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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1973

Page

4

Look to the Brighter Side Rotary Talk

District Governor Marshall Fromby urged Ton Rotary members to focus on the brighter side of America. He praised national affluence, urged gratitude for postwar luxuries, and urged pride in profit and enterprise while stressing youth economic understanding.

Rotary Marshall Fromby Plainview Wellington Rotary Club Formby America College and University Coordinating Board For Texas

Early County settler Mrs. J. W. Brooks dies at Abernathy

Mrs. Pearl Starkey Brooks aged 83 near birthday, longtime Abernathy resident and Plymouth settler, died August 24 after a three month illness. Survived by five children, a brother Oran Starkey, and several sisters. Funeral held August 27 in Abernathy.

J.W. Brooks Abernathy Pearl Starkey T.B. Starkey Plymouth Harold Wilbarger County Brooks Pauline Keough Vallacito Lake Colorado Jackie Sur Lisenby Wilella Ball Latchbock Evelyn Pipkin San Angelo Marshall Brooks Dallas Oran Starkey Lhive Alrs. WM. Boston Wah. Brown Greenville Rose Stinson Lake Havasu City Arizona

Two Couples Return From Motorcycle Trip To New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. Oran Starkey and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sweat completed a motorcycle vacation in northern New Mexico. They started at Ra Lon, then Red River staying in a cabin owned by Mrs Sweat’s brother in Fort Worth. Taos was final stop. Weather was cold with rain slowing travel.

Oran Starkey Dick Sweat New Mexico Ra- Lon Red River Taos

Quail News reports visits and college move ins

Mrs G T Stephens and family visited in Spearman with their daughter and son in law Lee Phillips and sons Toby and Terry. Amy Amatillo eye checkup for Phillips father with good report. three month follow up. Several families crossed through, including Benny Carson and Anthony from College Station for a month’s visit. Dormitory moves at Clarendon College for multiple students for fall term. Local families hosted and traveled over Labor Day weekend with trips to Amarillo and Cameron Canyon.

GT. Stephens Spearman Lee Phillips Toby Terry Benny Carson Anthony College Station

Lowe Receives Degree from Texas Tech in 1972

Andy Lowe earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University in Lubbock after summer sessions. He and wife Linda returned to Wellington and joined Hay Camp Country Club. His major was physical education with a history minor. He lettered twice for the Red Raiders and won the Defensive Fighting Heart Award. A knee injury in the 1972 season sidelined him last year.

Andy Lowe Texas Tech University Lubbock Linda Wellington Hay Camp Country Club Lowe Texas Tech Red Raiders Raiders Double T Association Association of Christian Athletes

Family Visit Over Labor Day Highlights Local Ties

Dennis Denney of Lubbock and his wife and daughter from Bakersfield visited relatives in the area over Labor Day weekend including James Hale and Mrs Coleman Fike. Denney is district manager for Paymaster Gins with a territory reaching Clarendon and Memphis. The spring semester Honor Roll includes Mrs Lowe, a dental assistant, employed by Dr Ron Smith. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Lowe and Wellington High School graduate.

Marshall Denney Lubbock Debbie Denney Bakerfield Calif James Hale Coleman Fike Denney Bakersfield Paymaster Gins Clarendon Memphis Lowe Ron Smith Bill Lowe Wellington High School

Lunchroom Menus from September School Week

Table of daily meals lists menus for Monday to Friday with items like Barbecued feet on a bun and cheese sticks, Crispy Turkey Tacos with lettuce and tomato, baked ham with sides, beef vegetable soup, and a hamburger on a bun. Includes sides such as cantaloupe, beans, milk options, and assorted breads and desserts.

Grocery List Fragment Includes Produce and Dairy

A fragment lists items such as lettuce and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, drapes, and four pints of milk or chocolate milk, indicating a mixed shopping set.

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Mr. Brooks G. T. Stephens Joel Ross James R. Ross Gary Alston Ray Alston Terry Canada Roy Canada Laron Peters Richard Peters Clar Endon Dunlet College Dim Ingram Claude Lonnie Neeley Raymond Batton Mes Jerry Barton Austin Gary Barton Stacy Amarillo Durant Melnnis Guymon Oklahoma Labor Day Greenbelt Lake Leroy Robinson Cathy Richard and Dan A.L. Robinson Bill Tarter Delmo Risley Jill Derek Cameron Canyon Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Ted Savage Baptist Church Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Pat Burke Conoco Collingsworth County Fair Langford Brothers Billy Jimmy Bobby Tech Dennys Young Fashions Bacon Eagle Brand Kim Tokay California Wilson Corn King Franks Jelic S&h City Grocery Maryland Club
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