Wellington gears up for 1989 Great American Race visit
City urges citizens to clean up yards lots and buildings ahead of July 3 race day. Public preparing for 250 drivers officials and thousands of spectators, with coast to coast interest from Dallas to New York. Strong community effort asked to showcase Wellington’s cleaner Panhandle reputation.
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Masonic Lodge to Install Officers Saturday
The Wellington Masonic Lodge No. 763 will install new officers on Saturday June 24 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. The meeting is open to all interested. Eddie Orr announces the slate with Bill Lindsey to be installed as Worshipful Master, succeeding Orr, joined by Elvis Pitts Melvin Kiker Lon Kiker Dick Pendleton J.D. Shear Kirby Campbell and others.
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Letters policy for publication at Wellington Leader
The Wellington Leader invites signed letters with return mailing addresses for confirmation by staff before printing. Anonymous or unconfirmed letters will not be published. Rodgié Souder Jerol Morris and Hubert Brooks are named officials. Campbell and Shear hold lodge roles. Eastern Star members host refreshments after installation. Campbell serves as district deputy Grand Master for District 52.
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New Baby Montana LeMae Born in Amarillo Hospital
Kent and Tammy Riley celebrate the birth of daughter Montana LeMae on June 16 at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo weighing six pounds five and one half ounces. Grandparents Bob and Reta Thomas and Buford Riley and great grandmothers Mrs Bob Thomas and Mrs Stella Blades present.
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Wellington teachers study coast to coast amid awards and camps
Wellington faculty members travel for advanced study at North Texas State College Southern Methodist University Texas A M and Fordham University while West Texas State College hosts several district educators. The Wellington Leader wins the Dallas Morning News Award for General Excellence and fourth place in column writing Debuts Collingsworth County Flying Club with many licensed pilots at Marian Airpark. The annual Collingsworth County 4 H Club Camp opens at Pan Fork Encampment for 60 youths featuring wildlife conservation rifle safety and workshops.
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Wellington Community News Chronicle Highlights and Visits
A crowded Wellington Care Center notes visitors and residents’ activities including outings to an ostrich farm, Bible study and worship services, and numerous family and friend visits. Also reported are civic updates on banks assets, scout advancements, local agriculture growth, and community events through June 1969 to 1982.
Fingerling Baby Fish and Ears Ring Belief
A baby fish is called a fingerling. Superstition holds that ringing itching tingling or burning ears mean someone is talking about you. The U S has over 143 million licensed drivers.
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