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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
6
July 5 distribution for the first half of July announced by County Judge Zack Thomas. Since July 4 is a holiday, the distribution shifts to Wednesday at the usual location, Judge Thomas office, and time. The change applies only for this month.
Virginia Ellen Neeley a Wellington church active in the Quail community and Wellington Young Homemakers died at Groom Memorial Hospital after surgery at 33. She served as den mother for Scouts and led church bulletin work and children’s programs, dedicating time to individuals and families. Her memory is noted in local society.
Collingsworth County set a local quota of 79 dollars to support the Red Cross flood relief drive for Rapid City Black Hills South Dakota victims. Nationwide appeal aims five million dollars with donations via County Library or Judge Zook Thomas office.
Wellington resident Mrs. Elzie White died Monday morning at Collingsworth General Hospital after a brief illness from a heart condition. Born Mary Sue Pittman in Tallassea Alabama on September 1 1900 she came to Wellington with her family at age eight. She married Elzie F White in 1921 at Salerno New Mexico and lived at 1807 East Avenue. She was the daughter of Dr J J Pittman a pioneer Wellington physician.
Collingsworth County Farm Bureau will crown a new Queen at Wellington High School Auditorium on Friday July 28 at 8:00 p.m. and district contenders from Panhandle counties will compete August 4 for District 1 Queen honors.
County officials warn Collingsworth County ranchers of a potential screwworm infestation as the federal sterile fly program awaits a confirmed case. County Agent Don Reeves cites recent cases in Donley and Wilbarger counties and urges cattle workers to avoid open wounds and to treat any injuries immediately.
Mayor John Coleman issues a proclamation asking businesses to close Tuesday in observance of July 4, with banks and federal offices also closing. County offices likely close, while most square businesses shut. Some highways remain open and farm related feed stores stay undecided. No local celebrations planned. Screwworm cases discussed with caution urged.
James H. Herring joins the Soil Conservation Service in Salt Fork SCD No. 133 as Soil Conservationist announced by district conservationist Tommy Powell. A 1950 Texas A&M graduate with 20 years in SCS, he previously served at Lubbock Vernon Crowell and Baird where he contributed to Clyde Lake and the Great Plains program.
The Rev. Howard Smith of Dodson Church of the Nazarene hosts a revival in Dodson near Abilene. It runs from Monday June 26 through Sunday July 2. The Rev. Lonnie Vorehees of Altus Oklahoma fills the pulpit Sunday July 2 with a basket lunch at noon in the fellowship hall.
Noel A Overton a Murfreesboro Ark native has joined Collingsworth General Hospital as a registered laboratory technologist administrator Garner Alcom announced the post filled after a year and a half vacancy Gaylord Cook will continue relief duties Overton trained in the U S Army 1940 46 at Baylor University Hospital Dallas and attended SMU He has held chief technician posts at Val Verde Memorial Dimmitt Memorial and Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation among others and is a member of the Texas Society of X Ray Technicians.
More than 400 former students of Samnorwood Schools and guests will gather for a triennial reunion Saturday June 1 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the school gym with a program at 3:35 and barbecue at 5:20. Ronald Gooch Coronado High School principal and class of 1951 graduate will speak. entertainment by Orus Lee Thompson and singing groups.
The First Baptist Church voted Sunday night to call Rev. Ted Savage of Altus Oklahoma as pastor. He preached that morning and began duties June 28. Savage and his family return from Africa where he served as missionary for several years. They will move to Wellington before July 10.
Postmaster L B Bratten reports major staffing and schedule changes at the Wellington office. Two regular clerks depart, the window closes at 4 30 p m, dispatch moves to 4 40 p m, and outgoing mail goes to the Amarillo sectional center. Sam Thompson retires and Jimmy Bowen seeks retirement. remaining staff include Bratten assistant Donald Curry and clerk Milburn Derryberry. Carriers unaffected.
Mary Ann Walters visits Wellington on Friday June 23 to gauge public opinion on major issues before the state and U S government. She represents both Congressman Bob Price and State Representative Tom Christian and will operate from Pampa until the November General Election.
U.S. Weather Bureau observer Dwane Scott reports morning temperature readings taken at 7:00 a.m. across the local area. Data reflects early conditions and provides a baseline for daily forecasts.
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