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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1985
Page
1
An arctic air mass brought unseasonably cold weather to Wellington with temperatures at 9 degrees on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Moisture measured at .06 inch despite weekend fog. Sunshine returned Tuesday and cotton growers welcomed the mild reprieve as gins reported faster arrivals, some damp.
The Ministerial Alliance of Collingsworth County calls a town hall at 12 noon December 18 in Burn Handley Community Center to discuss needs of the needy and propose a permanent community directed relief organization. Open to all interested, with food provided or brown bag lunches.
The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church host the 29th annual Christmas Dinner and Bazaar on Saturday December 7 at Burn Handley Community Center. Tickets available from members or at the door with holds for out of town attendees. Mrs. Robert Lewis chairs the dinner with strong churchwide support and visiting guests from across the region. Bazaar chairwoman Mrs. Cliff Campbell leads crafts with co-chairmen Mrs. Henry Sullivan and Mrs. Grant Wooldridge. food division led by Mrs. Lewis Morris, featuring handmade items and varied offerings across a long-standing event that kicks off the Christmas season.
Wellington Cemetery Association seeks help to reconstruct its donor mailing list. Secretary Neil McKinney asks past and new supporters to send name and address to box 949 Wellington Texas 79095 or call 806 447 2363 days or 806 447 2436 evenings. Grants support maintenance of Fairview North Fairview and Memorial Gardens. donations are voluntary. Grant Wooldridge is president. trustees are Jimmie Kelson Henry Sullivan and Zook Thomas.
The Samnorwood Invitational runs December 12 13 and 14 with eight girls teams and eight boys teams. Games start at 9 a.m. Thursday with the final at 8 30 p.m. Friday includes 9 a.m. semis and 8 30 p.m. finish. Saturday features 12 30 p.m. starts and girls 7 p.m. and boys 8 30 p.m. title games.
The Christmas Blessing Fund started season with 325 in donations toward a 4000 goal. Donors included Anonymous in memory of W K Orr Jr and George, Marie, Rose Shadid, Hattie D Wells. Gifts may be made to the Wellington State Bank account handled by Judy Forrester. The fund helps with holiday assistance for those in need.
In Wellington Panhandle Community Services administers a federal weatherization program, partnering with Mr. and Mrs. Blacksher to showcase insulating upgrades. Seven Wellington homes receive weatherization with seven more awaiting funding. Priority goes to low income elderly or handicapped households below 125 percent of federal poverty guidelines, focusing on energy savings per dollar spent.
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