Sales tax rebates rise slightly as Texans spend cautiously
Texas cities receive 115 million in local rebates, up 4.1 percent from last December, while counties get 11.5 million, down 1.3 percent. Total rebates amount to 126.6 million for 1,069 cities and 115 counties. Local payouts reflect October taxes reported in November amid cautious holiday spending.
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Texas
John Sharp
Sharp
Wellington
Collingsworth County
Childress
Childress County
Christmas Open House at RSVP Center
The Senior Citizens and RSVP center at 702 East Avenue invites everyone to a holiday open house on Friday December 15 1995 from 10 am to 12 noon. Refreshments will be served. Bonnie Guthrie director and Sharon Brie secretary bookkeeper express anticipation of visiting attendees during this special time.
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Senior Citizens and Rsvp Center
East Avenue
Bonnie Guthrie
Sharon Brie
Firefighters raise over $32,000 for MDA in 1995 Fill the Boot
Area firefighters collected more than 32 000 during the 1995 Fill the Boot Campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The effort, a summer tradition in August and Labor Day weekend, included Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle and four Eastern New Mexico counties with Wellington Volunteer Fire Department contributing 939. Fire departments and auxiliaries organized volunteer drives, supporting the Panhandle MDA Chapter.
Museum Holiday Tour of Homes Date Set for December 17
The Museum will host a Sunday afternoon tour from 2 30 to 5 30 with homes at Dark Green 1701 East Avenue Harry Stallings 106 19th Street Billy Mac Sims 1011 East Avenue and Walter Camp on loop 1642E.
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Dark Green
East Avenue
Harry Stallings
19Th Street
Billy Mac Sims
Walter Camp
Wellington Leader Holiday Open House Invitation
The Wellington Leader invites everyone to a holiday open house on Friday December 22 from 11 30 a m to 2 00 p m. The staff expresses gratitude for loyal support and notes customers are their greatest asset.
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The
Wellington
New Voter Cards Mailed and Returns Reported
The tax assessor Rose Mary Throne says orange voter cards have been mailed and 250 have been returned for insufficient address or other reasons. If you have not received a card contact the Tax Assessor/Collector office in the courthouse or call 806 447 5606.
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Rose Mary Throne
Court House
Holiday Bake Sale By First Christian Church
The Ladies Circle of the First Christian Church hosts a bake sale starting at 9 a.m. Thursday December 21 in front of Parsons Drug Store. A church spokesperson invites shoppers to save time and let the group do the last minute baking.
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Ladies Circle of the First Christian Church
Parsons Drug Store
Taylor and Tipton seek re election in Collingsworth County
Incumbents Taylor and Tipton file for four year terms as county commissioners. Taylor, precinct one, cites tax restraint and county cooperation while aiming to hear from residents. Tipton, from precinct three, emphasizes his community involvement and prior service seeking input into county government.
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Collingsworth County
Commissioners Court
Wellington
Glen
Tiny" Taylor
Joe Tipton
Taylor
Imput
Precinct One
Tipton
Jacque Morgan Named Assistant V P at Wellington State Bank
Colorado native Jacque Morgan moves from Clarendon to Wellington Texas to take duties as Assistant Vice President and Agricultural Loan Officer. A West Texas State University graduate she previously worked at the Farmers Home Administration before its Farm Service Agency reorganization. Morgan is a 10 year Texas resident and joins Wellington State Bank in June.
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Wellington
Texas
Westcliffe
Colorado
Jacque Morgan
Clarendon
Wellington State Bank
Morgan
West Texas State University
Farmer's Home Administration
FHA
ASCS
Farm Service Agency
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WSB
Leon Martin
West Texas Utilities
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