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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1986

Page

2

Collingsworth County 4-H Members Excel at District Food Show

Seven Collingsworth County 4-H members competed at the District Food Show with all scoring 90 or higher and earning blue ribbons. Shelly Thomas placed in the top four in Senior Fruit and Vegetable. Other contestants included Carrie Langford, D Nae Keller, Rhonda Devoss, Jennifer Thomson, Toni Vassey, Dana Langford, and Shari Floyd who was eligible but could not attend.

Collingsworth 4-H Shelly Thomas Collingsworth County Carrie Langford D’nae Keller Rhonda Devoss Jennifer Thomson Toni Vassey Dana Langford Shari Floyd

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts John Coffee Family

Mr and Mrs John Coffee hosted the Thanksgiving gathering on Saturday December 6 with their four children in attendance. Dr W D Green and Susan with Matthew and Eric arrived from Childress. Sammy Coffee with Brandon Brent from Pampa. Steve and Kay Williams from Hewitt. Dickie Linda Johnson and Lucas joined the immediate family. Mrs Coffee s mother Maude Nelson and sister and family Robert Helen Heward and Frances Heward of Lovington New Mexico were also present.

Mrs John Coffee Dr. W.D. Green Susan Matthew Eric Childress Sammy Coffee Brandon Brent Pampa Steve Kay Williams Hewitt Dickie Linda Johnson Lucas Mrs. Coffee Maude Nelson

County Extension Advice for Home Economics Parenting

Parenting is a learnable skill with mistakes as lessons. Emphasize love and values early, set clear rules, trust instincts, and avoid relying on schools or police for parenting. Maintain a supportive home, safety, privacy, and positive outlook. PECANS PECANS PECANS offers 16 oz pecan packs through 4-H members at the County Extension Office, 447-2313.

Extension Homemakers Cookbook Offer in Collingsworth County

The Collingsworth County Extension Homemakers promote their cookbook to help solve gift ideas. They note that good food and its preparation bring joy and invite interested readers to contact the County Extension Office at 447 2313 for details.

Collingsworth County Extension Homemakers

Thanksgiving Visit Notes From Area Families

Personal notices list multiple local families visiting relatives over Thanksgiving. Names include Mr. and Mrs Dick Levine, Robert and Brian of Azle with Lucille Savage. Florence Tingle returning home after staying with Mary and Tom Musser and Tony Sain of Joshua. Dan and Donna Warrick with Wendy and Douglas Hereford and Velman Warrick. Rom and Anna Kay Lockridge with Eric Laci and Michael. and Ernest and Willie B. Harwell with L. C. Sweat joining Thanksgiving dinner.

Dick Levine Robert and Brian of Azle Lucille Savage Florence Tingle Mary and Tom Musser Tony Sain Joshua Dan Donna Warrick Wendy and Douglas Hereford Mrs Velman Warrick Jimmie Kelso Rom Anna Kay Lockridge Eric Laci Michael Mrs. Ernest Willie B. Harwell L.C. Sweat

Lunchroom Menu For Week December 15 19

A weekly menu lists meals from Monday to Friday including breakfast items such as juice pancakes cereal and toast and lunches featuring spaghetti with meat barbecued weiners creamed turkey hamburgers bologna and cheese sandwiches and side dishes like salad peas green beans potatoes and fruit with half pint milk each day.

Store negatives behind prints in a photo graph album

A simple archival tip suggests placing photo negatives behind their corresponding prints in the album. This keeps related images together and saves time when locating originals.

Wellington City Employees Christmas Party 1986

City of Wellington workers enjoyed the annual Christmas Party at Burn Handley Community Center with a ham and turkey dinner. Mayor Ralph Owens handed out bonus checks while City Manager Glen Taylor received a commemorative watch from staff and council members and their families attended.

Ralph Owens Jill Owens Glenn Vonnie Taylor Anne

Templetons Host Family Dinner for Thanksgiving Day

Judge and Mrs. R L Templeton hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering with their son Lee Templeton, Jan and 18 month old Jared. The group included extended family from Texas and Oklahoma, plus visitors from Dumas, Pampa and Sayre. Afterward the Derryberry hosting couple took Miss Jackson to Pampa for a visit.

R.L. Templeton Lee Jan Templeton Jared Mrs. Templeton Bobo Castleberry Kim Castleberry Texas Tech Lubbock Betsy Gary Lemons Jacen Erin Judge Templeton Lester Bollinger Dumas Boyd Derryberry Keith Ria Derryberry Lynn Derryberry Amarillo Mrs. Derryberry Edyth Jackson Pampa Lucille Jay Clothier Sayre Oklahoma Derryberry Mr. Derryberry Sid Jackson Alvis Derryberry Miss Jackson

Hanging Fishnet Displays Kids Artwork Jesus

To display children's artwork without tape or tacks, stretch a fishnet across the wall and attach pictures with clothespins. This method keeps art organized, allows easy rotation, and avoids wall damage while showcasing colorful works. The net acts as a flexible gallery that grows with the collection.

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Mrs. John Robert Helen Heward Frances Heward Lovington, New Mexico Allison McMillan Parenting Wellington Templetons Langford Eddie Marilyn Davis Gina Walter Delfina Castor Isidro Lutie Cortez Dan Beachy Arnie Janie Ingram Diedre Ranee Tarver Micha Toby Gerald Patricia Ray Meari Dorothy Parker Barry Kim Clancy James Yvonne Thomas Olan Almeta Lowe Gene Mary Morrow Richard Margie Keller Nell McKinney Gary Linda Brewer Justin Milburn Betty Derryberry Sam Dorothy McGill Safilo C.L. Harrison W. Broadway Hollis, OK West Avenue Wellington, TX 15Th Street Boston Portland Seattle New Orleans Texas West 6Th Street Reger Hanes Oleg Cassini Lee Wrangler Levi Mien Levi and Wrangler Christ Manhattan DelLanea Killian Nettie Green Evelyn Carter Tommy Thomas North Side Square Wellington, Texas
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