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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

4

Shields Family Holds Second Annual Picnic at Ellison Park

The Shields family reunion was held Sunday, July 21, in Ellison Park, Wellington, the second annual gathering with plans for 1988. Guests included Mrs. A. Shields of Dozier, the oldest attendee, plus numerous relatives from Tennessee, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, such as Langford of Celina, Tenn, Jimmie Shields of Stinnett, and Bill Shields of Wellington.

Shields Ellison Park Wellington A. 3. Shields Dozier Familly Wil Hi Aan Langton Ee Lerman Ce- Hina Tennessee Ahienis Bill Horton Layne Jennie Noes Hollis Della Donna A. J. Shields San Jon N.M Benton Shields Willow Okla A. F. Wischkaemper Phillip Slaton Ted Shields Carey Jimmie Shields Stinnett Russ Meier Melinda Abilene Jerry Pritchard Charles Shields Keith Kenneth Shamrock Langford Celina Tenn Zera Phillips el Paso C. H. Caperton Robert Oldham Worth Shields Summerwood Tom Crabtree Obie White Quail Warren Carter Paul Bell Dana Carroll Nunnelley Lynn Carla Bill Shields

Coleman Family Holds Annual Reunion Here July Fourteenth

The Coleman family reunion was held Sunday July 14 at Burn Handley Community Center. The gathering includes descendants of John S. and Sarah Coleman, records dating to 1958, and attendance from relatives across several states and local families.

Coleman Family Coleman Burn Handley John 5 Sarah Coleman A. J. Laycock Shamrock Sallie Lenox Everett, Wash Marie Shaw Guy Bell Byron Judy Amarillo

Shower Honors Shirley Hicks Bride Elect of Gilmore

A shower honoring Miss Shirley Hicks, bride elect of Michael Gilmore, was held Saturday July 27 at the home of Mrs. Roy Thomason with many hostesses. Yellow gladioli decorated the table and guests visited from three to five. Also noted are a California trip of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nelson and relatives visiting from Phoenix and Lynwood.

Shirley Hicks Michael Gilmore Roy Thomason D. C. Thomason C. A. Winton Buddy Yarbrough Elmer Hiett Lynn Jenkins L. A. Davis Hubert Bowen Lewis Green Earl Hunter Cecil Browning Les White Dorothy Robertson Miss Robertson Miss Hicks Charles Seeley L. A. Gilmore Winton Janet Bell Doris Simpson Jack Nelson California Billy Nelson Bell, Calif J. D. Bledsoe Lynwood J. R. White Dusty and Clay Phoenix, Ariz

Norwood HDC Chooses Texas Trip and New Officers

Sumnerwood Home Demonstration Club met July 23 with Mrs. J. S. Carrell host. Members plan a group trip to Palo Duro to see Texas instead of August picnic. New officers elected: President Mrs. J. L. Alexander, Vice Mrs. Lillie Bradley, Secretary-Treasurer and Reporter Mrs. Jack Lowry, Council Delegate Mrs. C. J. Bradley, Parliamentarian Mrs. Fred Johnson.

Texas Palo Duro J. L. Alexander Lillie Bradley Jack Lowry C. J. Bradley Fred Johnson John Simpson Alexander Lowry Carrell

Patterson Family Reunion Held With Fish Fry and Barbecue

Wellington hosts the Patterson family reunion from July 26 to 28 at the National Guard Armory. The Little family of McAlister organized a fish fry and Sunday barbecue attended by members from six states and many relatives listed by name. Officers elected include Alfred Patterson president and Bill Little vice president with numerous attendees from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, California, and South Dakota.

Childress Minnie Patterson Hobbs N.M Lucy Patterson Kiowa Okla McAlister Willard Little Jim Little Kenneth Hill Alfred Patterson Bill Little Stuart J. B. Guill McLean Jack Brown Amarillo Frank Armstrong Ollie Thom

Quail YH YF Honors Walkers Farewell Event

The Quail Young Farmers and Young Homemakers hosted an ice cream supper bidding farewell to Mr and Mrs Albert Walker. They receive gift certificates from the clubs for their move to Rhome where he becomes a grade school principal, with departure planned around August 15.

Quail Albert Walker Quail Home Economics Mr. Walker Loyd Langley Supt E. P. Haynie

Sarapalius Elected Texas FFA President at Lubbock Convention

Sarapalius of Clarendon was elected President of the Texas Future Farmers of America Association at the 40th annual convention in Lubbock. Arlene Lucas was named Texas FFA Sweetheart 1968 00. The event drew over 5000 delegates and featured awards for public speaking talent and national officer nominees.

FFA Bill Sarapalius Clarendon Junior College Boys Ranch Texas Future Farmers of America Arlene Lucas Pasadena Texas Clarendon Cal Farley Boys Ranch Ffa Texas Future Farmers of America Association Lubbock Sack Lucas Texas Ffa Sarapalius Guy Finsted Bob Burns Cartizo Springs Douglas Reid Jerry Harbour Comanche Lowell Catlett Dalhart Larry King Anson Danny Burns Pittsburg Kansas City King

BEPW Outlines Individual Goals At Dinner Meeting

Business and Professional Women's Club members heard a program on personal, club, and district goals during the July 23 dinner meeting. Mrs. Pearl Aaron and Mrs. Jack Lowry directed the event. Mrs. Rob Isbell reported on the District 10 planning session in Vernon on July 14.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Pearl Aaron Jack Lowry Paul Schaub Lowry Rob Isbell Vernon Aaron Henry Langford Schaub Tommie Lowrie Irving

Bowen Reunion Brought Family From Plainview Amarillo

Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen Kevin Monty and Shelley of Plainview and Mrs Doug Seale and Sandra spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Melvin Seale to attend the Bowen reunion. Mr and Mrs Gene Burrous of Amarillo visited Sunday with her father J B Trew.

Charles Bowen Kevin Monty Shelley Plainview Doug Seale Sandra Melvin Seale Bowen Gene Burrous Amarillo J. B. Trew

Summer Recital Promises Student Piano and Vocal Pieces

Mes Peters invites the public to an outdoor summer recital at Mrs Allen Peters home. Students will perform piano selections by Richter Thomson Bach and others plus vocal solos and duets with Mrs Peters. Debuts include guitar numbers by Fires and a medley program feature.

Mes. Peters Allen J. Peters Aoe Tipton Miller Jeffry Bradley Richter Jewel Sosa Thompson Jacquelyn Bradley Tscheikowski Derik Jones Eckstein Guard J. S. Bach Mrs. Peters Joyner Judy Chandler Ellenmerich Reinecke Montague Debbie Denny MacDowell Annabelle Harris Schumann Dan Fires Dominique Mozart Smokey

Rebekahs Host School Monday In Lovings Kindness Lodge

Rebekah Lodge members plan a school of instruction Monday August 5 attended by three lodges from Wellington Shamrock and Chil dress Lodge No 289. Mrs Isbell secretary says a fun session will follow with Noble Grand Mrs Rogers of Wellington.

Rebekah Lodge Rob Isbell Jewell Rabo Loving Kindness Lounge Shamrock Wellington Childress Lodge Isbell the Rogers Is Noble Wellington Lodge

Van Pelts Host Relatives During Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs G E Van Pelt hosted relatives including Olan and Mary Alexander from Tulsa James and Jim Van Pelt and John from Amarillo Newell and June Van Pelt Sandi Susan and Joel from Alamosa Colorado Don Van Pelt Neil and Valerie from Wellington plus granddaughter and David Oates of Denton and Mack McCaskill of Amarillo for a recent visit.

Irving Betty Mulder Geneva Kay Julie Rita Susan Hedley Nathan E. Patterson Hobbs N.M T. J. Ely Pittsburg Okla Bill Little Stuart J. T. Harlin Marya Lorana Oklahoma City Richard Williams Ranchelle Lynn Moore George Little Allen Kenneth Hill Darren McAlister Willard Little Kiowa Roy Craven LeGrand Calif Johnny Patterson Sandie Brenda Greg Lisa Hereford Leon Patterson Shamrock Molly Whitfield Hurst Jerry Leon Kimmel Fort Worth C. E. Armstrong Rapid City S.D Homer Bell Liberal Kan Sharon and Sealy Smith Tell Brandon Bell Webster Viola Childers Childress Mary J. Patterson T. H. Patterson Tommy Patterson Memphis Jim Chansler Amarillo Buster Painter Martha Bolden Groom James Cordell Billy Eddie Jimmy Ronnie Brown el Paso F. E. Patterson Hobbis Susan Hamby Jack Brown Johnny Jackie J. B. Guill McLean Twanna Jean Burrow Wayside Jim Little Jerry Shorty Hartman Silverton G. K. Patterson A. C. Patterson Virgil Patterson Pam Bart Earl Patterson Teresa Kathy Kirk Lee Roy Belew Joe Paul Phillip Tracey P. J. White Rod Pat Jan George Patterson Pete Hartman Wellington G. E. van Pelt Olan Alexander Tulsa James van Pelt Jim John En] Mra Newell van Pelt Sandi Joel Alamosa Colo Don van Pelt Neil Valerie David Oates Denton G. E. (Mack) McCaskill

Dwight Family Returns From Grand Canyon Vacation

Mr and Mrs Robert Dwight with Robbie and Ruthie of Sumner wood returned after a short vacation to Grand Canyon Arizona.

Robert Dwight Robbie and Ruthie Sumnerwood Grand Canyon, Ariz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elaine Cannon Idalou Dudley Coleman Sabrina Ft. Sill Jim Ray Alethea J.D Wood Coleman Ola Wall John Coleman Richard Randall Sims Dee Coleman Frank Coleman Jess Coleman Sarah Max Doug Norwood Sumnerwood Home Demonstration Club Raymond Patton Denver Er Mra Pal Wauver Johnny Brock Drew Brock Patterson Mis Travis McGuire, Jr Leslie Pullman, Wash Wayman Moody Mrs Travis McGuire, Sr The Dairy Mart _ Highway 88 Will and Jean Williams BEPW Wilkins Furniture Wilkins Shep and Fave Wilkins Furniture Ras Wou Avoase Rebekahs Bill Leach Houston Ed Ward Thomas Nursing Home Louise Templeton Dayland Bollinger Gay, Lester Carrie Beth Elk City Fred, Barbara, Allen, Sharon and Suzanne WHS Polaroid Eastman Parsons Sandy Parsons Jr
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