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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
1
Louise Hathaway, star of Fat- S, was granted a divorce from her husband yesterday amid claims of severe domestic abuse. In interviews she spoke of fear and remembered attorney advice while comments from others hinted at personal and academic gossip.
A noisy collage of jokes poems and gags features a one act play set in Russia with emigrants wandering. The scene features lines about Columbus discovery and a slow curtain ending.
A community week at Lone Mound includes sermons affected by rain, debates on the 18th amendment and moral decline, and social events. Local families visited, young people hosted a party, and visitors from Broken Arrow joined relatives. Revival meetings are planned for August.
Quail reports quiet days as farmers stay busy after rain. Miss Retha Gardner, our primary teacher, is improving in Hedley despite illness. Her family from Percilla, Texas, visits. Several residents travel or host, including K A Woods from Tulsa and Mrs. W H Brook of Las, with others returning home from Albuquerque. The rural route extension brings two miles more service, benefiting local patrons. Charlie Shields drives a new Ford, and fishing trips yield a fine time. Mrs. W W White visits her daughter in Floydada this week.
A slow rain Saturday and Sunday brings beneficial moisture to Marella area farmers as cotton planting proceeds and feed crops are established. Local social notes highlight a closing program at the Marella school and visits among residents including Weldons and Shirleys, with club plans shifting to the schoolhouse for meetings.
Sunday shower noted with no Sunday school due to cloud cover. Bro J C Clement preached Sunday night. Several residents listed as ill or visiting others. Grandparents Berry and Bessie Maxwell return from Coffee County. A correction to last week’s Liflie Items. N E Feemster and Mollie Goforth wed June 5 near Wellington. Go forth a longtime resident with wishes for happiness. LifeLoaf product advertised by Singley Brothers.
If you get a sack of Wellington Made Flour that is not as good as what you have been using, return it and get your money. Singley Bro. 4c.
The notice describes symptoms of intestinal worms in sickly children and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe remedy. It claims the product destroys worms without harming the child and lists a price of 35 cents at Palace Drug Co.
A vintage tonic claim describes Herbine as curing torpid liver and constipation with prompt effect. It asserts first-dose relief and a purifying impact that drives out bile and impurities, delivering exhilaration and vigor. Price 60c at Palace Drug Store.
Holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds may exchange at par for United States Treasury bonds dated June 5 1927 bearing 8 percent interest. Bonds mature in twenty years but redeemable after sixteen. Exchange offer ends around June 15 and accrued interest is paid as of January 1927. Consult bankers or trust companies for details. A W Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Washington May 31 1927.
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