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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
6
The Wellington Kiwanis and Rite Theatre announce their Kiddies Christmas Show on Christmas Eve Friday December 24 from 10 00 to 11 30 a m Don Welch Kiwanis president says plans will be released next week The event invites every child in Collingsworth County and the Wellington area outside the county to the free show and gifts for kids.
John M. Deaver declares his Democratic Primary bid for District Attorney in the 100th Judicial District. A Memphis Texas native, he holds UT Austin degrees in arts and law, serves as Memphis City Attorney, and partners in Deaver and Deaver. He is married to Carol Jean Clare with a young son.
The Wellington High School Chorus and That Skyrocket Band present a Christmas program Sunday December 19 at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium directed by Stephen Schmidiey It marks the chorus first show since organizing this fall and features 39 singers and a 68 piece band performing a festive program including O Come Loud Anthems Let Us Sing Three Carols for Christmas To Us a Child is Given Amparito Roca Battagils Overrture for Winds Fandango Sonus Ventorum Nutcracker Suite and more The hour and a half program showcases numerous local students and ends with Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite.
Mrs W R Crawley a lifelong resident died at 6 05 p m Thursday December 9 in St Josephs Hospital after a long illness Her home was 1401 Bowie Street She was born December 7 1897 near Hollis and was formerly Mable Davenport daughter of J C and Ancret Davenport pioneer old Greer County families
Twelve Wellington High School students were named Who's Who for their scholastic achievement leadership and activities. Seniors Kathryn Scott Josy Manuel Randy Amonett. juniors Earl Hartman Connie Bearden Joy Jesse. sophomores Randall Hodges Juliana Baumgardner Patti McAlister. and freshmen Jim Bob Nail Betty Burbs Lucinds Aguilar were announced by Principal B W Clement and will be featured in the Skyrocket yearbook.
Voters in Collingsworth County will decide on creating a Hospital District and issuing 150000 in bonds at nine polling places on Saturday December 18. The Chamber of Commerce offers questions and details as Dominican Sisters plan to transfer operations from St. Joseph's Hospital by 1972 and fund equipment needs.
A Wellington free clinic showed 57 children, 42 needing therapy, underscoring the demand for a local speech and hearing center serving Collingsworth County. Amarillo region head Buddy Stephens said funding may come via the Texas Education Agency for the 1972–73 school year, with goals of a full-time therapist once enrollment reaches 60.
Wellington Skyrockets will play in the Clarendon tournament December 16 17 18 and face the Paducah Dragons and Dragonettes on December 21. Coach Don Lacy notes the lineup includes area players bound for the district next year. The Rockets and Rockettes split two wins earlier in the year, edging both opponents by seven and three points.
Sandy Parsons will head the Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce for 1972 after ballots were counted in a directors meeting on Monday December 13. He will succeed Harold.
Jack Boone of Memphis Texas announces candidacy for re election as District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District serving Childress Collingsworth Hall Donley and Carson counties. He has held the office since 1968 and emphasizes dedication to honest law enforcement and public safety while active in the Texas District Attorneys Association.
Wellington shoppers prepare for the pre Christmas Trades Day on Saturday December 18 with election day traffic and Santa visits. Winners announced include Mrs R B Lucas who held two winning tickets and Yvonne Brewer who won the 25 prize. Children’s toy prizes went to Lisa Hartman and Bob Cummings. Bill Moseley leads the drawing and chamber secretary Margaret Vines notes rising participation and ticket sales by merchants.
Rev Francis Miller led the Fundamental Baptist Church in Wellington after serving as pastor in Bitburg West Germany where he helped establish three churches. He and his wife Marie and daughter Geraldine lived in Bitburg near 15,000 Americans. He previously trained at Bible Baptist Seminary in 1968 and served with Marine Corps maintenance at Quantico before going to Germany as a civilian pastor. Geraldine graduated from the American High School in Bitburg and now lives with the family in Wellington.
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