Beatrice McKinney Resigns and Jim Ingram Appointed
Beatrice McKinney resigned as Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Collingsworth County effective June 13 1982. Jim Ingram was appointed and sworn in the same day to succeed her with election having occurred in the May 1 Democratic primary. The session also eyed courthouse updates including a private DPS office and space for the district court reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice McKinney
Ingram
Justice of Peace
Precinct 1
Commissioners Court
Commissioners
Jim Ingram
McKinney
Collingsworth County
Claude McKinney
Texas Department of Human Resources
James Richardson
100Th District Court
Helen Gollilough
Zook Thomas
Wellington School Attendance Drops Significantly Year Over Year
Wellington public schools report ADA down from 733 to 666 for the 80 81 year, a loss of about 67 students and an estimated $62000 in state funds. Supt McKay notes two year decline totaling near 100 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Public School
Kenneth McKay
A.D.A
Gano Wilson
Wilson
Bryan Hill
Hedley
Shelly Sanders
Allen Sanders
Texas Human Resources Offices Relocated to Third Floor
The Texas Department of Human Resources moved from the county courthouse second floor to remodeled offices on the third floor northwest corner. Access via elevator near the first floor north end or the north stairway. The new third floor houses Food Stamps, Aid for Dependent Children, director John Thomas, secretary Donna Martin, and Protective Services by Beth Motsenbocker.
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The
Texas Department of Human Resources
Department of Human Resources
John Thomas
Donna Martin
Protective Services
Beth Motsenbocker
Rain Delays Harvest as Two and Half Inches Fall
Heavy rain across the county delays the wheat harvest with up to 2.5 inches in parts and widespread road flooding. By June 16 farmers resume cutting as moisture stays high. yields look good though some grain remains at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Warrick
Warrick
Bill Lowe
Singley Mill and Elevator
Lowe
Bobby Thomas
Farmers Co-op Gin and Elevator
Dodson
Loyd Langley
Route 2
Route 1
Marella
Indian Creek Reunion Date Set
Early plans announce the Indian Creek annual reunion to be held Saturday August 21 at Burn Handley Community Center Registration starts 10 a.m. visiting continues until basket lunch served 12 30 to 1 30 p.m. CREEK page 2.
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Indian Creek
Burn Handley
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CETA
Panhandle Community Action Corporation
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Commission
Staenik
Vomegsworth County
Om Benton Waller
Edith Carter
Louis Graham
Wellington
Quail
Quail-Marlla
Swearingen
Earl Parker
Needwood
Texola
Parker
Dozier
Kenneth Maxwell
N.E. Childers
DPS
John Jones
Ray Akeman
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