Wellington Past and Present Snapshots From 35 Years Ago
Angela Blackmon recounts events from May 4 1972 including a tornado storm that damaged a seed house near Wellington and unroofed a home north of town. Powell Field joins Wellington city limits as water rates are set, and the 80 bed Wellington Nursing Center breaks ground. Also notes a 1932 depot project and local business moves, plus a May Day park opening and May Queen crowning.
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Lutle Gin
Marvin Seale
Wellington
Powell Field
Powell
John Coleman
Wellington Nursing Center, Inc
Chas B. Jones
Roses on the hill end a foggy drive to Austin
A reflective narrator recalls a misty autumn morning en route to a gourd show, where antique roses framing a neglected house captivated him. He contrasts that beauty with a less welcome dentist visit, but cherishes the slow return home and Mother Nature’s bounty.
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Austin
The Resurrection Message from The Pulpit
A sermon outline on Thessalonians and John scriptures emphasizes Jesus as life giver and the hope of resurrection. It contrasts heaven and hell, urges witness, and consoles believers with Christ’s triumph. Contact 806 447 2559 or wellingtonleader@yahoo.com for the leader call.
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Jesus Christ
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Margaret Ann Fires
Red River
U.S. Court
Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
McGee
Smith+Capers
Amarillo
Panhandle
Thessalonians
Christ
Karen Key
Ste. A Childress
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Jesus
Bowie Street
Church of Christ
Denny Wilson
Aolcom
Tom Robert Wayne Powell
Robert Powell
Ace
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Ace Ken Ajza
Andee Kirby Campbell
Colonial Manors
Hollis
Oklahoma
Colonial Manors I & I
Colonial Manor I
Sycamore
T.D.D
Colonial Manor
West
Versa
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