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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

3

Quail Edges Childress In High Scoring Sunday Game

Quail defeated Childress 9 to 8 after a tight ninth inning rally led by Zeeda Neeley and Bill Risinger. Wellington fell to Clarendon 4 to 2 as Ted O Neil and Thomas produced Wellington’s only runs. Summer Wood beat Amarillo 4 to 3. Next Sunday Wellington hosts Memphis while Quail visits Quanah and Samnorwood meets Clarendon.

Wellington Clarendon Quail Childress Summerwood Amarillo Jones Bill Risinger Raymond Neeley Patcher Zeeda Neeley Thomas Ted O’neil Strong Memphis Quanah Samnorwood

Cats Take Game On Forfeit Set For Aug 11

Wellington Black Cats received a forfeit win over Pampa Black Oilers after players walked off following a disputed call. The result gives the Cats a second consecutive forfeit victory, with Earl Shamblee announcing a Sunday clash against Amarillo Nightingales.

Wellington Black Cats Amarillo Nightingales Earl Shamblee Pampa Black Oilers Cats Oilers Shamblee

Revival at Estelline Led by Rev Guy Killian

Rev Guy W Killian of the Quail Baptist Church leads a revival in Estelline with Mrs Killian directing music. Crowds attend both morning and evening services as Rev Bill Melton of Wellington fills the Quail pulpit on Sundays in Killian's absence.

Guy W. Killian Baptist Church Quail Estelline

Ten Boys Attend 4-H Club Camp at Lake McClellan

Ten 4-H Club boys joined County Agent J W Thomas at the annual 4-H Club camp at Lake McClellan near Pampa on August 5 6 and 7. Attendees included John Thomas Jim Thomas Ronnie Gooch Jimmie Leggitt J C Nelson Gene Todd Don Todd Wayne Whitson J W Hartman and Dale Hunt.

J. W. Thomas Lake McClellan Pampa John Thomas Jim Thomas Ronnie Gooch Jimmie Leggitt J. C. Nelsson Gene Todd Don Todd Wayne Whitson J. W. Hartman Dale Hunt

Telephone Co Announces New Wellington Office Hours

The South Western Associated Telephone Co. in Wellington posted new hours. From Monday to Friday the office opens 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday it operates 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office remains closed to the public on Sundays.

Southwestern Associated Telephone Co Wellington George Rose

Kiva Temple Aims to Aid Crippled Children

Khiva Temple seeks un fortunate children under fifteen of all races to benefit from Shriner Hospitals. Mr. A O Sweat notes several hundred cases treated in three years and urges Shriners to attend the August 14 meeting for a full Imperial Council and hospital report.

Khiva Temple A. O. Sweat Sweat Imperial Council and Shriner's Hospital For

Sunday Service Announced at First Christian Wellington

Rev. J. F. Mathews, pastor of the First Christian Church in Wellington, states the Sunday morning sermon topic as One Body. Service scheduled to start at 11 a.m. CARD OF THANKS We the family of J. A. Powers express gratitude for kindnesses shown during illness and after death. Several relatives and friends extend thanks for support and deeds of kindness.

O. B. Perry Mrs. W. HH. Allen J. F. Mathews First Christian Church Wellington Thanes J. A. Powers Noel Burge J. H. Sanders Andrew Powers L. W. Davis Minnie Powers

McGill Home Hosts Wedding Shower for Youngblood

Mr and Mrs John K McGill Jr hosted a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Chester Youngblood at their home on Tuesday July 30. Beth McGill was the honoree and guest register was taken by Mrs Helen Blackshear. Flowers and cake were part of the event with Mrs D J Collins serving at the punch bowl.

John K. McGill, Jr Chester Youngblood Messrs And J. E. Cummings J. W. Martin, Jr. Mines J. W. Martin, Sr Lucille Gilmore Ruth Cochran Jack Jones Ida Austin Jas Gie Jo West Shirley Williams Joan Phillips Doris Alice Lamkin Edna Mae Bennett Royce Walters James Calvin Kersten D. J. Collins

Shower honors Mrs. Dewey Vandivere on August 2

Mrs. Dewey Vandivere was shower honoree at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Lancaster on Friday August 2 at the Vandivere home. Guests included numerous friends and relatives, with gifts and refreshments shared among attendees. Fort Worth visitors, Vince Thompson and daughters Judith and Susan, joined family for the weekend visit.

Dewey Vandivere B. A. Vandivere Jack Lancaster Mmes Cotton Vandivere Bertha Drummond Lee Roller Herschel Anglin Sam Anglin J. E. Loman Dan Stevenson Wilcie Davis C. A. Win Vince Thompson Judith Susan Fort Worth

Local Families Share News of Visits and Travel

Personal notes report the LeDerers returning from Manitou and Colorado Springs after a three week vacation. The Hunters hosted Joe York and son Joe Davis of Corsicana. Denley reunion attendees included Bryan Denley and daughters Molly Ann and Barbara near Mangum. Ward, Alexander, Hunt and Weaver families are noted visiting relatives in East Texas Oklahoma City Fort Worth Lubbock and Monday, plus a New Mexico trip by the Richards family.

S. G., Weaver DD. B. Weaver, Jr Fort Worth D. B. Weaver, Sr Lois Olson Lubbock

Mrs Alvin Nix Shower Honoree In Kincannon Home

Mrs James Murry and Mrs D A Kincannon hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Alvin Nix of Shamrock at the Kincannon home on July 24. Guests included Mrs J W Sechrist and others. gifts were sent by several locals as family members visited from nearby towns.

Alvin Nix Kincannon James Murry D. A. Kincannon Shamrock Nix Margaret Billingsley Mmes J. W. Sechrist Carl Amerson W. W. Breeding C. H. Caperton Lora Clark Cleo Davis F. C. Mayo Ernest Scharrb

Local Births Include Four New Babies in Sherman and St Joseph’s

Mr and Mrs John W Vaughan of Sherman announce a son Richard Allen born July 18 in Sherman to grandparents Chester Fires and Mrs Edward of Wellington. Mr and Mrs Duard F Downs report a son Winfred Glenn born July 25 weighing seven pounds with Gladys Gibons as mother. Mr and Mrs E W Hicks welcome a son Elbert Winston born August 3 at St Josephs Hospital weighing nine pounds one ounce. Dominic Stephen Walters, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Walters, born August 4 at St Josephs Hospital weighing ten pounds. Mr and Mrs L H Hill of San Antonio announce a daughter Linda Lee born July 31 weighing six pounds.

John W. Vaughan Sherman Richard Alien That Town Chester Fires Edward Wellington Duard F. Downs Winfred Glenn Downs E. W. Hicks Elbert Winston St. Joseph’s Hospital Dominic Stephen Walters Stephen Walters Mgr L. H. Hill San Antonio Linda Lee

Nazarene W F M W Meeting At Local Church

The W F M S of the Nazarene Church met at the church Friday afternoon July 26. An interesting lesson from the study book was given. Members are urged to attend the next meeting on August 28 at 2 30 with visitors invited. Reporter Mrs L H Goswick.

W.F.M.S. of the Nazarene Church L. HE Goswick

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Offered as Kidney Relief

A famous doctor's discovery promises relief from backache distress and excess acidity in urine. The Swamp Root blend of 16 herbs is described as non-habit forming and widely sold by druggists.

DR. Kilmer

Birth Announcements and Family Notices

Mrs Hill remembered as former Miss Pearl Ball daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Ball. Mr and Mrs Opal White announce the birth of a daughter born July 24 at St Josephs Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs P McKinny parent of Brinda Sue born July 26 at St Josephs Hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs 8 A ORear announce birth of a daughter on August 5 at St Josephs Hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces.

Mrs. Hill Miss Pearl Ball Mrs Jack Ball Opal White St. Joseph’s Hospital Brinda Sue St. Joseph's Hospital A. O’rear

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Guy Killian Judee Holton Creed, Colo Christian Church Inez Leach Irving Chet Gibbs Mr. Gibbs Merle, Mary Virginia Hays Wichita Falls J. L. Hays Ritz James Craig Butch Jenkins Filloggis America McGill Shine Peggy Sage Fred LeDerer James Frederick Manitoua Colorado Springs Colo Earl Hunter Joe York Joe Davis Corsicana Bryan Denley Molly Ann Barbara Denley Mangum Will Ward East Texas Clyde Alexander Fred Dodson Larry Lee Hollis L. A. Hunt Ona Smith Oklahoma City Billie Smith Dick Richards Betty Jean Mary Ann New Mexico Luther Rodgers Littlefield Carl Rodgers Floydada Earl Epps Peggy Rodgers C. B. Anderson G. I Collingsworth Mr. and Mrs. P. McKinny Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City, N.Y Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of SUN McKinney Laundry Smith Laundry Wel-Tex Electric Old City State Bank Sth Street Clinton Epps Lester Smith
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