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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
7
Two Loco farmers Arthur Belew and Merritt Durfey delivered Wellington’s first wheat loads on Wednesday June 7. Belew’s 59 bushels sold at 63 cents with 58 test. Durfey’s 50 bushels sold at 62 cents with 58 test. Singley Brothers Mill bought both lots.
The REA project started wire stringing on the west top section Tuesday with about five miles of wire strung daily. Digging of holes continues through the Fresno community toward Kesler and Kelley and will move to Dodson Arnett Madge and Winnon Oklahoma. A six mile stretch east of Wellington along Highway 52 is postponed pending highway right of way purchase.
Mrs. Permelia Crow a 79 year old Latie resident sustained a broken hip in a fall while tending her cow in the yard Saturday evening. She has long lived in the area and is well known countywide. She manages a farm and is mother to Will Crow and Pearl Crow Coleman.
Pictured are participants of the Wellington First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, two weeks long, with 124 enrolled and 95 receiving certificates at the commencement service held Sunday night June 1.
A. J. Peters was named Worshipful Master of the Masonic lodge in Wellington at the annual election of officers on Thursday night June 8. He succeeds H. A. Wynn in this post. Other officers chosen were R. G. Williams senior warden Frank Anderson junior warden Clark Anderson treasurer J. M. Strong secretary and I. M. Hutchens tiler. They and four appointive officers will be installed June 29. Officers of the Royal Arch Lodge named H. A. Wynn High Priest B. F. Ford Scribe T. E. Benge King P. E. Starr Captain of the Hosts J. M. Strong Principal Sojourner and Ralph W. Dent recorder. Council officers to be elected Thursday evening.
Miss Vada Crawley of Wellington will join thousands of teachers at the World Federation of Education Associations meeting in Rio de Janeiro Brazil next month. She plans a worldwide itinerary visiting eight islands and ports in fourteen cities including New York Nassau Havana Kingston Caracas Port of Spain Buenos Aires Montevideo Santo Rio de Janeiro Bahia Pernambuco San Juan and Porto Rico. She leaves Wellington July 1 and is presently with relatives in the county.
Local report notes a mixing plant for hopper poison to close next week due to concerns over distribution. Early days saw 1 100 pounds of poison mixture dispatched. few damages reported with three infestation spots at Aberdeen, around Dadaon, and Swearin gen. Government authorities urge caution and warning about usage.
The ninth Abra Rodeo and Picnic is set for Tuesday July 1 at Abra Crowe with events from morning cigar and terrapin races to afternoon rodeo competitions. Expected participation includes contestants from Collingsworth Wheeler Gray and Harmon counties and prizes will be awarded in two divisions per event. The committee led by George Chaves plans a tonic picnic style noon meal with no entry fee, financed by concessions, continuing a tradition dating back nine years.
C. V. Griffin arrived in Wellington from Jasper Saturday to begin his work as Administrative Assistant of the Collingsworth County Agricultural Conservation Service. He succeeds H. M. Haswell, transferred by the service. Griffin is a graduate of AL and Mi College, Talehingswith the class of 1988. He entered A.A.AL work, previously stationed in College Station, then Rio Grande Valley, then Jasper. He stated, mighty glad to be here, and he can already tell that he will do well.
The first Baptist Church of Wellington begins its annual revival Sunday June 25 with Dr. W O Pond state evangelist in charge of preaching and Bill Fairclath of Norman directing music and youth work. Dr. Pond a former railroad engineer has fourteen years in evangelistic work and over 20000 converts. Morning services are in the church auditorium and evening services on the church lawn. Rev J P Neal urges all friends to attend.
The Wellington Methodist Church will run a summer program under Rev. J. Edmund Kirby. Vacation Bible School starts Monday July 93 with registration June 30 at 4 pm. Boys and girls aged four to twelve invited. two choirs and an orchestra planned. Weldon Bright helps.
Dodson residents host the Dodson Singing Convention on June 24 and 25 with about 2000 attendees expected. Notable singers and quartets from Dallas and other cities will perform as plans address lodging for travelers.
Completion of servants quarters and refinishing work are underway at the five room stucco house recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Tinkler. The dwelling sits in the block south of the high school building.
Dodson residents Howard Hunt and Jo McKinney escaped injury when their car overturned east of the Fresno Gin last Wednesday evening. They were returning from taking J. D. Roberts home near Fresno after a visit. The vehicle rolled three times and landed in a mud puddle.
Benton Anthony was elected president of the Swearingen Boys 4-H Club during a Wednesday re organization meeting led by county agent W. K. Cottingame. Other officers named were Glenn Gosnell, vice president Earl Osborn, secretary treasurer and O D Stephens, reporter. Sponsor is E H Rasco with members including Harry Skaggs Gerald Gosnell Clifford Gosnell Clarence Gosnell Glenn Gosnell Benton Anthony and Dan Trew.
Rain and hail swept across the county last week causing crop damage in some areas while others received moisture not seen since January. Wellington saw 0.15 inches Sunday night and 0.25 inches Tuesday morning.
The oldest case before the Texas Supreme Court, a land vacancy suit over 28,000 acres along the 100th meridian, was dismissed after a rehearing motion was overruled. Gus L Wortham of Houston challenged the land’s public domain status, with the court earlier establishing current owners' titles.
Twenty two Cub Scouts attended the first summer outing sponsored by George Clark and Mrs A C Bov erla at Ellison Park. The group played ball and used work equipment while enjoying a weiner roast. Cubmaster is H A Phillips.
County supervisor James E. Nicholson says only 29 more registrations for Texas Old Age Assistance have appeared after a bill amendment. He notes eligibility rules loosened, allowing recipients to own a home, have up to $360 cash, and up to $1100 personal property or $1000 life insurance. 204 applicants totaled $4,710 in aid, averaging about $16 per recipient.
Hively of Shinnery was chosen president of the Collingsworth County singers for 1939 40 at the June 11 annual election at Buck Creek. W S Brewer vice president Mrs Bob Spears secretary treasurer and T G Campbell reporter were also elected. New books were purchased and used for the first time on Sunday. The next meeting is set for Sunday July Dat Houselog with singing starting at 2 o’clock.
Return missionary from China will speak at First Baptist Church Ellington this Friday. Event details include a speaking engagement by Mrs. Walt Ni Moore addressing church members and attendees.
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