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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
2
In Texas March charters granted rose to 142 up two from February. Authorized capital stock increased 12 percent to 3.044 million, signaling larger average new firms. Merchandise firms led with 44 new incorporations and 39 oil companies received charters.
Mrs T M Johnston hosted the Jolly Twelve Needle Club Tuesday afternoon with members sewing from three o'clock. Refreshments were served to Mrs L J Campbell Mrs George Spann Mrs Bert Starkey and Mrs H H B Gilmore and hostess Mrs Johnston. Mrs Austin O Neil will entertain the members at their next meeting May 16.
Wayne Fulmer entertained several friends at his home Saturday evening with games and contests. Refreshments included cake and ice cream for Olivia Templeton, Nell Marie Watkins, Mary Nell Scruggs, Ralph Fulton, Clifford Dickerson, Henry Sullivan, Silas Henry, Joe Langford, and the host.
Leldon Hudson was named honoree at a surprise birthday dinner hosted by his mother in North Wellington on Tuesday evening May 2. The event featured pink and white decor with guests including Raymond Parker, Wayne Parker, Bill Leach, Hubert Leach, Harold Leach, and others among the attendees.
A congressional member praises the President as decisive and hard working. He notes enacted and proposed measures including farm mortgage refinancing, government cost cuts, and economic reforms. The speaker urges passage of legislation, liberalized currency policy, and continued support to meet the national emergency with optimism for better times.
Community members attended a singing convention in Swearingen on Sunday. Visits included Mr. and Mrs. Winegeart and family. Elmer Jones, Ross King, and Buster Stafford with Carl Vincent. Clifton Stafford visiting cousins Norma and Barba Ahuddell. and Nina Clement with Ester Pearl Smith spending time with Mrs. Ed C. Smith. A fishing trip to Lelia Lake involved Palo Cummings, Marel, Dennia Lacy, and Top Patterson. Preachers attended the fifth Sunday meeting at Childress and George Wineheart and Aubrey Jones broadcast on WXI Wellington.
C W H Bangs Huntington News editor fights a $400 damage suit and power cut by a local electric company. He keeps printing with a temporary electric plant and a diesel plan if removed, while facing slander and libel charges from First State Bank. He covers news on foot, printers walked out, and his circulator resigned amid broader local banking and crime hints.
The Vaseline well drilled ten years ago near Holdenville produced almost pure vaseline since January 26, 1923. W. G. Newman invested nearly 100000 dollars and battled two failed attempts before the 3710 foot strike that drew massive crowds and high land prices. The unusual crude, too thick for pipelines, was heated and piped to Carson four miles away for loading, remaining the area’s lone producer albeit profitable.
James Gould of Duluth Minnesota tells police his wife burned his best trousers to keep him from going out at night. Arnold Smith of Indianapolis Indiana narrowly escapes jail by promising to stay home for three years starting at 9 am. Read the Want Ads.
The Leader continues its annual senior series with brief portraits of Wellington High School seniors Garth Vondell Robertson born January 20 1915 in Wellington daughter of Mr and Mrs V P Robertson 1201 East Avenue English Club and Home Economies Club member plans post graduation walking routines to Nadine's house. Mary Alyee Manzer born October 31 1916 in Childress Texas daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Manzer attends Wellington School seven years and Childress four years studies expression dramatics and glee club plans to enter Texas University major in speech arts aims to be a speech arts teacher. Joe Shields born December 31 1915 in Wellington son of Mr and Mrs P M Shields attends Wellington six years Hollis five years favorites typing and English participates in football and clubs Commercial Arts and English Club aims for Amarillo Junior College. Grace Juanita Moore born December 1 19LOL in Wellington daughter of Mr and Mrs BE FE Moore attends Wellington eleven years favorites biology and literature member of Senior English Club Queen of Hearts and Pal Sorority led Skyrocket pep squad in 1991.
A New York Christian Advocate piece by Pundi Bhaget Ram urges Western women to avoid Hinduism citing child marriage widowhood untouchability and gender double standards. He favors civil marriage over Hindu rites to allow future escape.
Grace participated in the 9 pro squad for four years and joined the Glee Club for two years. She spent one year in the Dramatics Club and two years with the Home E nemies Club, and acted in both Junior and Senior Class Plays. Her war plays showcased notable talent.
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