Preston Smith Leads in Texas Governor Runoff Prospects
Voters weigh factors for the June runoff between Preston Smith and Don Yarborough as absentee voting opens May 22. Notes say Smith’s appeal lies in honesty and trust, while Yarborough looms as liberal opposition amid a short ballot and Memorial Day weekend. A Wellington water conservation meeting May 17 gathers regional agencies to discuss water resources and new local industries.
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Preston Smith
Hine
Don Yarborough
Briscoe
Caff
Gov. Smith
Carr
Smith
Yarborough
Wellington
Salt Fork
Wellington Jaycees Install 1967 68 Officers
Wellington Jaycees installed 1967 68 officers led by Donald Settle as president. New vice president Jesse Hernandez, secretary treasurer Billy Wilkerson and inter club director Ralph Owens were named with directors Benson Long Glen Warrick Doug Seale and Duggie Jameson. Deputy Sheriff George Hooten received the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award for outstanding community service.
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Jaycees
Calvin Hornsby
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
Hormsby
Jaycee
Cindy Saied
James Jones
George Hooten
Hornsby
Donald Settle
The
Wellington Jaycees
Glen Warrick
Jesse Hernandez
Billy Wilkerson
Ralph Owens
Benson Long
Mr. Wartrick
Doug Seale
Duggie Jameson
Local election runoff set for June 2 with Hazlewood leading
In the Second Primary runoffs Hazlewood faces Judge Joy after receiving 745 votes for Court of Civil Appeals while James and Miller trailed. Sheriff Rainey led with 1365 votes. Rita Owens won re election bids with 1322. Precinct results and three public propositions all failed.
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Jack Hazlewood
Court of Civil Appeals
James
Jay
Bruce Miller
Hazlewood
Joy
John Rainey
Rita Owens
John Coleman
Ralph Owens
Collingsworth Republicans Vote in Local Primary Count
In Collingsworth County, 27 Republican ballots were cast on May 4 with Paul Eggers of Wichita Falls winning the governor’s primary. County chair David Baumgardner was reelected. several precinct officers won write‑in votes. Other races list Eggers 23 governor votes and various state and local posts plus opposition to liquor by the drink, pari mutuel betting, and the dairy commission.
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Dick Brown
Preston Smith
Waggoner Carr
Pat O’daniel
Johnnie Mae Hackworther
Edward L. Whittenburg
John Hill
Don Yarborough
Eugene Locke
Alfonso Veloz
Dolph Briscoe
Gene. Smith
Ben Barnes
Don Gladden
Dairy Commission
Collingsworth County
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
David Baumgardner
Collingsworth
Mr. Baumgardner
Douglas D. Cluitt
Sproesser Wynn
John M. Bennett, Jr
Land Office
Millard K. Neptune
E. H. Schuhart I
Jim Segrest
State Board of Education
Hugh Burdett
Sunday School Attendance Report
Attendance figures for Sunday School on Sunday, May 8 show participation levels across departments and classes, with a note on voluntary contributions and upcoming event reminders for families and volunteers.
Republicans Set Convention on Saturday at 2 P M
The Republican County Convention will be held Saturday May 1 at 2 p m in Burn Handley Community Center club room. David Baumgardner, chairman, announced. Delegates were elected in the May 4 precinct convention with one delegate per of the county s nine voting precincts. A resolution endorsed John Tower as the Favorite Son candidate for President. Delegates to the state convention on Tuesday June 11 will be chosen and resolutions will be voted on.
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Burn Handley Community Center
David Baumgardner
John Tower
Democrats Delegates Named by Voting Precincts 6 7 8 9
Voting Precinct 6 Dozier selects 3 delegates J 0 Coleman Donald Coleman James Murry. Precinct 7 Wellington lists 7 delegates Frank Anderson Clyde Drake John Puryear Harley W Hatch Bobo Castleberry. Precinct 8 Quail assigns 3 delegates Lonnie Neeley Roy Canada Jerol D Morris. Precinct 9 Wellington yields 6 delegates Mr Mrs John Coleman Mrs J L Jenkins Mr and Mrs J C Emmert James Sullivan.
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Dozier
J. 0. Coleman
Donald Coleman
James Murry
Wellington
Frank Anderson
Clyde Drake
John Puryear
Harley W. Hatch
Bobo Castleberry
Quail
Lonnie Neeley
Roy Canada
Jerol D. Morris
John Coleman
J. L. Jenkins
J. C. Emmert
James Sullivan
Wellington Graduates Top Grades and Baccalaureate Set
Top graduates with averages above 90 include Nancy Sikes 91.9049 and Rhonda Kersten 91.6750 among others led by families listed. Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday May 26 and commencement Friday May 31.
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Nancy Sikes
Jim Sikes
Rhonda Kersten
Ronald Kersten
Kathy Kiker
Melvin Kiker
Cherry Lewis
Carthel Lewis
Tanya Horton
Raymond Horton
Harry Patterson
Harry L. Patterson
Patricia Thomas
Trusten Thomas
Wellingon
Wellington Junior High Band to Contest May 11
The Wellington Junior High Band under James Larson will compete in solo and ensemble, concert and sight reading contests in Methpdia on Saturday May 11. Sixth and seventh graders form the band with pieces including State Center and Ivory Towers of Xanadu. Band members listed by instrument include Jan McGill Debra Long Gary Scott Tim Jones Dana Bell Earl Hartman and others.
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Wellington
Methpdia
James Larson
State Center
Hill
Jackson
Ivory Towers
Xandu
Barnes
Mr. Larson
Jan McGill
Debbie Denny
Edi Watkins
Phyllis Sullivan
Cynthia Clement
Juliana Baumgardner
Dan Fires
Lillie Rogers
Debra Long
Dale Blakes
Sheron Robinson
Nancy Graham
General Welch
Sherry Gray
Angela Mitchell
Lonnie Blakes
Tina Nunnelley
Jack Wilson
Joy Jesse
Katy Sullivan
Gwen Lew
Alton Belew
Barry Long
Tim Jones
Ray Jeffrey
Eric Thomas
Gary Scott
James Hooten
River City
Mary Bearden
Elaine Karnes
Jan Bowen
Rhonda Kersten
Deborah Peters
Delores Moody
Judy Porter
Glenda Kiker
Kathy Riker
Karen Jones
Connie Hughs
Joy Hudspeth
Mary Lou Holton
Kay Taylor
Yates Parker
Larry Adams
Chuck Wilbur
Patti McAlister
Connie Lewis
Dan Crawford
Ray Jeffreys
Stevie Marsh
Mickye Ann Kendrick
Jan Blain
Wellington High School stages The Music Man large production
Students travel by bus to Wellington on Saturday. The town hosts a wide cast of performers and staff for the Music Man show. Principal organizers include Mrs McAlister, Louis Graham, Jamie Larson, and Bernice Welch.
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Dale Blakes
Edi Watkins
Cynthia Clement
Connie Lewis
Patti McAlister
Generals Welch
Jamie Larson
Tommy Campbell
Jerry Bowen
Danny Gray
Billy McAlister
Kathy Tyler
Brac Kopp
Becky Burba
Benny Stalling
Jacqueline King
Carol Burba
Bill Isbell
George Porter
Hatch
Joy Chandler
Carlos Gary Gulley
Cathy Singley
Carey Lewis
Jane Thompson
Patti Lacy
Pam Guthrie
Susan Peters
Linda Ort
Sidney Duncan
Sammy Hicks
James Larson
Bernice Welch
Groves
Jolene Stickets
Weldon Cleveland, Jr
Jan Glenn
Jack Kopp
Heber Brantley
Jim Forrester
Billy McKinney
Jerry Wooldridge
Mike Little
Patricia Young
Vicki Black
Kenny Henry
Welch
Ruth Norman
Ralph Ward
Mr. Graham
Miss Groves
Thayne Amonett
James Stavenhagen
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Morris Higley
Childress Index
West Texas
Donnie Settle
Raymond Romp
Festival of Arts
Bill Hughes
Hughes
Ed Eakin
Quanah Tribune- Chief
William Clay
Vernon
Frey
Precinct 1
Paul Guthrie
Decker Slab Bacon
Imperial Sugar
Goodness Sake
Lewis Ve. Grocery and Market
Manuel Sanchez
Strong Flowers Secu, Floral Service
First Baptist
First Methodist
Coren
Assembly of
Get
A. C. Shipley
Fred Cox
Loco
George Lewis
Dodson
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Giovannini
Qsterling
Csocotares
Six Flags
Led Popwell
Music
Beth Smith
Zaneeta Shinn
Tommy Dillis
Tony Hurst
Gracie
Nancy Thomas
Alma Hix
Vikki Saunders
Maud Dulop
Susan Coffee
Ethel Toffelmier
Polly Browning
Mrs. Squires
Debbie Lewis
C &H Pharmacy
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