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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

4

Youth Program Under Way with 50 Boys Reported

More than 50 boys have joined the summer youth recreation program in progress under John Lee who seeks volunteer helpers. Activities include swimming at Shamrock pool, tumbling, hardball and softball, boxing and wrestling. Instruction runs at the high school gym or campus. Boys over 7 are invited to join the free program sponsored by the school and city.

John Lee Lee Shamrock Pool Add

Two Small Blazes Call Firemen From Beds

Fire chief Handley reported two midnight fires Friday and Saturday. The first hit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore at 1614 Amarillo Street where insulation on a kitchen stove wiring caught fire causing smoke damage to the rear of the house. The second fire was at the Tip Top Cafe where an electric motor ignited. damage was minor.

Handley Sam Moore Amarillo Street Tip Top Cafe

In loving memory of Daddy J M Bishop

In memory of Daddy J M Bishop who died July 30 1947. The verse laments his loss and peace in heaven while his family cherishes his memory. It speaks of a restful rest, a vacant chair, and the hope of reunion at the resurrection with his wife and children.

Daddy J. M. Bishop Heaven Jesus

Fathers Day Program Planned Sunday for Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene in Wellington plans a Fathers Day program for Sunday June 15. Congregational singing precedes a welcome by Jack Aaron and a prayer. Otis Emmert reads That Dad of Mine, a quartet performs, Sharon Rose Fales offers a prayer, and Mr and Mrs Rodell Byers sing. Mrs Trimble reads a piece honoring the late J M Bishop. Patsy Aaron reads Bless My Father. Public invited.

Church of the Nazarene Wellington Jack Aaron Otis Emmert Dad Sharon Rose Fales Rodell Byers Trimble J. M. Bishop Mrs. Herman Fales My Father Patsy Aaron

Sealed bids for FM 338 highway project in Collingsworth

Sealed proposals for constructing 12 806 miles of bituminous stabilized base and surface treatment from Wellington to Dodson on Highway FM 338 in Collingsworth County will be received by the Texas Highway Department in Austin until 9 00 A M June 24 1947 and publicly opened. This public works project falls under House Bills 64 of the 48th Legislature.

Wellington Dodson Collingsworth Highway Department Austin State of Texas

Texas House Bill Compliance Note Amid Legislature Session

A Texas document references the 44th Legislature and the related House Bills confirming compliance with state acts. It states no provisions conflict with the Acts and notes adherence to statutory provisions. The text outlines alignment with the Acts and ongoing obligations under state law.

State of Texas

Births and wage clause appear in local notices

Mrs. Ray Baker and husband welcome Patricia Ann born June 2 at St. Josephs Hospital weighing six pounds thirteen ounces. June 5 John I Green III born to Mr and Mrs J L Green at St. Josephs Hospital weighing nine pounds fifteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Robert L Gossell welcome Robert Stanley born June 7 at St. Josephs Hospital weighing nine pounds. Also notes wage rates prevailing for Group 3 laborers mechanics and holiday pay. plans at Clyde Drake Wellington Texas and Texas Highway Department Austin.

Ray Baker Patricia Ann St. Joseph’s Hospital John I. Green III J. L. Green Robert L. Gosnell Robert Stanley State Highway Commission Clyde Drake Wellington Texas Texas Highway Department Austin

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