Samnorwood Adopts 6 Man Football Honors Opening Aug 27
For the first time in 53 years Samnorwood schools will field a 6-man football team. Superintendent Kenneth Martindale notes the last game was October 2, 1937 against Kelton. Renewed interest follows a long period of 11-man play in small Texas schools.
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Samnorwood
Kelton
Kenneth Martindale
Texas
Karla Webb
Hollis
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Deanna Finley
Hammon
Southwestern State University
Geronimo
LaDonna Oldham
Gary Oldham
Railroad Commission to set Wellington gas rate
The Texas Railroad Commission will determine the rate increase for Lone Star Gas customers in Wellington. City Manager Glen Taylor waives the city’s right to a hearing on interim and final rates, deferring to the Commission. Lone Star had sought an 8.52 percent rise. the council rejected the request amid disputes over metering and industrial rates.
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The
Texas Railroad Commission
Lone Star Gas
Wellington
Glen Taylor
Railroad Commission
Taylor
City of
Mike Naylor
Childress
Melroy Cofer
Memphis
Danny Gray
Naylor
Gray
Rick Holden
Dallas
Lone Star
Gas Company
Water Department
Glen Warrick
RR Commission
Lone Star Gas Company
Sandra Neisser Boone
Gas Utilities
LP Gas
Ozark Trail marker dedication set for Wellington ceremony
A public ceremony will mark the dedication of the reconstructed Ozark Trail marker in Wellington on Thursday, September 12. Nan Lawler of Fayetteville will speak, detailing the trail's history. the project is led by Wellington Lions Club and Kiwanis with support from Collingsworth.
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Ozark Trail
Collingsworth
Wellington Lions Club
Wellington Kiwanis Club
Marshall Peters
Nan Lawler
Fayetteville
Ark
Richard Covey
Wellington
Peters
Paul Baker
Mid- America
Oklahoma
Texas
Pacific
Greenbelt Electric
Haskell Street
James Shepard
Wellington Lions
Dark Green
Kiwanians
Commissioners approve motions in court meeting
In the regular meeting the court accepted delinquent tax roll. Rose Mary Throne may hire a deputy through September 1990. Judge Fires to attend Amarillo seminar September 11 14. Fuel bids rejected for uncertain future pricing. Lower bid to be selected from Owens Fuels and Nash Oil. Vehicle registration fees to rise January 1 1991. Veterans officer Bowen to San Antonio conference September 18 21. Salary and travel pay approved for court administrator. Historical society and Collingsworth Museum each receive $100. Kenneth Colwell to work 32 hours weekly in Road and Bridge for 570 monthly. Foster care payment check of 1186 issued. $200 to district court coordinator Wyatt approved. Budget hearing set for August 17.
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Commissioner's Court
Rose Mary Throne
Earl Parker
Owens Fuels
Nash Oil Company
James R. Bowen
Veterans Service
San Antonio
Historical Society
Collingsworth County Historical Museum
Kenneth Colwell
Texas Department of Human Services
Joan Wyatt
Chili Cook Off and Ice Cream Freeze Sign Up
Sign up now for Chili Cook-Off and Ice Cream Freeze at the Fun Fair. Individuals may enter Ice Cream Freeze or join a Chili Cook-Off team. see page 2 for details.
Football Tickets On Sale For 1990 Season At Office
Reserved seats for five home games can be kept by contacting the business office at 447 2511. Ticket price is 15 dollars for the season with a deadline of August 31. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Kirby Campbell
Wellington Rodeo Association
Kenneth Shields
Shamrock
Martindale Sale
Sumnerwood
Silverton
Valley
Groom
McLean
Lefors
Miami
Higgins
Martindale
Owens Fuels, Inc
Elmsley Davis
Scott Sauer
Loretta Wright
Colingsworth General Hospital
Collingsworth County
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