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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
6
Generosity from a local citizen enables a county canning plant project with M. P. Watkins leasing his building at no charge. The move ends delays and promises a new facility. Readers are invited to contribute reminiscences as a Silver Anniversary edition of The Leader approaches.
The Bride of Summer and a serpentine dance in ornate costumes lead a Kiddies pageant continued from Page One. Prologue includes other attractions. Frank Buck's Wild Cargo will be shown on screen with an orchestra accompanying the revue and prologue.
Personal Fleet Praden attended to business in Childress Friday night. Mr and Mrs H B Gilmore and family of Memphis were out of town guests at the wedding of Glyde Drake and Nora Cocke. Keener Hudson left for Childress to take over the Hotel Drug Store. Oo Miss Jeannetta Grege of Sayre visited her father and grandmother Myre Wytramic Wyrick of Arie.
Red Williams 164 meets Negro Ed Theodore 166 pounds in a comeback bout at Texan Theatre on a Thursday night. The card features four battles and partners Williams with Ed Theodore in the main event as Wellington fans expect a strong return for the veteran fighter after San Francisco and Oakland rounds and months of training with the Baer stable.
The 23 year old Red Williams plans a Pacific coast comeback fight on the first evening of the series. He aims to prove himself among top contenders despite doubt from fans and critics. A separate note mentions canned products and a supervising woman named Miss Donaghey at the plant.
The report details a theft case dating to September 7 1933 with the suspect released on bond in Fort Worth on June 14 to attend his stranded father’s funeral. A stolen car linked to the Port Worth Post Office incident is noted along with a Friday charge for another auto theft and six additional arrests for drunkenness disturbance and fighting.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and relations including Cochrankins of Wallis, Owens of Datlag, Kelley of uouregani, ball bearers C. W. Poling and others, with scattered roles and unclear context. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the legible fragments.
A group of figures including White, Truman Yoes, Jess Gasnbill and others paid tribute at the Holl funeral for a Panhandle pioneer resident. Attendees listed include Mrs. S. KK. Paata Rong, Mrs. J. B. Castleberry, Mrs. Geo. McCaweey, R. E L. Gillentine and J. C. Powell among several others.
Silvertheir owners after the Old Settler's picnic is held. Due to the tremendous reporting and editorial work that will be required by the paper, small time jails be allowed for the staff to solicit advertising. Merchants interested in placing an advertisement in this issue are asked to get in touch with a Lundar representative at an early date.
Knights of the Masons install new officers led by Worshipful Master I A Wynn with Iuan Siu and Raymond Young among senior and junior wardens and deacons. The group includes C Mo Chitham and J Ty Slay as stewards and other appointees.
A horse named Art was gored at a fair as shown in a report with a note that a veterinarian was phoned but arrived too late. The animal was valued at 150 dollars as stated by Mr. Campbell.
The horse stood and moved after being mortally wounded, while the owner Mr Campbell stayed safe. The animal was valued at 150 dollars and the bait at eight dollars or less, explaining the owner’s continued safety after the incident.
Dealers statewide state that when tires are used in commercial service they are guaranteed for six months and carry a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee is offered by all dealers selling U.S. Tires in this county.
A local government update mentions Bill Goforth serving as chairman of a committee in Connecticut as part of ongoing civic organization efforts. The fragment notes a timeframe of one hour and forty five minutes involving animators or attendants.
TY urged that all organizers of speaking engagements strive to hold talks in open settings if feasible. The recommendation highlights comfort for attendees and for candidates delivering talks.
Slight injuries were reported after a two car crash. Mr Pritchard sustained a slight leg injury while another occupant named Doc received minor injuries. A wrecker was used to remove the damaged vehicles and the party was brought to the scene for examination.
The text notes that the first railroad reached Fort Worth in 1876, triggering a boom and marking the begining of the city’s growth as a major Texas town as people moved from Fort Griffin to Fort Worth.
Williams announces new management of the Dulles Street service station. He will personally operate the station after taking over from his previous route along Route 6 to Aberdeen. Steamboat Graham takes over his former mill route.
The Wellington Kiwanis Club began the cannery project upon the arrival of home demonstration agent Miss Annie Mae Donaghey. John Bonner serves as president and I. L. Gillentine as agriculture committee chair pushing completion. No word yet from the Relief Commission. bids for equipment must be circulated before startup.
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