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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1996
Page
4
The Wellington Leader, issued every Thursday from 913 West Avenue, Wellington Texas 79095, is entered as second class mail at the Wellington post office under the 1879 act, with heritage dating to August 25 1909.
Hundreds gathered for WISD sports night at Powell Field, but rain halted the event after BBQ and ice cream. Ronnie Johnson remained to film in wet conditions, as plans for August 27 repeat the same setup. Cathy Southerland joins Wellington Leader staff with publishing roots. A fitness tip notes activity and diet to combat aging. Mitzi celebrates a 41st birthday.
An $285000 REA grant funds about 250 miles of new lines in Collingsworth and Wheeler counties, targeting 400 rural homes, with 30 miles of line ready to string. Orval Couch notes the project is Greenbelt’s largest to date, extending service to Swearingen and other gaps.
Two Tulsa men described as out-of-town encyclopedia salesmen were fined in both justice and city courts for disturbing the peace and soliciting without a permit. Police Chief Nuttnelley said they faced proceedings after continuing solicitations despite a Chamber of Commerce permit denial.
The Wellington Leader Company publishes weekly on Thursdays at 913 West Avenue Wellington Texas 79095. Editor and Publisher Henry Wells oversees subscriptions priced at 19 dollars in Collingsworth County and 22 dollars outside the county. Mailing address is P O Box 992 Wellington Texas 79095.
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