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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1998
Page
15
A neighbor shares a Christmas letter reflection on God’s blessings and wonder. The piece urges mindful spiritual growth over material boasting, cites John 1:14, and invites readers to reread the nativity with fresh awe, then offers festive home tips featuring luxury brands and scents.
A brief notice from Greenbelt Electric Cooperative highlights an upcoming community entertainment event. The cooperative invites members and neighbors to attend, promising a night of performances and local talent in a shared, family friendly setting.
Viola Colson expresses gratitude to Rhonda and Darrell for hosting a November birthday party and to everyone who attended. appreciation extends to those who prayed called and sent cards during hospitalizations. special thanks to Danny West for calling 911 and to Dr Baula and Collingsworth General Hospital nursing staff.
Marshall and Louise Peters express gratitude to Wellington Fire Dept Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Dept Wellington Ambulance Service American Red Cross neighbors friends and family for aid after a November 30 house fire. They thank Billy Neeley and Neeley Construction for quick repairs enabling them to be home for Christmas and credit their Lord for protection.
A veteran reminiscence details teen life in Wellington amid rivalry with Shamrock, WWII enlistments, and a close knit community. It recalls local families, teachers like Mrs Henderson and Mr Birchfield, football triumphs in 1940, and the impact of education and service on later life.
Beatrice Thomas 76 of Wellington died December 21 1998 in Amarillo. Funeral service held December 23 at First Baptist Church with burial at South Fairview Cemetery. Beatrice worked as a registered nurse and owned nursing homes in McLean and Wellington. Survivors include two sons a daughter seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials to First Christian Church Building Fund. Janie G Tuckness 51 of Amarillo died December 2 1998. Funeral December 23 at Paramount Terrace Christian Church burial at Memorial Park by Schooler Funeral Home. Survivors include husband mother three daughters sister and two grandchildren. Wellington connections noted.
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office reports eight arrests over two weeks starting mid December. People named include Lamar Thomas, 17, for failing to attend high school with a $500 fine and five days in jail. Sandra Culpepper, 31, jailed for criminal mischief with $2000 bond. George Ryan, 33, held on a Parker County theft charge with $500 bond. Lois Brown, 28, for forgery with $10,000 bond. James Marshall, 53, on a Deaf Smith charge with $500 bond. Pablo Pina, 34, of Dodson, for marijuana and paraphernalia with $2000 bond, pled guilty to the paraphernalia charge and fined $500. Margie Saldana, 28, jailed for forgery. and Valery Sacac of the Texas Department, along with Howard Francis Hicka, 4d, charged with public intoxication and related actions.
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