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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
6
The Democrats choose Sargent Shriver as running mate for George McGovern highlighting his charm, TV presence, and experience. The column argues the pairing is the best possible choice to aid McGovern’s campaign this fall.
Wellington shares news that Neal Roberts has joined C&H Pharmacy staff after earning a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Southwestern State University Weatherford Oklahoma this summer He plans to take the Texas state board exam in September and completed an internship with Kim Cochran at C&H as part of his degree requirements Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Francis Roberts married to Kay Taylor has a one year old son Michael He is a Wellington High School graduate class of 1967 and has studied at Clarendon Junior College and Midwestern University prior to Southwestern State Information about his siblings and local figures follows.
The Wellington council agreed to buy a radio system via Panhandle Regional Planning Commission to align with other law enforcement frequencies and enable dual control with the Highway Patrol. They approved $60 for a night officer uniform and discussed extending a sewer line for Leslie Cole under city policy. Further study planned on an ordinance, taxi service request, and retirement funding increase.
Social security benefits in Collingsworth County totaled 1 097 recipients at 103 000 monthly by year end 1971. Travis C. Briggs of Amarillo notes 720 retired workers or dependents, 266 survivors, 93 disabled beneficiaries, and 18 special Age 72 cases.
The Continental Singers and Orchestra will perform August 16 at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church of Childress auditorium Texas The group based in Los Angeles is a nonprofit interdenominational Christian musical organization dedicated to spreading the Christian message through contemporary music The two hour show features concert anthems spirituals folk arrangements gospel and the new folk rock oratorio Its Getting Late based on biblical prophecy of the end times and second coming of Jesus Christ
Capt Rex Peeples of Sumnerwood completed the final phase of the Advanced Infantry Officers Course at Ft Benning Georgia during two weeks of active duty. The training emphasized brigade and division tactics and qualifies him for promotion to major. Peeples serves as superintendent of schools at Samnorwood.
The highest peak in Australia rises to 7 305 feet at Mt Kosciuszko. Historical note mentions the ancient game backgammon dating back to Babylonian times.
Five in service days start August 14 for Samnorwood faculty with student registration the first hour and a full day of classes August 21. Supt Rex Peeples outlined plans including district travel for TEA required in service, chorus program, tennis for junior high, and a community automotive mechanics course at Amarillo College.
Wellington Oklahoma reports that Quail faculty will start the school year Monday August 14 with classes beginning August 21 Superintendent James Stavenhagen announces the election of Mrs Bill Spillman to teach third and fourth grades replacing Mrs Sue Pride who will teach at Memphis Mrs Spillman a Baylor University graduate taught a year in Axtell School near Waco and is married to a local attorney Mrs John Pendergraft was hired as cafeteria cook replacing Mrs Ray Alston The district outlines 10 days of inservice and 3 days at Small Schools Workshops with rest at state meetings. Building improvements include painting kitchens hallways dressing rooms and gym refinishing floors and demolition of unused outbuildings.
The list includes Terry Lynn Rhine and Paula Jo Lea on July 18 Weldon Dee Green and Susan Elizabeth Coffee on July 21 Ruther Perry and Elizabeth Garmer on July 25 Randy W Sherrod and Yvonne Smith on July 28 Fred James Trost and Malinda Sue Bowen on July 28 Isaac L Schoolcraft and Sandra C Christman on July 29.
Velma Cates owner of City Cafe slipped on water behind the counter August 3 and chipped her ankle bone. Daughter Kathy Prein says she is convalescing at home with cafe closed for the rest of the week and possibly longer.
County road administrator Chester White and crew cleared old tree stumps at Collingsworth General Hospital grounds. Garner Alcom, hospital administrator, praised the effort as improving the grounds. O.V. Johnson noted automated methods for road work and proper asphalt timing. Groves, longtime county road worker, described his service across Wellington and other towns.
Claude Groves recalls playing in the town band at Matador when the high school lacked a band. He has no retirement plans beyond tackling home projects first, starting with work on his house.
The Texas state capitol rises as the United States' tallest building at 901 feet with 600 rooms, built from native red granite.
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