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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

5

Wynn Is Named Head Of Wellington Masons For Coming Year

H A Wynn was chosen Wor shipful Master of the Masonic Lodge of Wellington for the coming year at an election meeting held Thursday evening June 9 at the Masonic Hall. He succeeds Clark Anderson who has acted in that capacity during the previous year. Officers named include A W Peters Senior Warden Russel Yates Junior Warden Frank Anderson Treasurer Dewey Ellis Secretary and Clark Anderson Treasurer. Installations planned for Friday June 24 under tiled doors. The lodge one of Wellington's oldest organizations has been active since December 6 1894.

H. A. Wynn Masonic Lodge of Wellington Masonic Hall Clark Anderson A. W. Peters Russel Yates Frank Anderson Dewey Ellis Masonic Lodge

Wheat Quality Encouraging as 1938 Marketing Quotas Unset

Wheat buyers report high quality grain with many samples near No 1 and some as high as 62. A county agent note says the 1938 season will not include marketing quotas until parity payments are set, with May 15 as the deadline to establish quotas and a referendum by growers.

Burger Dodison Velman Lawrence Warrick E. A Texas Committee Texas A. and M. College AAA Washington

Petition Refusal Anticipated In County Alcohol Petition

The court explains that a petition to legalize or prohibit alcohol must be signed by ten percent of qualifier voters based on the governor's vote in the last general election. In 1986 that would be 217 signatures. The current petition had 256 names before deductions. Commissioner Davis moved to reject. all four members voted aye. A new petition is to be presented at the July 11, 1938 meeting.

W. M. Davis

Black Cats Promote Citywide Celebration for 19th

Earl Shamblee, manager for the Cats, urged white fans to join in honoring the 19th with the colored residents. He promised good order and ample parking as the team, already five wins against one loss, seeks broad city support.

Ers Grays Earl Shamblee The Cats Black Cats

Leto's Gum Ad From Palace Drug Store

An old ad notes Leto's for the gums with a 2p wordy pitch about relief and a money back promise if the product fails to satisfy. Palace Drug Store is named in the fragment.

Leto Palace Drug Store Ady

Rural Electrification Drive Seeks Farmer Signatures

About 500 farmers have signed a petition in favor of a county wide rural electrification project. Orval Couch announces additional efforts to reach 200 more signatures with slips available at the County Superintendent’s office. Signing does not commit to wiring but shows interest in seeing electricity installed in the county.

Bonty Orval Couch G. Morrison The More Engineering Co Waco eWe Couch Morrison

Grasshoppers Catcher Plans Stated for Six Dollar Tool

The note describes plans by Bill McClaskey and Mr. Cochran for a grasshopper catcher with a total cost of six dollars. The description suggests enlarging a contraption and pulling it with horses as part of the design.

Bill McClaskey Mr. Cochran

Damage Reports Prompt Replanting Across Lutie County

Damage from storms prompted replanting across Lutie area with Abra reporting heavy rains caused some replanting. Hail did not severely damage grain though. Farmers plan to stop cotton planting after this week as later crops may not mature. Mrs. Chester Fires and daughter Margaret Ann visited relatives in Childress Sunday.

Lutie Abra Chester Fires Margaret Ann Childress

Rural Schools Receive State Aid Payment Totals $38,674

County superintendent Logan Cummings announced additional state apportionment money for rural schools totaled 38,674 dollars. The payment equals 2 dollars per rural pupil, with only 2 dollars left to be paid, likely in two installments during July and August.

Logan Cummings Cummings

Funeral for Miss McLear is Held in Wellington

Coroner’s verdict listed accidental drowning in both cases. Martha Marie McLear, born November 7, 1915, died at twenty two years seven months four days. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. W L McLear and many siblings. Funeral services at Assembly of God with Rev Trev Gobel Lawrence. pallbearers and flower attendants named. Interment Wellington cemetery. Ellis Funeral Home in charge.

Martha Marie McLear Wellington The Baptist Church W. L. McLear McLeod Fort Worth Welington Miss McLear Assembly of God Trev Gobel Lawrence Herschel McLear Carl McLear Pampa Herman Valance Lafayette Pounds Memphis James Everett John Everett, Jr G. L. Pounds R. E. Duncan Clarendon Loraine Everett Jackie Pounds Brownie Nan Lamb Jesus Hand Wellington Cemetery Ellis Funeral Home

Wheeler couple visits here Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jake Tarter of Wheeler were visitors here Sunday. The brief item notes a local social visit by the couple, with no additional details.

Jake Tarter Wheeler

Honor Fathers And Mothers At Salt Fork On Sunday

Fathers and mothers of Salt Fork will be honored Sunday afternoon June 19 in a program sponsored by the Sunday School. The service begins promptly at 3 o clock with an invitation to all community members to attend. This annual event is held each year at Salt Fork.

Salt Fork

Church Group Heads to Ceta Glen for Week at Camp

Two representatives from the young people's division of the Christian Church travel to Ceta Glen for a weeklong instruction school and encampment. Miss Olive Maurie Seaberry and Robert Strong lead the group, with Rev. Rawlins Cherry James of the First Christian Church teaching and Mrs. Ernest Lewis accompanying the party.

Young People's Division The Christian Church Ceta Glen Olive Maurie Seaberry Robert Strong Rawlins Cherry James First Christian Church Ernest Lewis

Do You Get Continued From Page Eight on Farm Crops

The article urges planting more feed crops for livestock and states there is no restriction on producing and using dairy meat and poultry products at home. Families can sell meat poultry and eggs to boost income, and increasing home consumption could raise the livestock population without more sales.

Methodist Church Summer Services Schedule

The notice lists summer services for a Methodist church including Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 10 50 a m Evening Vesper 6 7 p m Young Peoples Meet 7 05 to 7 10 Children s Service 7 00 to 7 30 Missionary Society Monday 9 to 11 30 a m The piece urges attendance and community presence The pastor is W B Hicks It also notes visitors Mr and Mrs Sam Gholson Miss Thelma Masten and Donald Curry were Wichita Falls visitors on Sunday.

Society Hicks Sam Gholson Thelma Masten Donald Curry Wichita Falls

Swearingen Set for Friday Evening Candidate Forum

County and precinct candidates will speak at Swearingen Friday evening June 17, announced by W H Goforth. All candidates urged to attend for a speaking and a large crowd expected. Six speaking dates remain before the first primary elections. sites listed as Ring Abra Lil lie Sanmorwood Dodson and Wellingtons.

Swearingen W. H. Goforth aé-Ring Abra Lillie Sanmorwood Dodson Wellingtons

Card of Thanks We Thank Our Friends and Community

Card of Thanks from We Wikilfo expresses sincere gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a time of need.

Thanks to those who aided during illness and death

Mrs. Lee Black and family express gratitude to neighbors who assisted during the illness and passing of their husband and son Lee A. Black. They also thank those who sent flowers and convey blessings from Mr. and Mrs. J T Black and other relatives.

Lee A. Black Lee Black J.T. Black

For Sale Teadies Silk Dresses at Bayouth Department Store

Silk dresses offered for sale at Bayouth Department Store with prices 1.97 and 2.07 plus a datefree with each dress. Listing notes 48 1 ¢ as part of the ad.

Bayouth's Bayouth Department Store

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