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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1998
Page
2
In Jules Verne's tale five Civil War escapees survive by shedding ballast on a balloon, learning to discard nonessentials to stay aloft. The pastor links this to Hebrews 12:1 urging readers to cast off hindrances and entangling sins to live more faithfully.
Sponsored by Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce the Salt Fork Red Chili Cook Off takes place on Saturday Sept 12 1998 at Ellison Park contestants check in at 8 am booths set up judged on chili and display with best chili prize 75 and Cultured Coyote Award for best show theme Pioneer Days judges announce winners at 1 30 pm all chili must be made from scratch no pre mixes sellers may offer chili to the public entry fee 30 per team contact Leslie Schnaufer for details
A community note highlights 1930s pop culture with Gone With the Wind and Monopoly, and celebrates Wellington receiving a first day special cancellation. The Collingsworth County Museum offers a limited 500 envelope keepsake depicting 1930s life, while a church service closes with calls to open eyes and a postevent reception.
Texas DPS urges safe holiday travel with pretrip planning driver sobriety and alertness, ample travel time and space, and correct seat belt use. Trooper Snider emphasizes first aid kits, rested condition, and avoiding distractions amid holiday traffic.
A lengthy roster of citizens from Shamrock to Lubbock is listed, naming dozens of residents and several from Amarillo and surrounding towns. The compilation includes multiple first and last names across communities, without accompanying events or actions.
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