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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
5
W E Hall Goodyear dealer warns that driving in hot summer weather increases tire blowout risk. He cites worn tires with fatigued cords and stresses Goodyear G3 Airwheel and Supertwist cord tires for stronger protection and longer wear to prevent blowouts during hot road conditions. A full tire set now eliminates summer tire trouble.
Aberdeen society page reports Mrs Hardy Dester critically ill after a stroke. Mrs Vivian Lowe underwent appendicitis surgery in Beach Sanctum. Several residents visit relatives, including Mr and Mrs Sanders moving to LeFors, and many trips to Wellington and Shamrock. Community updates mention illness recoveries and new school principal appointment at Samarowwood High School.
The Chicago World's Fair offers a Cook’s Tour of global villages and exhibits in hours with illuminated pavilions. New wonders include the Lagoon Fountain, Ford’s 200 foot centerpiece, black light effects, animal shows, and thrill rides. Attendance may exceed 85 million with $8 million more invested.
Prairie View School closed last Friday after a successful term. A Friday night program featured graduation exercises for the seventh grade led by Mr. J D Wilson. Valedictorian Miss Bula Lee Gayton and salutatorian Miss Tahnufe Mae Morgan spoke. other graduates included Miss Mar Searo Miss Ora Blandford Miss Sophie Ambler and Mr Jenny Sand. The year included a pie supper Ox supper and a three-act play raising funds for athletic equipment and school needs. Juniors won the playground ball finals and track honors with Miss Cella Danmar taking place honors in her division and leading relay. Improvements to the school grounds included leveling the field and a better water supply.
A large crowd enjoyed a school picnic with swimming after lunch. Local residents and relatives including Mrs. John Daffron Mrs. Bob Wilder Mrs. Ong Watson and Mrs. Athanda Hathaway visited, while Mr. Hyman's family faced a serious illness in Strong City Oklahoma.
A burglar slipped into the Exeter California jail and stole seven blankets after the door was left unlocked overnight. The incident prompted a security review and investigation by local authorities.
Marco Marcowite returns to Belgrade jail after previously escaping years earlier and evading capture. He reenters the facility amid tightened security as authorities review past escape routes and potential accomplices.
More than 150 cotton buyers ginners and farmers are expected at the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Cotton Week July 2 to 6. No tuition. classes for beginners and advanced students at the USDA offices on the campus. Notable speakers include John C. Thompson, ED Killough, John E. Egan, F L Gerdes, C A Bennett, L E Dowd, H Gy Walling, H Handrick and others.
A mountain fire on Animas Mountain one mile north of Animas City, sparked by strong winds, devoured pine timber and sent dense smoke over the Animas Valley. The blaze remained out of control while sighting from Durango, near the Junction Creek disaster site.
Mrs J A Lowe and Luther King family spent the weekend visiting relatives. Rufus Nelsons visited his mother Ellen Tagrain with sons. Wilma Linskey and Willing Squyres visited Ivan Bell Hrawer. Rev Lawrence and baby joined Gill Squyres family. W A Squyres and son returned from Geronimo trip. Homer Igram and Ben Brewer hosts. Bul Brace with Dick Linsey guests. Claude Simpson of Shamrock with V J Simpson.
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