Two Methodist Pastors Return to Churches
The Northwest Texas Methodist Conference in Amarillo renewed two pastors. Rev. R. T. Dyess resumes his fourth year at First Methodist Church and returns to pulpit on June 14 after heart surgery. Rev. C. R. Hawkins starts his second year at Trinity Methodist Wellington and continues long service at Glen Davis Memorial Doeier. he resides on his Aberdeen-area ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Texas Methodist Conference
Amarillo
R. T. Dyess
First Methodist Church
C.R. Hawkins
Trinity Methodist Church
Wellington
Glen Davis Memorial Methodist Church
Doeier
Aberdeen
Dyess
Merritt Durfey
Varied Achievements at Wellington Graduation Awards
Graduation exercises Friday night May 29 highlighted student achievement with multiple awards. Certificates of attendance went to Beth Peters and Johnny Lemors, while Gregg Shorthand honors went to Becky Burba and Carey Lewis. Kathy Scott received two awards including the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award and a National Guild diploma in social music. Carey Lewis earned a citation pin from the Wellington Federated Music Club for music service. Classroom awards recognized John Pender graft Cathy Singley Becky Burba David Hodges Stan Parker Bobby Saied Betsy Castleberry Denise Mitchell Linda Orr Carlos Hatch and Cathy Singley for prior honors. Carlos Hatch and Betsy Singley noted for earlier recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Beth Peters
Johnny Lemors
Gregg
Becky Burba
Carey Lewis
Kathy Scott
Betty Crocker
Frank Anderson
National Guild of Piano Teachers
Wellington Federated Music Club
John Pendergraft
Cathy Singley
David Hodges
Stan Parker
Bobby Saied
Vacation Church School plans set for First United Methodist Church
The Vacation Church School at First United Methodist Church runs Monday through Friday, June 7 to 11, for children from four years through sixth grade. Nursery through sixth grade groups will study themed lessons with named teachers, a music director, and daily refreshments provided by local classes. a final program Sunday night invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Earl L Bartlett
Leigh Nall
Carole Cochran
Robert Owens
Mack Saied, Jr
Man
Fred Covey
Cecil Lockhart
Gary Reed
Glenn Warrick
Tommy Lewis
Gorman Owens
John Holton
Lowell Wells
Pinkeston
Dorcas
Loyalty
Bartlett
Drivers Unhurt in Collision at State Highway Intersection
Neither driver sustained injuries in a collision at the State Highway and US 83 intersection near Temple Ohio. The accident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. Sunday May 30. Moderate damage reported to both vehicles. Mrs. Strong rode with her husband J M Strong and several children were in the Grubbs vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Strong Leon Ae
Temple, Ohls
Doug Wright
Wright
Mrs Thompson Joins CAP Food Program
Mrs Thompson joins the Community Action Program to aid low income families with shopping food selection and meal preparation. Tommy Loy Thompson will assist or provide home guidance and ensure information is available, under County Judge Zock Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Loy Thompson
Zock Thomas
Thompson
Rural Route Consolidation Affects Wellington Quail Areas
Postmaster L. B. Bratten announces a consolidation of Rural Routes One and Two in Wellington and Route One at Quail. Harold Caldwell moves to carry Route One Quail and part of Route One Wellington including Lillie and Bean Hill, with Quail Post Office maintaining service. R.T. Savage shifts to Route Two, Kelley Loop moves to Route Two, and Cartier Farris Wood continues on Route Two. No major schedule changes. patrons urged to note new carrier times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Quail
Bratten
Harold Caldwell
Lillie
Bean Hill
Lela Maxwell
Kelley Loop
R.T. Savage
Hugh Longino
Cartier Farris Wood
Claude Savage
Wellington Bank
Gibsons
Smith Motor Co
Heste Jones
Sth
US 83
Lashing Hail Friday Damages Wellington Area
A severe hail storm struck Wellington for about ten minutes Friday night, with golf to baseball sized ice chunks causing widespread damage. Windows, roofs, and cars were hit across the east half of town, with 700 insurance claims by Tuesday and hundreds of buildings and vehicles damaged in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
May Bay
Loco
Dodson
Fresno
Bean Hill
Town
Hall
Salt Fork
Lutie
Ranch Country
Eighth
US 83
Paymaster Feed
Accross
Ter
Sheriff Rainey
Jem Deger
Johnny Mote
Court House
Ing
Clark Chevrolet
Kiwanis Club hears Father Tash urge community involvement
At the Wellington Kiwanis Club meeting on Friday May 28 Father Joe Tash chaplain of St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo urged community members to get involved. He is noted as a leading worker with youth and drug issues in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kiwanis Club
Joe Tash
St. Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo
Southwest
Mexico
Vietnam
Father Tash
Texas
Kiwanis International
San Francisco
Jeff Wilson
Kiwanis
Vacation Bible School Opens at Bowie Street Church of Christ
The Bowie Street Church of Christ begins a Vacation Bible School from June 7 to June 11 with daily sessions 9:00 to 11:00. Gaylord Cook leads the program themed The Christian family with teachers arranged by age groups and grades, including Frank Coleman Jr and Bob Weatherly for first and second grades and Enoch Fuller for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Street
Church of Christ
The
Christian Family
Gaylord Cook
Billy Moseley
Gal Wright
Clara Jones
Elmer Biled
Ladell Maxwell
Frank Coleman, Jr
Bob Weatherly
Red Cross First Aid Course Scheduled by Lions Club
Wellington Lions Club sponsors Red Cross approved first aid course on June 15 17 18 21 and 22. Sessions run two hours each night in the Farm Bureau Hospitality Room. Marshall Peters and Billy Colson coordinate with full plans to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wellington Lions Club
Farm Bureau
Marshall Peters
Billy Colson
Legion to Elect Officers on June 3 Meeting
Frank King Post American Legion holds annual election meet at 7 30 p m on Thursday June 3 Commander Jim Cochran urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank King Post
American Legion
Jim Cochran
Memo
Local Legion and Auxiliary to Send Seven to State
Seven Collingsworth County youths will attend American Legion Boys State and Bluebonnet Girls State in June. Three Wellington area boys Laron Peters Denny Carter and Johnny Stages and three girls Kathryn Scott Kay Lavelle Snead and Sandra Gowin join Donna Tabor from Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
American Legion
Bluebonnett Girls
Frank King Post
Wellington
Laron Peters
Richard Peters
Quail
Denny Carter
Buddy Carter
Johnny Stages
John Stages
Sumnerwood
Kathryn Scott
P.M. Scott
Kay Lavelle Snead
J.C. Snead
Sandra Gowin
Willis Gowin
Samnerwood
American Legion and Auxiliary
Samnerwood Lions Club
P.T.A. and Young Homemaker
Wellington Business and Professional Women's Club
Dodson
Donna Tabor
Girls State
J.C. Tabor
University of Texas
American Legion Boys State
B.B. Hester
Texas
Copeland Named Principal of Wilson Elementary in Childress
Bob Copeland elected principal of Wilson Elementary School in Childress. The grades one through five school has a 10 teacher faculty. Copeland resigns as superintendent of Arnett School after nine years and will maintain Wellington as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Copeland
Wilson
Childress
Copeland
Arnett School
Wellington
Quail Students Receive Awards at Graduation
Quail high school honored seniors during a May 26 commencement with several awards. Lonnie Green earned a perfect attendance award. 11 students received Letter O awards for grades of B or higher. Brenda Chil ere won a music award, and Darrell Feemster and Mark White earned special achievement honors as salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively. Darrell also received a basketball scholarship offer from Clarendon College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quail High School
Bill Wilson
Lonnie Green
Karen Pater
Laron Peters
Susan Langley
Terry Canada
Joel Sherr
Canada
Janet Patterson
Sheri White
Doets Paters
Darrell Feemster
Marke
Wellington
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Forms
Wives of local firefighters formed the Wellington auxiliary with Cheryl Anders as president, Linds Norman as vice president, and Jean Reynolds as secretary treasurer. They discussed aiding the fire department with refreshments and the annual fall barbecue, and voted to meet the third Monday each month at the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Fire Department
Jouss
Will Reese
Tale
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Clark
Chevrolet
Methodist Church
Mrs. Thompson
CAP
Smith Car
Jeff Gardner
Canyon
Church of Christ Bible School
Charley Hill
Boyd Derryberry
Elaine White
David Peters
Cook
Enoch Fuller
Kiwanian
Jufy Wrson
Legion
Legion, Auxiliary
Federalist
Nationalist
Boys State
Jester Center
Darrell
Clarendon College
Mark
Chase
Cheryl Anders
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