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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

10

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in May by County Clerk

May real estate transfers filed include numerous lot and section sales across sections 44 54 50 60 and others. Buyers include Mrs. Lewis Hill A B L Fritts W Frank Smith and Ray Tisdell with actions noted by county and township designations.

Li EL Fordebux Lewis Hill R. A. Fritts Alton Bodenhamer W. Frank Smith Dodson Vashti King D. AL Coleman W. RL Newton Ray Tisdell Dod

Witness recounts bridge disaster and failed fire efforts

A witness describes returning to a bridge after a damper fire started by darkness. He details watching an obstruction fall into the river, a splash from the impact, and his effort to light and keep burning matches through rain as a crowd gathered. He denies reports of cars leaving the bridge the next day.

Mr. White

Plans Complete Oklahoma Singing Weekend Schedule

Plans for a Oklahoma weekend program include an 8 20 evening start Saturday and a Sunday singing from one until sunset. A basket lunch is advised at noon for attendees not hosted in Dodson homes. Key organizers include B A Rickets Mid Lewis J C Claunch A B Willy and Y K Scott with housing committee members listed. E V Carter oversees ice water and guests visited Blair Oklahoma on Tuesday.

Oklahoma Dodson B. A. Rickets Mid Lewis J.C. Cl

Lone Mound Community Notes and Visits

Lone Mound residents report travel for schooling in Kingsville and Austin. Local families exchange visits with relatives across Claude Shamrock Ransdale and Twitty while discussing weather and wheat damage from recent rains.

Local Officials Named for Mend Ostrict Election

A long list of political figures announced for Mend Ostrict including Eugene Worley district attorney C C Broughton John Deaver and many county offices such as clerk treasurer sheriff school superintendent and commissioners. Also notes a business trip by Mr and Mrs Jimmie Kelson to Amarillo East Wednesday.

Jimmie Kelson Amarillo

Mrs McClaskey Named Chairman of Road Beautification

Mrs McClaskey has been named county chairman for beautification along state highways in Collingsworth County. Co chairwoman is Mrs Riley Dansen. The group includes leaders from eleven counties and plans improvements soon with help from Mrs Walter Starr and Mrs John Starr.

McClaskey My. Wlw. McClaskey Collingsworth Riley Dansen Highway Department Walter Starr Quail John Starr Lutie Dodson Sumnerwood

Fathers Honored At Arlie Program

Fathers from the southeastern part of the county were honored Sunday June 1 as the Father's flag was observed at Arlie Baptist Church. Rev W F Poole delivered the sermon at the Fort Velock hour. A noon basket dinner preceded a second program with talks by Merrit Durfey Marie Allens and Ballard Crawford. Reading by Vi ginkd Prince Leroy Crawford Darvin Clark Martha Roberson and Erina Copeland. Jwell Hieghtener played violin with Miss Ruby A Trt. Special sales by Mildred Ray Edas Copeland Bufount Miners Volleyse Guthrie Min and Mis Silas Crawford Virs Wo Minters Dorothy Smith and Medford Crusyder de Mckinnes played a piano sale. Robbie Copeland Winifred Scott Winifred Batch and Larene Bevers took part.

Arlie Baptist Church W. F. Poole Merrit Durfey Marie Allens Ballard Crawford Viginkd Prince Leroy Crawford Darvin Clark Martha Roberson Erina Copeland Jwell Hi

Salt Fork Lillie 4-H Club organized with officers elected

Five boys from the Lillie and Salt Fork communities organized a 4 H Club on June 16. W C Bell was elected president with L J Turley as vice president Sammie Turley as secretary treasurer and John W Carson as reporter Clyde Brown sponsors the group Each member will raise a pig as the first project After sales they will buy pure bred gilts for breeding The next meeting will install officers and set the fourth Tuesday of each month as regular meeting date Attending were Earl Turley G F Bell R P Carson J TD McMirmm Robert Fike Roy Bell and W K Cottingame.

Lillie Salt Fork W. C. Bell L. J. Turley Sammie Turley John W. Carson Clyde $. Brown Earl Turley G. F. Bell R. P. Carson J. TD. McMirmm Robert Fike Roy Bell W. K. Cottingame

Rising Star Nelson Seen as Leading Texan Candidate

Plains Candidate notes his influence on conference committees may sway major bills before elections. Nelson is termed the rising star of Texas politics and seen as the leading contender. Tom Royal returned from Amarillo after a two week visit. Mr and Mrs Chester Fires and son moved to their ranch for the summer last week.

Texas Nelson Chester Fires and Son A. d

Gallagher Leading Wellington Grocer Through Advertising

Frank Gallagher has proven himself a progressive merchant in Wellington through his Gallagher Grocery and Market. Starting from scratch he built a modern store in one year and recently began advertising in The Wellington Leader, praising the results and asserting advertising proves its value now and at any time.

Frank Gallagher Wellington Gallagher

Black Cats Set For Revenge Game At Fair Park

Westlington Black Cats face Clinton Grays in a revenge match after a 7 to 5 loss last Sunday. The game, scheduled for Sunday at Fair Park at 3 30, follows a postposed June 19 opener due to a Clinton storm. Manager Earl Shamblee urges fans to return.

Westlington Black Cats Clinton Greys Clinton Cats Earl Shamblee Fair Park

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Gilbert Hunt A. Jameson W.E. Johnson Kenneth E. Johnson Wayne Johnson Peters OH. Templeton The Wellington State Bank EF. Yarbrough Township Harmon County Oklo H. A. Wells Panhandle He- Snung Co Elkid Y Gloves J. W. Keltison W. R. Newton Padson Richard R. Darlington Walter Darlington Tre T. B. Witton Woodm. Bolts Unites Savings Bank of Detroit H. A. Combs Ith Grady Starkey Smith Turkey Riley Dungan Claire Frances R. J Blair Okla Highway Foghieng Fie Jack Hiet C. G. Brown Lone Mound Kingsville Brown Georgie Mae van Huss Jessie White Twitty R. T. Wood Lemuel Jones Claude Finis Glenn Taylor Austin Gwendolyn Spartin Magic Guy R. P., Wood Earl Harber Herbert Massey Mend Ostrict Eugene Worley C. C. Broughton John Deaver W. OH Bila Goforth Lutifer Gribble C W. M. Tucker Logan Ctimmengs Sherkf Claude McKinney Paul Hardy Frank Hunt Charlie Depauw Howard Riggs Woo Aldridge Chas Margaret Shields Ray Hunter Sims Sesnte Holcomb Viola Hudson Justice of Pence Hy A. Phillips D. M Deacon Blanton Prect N.C Tennison W. WW Sugg YE Emmert Prec't Col. Lowry Jason Young M. FL Punter A. E. Burdine Bert Weaver G. L. Roberts Prec’t + S Voyles Precinct E. BE Gene Scott D. EB Fulton Wiley McKinney Craterville Arlie W.C. Bell Gallagher’s Grocery & Market Macaroni Prunes—Gallon Pillsbury Tom Royal Gallagher States Black Cats Starkey Radio and Electric Shop A. L. Cochran Starkey Seed Store Square Tfe Jack Gibson Thompson Bros. Wrecking Co Jackson Finance Company Elm St Dallas Watson, Mebane Lucky Corner W. A. Colson Southwest Corner Square T. B. Starkey Starkey Electric Shop Fred Capps Strong Floral Co Mish Dukeminier Gray Taylor Creamery Harley Kern Priskill Laundry Dallas Street Starkey Electric Company Starkey Hilectric Shop Abtic East Avenue Frank ‘Mitchell Plainview C. RR Brooks East Ave Johnson
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