City Seeks Corps Estimate for Wellington Flood Project
Mayor John Coleman sent a letter to the Corps of Engineers in Tulsa requesting an estimate of the total cost and sponsor costs for a proposed flood control project to protect Wellington from heavy rain floods. Wayne J. Ferguson outlined next steps including on-site investigation and a reconnaissance report in three to six months.
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John Coleman
Corps of Enginers
Tulsa
Wellington
City of
Collingsworth County
Wayne J. Ferguson
Corps of Engineers
Commissioners Court
Ferguson
Coleman
SBA Worker Sets Final Visit Here
The Small Business Administration representative will be in Wellington on Thursday August 8 to interview flood loan applicants. The session runs 1 to 5 p.m. on the courthouse second floor with an evening assist session for completing applications. This will be the last regular visit. applicants should bring their intended submissions.
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Small Business Administration
Wellington
Federal funds approved for flood damaged farmland in 2 counties
The ASCS office in Wellington announced an extra 31500 in federal emergency aid for farmers with land damaged by the May 30 and July 15 floods. The 80 percent federal cost share applies to terrace reconstruction, sod waterways, diversion terraces, and dam or livestock water pit repairs, with priority on vegetative cover and grazing management.
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Wellington
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Millard Brown
ASCS
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Samnorwood School Launches Continuous Progress Plan
Samnorwood Elementary will begin a Continuous Progress Plan this fall under Supt. Robert Dwight with TEA approval and support from PESO workshops. The program replaces traditional grades with level-based advancement, uses Title I aid, and allows students to progress at their own pace with parent notification upon level advancement.
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Samnorwood
Robert Dwight
Texas Education Agency
Panhandle Educational Service Center
West Texas State University
Sumnerwood
College Avenue
Athens
Georgia
Dwight
Milwaukee
Pern
County Buys Salt Fork Land for Future Park
Collingeworth County has purchased 12.6 acres along Salt Fork River near Highway 83 to develop a county park. The tract lies south of the river in a wedge from FM 196 to Salt Fork, about seven miles north of Wellington. County Judge Zook notes plans are in the formative stage and residents already imagine benches, tables, and a busy area with campfires each afternoon.
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Collingeworth County
Salt Fork
Melvin Seale
Park
Judge Thomas
Ron
Wellington
Shorts and Shoes Issued for Wellington Conditioning
Wellington prepares for a football conditioning start with issued shorts and shoes on Aug 14 under Head Coach Thayne Amonett. Players meet at 6:30 p.m. at the field house and will train all week before two a days begin Aug 19 in full pads.
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Wellington
Thayne Amonett
Amonett
Debbie Reynolds 16 Returns From Amarillo After First Foot Surgery
Debbie Reynolds 16 returned from Amarillo on Tuesday July 30 after the first of four planned foot and ankle operations. Her right foot was fused during surgery on Thursday July 2. She will see her doctor August 12 for a check-up and possible cost change. The girl uses a wheelchair and will likely start the school term in it as a fifth grader.
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Debbie Reynolds
Amarillo
Carroll Reynolds
Debbie
Reynolds
Bill Barton
Arlie and Loco Reunion Brings Former Residents Back
The seventh Arlie Loco reunion Sunday August 11 gathers current and former residents from Fresno and Pleasant Point with guests to honor early graduates and teachers. Activities include a crafts art exhibit and a community history program with memories from Mrs. Patterson and Moss officials.
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Fresno
Pleasant Point
George Patterson
Clair Lawrence
Arlie
Bill Harbin
Loco
Patterson
Jud
Glenn Thompson
Morton
Lawrence
Merritt Wilks
Bonnie Wilkis
T. D. Hudspeth
San Antonio
Loco High
Ronald ‘Peewee’ Saunders
Mildred Gibson
Beth G
Paul Guthrie
Wellington
Naomi Thompson
Grandmother Griffin
Pat Bouchelle
Louise Terry
Willi
Buddy” Ray
Burl Brim
West Texas State
Canyon
Goldie Hillsman
Cecil Masten
Pauline Wilks
Dimmitt
Geof Patterson
John Powell
Bonnie Willis
Directors and Counselor Named for OK Community Action
Collingsworth County approved for federally financed Community Action Program. Director is Mrs James Masten and counsel is Mrs W E Franks. First project a day care nursery for low income working mothers. Total cost 13082 with 9682 federal grant and 3420 sponsor share. Program to be housed in the old Seaback page.
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Collingsworth County
Gram
James Masten
Duncan
Okla
W. E. Franks
Wellington School
Community Action Center
Old Sea
Clarendon Plans RC D program meeting and outreach
Four county area to discuss the Resource Conservation and Development program under the Soil Conservation Service. Gary Reed leads the effort with letters from Harry Frye to Hall and Wheeler counties. A Claredon meeting Aug 23 aims to explain RC D and mobilize local leadership and committees to pursue approval.
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Harry Frye
Shamrock
Hall
Wheeler Counties
Soil Conservation Service
Gary Reed
Wellington Scs
Farmers State Bank
Clarendon
Reed
Department of Agriculture
Texas Association of Soil Conservation Districts
To Continue Care Cemetery Association Urgently Seeks Funds
The Wallington Cemetery Association appeals for emergency contributions to maintain care for Wallington’s three cemeteries. County Judge Zook Tho-We called for attention to lots owners and others in supporting repairs from heavy rains and to fund caretaker salaries until the next regular fund drive.
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Wallington Cemetery Association
Zook Tho
Teer
Yindge Thomas
Cemetery Association
Jan Blain Nominated for Greenbelt Bowl Queen
Wellington High School student Jan Blain will represent the school in the Greenbelt Bowl Queen contest at Childress Friday and Saturday August 9 and 10. Nominee is chosen by Jim Lindsey. Events include a Friday tea at 1 pm and a 6:30 pm picnic in Childress park. A Saturday parade at 4 pm precedes the 8 pm game and queen selection.
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Jan Slain
Wellington High School
Childress
Jim Lindsey
Skyrocket
Elks Club
Childress Park
Naminess
Marte
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Ray Dwyer
Robbie Dwight
Adobe Walls Council
SBA
Samnorwood School
Pam Patterson
James Stavenhagen
Tank Forrester
Dick Hamiton
Bill Yeeman
University of Houston
Vince Dooley
University of Georgia
School Coaches Association
Fort Worth
Harry Price
Iowa Park
Steve Green Wood
Neal Stout
Pemang Joh
Wny
WHS
Lisa Hartman
Leon Hartman
Zack Thomas
Argus Barnett
Potter-Randall
Clarendon Meeting
Rc&d
Frye
Food and Agriculture Act of
Jan Blain
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