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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1997
Page
8
Hank the Cowdog narrates a comic scene as Slim and Miss Viola try to diagnose a stubborn car issue. A misread coffee leads to green bean juice and a running gag about car trouble, dipsticks, and a loose spark plug wire, ending with a cliffhanger for Chapter 8 in the Wellington Leader.
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Department reports ten arrests between May 7 and May 13. On May 10, multiple suspects including a 19 year old man on assault and trespassing charges with $2000 bonds, a 46 year old man and a 76 year old man charged with burglary of habitation each with $7500 bonds, and a 38 year old woman with burglary of habitation and $7500 bond were arrested. An 18 year old man faced driving while intoxicated, no insurance, no license, and MSP with $2000 bond and $555 fine. A 17 year old man faced public intoxication and MIP with a $400 fine. A 41 year old woman was arrested for theft by check and fined $257.15. Several individuals were released on bond or after paying fines. some remain in Collingsworth County Jail.
Letters praise Principal Barbara Williams for guiding Wellington Junior High through a stepping up ceremony that honors 7th and 8th graders with music, leadership roles, and a move toward 1997 98 high school years. The event includes performances by teachers, students, and cheerleaders, highlighting traditions and forward momentum into the new millennium.
Amber Moore daughter of David and Angela Moore is a state finalist for the Miss North Texas pageant to be held May 22 and 23 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. She will compete in talent and speech Friday and modeling Saturday, with a 100 word memorized speech and lyrical jazz performance. The speeches titled How we can make this world a better place. Sponsors are listed and Amber will be accompanied by her parents and grandparents.
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