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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
4
The piece notes Walter Cronkite defending CBS News against Nixon administration charges of editorializing. It cites audience backlash to perceived slant, cites Arbitron ratings showing TV declines, and mentions ethics amendments failing. It also covers regional voting on liquor by the drink and constitutional amendments.
E C Bobbitt named central office repair man at Wellington for General Telephone Company overseeing equipment maintenance in Wellington Dodson Hollis and Gould He is a Clarendon native and a 11 1/2 year veteran of the company with roles from construction to repair He is married to Shirley Mann with two children Scott Alan and Lisa Kay They reside at 1310 El Paso and attend the Church of Christ Local authorities recovered stolen goods in Amarillo and tied the case to the Wellington area sheriff Rainey and Texas Ranger Leo Hickman led the investigation The electric welder remains missing from the salvage yard and the Martinez brothers have been seen in and around the Quail area The 1970 lamb crop in Texas was estimated at 2.4 million head up 4 percent from last year
The Collingsworth County Home Demonstration Council hosts a tea for county seniors on Thursday May 20 at 3 00 p m in the Community Building Men and women are invited The Rev Roy Catlins will speak with singing and a skit Senior citizens present will be recognized Mrs Haskell Manuel leads the event
Ernest Benton, identified by Barstow sheriff John Rainey, is held in California on three felony indictments. A 100th District Court grand jury charged burglary of a motor vehicle involving Bob Glenn’s pickup containing a gun and ammunition, building burglary on the Don Van Pelt farm south of Sumnerwood, and driving a vehicle without permission owned by P.J. White. Benton will be picked up by sheriff deputies.
Sallie B. Mathews died September 18 1904 at Foss. A Baptist deacon and longtime Sunday School superintendent, he received funeral services at 4 00 p m in First Baptist Church with Rev Roy Collins Jr officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Gardens under Kelso Funeral Home. Pallbearers were church deacons. Surviving children include four daughters two sons and siblings. eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services for E N Burkhalter were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Collins officiating. Burial followed at Gardens under Kelso Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bob Barton Gus Barton Ernest Harwell Alvin Horton Raymond Horton and Aubrey Spear. Survivors include his wife Mae two sons Arthur Burkhalter of Napa Calif and Howard Burkhalter of Dallas two sisters Mrs Earl Smith of Amarillo Mrs Eva Inman of White Deer and E M Burkhalter of Wellington. There are four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Wellington and Sumnerwood Boy Scout leaders will attend the adult work weekend at Camp M. K. Brown near Mobeetie on Saturday May 22 led by Glen McLain and Paul Scheaub. Fathers of attendees urged to participate. noon meal provided. A Sitting Bulls revival will honor contributors to the camp. A camping workshop will be held May 20 at the Shamrock Episcopal Parish House for scoutmasters and leaders.
The FDIC office handling the former First State Bank in Dodson has relocated to the old Wellington State Bank Building in Wellington. Dave Peterson says the Dodson building will be sold within the next week or 10 days. Other FDIC staff include Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Ernest Nunnelley.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Dennis W. Sexton of Dodson Texas serves aboard USS Manitowoc ABEAMING in Operation Key Stone Robin which moved over 1600 Marines and 724000 cubic feet of gear from Vietnam. At Danang crews worked 24 hours loading ships which left in 10 to 12 hours. One thousand Marines boarded amphibious ships from the First Marine Division with off loading at San Diego Long Beach Pearl Harbor and Okinawa.
Mr. Graham says a survey test will be given to each child to gauge readiness for primary school. Parent conferences with the director and instructors will review progress, and both parents and students are welcome to visit any classes or programs at any time.
The Constitution does not set a minimum age for federal judges and leaves age decisions to the appointing officer, asserting it falls within their discretion. The remark highlights interpretive authority over age requirements in judicial appointments.
The Rolling Plains Citizen Band Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday May 20 at 8 00 p m in the Hospitality Room of the Fae Bureau building. Reynolds Jr presides as plans are made for the storm watch and the meeting is open to all members and prospective members.
The Needwood Cemetery will hold its annual work day Monday morning. Volunteers are asked to bring hoes rakes and lawn mowing equipment. Needwood is one of the county’s oldest cemeteries.
Miss Opal Martin, longtime Wellington resident, suffered a broken leg from a fall at her home on Tuesday May 11. Both leg bones were broken above the ankle and she is receiving treatment at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Walter Spear and children Kimi and Kirk of Amarillo visited their parents Mrs Peck White and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Spear plus their grandparents Mr and Mrs Fletcher White on Sunday May 2.
Personal notices list locals and relatives visiting over Mother's Day and weekends. Names include Car ter amd Chad of Childress, Bugne Bawcom, John Dodge, Darla and Dane of Channing, Ira Self family, Roxie Reeves, Lucille Wade, Pearl Self, LeRoy Null, Keith Smith and Arm, Jennie Shields funeral, Zera Phillips, Dawson Brown and sons.
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