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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
1
Wellington church plans a citywide survey with forty volunteers calling on homes. Free Bible study aids will be offered, including a five lesson color filmstrip Bible survey and an eight part Bible correspondence course, with no obligation.
Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce officers for 1966 assumed duties at the first directors meeting of the year on Monday night January 3. Zook Thomas is president succeeding Sandy Parsons Jr. Glenn Taylor is vice president and Denver Powell treasurer with N. M. Higdon remaining as CC manager. Committee rosters and work plans were set, including livestock agriculture, water resources, and industrial development with Deskins Wells John Coleman Alvin Horton George Shadid Dan Howard and others named.
Yvonne Brewer, appointed last September to an unexpired term, announces candidacy for a full term as Collingsworth County treasurer. She thanks supporters, pledges efficient courteous service, and plans to meet voters in home communities before the first primary to seek their votes.
W R Breeding asks voters to re elect him as Commissioner of Precinct 4 in Collingsworth County praising four years of cash based county operation and urging continued public support to improve the area. He thanks residents for past cooperation and asks for their vote and influence.
The county commissioners approved a joint plan with Wellington to hire a secretary deputy for the combined sheriff and city police offices. The appointee will be deputized to work with female prisoners and serve as radio dispatcher, keeping records in a central office. The county pays two thirds of the salary, the city one third.
New Zealand mayor Frank Kitts lauded hospitality during a three day visit to Wellington’s hosts in Texas. He toured homes and businesses, met the city council, and spoke of experiencing his first cotton field and gin.
Maria Marting Adele Torres born at 12 15 am weighing three pounds thirteen ounces at St Joseph's Hospital. She is the daughter of Julian and Maria Torres of Quail and is the first New Year baby for the county this year. The family has five other children.
The Collingsworth County Water Control and Improvement District No. L votes two directors on Tuesday January 1 with three candidates Dan Howard George Roberts and Jerry Nix. Absentee voting ends January 6 at 5 pm. Ballots allow two write ins.
Mrs. Gordon Weeks a Wellington resident for 41 years died at St. Josephs Hospital at 8 30 p m Wednesday December 29 age 79 She was born November 6 1886 in Bruton Alabama and moved to Collingsworth County in 1924 Surviving are two daughters Mrs Maggie Ballard of Wellington and Mrs Mildred Alford of Carney Oklahoma son Orgie Weeks of Mobile Alabama plus two sisters two brothers three grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church with Rev Ellis Todd officiating and burial followed in West Wellington Cemetery under Kelso Funeral Home.
Wellington high school hosts a 16-team three day invitational from January 6 to 8. Altus returns as defending boys champions. Clarendon girls champions are not entered. Games start at 9 20 a m with 6 balls provided per team and free coffee for visitors.
Wellington Skyrockets John Maxwell, 6'2" 216-pound senior guard, earned a place on the Texas Sports Writers Association 1965 Class A All-State School Boy football second team. Doyle Harris of Rogers joined him at guard on the all-state roster. Maxwell is son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Maxwell. The article notes White Deer also placed in District 2-A. Final line lists district basketball reminders and scheduling notes.
County Judge C. C. Bishop announces he will seek re election in the Democratic primary on May 7. He says he plans a debt free county in four years, with courthouse and jail debts paid. See back page.
Claude McKinney announces via The Wellington Leader his candidacy for re election as Justice of the Peace for Nice Cinct Collings, citing years of court service and performance in the present term to qualify for continued duty.
Rufus Sweat seriously injured when his pickup collided head on with a vehicle driven by Lewis Green on Route 6 two miles south and three east of Lutie. Sweat, with possible broken arm and severe head laceration, was taken to St Joseph's Hospital by Kelso ambulance amid dense fog that aided the crash. Green reportedly unharmed.
Lorene Jenkins the Collingsworth County district clerk announces her candidacy for reelection. She thanks supporters, pledges efficient friendly service, invites voters to inspect records, and asks for continued support before the upcoming primary election.
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