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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

7

Louis A Shadix Dies After Prolonged Illness At Home

Louis A Shadix died June 6 at 5:20 p.m. at his Dodsonville home after several weeks with dropsy. Born June 6, 1907 near Hollis, he joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1626 and married Abigail Powers in 1626. He is survived by his mother, wife, five sisters, and many relatives. Interment followed at Dodsonville Cemetery with Ray Goodson of Wellington in charge.

Louis A. Shadix Dodsonville Hollis Missionary Baptist Church Rev. West S.A. Thomas J. D. Conn Louis The Baptist Church Abigail Powers W. M. Shadix

R B Nelson Dies After Operation

R B Nelson son of Mr and Mrs HL Nelson of Mebain formerly of Quail died June S at Wellington hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born December 26, Lona at Mall, he is survived by parents five sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Baptist church at Medan with Ray Groedeen and choir in attendance.

R, B. Nelson HL. Nelson Mebain Quail Wellington Hospital Lona Mall Mra Moo Bardine Alfred Dexter Glenn MelLain Virgil Jorneen Allenreced Opal Nelson Miain Kaes Nelson Melaan Study Nedeern Baptist Church Medan Ray Groedeen Welloptonean Satya Redyty

Pretey Pardy and Entertainment at Mr and Mrs Black

The afternoon featured a visitor reading and readings by Miss Bernly eye Bishop. Refreshments were served to a list of ladies and gentlemen including Mesdames Gould Scott Hall Hunsaker Rollings Smith Painter Bishop and Misses Wynn Hishop.

Bernly Eye Bishop O. M. Gould John Scott MP Scott Hall Hunsaker J. A. Rollings Peyton Smith Hugh Painter W. A. Bishop Tobe Dearhl Fley Wynn Emily Sue Hishop Mra Dewey Malone

Preventing Brown Patch in Lawns

Lawn care guidance notes that brown patch can be largely prevented with proper watering and fertilizing. Excess fertilizer or water increases risk. avoid evening watering, poor air circulation, shade, and prolonged moisture. Mercury compounds such as Semesan and Uspulun offer control when applied at specified rates, while calomel provides longer soil effects but weaker immediate control.

Infant son dies at 30 minutes after birth

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers died Monday shortly after birth. Burial was at Wellington Cemetery with Ray Goodson in charge.

sMr Fred Rogers Wellington Ray Goodson

Miss Ethel Kesser and J D Jordan Married Here

Miss Ethel Kesser and J D Jordan were wed last Saturday in a Breanna ceremony conducted by Rev Ho deter. The couple, long known in the county, were praised by townsfolk for a solid union and generous spirits. The bride is the daughter of Mel and Restler, and the groom has many local friends. The event drew a wide attendance from the community.

Ethel Kesser J.D. Jordan Breanna Pordin Veertge

Political Announcements for July Democratic primary

List of candidates announced for Democratic primary across district judge district attorney clerk county judge attorney sheriff tax collector superintendent tax assessor county clerk treasurer and precinct posts led by J. Fires Clifford Davis Jas C Mahan Lenore Sherwood Templeton Deahl Luther Gribble Claude McKinney Jim Cook L T Sullivan J D Wilson H B Duke Annie Bird Stanley Whitson Carl C Wood W D Aldridge Marguerite Bartlyyt Ed Julian A L Nowlin J M Strong Laura Campbell Callie Cartner W W Carter B F Ford John Jones HB Willingham H J Oagle J A Coleman C Caperton P W Myers and others with incomplete entries in precincts 1 2 3 4 suggesting rerelection and residual names.

Clifford Davis Jas. C. Jimmie Mahan Miss Lenore Sherwood R. H. Templeton Jack B. Deahl Luther Gribble Claude McKinney Jim Cook L. T John Jones HB. K. Willingham H. J. Oagle J. A. Coleman C. H. Caperton P. W. Myers

Social notes: Morris Wells hosts Couples Club gathering

Last Wednesday June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wells entertained the Couples Club with a buffet dinner and five bridge games. High scores went to Mrs. Aubrey Dobbs and Jeff Greer. Attendees included the Dobbs, Fancher, Avery, Goodson, Greer pairs and guests from Albany Dallas and Amarillo.

Morris Wells Couples Club Aubrey Dobbs Jeff Greer Ed Fancher Wallace Avery Ray Goodson KE. High Joe Hemphill Albany Texas Be Jolly Club South Hakell St Bo Harte Meo Eral Roger Tin Haste

Russian quartet at Welltex Theater in Wellington concert

Prokhanoff brothers from Phillips University Enid Oklahoma performed at Welltex Theater with accompanist Mr. Mereinsky. The program included The Russian March Folk Love The Volga Boatman and The Soldier's Song plus American and Russian dances. The event was sponsored by the Ladies and Society of the First Christ es to represent their native country. They plan to return to Russia after college. they travel to Wichita Falls next.

Prokhanoff Brothers Phillips University of Walter Prokhanoff Mereinsky Old Kentucky Avard Yegienbayy Wichita Falla First Christian Church

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