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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
5
This Friday marks completion of high school for 42 Wellington graduates. The speaker praises their vitality, growth, and future potential as facilities and knowledge expand. He notes no specific advice, wishing them progress, contentment, and happiness. May rains enhance the landscape with vivid wildflowers.
Faith Baptist Church plans a summer Vacation Bible School from May 29 to June 2 with a 10:00 a.m. parade on Saturday the 27th from the church to the square and residential areas. Evening sessions run 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Rev. Douglas Saxon invites all to attend.
Mrs Margaret Silverna Humphreys died at Collingsworth General Hospital at 2 15 a m Monday May 22 after years of ill health She lived with her daughter Mary Linville at 1208 Graham Street Born June 29 1884 in Red Bay Alabama she was 87 Her family moved from Hale County to Wellington in 1926 Funeral services were held Tuesday at First United Methodist with Rev R T Dyess and burial at Memorial Gardens under Kelsos Funeral Home direction Surviving are five daughters two sons three brothers two sisters numerous descendants
Wayne Martin announces the opening of Martin Seed Company in the Quonset Building across from Gibson's at 1607 8th Street. His son Teddy will manage. The stock includes grain and feed seeds with RS 610 and Weather Master sorghum varieties. Wayne Martin has seven years in seeds and also runs a Memphis seed business. he previously worked for the Soil Conservation Service.
Mrs. Nita Brantley visited Amarillo Monday to be by her grandson Kirk Elbert 6 who was injured in a fall Saturday night May 20. The boy son of Jerry Elbert and his wife of Stinnett fell from the attic at home fracturing his skull and was moved to St. Anthony's Hospital where he is out of intensive care.
Mrs Wood Coleman announced a cemetery meeting and work day at Dozier Cemetery on Monday May 29. Work begins at 8 a m and is expected to last until noon. Residents with relatives buried there and others interested in the plot are urged to attend.
The Dodson American Legion Post No 535 and Auxiliary Unit announce Memorial Day activities on Monday May 29 at the Legion Hall. A breakfast runs 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 led by Van Bonneau Church of Christ minister. Post Commander Alfred Howard of Hollis a Vietnam veteran leads arrangements. The Auxiliary honors the late Mrs Tommie Boyd.
The Assembly of God at First Assembly of God on May 27 hosts a five day renewal revival with a singing night at 7 30 p m led by Rev John Hutson pastor The event features former pastor Rev James Jackson and his family from Lubbock now District Christ Ambassadors President The youth organization serves ages 13 to 19 and invites public participation with instruments and fellowship.
James Calaway of the Texas Animal Health Commission says cattle may go to Texas sale barns or slaughterhouses without prior inspection. They will be checked at the barn and dipped if scabies is found, with quarantine still in effect for several counties. County inspectors B J Patterson and Eddie Smith listed. more changes expected by July 1.
The annual Needwood Cemetery working will be held Tuesday morning May 30 announced by Mrs. Bill Hill. Those assisting should bring hoes rakes mowers and any other needed equipment and come as early as possible. All interested in this old county cemetery are invited.
Delegates from Wellington and Dodson churches attend the West Texas district assembly at First Church of the Nazarene in Lubbock on May 24 and 25. Representing Wellington are Rev. Philip Daniels Mrs. Rosalie Roberson and Mrs Clyde Emmert with Mrs Emmert as World Missionary Society president. Dodson is represented by Rev. Howard Smith and Mrs. Roy Tisdale along with Mrs Bill Holder NWMS president and others.
Elsworth Greer of Imperial David Clabaugh of Carthage and Tom Robertson from Texas A&M Firemen’s School attended the Texas Firemen’s Association event. Mr Hughs presided at the banquet and trophy presentation. Wellington guests included Mr and Mrs Hughs Fire Chief Jim Sikes and others.
Raymond Mitchell was elected Commander of Frank King Post No. 249 American Legion at a May 9 meeting. Troy Gardner was named vice commander and others filled key posts. the group also voted to discontinue holding dances for now and emphasized member participation to build a top post with 152 members in the Panhandle, meeting first Thursdays.
Residents resisted the move but united to form Quail School. Evelyn McMinn Lowe taught at Salt Fork before joining efforts with Lillie and other communities. Teachers from Quail and visitors provided adult education while locals attended classes and supported consolidation.
The interview recalls Lillie community life with skit prizes and full sports arenas. It notes Quail Quails state basketball glory, shifting families, and Evelyn Lowe enrolling 55 first graders in a prior year, then three present students Bobby Branum Joe Chance Nancy Guajardo. It mentions a fatal vehicle collision on US 62 involving Oates and Lollar trucks and officers Wright Gunnels Minatrea.
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