Wellington Leader notes parade, festival support and new Meat Processing owner
Melanie Oren thanks Wellington Leader advertisers for funding the festival and supporting youth and Skyrockets. She recalls Crosbyton trip, deer and cattle sighting, and a home game against Hollis. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday with free balloons, Elvis rumors from WSB, a dragon, and a welcome to Scott Cooper, new A E Meat Processing owner on 8th Street.
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Wellington Leader Briefs and Community Notes 1948
Enrollment figures show approximately 1 075 students in Wellington schools across high, junior high, East Ward, Loco Ward and Booker T Washington School. Health drive records 1565 x-rays with 65 positives. Skyrockets open 1948 season against Perryton. coach Bray begins rugged workouts. Fire on Mill Iron Ranch burns 4 miles, city budget rises to 121 440.30 for 1958 59 with tax and water rate changes.
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