Brown Memorial Library Dedication at First Baptist Wellington
The First Baptist Church of Wellington dedicated the Brown Memorial Christian Library on Sunday August 30 at 2 p.m. Attendees sang hymns and heard remarks from Paul Schaub, Doris Stallings, Rubye Hodges, and others. The ceremony stressed the library’s community-wide accessibility and ongoing commitment.
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First Baptist Church of
Wellington
New Brown Memorial Christian Library
Paul Schaub
Brown
First Baptist Church
Doris Stallings
Rubye Hodges
Hubert Brooks
Harry Stallings
Truman Ledbetter
Dollie Mae Wilson
Derwin Comer
Old Settler's Reunion Planned With Luncheon and Registration
The Old Settler's Reunion is scheduled for Saturday September 12 at the Senior Citizens Center 702 East Avenue. Registration starts at 9 a.m. followed by a covered dish luncheon at noon meat donated by the Old Settler's.
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Old Settler's
Senior Citizens Center
East Avenue
Old Seutler's
Dozier Church of Christ Gospel Meeting Set
The Dozier Church of Christ will host a gospel meeting on September 26, 1998. Speaker will be Preacher Shawn Zyback of Allison, Texas. Evening worship is at 7 30 p.m. Sunday services are at 10 45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Dozier Church of Christ
Shawn Zyback
Allison
Texas
St Marys Day Celebration Planned at St Marys Church
St Marys Catholic Church the Panhandles oldest parish invites all to a Sept 13 11 am to 2 pm St Marys Day in Clarendon. Enjoy hamburgers games raffles a country store and crafts for families. Proceeds fund a Parish Hall. Call 874 2846 for tickets.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Panhandle
Clarendon
Health fair features Smokey Bear at Wellington event
The Wellington Elementary School gym hosted the annual Health Fair on August 27 sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service Collingsworth County. Agencies present included the Sheriff’s Department, DA’s Office, Child Protective Services, Texas Commission for the Blind, Panhandle Commission for the Deaf, Wellington Fire Department, Texas Forest Service, Collingsworth General Hospital, 911 agency, Harrington Cancer Center, and EMS. Smoky Bear and Reddy Teddy visited as the highlights for the 441 students and 59 adults from the Wellington Independent School District.
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Bear
Smokey the Bear
Texas Agriculture Extension Service
Chelsea Massey
Wellington Elementary
Wellington
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Collingsworth County
Texas Commission For the Blind
Panhandle
Commission For the Deaf
Texas Forest Service
Collingsworth General Hospital
Harrington Cancer Center
Emergency Medical Service
Smoky Bear
Reddy Teddy
Wellington Independent School
Wellington Council Sets 1998 Tax Rate at Effective Level
Wellington City Council held a special session to set the 1998 tax rate at the effective level of 23017, noting valuation base shifts mean the rate must fall as values rise and confirming no rate increase. Also approved a certificate of deposit investment policy with Wellington State Bank for over 300000. Attendees included Mayor Gary Brewer City Manager Jon Sessions and City Secretary Sherrie Dunlap. aldermen Kevin Needham Dark Green and Willie Grayson. The next meeting is Sept 21 at 7 pm. no Sept 7 session.
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Wellington
Burn Handley Community Center
Jon Sessions
Sessions
Wellington State Bank
Gary Brewer
Sherrie Dunlap
Kevin Needham
Willie Grayson
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Tickets on Sale Now
The Wellington Chamber announces the annual banquet on October 6, 1998 at Burn Handley Community Center with Ray Stone as host. Tickets from $17.50 to include five football autographs and banquet entry, plus door prizes and future displays at the first home game September 11.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Cowboys
Ray Stone
Chamber
Rodney Reeves
Burn Handley Community Center
Wellington
Reeves
Hollis
Put Your Stamp On History at Wellington Post Office
Rodney Reeves announces a Sept. 10 event at the Wellington Post Office in collaboration with the Collingsworth County Museum. Beginning at 10 a.m. attendees will hear a speaker about Wellington in the 1930s and life then, followed by a first day cancellation for a 1930s Celebrate the Century series featuring Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Empire State Building, Life magazine’s first issue, and the 1936 bestseller era.
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Rodney Reeves
Wellington
Collingsworth County Museum
United States
Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Empire State Building
Life Magazine
Ice cream sale at Collingsworth County Museum parade
The Collingsworth County Museum plans a homemade ice cream sale in front of the museum during the parade. Envelopes featuring a Collingsworth County history afghan will also be for sale.
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Collingsworth County Museum
Collingsworth County
First Christian Church Dedicates Foundation for New Worship Facility
First Christian Church members dedicate the foundation for their new worship facility with World Mission Builders from Miami OK assisting. Edwin Thomas leads the project as crews raise the frame and auditorium walls. Local ministers and longtime members Marie Smith and Leatha Thomas are highlighted as the work proceeds with a formal dedication to be announced upon completion.
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World Mission Builders
Miami, OK
Edwin Thomas
Marie Smith
Rhuia Ketchum
Leatha Thomas
Lois Parson
Elise Wilson
Powell
Kent Riley
Riley
Fhat United
Met Methodiat Chu
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Old Settler's Reunion
Smokey Bear
Judicial District Attorney's Office
Child Protective Service Board
Dale Dunlap
Saunna Blacksher
Council
Troy Aikman
FCC
Foundation
First Christian Church
Areca
Spence Moore
Roy Barringer
Dennis Abell
Brother Abell
Wayne Duhon
Houston
Mission Builder
World Mission Group
Mission
George Ruffner
Yeas
Duhon
City Hall
First Christian
Tous Stargwide
Tom Sherlen
Paphandle Evangelistic
Duhton
Ruffner
Merle Powerl
John Carson
Tommy Thomas
Pat Gulley
Dick Bowell
Gordon Maddox
Memphis Christi
New First Christian Church
Weney Gulley
Charlie Hartman
Chris Day
Jake Dunlap
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