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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
5
The Fresno fragment records welcome rains aiding crops and hopeful farmers. It lists social visits among locals Miss Hazel McClure and Beryl McClure hostesses, Canyon student Miss Glace returns with a master degree, and several meetings and social calls at families like McChyse Thealay Hodges Forbis Clemant and others.
Arlee Montgomery visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs L M Montgomery Friday and Saturday. Faye Mae and Onfo Ward spent Sunday with Jrexa and Connie Whitten. Wilma and Vera Garrel are ill with measles. Mrs Vernon Fritts and her son visited sister Mrs John Westfall of Shamrock. Elbert Weldon and family visited Mrs Weldon’s sister Mrs C W Writts. A Monday night party at O M Payré’s drew a large crowd. Mrs GP Austin and children visited Mus 8 J Carrel Tuesday evening. Fivelyn and John Westfall of Shamrock visited their aunt Mrs Vernon Fritts Tuesday night. Mya Sar Glazner and children visited Batirds.
The report notes Sunday School was not held due to rain while farmers remained busy planting. The passage reflects weather disruption affecting church activities and rural work.
At the Quail rally, speakers including Rev. Joyner and S. A. Pinkston urged modern paved roads for Collingsworth County. They argued West Texas lags behind, that bonds would fund improvements, and that residents owning $7,500 in property could invest via the proposed plan while the Wellington Chamber of Commerce distance itself from the drive.
A slow rain fell over the Panhandle from late Sunday through Monday, with two inches in Wellington by noon Monday. The moisture, filling parched soil, reaches Amarillo and surrounding areas, easing drought and aiding the coming harvest after prior insufficient rains.
Wellington's Wildcats came from behind Sunday at Tone Wolf Park to edge Hollis Indians 9 2 in the ninth inning. Wonderfug Hielding sparked the rally while Burleson Smith and Muregar contributed solid defense and Marcum made a sensational catch and throw. Burlason batted well in mate position, showing fielding strength as the team's standout performer.
Crank Ballard a 17 year old farm youth faced a preliminary hearing over the murder of C R Beatty Jr 19 at a party near Childress Texas. Beatty died after being stabbed seven times at the Runnells home in the Rocksun community. Ballard was arrested by Sheriff Lamier near Quanah the morning after the party.
County Commissioners Court on Monday rescinded the vote on a $900000 bond issue for paving roads, while preserving the June 25 election for a $150000 bond to fund court house improvements. Opposition leader County Judge R H Templeton supports highway bonds to attract federal and state aid. A separate petition seeks a bond to cover one third of paved road costs on a U S highway, with plans to submit in weeks. If ordered, another election could be in August.
Funeral services for an elderly Delta County resident were held Monday at 3 pm at the home. The 60 year old man, born August 20, 186? died from Brights disease after moving to Wellington from Memphis two months prior. He leaves a wife, twelve children, four brothers and four sisters. Interment followed at Wellington Cemetery.
Fragmentary report states Parker Glenn underwent a Saturday operation in Dallas. Mrs. Glenn was taken to hospital and expected to return home shortly after the procedure.
Perry Hale leaves Sunday for Philadelphia to join the American League club and train with the Phillies. His brother Sammy Hale also plays for the team, while Parry Hale contests a lineup spot, all three raised in Hall County Estelline and Panhandle. Hale led the Wildcats in batting average before withdrawing, drawing fan regret as he eyes the major leagues.
A Wellington delegation travels to San Antonio this week to attend the state meeting. Firefighters Altori Wilkting and Chitt are named among the attendees.
The Morton wildcat in Moore County, seven miles northeast of Damascus, is estimated to yield about 500 barrels daily once tested. Owners include Henry Wells and Pink Sullivan, with Delamer owning a nearby section. This early forecast brings hopeful news to Collingsworth and Wellington residents.
Faint OCR fragment shows names Lee and Sto in a brief item. Reads as a local action or election note with unclear context and missing key details.
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