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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2002
Page
3
A reflective line celebrates creative individuals who sense eternity in small moments. It suggests a gift found when artists identify with the deeper puzzles of life and art, offering a quiet, philosophical encouragement to pursue inspired insight.
A community program titled Grand Old Opera will be held at the Dozier community building Friday night November 21 hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill King. The event features multiple acts including the Bill King family and bands from Erick and McLean in Oklahoma as well as local performers. Separately, Wellington sheriffs report two cars stolen over the weekend with a 1951 Pontiac missing from Mickey Kendrick’s driveway and a 1951 Plymouth abandoned near Miss Opalegram, both keys left in them. Authorities warn residents to secure vehicles as thefts rise with harsher times. Indictments were returned by the Grand Jury in a two day session including forgery charges against Monroe Ritchie, a murder charge against Bernice Starr, and embezzlement counts against Charles Gordon. In November 1962 reports note burned cotton largely out and harvest yields improving with two to three quarters bale per irrigated acre. Community drives include toy collection for needy children led by Rotary Club, Future Farmers and Future Homemakers with distribution planned on Christmas Eve. A book drive supports a youthful school library initiative in Wellington with emphasis on elementary collections. In 1972 Wellington schools announce coaching resignations of Jim Forrester and Dick Hamilton, with Joe Childress, 86, a longtime night officer, passing away in Wichita Falls. Red Cross style trades day promotions and Santa Claus visits accompany merchants’ Christmas programs. A 1982 report highlights Wellington’s Bi-District football win and local commerce recognitions. City employees receive an 10 percent wage increase effective December 1, while retirement funds retain city contributions.
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