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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
2
The Wellington paper notes a 4th of July county picnic to fund Fighters for Democracy and train servicemen. It highlights strong crops corn vegetables peaches and a thriving harvest with wheat oats and cotton doing well amid a return of editor Claud Wells to manage the paper. The town enjoys good living standards and a revival in local business.
The 144th infantry and adjacent units moved to Bay Sur Aube and Vellisterie, then faced heavy fighting near St Etienne. Panthers suffered many casualties while assaulting German machine gun nests, with heroes Turner and Sampler earning recognition for bravery. The division, trained by American officers, endured constant combat from Sept to armistice, including actions at St Etienne, Somme Pre, Forest Farm, and Belmont Wood.
A V Cocke returned from a four gun shoot in Memphis and won first honors among amateurs. He placed with professionals and received multiple notices in sporting papers praising his marksmanship.
The program outlines a church meeting focusing on education and spiritual growth. Readings include Bible verses such as Philippians 4, Romans 12, James 1, and Matthew 26. Songs include Leadeth Me and readings emphasize prayer for greater effectiveness in God’s work.
Card of Thanks thanks the good people who assisted during illness and death of a mother and grandmother. It honors physicians nurses undertaker and staff who cared around her bedside. The children express gratitude for support and flowers.
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