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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
7
The piece compares relative terms in astronomy noting Vega’s brightness and distance while Apollo 15's moon mission is praised for its extensive data. It also covers a judge ruling on redistricting as unconstitutional and comments on climate, crime, and astrological views shaping public discourse.
Kathryn Scott, 17, was named North County Farm Bureau Queen at a Saturday ceremony, receiving the crown from retiring queen Sandra McGill. Sam Peters, 18, was runner up, with Brenda Childers, 18, third. background music by Juliana Baumgardner and bouquets by Jerry Dan Davis.
Vernon born April 8 1900 at Lewistown moved to Childress in 1966 then postal worker until retirement. Survived by wife Viola Maroney of Childress a daughter Marie Rich and four sons Roy Melvin Dewey Jr Errin all of Downey and California. six brothers three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services held at Kelso Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Gary White recovers in St Marys of the Plaine Hospital in Lubbock after kidney surgery performed with family present including Mex Chester White and Neal White. Parents return to Lubbock for support. An open house for parents and public will be held August 22 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. parent-teacher session and refreshments.
Day owns the corner building that houses The Feastion Shop and another unit rented by the store. The corner store has a remodeled ceiling and new light fixtures with a native appearance and a general clothing line including shoes. Slay owns the buildings housing City Grocery and the Buccaneer Stamps Redemption Center.
The Collingeworth 4-H Horse Club will resume weekly meetings Monday evening August 9 with County Agent Don Reeves announcing the plan to continue through August. It is believed all horses involved are already out of their veering stable.
Miss Linda Karnes and Miss Vickie Mayhugh returned from a vacation in New Mexico and Colorado. In Colorado Springs they attended the Broadmoor International Theatre and saw Liberace in concert. Mayhugh stayed in Carrollton briefly to visit Karnes and other friends.
A couple connected to First Baptist announce they are expecting their first child in mid December. Both men come from families with strong church ties as their fathers are Southern Baptist pastors. The note invites church members to attend upcoming services.
Three Collingsworth County youths George Ed Bruton Lindell Veney Norman II and Larry Clayton Oldham registered with Local Board No 20 during July 1971 per Bill Hatch. Commissioners approved $100 to the society for 1971 72 budget to back a museum project and tax exempt donations.
A former Wellington resident Maurice Dick Dickson was appointed president of the Ottawa real estate brokers association, succeeding the previous leadership and signaling a new era for the group.
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