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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 2002

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Wellington Exes Plan Activities for August 3

The Wellington Ex-Student Association reunion on Saturday August 3, 2002 will convene at Burn Handley Community Center with registration 9 am to 2 pm and a noon catered meal. A 11:30 am business meeting precedes lunch. attendees can visit museum booths, view the Wall of Honor, and partake in class-specific gatherings and a 9 pm to 1 am dance featuring New West.

Wellington Burn Handley Rocket House WHS Collingsworth County Museum Exes Wellington High School Wellington Activities Center WAC Corsicana Street City of Wellington Highway 83 1St Street Alfred Saldana New West Betty Belew Langford Marcia King Howard Cheryl Spillman Tarver Renee Mitchell Hanna Judy Smith Hall Margaret Vaughan Hartman Debra Long Belew Kirby Campbell Dawn Ikner Fires Andy Howard Jeff Langford Eddie Langford Freida Minatsea Hartman Steve Hartman Dorothy Baird McGill Nancy Thomas Lindsey Terri Thomason Morris Carrie Horton Skelton Rose Mary Popwell Throne Marty Warrick Tom Taylor Wright Roberson's Nell Karnes Wilbur Nogm Rosemary Strong Cunningham Lennie Coleman Sims David Baumgardner Morene Amerson Childers Haskell Street Mary Ann Richards Lowe Carroll Duncan Clarendon Donna Curry Tarver Billy Henard Graham Billy Heward Johnny Holton Rose Mary Throne Tony Debbie Bergvall Cox Cox Amarillo Street Steagall 8Th Street Ashley Williams Long VFW Steagall's Nick Souder Judy Hall

WAC Pool Tournament Sign Up Open to All Members

The Western Area Club announces a men's double elimination pool tournament on Saturday August 3 starting at noon. Entry is 15 dollars with trophies for first and second places. Open to members and non-members. sign up at the WAC or call 806 447 0110.

WAC

Migrant School Supplies Distribution at Wellington Elementary

School supplies will be handed out Thursday August 1 and Friday August 2 to children in the migrant program from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the migrant classroom at Wellington Elementary School. For more information contact Linda Castillo or Janie Ingram.

Wellington Linda Castillo Janie Ingram

High School registration dates set for August 7 and 8

Wellington High School announces registration for the upcoming year on Wednesday August 7 and Thursday August 8. Seniors register August 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, juniors 1 to 3 30 p.m. that day, while sophomores and freshmen register August 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 30 p.m. respectively. Principal Danny Chisum urges dress code compliance and grooming rules for parking eligibility.

Wellington High School Danny Chisum

Season Prep For Wellington Athletes Sees Two A Day Workouts

Wellington ISD offers two a day football workouts for 9th 12th graders starting Wednesday August 7 from 7 9 a.m. with a 30 minute break, then 9 11 30 a.m. No evening sessions. Seventh and eighth graders begin August 19 during school. Seniors and juniors pick up equipment August 2 8 10 a.m. to 12 noon for freshmen and sophomores 10 a.m. to 12 noon. New UIL physical forms required for 7th 9th 11th graders. Physicals available Tuesday July 30 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wellington Family Clinic.

UIL Wellington

History of Quail Cemetery and Fair in early 1900s

In 1904 Quail formed a cemetery after J E and Mary Jane Blevins donated land following infant death. A W Atkinson kept early records, later joined by Carrol Blevins and Delbert White. Many graves unmarked or marked by rocks. grave digging evolved from hand methods to sectional expansion in the 1930s. Infant and child deaths dominated, due to disease and limited medical care.

J.E Mary Jane Blevins Blevins A.W. “Squire Atkinson Carrol Blevins Delbert White

Ritz posters boost Wellington membership drive launch

Historic Wellington offers limited-edition 18 by 24 inch poster featuring the Ritz Theater neon view as an incentive for donations of 20 or more to restore the Ritz. The print supports Historic Wellington and includes backing from McCormick Company Amarillo designer Tony Link and local sponsors Wellington State Bank CJD Engineering Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Lacy Real Estate First Wellington Agency and Trafton Printing. The drive coincides with the Wellington Ex-Students Reunion and seeks to grow local preservation efforts.

Wellington Ritz Theater Ritz Hollywood Historic Wellington, Inc Historic Wellington McCormick Company Amarillo Texas Tony Link Wellington State Bank CJD Engineering Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Lacy Real Estate of Arlington Denzil Lacy First Wellington Agency Trafton Printing Gay McAlister

Recruiter Named for National Guard in Wellington Texas

Sgt Rodolfo Rudy Torrez is named as a Texas Army National Guard recruiter. His career began February 12 1986 with one unit, deployment in October 2001 to White Sands NM, and recruitment duties since May 2002. He and Crystal will live in Wellington with children Clinton Mackenzie and Joey. The Guard offers tuition assistance and contact numbers are listed.

Rudy Torrez National Guard Sgt Rodolfo Rudy” Torrez Texas Army National Guard Torrez The Guard White Sands Missile Range New Mexico B Company Wellington Wellington High School Crystal Clinton Mackenzie Joey

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