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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
4
Berlin reports a court for the first time recognizes the Widmark blood test determining alcohol in blood. A student who borrowed a car and injured two pedestrians was found to have nine drinks of cognac and nine glasses of beer. He got one month in jail as the judge said drunken drivers must be jailed under any circumstances.
The late Sir Frederick Fraser long led the Halifax School for the Blind in Nova Scotia. Blind himself since youth, he trained hundreds to live independently, expand facilities, and promote self reliance through practical courses and public education.
The passage praises a man's transition from hardship to leadership, noting his outstanding achievements and beneficent services. It lists knighthood, university degrees, and esteem from fellow citizens as recognitions, along with the enduring gratitude of those he guided from darkness to light.
Oberammergau Germany hosts its 300th vow driven Passion Play season from May 21 to September 23 with 28 daytime performances. Fraulein Klara Mayr plays Mary Magdalene and plans to marry in Washington after the season. The town of 2000 gains worldwide fame through the event and the accompanying travel and literature interest.
The Panhandle Herald contends Governor Ferguson may pardon Bob Silver, discusses political strategy for Benatar Small, and notes community planning amid drought fears. It cites Jack Lytch praising Small and describes broad support across the state, with emphasis on Panhandle sentiment.
The article recalls San Antonio’s founding in 1718 by Martin de Alarón and the Mission era around the presidio. It notes the shift to an Anglo American community after Texas’ republic era, the lingering Spanish atmosphere, and landmarks such as the Alamo, old mission ruins, and Breckenridge Park with its Japanese garden.
A review of quarterly lessons on Jesus methods and plan. It analyzes Jesus choosing and sending disciples, meeting people where they are, and the Sermon on the Mount as a core element, then traces themes from the Kingdom to Calvary and the risen Lord guiding the lesson sequence.
A garbled column blends quips with odd anecdotes from around the nation. Bits mention a dog bite dispute, a Paris shooting after a kiss, a revived baby saved by police, and various petty legal and domestic cases.
A June day in Wellington paints a busy street scene. Residents including Bill Heatherage, C C Hishop, Rory Fisher, Dae Jonotr, Mark Planter, Roy Shamake and many others are seen socializing, shopping, chatting about crops, politics, and daily life as showers pass and townsfolk go about their business.
In newly enacted ordinances residents must destroy caterpillars on trees or pay up to 25 dollars. Margaret Molyneaus of Chicago sues Sidney Phillipson for 500 to 600 damages alleging she lent him a license for 12 years and he repaid theft claims torn from a home in Indiana.
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