Fourth of July Pride and Space Heroism Echoes
The piece salutes the nation on Independence Day and recalls Skylab repair heroism as a beacon of achievement. It notes public focus on Watergate over space, praises United States success, and urges flag-waving remembrance of space exploration. It includes anecdotes about Judge Zook Thomas quitting smoking and Glenn Warrick’s Reno trip to discuss 1956 Nomad cars. It also traces local Wellington family histories and old houses.
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Sky1lab
United States
Manned Space Laboratory
Church Youth Go to Boiling Springs Camp
The First Christian Church will take its young people and others from Wellington to the Boiling Springs Christian Camp near Woodward Oklahoma for summer camping announced by Charles Waugh minister. Weeks listed include Junior Week July 9 13 Senior Week July 15 21 and Junior High Week July 22 28 with costs covering meals sleeping quarters activities and insurance.
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Boiling Springs
First Christian Church
Wellington
Woodward
Oklahoma
Charles Waugh
Waugh
Cattle futures questioned by Texas extension expert
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialist says cattle futures prices are poor forecasters. He explains futures contracts are a compromise price between two traders each thinking the other wrong. He notes futures prices have little relevance to livestock producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Kilowatt Kids Win 7 9 Softball Title In Summer Playoff
The Kilowatt Kids girls 7 9 softball champions won three playoff games and lost once. Final two games vs the Reddy Kids at Marion Park Field. Melanie Pendleton pitched in both wins with Marilyn Hamilton taking the loss in the final. Valerie Van Pelt hit a solo home run in the deciding game. Coaches: Polly Cozad and Vikki Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilowatt Kids
Reddy Kids
Marion Park
Melanie Pendleton
Marilyn Hamilton
Valerie van Pelt
Debbie Cleveland
Renee Owens
Rhonda Gollihugh
Cynthia Gollihugh
Kim Black
Lynette Spillman
Polly Cozad
Mrs Shanks Attends West Tex NM Florist Meet in Amarillo
Wellington Florist owner Alliene Shanks joined the West Texas New Mexico Florist Association in Amarillo for the 20th anniversary convention held Sunday and Monday June 24 and 25. Designers demonstrated mixed arrangements combining silk and fresh flowers with vibrant colors. Cecil Shanks accompanied her for sessions and a Friday barbecue followed by a viewing of Texas at Palo Duro Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliene Shanks
Wellington Florist
West Texas
New Mexico
Kirk Kirkpatrick
van Nuys
Calif
Marriage Licenses Listed From Oklahoma Couples
Marriage licenses issued for Henry JR and Leemhuis with Gilley Holford in Hobart on June 8. Wilhile and Osborn in Hollis on June 14. Barton and Canada in June 11. Martin and Paxton in Mangum with Higginbothan and Kerbo Ritter in Mangum on June 18. Visitents include Mrs Myrtle Ray and Fay Rosenbaum visiting Wilbur DePauw family.
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Jimmy Joe Martin
Carolyn S. Paxton
Mangum
Oklahoma
Robert. Lee Higginbothan
Pine Bluff, Ark
Celia J, Kerbo Ritter
Wilbur DePauw
Myrtle Ray
Santa Ana
Calif
Fay Rosenbaum
Sayre
Sister of Mrs Lindsey Dies at Borger Funeral
Mrs Wil Lindsey attended the funeral of her sister Mrs Josie Mae Thompson 74 of Borger at Hollis. Thompson born in Hollis had lived in Borger 46 years and was a Methodist. Survivors include Bonnell Thompson of Borger and four others: two sisters and a brother.
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Wil. Lindsey
Holfig
Josie Mae Thompson
Borger
Me. Thompson
Hollis
Lindsey
Bonnell Thompson
Fate of herbicides under environmental forces explored
In College Station experts discuss what happens to herbicides after application. Garly Hoff explains that numerous environmental forces begin to act as soon as these chemicals are applied, raising concerns about their fate and impact.
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College Station
Garlyi Hoff
Herbicides and soil adsorption limit environmental impact
A Wellington Texas extension specialist explains that herbicide fate hinges on soil adsorption influenced by soil type organic matter and tilth. Correct label guidance prevents misapplication while natural breakdown yields harmless compounds. Food costs have fallen as share of income over 20 years and food quality improves globally.
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Hoffman
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American Cancer Society
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Mariposa
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Leader
W.D. Collins
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Bert Starkey
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Emmett Bobbitt
Eddy Pond
Bill Reeves
Tod Roberson
Scott Bobbitt
Chad Holland
Windel Robbins, Jr
Darvin Nix
Terry Baker
Barry Moseley
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