Dangerous Don Willingham's Windy Valley WIT AND WISDOM
In Windy Valley Don Willingham recalls Scoops Wiggs who built W-I-N-D radio to outpace rivals. A former ad manager recounts launching the station, recruiting Marvin and Maureen Laycock and the Windy Valley Boys, securing sponsors, and the couple’s brief Nashville dreams after a lively first air show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangerous Don Willingham
Wit & Wisdom
Windy Valley
Wilbert
Scoop
Beauford Turnbow
Tate's Hill
Marvin
Maureen Laycock
Windy Valley Boys
Our
Ole Marvin
Crazy Cecil's Cafe
Giles
Maureen
Marvin Raisin
Laycocks
Nashville
Retired School Personnel hold year end meeting in May 1997
The Collingsworth County retirees wrapped up the 1996 97 year with a noon luncheon at the Community Building on Tuesday May 19 1997. Anne Long opened the meeting with invocation and business reports. Dr Ronnie Collins WISD superintendent spoke about grant money for video instruction and internet training. Special guests included Gwen Chappell Evelyn Guy Rodney Myrick and Charlotte Myrick. Watercolor artist Burl Brim presented Soot and Water and demonstrations.
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Collingsworth County
Virginia Tarver
Opal Camp
Priscilla Sullivan
LoRhea Morgan
Vonnie Taylor
Anne Long
Ronnie Collins
Collins
WISD
Hall County
Gwen Chappell
Evelyn Guy
Collingsworth
Burl Brim
Brim
Josh Buttel
Josh
Wellington
Rodney
Charlotte Myrick
Blossom Rowe
Ruth Norman
Dodson
Dr. Collins
Memphis
Rubye Hodges
Isla Mae Morris
Lois Ratliff
L. C. Sweat
Glen
Juanita White
Dollie Mae Wilson
Gano Wilson
Joyce Harris
Louis Graham
Dela Ree Ford
Betty Campbell
Burl
Mary Brim
Wellington Care Center May Activities Report Summary
Winners at the Wellington Care Center bean bag event were Eugene Tucker Mildred Starr and Rebecca Barton with Bell Tow as game winner. Volunteers Wilma Gibbs Ina Brown Mary Ruth Jones and Pauline Bias assisted with May games. Various church and resident activities followed including singing Bible study birthday party and visits from relatives and friends.
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Eugene Tucker
Mildred Starr
Rebecca Barton
Bell Tow
Wilma Gibbs
Ina Brown
Mary Ruth Jones
Pauline Bias
Allene Johnson
King Bowen
L.C. Sweat
Willie Wade
Geneva Langford
Carl Murry
Fundamental Baptist Church
Louise Peters
Doodle
Juanita Langley
Melba Marcum
LeAnn Marcum
Melba
Jared
Tommy
Jimmy
Rhuia Norman
Eugene Brown
Ft. Worth St. Church of
Obituary Clara Gibbs 93 Irving native dies May 1997
Clara Leach Gibbs aged 93 longtime Irving resident died May 30 1997 funeral held June 2 at First Presbyterian Church of Irving with Dr David Johnson and Rev Robin Moffat officiating interment Oak Grove Memorial Gardens born January 6 1904 in Wellington member of First Presbyterian Church of Irving 60 years life member of Irving Healthcare Auxiliary Friends of Public Library and P E O charter member of Irving Heritage Society and other groups active in PTA cultural arts and civic causes survived by nieces and nephews memorial gifts to Irving Healthcare Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church or charity of choice
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Clara Leach Gibbs
Irving
First Presbyterian Church of
David Johnson
Robin Moffat
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
Wellington
Irving Healthcare Auxiliary
Friends of Public Library
Irving Heritage Society
Irving Garden and Arts Association
Community Concert Association
Irving Rotary Arns
Irving Book Review Club
Irving Garden Club
Irving Healthcare Foundation Guild
Gibbs
Salt and Light
Altrusa
Irving Healthcare
PTA
Cultural Arts Association of
Irving Symphony League
Chet
Irvin Healthcare Systems
Hospital Chapel
Clara Gibbs
First Presbyterian Church
Chet and
Irving Healthcare Systems
Charity of Choice
Parker family reunion near Memorial Day weekend 1997
Family and friends of Ola Parker and the late Johnnie Parker Sr. gathered at Pioneer Park for the Parker family reunion over May 24 25 1997. Attendees from Wellington Lubbock Dimmitt Childress Shamrock Amarillo and Monte participated with food games and photo taking.
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Ola Parker
Johnnie Parker Sr
Pioneer Park
Mearl
Dorothy Parker
Earl Parker
Wellington
Wayne
Debra Parker
Lubbock
Marion Parker
J. D
Diane Parker
Janna Parker
April Parker
Dimmitt
Celebration 97 Honors Wellington High Seniors
Wellington High School graduating seniors were feted at Celebration 97, a drug and alcohol free all night party co sponsored by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The event began at 10 p.m. after the graduation ceremony, with prizes donated by local businesses, a bowling trip to Altus Oklahoma, relay races, pizza and snacks, and cash and gift prizes for attendees.
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Wellington High School
Karen Coleman
Altus
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Ranger
Wellington Country Club
City Grocery
West Texas Utilities
Jim's OK Tire Store
R & R Electric & Air Conditioning
Miss Piggy's
Wellington Florist
Our Place
Community Bank
Warrick's
United States Post Office
Collingsworth County Farm Bureau
House of Beauty
Roberson’s
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Howdy
Ole
Biggens
Roy Acuff
Ernest Tubb
Lula Belle
Scotty
Greenbelt Electric Cooperative
West Avenue
Oran Sain
Wellington Care Center
Christ
Danny Martin
United Methodist
Evelyn Carter
Sally Mouset
Laura Eigenmann
Olyse Kane
Odessa Covey
Carl Eigenmann
Jeanne
Larry Adams
Jon
Marcia Sessions
Millard Brown
Gene
Shirley Brown
Amarillo
Jeana Anderson
Eric
Randy
Lovera McGill
Gabriella Ontiveros
Cactus
Randy West
Kay Damron
Myrtle West
Bettye Riker
Jerry
Glenda Scott
Roxanne
Chester Lemons
Odell Lemons
Hollis
Bernice Lemons
Mary John
Jerry Hicks
Quail
Kerry Ashton
Tulsa
Aneita Anglin
Parker Famil
The
Wellington Leader
Sthurscay
Wellngton
Wellington Grads
Foodliner
Gracie Michael
Dobson Cellular
Neeley & Sons
Owens Fatin Supply
Carroll's Flowers
Langford Communications
Ace Video
Daily Queen
Bronco Seed
Ann Lowe
Greenbelt Electric
Wellington State Bank
Associates Home Health
His & Hers
C & H Pharmacy
Kat & Karl
Nancy's Place
First Wellington
Keith Davis
Wellington Veterinary
Collingsworth Abstract
Parsons Drug
O'Hair Plumbing
Cellular One
Dixon Kirchoff
Buck's Sporting Goods
Charles Carter
Doug Mead Agency
Adams Funeral Home
Wellington Livestock Commission
Old Navy
Light N Sound
Gordons
Mullin Ford
Champs
the Plaza
Farmer's Coop Gin
Clint Williams Peanut
Estes Chemical, Inc
Maxey's
Charles W. Carter
Amber Devoss
Tara Dickson
Kelley Neeley
Paula Gonzales
Casey Manuel
Jaime Blades
Cami Scott
Angie Kilgore
Laura Falcon
Sandey Kane
Misti Watts
Sandie Cantu
Tracey Davis
Christy Howard
Nikki Burge
Tanner Whitaker
Nick Souder
Rusty Strickland
Chad Kane
Mary Lou Kane
John
Debbie Scott
Diane
Reggie Souder
Debbie
Larry Kane
Mitzi Watts
Jennifer Pendleton
Tony
Charlotte Stephens
Linda
Billy Neeley
Angie Anderson
Debra Belew
First Christian Church
Mike
F.C
FCC
9Th & Childress
Amy E. Bishop
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