Dallas Couple Killed in 1 20 Westbound Crash
A Dallas couple, R C Cook aged 70 and Joan Cook 50, died in an early Sunday crash at mile 304 on I 20 east of Dallas. The Cooks, driving west in a 1995 Lincoln Town Car, lost control, vaulted the median, and were struck by a 1996 Jeep Cherokee driven by Eddie Lee Bogdon 46 of Whitewright. Bogdon and his sister Barbara Cantrell 42 were hospitalized in stable condition. Fire units used Jaws of Life to free victims. speed and road conditions cited as factors. The eastbound lanes were closed for over an hour.
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Dallas
R. C. Cook
Joan
Justice of the
Don Burns
Eddie Lee Bogdon
Whitewright
Bogdon
Barbara Cantrell
Hendrick Hospital
Citizens Ems Ambulance
Russell
Baird and Clyde Fire Department
Planning Route 2 history book on sale in Wellington
Harmon County History Books announces Planning Route 2 available through contact Edith Carter at 1-405-688-3619. Orders and information. Deliveries to Wellington.
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Harmon County History Books
Edith Carter
Wellington
FSA Office Invites Community To Holiday Open House
The employees of the FSA office at 800 9th Street invite area residents to a holiday open house on Thursday December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by to say hello and exchange greetings.
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FSA
ASCS
9Th Street
Benefit for Lynvel Black Supper Set at Reed Center
A benefit supper for Lynvel Black is planned for Saturday December 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Reed Community Building. The event invites all to enjoy a brisket supper with trimmings and offer support, with reservations encouraged but not required.
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Lynvel Black
Reed
Collingsworth Sheriff Reports Four Arrests in late November
The Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Department reports four arrests between November 21 and November 30. On November 21 a male was arrested on a theft charge. Details on the remaining arrests are incomplete in the report.
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Collingsworth County
WHS graduate leads the way for Gary White’s school plan
Gary White son of Collingsworth County pioneers Chester and Juanita White grew up on a Quail cotton farm. He taught in Albany County and Laramie before becoming a school administrator and then a superintendent in Texas in 1989, later drawn back toward the Rocky Mountains. Continued on Page 2.
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Gary White
Collingsworth County
Chester
Juanita White
White
Quail
Wellington
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Albany County
South Fork
Sybille Canyon
Laramie
Washington School
Linford
University of Wyoming
College Town
Janice
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Museum Christmas Open House and tree lighting Monday
The downtown museum hosts a Christmas open house and tree lighting on Monday December 9 starting at 6 30 pm. 4 H members present a live manger scene on the court house lawn directed by Dale Dunlap and Saunna Blacksher with the Bishop Singers Danna Coleman Robi Mabery and Ben Karnes. Silent Night and a prayer by Oren Rogers close the lawn program. Santa and Mrs Claus greet children at the museum. Dusty McGuire of Amarillo lends wise men and a 1934 quilt from J D Wilson. A second open house is Sunday December 15 from 2 30 to 5 pm with tours of local homes and a $5 fundraising ticket at the museum.
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Collingsworth County Museum
4-H
Court House
Dale Dunlap
Saunna Blacksher
Bishop Singers
Danna Coleman
Robi Mabery
Ben Karnes
Oren Rogers
Santa Claus
Wellington State Bank
Wellington State Bank Opens Canadian LPO Office
Wellington State Bank expands reach with a Canadian Loan Production Office at 105 North Street, Canadian. John Baker will manage the LPO, with plans for full-service branch pending regulatory approval by February. Baker has eight years in banking and previously worked at First State Bank of Canadian, now Boatman’s, after growing up in Quanah and earning a Texas Tech marketing degree.
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Wellington State Bank
North Sth Street
LPO
John Baker
Richard Sims
First State Bank of Canadian
Boatman's
Quanah
Texas Tech University
Slaton
Booker
Perryton
Heritage Beef Cattle Company
Wheeler
Canadian
WSB
Memphis
Childress
Angels Adopt the Christmas Gift Drive at Local Banks
The Child Protective Board asks shoppers to select an angel from displays at Wellington State Bank and Community Bank. Buy up to two gifts per angel and return them for the Christmas Blessing Fund for Children program. Wrapped presents will be collected by a board member, shown in the county museum window, and distributed December 16.
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Child Protective Board
FUMC Christmas Worship Service Dec 15 at 7 PM
The First United Methodist Church will present The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday December 15 at 7 p.m. The Chancel Choir with guest singers will perform under director Jamie Johnson with Mary Johnson at the piano. The United Methodist Women host a post service party for the choir and families. Pastor Steve Alrey invites the community.
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First United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Steve Alrey
Remembrance Event At VFW Post 6439 on Dec 7
Glynn Moore Post 6439 VFW will host open house on Saturday December 7 from 2 to 4 p m with refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary. Commander Jim Sikes notes items at the post home including the post’s large 48 star wool flag bought by Lewis Berg in the 1950s and later restored and hung in the dining room.
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Glynn Moore
Ladies Auxiliary
Jim Sikes
Colingsworth
Lewis Berg
Jim
Lou Sikes
Post
Hestar
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Jake Dunlap
Dale
Sherrie Dunlap
Jake
Sheriff's Report
WHS
Dusty McGuire
Amarillo
Ms. McGuire
J. D. Wilson
Bob and Mary Jones
East Avenue
John and
Doris Nash
Amarillo Street
Beatrice Thomas
Joey
Genarah Manuel
Dallas Street
County Judge's Office
FUMC
Jamie Johnson
Mary Johnson
VFW. Peat
Jack Hightower
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