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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1987
Page
3
Rhonda Colson invites leaders interested adults and new girls to an organizational meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday Aug 27 in the small brick building of the elementary school. Kindergarten through sixth grade program planned. For questions call Mrs Colson at 447 5212.
VFW Auxiliary held its regular meeting with Marion Lee presiding. August is Rehab month, donations to RSVP and a $5 contribution to the wheelchair bus fund for the VA Hospital in Amarillo were noted. A Voice of Democracy scholarship sponsorship was approved for Wellington High School. Plans include a FunFest booth serving ice cream and cake. Vergie Jones won attendance gift but was absent. The group highlighted MIA-POW Week with red ribbons planned for Sept 18. August hosts were Edna and Grant Wooldridge, Barney and Esta Glenn, Jack and Mary Sanford. Members present listed, with special guests Anita Wardell and Saundra Sutton from Canyon Auxiliary. District 13 meeting referenced with Allen Grise and Rosie Davis as guests. Wellington Post 6439 attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dow Jones, Marion Lee, and Dennis Holland.
The National Education Association offers guidance on bias about weight from preschool through high school. Encourage teachers to educate students on anorexia and bulimia, factors contributing to these disorders, and society pressures about body image.
A study finds that the typical shower consumes about half the hot water of an average bath. The result highlights significant savings in household water use when choosing showers over baths.
The albatross possesses the bird world’s widest wingspan, measuring about eleven feet from tip to tip, showcasing its remarkable wings.
The Lewis family hosted open house for Mrs. Johnnie Lewis on Aug 8 at Carthel Lewis home to honor her 90th birthday. Guests included her children, grandchildren, and friends from Arlie-Dodson-Kelley area and out-of-town relatives from El Centro, Plano, Wheeler, Pampa, Hereford, Denver, and Ruidosa. Mrs. Lewis, a longtime First United Methodist Church member, spent most of her life in the local region.
Buying a home is a major financial choice with affordability rules such as price up to 2.214 times annual take home pay and total debt below 33 percent of gross monthly income. Consider family circumstances including unemployment, children, savings, and maintenance when deciding if a mortgage fits long term. The piece notes the origin of the word turnpike from toll collectors with pikes.
Last week winners were Bill Turner and Mrs Lucille Kilgore. Volunteers included Elise Wilson Bessie Tucker and Lelon Downs. Sing along and Bible study were led by Ruth Wilhelm and Rev Charles Mathis. Church services featured Church of Christ and Church of God in Christ members. Numerous visitors from Amarillo Plainview Shamrock Pampa and Oklahoma listed with relatives and local residents.
A gymnast performs a five and a half twisting back somersault on a trampoline known as the Wills, a demanding maneuver named after Judy Wills five time world champion.
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