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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1990
Page
3
The Africanized Honey Bee or killer bee is a honey bee from Africa that arrived in Brazil and spread to the Americas. It resembles the European Honey Bee but defends its hive more vigorously, swarms more often, stores less honey, and nests in unusual places.
Wellington merchants around the court house square sponsor the Collingsworth Centennial Bull Riding and Fighting. Chairman Bill Hatch promotes a downtown all-day sale with sidewalk displays inside stores, water fights by firefighters, and other events to draw visitors on Saturday May 26.
Veterans support drive details two downtown sale sites at C&H Pharmacy and Parsons Drug. Edna Wooldridge and Esta Glenn chair Buddy Poppy Day as volunteers urge Memorial weekend purchases to aid veterans in need.
The hospital records show admissions on May 7 Henry Underwood May 8 Wanda Jeffrey May 9 Billy McKinney May 11 Paul Waller and Eula Hunt May 12 Betty Guajardo and baby girl May 14 Glad Montgomery Dismissals occur May 7 Mattie Holton Thomas Sanderson Nora Myers Herbert Gibbs May 10 Billy McKinney May 11 Wanda Jeffrey May 12 Eula Hunt May 13 Betty Guajardo and May 14 Henry Underwood.
Collingsworth Unit of the American Cancer Society met May 8 in the hospital conference room with Loretta Wright as president. Amy Marshall said a free skin cancer screening would be offered by an Amarillo dermatologist on Saturday May 12 at the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center in Amarillo, with 1-800-274-HOPE for more information. A mammogram option without cost is also described for uninsured women through the same helpline.
The line notes that James is the most frequent given name among U.S. presidents, highlighting its historical prevalence through multiple administrations and shows its recurring use across different eras in the executive branch.
Needham family drivers feature prominently across bomber hobby stock and trophy events at Quartz Mountain Speedway. Dayle Needham and Johnny Needham posted top heat and feature finishes with Dayle earning 294 points, Grady Reed 285, and Johnny Needham 106. Other class winners included Craig Needham, Barbara Reed, Lonnie Needham, Sam Needham, Kevin Needham, and Gerald Needham, with point leaders listed for each class.
Clinton Norman of Dodson was injured when the tractor seat came off while he plowed his garden. He fell under the plow and was dragged north of his house about half a block before crawling free. Hospitalized several days for a serious back injury, he escaped with no broken bones and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Independence Cemetery Association will meet at the Independence Cemetery for its annual meeting. The gathering, held Saturday May 19 across from Independence Church on State Highway 203 near the Oklahoma state line, invites all to attend for fellowship and cemetery improvements. Christine Spurlin, secretary, says the annual report will follow lunch and old or new business will be discussed.
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