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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1986
Page
1
Wellington Leader published weekly at 913 West Avenue Wellington Texas 79095. Editor Henry W Wells oversees a mailing address P O Box 992 with annual subscriptions 13 dollars within trade territory and 16 dollars outside. The paper began in 1909 and remains a local Texas publication.
Peggy Una Squyres, former Wellington resident, died June 9 in Westminster California after a year and a half illness. Widow of Rev. W Alvin Squyres a longtime Southern Baptist pastor. Born August 8 1904 in Jacksboro she moved to Wellington as a child. Survived by three children Rev Gerald Squyres of Anaheim Melva Joyce Hughes of Phoenix and Ray Squyres Funeral held June 11 in Garden Grove California.
Leta Leona Shanks 75 died Sunday in Vernon. Funeral held June 18 at Tim's Chapel Altus with Rev. Bill Davis. burial at Fairmount Cemetery. Born May 6 1911 in Grayson County she left behind three daughters Nadine Munson Buffalo OK Elaine West Vernon Opal Moore Lain OK, one son Otis Shanks, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. husband George Shanks and son Otis preceded her in death. Survived by three siblings and other relatives.
The article recounts historic Nazarene church growth at Loco, detailing site selection in 1916, construction of a wood frame church in 1916 1928, replacement building in 1929, and a bequest from the Stewart estate to fund the facility. It notes revival efforts under Rev. W H Phillips 1919 1921, funds raised, evangelists hosted, and many converts joining the global Nazarene mission.
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