Christmas Blessing Fund Donation Drive Reaches 1300
The Christmas Blessing Fund reports 1300 in donations and 17 applications for help this season. Last year the fund raised over 2000 and assisted more than 30 local families with food clothing and toys. Donations may be made to Judy Forrester at Wellington State Bank and applications picked up at The Wellington Leader County Judge's office Community Action Center and church offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Forrester
Wellington State Bank
Wellington Leader
Community Action Center
Wellington School Bands to Present Christmas Concert Sunday
The Wellington School bands That Skyrocket Band Firecracker Band and Sparkler Band directed by Frank Aue perform Sunday December 16 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Sparkler opens with Jolly Old St Nicholas and Jingle Bells. That Skyrocket closes with O Holy Night. List of performing members includes Penny Wilkins Christie Whitten KayLynn Bart lett Leigh Ann Barton Kristie Keller Angela Watts Leslie Black Candy Canada Julie Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Sparkler
Frank Aue
St. Nicholas
Penny Wilkins
Christie Whitten
KayLynn Bartlett
Leigh Ann Barton
Kristie Keller
Angela Watts
Leslie Black
Candy Canada
Julie Caldwell
Wellington High School
Margo Duncan
Debbie Benton
Stacy Chandler
Linda Lacy
Trudy Baker
Mischelle Black
Ashley Williams
Holly Wilson
Sandra Culpepper
Lesa White
Rachel Pennon
Vanda Wood
Karen Mote
Traci Hunnicutt
Cantata at First Baptist Sunday December cantata at 11
The Congregational Choir of First Baptist Church presents "Carol of Christmas" a Biblical rendition of the Christmas Story by John W. Peterson. Narrator Rev Keith Bruce new pastor. Ron Long directs with Pauline Estes organist and Katherine Reeves pianist. candles and greenery set the mood.
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First Baptist Church
John W. Peterson
Ron Long
Music and Youth
Pauline Estes
Katherine Reeves
Keith Bruce
Christ
Elaina
Foundation Organizes County Endowment in Collingsworth
Amarillo Area Foundation executive committee approved the Collingsworth County Endowment to receive donations and disburse funds for local philanthropic projects. Initial focus is a new combined school and community library facility, with the Endowment to be permanent and administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation staff. Disbursements will follow advice of a local committee yet unnamed. library accounts opened at Wellington State Bank and City State Bank. contributions tax deductible. Wellington School Board designated 150000 for a joint library, contingent on private and government funding and location on school property, or if funding fails, to proceed with a district library. New state library guidelines take effect September 1985. Commissioners discussed combining county and school libraries but no action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Area Foundation
Collingsworth County
Wellington State Bank
City State Bank
Wellington School Board
Texas Education Agency
Texas
Education Agency
Commissioners’ Court
Christmas Decorating Contest Announced
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce promotes a town wide Christmas Decorating Contest with home and business categories. Judging criteria include visibility from the street and a Christmas theme, with winners receiving $25 in Script or the traveling plaque. The event features a 6:30 p.m. music program and decor displays by Vicki, Wilbur and Adelle Burquist Read, plus pioneer costumes from the 1924 Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Bill Hatch
Jerry Duncan
Chamber of Commerce
Hatch
Saied’s Department Store
Vicki
Wilbur
Adelle Burquist Read
Study Club
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Wallig If
Quckers
WHS Rockets
Dell Davis
Kelly Goforth
Ruben Sanchez
Rudy Torrez
Kendall Harris
Michael Souder
Johnny Nash
Shawn Davis
Tracy Day
Heath Ingram
East Ave
Hattie D. Wells
Jimmie
Lucille Kelso
Howard Cattle Co
Karnes, Carter
1St
United Methodist Church
Adolf and
Frances Schmidt
Jack and
Mary Sanford
Osterling
Santa Claus
Rudolph
1St Baptist
Foundation
Amarillo
WHS Rockettes
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