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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
4
A reflective reminiscence honors Walt Disney as a creator of wholesome entertainment who sparked joy worldwide. The column praises his animated beginnings, diverse works, and lasting impact, while noting contemporaries and cultural reflections on leisure, holidays, and shared community decency.
The Methodist Church youth group presents a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 21 in the church sanctuary with the theme The World Needs a Savior Scenes depict the world now and changes from Christ’s coming Narrator is Dwayne Ford with a cast including Carey Lewis Sandra McGill Mark Killian Adelle Burquist Linda Orr Bobby Saied Carlos Hatch Mark Strickland Cathy Singley Leigh Nall Jerry Lewis and others. Choirs of different ages perform carols under directors Mrs. Bill Hatch Mrs. Billy Long and Mrs. Bob McAlister. Nonessential details omitted for clarity.
The Cotton Growers and the Cotton Board, with the Secretary, sign a contract to carry on approved projects and account to the Cotton Board for fund expenditures. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was organized as a federation on December 30, 1922.
A collection of Christmas gift requests from children in Santa letters. Kenny McKinnion asks for a horse two guns and a scabbard. Linda Coffee wants a Ward Boodle-Buggy 4 in 1 carriage and warm wishes for a New Year. Judy asks for a baby first step dress shoes and Santa notes her and her siblings. Samuel Darren Moore বয়স one year old asks for a truck and a ball. siblings Timothy and Amiala Moore request rattles. Donna Randy Langley from Arlington seek a Cheerful Tearful doll stove refrigerator and dishes plus fruit and nuts for siblings. James C Scott lists toys including a gun set airplanes cars Texaco truck books puzzle musical iron toy piano and wagon.
The Rev. Ellis Todd said the foundation of the new Methodist Church educational building has been poured and plumbing is underway. He noted brickwork will begin soon as preparations continue.
In a letter from EDA official Mr. Davis, Kiwanis-Ritz and other areas remain eligible for consideration but funding is limited. He notes the large number of applications and that the requested money far exceeds available funds. Projects must best serve areas of greatest need to be funded.
Minutes show the Commissioners Court reappointed Br. Carter Holcomb as county health officer for 1967. The court also called for bids on a car for the sheriff's department. Salaries for county officials will be paid on December 19 instead of December 25. Notice published in The Wellington Leader.
Elementary pupils staged Christmas parties and plays before the holidays. Principal C. A. Crawford reported first grade activities for boys and girls. Second grade under Mrs. Oleta Burquist and Mrs. W. L. White performed a Christmas play with readings and songs on December 21. Third grade presented songs piano solos and readings in the afternoon. Fourth grade under Mrs. Claude Savage and Mrs. Byron Duncan held a program on December 16 with songs readings and a play. Fifth grade led by Mrs. J. S. Morgan and Mrs. A. A. McQueary gave a Christmas play and songs on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
G N Davis of Wellington buys an Aber deen Angus bull named Cape Horn from Lynn Jones of Memphis. The deal highlights regional livestock trade and a notable purchase for the Wellington operation.
Tired kidneys get a gentle lift with Bukets well balanced formula. Advertises relief for waking at night burning backache and frequent scanty flow claiming functional disorders and promising results in four days or a 39 cent back at Parsons Drug.
The Church of the Nazarene choir staged its annual Christmas cantata on Sunday evening December 18 in the church. The program titled Wonderful featured soloists Mrs. Bill Bradley and Miss Jackie Barton. A trio and a quartet performed additional numbers with members including Mrs. Mack Bush and Rev. Ronald Crosley among the performers.
Local Salvation Army drive names Robey Orr McAlister Rainer Anderson Wilson Settles McAdams Po teet Shadid Holland Breeding and adds Dodson Quail Sumnerwood school workers to be named. A mail appeal will contact donors or they may send checks to Billy Moseley, treasurer, Salvation Army Service Unit.
Jim Murphrey coordinator for the Panhandle Economic Program at Texas A&M University met with the group to review the proposed program. Bob Price emphasized water conservation as a major need and noted Collingsworth County's interest in its own water development project.
Explorer Carl Akeley, famed American naturalist, was buried on Mount Mikeno in the Belgian Congo, according to reports from the expedition. The ceremony honored his contributions to natural history and museum science.
Any person employed in retailing wholesaling serviceing or professional offices is eligible to attend and will find much of the information given helpful. A small registration fee of $4 is the only expense involved for those attending. Further information about the classes may be obtained by contacting Mr. White.
Southbound service begins 6 45 a m heading to Chili dress Wichita Falls Dallas Austin Amarillo. Northbound departs 7 p m toward Sham rock Oklahoma City St Louis. For details call 447 2510 Bus Station in.
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