Thursday. Attendees from here included AL Moore and family Hugh Longing and family Mrs Hugh Autrey and Mrs Glenn Brickgy. The exact date is not set but will be on a holiday in September as the organization prefers holiday meetings.
Wilson formerly Collingsworth County Superintendent has been named superintendent of the new Quail Rural High School district. He taught at Dodson and led county schools for eight years, served as county superintendent since 1927, studied law at Baylor, and plans to live in the Quail community. The move follows his recent election and comes with strong local support.
The Wallington summer band will present park concerts starting June 14. Band director Chuck Galling says he will conduct the band and continue junior band classes during the summer months.
Post office inspector Worth visited Wellington to survey the area for a possible federal building. He declined to state opinions but gathered data and photos. Nearby Memphis has a completed building with similar projects under construction in Childress Shamrock and Dalhart.
P W Myers in charge of the local bureau of vital statistics today announced 71 births recorded in this precinct during 1935. The list includes Janice Roberta Oldham May 1, Johnnie Ray Ashing May 30, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Steven son May 7, Leonard Bart Simpson May 24, Bobbie Joe Allen May 18, Mary Mandell Russell April 16, Albert Lewis McLellan May 12, Gene Edward Dickson May 12, Patricia Ann Starr May 22, and a son of Arthur Honeycutt May 20.
The high school PTA voted to purchase a 20 volume encyclopedia set to be placed in the school. Attendees at the meeting included Mrs. Scott Sigler president, Mrs. W. W. McClaskey, Mrs. Cleo Templeton, Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Mrs. Ja. G. Whisenant, Mrs. Gol. Farrar, and Mrs. Ralph Balls.
The fragmented OCR item mentions Bankhead and hints at a secondary approach or method, with unclear phrasing about a file lay. The readable parts indicate a potential historical note tied to Bankhead, but details are insufficient for a complete event or quote.
Joe Wi Jr, a member of Richard Byrd’s South Pole expedition, will present a lecture in Wellington between June 15 and 30 under the Wellington Kiwanis Club for Boy Scouts benefit. He will bring an Eskimo dog and display a skin costume used by expedition members and show expedition photos.
Wellington second team edged Vinson nine 10 to 9 after a ninth inning rally. John Holton sparked the comeback with a double, and later Bailey, Marshall Johnson, and John Anders contributed key hits to secure the victory. Holton collected two doubles and two singles in five at bats.
Oil men from across the state show keen interest in the Marella test well. The well is to be rushed toward completion with spudding possible soon. Visitors from Wichita Falls Port Worth and Dallas toured the site as water systems are prepared for drilling needs.
County agent announces final signing for corn hog reduction contracts. Those who entered last year may sign on June 32 though date appears misprinted. Immediate payments expected after contracts are signed. new entrants will be notified later when they may sign 4935 contracts.
Government funds totaling over 100000 were distributed to farmers in Collingsworth County with 1167 Bankhead era contracts funded. Agents instruct producers to sign allotment contracts by Saturday as a new payment cycle begins, following Washington guidance.
County officials reported 450000 will follow initial payments with checks numbered 1625 covering 167 contracts. County Agent John Stovall stated today that more funds are pending as the progress continues.
Howard Riggs deputy tax collector announces delinquent taxes may be paid in June with a 5 percent penalty. Taxes due for the last half of 1934, paid in October and November, become delinquent July 4 with a 10 percent penalty and 6 percent interest from the delinquency date.
Methodist church announces a Layman's Day service set for Sunday June 9 at 11 o’clock. The annual event replaces the regular morning service and features a planned program including “A Christian in Industry” and other pieces presented by lay leaders.
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