Ground-breaking ceremony for Childress state prison
The Childress chamber reports a 3 p.m. July 19 ground-breaking ceremony for the new state prison with brief events due to heat. Bus transport from Greenbelt Plaza leaves at 2:30 p.m. Dignitaries from the Texas Criminal Justice Department join, followed by a 4 to 5 p.m. reception at First Bank and Trust and an Old Settlers parade ride.
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Childress State Prison
Dub Nelson
Childress
First Bank and Trust
Old Settlers
Larry Johnson
Bank
Early court ritual and drug pill origins in history
In ancient China courtiers carried doves in their mouths to sweeten breath before addressing the emperor. By 1863 Americans began using commercially made pills. Jacob Dunton of Philadelphia originated the pill machine, with his 1869 to 1876 output far smaller than today’s daily U.S. lab production.
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B.C
China
Jacob Dunton
Philadelphia
U.S
Local man wins Golden Poet honor for poem Earth
Randall Johnson of Wellington has been named a Golden Poet by World of Poetry editor Eddie Lou Cole. He will receive a trophy at the Las Vegas Hilton during a three day convention with a possibility to compete for a $15,000 grand prize and a World of Poetry Laureate title.
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Randall Johnson
Wellington
Eddie Lou Cole
World of Poetry
Earth
Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas
Nevada
Randall
Mother Earth News
Washington D.C
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kentucky
Alaska
Idaho
Tennessee
Louisiana
Wyoming
Utah
Michigan
Maine
South
Pearl Bailey
Red Buttons
John Campbell
Sumnerwood High School
Doug Johnson
Lutie
World population expected to double by 2026
Population experts project growth from about five billion to ten billion within the next century, with estimates suggesting doubling by 2026. Analysts note regional differences and implications for resources, planning, and policy.
Karen Coleman Assumes Record Management Officer Duty
County Clerk Karen Coleman gains added duties as record management officer for Collingsworth County per Judge Zook Thomas. The statewide law requires uniform records nationwide with full compliance by January 1, 1995. Coleman notes the county’s good system should ease adherence. first forms and reports to the Texas Archives are due January 1, 1991.
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Karen Coleman
Collingsworth County
Zook Thomas
Texas
Coleman
Texas Archives
Free Kittens To A Good Home Ad
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Wellington Leader publication details and rates
Wellington Leader in Wellington Texas provides weekly edition information including mailing address P O Box 992 and office at 913 West Avenue. Editor and publisher Henry W Wells oversees subscriptions with rates 14 dollars within trade territory and 17 dollars elsewhere.
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Wellington Leader
West Avenue
Wellington
Texas
Henry W. Wells
P.O. Box
Darter opens new accounting office in Wellington
Former Wellington resident Chuck Darter announces a downtown Wellington accounting office opening on Tuesday July 17 in the Forbis building at West Ave and Ninth Street. He will share similar offices in Lubbock and run the Wellington location each Tuesday from 8 am to 5 pm with Terry Morris assisting local clients.
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Wellington
Chuck Darter
Forbis
West Ave
Ninth Street
Darter
Lubbock
Terry Morris
Carter
Texas Tech University
Shaula
Shauna
Shanon
Charles Carter
Motor home insurance basics and coverage rules
Extended coverage rules apply when insuring a motor home. If replacing or adding a motor home, it inherits the prior policy limits, with liability continuing and collision and comprehensive for 30 days. If new to insuring a motor home, contact your insurer before taking delivery. proof of insurance may be required to register in some states.
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Wellington Lumber
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WIS
Docks
Hiway
East Childress, Texas
Ellie Parrish
Mary Fulcher
Wellington Care Center
Beatrice Robinson
Jackson County Hospital
Gerald R. Dixon, M.D
N. Spurgeon
Altus, OK
Chuck Carter
Cpa
ST Wellington
East Side Square
Betsy Lemons
Allsup's
Allsup
Peg
Oranges Grape
Wagner Drinks
Wellington High School
Pepsi-Cola
Cranberry
Cranapps Cean
BIL
Sedan de Ville
Cadillac
Pontise
Leva Elene
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