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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
1
Collingsworth County residents face a busy election year with primaries on May 6 and June 3 and the general election on November 7. Incumbents Rita Owens sheriff John Rainey Paul Spillman plus district judges and local commissioners seek re election or new posts.
Wellington residents are invited to an open meeting Thursday January 6 at 7 00 p m in City Hall to hear about a proposed municipal water development. Mayor John Coleman and B R Bill McMorries of McMorries and Associates will discuss financing costs per person and methods, plus current water testing at the city farm and plans to improve the existing mains.
Three Wellington men were named to offices of the new Boy Scout District 2 at the organizational meeting Tuesday evening December 28. The district comprises parts of the Kiowa and Comanche Districts with four suggested names to be chosen by each unit.
Directors of the Collingsworth Volunteer Emergency Ambulance Service met December 30 to approve by laws and plan a Red Cross training course for volunteer drivers. The course will meet Texas Health Department requirements and is open to all who wish to help. Mrs. Margaret Vines, secretary, urged contacting the Chamber of Commerce or 447 5848. Insurance for the ambulance was approved and supplies will be bought from local dealers on a rotating basis.
John Rainey announces his candidacy for re election as sheriff of Collingsworth County subject to the Democratic Primary. He cites a low county crime rate and pledges fair leadership while noting his role as president of United Peace Officers of America and work with Boys Ranch.
Rita Owens asks for re-election to the office of Assessor and Collector of taxes for Collingsworth County pending Democratic Primary. She pledges to run the office efficiently, notes added duties including hospital district taxes, and plans personal outreach before the primary.
Chamber of Commerce officers for 1972 will take over duties at the regular directors meeting Monday evening January 10. Sandy Parsons becomes president succeeding Harold Gattis. New officers include Don Welch vice president Dan it secretary and J L Harper treasurer beginning a second term.
The first major winter storm struck Collingsworth with a low of 9 degrees and a Tuesday unofficial low of 5. Wind up to 35 mph, drifted roads and blocked some routes. No accidents reported. schools and events largely continued. livestock uninjured with ample feed.
The Collingsworth County Hospital Board began recruiting for a hospital administrator after hiring an attorney to handle district bonds. George Henry, chairman, said applications will be solicited through agencies and public notices with no set deadline, aiming to learn from other hospitals. The board plans to visit nearby facilities to define administrator duties.
Official notice from the Texas Animal Health Commission details interstate scabies regulations for cattle moving from 34 quarantined Texas counties. Requirements include dipping and certificates in Arkansas California and Colorado, with permits and health certificates in New Mexico and special conditions for slaughter cattle and approved facilities.
Wellington closes non-district play with a triple header in Rocket Gym including Skyrockets, Tigerettes and Rockettes. District 2-AA opener is January 10 at Quanah with a double header. home district debut is January 14 versus Seymour A and B. Team records stand at Skyrockets 12-3 and Rockettes 11-4.
John Rainey was appointed vice chairman of the legislative committee of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas by President R L Gaston. Other members include Sheriff Robert R Gladney as chairman, Sheriff Bill Pratt, Sheriff Clarence Jones, Sheriff Harlan Long, and Raymond L Sargent. The committee will shape the association's legislative program ahead of the 63rd Texas Legislature in 1973.
Graveside services for Floyd Nipper 1906 10 5 will be held Thursday January 6 at 2 00 p m at Fairview Cemetery Wellington following services in Aliantillo at 10 00 a m Kelso Funeral Home in charge Nipper lived here for years died in an Amarillo hospital after about two years illness He was son of Mr and Mrs d F Nipper and grew up near Wellington He married Ava Obenhaus See 3 page 18.
Pat O H air Commissioner of Precinct 3 announces candidacy for reelection subject to Democratic Primary. He thanks supporters and notes progress on Collingsworth County problems.
The Rebekah Lodge plans a Thursday night installation on January 6 at 7 PM in the OOF. Mrs. R H Isbell will be installed Noble Grand, with Mrs. Ike Rogers, Mrs Ina Tatum, and Mrs Ethel Lowry as officers. Outgoing noble grand is Mrs Luia Faye Burkhalter. Margaret Smith will conduct with a team from the Memphis Lodge.
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