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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

5

Miss Oleta Camp Weds Rudolph Burquist In Pampa

Miss Oleta Camp and Rudolph H. Burquist united in a July 7 ceremony at Pampa Presbyterian Church. Dr. Douglas Nelson officiated with Lois Yoder at organ and La Nelle Schichagen singing. The couple reside at 412 N Carr Pampa after a trip to Monument Lake Colorado.

Miss Oleta Rudolph Burquist Pampa Pampa Presbyterian Church Oleta Camp D. ©. Camp Wellington Rudolph H. Burquist A. R. Burquist Duluth Minn Douglass Nelson Lois Yoder Cere

Pope Family Visits Wichita Falls Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs FP A Pope of Wichita Falls were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs L A Hunt over the weekend. Their daughter Faye who had been visiting for two weeks returned home with them.

FP. A. Pope Wichita Falls L. A. Hunt Faye

Party In Gosnell Home Honors Pfc Lonnie Joe Whitten

Lonnie Joe Whitten was an honor guest at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs J R Gosnell in Gosnell on Tuesday evening July 30. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments in a friendly home gathering with many attendees named.

Gosnell Pfc Lonnie Joe Whitten Pfe Lonnie Joe Whitten J. R. Gosnell Joyce McPherson Willa Jean Cummings Kay Carter Niola Morris Lona Hell Chandler Evrnestone Gosnell Betty Alexander Jean Robertson Odell White Francis Vernon Mary Nell] Chandler Betty Jean White Patricia Richards Ray Chaud

Baptist Church To Honor Pastor With Reception

The First Baptist Church will host a reception for Rev Howard Jones and his family on Thursday August 8 at 8 o clock. All church members and friends are invited as the Joneses settle into the pastorate after arriving from Loraine.

Howard Jones First Baptist Church Mrs. Jones Loraine

Barbara Denley Fourth Birthday Party Held

Barbara Beth Denley celebrated her fourth birthday with a park party on Thursday August 1. Mrs. Bryan Denley hosted as friends and family enjoyed games swings and see-saws with a pastel ballooned table of ice cream cake and candy. Attendees included Linda Orr Linda Brantley Carol Harris Carol Alexander Carol Cummings Douglas Raburn Harren Nelson Mary Moore Arlo Hepworth Judy Sherry Smith Mike Gary Rapp Judy Glenn Johnnie Glenn Dan Henard Andrea Parker Tommy Akin Mary Parsons Joan Henry Molly Ann Denley Kirby Campbell James Floyd and Sharon Lee Benge.

Bryan Denley Barbara Beth Linda Orr Linda Leigh Brantley Carol Harris Carol Alexander Carol Cummings Douglas Raburn Harren Nelsom Mary

Nelson Malone Vows Spoken Here

Miss Betty Jo Nelson married W. T. Malone at the home of Rev. W E Brown in Dodson with Rev Brown officiating. The bride, daughter of L G and Mrs Nelson of Gould Ohio, wore a blue wool jersey dress. The groom, son of Mrs J B Hundley of Dodson, served in the Navy 1941 to 1946 with much of his time in the Pacific. They will reside in Dodson after a short wedding trip in Texas.

Betty Jo Nelson W. T. Malone W. E. Brown First Baptist Church Dodson Rev. Brown L. G. Nelson Gould, Ohla la Casa High School J. B. Hundley Hamnlin U. S. Naval Forces Texas

Miss Peggy Ream Honored At Bridge Party

Miss Peggy Ream of Lubbock was honored with a bridge party at the T. J. Way home on August 1. Hostesses Misses Johnnie Wiles and Amy Sue Way led the event with bridge games, high score won by Miss Margaret Bumpass and a second prize for Miss Ream. Refreshments served to guests including Margaret Bumpass Helen Langford Teresa Hunsaker Yvonne Shields Carla Beth Ball honoree Peggy Ream and hostesses.

Peggy Ream Lubbock T. J. Way Johnnie Wiles Amy Sue Way Margaret Bumpass Miss Ream Helen Langford Teresa Hunsaker Yvonne Shields Carla Beth Ball Pegry Ream

Swearingen Quilting Club Meets In Sam Brown Home

Mrs. Sam Brown hosted the Swearingen Women’s Quilting Club with co-hostesses Mrs. Clyde Brown and Mrs. George Creed. Fifteen members and one visitor attended a noon covered dish luncheon, quilted two quilts for the hostess and one for Mrs. Hill Wells, then exchanged Polly Anna gifts. The next meeting is August 14 at Mrs. R. E. Mitchell’s home.

Sam Brown Swearingen Women's Quilting Club Brown Clyde Brown George Creed Hill Wells Polly Anna James Frank Boyles Walter Gentry Odie B. Hughs

Former Quail Pastor's Daughter Honored With Birthday Party

A first birthday party for Jean Marie Mathis, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Mathis of Fluevenna, was held July 29 at the Fluevenna Methodist parsonage. Guests enjoyed gifts, games, and a four layer multicolored cake with a single candle. Rev. Mathis, former Quail Methodist pastor, taught in the local school.

Jean Marie Mathis Melvin Mathis Fluevenna A. L. Robinson Quail Fluevenna Methodist Parsonage Jean Marie Rev. Mathis Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Jackson Return From Wheat Harvest Tour

Mr and Mrs John Jackson returned to Wellington last week after working in the wheat harvest across Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska.

John Jackson Wellington Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska

Mrs. Stanley Whitson Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

The Good Will Club gathered July 25 at Mrs. Stanley Whitson's home for an afternoon of handwork and visiting. Refreshments were served to Mmes. CG F. Hyman, Tom Poteet, Willie Knoll, Alfred Knoll, Wallace Biter, Misses Viola Hyman and Doris Whitson, C. L. Morgan, and the hostess. The next meeting is set for August 8 at Mrs. Willie Knoll's home.

Good Will Club Stanley Whitson Mmes CG F. Hyman Tom Poteet Willie Knoll Alfred Knoll Wallace Biter Viola Hyman Doris Whitson C. L. Morgan Whitson

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. J. W. Martin Jr

Mrs. Elaine Austin was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Jim Brown at 1105 Dalhart Street on Saturday July 27. Co hosts were Mrs. J E Cummings and Mrs. Lucille Dodd. Guests signed the bride’s book and enjoyed ice cream and cookies. attendees included numerous local ladies and gents led by Mrs. J K McGill Jr and Mr. Tom Caldwell among others.

J. W. Martin, Jr Elaine Austin Jim Brown Dalhart Street Brown J. E. Cummings Lucille Dodd Cummings Mmes John Lee Bertie Day Floyd Francis Bud Holman Carolyn Meacham Amarillo L. A. Gilmore John W. Martin Gordon Peters Virrel Robertson C. L. Lloyd Tom Harper D. S. Herring D. E. Herring Helen Blackshear Chester Youngblood J. K. McGill Ida Austin Jack Jones Porter Loving Hoy Woods Bil James J. P. Cummings Charles Motsenbacker Frank Fuson Messrs. and Mines J. K. McGill, Jr Jessie Branch Hugh Longino Jimmie Kelso Tom Caldwell W. H. Caldwell Gabe Wright Millard Hall Bob Bowen Otis Roberson Hunter Peters Clyde Brown Loyd Langford W. T. Poff Misses Willie Poff Patsy Roberson Maggie Jo Ha

Mrs Brantley Hosts B T U Class Watermelon Feast

Mrs R W Brantley entertained her intermediate B T U class from the First Baptist Church with a watermelon feast on her lawn Thursday. Attendees included Carolyn Parrigan Lucille Zeck Zona Dell Austin Joy Lamkin Patsy Shuth Ruth Davis Glenetta Davis Martha Lou Roy and the hostess.

R. W. Brantley B.T. U. of the First Baptist Church Carolyn Parrigan Lucille Zeck Zona Dell Austin Joy Lamkin Patsy Shuth Ruth Davis Glenetta Davis Martha Lou Roy

Basham Kidd Vows Spoken In Wellington Arkansas

Miss Dorothy May Basham and Earl Douglas Kidd wed at 8 30 p m Friday July 26 at Elder BE J Norman's home. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Basham of Alma Arkansas. the groom son of Mr and Mrs W D Kidd of Clarendon. The couple will reside in Wellington.

Dorothy May Basham Earl Douglas Kidd BE. J. Norman Ethra Jean Norman

Fresno News Roundup of Social Visits and Local Events

Fresno notes report rain, threshing, and a Baptist revival with Rev P D Fullington. Families visit relatives, trips to Floydada and Sayre occur, and community sings planned at both churches. Jimmie Rippetoe underwent appendix surgery in Hollis hospital and is recovering well.

John Green Floydada Raymond Gilbert Glenn James Burton Kenneth Rogers Ark Howard Forbis Ollie P. D. Fullington Wheeler Billie Aselton R. H. Crane Altus Martha Okla C. A. Kesler Kelly Brewer California Lois Tyson Dale Calvin Sayre Frank Roberts W. S. Roberts Roberts Childress Methodist Church Baptist Church Training Union The Jim Martin Nocona Aselton Thurman Campbell Mary Hollis Kathleen Devore I’resno Calif el Paso Mr. Lingy Line Wichita Falls Jimmie Rippetoe Hollis Hospital

Nettie Beth Gulley Weds W L Green in Shamrock Ceremony

Miss Nettie Beth Gulley married W L Green on Sunday July 28 at 9 30 am in the Baptist parsonage Shamrock. Rev Edward Derr performed the double ring rite in the presence of families and a few friends. The bride is daughter of Mrs Frank Gulley of Wellington and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Green of Lutie.

Nettie Beth Gulley W. L. Green Shamrock W. .L. Green Edward Derr Baptist Parsonage Green Frank Gulley Wellington Lewis Green Lutie Louilla Trimble Douglas Burgess Sumnerwood Altus Oklo McLellan Sammackswood Wichita Mountains Alton Gulley Dick Sweat Dickie Gene Eva Grean Unis Prank Gulley

Wedding Dinner Held for Mae Wilkens Bride Party

Mrs Frank Gulley mother of the bride hosted a wedding dinner at her Wellington home after the Shamrock trip. A four tiered cake served as centerpiece for the table. Attendees included the wedding party and Mrs Prank Gulley JC.

Mae Wilkens Frank Gulley Wellington Shamrock Prank Gulley

Fresno Visit of Huntington Park Couple and Family

Mr and Mrs E L Brewer and Ronald and Charlotte of Huntington Park California have visited Fresno for two weeks in the home of Mr and Mrs A B Hicks.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burquist Miss Oleta Camp A. C. Camp Miss Rama Central State Teachers College Edmond Cabot Co Chicago Ill Edmondson Cleaners F. L. White C. C. Camp T. L. Garter Fred Covey Helen Holloman Loia Volkeman Lois Esdell Bartlett Earl Lynn Harrison, Ark Joe Fuller Barl Crenshaw Donald Orlando, Fla Barbara Denley Nelson- Malone Way Home Swearingen Quilting Club Eve Arden Fresno J. A. Battles L. A. Cartwright John Nell Ritz James Craig Butch Jenkins Arthur Henry Churchman Gregory F. Trokus L. F. M St. Peter's Catholic Church Guymon Churchman Billie Lee Burton Fleischmann Ie Wraegg
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