Wellington Weekend Notes and Poems in the Leader
A mixed Wellington column recalls a Memorial Day poem about the fallen and notes on local subscriber misreading, a Collingsworth County census comparison with Wellington growth, a poll of Clint Small for governor, and Saturday social sketches. Also mentions new tech like long distance X ray telephony and durable splint grip roof glass for spectacles.
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Collingsworth
Wellington
Senator Small
West Texas
Dallas
Texas
Clint Small
San Antonio
Moon Royal
Bobo Castleberry
Bryan Denley
Darvin Nix
Ritz
Thelma Scoggin
Jack McCullough
Keener Hudson
Sandy Parsons
Palace
Joe Hardy
Dan Bevers
Ruffian Cocke
Lee Grage
Mexico
Hugh Login
Son
Miss Ag
Seven Millionth Chevrolet Built
The seven millionth car from Chevrolet rolled off the Flint Michigan assembly line on Wednesday May 28. It is the 1 854 988th six cylinder model since 1929. Car No 7 000 001 followed moments later as the company marks rapid production growth.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
America
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
J. B. Castleberry
M. M. Kern
Wellington Motor Company
Seven Million Chevrolets Built in Record Time
On Jan 13 1927 the three millionth car rolled off the line and each subsequent million followed faster. The four millionth arrived Jan 11 1928 in 363 days, the five millionth Sept 8 1928 in eight months three days, the sixth millionth June 25 1929 in 9 months 17 days, and the seventh millionth just passed after 10 months 25 days. W S Knudson praised the rapid production as proof of public enthusiasm for a six cylinder car at a low price and noted the improved quality and performance compared with higher priced models.
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Chevrolet
W. S. Knudson
New Tanning Process Promises Softening and Longer Leather Life
A new tanning method could make footwear more comfortable by softening leather and extend its durability. The development suggests shoes with improved wear quality and longer lifespans for consumers.
Summer Entertainment Planned for Texas Students
The University of Texas schedules a July 4 Texas Memorial Stadium celebration, a Rita Trio concert July 7, Goffer-Miller Players July 23 and 24, and Irene Bowley recital late July. W. L. Moore chairs the summer entertainment and lecture committee with receptions after registration. Weekly public lectures, free motion pictures, and musical programs are planned.
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University of Texas
Texas Memorial Stadium
Rita Trio
Goffer-Miller Players
Irene Bowley
W. L. Moore
Texas
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Home Town Balletin
Lucen Harle
C. RB. Prouit
Aberdeen
Mr. Preuit
Collingsworth County
Oklahoma Strip
Strip
Wynnie Dickerton
Margaret Shields
Wells & O'Neil
Frewen Morrow
Orval Couch
City Drug Store
Bob Leggitt
Sam Dick Cocke
Dick Klein
John D. Glenn
Roy Horn
Bud Manzer
J. Ben Boston
Preach Bowen
Merle Cayton
Dixie
A. L. Cochran
Leonard Merritt
Shamrock
Jack Knight
Senate
Harry B. Hawes
Missouri
England
Johnnson
Lord
Ozark
Ozark Mountains
Baker-Hanna Brothers
Gilbert Gibbistl
Scholl Orthopedic Training School
Baker
Hanna Bros
Valspar
Are
Radio Party
Sharkey
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