GTE Expands Automated Long Distance in Panhandle Texas
General Telephone announces new and expanded long-distance services for Dodson on June 9 1987 and Wellington on June 11 1987 as part of a modernization program. Memphis digital switching will route calls through AT&T centers in Amarillo with direct dial and operator assisted options including collect third-number bills and person to person calls via 0 area code 806 numbers. Credit card billing procedures will also be available for rotary and touch-call phones using AT&T or GTE cards.
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General Telephone
Dodson
Wellington
Panhandle
Texas
Jerry West
Memphis
GTE
At&t
West
U.S
At&t Center
Amarillo
Wellington Sheltered Workshop Receives Donations Toward Concert
The Wellington Sheltered Workshop reports donations totaling 4344.93 toward a 6800 goal to cover Merle Haggard concert expenses and losses. Board member Larry Adams says donations continue and more contributions are planned by individuals and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Merle Haggard
Larry Adams
Wellington Leader publication and rates
Wellington Leader published weekly at 913 West Avenue Wellington Texas with editor Henry W Wells. Subscriptions run 13 dollars a year within trade area and 16 dollars to outside, P O Box 992 Wellington Texas 79095.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue
Wellington
Texas
Henry W. Wells
P.O. Box
Hearing on Aging Slated on June 10
The Texas Department on Aging will hold a public hearing at the Red Door Senior Citizens Center in Wichita Falls on Wednesday June 10 at 10 a.m. to solicit public comment on social services for seniors in the Panhandle and Nortex areas. The hearing seeks input to help design a statewide plan for elderly services funded by federal and state programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Department On Aging
Red Door
Texas
Department On Aging
TDOA
O.P
Bob) Bobbitt
Cold Facts About The Common Cold
The article notes Americans catch about 100 million colds annually with 250 million days of reduced work or school efficiency and 30 million days lost at work or school. It discusses costs, ineffective antibiotics for viral colds, frequent infections in children, age-related patterns, and remedies including decongestants, antihistamines, hot foods, chicken soup, and fluids. It also mentions kissing plays little role in spread and rhinovirus enters mainly via the nose and eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Wellington Board Probes Retarded Student Case With Attorney
Wellington school board met in special session with attorney Don Henslee to discuss funding and activity responsibilities in a hearing held by a Texas Education Agency officer regarding a mentally retarded student. No action was taken. a ruling is expected within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Don Henslee
Henslee, Ryan
Jerry Duncan
Frances Schmidt
Sharon Starkey
Reed Souder
Kirby Campbell
Jamie Johnson
John Barton
Wellington ISD Buys 15th Street Library Site in Town Plan
Wellington Independent School District agreed this week to purchase a half block at the southwest corner of Amarillo and 15th Streets for a combined school and county library. The Turner property, valued at 45 000 dollars, will be cleared by the city and three current structures removed before construction begins in the fall. City equipment and volunteers will join a Mosquito control and cleanup drive, disposing of dead trees and heavy debris with Chamber of Commerce coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Independent School District
Amarillo
15Th Streets
15Th
Doc Turner
City of
Wellington
Chamber of Commerce
Wesley Reeves Wins UT Journalism Scholarship Award
Wellington High School graduate Wesley Reeves has earned a $500 journalism scholarship from The University of Texas at Austin. The Staley and Beverly McBrayer Endowed Fund in Community Journalism funded by Mr. and Mrs. McBrayer of Ft. Worth provides $250 per semester for Reeves freshman year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Reeves
Wellington High School
University of Texas At Austin
Reeves
Staley
Beverly McBrayer
McBrayer
Ft. Worth
Don Reeves
Malted milk origin as Diastoid in 1882
The invention of malted milk was first recorded in 1882 when it was known by the name Diastoid.
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East Side Square
Katherine Reeves
Sam
Alcie Estes
Charlie
Robert Wolf
Collingsworth County
Marian Airpark
Taylor
Rick Penson
Wade Williams
Belinda Crelia
Kathy Whitten
Lynette Spillman
Gatebo
Oklo
San Antonio
Milburn Derryberry
Lyndon Crelia
Gary Brewer
Robert W. Powell
Sam McGill
Neil McKinney
Keller and Hudson
Atty
Stein
Chambers of Commerce
Allen, Quitman
la Porte
Lions and
Rotary Clubs
McKinney
Quitman
Steins
Richard
Rachel
15Th Street
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of
Weee
First Federal Savings ¢ Loan
Savings & Loan
Red Wings
Hilway
East Childress, Texas
Orafax
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