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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1998
Page
1
A temporary emergency curfew for residents under 18, in effect since January 13, is being reviewed. A public hearing at City Hall on Monday, June 1, will invite comments on possibly making the rule permanent. Authorities say the curfew aids safety and community wellbeing.
The Sumnerwood Ex-students announce a reunion on Saturday July 11 1998 with a 11 a.m. business session and a noon meal. An afternoon of visiting and class meetings follows, plus Friday night gatherings at the Shamrock Community Building. They seek address, occupation, and family updates and donations of annuals to complete a set.
Memorial Day services were held at the Veterans Monument on the courthouse square to honor fallen service members. Bill Owens led the program as commander with post members, A. J. Fires led the Pledge, Janet Birkey sang, and wreaths were placed by Harold Caldwell, Jack Winslett, Kathryn Barjenbruch, and Oma Nored. Raymond Horton played Taps, noting his service past.
At Wellington High School graduation students received numerous scholarships from diverse groups. Jeremy Sain earned several awards including the John Birkey Sr Memorial and Frederic Schmidt Memorial scholarships, plus $500 Pantex and other $3000 yearly TTU endowments. Molly Johnson, valedictorian, received a $1000 Glen Warrick Memorial Scholarship and a Naval ROTC scholarship to cover four years at UTA, among others.
Ethel Breeding Coleman 91 died May 26 1998 at Collingsworth General Hospital Wellington. Funeral 2 pm May 30 Bowie Street Church of Christ with ministers Gaylord Cook Haun Kite and Tom Anderson officiating. Burial in North Fairview Cemetery Wellington Adams Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers include Kyle Coleman Richard Sims Randall Sims Ralph Owens Carroll Nunnelley Mack Saied Bill Hatch Harshel Tyler. Honorary pallbearers include American Legion Boys and Girls State members and Attorney General's Youth Conference members. Mrs Coleman helped form and finance led Kids Baseball since the 1960s and 15 years as finance chair. Born October 11 1907 in McLean to W W and Mattie Breeding. Married John Coleman September 2 1928. Abra farm long in Breeding family near Abilene filming site. Known to Texas Legislators.
In a press release from the Collingsworth County Courthouse, Veterans Service Officer Elvis Pitts resigns effective May 31. During the vacancy veterans may contact County Judge Jim Forrester at Room 11 on the courthouse’s second floor or call 447 5408 for veteran services.
Toby Tarver, a former Skyrocket standout, is named to the North Team for the 49th McDonald’s Greenbelt All-Star Football Classic on June 13 at Fair Park Stadium Childress. He earned multiple district honors as a receiver and defensive back and holds track and basketball recognitions.
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