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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1983

Page

2

Ricky Martinez Fund and Booth Set for Wellington Youth

An account for 18-year-old Ricky Martinez has been opened at Wellington State Bank and City State Bank to cover hospital and medical costs after a hit-and-run. Donations can be made to the Ricky Martinez Account. A Ricky Martinez Booth will run at the Home Grown Fun Fair on September 10 with proceeds benefiting the fund. Additional booths are planned to raise funds.

Ricky Martinez Wellington State Bank City State Bank Wellington Duncan

CIC Classes Remain Open With Additional Registration

Mrs. Melvin Cardwell announced Clarendon College will offer Tuesday night child psychology 204 and College Algebra 113, and Thursday night data processing 205 with typing 113 possibly moved. More members needed for Monday sociology 212 social issues and Wednesday nutrition 113. registration is Thursday Sept 1 at 7 p.m. Tuition scales with hours, books extra.

Melvin Cardwell Clarendon College Wellington Cardwell

City Receives 12596 Tax Rebate From State Comptroller

The City of Wellington received a check for 12596.37 dollars as a rebate on the city sales tax, issued through the office of State Comptroller Bob Bullock.

Wellington Office of State Comptroller Bob Bullock

Lions Hunt Terrapin Race at Home Grown Fun Fair

Wellington Lions Club will sponsor its annual terrapin race at the Collingsworth County Home Grown Fun Fair on Saturday September 10 at Ellison Park. The 1:30 p.m. event invites participants to pay five dollars per terrapin and choose a racing terrapin or have the club pick one.

Wellington Lions Club Collingsworth County Candy Reyes Ellison Park Reyes Lions Club

Fourmentin To Exhibit at Tri-State Fair

Patricia Fourmentin 4-H member will show two calves in the Tri State Fair Junior Steer Show from Sept. 2 to 5. Her Semintal cross steer weighs about 700 pounds in feeder calf. her purebred Hereford, 950 pounds, in market class. The pair are first-time exhibitors with calves bred by and from Martin Herefords at Panhandle. Patricia is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fourmentin and has shown steers at Wellington and in state shows.

Patricia Fourmentin Don Reeves Patricia Martin Herefords Panhandle Richard Fourmentin Wellington

Old Settlers Reunion Set For Sept 9 At RSVP Center

The Collingsworth County Old Settlers plan a Sept. 9 gathering after the county fair parade at 702 East Avenue RSVP Center. County residents 25 years or longer qualify. attendees may register before the parade. A noon basket lunch and plaques for top distance traveled, oldest resident, oldest attendee, and most grandchildren will be awarded.

Old Settlers Rsvp Center Collingsworth County East Avenue

Darla Sain Memorial Fund Established At Wellington Bank

The Darla Sain Memorial Fund has been set up at Wellington State Bank to assist her family with expenses incurred at her death. Checks to the fund should be made out to the Darla Sain Memorial Fund. Mrs. Sain died Thursday, August 25.

Darla Sain Wellington

Neven Flashes of Silence Make Conversation Delightful

Quote attributed to Sydney Smith about subtle quiet aiding dialogue. This tiny item notes the writer’s remark on speech and listening, reflecting 19th century wit. The line highlights the power of restraint in conversation and social ease.

Neven Sydney Smith

Weekly school cafeteria menu from September dates

Monday to Friday meals list includes breakfast and lunch items with beverages. Entries cover juice, milk, cereals, toast, waffles, fish, barbecue, pizza, soups, sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, cakes, casseroles, and assorted sides across five days in September. Entrees vary from fish to beef pizza to ham and beans.

The Average Car Idling Gas Use Note

The statement notes that an average car uses 1.6 ounces of gasoline for each minute it idles, highlighting fuel waste during idle time and potential implications for emissions and fuel economy.

Kids Crusade Under Way at Assembly God

Harold and Patty Stone of Ft. Worth lead a Kids Crusade for ages 5 through 12 at the Assembly of God with puppet shows Bible stores music and an offering contest. It began Monday Aug 29 and runs 7 p.m. through Thursday Sept 1 per Rev. Larry Boyd. Wimbledon allowed professional players to compete starting in 1968.

Assembly-God Harold and Patty Stone Ft. Worth Kids Crusade The Assembly of God Larry Boyd

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