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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
5
The Indianapolis 500 saw no tire failures among 88 entrants as Firestone tires with Gum-dipping technology resisted heat and friction. Cars averaged over 116 mph in early laps and set a world 500 mile record of 194.865 mph overall time, with eight drivers making minor pit adjustments.
Gewis and family spent the weekend in Statdrack with Rirs Mart MelLewers and Mrs DU Childress in coher a mother Mae Oxietren s1 Quail Mrs Henry Henderson and son SP of Fort Worth and Mr and Mrs 4 FL Wicker of K and Mr and Mrs O A Gilbreathan children of Douley County spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vernon Lewis Verna Sons has been on the wetlist for Fo pairs two weeks but is better at the present time Mrs Vernon Lewis visited with Mrs B P Lewis Wednesday Mr and Mrs Eldress Childress spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Childress
Chicago reports a planned Century of Progress exhibit featuring wooden Indian figures from Pontiac dealers. The piece describes a mock pow wow of carved figures as ambassadors for a revived era, noting debates over accepting a wood Indian as payment for a new Pontiac and imagining future archaeological finds.
The article reflects on a twentieth century scene where locals recall antique night parade figures and a cigar store Indian. It notes the nostalgia among older residents, mentions a fair in Chicago and the Pony Express era, and hints at modern costs via the streetcar company.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Nix announce the birth of a son on Thursday June 4. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. The Nixes live in Shamrock and are former residents of Wellington.
Trustees of the Samnorwood Rural High School invite bids for building a new high school at Samnorwood Texas. Plans and specs available from architect W Havis Rolinsen in Welton Texas for a $25 plan fee. Bids due July 1 1934 with certified check for 5 percent. trustees reserve right to reject any or all bids.
A wide list of friends and neighbors in Salt Fork share visits birthdays and gatherings through a long social roster. Notes mention Verna Lee Harris Deloris Bishop Lila Mae Wright Estelline Jem pny and many others with events, visits, and a wolf hunt.
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