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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1983

Page

4

Lisa Karnes Richard Booker Wed In Formal Ceremony

Lisa Kaye Karnes and Richard Maxwell Booker wed in a formal ceremony at First United Methodist Church Lubbock officiated by Reverend Neal Baumwart. The couple, both of Lubbock, will reside at 3237 94th Street after their Jamaica trip. The bride is a Texas Tech graduate and probation officer. the groom is a Texas Tech alumnus. The wedding featured blue and white decor, stained glass Rose Window, and a tiered cake with interlocking hearts.

Lisa Karnes Richard Booker Lubbock First United Methodist Church Lisa Kaye Karnes Richard Maxwell Booker Neal Baumwart Bill Karnes Princeton Amarillo Dick Booker Boyd Midland Gordon McMillan First Methodist Church Karnes Ike Rogers Tommy Bartlety Richard King Mike Karnes James Doughterty Leonard Karnes Lee Roark Nova Roark Amarillo College Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Windsong Texas Tech University Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Resident Hall Association Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society

Langford Reunion Brings Langford Families Together in Ruidosa NM

The Langford Reunion for descendants of Enoch Porter Langford gathered at La Junta Guest Ranch in Ruidosa New Mexico from July 22 to 24 with about 90 attendees. Attendees from Wellington included Mr and Mrs Henry Langford and Mrs Ruby Langford. several relatives were unable to attend. The gathering featured old pictures, games, a communal picnic, recipe exchanges, and a Sunday worship led by Douglas Langford of California before departures.

Langford Enoch Porter Langford Ruidosa New Mexico la Junta Douglas Langford California Mabel Langford Pier Elmer Langford Elsie Langford Messick Virgie Langford Jackson Bessie Langford Drake Vertres Bob) Langford Henry Langford Bill Langford John Langford

O B Raburn Family Holds Annual Abilene Reunion

The O B Raburn family gathered at the Kiva Inn in Abilene for a weekend reunion July 22 24 with games swimming and visiting. Cindy Raburn won first in tennis while Annie Raburn placed second in the women’s division and Sam and Chuck Raburn tied for first in the men’s division.

O.B. Raburn Kiva Inn Abilene Cindy Raburn Annie Raburn Sam Chuck Raburn Andrews Michael Concord N.C David Shaw Caressa Brighton Cole Sam Raburn Tim Raburn Thresa Tab

Alison Leigh Wood Celebrates First Birthday Party

Alison Leigh Wood marked her first birthday on July 18 with a family gathering at her parents home. A Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy themed cake entertained relatives including Jody Amanda Wells Lacy and many others while out of town relatives offered birthday calls. Benjamin T Babbit’s Babbit's Best Soap is noted as an 1844 first soap powder introduction.

Alison Leigh Wood Joe Wood Raggedy Ann Raggedy Andy Alison Jody Amanda Henry Wells Denzil Lacy Dena Angie Andy Bell

Peeples Family Visit Noted in Fort Knox Region

Personal visiting list includes Kristie and Heather Peeples of Frankfort Kentucky staying ten days with Mr and Mrs E B Peeples. Weekend guests were Mrs Ron Flowers Tim and Ted of Odessa along with Mack Bonnie Willis Bessie Jean West and Mr and Mrs Henry Wells.

E.B. Peeples Kristie and Heather Peeples Frankfort, Ky Ron Flowers Tim and Ted Odessa Mack and Bonnie Willis Bessie Jean West Mrs Henry Wells

Ramona Hightower Honored At Wellington Leader Party

Ramona Hightower was feted by The Wellington Leader staff with a garden retirement party on Friday July 29 at the Wilbur home. After six years as advertising designer, she resigned in July. Guests included her husband Tommy, the Wilburs, Lynda McGill and son Aaron, Chuck Wilbur and son Nelson, Jean West, Dela Ree Ford, Wes Reeves, and Henry Wells, with two going-away presents and home made ice cream and barbecue.

Ramona Hightower Wellington Clarence Wilbur

Family Honors Andy Devoss On Birthday

Andrew John Devoss celebrated his second birthday on Saturday July 23 at his parents home. Guests enjoyed dinner and a Big Bird cake with two candles as Andy opened gifts and received birthday cake and homemade ice cream. His grandmother Mrs. E W Devoss and Mrs. Mike Devoss joined the celebration.

Andrew John Devoss Andy John Devoss E.W. Devoss Mike Devoss

King Family Descendants Hold Annual Two Day Reunion

The King family reunion spanned Saturday and Sunday July 30 and 31 at Hug and Corky Bowen home, 1104 Houston. Attendees included Reuben and Oveta King of San Diego Everett and Mary Bowen Plainview Doug and Lula King with Jeremy Casey and Mark Ray and Velma King of Guymon Jo se y Chaney Sloan and Maxine Fortenberry of Lubbock Wayne and Viking Grand Prairie Annie and Michael Ann Tim Devoss Rhonda Devoss and the honorees parents Mr and Mrs John Devoss Amber Mae Thomas Friona Peggy Squyres Westminister Calif Hughetta Roberts Big Spring Dr Theo Nichols Abilene Von and Opal Bowen Bovina T A and Pauline Nichols Shamrock Vivian Melanie and Aaron Roberts of Oklahoma City Wellington participants King and Mozelle Bowen LaQuita Bowen Barry Greg Olan and Almeda Lowe Harrell and Paula Lowe Richard and Jean Fourmentin Mark Fourmentin Patricia Fourmentin Frank and Virginia Fourmentin Andrea and Lynn Waller with Ramey and hosts Hug and Corky Bowen.

King Hug Corky Bowen Houston James Haley Nancy Jane King Reuben Oveta King San Diego California Everett Mary Bowen Plainview Doug Lula King Jeremy Casey Mark Ray Velma King Guymon Oklahoma Raymond Jennie Bowen Jacksboro Cleo Hazel Bowen Denison Lloyd Hattie Horton Josey Chaney Sloan Maxine Fortenberry Lubbock Wayne Viking Grand Prarie Annie Mae Thomas Friona Peggy Squyres Westminister Calif Hughetta Roberts Big Spring Theo Nichols Abilene Von Opal Bowen Bovina T.A Pauline Nichols Shamrock Vivian Melanie Aaron Roberts Oklahoma City Wellington Mozelle Bowen LaQuita Bowen Barry Greg Olan Almeda Lowe Harrell Paula Lowe Richard Jean Fourmentin Mark Fourmentin

Rice Bag Party Honors Stacy Weatherly at Home

Stacy Weatherly was honored with a rice bag party at the home of Mrs. Herb Duncan at 1400 Childress Street on Thursday July 21. Attendees included Lisa Hartman Maria Langford Valerie Van Pelt Kathy Whitten Jannon Thomason Mrs Tim Cummings Vanda Wood Mischelle Black Allison Neeley and Mrs David Torrez.

Stacy Weatherly Herb Duncan Childress Street Lisa Hartman Maria Langford Valerie van Pelt Kathy Whitten Jannon Thomason Tim Cummings Vanda Wood Mischelle Black Allison Neeley David Torrez

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