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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1983
Page
5
Frank Gulley of Dodson says Collingsworth County has endured other Christmases as cold and miserable as this one. He recalls a Christmas in 1937 or 1938 as similarly severe.
Airman Lawrence W. Cook son of Jean S and Lawrence M Cook of Shamrock Texas has been assigned to Chanute Air Force Base Illinois after completing basic training at Lackland Texas He will receive specialized instruction in vehicle maintenance and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force He is a 1983 Shamrock High School graduate The article also recounts family farming life near Lutie and Muleshoe with memories of harsh winters feeding cattle and a reflected moment about turning down a ranch offer in Colorado
Weight Watchers form a Wellington group meeting Mondays at 6 30 p m starting January 2 in the old fire hall. LaVerne McCann leads as lecturer with Carolyn Keller as clerk and Vickie Jackson as weigher. The program combines group support a nutrition plan and light exercise. For details call 447 2903 or 447 2591 after 5 p.m.
Employers should plan now for Wage and Tax Statements. Each employee must receive a completed W-2 for 1983 by Feb 1, 1984, per IRS guidance. Forms may be ordered by telephone using the IRS tax info line. Free Publication 15 Circular E is available from the IRS.
Wellington Junior Varsity basketball squads finished their Allison tournament run with both boys and girls exiting in the second round consolation games. The girls lost to Kelton in the first round and the boys fell to Kelton in the same round. Consolation results show Shamrock and Samnorwood advancing past Wellington in subsequent matchups with strong performances from S. K. Smith, R. Tarbet, W. T. Archie, and Wheeler's Traci Hunnicutt and Paula Nash among others.
Wellington and Samnorwood squads push 4 6 and 6 4 records respectively before district play begins January after Christmas. Notable players include April Castillo Stephanie Brandvik Stacey Brandvik and Ersillia Del Bosque with focus on rebounding shooting and injuries.
West Texas State University honors 582 students on the Dean's List for the fall term and 84 on the President's List. Wellington natives Gary Isaacs Camille Smith and Valerie Van Pelt are named to the Dean's List along with other scholars across the university's schools and colleges.
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