Wind and hail damage hits Wellington area farms and town
A Thursday storm, near July 30, tore through Collingsworth County east of the Coop Gin and across Wellington. West of the airport a cotton field was destroyed and any crops in the path were ruined. Residential areas saw broken windows, hail damaged cars, and downed trees. Insurance agents report 260 to 280 claims, with commercial roofs among the worst hit.
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Coop Gin
Dale Dunlap
Collingsworth
Dunlap
Wellington stars named for Oil Bowl Classic
McKnight and Howard represent Wellington in the Oil Bowl Classic as Texas and Oklahoma all stars meet August 8 at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls. McKnight seeks top form while Kimi Howard stars as a queen contestant. Events begin with a parade at 10:30 a.m. and a pre game presentation.
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Wesley McKnight
Wellington
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Memorial Stadium
Wichita Falls
Kimi Howard
Kemp
Maskat Temple
Khiva Shrine
North Texas Rehabilitation
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit Planned in Wellington
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Wellington on Monday August 10 at the Community Center from 3 to 6 p.m. All eligible residents are urged to donate blood and support the drive.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Wellington
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Wellington ISD football tickets on sale for 1992 season
Reserved seat tickets for the 1992 Wellington ISD football season are $3 per seat or $15 for the five game home schedule. Returning 1991 holders must notify the business office by August 14 to keep their seats. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public August 17. Contact Tommie Watts or Judy Thomas at 447-2511 during office hours.
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Wellington
Two-A-Days Start Monday at Wellington High
Football workouts begin Monday August 10 at Powell Field with about 60 athletes from Wellington High School. Seniors report at 8, juniors 9, sophomores 10, and freshmen 11. Seven lettermen expected to return plus other hopefuls for Skyrocket varsity and junior varsity. Veterans James Williams and Keith Wood return, Tim Allen back, new coaches Lloyd Bohannon and David May join first season.
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Wellington
Powell Field
Wellington hosts public hearing on grant program guidelines
City officials and residents attend a Wellington public hearing to review Texas Department of Housing and Community Development grant opportunities. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission representatives outline scoring, priority needs include water and sewer upgrades, fire protection, and street repairs with Sept. 24, 1992 application deadline and 37 communities under review.
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Wellington
City
Texas Department of Housing and Community Development
TCDP
Jon Sessions
John Keel
Courtney Sharp
Panhandle Regional and Planning Commission of
Amarillo
PRPC
Keel
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
RRC
Community Development Fund
Sessions
Davis
City of
Sharp
Health Fair Sponsored by Collingsworth General Hospital Aug 22
Collingsworth County residents can attend a Health Fair from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday August 22 at the Burn Handley Community Building council room facing 10th Street. The event, led by Collingsworth General Hospital with Red Cross support, offers free screenings and health information with small charges for cholesterol and glucose tests.
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Collingsworth County
Burn Handley
Collingsworth General Hospital
Wichita Falls
American Red Cross Organization
Collingsworth Home Extension Club
Red Cross
Jim Koulovatos
10Th Street
Annual Peanut Production Tour in Collingsworth County
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service invites all area farmers to the Annual Peanut Production Tour on Friday August 14 starting at 1 p.m. in Quail at the old Quail School grounds, concluding with a meal at Pioneer Park. Experts will cover demigation weed and insect control disease management and crop practices with speakers including Dr Brent Bean Dr Carl Patrick Dr Leon New Dr Chip Lee and Dr Ed Colburn. Three CEUs are available to eligible applicators. information via Collingsworth County Extension Office at 447 2313.
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Collingsworth County
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Quail
Old Quail
Pioneer Park
Texas Agricultural Extension Serve
Brent Bean
Carl Patrick
Leon New
Chip Lee
Ed Colburn
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Sherry Cromartie
McKnight
Howard
Sheraton Hotel
Central Freeway
The
Falls
Wichita General Hospital
Childrens’ Miracle Network
Oklahoma Society For Crippled Children
Kimberlee Heward
James Williams
Keith Wood
WHS
Tim Allen
Rocket
Lloyd Bohannon
David May
TDHCA
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