Wheat Harvest Opens Saturday in County 1969
The 1969 wheat harvest began with first loads delivered to Dodson and Wellington over the weekend. Hardy Kiet delivered 305 bushels to Dodson Farmers Coop. Bobby Tabor sent 200 bushels to Warrick Feed Store. Hershel Tabor moved about 1200 bushels to Singley Mill. Yields range from 15 to 26 bushels per acre with No 1 wheat testing 61 to 63 and moisture low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Kiet
Hollis
Dodson
Dodson Farmers Coop Enterprises
Raymond Dearley
Bobby Tabor
Wellington
Warrick Feed Store
Velman Warrick
Hershel Tabor
Singley
Jones Singley
Dearley
Art Kane
Fred Covey
R. T. Jameson
Jim Wood
A. O. Brown
Vinson
R. L. Mabery
Leslie Moore
Salt Fork
Collingsworth
ASCS
John Gollihugh Dies Suddenly at Work in Quail
John Gollihugh 62 lifelong Collingsworth County resident died about 4 p m Tuesday June 3 at the Wilbur DePauw farm in Quail where he was delivering commercial fertilizer. Justice of the Peace Claude McKinney investigated. Funeral Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial at Memorial Gardens. Surviving wife a son a daughter three brothers and three sisters seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gollihugh
Collingsworth County
Wilbur DePauw
Quail
Singley Mill and Elevator
Justice of the Peace
Claude McKinney
Trinity United Methodist Church
Loyd Futch
Memorial Gardens
Kelso Funeral Home
Mr. Gollihugh
Salt Fork
C. W
Anna Lee Davidson Gollihugh
Methodist Church
Marie Harris
Wellington
Gollihugh
Sgt
Johnny Clyde Gollihugh
Columbus
Delmer Turner
Henry Gollihugh
Amos Gollihugh
California
W. A. Gollihugh
Allie Rogers
Ross Gladney
Amarillo
L. J. Jones, Sr
Hereford
Faith Baptist Vacation Bible School Planned
Faith Baptist Church will open its Vacation Bible School on Monday June 9 for children aged three to 13. Classes run 8 30 to 11 30 a m daily through Friday June 13 with crafts Bible stories games and refreshments. Parade for the children is set for 10 a m Saturday June 7. Reverend Clifton Dove leads the school with department superintendents Mrs R B Lucas Mrs Johnny Mote Mrs Clifton Dove and Mrs Benny Reeves. Susan Peters is the pianist and other workers will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Baptist Church
Clifton Dove
R. B. Lucas
Johnny Mote
Benny Reeves
Susan Peters
Engineers study flood control for Wellington area
The Corps of Engineers begins a flood damage assessment for north and west of Wellington after July 1968 floods. Tulsa office engineer Lesfile N Snider arrives to estimate damage and needed control measures with on the ground studies by Bill Wilson and cost calculations by Jim McCoy. Preliminary findings due next month, with possible city council discussion if justified. See back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Wellington
Lesfie N. Snider
Tulsa
Snider
City of
Bill Wilson
Hydrology Department
Jim McCoy
Planning Department
Commissioners Court
Burglars Steal Cash and Goods From Wellington Stores
Burglars entered Owens & Scott Grocery and Gibson's on Saturday night June 1. Cash totaling 131 dollars was taken at the grocery. Gibson's losses included cigarettes radios tape recorders and money with total not yet known. Entry was through the front door and possible exit by the back at Owens & Scott. No arrests or clues as of Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Owens & Scott Grocery
Gibson’s
Gibson's
Steve Owens
Owens & Scott
Alvin Minatrea
New School Transfer Procedure Announced in 1969 70
Lenn on county school superintendent informed of a new transfer procedure shifting responsibility to the receiving district and the parent. The May transfer pattern may continue, with the State Board likely extending the parental transfer deadline beyond June. Parents will contact the receiving district superintendent for transfers. See back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Lennon
Three Collingsworth Methodist Clergymen Return for 1969-70 Year
Northwest Texas Conference in Lubbock read appointments for Collingsworth County clergy. Rev. Raymond T. Dyess remains at Wellington First United Methodist Church and Rev. Loyd Futch at Trinity United Methodist, while Rev. C. R. Hawkins returns to Glen Davis Memorial United Methodist Dozier. Carlton Thomson will replace his father at Borger First Church while Dr. Hubert Thomson retires after 40 years to become campaign coordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Northwest Texas
Lubbock
Raymond T. Dyess
First United Methodist Church
Wellington
Loyd Futch
Trinity United Methodist Church
C. R. Hawkins
Glen Davis Memorial United Methodist
Dozier
Dyess
Futch
Hawkins
Carlton Thomson
Central Methodist Church
Dalhart
Hubert Thomson
First Church
Borger
Thomson
Amarillo Choir Presents Cantata at First Baptist Church
The Amarillo choir will perform The Sound of Singing at First Baptist Church on Sunday at 7 30 p m. Choir director Tom Wilkins announced plans. Formed by three church song directors, the interdenominational group has already performed the cantata by John Peterson in Panhandle churches. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Amarillo
iTom Wilkins
Wilkins
John Peterson
Panhandle
Deer Killed by Vehicle Near County Park
A young deer was killed by a motorist about three-fourths mile south of Salt Fork River around Monday night or Tuesday morning, near land later acquired for a county park. This is the first deer reported killed by a car in the area despite occasional sightings by late night drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Fork River
J. W. Thomas
Summerwood
Wellington Leader
First Baptist Sets Vacation Bible School
The Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church runs Monday through Friday June 9 to 13 with a Sunday June 15 closing program at 11 30 each morning Participants range from nursery to Junior High and include crafts Bible study and recreation Rev Leroy Gaston announces staff assignments for nursery beginners primary and junior levels and invites the town’s children to attend the closing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Leroy Gaston
Gaston
Billy Langford
C. T. Hubbard
Kathy Tyler
Becky Burha
Charles Cason
Bill Wilhelm
Raymond Hodges
Arnett Elects Mrs Roberson as Commerce Teacher
Mrs Lonnie Roberson, a Dodson High School faculty member, has been elected to teach commerce at Arnett High School. Superintendent Bob Copeland announced the hire. she is a West Texas State University graduate who taught five years at Wellington and Dodson High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Roberson
Dodson High School
Arnett High School
Bob Copeland
West Texas State University
Wellington
Dodson High
St Josephs Hospital faces funds gap demands county aid
A public meeting of May 20 led by St Josephs Hospital Auxiliary explored the ongoing financial crisis at St Josephs. Officials from the Commissioners Court City Council and Hospital Board formed a committee with Mayor John Coleman and others to pursue a feasible solution. The discussion highlighted fixed costs Medicare and hospital district options with the need for a new x ray and building improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Commissioners’ Court
John Coleman
C. T. Hubbard
Jeff Wilson
Deskins Wells
Wayne Cudd
Dan Howard
Wells
Dominican Order
St. Joseph's
Mary Perpetua
Clift Campbell
Childress County
Friday Night Baseball Open Here With Childress Pony League
Friday, June 6, Wellington hosts a Pony League game at Marian Airpark Diamond starting 7:30 pm against a Childress team of 13 year old players. Wellington also plans a second game in Childress Saturday at 6:30 pm. About 18 players reported for Pony League practice under Raymond Hodges and Paul Hawkins. four strong pitchers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Childress
Raymond Hodges
Marian Airpark
Diamond
Pony League
Two Wellington teens vie for Miss Childress crown
Jacqueline King and Tanya Horton lead seven contestants from Childress Wellington and Estelline in the Miss Childress Pageant set for Saturday June 7 at the old high school auditorium. Horton a 1968 runner up and Miss Congeniality pick competes with King in vie for the Miss America path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Jacqueline King
Tanya Horton
Childress Jaycees
Childress
Estelline
Chateau Inn
Amarillo
Miss Horton
Alvin Horton
Miss King
J. B. King
Miss Childress
Missionary to Work at First Christian VBS
Sam Hazlewood, mission recruit to Taiwan, will speak at the First Christian Church Sunday. He will preach morning services and share his planned work in Taiwan during the evening. Hazlewood studied at Midwest Christian College, Oklahoma City, and Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri, graduating in 1968. He has three years in the Army and has served as Youth Minister at three churches. He is visiting churches this summer and attending language school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hazlewood
Taiwan
First Christian Church
Bro. Hazlewood
Midwest Christian College
Oklahoma City
Ozark Bible College
Joplin
United States Army
Mimosa Freights Christian Church
Hornat
4 H Horse Club Meetings Begin
The Collingsworth County 4 H Horse Club held its first meeting Monday evening June 2 led by County Agent Don Reeves. The club will meet each Monday at 8 p.m. through summer at the WEW Rodeo Arena in northeast Wallington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth
Don Reeves
WEW Rodeo
Wallington
Samnarwood
Quail
Dodson
Wellington Area
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faith Baptist Vacation Bible School
Bluebonnet Girls State
Austin
Ruth Dwight
Samnorwood
Susan Oney
Laura Whitson
T. E. Lennon
Trans
Amarillo Choir
1St Baptist
First Baptist
Arnett
Roberson
Medicare
Sister Perpetia
Thomas
Cate
Sathir
Bud. Higginbotham
Mr. Tiednae
Shdea
Grein Wi Oplay
Ason
de. Wynne
Brewer
Aen
Marian Airpark Diamond
First Christian Vbs
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