Center aims for Human Development Center by Sept 15
Amarillo officials and local citizens meet to discuss establishing a Texas State Center for Human Development to aid children and adults with learning and social disabilities. The plan envisions two groups: pre school and post school. no county costs, funding from the state, and local volunteers for facilities and equipment.
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Wellington
Zook Thomas
Lta
Amarillo
Thomas
White
Wellington Schools Set Classes Begin August Twenty Third
Enrollment for Wellington Schools opens Thursday and Friday August 19 and 20 with a full schedule for Monday August 23. Supt Thayne Amonett urges timely enrollment and immunizations polio diphtheria tetanus measles rubella and smallpox. Registration times given for Elementary and Junior High seniors and freshmen with bus routes to follow.
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Wellington
Thayne Amonett
Mr. Amonett
Weekly Motorcycle Races Draw Enthusiasts in Collingsworth County
The Red River Riders club led by Lynn Derryberry sponsor Sunday motorcycle races at 2:30 p.m. on a course west of town with terraced and rough terrain. About 100 cycles compete as crowds grow to around 200. entrants range from 6 to 81 years old, including a Amarillo born 6 year old and Mr. Taylor of Hollis. The event welcomes all riders and onlookers.
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Collingsworth
Red River Riders
Lynn Derryberry
C.A
Amazillo
Impounding of Loose Horses and Ponies Approved
The Wil born Sheriff announces enforcement of Ordinance 2465 in Wellington for loose horses and ponies. Impounded animals are held five days, then may be sold if unclaimed, with fines from five to one hundred dollars for violations and interference. The ordinance has been in effect since 1954.
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Sheriff's Department
Wellington
John Rainey
Alvin Minatres
Paris
Disabled American Veterans Form New Post in Panhandle
Post 185 of the Disabled American Veterans installed officers and received its charter on Friday August 13 in the county court room. Commander Bill Graves of China Grove leads the effort with Horace Moore and W D Stanley as senior and junior vice commanders from Wellington. Meetings set for the third Monday at 8 p m. Membership open to service connected disabled veterans with honorable discharge. The post aims to cover parts of Collinsworth and surrounding counties with members already from Shamrock.
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Joe Parker
The
Disabled American Veterans
Bill Graves
Post 185
Voice
Amarillo
China Grove
DAV
Panhandle
Horace Moore
W.D. Stanley
Wellington
Graves
Collingsworthounty
Shamrock
Howard Holton
Wheeler D. Stanley
Ernest Rountree
Trinidad Cantu
Gerald D. Ray
Daisy Owen Dies After Long Illness in Wellington
Mrs Daisy E Owen longtime area resident and member of a pioneer family died in St Josephs Hospital at 4:00 am Thursday August 12 after a illness of two and a half years. She was born Daisy McDowell April 1 1906 at Madge Oklahoma and lived in Dodson before moving to Wellington 40 years ago.
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Daisy E. Owen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wellington
Owen
Daisy McDowell
T.W
Carrie Clement McDowell
Madge
Oklahoma
Crop Prospects Rise as Moisture Persists in South Collingsworth
Crops in the south half of Collingsworth County show strong potential as rains persist, while the north remains dry and feed worsens. Wellington reports 1.30 inches last week and about 4 inches for August, with scattered heavy showers nearby. Cotton benefits from warmer days, grasslands still need more rain, and local totals range from about 4 to 7.5 inches in various communities.
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Collingsworth
Wellington
Sandra McGill to Represent Collingsworth in Wheatheart Pageant
Sandra McGill, 18, will represent Collingsworth County in the Wheatheart of the Nation pageant in Perryton Saturday. The event opens with a 9:00 a.m. parade and includes a luncheon with judges, a 8:00 p.m. contest at Perryton High School Auditorium, and judging in swimwear and formals for beauty, personality, poise, and figure. The winner receives a $1,000 college scholarship with $500 and $250 for runners-up. Sandra earned her spot after Debbie Neeley could not participate. she is the immediate past Farm Bureau Queen.
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Sandra McGill
Collingsworth County
Perryton
Collingsworth
Sandra
Perryton High School
Whestheart
Mic Sheri Kinzer
Grandfield
Oklahoma
Debbie Neeley
Farm Bureau
Free Lunch Plan Announced by Three Districts
Officials from Wellington, Quail, and Sumnerwood school systems announce a free and reduced price lunch policy for students unable to pay. Applications are accepted anytime. eligibility reviews and appeals processes are outlined with local board presidents named. A policy copy is available in each district office. an accompanying ad details the scale.
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Wellington
Quail
Sumnerwood
John Sherman
Dim Ray
Carl Wischkaemper
Wellington Independent School
Ladybugs Clear Dodson Fields of Harmful Insects
Dodson area farmers experiment with California born ladybugs to control pests in crops. One gallon covers about 40 acres at 12.50 dollars, offering cheaper results than chemicals. County agent Don Reeves notes efficacy on young pests and even weevils, with a history of use in Hall County and Altus wheat fields.
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Hudson
Don Reeves
Hall County
Reeves
Altus
FU Sends Two to Senior Youth Camp in Texas
The Texas Farmers Union sponsored a senior youth camp at Burman Methodist Camp in Taylor County during the week of August 26. Twenty seven campers and staff attended representing ten counties. From Collingsworth County were Dianne Barefoot and Lyne Coleman of Sumnerwood. Camp Directors were Mrs. Phil Smith of Panhandle and Mrs. Donald Wooten of Crosbyton. Miss Andres Wooten of Crosbyton served as Recreational Director. Activities included swimming volleyball softball and folk dancing. Class discussions reviewed the structure and goals of cooperative movement.
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The
Texas Farmers Union
Burman Methodist
Taylor County
Collingsworth County
Dianne Barefoot
Lyne Coleman
Sumnerwood
Phil Smith
Panhandle
Donald Wooten
Crosbyton
Andres Wooten
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Amarillo Center
James McWhorter
Debbie ‘Wood
Farris Wood
Mr.Taylor
Hollis
Billy Mosley
Daisy Owen
Killien
Dodson
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California
Kenneth Hudson
Kenneth Norman
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