Literacy push in Wellington school district seeks volunteers
Administrators and teachers urge parent involvement to boost literacy as Texas ranks near the bottom. Collingsworth County data from the 1990 census show educational attainment below state levels. A good book remains a guiding friend says a speaker referencing Martin Farquhar Tupper.
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Wellington Leader publication and contact details
Wellington Leader published each Thursday at 913 West Avenue Wellington Texas 79095. Editor Henry W Wells is publisher with mailing address P O Box 992 Wellington 79095 and subscription rates 17 dollars in Collingsworth County and 20 dollars outside county.
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City poised to file suit over unresponsive owners
The text notes some owners have not been heard from and outlines that the next step the city could take is filing a suit in district court. It also mentions that citrus fruit was first cultivated in China over 4,000 years ago.
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Operation Restore Hope Begins in Somalia
The first 1,800 Marines landed in Mogadishu as the vanguard of a multinational rescue mission in Somalia. The operation, involving the United States and about a dozen other nations, aims to save thousands of people from famine and war. President Bush pledged a quick withdrawal, while President-elect Clinton endorsed the mission and stressed its importance.
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Canada
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Ted Koppel
Skyrocket Christmas Promotion plans and city council notes
The Wellington Leader reports on Dec 19 event plans with grand prize a microwave and extra gifts from merchants, weather contingencies, and location shifts. City council approves bills of 7,783.24 and reviews financials, with local officials and residents named.
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Handley Community Center
Hudson
Wellington
Gary Brewer
Sessions
Sam McGill
Robert W. Powell
Lyndon Crelia
Willie Grayson
Nell McKinney
Davis
Virginia Robey
Recount Report Documented by Local Officials
Recount Chairman Langford and County Judge Zock Thomas documented the ballot recount report continuing from page 1, detailing procedures and findings for the local recount process.
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Legislator of the Year Jack Vowell keynote at Wellington event
State Representative Jack Vowell of El Paso received the Legislator of the Year award and delivered the banquet keynote. Protective and Regulatory Services presented awards to Mrs. Aguirre and Nelda Dyes. Wellington attendees Charlene Poteet and Lennie Sims joined regional Child Welfare Board members, with special guests Mrs. Jeri Gabriel and her Austin-based son Justin.
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Lennie Sims
Collingsworth County
Child Welfare Board
Jeri Gabriel
Justin
Austin
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