Salvage Campaign Energized at Amarillo Clinic Meeting
The Amarillo salvage clinic drew county leaders from Wellington including County Judge Howard Riggs and Mayor Pink Sullivan as well as state and federal organizers. Attendees urged prompt regular salvaging of waste fats scrap iron tin cans silk nylon and other materials to aid the war effort and urged households to participate actively. Lead speakers stressed turning in old metals and cans to support government price and collection programs.
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Amarillo
Texas
Hitler
Ben Hurst
County Salvage
Wellington
Howard Riggs
Pink Sullivan
B. W. Beaird
Ernest Lewis
Zipper Zorns
Mr. Hurat
Panhandle
Joseph B. McAdama
Texas Salvage Committee
Austin
Lewis C. Huff
Dallas
W. A. Becker
Washington, D. C
Ruth Everson
Mr. Hurst
Hurst
Iran
Uncle Sam
FFA Boys Take Second in State Lone Star Farmer Contest
Marion Baumgardner placed second in the Star Lone Star Farmer contest at the state FFA convention in San Angelo. He represented the Panhandle Star Lone Star Farmers. Melvin Thomason, Wellington FFA president, and Baumgardner were recognized as Lone Star Farmers.
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Marion Baumgardner
Star Lone Star Farmer
San’Angelo
Panhandle
Ng Star Lone” Star Farmer
Baumgardner
Melvin
Thomason
Wellington
FFA
Lone
Star Farmers of the
Henpittes
Star Lone
Canning Schools Begin as County Sees Severe Hail Damage
A hail and heavy rain swept through central county Monday night June 24 damaging crops. The same day three canning schools for women start June 22 in Wellington Quail and Dodson led by Doris Leggitt and Jenni Camp with 1924 Study Club sponsorship.
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Gillie
Salt Fork
Lutie
R. S. Montague
Mall Carrier
Wellington
Quail and
Dodson
Doris Leggitt
Jennie Camp
A. and M. Collage
Rose Brisman
Morris Wells
Chester Fires
Daskins Wella
Quail Tuesaday
J. P. Cummings
Canning School
Careful With Those Ration Books OPA Warns
The District OPA warned against careless handling of ration books noting their value to individuals. It advised keeping books in a safe accessible place and warned that lost books trigger a ten day delay before replacement. It also noted brief food shortages can sharpen memory and prompt explanations to the ration board for losses.
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OPA
Jensneay
Canning Program Opens At West Ward School
The countywide canning program opens at West Ward School to help women without equipment can fruit and vegetables this summer. Mrs. J. W. Peeples supervises and will teach preservation methods. room offers space for 10 to 15 women at no charge. Appointment hours will be required as the program progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward
J. W. Peeples
City Lacks War-Born Delinquency Problems
Report notes notches in wartime youth behavior as county officers recount past trouble by a man once detained. The piece cites improvements and mentions several individuals connected to earlier incidents.
Stamps Issued for Auto Use Tax Under 1943 Plan
Collector W A Thomas announced 35.00 auto use tax stamps go on sale June 10 at post offices and IRS offices for the fiscal year starting July 1 1943. Stamps are serially numbered and require vehicle make model serial number and state license on back. To prevent loss or theft owners are advised to dampen windshield rather than stamp adhesive and to record the stamp serial number.
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Internal Revenue
W. A. Thomas
Collectors of
Thomas
Singing Fun Planned by Rotary Club at Church
County singers and fans of good singing are invited to a Friday evening program on June 25 at the Methodist Church. The Rotary Club sponsors the county wide singing with S. R. Pinkston in charge of arrangements. Officials urge attendance to enjoy recreation through song during wartime.
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Rotary Club
Methodist’ Church
S. R. Pinkston
Mre Pinkston
First 1943 Wheat Sold On Local Market Man
Wellington opens 1943 wheat sales with Mrs. Hunter selling the first load of No 1 wheat to J E Warrick Feed Co. 60 bushels tested at 60 and brought $1 20 per bushel. Local market at $1 17 later in week as harvest begins in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hunter
Loco
Wellington
J. E. Warrick Feed Co
Hunter
Hollis
Salt Fork
Shamrock
Warrick Brothers
Stamp 18 Good For Shoes Extended To Oct 31
The Office of Price Administration announced that stamp No. 18 in ration book 1 remains valid for one pair of shoes from June 16 to October 31. The extension adds 11 days beyond stamp 17. Mail orders using expiring stamp 17 remain valid if postmarked before midnight June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
OPA
County Sets June War Bond Quota at 29700
Dick Wiley the county War Bond chairman announced a June quota of 29700, higher than recent months, urging all residents to oversubscribe by at least 10 percent with Series E Bonds and reach 15 percent in Series F and G sales to help Texas and the nation meet the Treasury target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wiley
Wiley
Frank Scofield
Texas
District Court Hears Tax Suits in Memphis
Judge A. S. Mass heard tax suits Tuesday in district court. The state won several judgments while others were dismissed. Suits involving the Wellington Independent School District were carried over to a later date, district clerk J. Mc Broome said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Mass
Memphis
J. McBroome
Wellington Independent
Navy Draft Calls Two Groups in June Report
The article reports a June call up by the armed services involving two groups. It notes the large number of men entering the Navy and other branches. Details on dates or locations are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
the Armed Services
New Pastor Sets Schedule for Wellington Circuit
Melvin Mathis begins as pastor of the Wellington Circuit Methodist Church at Salt Fork on June 13 succeeding Rev. H. R. Bennett. Mathis, to graduate in August from McMurry College Abilene, will complete remaining work by correspondence. Circuit schedule lists Bethel Loco first Sunday Salt Fork second Quail third Marella fourth. Upcoming events include July 12-16 Intermediate Camp at Ceta Canyon, July 24 quarterly conference at Quail, Rev. Palmer to preach and lead business session. Summer revivals are in planning stages with Rev Palmer assisting Bethel July 26 to August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Mathis
Wellington
Salt Fork Church
McMurry College
Abilene
Methodist Church
Salt Fork
H. R. Bennett
Harvard
Mathis
Bethel
Quail
Marella
Ceta’ Canyon
Hubert Thomson
Cg, T Palmer
Clarendon
Palmer
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W. P. Moore
Wilbur P. Moore
Joe Hemphill
Jackson
Moore
T. E. Benge
Webb Moore
Mr. Moore
First Baptist Church
H. H. Kinkeade
A. L. Cochran
Harris Royal
Luther Gribble
Wick Richards
Ross Wilkerson
T. B. Starkey
A. J. Hill
W. E. Cummings
R. R. Martin
L. A. Haunt
E. M. Hix
J. B. Castle
Pruet Garner
Allene Raburn
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