Mrs Gibbs Glenn Dies Suddenly in June at Wellington
Mrs Gibbs Glenn a prominent county farming family member died Thursday afternoon June 1 at St Josephs Hospital after entering previous day. She was born December 19 1885 in Springfield Missouri and married to Mr Glenn on November 8 1908 in Clarendon. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church. Burial in West Wellington Cemetery. Survived by four daughters two sons and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren.
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Gibbs Glenn
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wesley
Carey Spear Ryan
Wellington
Glenn
Methodist Church
Woman's Sociely of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Gienn
Ellis Todd
West Wellington
Jesso
Hershel Richards
Amarillo
Rube Jones
Plainview
May Loftland
Lubbock
Kate Johnson
Dallas
Wellington State Guard Unit Held Inspection
The Wellington State Guard, a Texas State Guard unit, was inspected on a Tuesday in May by Col I Kawaster from the Adjutant General’s office. Capt Jimmy Cochran said the inactive unit will be tested, aims to recruit, and consists mainly of World War II veterans. The group, not subject to active duty, would assume state equipment if needed and emergency powers. Current members include Capt Cochran, City Council members, Sheriff John Rainey, and Police Chief Donald Nunnelley.
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Wellington State Guard
States Guard of Texas
2. I. Kawaster
Adjutant Gal
Jimmy Cochran
Cochran
National Guard
Wellington
John Rainey
Donald Nunnelley
Group Attends ASCS Meeting in Amarillo
Millard Brown, Mrs. Nick Pichards, Mrs. Tom Wilkins and Mrs. Guy Qwens went to Amarillo on Tuesday June 6 for a state office organized meeting at the Herring Hotel. The session covered automation and new machines for payments on current government programs.
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Millard Brown
Nick Pichards
Tom Wilkins
Guy Qwens
Amarillo
Herring Hotel
State Office
ASC
Plans Ready for June 8 Hopper Meet
Plans are complete for a grasshopper control meeting set for Thursday morning June 8 in the Farm Bureau Building. County agent Sammy Helmers, Jack Moreman in charge, and Forest Preston of the USDA will outline a cost share program for aerial spraying and identify critical areas along the west side and in the northeast and southeast corners.
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Bam
Farm Bureau
Sammy Helmers
Jack Moreman
Mr. Helmers
Forest Preston
Usda Plant Pest Control Division
USDA
West Texas Billboard Promotes Tourism Extension
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce promotes a billboard program highlighting lakes suites national parks landmarks museums and mountain ranges. The project is the second phase of the West Texas tourist development plan following the magazine This Is West Texas. PanTex Outdoor Advertising donated space on Highway 83 North.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Highway 83
PanlTex Outdoor
Pampa
WICC
Wellington High Band Heads to Texas State Contest
Sixteen Wellington High School musicians compete in solo and ensemble events at the Texas Interscholastic League Band contest in Austin with director James Larson. Soloists include Brenda Baha David Groves Jamie Larson and four quartets perform with accompanists Regina Karnes Elaine Karnes and others. The group aims for Division One and plans a tour of Austin sites after the contest.
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Wellington
Austin
Wellington High School
James Larson
Brenda Baha
Regana Fergus
David Groves
Corner
Regina
Jamie Larson
Elaine Karnes
Jan Bowen
Patti Lacy
Cl J Needham
Debbie Lewis
Jane Thompson
Carey Lewis
Adile Burquist
Cathy Snugley
Dwight Bowen
Kathy Tyler
Bobby McAlister
Claude Groves
Bob McAlister
Larson
Tavery
Dodson Legion Installs 1967-68 Officers Tuesday
The Dodson American Legion Post installed officers for 1967-68 Tuesday evening in the Dodson park. Claude’s Ba Brady, 18th District viet commander, officiated the ceremony. The slate included Dennis Holland as commander and J. D. Luck as vice commander along with Tucker adjutant Hightower chaplain Truett Holland and Boos Martin sergeant at arms. This marks the third year of service for the officers. A hot dog and chili supper accompanied the event.
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Dodson American Legion
Dodson Park
Ba Brady
Claude
Dennis Holland
J. D. Luck
Gene ‘Tucker
Garland Hightower
Truett Holland
Boos. Martin
Mrs Ingram in Hospital Transfer to Amarillo
Mrs John Ingram, formerly at St. Joseph's Hospital, is a patient in Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo for observation and tests. She was moved there Saturday and her return date is not known.
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John Ingram
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wellington Names Amonett New Football Coach
Wellington High School introduces Thayne Amonett as its new head football coach. The Texas High School Coaches Association will honor him at the San Antonio meeting from July 30 to August 3. He plans to move with his family to Wellington after June 15 and by June 30 at the latest.
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Thayne Amonett
Wellington
Texas High School Coaches Association
San Antonio
Amonett
Flamet
Toach
Mr. Amonett
Becky Brewer to Represent Wellington in Miss Childress Contest
Becky Brewer former Miss Wellington will represent the town in the Miss Childress contest on Saturday June 0 in Childress. Wellington Taycees sponsor Brewer entry while Childress Sayeees support the Childress event. Others include Esteline and Quenah from Wellington with Childress entrants competing at the Childress Auditorium. Tickets are sold by Jaycee members and the winner advances to Miss Texas later this summer.
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Becky Brewer
Wellington
Wellington Taycees
Miss Brewer
Childress
Yen Young
Esteline
Quenah
Pan
Jaycee
Square Dance Set Saturday With The Dukes And Duchesses
The Dukes and Duchesses of Wellington host a square dance Saturday June 10 at 8 30 pm at the National Guard Armory. Audrey Brown of Amarillo will call the event.
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Dukes and Duchesses of Wellington
National Guard Armory
Audrey Brown of
Amarillo
Construction to widen US 83 from Wellington to Childress line
Work begins Monday June 12 on widening US 83 from Wellington south to the Childress County line. Cooper and Woodruff of Amarillo hold the contract. Orville Coyle, Texas Highway Department engineer, says about five months to complete with 26 foot travel surface and 8 foot paved shoulders. Traffic will be through with caution. several culverts widened. additional jobs expected locally.
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Wellington
Childress County
Orville Coyle
Texas Highway Department
Cooper and Woodruff
Amarillo
Coyle
Menu
Enginerr
Wheeler
Childress
Wheeler County
June Popwell Faces State Food Show in College Station
June Popwell competes in the Texas IL Roundup at College Station after winning the district lon test in her division. Accompanied by Leta Kees, she represents the county 4 H efforts at the state contest titled Texas Mash. Miss Mantyn VandDerbur, a former Miss America, joins 4 H Roundup activities as a guest lecturer for General Motors.
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June Popwell
Texas IL
Lexis Asm University
June
Kea Popwell
College Station
Leta Kees
Texas
Mantyn VandDerbur
A&m
Thesday
Ches Bet Thesday
Mies Vaan Perbur
Fof
Colorado
Phieta Rappa
VanDerhur
General Motors
American Mining Congress
National Youthpower Congress
Ohio
Wellington Woman Reunites with Family After 41 Years
Mrs. J. W. Emmert, once separated from her parents and siblings as a child, traveled from Wellington to New York with her daughter Lena to meet sister and brother she had never seen. She and relatives stayed with extended family, learned of a brother in Callingsworth County, and exchanged memories of their early life. The journey included visits to West Bloomfield and reunions with relatives in Seneca Castle and Cundango.
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Wellington
New York
J. W. Emmert
Wilson
Santa Clara
Calif
Eemimert
Jauphter
Lena
Marie
Emmert
J.B. Vorbis
Presno
Mabel Forbis
East Tex
Fanny
Varider Malen
Rouse
Wheeler Kargrove
Emmett
Charles Rouse
Korea
West Bloomfield
Nyo
Fanmert
Helmers Studies at Texas A&M for Three-Week Course
County Agricultural Agent Sammy Helmers conducts a three week study at Texas A&M University as part of an Extension Service training to advance toward a master’s degree.
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Sammy Helmers
Texas Asm University
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Dodson Legion
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Perryton
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