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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
1
Officials report a sharp drop in screwworm cases in Texas with 257 in April, down from 2,693 in April 1902, and 574 cases in the first four months of 1963 vs 3,086 last year. They credit a harsh winter, sterile fly releases, and farmer cooperation. Vigilance remains, livestockmen urged to treat wounds, collect samples, and report cases to eradication HQ in Mission.
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from Harmon, Greer, Cad Do, Collingsworth, and Jasper counties in Oklahoma with ages ranging from 15 to 38. Entries include Hoyal Dee Lucns and Faoreen Hoon, Kenneth Marl Crisp and Beverly Ann Baker, Donald Gene Gunning and Maribeth Riddle, Francisco Chapa and Margarita Santos, Kent Ray Peeples and Marilyn Elaine Crawley, Toddy Royce Steveson and Patricia Carl Bradley, Leon Card Cole and Lindi Jean Taylor, and Jasper Benson Long and Betty Carol Long, with dates in May and June and a Cape Horn note at the column foot.
Vacation Bible School at West Avenue Church of Christ ended June 7 after a week of Bible study and handiwork. Fifty two children enrolled. Teachers included Arthur Jones and D C Thomason among others. A Thursday ice cream party was held at Elligon Park. Family visits from Lubbock featured Thomas and White families.
A list of new cars and trucks includes C A Harvey Oldsmobile coupe Bob Smith Mercury convertible Virgil Estes Wellington Ford pickup Alton Abernathy Wellington Chevrolet 4 door sedan Thomas Vann Chevrolet truck tractor Charley A Harrell Amarillo Rambler station wagon Hart L Bartlett Wellington Chevrolet convertible Douglas Barker Wellington Chevrolet 2 door sedan Gerard Darrow a Texas Tech student spends summer with his parents Mr and Mrs E E Darrow of Dozier.
Lease and deed notices detail G E Haralson and wife to Tanal F Dakit NW quarter section 46 block 15 and Lloyd Wooldridge to Tanal IF Nakil NW quarter section 23 block 16. Mary E B Chapman to Lintpia Royalties Co half interest SW quarter section 32 block 15. E T Holly and others to Raymond Friedlander 189 41 acres in sections 1 block 11 and 100 block 10. Dr Mary Walker noted as Union spy, suffragist and Civil War doctor. UT teaching staff total 1 474 for 1962 fall semester. Indiana motto Crossroad of America. FDR Fireside Chat began 1938.
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