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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
5
Secretary Wallace unveils a plan to destroy ten million acres of cotton in a limited stimulus to cut production and ease a surplus. The program funds through processing taxes and rental payments to farmers who sign contracts to plow up land and accept options on government owned cotton.
Morris Wells, gravely ill from internal hemorrhages that began Monday night, showed improvement Wednesday as doctors noted a good chance for recovery. He remains confined to bed for an extended period.
Claud White of Swearingen, employed by B. F. Horton, was struck in the face by a mule while pass ing near a calf the animal defended. White, though injury is not serious, plans caution around mules that act as calf guardians.
Twenty two Wellington boys from local firms begin amateur boxing at the Ritz Theatre on Tuesday night June 20. Preliminary bouts run through June 29 with final rounds July 6. Winners included Richard Carter Hope Moore J Henson Prenzie Wright and J N Cook in earlier bouts.
Walter Fred Hill son of Mr and Mrs C D Hill of Dodsonville earned selection at Shamrock High School June 9 to represent North Plains district in the State Public Speaking Contest in Huntsville August 1 2. The national scope contest leads to four regional events and a Kansas City national finals in November with prizes 300 200 150 and 190 all expenses paid. Hill is praised by Dodsonville and county residents for past wins against teams from Laws Amarillo Pampa Dalhart and other towns. The Dodsonville Vocational Agriculture program pursues one and one half unit affiliation this year under Frank Deupree instructor who has guided a successful terracing team previously in the district.
Glenn Thompson son of Mrs Trene Howell of Loco will leave July 10 for Dallas to enroll in the Dallas Aviation and Air College. He graduates from Loco High July 7 and will study flying and master mechanic courses before seeking commercial or government flying work. His mother is Mrs Mire Howell at Loco.
W F Decker announces that students aiming to complete a half unit in school work should enroll for the summer term. Enrollment deadline is Tuesday.
The American Legion Auxiliary and Legion Community Service sponsor a Better Babies contest at the July 4 Riverside picnic. Babies are weighed and measured by professionals. the top prize of five dollars is awarded by the Legion and attending physician. Second place receives a recognition ribbon.
Six men were arrested on drunkenness charges and one man charged with chicken theft this week. Three arrests occurred Saturday night and three Sunday night. Two of the men were also charged with fighting. City Marshal Paul Hardy led the chicken theft arrest. Ed Pryor and Mr. Williams made the other six arrests.
County crops are ahead of 1932 levels with farmers hopeful for a good yield. The north and west areas suffer from sand storms hot winds and drought. Replanting has occurred in several sections and future rains will determine yields. Weedy fields have prompted farmers to cut weeds in the past week.
Kiwanis Club and American Legion host a Friday night gathering to present Boy Scout charters and identification cards to Wellington troops and leaders. A large first aid kit is also given for winning the camp attendance contest at Nature Park. Refreshments and discussion follow, with continued coverage on the next page.
The county council plans a County Round-Up for farm women with Mrs. Claude Whitfield supervising. The event aims to include attendance by regular members and interested women and girls, with a College Station visit to discuss problems faced by the council. The meeting starts at noon and runs to about 10 PM around August 1. Hearne Tour Mexico ends with Hal Hearns’ extended visit in South Texas and Mexico.
Farmers Gin Co announced 2300 dollars in dividends for the past year, a 10 percent payout on capital stock, with 9000 dollars of new machinery installed last fall. Officers disclosed include President M F Hunter, Vice President J C Coa, Secretary Treasurer A V Cocke, and directors M Fu Hunter J He Vice J H Barton B G Glenn Vi OC Cole J C Goe and A V Cocke.
Pruden Drug Store moved Wednesday to a remodeled space on the east side of the square three doors north of the First National Bank. The building now features new window displays and improved arrangements as part of the relocation noted in local business notices.
Plans show paving from Wellington to the Childress county line and the Salt Fork river bridge nearing completion. State officials limit new designations, with Austin negotiations ongoing for a July letting. The road from Wellington to Childress could open by July 15 once contracts are let.
Seven county residents planned to attend the Chicago World's Fair this week with more expected to depart later in the month. Miss Ruth Bourman Miss Hattie D Wells Miss Robbie Wells Mrs Fred Boyd and Mrs J G Nesbit departed Sunday on a Wichita Falls special excursion train. Miss Clara Castlebury and Miss Nora Cocke left Shamrock and will attend Northwestern University this summer and visit the fair.
Relief work restarted with 60 Wellington men and 20 from LaTie Dozier and Quail, under county commissioners supervision. Crews clear streets and maintain cemetery work west of town on Wellington Memphis road, starting Monday and running through the week amid uncertain June allotment details.
The Juneteenth celebration in Wellington drew little disturbance as many residents observed wash day. Negroes traveled to Shamrock for an emancipation barbecue while two jailed men worked on roads, and another jailed for openly drinking beer at a Dodsonville ball game.
Dodsonville teachers spend summer vacation at colleges and fairs. Superintendent W V Swinburne and principal S H Thompson study at Denton colleges. Frank Deupree plans a rural work break with weeks off later. Ruth Boarman goes to the Chicago World's Fair. Delig South studies at Peabody in Nashville. Vivian Davis Midsophie Cruz Anga Dawson plan Oklahoma study. Mrs W F Roberts stays on a farm north of Wellington.
The county library received 20 new books for the Texas shelf this week. Contents cover early Texas topics and modern works by Ruth Cross and J Frank Dobie. The shipment includes children's nursery rhymes and a popular title The Story of J Frank Norfleet. Donation comes from the 1924 Study Club sponsoring the Texas shelf.
The city and county discuss tentative plans to use federal public works funds for a municipal gas plant water system swimming pool and roads. Applications are due to Lawrence Westbrook by June 24 but none are certain and construction remains probable. T W Hanlon Jr explains Title 11 of the National Industrial Recovery Act involves a 3 2 billion appropriation.
A soft ball league formed this week near the high school with flood lights installed for night play. Teams include North Texas and West Texas Utilities, Fire Department, Boy Scouts, and a Neighborhood Team. Plans for Sunday School classes and others to join soon. Each team has ten players and follows standard baseball rules.
Loco High School will graduate five students from its new building on July 1. Principal B Kirk announced the ceremony, noting the class is the first to complete coursework in the recently finished facility. The move followed a delayed school opening due to construction of the South building.
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