Farmers urge Wellington businesses to host Fourth of July joy
A letter from a farmer complains business leaders neglect town celebrations to chase cotton money. He urges merchants to invest in a community Fourth of July event, praising local traders and asking for a public party that unites farmers and town residents. The writer notes strong local support and hopes for growth if the town shows pride and civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Jeremiah
Wellington
Ima
Dan
Denaw Boam
Texaa
Fason
Parmer
Business Change at A. W. Dey Goods Store Mangum
Mr dC Gallley, a well known Dey Goods man of Mangum, purchases with dt Andersen in the A W Dey Goods Store. Gallley is a substantial business leader. Anderson, long-time manager, continues in charge of the store with the same liberal patronage expected.
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Dc Gallley
Dey
Mangum
Dt Andersen
A. W. Dey
Mir Galley
Anderson
Building Fine Home for DL Dr Stall in City South
Work has begun on a new and handsome residence for DL Dr Stall in the southern part of the city. Reportedly it will be among the most costly homes in the area once completed.
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DL. Dr. Stall
Sail Boys Split With Hollis In Two Games
The Hollis trip saw the home team win the first game 12 to 7 and lose the second 8 to 2 to the visitors.
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Sail Boys
Hollis
Dreamland Theatre Change of Ownership in Wellington
H C Fox has purchased the Dreamland Theatre from J H Deaven and will open an air dome on two vacant lots west of the square next week. The new owner promises the same clean high class entertainments, likely boosting summer patronage as the venue becomes cooler and more pleasant.
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H.C. Fox
J. H. Deavenport
Dreamland Theatre
Airdome
Dreamland Saturday Night Special Program
Dreamland announces a Saturday program on the 24th featuring moving pictures. Screenings include Lovers Predicament Land of Peaceful Morning The Run away Mother-in-law The iSwash Backler Betrayed by fone feet Pa takes up Physical Culture.
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Dreamland
Fone
Lecture Rescheduled by Prof Wills for Wellington School
Prof W. Wills cannot attend as planned but writes he will be present Saturday night the 24th to discuss his lecture on education and his future work at Wellington Public School. The school board urges all patrons to attend and support continued school improvement with cooperation from patrons, the board, and faculty.
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Wills
Wellington Public School
Big two day ball game on tap at home vs Wheeler
A two day baseball event unfolds today and tomorrow with the home team facing Wheeler. Local supporters are urged to attend and cheer the strong home lineup for what may be among the season’s best games.
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Wheeler
Double Page Ad Highlights Money Making in Leader Issue
The front page teaser touts a big A. W. double page advertisement in this Leader issue promising money making opportunities for readers.
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The
Leader
Band Boys Plan Mid July Basket Picnic
A note says the band boys are planning a large basket picnic around mid July. Hurah for the band boys if they get town cooperation they could accomplish much.
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Hurah
Letter Endorses New School Superintendent Wills
A letter to Mr. John Williamson from local pastors in Wellington Oklahoma praises Prof. W.C. Wills as a capable and morally upright new School Superintendent. The Methodist and Baptist pastors describe him as highly qualified, successful at Blair High, and a strict Prohibitionist likely to benefit the district.
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John Williamson
Wellington
W.C. Wills
Wills
Lair
Okola
Texas
Wils
Okla
Blair High School
M. FE. Church
Thomas C. Jones
R. J. Morgan
Leader Acknowledges Receipt of Fine Peaches
The Leader notes a bucket of the largest ripe peaches seen in days. It praises proper care and cultivation and credits Mr. C. B. Boverie for producing superb fruit.
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C. B. Boverie
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. F. Hamm
F. C. Hamm, Proprietors
F. C. Hamm
F.c.hamm Drug Company
Wellington, Texas
NYAL
Tiver
Glidder
Anata
Wellington State Bank
State Guaranty Fund
H. C. Wells
City National Bank
H. D. Creath
C. Doneghy
Sam D. Rude
V. Pres
Blair
Homa
First National Bank
A Guaranty Bond Bank
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