Rocket House proposed to save Wellington High memories
A group led by Henry Sullivan plans a Rocket House in Wellington to store memorabilia from Wellington High School. The project aims to preserve past films, valedictorians, cheerleaders, band, teachers, and coaches, with an estimated cost around 60 000 dollars and pledges already received. Donations may be mailed to Rockets P O Box 27 Wellington Texas 79095.
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Wellington
Henry Sullivan
Letes
Wellington Fligh School
Tex
Shoppers Register For $132 Gift Certificates
Collingsworth County shoppers race to register for $132 in gift certificates from Wellington merchants as part of the Christmas Shopping Specials. First prize $100 and second prize $32 will be drawn Saturday December 12 on the courthouse lawn with Santa selecting winners. Registration is at sponsoring stores until 1 30 p.m. on Dec 12. entrants must be 18 or older.
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Collingsworth County
Wellington
Santa Claus
Wellington Leader
Hatch Department Store
Parson Drug
Wellington Florist
Nash Texaco
Threadworks
City TV
Wellington State Bank
Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce
Video Stop
Ben Franklin
Saied’s
New Dates Set For 1988 Voting
Dates for the 1988 elections are changed with the first Primary Election on Saturday March 5 1988. Filing opens December 4 1987 and ends January 4 1988. Mail ballot requests begin January 8 1988. Voter registration closes February 7 1988 and in person absentee voting starts February 17.
Christian files for 84th District House seat
Tom Christian, 56, Armstrong County farmer, announces bid for the 84th District seat in the Texas House as a Republican. He cites legislative experience, education focus, and no income tax stance. he balances family life with duties as a parent and former educator. Three candidates enter Collingsworth County Tax Collector race.
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Tom Christian
Armstrong County
Texas
House of Representatives
Christian
84Th Distict
Foster Whaley
West Texas State University
Anne Thomas
Ralls
Texas Tech
Ann Wauer Seeks Re election for Collingsworth tax office
Collingsworth County Collector of Taxes Ann Wauer announced plans to seek another term subject to the Democratic Primary. She has served since May 1978 and holds designations as registered tax assessor and registered professional appraiser. Wauer credits the combined office with keeping the county appraisal district efficient and affordable.
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Collingsworth
Ann Wauer
Wauer
Collingsworth County
Texas
Cheryl Lindsey Announces Run for Collingsworth Tax Office
Cheryl Lindsey announces her bid for tax assessor collector of Collingsworth County on the Democratic ticket. A longtime Democrat and experienced bookkeeper at Farmers Co-op Gin, she hails from Wellington with a focus on county welfare. She plans to meet voters in the months ahead to discuss issues.
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Cheryl Lindsey
Collingsworth
Tam
Jim Lindsey
T.L
Jay
Wellington
Throne Seeks Collingsworth County Tax Post
Rose Mary Throne announces her run for Tax Assessor-Collector in Collingsworth County subject to the Democratic Primary. A longtime resident with eight years in the County District Clerk's office, she cites experience with real estate records prior to their transfer to the tax office. She notes four and a half years in See ROSE THRONE Page 2.
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Rose Mary Throne
Collingsworth
Escapee Captured In Mexico Near Wellington Return Planned
Daniel Revilla, once jailed for murder, was tracked three weeks in a rugged Collingsworth County area after escaping Oklahoma’s Jackson County Jail on October 12. Captured in Mexico with his girlfriend, he faces return to Altus this week as Sheriff John Rainey led a large cross border pursuit with helicopters and tracking dogs.
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Daniel Revilla
Collingsworth
Oklahoma
Mexico
Altus
Revilla
Jackson County
Wellington
United States
John Rainey
Panhandle
Texas Highway Patrol
Rainey
Samnorwood Invitational Basketball Tourney Set This Weekend
The Samnorwood Invitational runs Thursday to Saturday December 10 to 12 with 16 teams. Brackets were drawn November 25. Girls seeds Wellington 1 Kelton 2 Samnorwood 4 Hedley 5 Lefors 6 Allison 7 Lakeview 8. boys seeds Wellington 1 Kelton 2 Samnorwood 3 Allison 4 Lakeview 5 Hedley 6 McLean 7 Lefors 8.
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Samnorwood
Wellington
Kelton
McLean
Samnerwood
Hedley
Lefors
Allison
Lakeview
Borger
Southwest Basketball Officials Association
Amarillo
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