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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1992
Page
5
Published every Thursday at 913 West Avenue Wellington Texas 79095 entered as second class mail Aug 25 1909 at the Post Office Wellington Texas under act of March 3 1879 Panhandle subscription rates 172 per year in Collingsworth County 200 per year outside of Collingsworth County
A Wellington Leader column highlights ex-students and locals such as Julia Slough Van Bebber and Jack Van Bebber, an Oklahoma Olympic wrestling gold medalist. It covers publishing of Julia’s book, Argen Draper’s national honor, and staff changes at the newspaper. The annual Lion's Club Terrapin race for the Peanut Festival is cancelled due to terrapin shortages and heat, with a tentative reset for Sept 12.
The Oil Bowl Classic, sponsored for 55 years by Maskat Shrine Temple, raises funds for Shriners children’s medical facilities. The all star Texas and Oklahoma game dates back to 1938 with notable players and coaches, and supporters from Wellington and Oklahoma City aided the 1992 event dedicated to Texas Senator John G. Tower.
A garbled OCR listing names such as Glen Reeves Mississippi State Jerry Bowen Claude Linda Carroll Ardmore Sandy Self Throckmorton Bill Clifton Big Spring and Jennifer Pendleton Rinbletvalt appears. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
A brief note thanks readers for assistance and for recognizing achievements, with contact line 447-2587. The message stresses appreciation for community involvement and correction of ignorance.
Readers praise the community open house and new bank building while urging citizens to monitor Congress. David N. Adamson calls for a national call to action. Congratulations are extended to Wesley McKnight for earning a spot and honors in the 1992 Oil Bowl in Wichita Falls.
The 1992 93 That Skyrocket Band schedule lists key dates from August 18 start to May 27 end. It includes All-region and All-state registrations, marching band contests at Burger, solo and ensemble events, holidays, Christmas and spring breaks, weather days, and the final banquet. For 1993 94, section leaders meet August 2 6 and full band reports August 9 13.
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