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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1990
Page
1
Weather observer Tommy Hudson reports seven consecutive days with 100 or warmer temperatures starting June 13. Highs ranged from 100 to 106 degrees with a low of 72 or 73, while unofficial readings reached as high as 110 on June 17.
Ten transmission structures owned by West Texas Utilities were destroyed when struck Wednesday June 13 by what is believed to be a small tornado. The outage affected Wellington Hollis and Shamrock for about 20 minutes until a Shamrock source could be tied in.
The Collingsworth County Historical Commission met to outline a centennial program for the county and Wellington. Plans include a dramatic production blending pioneering humor with life in the era, a photo exhibit of community life, and music events. Co chairs are Lennie Sims and Gay McAlister, with dates to be announced.
Farmers recall dire January forecasts but the 1990 Collingsworth crop edge toward the million-dollar mark as Warrick's elevator in the county handles about 300,000 bushels. Wheat prices at noon hovered at 2.85 per bushel while growers rushed to sell or ship to Dreyfuss Inc in Altus and other buyers. Most yields ran around 20 bushels per acre with some reaching 30 to 35. The ideal weather sped a quick harvest and nearly all grain graded No. 1.
Collingsworth County and Wellington residents plan a July 4 centennial celebration along the Salt Fork River at Pioneer Park sponsored by the Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks and music start in the afternoon, 5000 free hot dogs, sodas sold from icy troughs, with plans announced by Mark Keys and Tommy Hudson.
Wellington Independent School District trustees met in a special session to discuss an eight item agenda and approved two motions. They authorized payment of half a month’s salary to Supt. Tom Mauer for July and approved plans to build a $10,000 computer lab in the old agriculture building at the high school, with half the space for a new computer program and the other half for the existing 20 Macintosh units. The board also reviewed air conditioning and roofing needs for the elementary campus, with a proposed 24 gauge steel roof at $65,000 to $80,000, and noted an $18,000 hail repair payout from insurance. The timing hinges on resolving air conditioning before finalizing the roof project.
John Brim, a 61 year veteran farmer, recalls starting with ponies in the 1930s and adopting tractors in later decades. He shares highs and lows, details acreage and crops, equipment, and his belief that the farm is a stewardship for the Lord.
Collingsworth General Hospital directors approved a computer services contract with Automated Health Systems of Jackson Mississippi to aid records management. The board also authorized Amarillo Area Foundation to hold and administer Doneghy Estate funds for hospital use with annual investment payments. Continued on HOSPITAL Page 2.
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