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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1962
Page
5
Mayor Ralph Owens announced the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 7, was postponed because of a lack of quorum. A special meeting will be convened later in the week. Original plans referenced facial issues as filters for gas masks in World War I.
Cornerstone Connection will stage the dramatic musical Angels Sunday at 10 a.m. at Wellington Church of the Nazarene. About 40 junior high performers from Denver First Church travel the southwest with director Kab Benefield and five adult sponsors. They will stay with church members after an overnight visit and a noon church dinner.
The office of county district clerk Helen Gollihugh lists applicants for marriage licenses in Oklahoma towns including Mangum Cordell Hollis Hobart and Oklahoma City. Dates range from April 1 to June 6 with multiple couples from Mangum, Amarillo, Dallas and other areas.
A lease filed May 15 covers one NW county section with oil and mineral rights starting at 4000 feet, an unusual depth for the area. TRD Inc. of Ft Worth holds a 640 acre lease from Hess family members with option to lease the full 17200 acres after proof of an oil well, at a $50 per net mineral acre bonus and 3/16 royalty. Donley and Collingsworth counties contain multiple named sections. TRD has three months to exercise the option.
Public notice notes bids for a Sumnerwood School project with square foot tile framing and insulation work due by 8 pm Monday June 14 addressed to Garland Cavitt superintendent Samnorwood Texas 79077. Also mentions a Texas Public Utility Commission hearing June 21 1882 about a swingover tariff amendment expected to raise approximately 796 dollars revenue and affect a 12 month period ending April 20 1962. Copies available at 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin Texas or Wellington Cooperative office. The notice includes thanks from Gary and Delma Jesse and reports on a wedding in Dallas May 15 and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith of Santa Ana California to Wellington Texas.
Childress County 4 H Open Youth Horse Show will be held Saturday June 12 at 10 a.m. in Old Settlers Arena. Three age divisions 14 18 9 13 and 8 and under. High point in two older groups receives belt buckle. First and second place win tack trophies through fifth. Bill Smith Vernon to judge halter classes and show events for all age groups. 4 H rules apply information call Childress County Extension agent. Short supper long life Serbian proverb.
For sale listings include a 1972 Mercury Marquis two door hardtop and a 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic. One owner, low mileage, extra nice. Phone numbers 447-2976 after 6 pm and 447-2030.
Senator Bill Sarpalius unveils a summer mobile office tour with visits to Wellington, Memphis, Silverton and Tulsa on July 6 and August 5 as well as weekly Fridays in July and selected midweek dates. Appetizing fruit storage tips conclude the notice.
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