New X ray Machine Installed at St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital reports a new x-ray system now fully operational after a late week installation. County leaders and hospital staff praise the upgrade, noting a 300 ma capacity, overhead track mobility, faster exposure times, and improved image clarity for critically ill patients. A new dark room tank and tiled bath complete the upgrade, expanding patient facilities across the old and new hospital sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Zook Thomas
Wellington
John Coleman
Wayne Cudd
St. Joseph's
Mary Adele
Perpetua
Ernest Harwell
Sister Perpetua
Norwood Hosts AAAS Science Teachers Workshop
About 40 elementary science teachers from Panhandle schools will meet in Summerwood on Tuesday March 12 for a workshop sponsored by the AAAS and PESO. Supt Robert Dwight notes the event aims to train teachers to use new science materials and the AAAS Process Approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Panhandle
Sumnerwood
American Association For the Advancement of Science
PESO
Robert Dwight
Dwight
Texas
Summerwood
Car accident injures Mrs Templeton in driveway
Mrs R L Templeton suffered a broken left shoulder when the family car rolled backward in the driveway. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. as she tried to carry groceries, was dragged into the street, and wheel contact caused injuries. Judge Templeton rushed her to St Joseph's Hospital. she remained there through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Templeton
Templeton
Troop 31 Chili Supper Planned Friday Evening
Boy Scout Troop 31 will sponsor a chili supper Friday March 8 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m at the Jaycees Building north of Jack Lackey law office Mothers of boys prepare the chili to be served with drinks and pie Funds raised go to the scouts projects per Father Patrick Burke recreation director for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop 31
Jaycee’s
Jack Lackey
Patrick Burke
the Groop
Wellington PTO invites tours of elementary school improvements
The Wellington Parent Teacher Organization invites patrons to visit the elementary school this week to view additions since September. New equipment and drinking fountains have been installed, with details from Mrs. B. M. Sims. The project reflects work by the 1934 Study Club and a hard-topped area funded by the PTO.
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Wellington
One
B. M. Sims
PTO
1968-69 2-AA All District Honorees From Wellington Area
Two Wellington girls Mary Lou Holton and Mary Ingram earned 2-AA All District basketball honors for 1968 with other district players named to the first and second teams. The meeting also set next season's schedule and noted district realignments including Shamrock Chil dress Memphis joining and Olney leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
James Stavenhagen
Quanah
Stavenhagen
Shamrock
Childress
Memphis
Olney
Mary Lou Holton
Mary Ingram
Ruth McCullough
Electra
Scotta Lavander
Iowa Park
Sandra Blakley
Elaine Henson
Carolyn Kilgore
Linda Williams
Janis Helton
Sherry Whitman
Skeleton found in Buck Creek junked car body unidentified
Sheriff Rainey reported the skeleton of a man, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches, was found in a junked car body four miles west and four south of Quail. No identification, clothing under the rug, or laundry marks were found. The remains were taken to Kelso Funeral Home as investigations continue.
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Buck Creek
Quail
John Rainey
Marvin Blevins
Chester White
Wellington
County Road
Mr. Blevins
Kelso Funeral Home
Rainey
County Wheat Fields Hurt by Greenbugs
County wheat fields show greenbug damage with 30 to 40 percent infestation in some areas. Extension agents advise spraying only where needed using methyl parathion via air carrier, noting excellent results and chemical susceptibility of green bugs to several insecticides. Ultra low volume methods proved unsatisfactory in tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Helmers
Norris FE
Daniela
Great Plains Research Center
Bushland
Red Cross Reform and March Drives in Collingsworth County
Red Cross reorganizes county leadership with T E Lennon replacing John Forbis as chairman and Don Van Pelt named 1968 Fund Drive chairman. March events include county drive with a $1977 quota and a scheduled Bloodmobile visit to Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
Red Cross
Collingsworth
Isbell
Wellington
St. Joseph's Hospital
Red Cross Blood Bank
Perpetua
St. Joseph’s
R. J. Mitchell, Jr
Jeff Wilson
Billy Hatch
Virginia Robey
Donald Settle Elected Head of Jaycees
Wellington Jaycees elected Donald Settle president at the February 28 meeting. New officers include Jessie Hernandez as vice president Billy Wilkerson as secretary treasurer and Ralph Owens as interclub director. Directors named are Settle Owens Hernandez Jameson Warrick Long Wilkerson Daves Oswalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Jaycees
Donald Settle
Settle
Glen Warrick
Jessie Hernandez
Billy Wilkerson
Ralph Owens
Interclub
Owens
Hernandez
Duggie Jameson
Warrick
Benson Long
Wilkerson
Carl Daves
Larry Oswalt
Jaycees
Henry Aids Secret Lyndon Johnson Visit To Dallas Convention
Wellington's George Henry helped plan the surprise visit of President Lyndon B Johnson to the National Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Dallas on February 28. Henry notes the secrecy and light security for the event. Johnson reaffirmed his Vietnam stance and urged co operatives to lead rural urban renewal and attract new industry to rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
National Association of Rural Electric Co-operatives
Dallas
Wellington
George Henry
Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc
Henry
Vietnam
Johnson
Waco School Choir to Sing at First Baptist Here
Richfield High School Choir from Waco directed by Jon Johnson will perform at First Baptist Church Saturday March 9 at 7 30 p m The 42 voice choir on a four day West Texas tour includes juniors and seniors two named for all state choir The program spans minstrel songs to hymns The tour began March 7 with stops at Hardin Simmons University Abilene Christian College Texas Tech Canyon and Paducah before Wellington stop The director's son attends Richfield High School and is Baylor trained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield High School
Waco
Jon Johnson
First Baptist Church
West Texas
C. V. Johnson
Wellington
Leroy Gaston
Johnson
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene Christian College
Texas Tech
Lubbotk
Canyon
Sain
Paducah
Wey
Fallout Shelter Plan for Collingsworth County Public Buildings
A county wide emergency plan outlines fallout shelters for Collingsworth County residents. Officials including Judge Zouk Thomas Coleman and Mayor Herschel A oe oe announce shelters at sites such as the Methodist Church, Wellington City Hall, and Samnorwond School. The plan aims to provide guidance and protection across almost every home in the county and nearby towns Allington and Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth
Colin Ba
Zouk Thomas Coleman
Agin
Herschel
Gerd
Allington
Dodson
Wellington City Hall
Wellington Band Banquet Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for the annual Wellington Band Banquet on Friday March 15 at Burn Handley Community Center go on sale. Prices from Wellington State Bank CAH Pharmacy and local residents. The event honors band students for their hard work and achievements this school year.
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Wellington
Burn Handley Community Center
C. T. Rdo
Wellington State Bank
Jimmy Cochran
CAH Pharmacy
Mra. J. B. Wa
Ea James Larson
Directhage Sill
Eee Mer
Laren
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Mrs. Templeton
Jerry Belew
Florida
The
Arthur
Buck Creek Bridge
Donald Nurmelley
Bloodmobile
Senetromeo Se State
Rise
Dodson High
Wayne
Roscoe Bennett
Hollis
Arnett
Securien Ee
Waco School Choir
Mr. Johnson
Quitaque
Baylor University
Baylor
Shelley
Ledsrrory
Ee Couney
Outelde
Wellinpuas
Samnorwond
Caliar
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