Christmas memory of 1952 from Wellington veteran
Bill Owens of Wellington recalls a White Christmas in 1952 while serving in Korea near the Iron Triangle and Bloody Ridge. A lone tree was set up outside his artillery bunker using decorated brass pieces as ornaments. The detachment shared a Canadian Club bottle at Christmas dinner amid harsh conditions, singing carols and dreaming of home.
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Bill Owens
Wellington
Seoul
Korea
Iron Triangle
Bloody Ridge
Owens
Collingsworth General Hospital Seeks Growth and Community Support
Collingsworth General Hospital outlines ongoing physician recruitment, strong staff dedication, and vital support from the Hospital Auxiliary and county taxpayers. The board invites taxpayer input and group presentations to improve services, highlighting community assets and fundraising efforts for equipment and building improvements.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
Collingsworth County
Hospital board extends Dr Emsley A Davis privileges
Hospital board approved continuation of Dr Emsley A Davis medical staff privileges from December 31 1992 until a final determination on his hospital membership and clinical privileges is made. The board adjourned at about 12 10 p.m.
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Emsley A. Davis
Jean Henri Fabre Quotation on Politeness and Writing
A brief quotation notes that clarity is the supreme politeness of a pen wielded by Jean Henri Fabre, highlighting his view on writing. The line emphasizes lucid expression as a mark of thoughtful authorship and courtesy.
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Clarity
Leader Readers list of notable figures and towns
Clem Beverie of Lubbock John Tribbles of Albuquerque NM J D McDanel of Garland Mrs Bill Dennis of Stamford Dr Dick G Ellis of Ft Worth Jack D Harwell of Denton Velma Rainey of Mrs Claude Savage Mrs Neva Harrison of Amarillo Edith Carter of Hollis OK Randall and Dejon Wynn of Memphis James H Hobb of Shamrock Cleo Robinson of Amarillo Opal Lindley of Childress Vada Karnes of
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Clem Beverie
Lubbock
John Tribbles
Albuquerque
J. D. McDanel
Garland
Bill Dennis
Stamford
Dick G. Ellis
Ft. Worth
Jack D. Harwell
Denton
Velma Rainey
Claude Savage
Neva Harrison
Amarillo
Edith Carter
Hollis
Randall and
Dejon Wynn
Memphis
James H. Hobb
Shamrock
Cleo Robinson
Opal Lindley
Childress
Vada Karnes
National Guard offers education and shopping benefits to students
Wellington Skyrockets drill Friday night and National Guard drills Saturday. Guard students gain commissary shopping at Altus AFB, saving about 35 percent on groceries. Post high school they may access the New GI Bill up to 140 dollars per month plus drill pay. The Guard may repay up to 90 percent of federally guaranteed loans. Col Gerald A Richardson notes active duty cuts will raise barriers to enlistment, making the Guard a potential entry path. Active duty discharges are estimated at 500 per day.
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Wellington
National Guard
Altus Air Force Base
Gerald A. Richardson
49Th Armored Division
Col. Richardson
Collingsworth County Officials Named in Local Economy Network
Collingsworth County Extension Agent T. L. Carter and hospital figure Rodney Kane are listed among local leaders. Other names include Howard Sullivan Olivia Hill Clint C. Small and H R Roberts connected to Amarillo and Wellington area institutions like Austin and the state bank. The fragment references Collingsworth County Farm Eucady 5 and Mrs Robert Fleming Austin.
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Collingsworth County
T. L. Carter
Collingsworth General Hospital
Rodney Kane
Howard Sullivan
Olivia Hill
Clint C. Small
Austin
Wellington State Bank
H. R. Roberts
Amarillo
Eucady
Robert Fleming
All State Football Honor Adds Wellington Players
The 1948 All State Honorable Mention list expands with Wellington players Lynn Wright as end Kenneth Strickland as back and Gaston Williams as back. Loretta Wright supplied a Wichita Falls Times clipping preserved in a scrapbook.
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Wellington
Lynn Wright
Kenneth Strickland
Gaston Williams
Loretta Wright
Wichita Falls Times
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Cleo Messer
WTU
Bill Taylor
Messer
West Texas Utilities Co
U.S. Army
Vauverigue
Goethe
Hospital Board
Jean Henri Fabre
Leader Readers
Summerwood
Sumnerwood
Iowa Park-H
Jr High
Memphis-T
Claude-H
Community Bank
P.O
Independence
Betsy Lemons
Kirby Campbell
Robbie Fowler
East Ave
Avent
By Ace Reid
F.D.J.C. Wellington
Texas
Decker Meat
Bologna
Allsup
Decker
Franks
15Th Street
Wellington, TX
Houston Street
Peps Crisco
Borawest
Asa Pele Cen
AL Alsups
Saerebox Pro
Pausage Eas
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