Quail Texas Receives Centenary Mark In History
The town of Quail Texas celebrates 100 years since its post office began on July 7 1902 with early settlers such as W M Barton Atkinson and J E Blevins. The history notes mail routes from Wellington Memphis and notable fires and local governance shaping the community.
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Quail
Texas
J.E
Mary Jane Blevins
Calvin Blevins Hiett
Carrine
W.M. Barton
Sam Wilson
Oscar Smith
Wellington
Sam Alexander
Memphis
Atkinson
Aaron
King
Bounds
Rankins
Blevins
Murray
Whites
Williams
Burges
Wilson
Boyett
Billie Oatman
Atkinsons
W.J. Atkinson
Collingsworth County
T.S. Atkinson
T.C. Atkinson
No Fireworks In City Limits Urged For July Celebration
County Judge Tank Forrester urged residents to join the annual July 4th celebration at Pioneer Park due to extreme drought and fire risk. Chief Deputy Reese Bowen said the Collingsworth County sheriff's office will enforce the city ordinance banning fireworks inside city limits.
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Pioneer Park
Tank
Forrester
Reese Bowen
Collingsworth County
Bowen
Special July 4th hours for local businesses listed
The WAC opens until noon. Roberson's Restaurant stays closed and reopens Friday. Cherokee and Mona's Cocina open 5 30 a m to 2 p m for breakfast and lunch. Itza Italian Pizza closed. Dollar General 9 a m to 8 p m. Collingsworth Clinic open regular hours July 4 then closed July 5 6. Collingsworth Library opens 9 30 a m to 1 30 p m July 4 then closed until 9 30 a m July 8. Wellington Bank closed July 4 opens July 5 9 a m. Community Bank closed July 4 opens July 5 9 a m. Thriftway opens 7 a m closes 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona's Cocina
Dollar General
Collingsworth Family Clinic
Collingsworth Public Library
Wellington Leader Observes July Fourth Holiday
The Wellington Leader office will be closed Thursday July 4 to observe the holiday and reopen Monday July 8. Staff wish readers a safe and happy holiday.
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Wellington
The
Wellington High School Class of 1955 Visitation Plan
Members of the class of 1955 invited to a Wellington High School reunion visitation at the home of Hugh Kutch 1200 West Avenue at 1 30 p m Saturday August 3 for an informal gathering.
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Wellington High School
Hugh Kutch
West Avenue
Norwood Exes Reunion Move to First Baptist Shamrock
The Norwood Exes reunion venue changes to First Baptist Church Activity Center 401 N Main Street Shamrock for all classes. Finger foods start at 7 p.m. Friday July 19 events and the reunion continues Saturday July 20, 2002.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Fellowship Hall
First Baptist Church
N. Main Street
Shamrock
Patriotic DAR Program Set At Courthouse July Fourth
La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a patriotic tribute at 10 a.m. on July 4 2002 on the courthouse west lawn. Under Shari Davis junior high gifted and talented students perform patriotic songs and poetry featuring Payton Kane Holly Joy and Larkin Davis. A flag salute occurs precisely at 10 00 and attendees are urged to arrive early to participate in the pledge. Margret Wood DAR spokesperson invites public attendance at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Paisana Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
United States of America
Court House
Shari Davis
Payton Kane
Holly Joy
Larkin Davis
Margret Wood
DAR
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annie B Quinn
Martha Willingham
John Coleman
J.B
Collingsworth
Quail High School
Soheul
Webus
FUMC
Charle
Alicia
First United Methodist Church
Charles
Alicia Addington
WAC
Roberson's Restaurant
Cherokee Restaurant
Itza Italian Pizza
Community Bank
Thriftway Grocery
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