Wellington City Notes on Wallace Vote and City Manager Query
A column discusses the potential impact of a Wallace vote in the county, warning it could shift power to politicians in the House and affect policy. It also notes Wellington’s lack of a city manager, the pending council decision to fill the Barjenbruch vacancy, and details from the upcoming Collingsworth County Free Fair with peach exhibits and local horticulture observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Wallace
House of Representatives
Wellington
Doc Barjenbruch
Barjenbruch
Collingsworth County
Riley Dunson Breaks Ankle at Courthouse
Riley Dunson county veterans service officer fractured his right ankle in a fall from courthouse steps at noon Monday August 26. He is convalescing at home and may receive a walking cast if healing proceeds as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Dunson
Veterans Service
Dunson
Biss
Ea Rt
Srdog Renin Tegon
Paso Street
Miss Kendrick Competes in Wheatheart Contest in Perryton
Collingsworth County’s Miss Kendrick joined contestants in Perryton for the National Wheatheart Contest. She rode in the parade, showcased talent in a swimsuit, and met judges at luncheon before an evening party. Miss Wheatheart 1968 was Rita Jo Fitzgerald of Guymon, with Jeanne De Rouchy and Susan Stuart as runners-up. Diane Stedge won Miss Congeniality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickye Ann Kendrick
Collingsworth County
Perryton
Kendrick
Collingsworth
Wheatheart
Rita Jo Fitzgerald
Guymon
Oklo
Jeanne de Rouchy
Pertyton
Susan Stuart
Shattuck
Diane Stedge
Gruver
Local Service Members Entering and Advancing in Training
Pfc Joe A Aguirre medical corpsman recently completed eight weeks basic training at Ft Bliss and ten weeks AIT at Ft Sam Houston earning expert marksman with M16. He will ship to Vietnam after a brief stay at Oakland Army Base. Pvt Keith Brown completes advanced artillery training at Ft Bliss and earns promotion to private first class then heads to Germany after an 18 day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Aguirre
Army
Ft. Bliss
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
Oakland Army Base
Oakland
Cal
Vietnam
Pfc
Aguirre
Frank Aguirre
Galveston St
Wellington
Pvt
Keith Brown
Millard Brown, Jr
Brown
Germany
Four Generations Meet Sunday at Kincheloe AFB
Airman First Class Gary D. Robinson and family gathered four generations at Kincheloe Air Force Base Michigan. Visiting were his wife Donna and son Scott Lee. his parents Cleo Robinson Amarillo and John Booth Burkburnett. paternal grandparents Lawson Robinson Quail and Ruth Wyrick. and his wife’s parents Lee Scarberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary D. Robinson
Donna
Scott Lee
Kincheloe Air Force Base
Michigan
Lee Scarberry
Robinsons
Cleo Robinson
Amarillo
John Booth
Burkburnett
Lawson Robinson
Quail
Ruth Wyrick
Robinson
McGill Family Reunion Draws Relatives From Across States
The McGill clan gathered in Quail for a family get-together with members from Illinois California Oklahoma and Mississippi in attendance. Jackie Daves earned a second lieutenant commission at Fort Sill and Mrs Daves left her Randall County tax office post to join him in Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen McGill
Illinois
California
George McGill
Don McGill
Rockford
Howard McGill
Sacramento
Calif
Wayne Thompson
Lawton
Okla
Bill Johnson
Ardmore
Jackie Daves
United States Army Officer Candidate School
Fort Sill
Daves
Randall County
Joi
West Texas University
Army
Louella Daves
Royce Daves
Colonel Visits CAP Squadron in Wellington Audit
Col. Pete Minden commander Amarillo Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and Maj. Wonson visited Saturday August 24 for the annual audit of Wellington Squadron books. Capt. Cliff Hartman said Wellington Airport Terminal is chosen as permanent CAP meeting place and Col. Minden said equipment can be supplied at no cost to the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Minden
Amarillo
Civil Air Patrol
Major Wonson
Wellington
Cliff Hartman
CAP
Minden
Music Teachers Attend Workshop in Amarillo
Mrs Kelly Pigg and Mrs Frank Anderson attended a piano teachers workshop in Tolzien Music Store Amarillo on Monday August 26 led by composer Martin Evans. Accompanying them were Mrs Andersons daughter and granddaughter Karen Henegar of Longview. Fort Worth visitor David Futlten stayed with Mrs D E Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Pigg
Frank Anderson
Amarillo
Martin Evans
Tolzien
Anderson
Jimmy| Henegar
Karen
Longview
Wellington memories touch Fort Worth educators and travelers
The piece notes Betty Welch and other Wellington and nearby figures linked to the Fort Worth area including teachers, coaches, and relatives. It references Betty Welch choosing the Fort Worth area, mentions Gay Douglas McWilliams, Charlie Welch, and Kendall Kent in Illinois, and ends with Frank Anderson and granddaughter Karen visiting from Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth
Betty Welch
Birdville
Fort Worth
Wellington
Vernon
Sylvia McQueary
Ritchie
Charlie Welch
Kern Pigg
Josephine Brown
Kathy Pigg
Marion Price Staples
Gay
Bernice Welch
Betty
Silverton
Methodists Set Promotion Day at Arlington Visit
Rev and Mrs R T Dyess depart Friday August 30 for Arlington to visit son Jerry Dyess. Jack Moreman church school superintendent will lead services in Dyess absence. Promotional Day marks Bible awards for grades three and four with services at 10 45 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Dyess
Arlington
Jerry Dyess
Rev. Dyess
Jack Moreman
Hospital plans remodeling and tribute for Mrs Taylor
The hospital announces remodeling of its dietary department with guest dining room changes and storage shifts. Services for Mrs Taylor were held at First United Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by husband mother and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister
Perpetua
Page One Tions
Mexico
Baja California
Kelso Funeral Home
Bill Henard
Dan Henard, Jr
Joe Henard
Jim Henard
Larry Henard
Andy Henard
John Henard
Taylor
Dan Henard
John Robert Henard
Edd Henard
Wellington
Four Boys Charged in Shoplifting Incident
Four young boys were arrested for shoplifting Monday morning August 19 by Police Chief Donald Nunnelley after visiting several stores and taking items from four locations. They were located at home, all merchandise recovered, and restitution paid. they appeared in juvenile court and were released to their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nunnelley
Nunnelley
Children Visit Ollie Wilson in Brief Family Trip
An Odessa family visited relatives in Wellington over the weekend and planned to move to Anchorage Alaska by Sept 1. The group included Mr and Mrs Jack Boyer and children Terry Kelli and Jackie. They also visited Mr Ollie Wilson and family in the Wilson home and later traveled to Lubbock to see Mrs Ella Smith, their matriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Wellington
Anchorage
Alaska
Jack Boyer
Terry
Kelli
Jackie
Ollie Wilson
Boyer
Atlantic-Richfield Oi Co
Wilson
B. V. Wilson
Don
Houston
Lubbock
Ella Smith
More Counties Attend From Page One Notebook
Fragmentary list shows attendees including Paul, Bil, Leroy, Gaston, Reed, Dan Henard and Raymond Hodges with partial names and scattered notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenty
From Freftingica
Ea Paul
Bil Totes Leroy, Gaston
Gai Reed Dan Henard
Raymond i Hodges
City Schools List Teachers and Grades with Staff Roles
Page one shows the city school staff by department and grade level. It lists principals athletic directors and teachers including R B Tucker Joe Lennon Carroll Nunnelsey Dick Hamilton Lynn Wright Thayne Amonett and others along with a cooperative vocational agriculture program with Hedley and instructor Doyle Messer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Schools
Page Owning
R. B. Tucker
Joe Lennon
Carroll Nunnelsey
Dick Hamilton
Lynn Wright
Thayne Amonett
Blade
Vernon Peters
Sam Thompson
Les White
Walter Camp
Dan Howard
Gus Barton
Byron Duncan
Claude Savage
J. J. Morgan
A. A. McQueary
Dan Howard, Jr
Lynn Carter
Hedley
Doyle Messer
Bible Promised Change Drives Preparedness Message
Mr. White states that Services Set events anticipate a great change under God and insists nothing can stop it. He urges thoughtful people to be ready, citing Biblical guidance on how to prepare for the forthcoming transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
God
Local Jehovah’s Witnesses to Host Bible Talk Series
Mr. White will give a one hour talk on The Blessings from Knowing God as part of a September and October lecture series across the United States. Talks are planned for Wellington Dodson and Latberwood with local meetings at 8 p.m. at 1200 West Ive. Admission is free and no collections will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
United States
Wellington
Dodson
Latberwood
West
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Mrs. Guse Allens
Miss Kendrick
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Glenn
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Ilinois
Pontiac Hospital
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Eula Lucas
Dora Woods
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sister Perpetua
Mary David
Green Springs
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Rome
Methodists
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Quail School
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Bill Wilson
John Thomas
Juanita Miracle
Evelyn Lowe
Bronco & Ritz
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Wells & Wells
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Harold Watkins
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Lou Denley
Barbara Settle
Eula Mae Morgan
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Shurfresh
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