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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2001
Page
2
In Wellington July 19 2001 ninety three graduates faced a court ruling prohibiting prayer at commencement. Amid guidelines they delivered speeches and a sneeze prompted the line God bless you as students and audience united in blessing. Monte Kreis comments on the law and its impact on Christian observance.
J D s Auto Supply, located at 806 Belton Street in Wellington, earned the Certified ALLDATA Information Specialist designation. Owners J D and Nolan Hamby cite access to factory diagnostic data, service schedules, bulletins, recalls, and maintenance plans as boosting efficiency and customer confidence.
A Bowie Street Church of Christ message recalls Nathan’s confrontation of David after his sin with Bathsheba. The sermon urges self examination by refusing to judge others while ignoring own faults, citing 2 Samuel 12 and James 1 25 for reliance on scripture as a mirror of the soul. The speaker is Kevin Rhoades, Bowie Wellington Texas.
GreenLight Gas presses a community message stressing local ties and neighborly service. Managers urge questions and in-person visits, promising long-term presence and a cooperative tradition at reasonable costs. Wheeler closes with confidence in service quality.
The Opportunity Center, which served 75 to 100 youths daily in its summer program, seeks extra funds by selling $1 tickets for a Weber portable grill. Tickets are available from board members and youth leaders, with the grill to be awarded at the End of Summer Bash on July 27 at Pioneer Park.
CAIS repair facilities demonstrated proficiency with an engine specific information database. For more information about CAIS repair facilities, visit the ALLDATA website at www.alkdata.com.
Doctors urge regular comprehensive eye exams for kids even after school screenings. They note screenings miss about 95 percent of vision problems and warn signs include sitting too close to TV, squinting, losing place while reading, tilting the head, and rubbing eyes. The Vision Council of America emphasizes exams and provides information online.
Longtime Collingsworth County resident Marie Barnes Smith dies at 90 in Wellington. Funeral service at First Christian Church with burial at Memorial Gardens. Surviving daughters and many grandchildren of Wellington and surrounding towns. Memorials suggested to First Christian Church and Wellington Cemetery Association. Velma Owens of Bridge City dies at 83 in Orange. Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Wellington after visitation at Claybar Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, and many relatives. Elmer W. Harkleroad of Cranberry Township PA dies at 61. Former Texas Tech graduate and cement industry worker, survived by wife Joy and multiple relatives. Sayre Church of Christ funeral for Leigh Clothier, 81, Sayre, OK, with extensive WWII service background. Survivors include husband Jay B. Clothier and three daughters, five sons, and numerous relatives.
George Everett Manuel known as Ebb, aged 90, died July 11 2001 in Childress. Services were held July 13 at Childress Church of Christ with Bill Mayes officiating. Burial in Childress Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home directs. Born September 17 1910 in Sash he worked 33 years as a welder for the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Survived by wife Edna Floyd Manuel of Childress, three daughters Coleen Smith Norma Riker and Shiry Murphy, three sons Troy Nicky and Reginald, a sister Vera Musick, 17 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and four step relatives.
Vera Elzora Amerson died in Pampa on July 12 2001 at age 90. A funeral was held July 14 2001 at the Dozier Church of Christ in Shamrock with Bob Garton officiating. Burial followed at Shamrock Cemetery. Survivors include son Don Carl Amerson daughter Joyce Williams and Lois Knoll seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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