Descendants of W. A. Colson Hold Annual Reunion
The Colson family met Saturday July 18 at the VFW post home for a catered dinner at 6 pm. Three of ten siblings remain: Loyd H. Colson Hollis Ella Boyce Seagraves and Velma Rainey Wellington. Attendees include numerous Colson relatives from Hollis Dumas Mangum Snyder Fort Worth Oklahoma City Lubbock Muleshoe and Wellington with others from Wellington and nearby communities joining for a day of visiting photos bingo and golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Colson
VFW
Colson
Loyd H. Colson
Hollis
Ella Boyce
Seagraves
Velma Rainey
Wellington
Lynn
Melissa Henry
Children
Claudia Colson
Dumas
Loyd
Betty Colson
Lynda
Lora
Brittany
K. C. Ramsey
Allen
Rhonda
Jaime Colson
Carol Colson
Jeremy
Beverly
Ashton Colson
Craig
Wellington Care Center Weekly Activities Highlight
Wellington Care Center residents enjoyed an active week with ice cream making led by volunteers Goldie Barnett and Sammie Price, a Tuesday sing along led by Allene Johnson with King Bowen at piano, and a tortilla demo by Virginia Granador. Activities included art by Bettye Riker and others, a Gaither tape, birthday party for Gene Swift and Nellie Roberson, community visitors, and local musings about good listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Tow
Doris White
Goldie Barnett
Sammie Price
Allene Johnson
King Bowen
Garland Hightower
Raymond Horton
Virginia Granador
Bobbie Rhodes
Bobbie
Bettye Riker
Ruby Riley
Eugene Tucker
Bill
Gloria Gaither
Billye Owens
Wellington
Jeanette Moore
Zenith Warrick
Gene Swift
Jared
Skyler
Harley Warrick
Vance Hunt
Nellie Roberson
Jo Hunt
Vance
Elizabeth Hunt
Tillie McDaniel
Helen Howell
Dodson
Bob
Marilyn Garton
Ethel Ketchersid
Bridal Shower Honors Misti Watts Bride Elect
Misti Watts, bride-elect of Micheal Garza, was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower in Burn Handley Community Center City Council Room on July 16. Nell Bawcom and guests greeted attendees as Mitzi Watts and family, Elaine Garza, Minnie Hale, and others arrived. Mindi Carter welcomed guests, Paula Gonzales and Leslie Wood served, gifts were displayed, and hostesses included Nell Bawcom and 11 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misti Watts
Micheal Garza
Burn Handley Community Center
Nell Bawcom
Mitzi Watts
Margaret Pendleton
Tommie Watts
Elaine Garza
Minnie Hale
Paula Gonzales
Leslie Wood
Marie White
Debbie Henard
Marcy Sessions
Dian Souder
Judy Cudd
Waureen Hiett
Caren Hale
Katherine Reeves
Beth Ellis
Vickie Porter
Kathy Warrick
Marcia Henard
New County Art League Formed By Enthusiasts
The Collingsworth County Art League formed Tuesday at The Rocket House seeks to promote humanities in arts. An all day painting session featured Pat Barnett showing 5 x 7 Italy England field sketches and watercolors from Capri Amalfi Naples Pompeii London Tower Ben Ben and Buckingham Palace. Members listed include Olivia Hill Gail Coleman Mary Brim Burl Brim Lynn Hurst and others with weekly meetings 9 a.m. to 2 30 p m each Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Italy
England
Northwestern University
Natchitoches
Louisiana
Pat
Rome
Isle of Capri
Amalfi
Naples
Pompeii
London
Tower of Ben Ben
Buckingham Palace
Gail Coleman
Mary Brim
Burl Brim
Lynn Hurst
Vada Nipper
Lynn Holton
Joanna Gartin
Olyse Kane
Beth Carson
Olivia Hill
Mary Alice Holland
Mary Holton
Henry Sullivan
Pat Barnett
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Social Held at Post Home
Local VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members gathered at the Post Home on Tuesday July 21 1998 for the monthly social. Hosts included Buster and Laverne Hughs Jo Carter Jack and Betty Winslett with remarks by post commander Leonard Kujawski and a table blessing by Durant McInnis. Art from state contest entries was displayed and praised. A meat tray and salads filled the meal as many members and guests registered including Bobbie and John Rhodes Jimmy and Betty Harman and numerous others from Altus and Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
Post Home
Buster
Laverne Hughs
Jo Carter
Jack
Betty Winslett
Jack Winslett
Leonard Kujawski
Durant McInnis
Bobbie
John Rhodes
Jimmy
Betty Harman
Trudie Peters
Ralph Spencer
Jim Sikes
Wilma Gibbs
John
Pointers For Parents Watch Out For Eye Allergies
Health experts warn this allergy season could be among the worst in decades due to mild winter, wetter spring, and long hot summer. Allergy eye symptoms are common. doctors can prescribe meds to prevent or treat them. Consult a doctor or pediatrician for eye allergy treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Finegold
Dr. Finegold
Amanda Clay Honored With Bridal Shower Events
Amanda Clay recipient of prenuptial honors, bride elect of Gary Don Davis, was feted at a July 14 1998 bridal shower in Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Hosts greeted guests, floral decor in teal and periwinkle, gifts displayed, and a separate pre bridal shower held in Amarillo with attendees from Amarillo Wellington Wheeler and Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Clay
Gary Don Davis
Church of Christ Fellowship
Christi O'Rear
Brenda Barton
Misty Burge
Amarillo
Jennifer Howard
Wellington
Ms. Burge
Paige Nester
Tracey Davis
Shawn Roberson
Kassidi
Tricia Duryee
Julie Wilkins
Janie Wilkerson
Kelly Neeley
Sandy Kane
Heidi Marshal
Wheeler
Terri Carson
Lubbock
Home Delivered Meals Menu for August Week
The listing details meals for August Monday through Friday. Each day includes a main protein, sides, fruit or dessert, a roll, oleo, and milk. Notable items include fish, liver and onions, ham, barbecue chicken, and meat loaf with varied sides.
Tiffany Lauren Baula Born At Childress Regional Medical Center
Dr Giovanni and Sherry Baula announce the birth of daughter Tiffany Lauren on Saturday July 18 1998 at Childress Regional Medical Center weighing six pounds two ounces. Dr Baula delivered with Dr Henderson and called it the most wonderful feeling to hold their own baby. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Willis of Florida and Mr and Dr Laueano Baula of Vancouver Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni
Sherry Baula
Tiffany Lauren
Childress Regional Medical Center
Baula
Henderson
Robert Willis
Florida
Laueano Baula
Vancouver
Canada
Sell It in the Classified Classified Ad Offer
A fragmented line hints at a classified ad pitch urging readers to place a sale or wedding related notice. The readable fragment emphasizes selling or wedding related opportunities in the classifieds section. No further concrete details available.
Also Mentioned on This Page
April Dill
Sue Colson
Tracy Smith
Cary
Aaron McElroy
Fort Worth
Shane
Janice
Chris Colson
Mangum
Judy
Nikki James
Lanny Buckwald
Snyder
Jim
Tara Johnson
Oklahoma City
Penny and
Alison Wheeler
Colorado City
James and
James Colson
Richie Cook
Comedith Colson
Muleshoe
Ryan Colson
Tulsa, OK
Viola Colson
Darrell
Rhonda Colson
Billy
Glenda
Kelly Colson
Peggy Neeley
Wellington Care Center
Kevin Rhodes
Church of Christ
Jack Neeley
Center
Keith
Carolyn Bowen
Perryton
Dwight
Sue Bowen
Ida Stuckey
Billie Langley
Derby
Billie Alexander
Ruel
Gloria Alexander
Ann Husband
Childress
Florence DeArmond
RSVP
Gladys Green
Tanya Drenth
Clarendon
Jackie Bell
Walter Deger
Denzil
Mildred Deger
Sylvia Smith
Arlington
Durward Weatherford
Erick
Jason
Hobart
Millard Brown
Walter Doger
Ule
Honore
Gaya
Meleal
Uedilornia Wellington
Deans
Mindi Carter
New County Art League
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
Charlie
Melanie Oren
City of Wellington
West Texas Utilities
Wellington State Bank Community Bank
Myron Merz
Rabi Mabery
Cy Fred Squyres
Mmes
Barbara Bartlett
Judy Clark
Sondra Daniels
Barbara Duncan
Shirley Fike
Judy Forrester
JoRita Howard
Waureen Hiell
Carolyn Keller
Linda Martin
Tina Patterson
Marilyn Phillips
Frances Schmidt
Charlotte Stephens
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