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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1990
Page
12
Dodson Church of the Nazarene announces Vacation Bible School and Children’s Crusade from Monday June 4 through Friday June 8 with 9 to 11 a.m. sessions and a parade enrollment on Saturday June 2 at 11 a.m. Downtown parade allows bikes three wheelers or walking. Rev. Terry Roediger of Ft Worth leads the week with puppets and stories. Friday night June 8 at 7 p.m. concludes the events.
Wellington Care Center introduces Ava Van Pelt in room 2A. Weekly events include Mac Murry game wins, bean bag prizes for Eva Needham, Mary Stevenson and Celia Johnson, with volunteers Lelon Downs Bessie Tucker and Elise Wilson. Services feature Bible studies, sing along led by Lola Estes and pianist Ruth Wilhelm. Visitation reports show numerous family and friend visits, and a weekend cookout hosted by chef Bill Anderson with hamburger and hot dog menu.
First Baptist Church Pan Fork Encampment hosts a children’s day camp for ages one through three on Thursday June 7 led by Rev Derwin Comer with Rev Jeff Messer of First Baptist McLean in charge. a senior adult day camp follows on Friday June 8 directed by Von Tatum of the Top of Texas Baptist Association with further details to be announced.
Jim and Jody Pearson of Stamford Nebraska will present an evening of gospel music at First Christian Church Monday June 4 at 7 30 p m Their easy listening country western style features a full time ministry of praise and encouragement through concerts at churches rodeos and county fairs A love offering will be received all are invited to attend in Wellington.
Warren Merrell led the Valley Track Team at the State Meet in Austin on May 12, winning the 3200 meters in 9:51.8 and the mile in 4:27.4. The team finished third with 29 points. Merrell signed with Sam Houston University on May 23, after graduating May 25, with strong support from his family in Quitaque.
The 1st Annual Old Route 66 Poker Run car rally in McLean starts 8:00 a.m. with briefing at 8:30 in the Bank of Commerce Lot. 46 mile course on and off Route 66, first seven places prize cash plaques, entry fee. Parade at 2:00 p.m. Also June 9 McLean Craft Fair opens at 9:00 a.m. at 117 E. 1st Street with crafts and vendors, food booths in town and park, plus a Flapper contest rodeo and dance in the evening. Call numbers for info.
Winners were named in three barrel race categories held Saturday May 26, alongside the Collingsworth County Centennial Bull riding event. Open division winners were Sonya Holder and Donna Tippen second with Kellye Oswalt third and Linda Brewer fourth. Ann Lowe cited a holiday weekend and school activity closures for a smaller crowd.
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