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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
1
County agent Don Reeves reports a heavy infestation of grasshoppers in pastures and near cotton fields. He urges cotton growers to monitor crops closely as they emerge and along pasture borders, noting spraying is not yet required but edge poisoning bait may help.
Lennon mayor announces using 375 dollars in revenue sharing funds for Dodson's first half of 1973. Council allocates 125 for public safety and street work, 65 for health facilities, hydrant painting and tank cleaning, and 175 for water meters. A further revenue sharing payment is expected for the last half of 1973.
A broken power line halted traffic at First and Galveston Streets for about an hour to an hour and a half Sunday morning. Deputy Sheriff Alvin Minatrea said West Texas Utility linemen cut power and repaired the 11,000 volt primary line. Traffic was diverted around the break, believed caused by the line swaying and touching a guy wire.
Collingsworth County Historical Museum membership reports due by Friday June 22 announced by Mrs John Holton. A museum sponsored summer activity an old time trail drive is set for Saturday July 14 with Rusty Howard and Richard Nall in charge. The public is invited to participate by horseback wagon or car with details to be announced.
Cub Scout Pack 31 outlines June July and August events led by Mrs Charles Carter with Cub a Bee set for Saturday June 23 at Camp MK near Mobeetie from 9 00 a m to 5 30 p m Transportation to be arranged by den leaders and parents Registration blanks available from Mrs BLK Hall or Mrs Charles Carter before June 19 The July gathering is a family Wiener roast at Ellison Park on Thursday July 26 at 7 00 p m Families to bring their own Sox
Collingsworth County plans a Farm Bureau Queen contest July 13 at 8 00 p m in the high school auditorium. Contestants must be 16 to 22 with a farming relative, wear formal attire, and deliver a three minute talk on Why I Am Glad My Family Belongs to Farm Bureau. Three out of town judges will evaluate poise personality and delivery. a valuable prize will be awarded. Contest officials include Earl Patterson Mrs Patterson Mrs Dee Coleman and Mrs Warren Merrell former district queen. An entrant meeting is slated June 18 at 5 00 p m in the Farm Bureau Hospitality Room.
Wellington area reports no boxcar shortage as wheat harvest nears peak with 3,300 bushel cars and a plan to load by Wednesday night. Oil distributors confirm adequate gasoline and LP gas but diesel tight, yet suppliers will service regular customers. Dodson and Wellington markets steady at 2.50 a bushel after a brief dip.
Agnes Aaron earned a Bachelor of Arts cum laude at Southwestern State College Weatherford Oklahoma becoming the first in her 1973 class to graduate. She and her late husband moved through several Oklahoma towns before settling in Vinson. After his death she enrolled at 47 years old and balanced eight children, college life and study finally finishing with honors in English.
A June 19 training session at the hospital ambulance building will drill all volunteer drivers and attendants in shock treatment. Bob Watson will show a shock care film and lead a dry run to simulate first hand practice without a patient in shock. The program continues monthly to upgrade volunteers.
The Chamber of Commerce searches for industrial sites in and around Wellington. President Don Welch urges interested property owners to contact the chamber this week.
Sumnerwood School announces new hires Monday June 11 with Dale Morris named to coach boys and pee wee basketball and teach math. Kenneth Martindale will coach girls basketball and remain high school principal. Billie Shirtey returns to teach English and speech replacing Karen Matthews who resigned.
Tuesday morning June 12 a two vehicle crash at US Highway 83 and State 203 caused light damage. Deputy Al vin Minatrea identified the drivers as W R Breeding heading north in a pickup and Mrs Dow Jones traveling east from Highway 203 toward First Street. Police investigator Kenneth Minatrea worked the scene.
The final report from the U S Department of Commerce shows Collingsworth County ginned 34 057 bales of cotton from the 1972 crop, up from 15 387 bales in 1971. Other area figures include Hall County 77 086 bales in 1972 and 53 044 in 1971. Childress 30 757 and 21 230. Donley 12 268 and 7 289. Wheeler 10 489 and 4 081. Harmon County Oklahoma 20 364 and 11 793.
Collingsworth General Hospital approves new visiting hours to reduce traffic during meals and allow staff to better serve patients. Afternoon and evening visits run 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. No morning visits and children under 12 are not allowed in patient areas.
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