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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
5
The piece argues a No vote does not guarantee $2 wheat as some fear. It notes lawmakers from farm states back a constructive wheat program if defeated. It also cites Sen. Tower tabulating how Russia profits from Cuba sugar, paying 4¢ and selling at 8¢, with Russian citizens paying 1.12 per pound.
Funeral services for Mrs. R. C. Patterson nee Eula Rhodes were held at Abernathy Church of the Nazarene. She died at 7 10 am Wednesday in Hi Plains Hospital Hale Center. Burial was in Abernathy cemetery. She moved to Abernathy in 1918 after living in Wellington. She and R C Patterson celebrated their golden wedding in 1962. She helped organize the Wellington Church of the Nazarene in 1911 and served as its first secretary. Survivors include her husband four sons four daughters four brothers and four sisters and 16 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Across four county towns eight Little League teams will compete in three divisions. 205 boys signed up so far with registrations continuing until opening day. Divisions include Dodson Peewee Little League and Pony League teams and a Quail Peewee and Summerwood Pony League team.
Wellington students viewed General Motors Previews of Progress demonstrations on May 1. Highlights included a liquid sunshine fuel cell powering a portable radio, the Sunmobile with eight photoelectric cells, a Ground Effect Machine, and a guided systems exhibit. The program aims to inspire youth toward science and engineering careers.
A large group of out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Paul Brewer on Sunday, April 28. The list includes numerous pairs of relatives from Enid, Pauls Valley, Memphis, Wichita Falls, White Face, Panhandle, Pampa, Dallas, Amarlillo, Decatur, Tulsa, Shamrock, and other towns, underscoring the wide circle of mourners.
An old advertisement touts Itch-Me-Not as a quick drying remedy for skin itching. It claims relief in minutes and antiseptic action speeds healing, suitable for eczema insect bites and surface rashes, with a 48 cent back guarantee at Parsons Drug Store today.
Mrs Alfred Hutchinson of Denison Texas and Wellington residents underwent major surgery at Memorial Hospital in Denison on Monday May 6. Mrs Frank Light spoke with Mr Hutchinson Monday night and said she stood the operation fine. The item also notes Wellington seniors' commencement on May 24 and mentions local Masonic Lodge events.
The obituary notes Mrs Estella Hesley of San Jon and Mrs Clyde Rutledge of Grand Junction among survivors, along with Mra Cato Zeck of Amarillo and M. G. Zeck of Wellington. Neices and nephews are also mentioned. A public notice discusses city park clean-up planning and Masonic ceremony insights plus a new Masonic Hall at 114 West Avenue in concrete block construction by Goforth Construction of Amarillo.
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