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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
3
General rain and two weeks of hailstorms wreck crops across the county south end. Saturday’s rain measured one to three inches with storms along the gulf coast. Tolia and east of Tutte areas suffered the worst hail damage and washouts. Despite losses, surviving crops may yield unusually high. farmers resume planting cotton and other commodities.
Mrs L E Gribble entertained last Friday with a luncheon for guest Mrs C W Ferguson of New York City and former resident of fat aity. Attendees included Mrs John Beavers Memphis Mrs Lester Benge Mrs T E Benge Mrs J F B Gribbie and host Mrs Pete Clower of Menistis. Later that evening open house was held at Mrs Gribbles residence for Ferguson and friends.
Bowen visits Wellington from Wichita Falls where he has been attending a business college since October 1. He plans to return Monday to Wichita Falls to continue courses in bookkeeping banking and secretarial work. He appeared on a broadcast with Claude Etaarts orchestra over KGKO station.
The article highlights praise for volunteers aiding National Recovery, noting about 76 000 cases passed through local compliance boards in nine months. Texas boards, 389 strong, adjusted 453 cases restoring back wages totaling 10 598.74 dollars. Local actions reduced further proceedings and the piece mentions community notices and personal greetings.
Plans for the Palo Duro Canyon State Park opening on July 4 include a five day program with rodeo nightly and a massed chorus and full orchestra. Leaders expect up to 100000 visitors. park facilities offer camp sites and a lodge under construction. Admission to the canyon drive is 36 cents per car and 6 cents per extra passenger, rodeo admission 25 cents children and 75 cents adults.
The writer dedicates a weekly column to Mrs C J Glenn, longtime friend of the author. He recalls loving moments from grammar school, when Mrs Glenn made sandwiches and allowed them to “Jick the cake bowl,” and notes her enduring kindness through high school football days.
A tribute to a woman who happily drives neighbors to a distant town for a football game and endures fatigue to help others, remembered with gratitude for her steadfast kindness and visits.
A reminiscence recalls Mrs. Glenn as a guiding, supportive figure to 1926 graduates. She hosted a sunrise breakfast at the Country Club and a theatre party and many other acts of generosity.
The Pullman Cafe celebrates its fifth anniversary in town with a banquet hall addition at the rear and plans to honor its local staff. Owner Mr. Bryant has operated in Wellington for years and is noted across the county for his work in the cafe business.
The Vota Vita Sunday School Class of the Baptist Church held a picnic at Tuck Creek on Tuesday evening June 19. A late picnic lunch was served as attendees listed include Naomo Slav Om Mac Kieeworth Othella ennis Raina Merle Willoughby Jet Knowles Mary Alicea Manzer Ans Me Lee Criham Amore Letter Ine Smith Ahanehe Tucker Mars Paul Leng Mariette tis hand and teacher M Puryear.
A reflective piece traces the romance between two longtime acquaintances, one a widower, leading to a marriage celebrated in a rural community. It recalls earlier cowboy days and a life shaped by shared travels, church, and neighbors as the couple bonds in a new union. The tale weaves memory with present vows and local names.
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