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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1994

Page

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Class of 1944 finalizes 50th anniversary plans

The Wellington High School class of 1944 plans a 50th reunion with the Wellington Ex-student Association on August 5 and 6 at Burn Handley Community building. A Friday 2:00 PM room reservation and a Friday dinner at 7:00 PM costing $8 are set, with reservations to Betty Godbey Tipton by July 15.

Ft. Hood Texas Wellington Armory Wellington High School Wellington Burn Handley Community Exstudent Association Betty Godbey Tipton Rt. 1 Box 117A Quail Mary McCluskey Armstrong Dan Austin Dorthy Austin Brownie Lamb Ballard Zona Wolf Barnes Margie Wilson Barnhart Raymond Barton Virginia Hays Bitter Jack Beverie Dorothy Norman Brooks Wynona Smith Clement Ruth Terry Cole Louis Cook Eddie Crawley Sue Leach Cristy Betty Berry Cudd Merkie Kersten Darby

Fourth of July Fireworks at Pioneer Park

Collingsworth County sponsors a July 4th fireworks display at Pioneer Park starting after dark with crowds from the trade area and visitors. A chili dog and soft drink sale runs 6:00 p.m. to support the Collingsworth Museum plus Wellington Sheltered Workshop ice cream. Attendees bring their own fireworks. safety reminders emphasize fire prevention due to county dryness.

Collingsworth Pioneer Park Collingsworth County Museum Wellington Park

New Buck Creek bridge nears completion near Wellington

The FM 336 Buck Creek bridge southwest of Wellington is over 80 percent complete with the structure finished. Work began in January. the old bridge remains in use while the new one will sit about 10 feet above the creek and meet 100 year storm standards. Lori Davidson, the county's first female chief engineer, leads on site, with only she from the Texas DOT present.

Buck Creek Wellington Dennis Seal Texas Department of Transportation Office Rolla Swearingen Lori Davidson Texas Department of Transportation

Vintage British sportscar hobbyist Ray Hightower preserves MG and Triumph icons

Ray Hightower, an Air Force veteran, restores rare MG Midget and Triumph TR2 cars found in a salvage yard and a barn in Childress. Starting with a red 1964 MG Midget in Okinawa, he spends years locating scarce parts, relying on a wide network of enthusiasts nationwide for help.

Ray Hightower Triumph Rayburn Hightower Okinawa Air Force Childress England

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Christine Lindley Zom Hazel Bearden Cooper Lavora Ann Hall Jeanne Wilson Sachse New Buck Creek Mr. Hightower
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