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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2003
Page
6
The school board discussed the nepotism law and superintendent appraisal process, handed out evaluation forms, and accepted a 4250 dollar bid for a district used five passenger van. Exams are set for December 17 18 and 19 with early dismissals and bus runs.
Collingsworth Public Library joins regional towns in planning the Texas Panhandle Library System meetings. Attendees are invited to share ideas on state and federal library support. The Memphis event occurred Dec 9 2003 and additional sessions are set for Dec 15 9:30 to 11:30 at Lovett Memorial Library Pampa Canadian Deaf Smith Hereford and Dumas locations through Dec 18.
Laverne Hughs reports a festive Chaparrals gathering in Childress hosted by Kenneth and Yvonne Ellis with Virginia Etheredge and Vern Rucker chairing the event. Prayers by W D Cook and a joking Jokers game entertained members before news of Cook’s fatal car crash on the Shamrock return. Lena Cook sustained injuries but vows recovery. Roughly two dozen members and guests, including Delbert White and George Porter, attended.
Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at Delbert and Ava White’s home on Tuesday December 9 2003 for their annual Christmas party. A traditional southern meal was followed by a program of song and poetry led by Mary John Hicks Shirley Henard and Ava White. Gifts of beaded crosses were given by Mrs White. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Porter Mr and Mrs Lynvel Black Mr and Mrs Dan Henard Mr and Mrs Jerry Hicks Mary Ruth Jones and Lena King.
Veterans of Childress County eligible for the Veterans Memorial in Childress if born in Childress County, left for service, reside there now, or returned after service. Judge Gene Currie heads the memorial committee. mail name, induction date and discharge date to 301 4th Street SE, Childress TX 79201 or call Bethune Wolf Estes at 940-937-0911. Over 4900 names currently listed. donations welcome and tax deductible.
The Wellington Leader selects Ralph Owen's Supply as this week's Business of the Week. The Collingsworth County store, started in 1972 by Ralph and Rebecca Owens, serves farmers with farm and ranch supplies, auto items, and fuel from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. Located at 1306 8th Street.
Rockets opened their tourney season in Miami with a 38-63 loss to Miami. Scott Sims led scoring with 10, Jack Allen nine, Jacob Killian seven as coach Jeff Fields noted a sluggish start before settling in. The 2-4 Rockets then beat Lefors 55-43 with Sims 21 and Oatley 12, before a 45-59 Consolation Semifinal setback to Spearman.
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