Band Honors At That Sky tucket Band Concert
Two seniors from That Sky tucket Band, a boy and a girl, received top honors at the annual band banquet. Bart Hattraff earned the National Union Award and the Distinguished Musician’s Certificate from the Marine Youth Foundation, while Lillie Rogers received the “That Skyrocket Band man” award. Eight all region band members were announced, along with solo and ensemble qualifiers for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Hattraff
Leon Hartman
Urion
U.S. Martine Youth Foundation
Lillie Rogers
Arion
Marine Youth Foundation
Stephen Schmidly
Betty Burba
Jean Ann Owens
Debra Long
Kathy Kersten
Dickie Johnson
Earl Hartman
Countians Attend Indian Art Exhibit in Clarendon
Several county residents joined an April 29 exhibit at Farmers State Bank and Trust Co sponsored by Les Beaux Arts Club. Featured artist Ben Konis of Amarillo displayed portraits from New Mexico subjects. Merle McMurtry showcased Two Grey Hills rugs. Frank Walker and the Wilters offered Pueblo turquoise jewelry. Adams displayed miniature horse sculptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Farmers State Bank and Trust Co
Les Beaux Arts Club
A.A. McQueary
Claude Savage
Raymond Ross
Virginia Robey
Ben Konis
Amarillo
New York City
New Mexico
Merle McMurtry
Tulsa
Two Grey Hills
Grey Hills
Sunrise Springs
Frank Walker
Wheeler
Adams
Calude
Crop acreage survey seeks input from Texas farmers
During late May about 24000 Texas farmers will receive a crop acreage questionnaire from Charles E Caudill Agricultural Statistician In Charge of the Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service in Austin Texas This data will determine planted acreage for the state and for each county Texas has 254 counties and needs broad farmer participation Accurate estimates help farmers plan production and marketing and provide an unbiased view of Texas agriculture This is a cooperative effort of USDA Statistical Reporting Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Charles E. Caudill
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Austin
USDA
Statistical Reporting Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
Group Attends Sanders Rites in Wellington Funeral
Mr and Mrs J W Seitz and Mr and Mrs Raymond Horton attended the funeral of Mrs Willie Sanders about 90 in Wheeler on Monday. She was the grandmother of the two women. Mr and Mrs Macy Sanders of Amarillo visited in Wellington with friends and relatives during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Seitz
Raymond Horton
Wheeler
Willie Sanders
Macy Sanders
Amarillo
Wellington
Final Driving Lesson Set
The final session of the Defensive Driving Course will be held Thursday evening May 3 in the Heritage Room. CC manager Mrs Margaret Vines announced this make up lesson to complete the course after one session was cancelled due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heritage Room
Margaret Vines
Mrs. Morris Dies in Grand Prairie April 16
Former Wellington resident Lyla Ryan Morris, born April 22, 1926, died in Grand Prairie at 318 Phillips Court. She worked five years at First National Bank and was active in Eastern Star and the Carpenters Wives Auxiliary. Funeral services were held April 19 at Southland Funeral Chapel with burial at Southland Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, mother, two children, a half sister, and several aunts and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Raymond L. Morris
Phillips Court
Grand Prairie
Lyla Ryan
Dora Ryan
South Center
J.b.tarter
First National Bank
Eastern Star
Blueborne
Carpenters’ Wives
Southland Funeral Chapel
John Allen
Southland Memorial Park
Allen Morris
Jom Culwell
Arlington
Carl Bullington
C.C. Hiett
Midland
Dan Martin
Wichita Falls
Harry Leonhardt
Ft. Worth
J.B. Tarter
Akron
Ohio
Bill Tarter
Bankers Attend South District Convention in Amarillo
Wellington banks sent representatives to the 8th District Texas Bankers Association meeting in Amarillo on April 13 and 14. Anita Bryant entertained at the Friday banquet and Dr. Newman of Southwest Texas State College spoke at the men's breakfast about a "Troubled World." City State Bank attendees included Billy Moseley and others. Wellington State Bank members listed with their spouses attended as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Texas Bankers Association
Amarillo
Dr. Newman
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
State Agency List Published by Lyndon B. Johnson School
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas released an updated guide detailing 221 Texas agencies in a 230 page manual. A fold-out government organization chart and bill passage illustration accompany the publication, priced at 10 dollars plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Spl
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
University of Texas School
Ltd School of Public Affairs
Wellington High Seniors Named In 1955 Class Honors
A collage of Wellington High School seniors is listed with family hometowns and activities. Nancy Delse Aquad, Katy Sullivan, Janice Ann McGill, Mary Lou Tennon, and Elena are among recognized students noted for FHA FTA Ko Shari and other clubs. Next year several will attend West Texas State University or Clarendon Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FTA
Nancy
First Baptist Church
West Texas State University
Jan
FHA
Ko-Shari
Wellington
Colleen
Lend
Mes
Romo
4Th St
Elena
Clarendon Junior College
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Randall Sims
Theft
Suzie Castleberry
Joy Jesse
Mr. Schmidly
UIL
Dee Burba
Band Parents Club
Phil Cates
Cates
Sth
Anita Bryant
City State Bank
Billy Moseley
Melvin Booth
Michael J. Vaughan
Robert ©. Sullivan
Pendleton Electric Co
Dick Pendleton
Nancy Shumate
Joy Delse
Mary Low
Mary Lou Davis Tennon
Maridian
Mississippi
Mary Lou Tennon
James Davis
3Rd Street
Apt. 1
Larry Tennon
Mary Lou
Booker T. Washington
WHS
Pep
Katy Sullivan
Henry Sullivan
el Paso
Sgt
Ams
Jr.Si
Katy
Betty Crocker
KoShari
Alco Hamed
Janice Ann McGill
Jan McGill
Sam McGill
Ellison
St. Joseph's Hospital
Can
Mary Elena Romo
Mrs. Clark Anderson
Mrs
Ven Meadors
Ray Ann and
Andy
Oklahoma
Jack Kopp
Brad
Catherine
Een Rae
Elies
FAC
Pwatin
Alliene Shanks
Wellington Florist
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