Tarver Named Sheriff By Commissioners Court
Dale Tarver 27, chief deputy for Sheriff John Rainey, was chosen by the Commissioners Court Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, to succeed the veteran sheriff. He took the oath from County Judge Zock Thomas in the presence of the court members and County Clerk Karen Coleman. Tarver’s term runs from Dec. 21 to Dec. 31, 1992, and the selection was described as unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Tarver
John Rainey
Commissioners Court
Tarver
Zock Thomas
Dan Langford
Zeb Roberson
Elvis Pills
Raymond Neeley
Karen Coleman
Thomas
Zook Thomas
Collingsworth
Peanut crop adds to Collingsworth County economy
The 1990 peanut harvest closed with an estimated 24,000 tons, largely grown in Collingsworth County. Drying facilities in Harmon County and nearby counties counted as growers. Value not yet determined. included are government quota peanuts and additional peanuts contracted to Quail Peanut Company or Warrick's Inc.
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Collingsworth
Harmon County
Okla
Childress
Hall, Donley
Wheeler
Hardeman
Donley
Quail Peanut Company
Warrick's Inc
Glen Warrick
Warrick's, Inc
Valencia
Florunner
Virginia
Ball Park
Oklahoma
Memphis
Warrick's
Clint Williams
Oklahoma City
Williams
Blessing Fund grows as donations pour in in 1990
The Christmas Blessing Fund has risen to 1020.71 dollars as of December 21 with gifts still welcome at Wellington State Bank. Coordinated by Judy Forrester, the donor list includes Hattie Wells and the Jim Sikes family among many others, with two anonymous contributors. The 1990 peanut crop in Collingsworth County reached about 24,000 tons, handled by Warrick's Inc and Quail Peanut Company, marking a near perfect season and excellent peanut quality.
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Laquitta Bowen
Wellington State Bank
Judy Forrester
Hattie Wells
Henry Sullivan
William Bartenbruch
Jim Sikes
L.B. Bratten
Dora Fern Warrick
Frank Hajek
Jim Forrester
Rommie
Myra
Merle
Larry Hays
Chuck Wilbur
Robert
Willie Faye Patrick
C. A. Wilbur
Juliana Baumgardner
Claude Savage
Jack and
Mary Sanford
John Beim
Rose and
Marie Shadid
Dodson Civic Club
Collingsworth County
Warrick's, Inc
Quail Peanut Company
Clint
Officials sworn in Dec 31 for 1991 terms in county court
County Judge Zock Thomas will oversee swearing in on Monday December 31 1990 in the commissioners court room for county and precinct officials whose new terms begin January 1 1991. Officials include Karen Coleman Yvonne Brewer Judge AJ Fires Zeb Roberson Col Dudley Coleman. Public invited.
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Zock Thomas
Karen Coleman
Yvonne Brewer
AJ. Fires
Zeb Roberson
Col
Dudley Coleman
Thomas Said
Sheriff Rainey Dies After 32 Years In Office
Sheriff John Rainey, 70, longtime Collingsworth County lawman, died Thursday afternoon December 20 1990 from a heart attack. An inquest by Judge A J Fires found death from natural causes. Services held December 22 at First Baptist Church with Rev Johnny Tims officiating. burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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John Rainey
Collingsworth County
A.J. Fires
First Baptist Church
Johnny Tims
Kenneth Martin
Amarillo Globe-News names 7990 High School Football Super Team
The Amarillo Globe-News honors 7990 High School Football Super Team with 26 players from across Panhandle Texas and New Mexico. Wellington's Brent Martin and Clifton Sams are selected. Martin is named Offensive standout as part of a line that fueled the Skyrockets’ 12-0 start before a regional setback.
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Amarillo Globe-News
Wellington High School
Panhandle
New Mexico
Wellington
Brent Martin
Clifton Sams
Brent
Marin
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Lee Tarver
Blessing Fund
Commissioners Court Room
Court House
Hickman
Herbert Bearden
Sheer
John Holton
Frink
Sas Primey Cades
Clifton Burns
Texas
Salt Fork
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