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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
3
Dave W. Sherrill outlines soil and water management for cotton in Collingsworth County, stressing uniform irrigation, preplant watering to four to six feet, and frequent topsoil moisture checks. Notes cotton’s deep roots, peak-use periods, and benefits of timing to improve harvest quality while reducing dust and drought impact.
Texas motorists face long lines to meet the April 15 safety inspection deadline. Region 6 records show 89% of 686,270 vehicles visited inspection stations. Collingsworth County reports 1,082 of 5,126 vehicles inspected. Capt. Johnson urges all drivers to obtain the 1963 sticker now to avoid last minute rush.
Guidance on timing water. avoid late watering. Recommend sprinkler system with best coverage and use typical nozzle pressure around 85 to 40 pounds. Use a shield to prevent irrigation beyond the cotton field edge.
Weekly lunch menu lists meals from March 18 to 22. Monday features a ground beef patty on a bun with sides and desserts. Tuesday offers pimiento cheese sandwich and baked potatoes. Wednesday serves fried chicken with gravy and pumpkin pie. Thursday includes ground beef with spaghetti and cornbread. Friday presents fish sticks with whipped potatoes and pear preserves. Milk or chocolate milk is provided daily.
Quail Masons or Masonic Lodge members entertained families with their annual oyster fry in the high school cafeteria. Reverend J F Michael, Methodist pastor, delivered the address. Lodge members prepared and served the meal buffet style with numerous local attendees including Mr and Mrs Z J Neeley and family, Mr and Mrs J F Bishop, Mr and Mrs Buck Breeding, Mr and Mrs Wood Coleman, and others from Lelia Lake and surrounding towns.
A diverse group visited the Baldwin family this past weekend, staying with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Baldwin. Guests included Mary Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parker, Mr. and Mrs. G J Stephens, Stevie Miller Canyon, Eddie and Mike Poteet of Lubbock, T. Crabtree, the Rev. and Mrs. Michael, George Owens, Mrs. Gladys Meeks of Pampa, and Mrs. Jack Van Bebber of Dumas.
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