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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

5

I DIDACTICS I DIDACTICS AND PRECINCT CONVENTIONS

Wellington local column notes a Fest of Arts drawing broad attendance and comments on precinct conventions shaping national policy. It outlines Democratic and Republican paths, mentions John Connally Ralph Yarborough Nixon and Roosevelt, and lists times for precinct meetings in the community building and a voting box room.

Wellington Court House John Connally Ralph Yarborough Nixon Yeemocrats Humphrey Kennedy Roosevelt Bill Paul Spillman David Baumgardner

Norwood Named Honor Graduates at Sumnerwood High

Sumnerwood High School announces honor graduates led by valedictorian Nelson Dwyer and salutatorian Janice Colson. Dwyer holds an 18 87.44 four year average and 22 credits plus seven years in the Music Guild. Colson has 87.22. Other top seniors include Billie Purkey and Stanley Oldham, with eight total graduates listed. Baccalaureate is Sunday May 19 and commencement Tuesday May 21.

Sumnerwood High School Robert Dwight Nelson Dwyer Janice Colson Nelson John Dwyer Music Guild Janice T. W. Colson Wellington Billie Purkey B. A. Purkey Stanley Oldham Helen Oldham Albert Oldham Carol Garner Mattie Garner Ron Warmack Lynn Stafford Frankie Green W. L. Green Sherrie Latham Earl Latham

Local church notes and band trip tease readers in Wellington

Handwritten BYPU and Epworth League mentions trace Methodist Baptist youth mingling at area churches. The article lists church officers, Sunday School staff, a cornerstone mystery scene, and a Wellington band trip to Six Flags Over Texas with full section rosters.

BYPU C. B. Raburn Frank Anderson Methodist Church Epworth League Wellington Hardware First Baptist Church Pleasant Point E. C Page One Texas Mr. Larson Cheryl Needham Patti Lacy Pam Guthrie Debbie Lewis Mary Saied Mickye Kendrick Debbie Neeley Karen Maxwell Linda Orr Susan Peters Kenny Stallings Carole Cochran Sidney Duncan Lillian McKinney Marcia King Debbie Carson Rosemary Popwell Paula Riker Jane Thompson Jenny Bouchelle Cathy Singley Carey Lewis Leigh Nall June Popwell Jane Campbell Lora Martin Adelle Burquist Kay Taylor Judy Porter Sandra McGill Becky Burba Doris Tingle Pam Kersten George Kopp Jacqueline King Carol Burba Linda Belew Joy Chandler Karen Jones Car

Holland District V Commander Elected in 18th District

Dennis Holland of Dodson was elected vice commander of the 18th District American Legion at Childress-based convention held April 26 27. He succeeds Bill Brady of Claude. Roy Beard retires as district commander. James Wilhelm Nazareth elected sergeant at arms. Bill Ballew Memphis named adjutant Henry Trubel Tulsa chaplain.

Dennis Holland Dodson The American Legion Childress Bill Brady Claude Roy Beard Amarillo James Wilhelm Nazareth Bill Ballew Memphis Henry Trubel Tulsa Stokely Carmichael H. Rap Brown United States Frank King Wellington Dodson Post Holland Coast Guard Japan Philippines Iwo Jima Okinawa

Election officers and polling details for Precinct 1

Voters in Precinct 1 will see a full list of county and district officials on the ballot including Simpson State Board of Education and Court of Civil Appeals candidates. Sample ballots appear elsewhere, with polling hours 8 am to 7 pm and notes on voting precincts and referenda. A county law enforcement award and a deputy sheriff’s distinguished service honor will be presented at a banquet with officials recognized and a dance to follow. Mrs. C C Wilkerson visits San Antonio. Mrs. Pearl Harwell underwent major surgery in Harmon County Memorial Hospital.

John Coleman W. O Orville) Vaughan Paul Guthrie Woodrow Wood Ralph Owens J. C Clyde) Emmert Pat O'Hair Benson Long Carl Daves Mr. Warfick Doug Seale Duggie Jameson George Hooten Pearl Harwell Harmon County Memorial Hospital E. W. Clement

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