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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
1
Wellington Cycle Club hosts its first Golden Spread Poker Run on Sunday August 1 with 250 to 300 participants expected. The event centers at Collingsworth Pioneer’s Park with 12:30 p.m. registration and 2:00 p.m. run.
The Skyrockets of Wellington High School win the Class A Lily Day trophy for Crippled Children, raising $276.06 for the Easter Seal Society. Coach James Williams accepts the award from William E. Russell, with Jack Newtey presenting the trophy.
Bob Price addressed about 25 Republican leaders at the Hartman home west of Wellington. The United States Representative candidate urged a fast tax cut to spur business growth, reduce unemployment, and limit welfare payments. He defended keeping the Panama Canal open for national defense and noted Panama has had many communist governments historically. Rex Boynton of Pampa accompanied him.
A rear end collision on US 83 one half mile north of Wellington Friday afternoon left two men hospitalized and four cattle killed. Roy A. Newman 63 of Wellington driving the pickup suffered three broken ribs. Derrell Caver 26 of Prattville Alabama the truck driver had a head cut and bruises.
Hay Camp Country Club will host the Taft Tower Open this weekend with 120 players, from Oklahoma City to Albuquerque. Prize money totals 100 per flight, with 50, 30 and 20 for top spots. A shotgun start is planned for Saturday and Sunday, with carts on reserved basis and a post-tournament dance and club events.
The Texas Railroad Commission postponed indefinitely the hearing on Wellington’s motion to dismiss Lone Star Gas Co. appeal after city council action. City lawyer Paul Spillman reported to the council on Monday June 26.
Dodson residents and boxholders received formal letters on June 15 informing them of a post office review by the Management Sectional Center in Lubbock. They must reply by June 21 with comments. A June 11 survey was conducted by Center manager Elmer J. Reed Jr. The review is a fact finding step. final decision rests with the Postmaster General or designee.
Postmaster LB Bratten announces the Sunday star route between Childress and Shamrock serving Wellington is discontinued effective July 4. Saturday July 3 is the last day. the Wellington customer window will also be closed on Saturdays. Sunday papers will be delivered by carrier or purchased at newsstands.
The Collingsworth Farm Bureau Queen contest will crown a beauty queen and select a county talent team on Saturday July 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Burn Handley Community Center with out of town judges. Albert Fulcher chairs the event. Winners advance to District 1 in Amarillo and may continue to other county contests.
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