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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1997
Page
1
Family members and friends of the Wellington graduating Class of 1997 are invited to graduation exercises at 7 p.m. in Powell Field on Friday May 23 1997. If weather is bad the ceremony moves to Wellington High School Auditorium.
The annual cemetery working day at Independence Cemetery will be held on Saturday May 24 1997. Christine Spurlin secretary invites attendees to bring a covered dish and enjoy fellowship with neighbors. A short business meeting will follow lunch.
Ex students and families are invited to a Dozier School reunion on Saturday May 24 at Mitchell's Restaurant Shamrock. Activities begin at 10 a.m. All interested persons are urged to attend to renew old friendships and meet new ones.
The Plymouth Cemetery Association will hold a business meeting and a 10 am Memorial Day work day on Monday May 26. An association spokesperson urged a large turnout. Contributions to the Plymouth Cemetery Fund should be mailed to Bonnie Guthrie Rt. 1 Box 42 Wellington TX 79095.
Collingsworth Public Library invites readers to join a free Summer Reading Club with registration on May 29 and 30 at the library. The program features reading incentives games activities programs prizes and a summer of fun with thousands of titles to choose from. Reading skills help but are not required as Vikki Decker the librarian promotes instant rewards and lifetime benefits.
The Wellington Leader will be closed Friday May 23 1997 for Memorial Day. The office will reopen Monday May 26 to serve customers. Memorial Day services are at 11 a.m. at the veteran memorial on the courthouse square. readers are urged to attend.
Wellington Skyrockets meet Abernathy High Antelopes in an area round playoff game Saturday at 3 p.m. at Tascosa Rebel Field Amarillo. Tim Allen-coached Wellington, 9-9, faces senior pitcher Patilla, an 18-10 Abernathy squad led by Ronnie Gardner with strong regional playoff pedigree.
Memorial Day events will be held Monday May 26 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Monument on the courthouse square. Glynn Moore Post 6439 VFW and American Legion members organize with Leonard Kujawski leading and SSG Kent Riley assisting. Memorial address by Jack Winslett with Taps by Raymond Horton and Greg Coza. Flowers placed by Truett Holland Bill Owens Kathryn Barjenbruch and Oma Nored. Janet Birkey provides special music. Public urged to attend and remember those who sacrificed liberty.
The annual Buddy Poppy sale will be held Friday May 23 1997 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at C H Pharmacy and Parsons Drug Store with VFW Ladies Auxiliary volunteers at both locations. The event marks the 75th anniversary of the Buddy Poppy and honors veterans while aiding widows and orphans.
The Texas Water Development Board awarded eight matching Agricultural Conservation Grants totaling $46,889 to conservation districts. Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District in Collingsworth County received $12,092 to buy electronic surveying systems for district programs focused on water conservation and water quality testing.
Hedley CISD board meets May 6 1997 to canvass May 3 election results and swear in Tracy Sanders Rhonda Shaw and Cary Don Neeley for unexpired terms. Cary Neeley remains president and Mike Wallendorff vice president with Carole Ward secretary. Carrie McWilliams hired as football and track coach also to teach science and math salary 4500 above state base. vote 6 1.
The 1996 97 top eighth grade students across area districts are announced. Wellington hosts 47 eighth graders with graduation May 22 at 7 30 p.m. Valedictorian Nikki Sims leads with 5 0260 GPA. salutatorian Todd Collins has 5 0140. Other Wellington top ten include Erin Lemons Kendra Allred Tanner Jeffrey and others. Summerwood Junior High holds May 22 8 p.m. graduation. valedictorian Jill Henard GPA 94 3750. salutatorian Sunni Jo Stages GPA 93 0000. Hedley plans May 23 6 30 p.m. to graduate 11 students. Lana Wallendorff is valedictorian. The report notes area schools celebrate academic achievement among eighth graders.
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