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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
3
Miss Vernice Braboy became Mrs W T Hazlewood in a July 9 ceremony at Dr G L Yates’s residence in Amarillo with Dr Yates officiating. The couple plan a brief honeymoon in New Mexico and Colorado before settling at 1404 Pierce Street, Amarillo.
A slumber party at Mrs. W. W. McClaskey's home honored the Intermediate BYPU members of the Baptist Church. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening and a delicious breakfast the next morning. Attendees included Alice Johnston, Jo Vrances, Fain, Irma Karnes, Myrtle Fite, Josephine Moulton, Loleate McClure, Jessie Horn, Juanita Tucker, Pauline and Juanita Duke, Oleta Graham, Dorothy Sullivan and Dora Elizabeth MecClaskey.
The Telephone Company held a picnic for Miss Marie Reid who has left to become chief operator in Littlefield. Guests attended from multiple families and towns, presenting gifts as games and a supper were enjoyed at Buck Creek.
The Intermediate B T S met at Helen Childress home Friday for a social evening. Games were played and refreshments served to a group including Inez Smith Lot tia Akard Florence Tucker Phila Price Jimmie Clement Kathleen Leggitt Virginia Lee Fortenberry and others with sponsors Mrs J E Mattox Robert Breedlove and Conner Smith.
The Rolla Club gathered with Mrs Floyd on Tuesday for a quilting session. Guests included Mrs Vi Williams, Mrs BoeW. sea Mray, Mrs O'Rear, Mrs Huffman, Mrs Hobbs, Mrs Shumate, and several others as they completed two quilts and enjoyed refreshments.
Miss Pauline Coe entertained the Queen of Hearts Club last Thursday evening with a red and white themed ice course and a lively bridge session. Attendants included Dorothy Strong, Iane Lucas, Imogene Wynn, Donna Downey, Virginia Weber, Grace Moore, Mary Frances Templeton, Florence Phillips, Vivian Porter, Margaret Campbell of Dallas, Ellen Mae Williams, Marie Fulmer, Virginia Curry, Mrs. Robert Lucas, and the hostess. The next gathering will be hosted by Miss Virginia Curry.
Mrs Ross Wilkerson and Mrs Bob Glenn honored their niece Billy Louise Fisher with a birthday party on her twelfth birthday last Thursday afternoon July 27. Outdoor games were played from 4 to 6 pm and guests were served cake and ice cream. Attending were Barbara Morgan Nora Glenn Cecilia Shields Virginia Hogan Marie Harrel Lora Lee Longino Moretta Melton Conrad Melton Glyn Moore Jimmy Maddox Frank Cook Aren Hurst Billy Louise Fisher honoree and the hostesses.
Cross Roads school will start its term on Monday August 7 announced by principal Raymond Wilson. Teachers listed include Raymond Wilson Mrs J Clark Mrs Bill Henderson and trustees C A Barton EB Wy Carter Bob Keller.
Miss Emalyne Blevins and Mr Leon Coleman wed June 9 in Altus with Rev J W Hall officiating. The bride wore a white flat crepe dress and is the daughter of J E Blevins of Quail. The groom is the son of Mrs L Coleman of Dozier. They reside with Mrs S L Coleman in Dozier.
Friday evening Miss Tone Lucas entertained honoring her house guest Miss Donna Downey of San Antonio. Dancing and iced punch shaped the event with the guests including Miss Virginia Garry Dorothy Strong Imogene Wynn Pauline Coe and Messrs Cliff Campbell Elmer Knox Jones Tom Royal Pate Watkins Hugo Hunter J N Cook Dwight Robertson John Ben Castleberry Lester Campbell Marshal Wells and host Miss Ione Lucas.
The Col-Wheel Union met Marella with Ma rella Young People’s Division. President Merritt Durfey led the program and business session. Speakers included Bob Birchfield and Beulah Mae White. Helen White, Ruby, and Ina Mae Yarbrough sang. several representatives attended from area churches. Relays punch and cake.
Mrs. Bob Bagwell and her young daughter visited Mrs. Thelma Lucas in Wellington Hospital after Mrs. Lucas underwent an appendicitis operation on Sunday morning. Harold Leach also had an appendicitis operation there on Monday morning and is reported to be lying nicely.
Frequent social and business visits noted across Wellington and nearby towns. Residents and visitors from Post Oklahoma City Granfield Mobeetie Shamrock Roswell and Colorado Springs spent time with relatives, shopped, vacationed, or attended the Old Settler's Picnic in Hollis.
Dr. D. Eaves of Texas Tech has moved to Wellington to conduct two history classes with 29 students. The courses count as resident college work and will lead toward bachelor and master degrees.
More than 100 persons attended the district Masonic meeting at the Wellington lodge on Friday July 28 the first such meeting in the area Speakers Lively Wilburn from Memphis Mangum Dodsonville Chilnress Hedley Clarendon Pampa Alan reed Shamrock Wheeler Quail Wellington and Mobeetie attended Represented cities included Arkansas visitor Mr Lowe and his daughter Mrs E J Countz Also Allene Brewster shared Sunday dinner with W S White family Judge J G Somers of Newton Kansas fined a man $25 over a forgery case noting he claimed to be joking.
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