Wellington BPW Opens Year With Pledge and Goals
Wellington BPW met January 9 at Burn Handley Community Center for the first meeting of the year. Hosts Geneva Thomas and Myra Hays arranged decor. Rosemary Foster led the pledge. The program theme was The Spirit Should Never Grow Old. Foster spoke on protection for older Texans and disabled clients, noting Adult Protective Services duties. Charlene Poteet presided. honors were given to Vickie Porter, Cheryl Lindsey, and Geneva Thomas. District 10 Spring Competition is set for March 24 in Wellington, and a Christmas party report noted club gifts to the Wellington Care Center.
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Wellington
BPW
Burn Handley Community Center
Geneva Thomas
Myra Hays
Rosemary Foster
Foster
Texas Department of Human Services
Adult Protective Services
Department of Human Services
Charlene Poteet
Vickie Porter
Cheryl Lindsey
IDP
Wellington Care Center
Girl Scout cookie sale swings into action this year
Junior and Brownie Scouts list selling teams and names including Jessica Rodriguez Jamie Hawk 5011 Camora Lewis Stormy Hicks 2382 Eva Garza Nikki Archie 2930 Christy Nation April Nation and Mary Liz Cantu Melisa Castor Toni Alva Melody Cantu Cassie Bradham Terri McKinney Rachel Garza Libby Macias Annabelle Guarjardo Erica Thomas Shesamekia McKnight Jessica Garcia Monica Torrez. Sale runs January 19 to February 5 with delivery March 13 to 22. Prices are $2.50 per box and a new Cabana Creams lemon vanilla cookie joins the lineup.
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Jessica Rodriguez
Jamie Hawk
Camora Lewis
Stormy Hicks
Eva Garza
Nikki Archie
Christy Nation
April Nation
Mary Liz
Cantu
Melisa Castor
Toni Alva
Melody Cantu
Cassie’ Bradham
Terri McKinney
Rachel Garza
Libby Macias
Annabelle Guarjardo
Erica Thomas
Shesamekia McKnight
Jessica Garcia
Monica Torrez
Stallings Golden Wedding Observed by Family and Friends
Mr and Mrs Troy Stallings celebrated their 50th anniversary with a Saturday reception in the Heritage Room from 2 to 5 PM. Guests included children and grandchildren along with extended relatives from Amarillo, Tocca Georgia, Shamrock, Palestine, McLean, Dodson, and Hollis Oklahoma, with many attending from Wellington and nearby towns.
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Mrs
Troy Stallings
Troy
Myrtle Stallings
Debbie Stallings Fowler
Debbie
Kathy Stallings
Amarillo
Michelle
Amanda Stallings
Benny Stallings
Cleland Stallings
Mary
Golden
Colorado
Benny
Brian
Clay
Kenny Stallings
Jay Fowler
Tocca
Georgia
Stallings
Carrie Edwards
Shamrock
Dodson
Wellington
Carmen Lindley
Laverne Judd
Elmer James
Donila Ward
Hobart
Wanda Taylor
Irene Loving
Patti
Jerry Ray
Louise Brinkley
Nancy Akeman
Norma Howard
Jamie Blades
Treva Stallings
Ruby Lockhart
Tanner Whitaker
Romans Guard City Name Believed To Bring Luck
A historic belief from ancient Rome held that uttering the city name itself bestowed luck. Roman writers and rituals emphasized spoken names as a charm against misfortune and as a social bond within the community.
Jacob Killian Celebrates Second Birthday at Home
Jacob Killian marked his second birthday with a Friday gathering at his home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Killian. Family attended including Dr. and Mrs. Granvel Killian, Kerri of Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Killian and others.
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Jacob Killian
Mark Killian
Jacob
Granvel Killian
Kerri
Hollis
Gary
Isaac Fisher Jr patent for sandpaper issued in 1834
The first patent for sandpaper was issued in 1834 to Isaac Fisher Jr of Vermont.
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Isaac Fisher, Jr
Vermont
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