David Valles moved to Childress County Jail
Collingsworth County inmate David Valles charged in the April 1 death of Wellington resident Lucille West was transported to Childress County Jail Friday around 3:30 pm due to jail security concerns. Deputies cited inmate comments as reason for the move under a prearranged inter-county exchange agreement.
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Collingsworth County
Childress County
David Valles
Wellington
Lucille West
Rusty Lee
Texas Tech Clinic to Close Friday in Collingsworth County
The Local health office in Room 1 of the Collingsworth County Courthouse known as the Texas Tech Clinic, formerly the Texas Department of Health, will close Friday August 30 1996 at 5 p.m. and will not reopen. Medical records may be picked up until closing. For information call 4475260 4472358 or contact Fraya Hammons.
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Texas Tech Clinic
Texas Department of Health
Collingsworth County Court House
Fraya Hammons
Gospel Quartet to Sing at Calvary Assembly Church
Calvary Assembly Church at 1311 Dalhart will host a Borger country gospel quartet Sunday evening at 6 o clock on August 25 1996. Pastors Bill and Jan Thompson extend a hearty welcome inviting everyone to enjoy the spirited singing.
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Alvary Assembly
Calvary Assembly
Dalhart
Borger
Bill
Jan Thompson
EMS to auction donated quilt for community fund
The Wellington EMS will accept a $1 donation for a hand pieced double wedding ring quilt donated by Weldon and Lora Sexton. Displayed at Wellington State Bank August 26–30, Community Bank September 2–6, and Ellison Park September 7 during Peanut Festival with a 5 p.m. winner announcement. Proceeds fund EMS equipment needs.
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Wellington Ems
Wellington State Bank
Community Bank
Ellison Park
Weldon
Lora Sexton
EMS
Sextons
Football tickets on sale for 1996 season opener
Reserved seat season tickets are on sale in the school business office at 609 15th Street. To keep the same seats as last year, notify intent by August 30. Remaining seats go on sale September 2. For details call the business office at 447-.
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15Th Steel
Rute
Wellington Rodeo Action Highlights Local Winners
The Wellington Rodeo Association hosted a three night event at the VFW Rodeo Arena with stock from Bill Hext Rodeo Co. and approvals by the Texas Cowboys Rodeo Association. Cowboys competed in bareback calf roping saddle broncs steer wrestling and team roping with winners earning handmade buckles. Event leaders included Cole Tindal Justin Lane Lance Gaillard Stephen Seibold and teams Kevin Huddleston with Andy Wheatley and Smitty Smith. Schools report smooth openings and rising enrollment across Brisbane districts.
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Wellington Rodeo Association
VFW Rodeo
Bill Hext Rodeo Co
Texas Cowboys Rodeo Association
Cole Tindal
Kenny Tunstall
J.J. Blacksher
J.D. Peer
Jim Locke
Clyde Himes
Fred Hemanidez
Saddlebronc
Lance Gaillard
Justin Lane
Stephen Seibold
Hello Football rescheduled by rain for August 27
The Hello Football event moved from Tuesday August 20 to Tuesday August 27 at the football field. Rocket and Band Boosters sponsor barbecue sandwiches chips and drinks with sales starting at 6 30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Ice cream will be sold with 11 or 12 freezers previously used before the rain.
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Rocket
Rockets
Extension service tours local cotton and peanut crops
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service conducted a field tour in Collingsworth County on Thursday August 15. County Agent Dale Dunlap and Texas Agent Robert Lemmon led inspections of eight cotton varieties Tejas Hollin 186 Hs 200 Holl 338 Sphinx Pay 280 HS 26 Excess and seven peanut varieties Georgia runner Flavor runner AT120 Tamrun 96 Georgia Green Tamrun 88 Florunner. Dunlap noted the crop is 1 to 2 weeks late but maturing, with good potential if frost holds off.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Collingsworth County
Dale Dunlap
Texas
Robert Lemmon
Sphinx
Callingsworth County
Dan Howard
Wellington Firefighters Join Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department members take part in the annual Fill the Boot drive on Labor Day September 2 1996. They collect with official T shirts and boots at multiple town locations to aid MDA benefitting local families. Donations stay local funding wheelchairs clinics camps and research.
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Wellington
MDA
Ceta Canyon
Happy
Revival begins at Dodson Church of the Nazarene
Revival services at the Dodson Church of the Nazarene run from Wednesday August 21 through August 25 with 7 p.m. evenings and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services. Guest preacher Rev. David G. Roland, North Arkansas District superintendent, will speak. contact 493-4562 for details.
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Dodson Church of the Nazarene
David G. Roland
North Arkansas
Roland
Irving
Meet the teacher night at Wellington Elementary
Wellington Elementary invites parents to meet the teacher at 6 p.m. Monday August 26 in the cafeteria. The PTA will hold a brief 6 p.m. meeting with officers for 1996 97: Natalie Holland president Teresa Alston vice president Janet Birkey PR Seanna Schaub secretary and Vikki Barton treasurer. Afterward parents may visit classrooms.
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Wellington
Natalie Holland
Teresa Alston
Janet Birkey
Seanna Schaub
Vikki Barton
Old Settler's Reunion Scheduled for Sept 6
The Old Settler's Reunion will be held Friday September 6 at the Senior Citizen's Center. Registration starts at 9 o'clock. Attendees will ride in the Callingsworth County Fair parade, return for a covered dish luncheon with meat provided, and elect new officers. Everyone is invited to enjoy old and new friendships.
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Old Settler's
Senior Citizen's Center
Callingsworth County
Skyrockets Host Sanford Fritch In Scrimmage Night
The Skyrockets face Sanford Fritch in a Thursday scrimmage at Powell Field on Aug 22. Kickoff at 6 p.m. features Junior Varsity first with planned 20 offensive plays, then 15 to 20 more snaps for each unit before Varsity, under Head Coach Lloyd Bohannon who cites passing, catching, and kicking as positives while stressing health.
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Skyrockets
Sanford Fritch
Wellington
Powell Field
Lloyd Bohannon
Brad Collins
Rocket Regiment Band Car Wash Planned for August Dates
The Rocket Regiment Band hosts car wash events on Friday August 23 at 3 30 PM and Saturday August 24 from 9 AM. Fees are 10 dollars for cars and 15 dollars for farm trucks vans and suburbans. Pick up and delivery available. Proceeds fund band trips and activities.
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Wellington Rocket Regiment
Kendal Hickenbottom
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Collins
Kevin Huddleston
Andy Wheatley
Smitty Smith
Hello! Football
Dale Puntap
Church of the Nazarene
Dodson
Mid- American Nazarene College
The
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City Area
Missouri
Rev
of the Nazarene
Arkansas
Cheryl
Fort Smith
Call
Old Settler's Reunion
Hickenbottom
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