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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1985
Page
2
Gayle Hankins, 1985 chairman, outlines rules for the Women's Division at Burn Handley Community Center. Exhibits accepted Thursday 1–5 pm. judging after 5 pm. Entries close Saturday 12 pm. pickup by 1 pm. Rules cover clothing, crochet, knitting, quilts, foods, and judging across numerous classes with ribbons and rosettes.
Joy Melvin Owens 52 of Wellington Vinson Oklahoma was killed by an intruder who broke into his North Randall County residence early Sunday August 25. He formerly served 20 years as a Amarillo fireman and was a car dealer at his death. His wife Faye tied and not injured. Funeral services held Bell Avenue Baptist Church. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Survivors include his wife two daughters Beverly Deputy and Melissa Owens his mother sister brother and one grandchild.
Mrs Sammie Louise Gaither 64 former Summerwood resident died August 21 in Lajunta Colorado. Graveside services were held August 24 at Plymouth Cemetery with Richardson Funeral Home Shamrock in charge. Born Sammie Louise Glazner she was daughter of Sam and Louise Glazner. She married Steve Gaither in 1940 and lived near Plymouth Samnerwood area for decades. She leaves husband two brothers Preston Glazner Wheeler and Doyle Glazner Samnerwood and was aunt to Mrs Tom Cunningham of Wellington.
Paul G. Renner and Roberta Renner transfer ownership of lots 7 through 10 in block 60 Dodson to Benabidez and Alicia V. Benabidez. The deed records reflect the street location within the Dodson subdivision and assign full rights to the new owners.
Nell McKinney will coordinate the Wellington pledge center during the Jerry Lewis Supershow over Labor Day weekend to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The center at Wellington State Bank opens Sept 1 and 2 with the Wellington Business and Professional Women's Club as sponsor. Up to date pledge line is 447-2521.
S/Sgt. Dallas Holland of the Texas Army National Guard in Amarillo is on a 10 week temporary duty stint at Fort Benning Georgia attending the Maneuver Combat Arms Infantry NCO Advanced Course. He serves as a training noncommissioned officer with Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 142 Infantry 49th Division. His wife Natalie and children Dustin eight and twins Carrie and Brandon five remain in Amarillo during his Georgia assignment.
COLLEGE STATION It may still be some time before cattlemen see improvements in market prices. The July 1 cattle on feed total is the lowest since October 1983 and mid-year cattle on farms are down 4 percent from a year ago. Feedlot placements in April through June dropped 7 percent from a year earlier, keeping first-half 1985 placements 5 percent below last year. Dr. Ed Uvacek of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes liquidations of breeding herds began last year and continue to some extent.
The facility announces new residents Mrs. Lydabel Kannenberg in Room 7 on C Wing and Mrs. Parker Myers in Room 10 on B Wing. It lists past winners, volunteers, and attendees at Tuesday Sing a Long, nail care, Bible study, Sunday worship, and Thursday birthday party. A long list of visiting relatives and friends follows, noting connections to Alma Clement, Eva Needham, Lydabel Kannenberg, and others from nearby towns.
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