Wesley McKnight Leads Texas to Oil Bowl Triumph
Wesley McKnight powered the Texas All-Stars to a 24-7 Oil Bowl victory over Oklahoma before 9,000 at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium. He totaled 100 yards, with 68 rushing on eight attempts and 32 receiving, while Brian Smith of Flower Mound Marcus and Edwin Feaster of Wichita Falls Hirschi were named MVP and defensive standout respectively. The Texas win snapped Oklahoma’s two-game streak and expanded the series lead to 34-12-1.
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Kerry Hookstra
Wesley McKnight
Texas All-Stars
Oklahoma All- Stars
Oklahoma
Texas
McKnight
Wftv Channel 10
Brian Smith
Flower Mound
Marcus
Edwin Feaster
Wichita Falls
Hirschi
Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium
Astro Turf
Oklahomans
Second Annual Peanut Festival Pageant Opens Saturday
The Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2nd annual Festival Queen Contest on August 15 at 7 p.m. in Wellington High School auditorium. Entrants from five counties, rehearsals at 1 p.m., brunch at Doris Nash's home, and interviews by judges mark a full day before the evening show. Tickets are $2 at the door.
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Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce
Wellington High School
Wellington
Doris Nash
Beverly Neeley
Val White
Lennie Sims
Gay McAlister
Holly Holland
Elaine Wilson
Heather Wilson
Amy Chauveaux
Rebecca McAfee
Doug Chauveaux
Shonda Colson
Darrell
Rhonda Colson
Christie Feemster
Earl
Connie Feems
John Kotara, III
White Deer
Brandi Edwards
James and
Sylvia Edwards
Memphis
Sarah
Blood Drive Donors Help Collingsworth General Hospital
Fifty pints of blood were donated Monday by 53 volunteers through Red River Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross. The effort ensures free blood supply for residents within the service area, with processing charges applying. Special thanks were given to John Nash for his three gallons donated, and many locals were recognized for their support.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
Red River Region
Dollie Mae Wilson
Lois Ratliff
Isla
Mae Morris
Billye Owens
Pat Lewis
Esta Glenn
Mary Sanford
Woody Wilson
Lottie Handley
Dela Ree Ford
Willie Wade
Loretta Hucks
Pauline Estes
Debbie Saldana
Nancy McKinney
Beatrice Thomas
John Nash
Donley County insect scouting workshop set for August 21
Donley County Extension Crops Committee hosts an insect scouting workshop for cotton producers in Collingsworth and Donley Counties. Entomologists Emory Boring and Carl Patrick assist. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Paymaster Gin in Lelia Lake. Contact Dale Dunlap by August 19. bring five representative cotton plants. Private applicators earn two CEUs.
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Donley County
Collingsworth
Donley
Emory Boring
Carl Patrick
Paymaster Gin
Lelia Lake
Dale Dunlap
Collingsworth County
August festival and rodeo events draw crowds to Wellington
Collingsworth County plans a August festival with the Wellington Rodeo Association hosting the parade and rodeo events at VFW Arena starting Friday night. The 2nd Annual Festival Queen Contest is set for Saturday at Wellington High School Auditorium with contestants from five counties. Saturday also features art exhibits, antique quilt show, and live music at the Museum. Tickets for the queen contest are $2 at the door.
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Collingsworth County
Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Rodeo Association
Wellington
Texas
VFW
C&c Rodeo Company
Rodeo
Wellington High School
Art Center Museum
Collingsworth County Museum
East Avenue
Kimi Howard Represents Wellington High in Oil Bowl Queen Pageant
Kimberlee Kimi Howard of Wellington High School competed as one of 23 contestants in the 1992 Oil Bowl Classic in Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma all star game where Texas beat Oklahoma 24 to 7. She attended registration luncheon interviews parade and dinner with Marine Corps escorts and left with many new friends.
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Kimberlee
Kimi" Howard
Wellington High School
Wichita Falls
Texas
Oklahoma
Wesley McKnight
Kimi
Women's Forum
Wichita Falls University Club
Ft. Sill
Solomon R. Martinez
U.S. Marine Corp
Memorial Stadium
Marine Pfc
Michael Boyd
Detroit
Mich
Lisa Michelle Irwin
A&m
Jennifer Rothwell
Childress
Kimi Howard
Marine Corps
Pfe Michael Boyd
Kirby Campbell
Wellington
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Clinton
Greg Youmans
Lawton MacArthur
Texans
Stormy Case
Odessa Permian
Smith
Mundrall Lewis
Wichita Falls Rider
Miller Spessard
Burkburnett
Vincent Prox
Mohank
Gil Bowlans
The
Nash
Albert Fulcher
David May
Tim Allen
Tony Maxwell
Dwain Marple
Rodney Porter
Tim Cummings
Benson Long
Rose Mary Throne
Steve Davis
Byron J. Bell
Rodney Kane
Margie Garcia
Terry Collins
Charles E. Naile
Trusten A. Thomas
Douglas M. Cudd
Kerry P. Hookstra
Tracey R. Kane
Bobby J. McMillin
Michael Belew
Tommy Hudson
Sharon H. Hudson
Jan Ferguson
Derwin Comer
David Vassey
Roy Jeffrey
Terry Manuel
Danny Gray
Norma J. Needham
Lonnie H. Needham
Dahlia Blades
Stoney Blades
Gina L. Harris
John R. Nash
Mark Keys
Jodi J. Hunnicutt
Trinidad Cantu, Jr
Eddie Aguilar
Oleta Moreno ‘Childers
Joey D. Manuel
Gary D. Wright
Arnold Fincher
Phyllis Floyd
Sonya Bouldin
Rosemary A. Foster
Isaac Cantu
Dora Bonaparte
Christine Mackey
Robert McElroy
Neva Jeffrey
Reggie Souder
Maxey Tarver
Angie Anderson
Spessard
Larance Shaw
Waco
Prox
R.W. Warren
Shriners
Bonoma
Oklaho
Okahome Texas
Fumbies
WHS
Lee Howard
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