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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
5
Congressman W R Poage of Waco warns that without returning price incentives to farmers, high costs for machinery and chemicals could cut production, risking higher grocery prices as the nation’s population grows. He urges fair understanding to ensure cheap food and dependable supply.
Samnorwood and Shamrock Lions Clubs installed officers at a joint service on Thursday evening June 8 in Samnorwood. A barbecue preceded the installation with entertainment by Girls Town quartet Coopers Angels featuring Elaine McCord Patsy Archer DeJoni Cobb and Brenda Griffith current Miss Girls Town USA. Mr Bolen explained Girls Town USA needs and operation while W E McCleskey noted Girlstown has paid 28000 in debt since December 1966.
The 1924 Study Club sponsors the second annual partner ship bridge tournament on Tuesday June 27 from 1 30 to 5 pm in the Farm Bureau Club room. Rules and admission are the same as last year with partnership prizes and refreshments. Advance registration and tickets call 447 2011 or 447 2709 Mrs Don Van Pelt club president said proceeds will fund a mobile aquarium for Wellington Elementary School.
The Rolling Plains CB Club hosts an ice cream supper Thursday June 15 at Ellison Park starting 8 p m. Members and families are urged to attend and bring ice cream or cake. Members from other CB clubs in the area are invited.
Enrollment for the First Baptist Church Bible School starts at 9 30 Saturday morning June 17 for children from nursery to age 12. A downtown parade follows enrollment and children are asked to decorate bicycles. Classes run 8 30 to 11 30 Monday to Friday with a park picnic Friday after dismissal.
Wellington skyrocket youth council organized June 8 at Greenbelt Club room. Patricia Thomas elected president with Cherry Lewis as vice president and other officers named. Plans set for July meeting and Texas Youth Conference attendees listed with sponsors spanning local businesses and organizations. The dollar bill life is stated as 13 to 14 months.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elihu T. Johnson, 89, of Boulder Colorado, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kelso Chapel with burial at West Wellington Cemetery. She died June 12 in Boulder Memorial Hospital after moving from Aberdeen to Wellington in 1919 and later to Boulder in 1960 to be near her daughter Mrs. John Brackett. She was born January 22, 1878 in Deloit Iowa and was a Seventh Day Adventist. Survivors include her daughter Brackett, two grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Judges praised Groves for his refined technique and precise intonation while noting his strong performance. Only five percent reach first division, with seven trombonists from Texas achieving that level. Groves entered his third state contest as Bowen and Miss Bobo competed for the second time. About 3,200 students statewide took part at The University of Texas campus.
Miss Pat Harrington of Lone Star Gas will conduct a gas grill demonstration in the Wellington office on Thursday June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harold Gattis says all area women are invited to watch barbecuing and outdoor cooking on the gas grill and sample meats. Free Lone Star recipes will be offered and a passport light will be given away after the event. registration is required.
Funeral services for Bill Ewing were held Friday at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church with Rev. Ellis Todd officiating. Burial followed in West Wellington Cemetery under Kelso Funeral Home. Survived by two sons Emory L. Ewing Phillips and Chester R. Ewing Pasadena two daughters Annie Laura Knox Hereford and Trusten Thomas Wellington seven grandchildren and siblings Bland Ewing Proctor John A. Ewing Lula Kelley Carrie James Hurst Pat Brown Ranger.
Mr and Mrs Dee Coleman hosted their granddaughter Terri Ann last week. Terri Ann is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mario Coleman of Amarillo.
Social notes list several families visiting or staying with relatives from Wellington and nearby towns. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence Brisbin Mrs. Doshia Null Mrs. Elbert Watts Glenda and Mrs. Travis McGuire of Wellington, and others from Richardson Quail Dalou Amarillo Denver Des Plains Plainview Stinnet and Amarillo with various relatives.
The page lists a baseball schedule with games through July 23. Time slots 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. show Shetlands at the earlier hour and Ponies at the later hour. Bronchos play at both times with various matchups by date.
A list of scheduled games among Braves Dodgers Twins and pony teams across June and July. Several dates mark matchups including Braves vs Dodgers and Twins vs Braves with openings on some Fridays and Tuesdays. The entry ends with a note about cauliflower water content at 92 percent.
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