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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Wiley plan to stay in Denton and visit relatives before traveling to Galveston for the Texas convention through Saturday. They expect to return Monday, May 27.
The council rejected an April proposal by a three alderman vote and approved audit findings showing Wellington’s bonded debt at 188,500 dollars. Delinquent taxes total 33,470.46 dollars with a plan to pursue collection to reduce future tax rates. Street topping with hand labor proceeds as residents fund materials. Water service to North Wellington hinges on incorporation votes.
Oren Starkey, noted for his years of service with West Texas Utilities, opens a new shop offering electrical work and repair of mechanical ice boxes. He invites friends to visit and previews an upcoming line of radios, ice boxes, and appliances.
Nunnelley Market, long operated north of the square, continues in a new location after eight years serving the county. The owner invites old customers to visit the updated market, promising better service and a cordial welcome to former patrons alongside expanded groceries.
Dr Calvin Jones returned Friday from Dallas where he attended the Texas State Medical Association sessions in the surgical division. He traveled with Mrs Jones and visited his mother Mrs J F Jones in Gorman before proceeding back to Dallas.
Martin and Earl Durham allegedly entered the station to rob it with Barnes present and armed. Barnes drew his gun, Durham shot, and the trio fled as Barnes fired at the floor and walls to draw attention. Martin signed the confession. Judge Fires to sentence within two days.
Four people were treated and released from a Childress hospital after a collision on the highway. Laverne Cannon of Childress sustained minor injuries. The Childress car driven by Thomas Mashburn and Miss Cannon drifted off the road to avoid two racing cars, skidded, and struck the Wellington vehicle headed north driven by Mrs. Dunn. All four Wellington occupants recovered from minor injuries.
Graham and Sumner announce a name contest for their newly renovated Panhandle cafe and hotel. The winning entry will earn two $5.50 meal tickets, with final decision by the leaders and announcement in The Leader. entries due by June 1, 193%. The owners, longtime Wellington residents, invite friends to visit and participate.
On March 3 1836 three days before the fall Bonham was last to enter the Alamo Travis led the defenders while Bowie was ill with typhoid pneumonia The popular legend says Travis drew a line asking men to stay and Bowie asked that his cat be carried Texans honor Bowie by naming the state capital county after him
Members elected to administer examinations to all entering pupils next fall. They plan to send home children with contagious diseases and cooperate with the school board to disinfect equipment books and school rooms to curb disease spread. Mrs. Wo Hampton elected as cafeteria supervisor for the East Ward for 1935 36 term.
Pleasant Hill School details improvements including new houses swings basketball goals a new intermediate room world books and upgraded toilets drinking fountain and flues. Current board members are W C Johnson Lee Minyard and Eloy Burdine with Oletha Vaughan Saunders principal and Daisy Cagle as primary teachers.
The page One continuation lists 81 seventh grade graduates under supervision of Bob Birchfield including Burt Jr, Elizabeth Curtner, Frances Goodwin, Betty Fisher, Dorothy McDowell, Mozelle Melton, Eunice Trimble, Ralph Tennison, Eddie Strohg, Carolyn Hopson and many others. Names span numerous families and include Mary Trimble, Alberta Gray, Austin ONeil, John Phillips, Catherine Austin and Laverne Tolleson among the 81 students.
Ballie V. Smith of Wellington husband J M Smith four sons Oscar Smith Wellington Wallace C Smith Placerville Idaho W T Smith Wichita Kansas George Smith Fay Oklahoma 20 grandchildren one great grandchild. Hymns The Old Rugged Cross and In the Land Where We Never Grow Old. Pallbearers Elzie Self Leonard Simpson Frank Stucky Allard Vandiver HH A Phillips Herschell Hopper. Flower bearers Josephine Moulton Jimmye Cloyd Johnnie Graham Lois Langley. Interment Wellington Cemetery at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon by Ellis Funeral Home.
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