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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1987

Page

11

Rockets Beat Childress To Stay Unbeaten In Non District

Wellington Skyrockets remain undefeated with a 58 45 victory over Childress led by James McIntosh with 23 points and Arthur Pennon with 18. They held a steady lead through all quarters, outscoring the opponent in two of four periods and converting strong free throws. Pennon also led in earlier tournament action with 24 points, while McIntosh added 17. The club also downed Kelton 78 72 in another game and beat Lefors 71 37 in the Sumnerwood opener before facing Spearman in the Canadian Tournament.

Wellington Rockets Nets Noor Childress Kelton Pennon McIntosh Lee Souder Thomas Cruiser Danny Davis Sumnerwood Lefors Marvin Brown

U S Ski Team Sponsors Boost 1988 Olympic Drive

The United States Ski Team gains corporate support ahead of the Calgary Winter Games. Visa now offers 1-800-VISA USA to donate to American amateur athletes, led by Tamara McKinney, a former World Cup champion aiming for more gold.

U.S Calgary North America Tamara McKinney Visa America Visa USA Tamara McKinneys

Rockettes rally to beat Childress 56 50 in late comeback

Wellington Rockettes pull off a 56 to 50 victory over Class 3A Childress girls with a late final quarter surge. Lynette Barber scores 22 to lead Wellington, with Trina Baker at 12 and JoAnn Culley 10. Earlier wins include Kelton and Sumnerwood tournament losses, while Barber and Daniel star in multiple games. The team meets Spearman in the Canadian Tournament first round.

Wellington Rockettes Childress Wellington Rockettes Lynette Barber Trina Baker JoAnn Culley Kelton Ginger Daniel Barber Daniel Summerwood Hedley McLean Nets Juda Nash Spearman

Belinda Crelia Receives Psychology Degree at Texas Tech

Belinda Crelia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University at Saturday's commencement. Dr. Laura Cavasas conferred degrees across schools with separate sessions. Crelia, daughter of Lyndon and (Mrs.) Crelia, belonged to Psi Chi and participated in campus service activities.

Belinda Crelia Texas Tech University Laura Cavasas Miss Crelia Lyndon Crelia Texas Tech Psi Chi Little Sisters Kim Paulkner Robert J. Bakes Horn Wellington Sandy Parsons Kevin Needham Lauren

Texas Cattle Movements Affected By Brucellosis Rules

County Extension Agent Don Reeves notes two major biocellosis regulation changes for Texas cattlemen. By Oct 1 1988 no heifer calves may move from infected Class B herds unless S branded or spayed. Texas must upgrade to Class A to avoid further movement restrictions, and by Oct 1 1990 only steers spayed heifers and S branded cattle can leave noncompliant Class B states. Quarantined herds rose to 946 by Oct 31 1987 as surveillance expands, with aim to ready herds for upcoming rules.

Don Reeves Texas Gulf Coast

Riggs Vinson and Kin in North and West Homes

Dr. Dorothy Jane Riggs Vinson splits time between Alabama and San Diego teaching near San Diego State University and displaying stained glass from the old First Baptist Church. The piece notes family ties to Wellington and Cross Roads, with local memories of teachers and neighbors.

Dorothy Jane Riggs Vinson Alabama San Diego Calif San Diego State University First Baptist Church Dorothy Jane California Riggs Price Dukeminter &3 Cross Roads Wellington South Charleston Ohio Howard Dell) Riggs Dora Elizabeth Smith

Community Leaders List Highlights Local Figures

A roster of notable individuals includes Mrs. J H Ranson of Covington and Richard Bailey of Nocona among others such as James D Coley Richardson Ruth Scott of Lubbock Sophie Phillips Shamrock James H Hobbs Shamrock H R Roberts Amarillo Senator Bill Sarpalius of Austin Rosa Carter Shamrock J W Orr Borger Linna Austin Childress Georgia Owens Dodson and Lynda Davis of Amarillo.

J.H. Ranson Covington Richard Bailey Nocona James D. Coley Richardson Ruth Scott Lubbock Sophie Phillips Shamrock James H. Hobbs H.R. Roberts Amarillo Bill Sarpalius Austin Rosa Carter J.W. Orr Borger Linna Austin Childress Georgia Owens Dodson Lynda Davis

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