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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
5
In a column by Deskina Wells, law enforcement officers in smaller towns fear expanded court limits on voluntary confessions will raise crime risks. Dissent warns against dangerous experiments as crime rates rise. The piece notes June heat, crop concerns, and light cottonseed insect infestations as additional rural issues.
John Aaron, World War I veteran, died leaving his wife of Vinson and seven daughters and a son. Surviving daughters include Mrs Ruth Hightower and Mrs Cleo McQueary of Albuquerque New Mexico Mrs Grace Thomas of Northfield Mrs Elouise Jennings of Highmore SD Mrs Johnny Turner of Scottsbluff Neb Mrs Ann Caldwell and Miss Lyda Myrl Aaron of Vinson and John Aaron Sr of Houston Also surviving are his brother George Aaron and four sisters Mrs Elmer Kennenberg Mrs Ruth Roberts of Dulles Mrs G L Jones of Wellington and Mrs John Riddie of Ontario California There are seven grandchildren.
The Pee Wee division forms two teams coached by Fred Saied and Donald Settle for the Yankees and Harold Gatlis and Elvis White for the Astros. With room for two more squads, Youth League chair J B Oney notes. A game is set for Thursday June 46 at 5 15 p m with listed Yankee and Astro players.
The U S Civil Service Commission outlines a new examination for Immigration Patrol Inspector positions with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Pay is $6 269 yearly with on the job training and no experience required. Applicants must pass a verbal aptitude test and be in good health. Applications due Feb 15, 1967 with first test Aug 20 1966.
College Station report quotes Dr. C Wendell Horne of Texas A&M Extension on preventing plant disease. Emphasizes early detection, reputable nurseries, proper pruning, wound care, and use of fungicides with appropriate intervals and added detergent for better coverage.
From page one Technological College delegates attend a TWDB meeting at the In-Town Inn in Lubbock starting at 1 30 pm. Gov John Connally requested the plan in public interest to aid economic growth and welfare as the state plans water resources through 2020 with a projected population of 30 5 million.
Allen Cunningham 11, son of Mr and Mrs James A Cunningham of Whiteface, died at 5 am Wednesday June 14 in Methodist Hospital Lubbock after a six year leukemia battle. Funeral set 3 pm Thursday at First Baptist Church Whiteface. Survivors: parents a brother Mark 7 and grandparents Tom Cunningham Sumnerwood and Z J Neeley Quail.
Wellington hosts a week of summer youth baseball with Pee Wees Pony League Dodgers and Braves featuring daily games beginning Thursday June 16 through Tuesday June 21. Notable visit: Mr and Mrs Leon Bawcom of Dallas visited last week with Mr and Mrs Eugene Bawcom.
The Wellington elementary library opens Thursday morning June 16 from 8 30 to 10. Children of elementary age are invited to a weekly program featuring a classic or young readers story and poem, an art display, children's music, and participation records. Sponsored by the 1954 Study Club and Mrs Ratliff, the program runs every Thursday at the same time through August with book checkout and weekly returns.
College Station guidance urges families to enjoy outdoor life responsibly. Miss Lucille Moore of Texas A&M stresses citizen action to protect forests, streams, and wildlife through simple steps like packing trash bags, not carving trees, and dousing campfires before departure.
Rudell White earned a straight A average on the ACC dean's honor roll at Abilene Christian College. He and his wife Kay Chandler plan to return to AGC in the fall after summer work in Gladewater. White is the son of Mr and Mrs Buford Chandler and Mr and Mrs Ople White of Quali.
Residents from Boys Ranch hosted guests last Thursday and Friday, including Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baw com and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodge, with Eugene Baw involved in the visit.
Lutie Baptist Church hosts the zone Baptist Training Union meeting Monday evening June 20. Rev. Verrell Leeper will lead the event with attendees from First Baptist Wellington Faith Baptist Wellington and the Quail Sumnerwood Lillie and Lutie churches.
Mrs J L Burt and her grandson Johnny Ford traveled Friday to Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Brinson and Beverly in Borger and Mr and Mrs Burt Brinson and their sons in Fritch with Mr and Mrs Burt in attendance.
An unclear field note mentions Mr. Holland and a board, with garbled phrases possibly related to veterans or local governance. Early July references appear but specifics and names are unreadable.
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