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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

2

Art Exhibit and Flower Show at Free Fair Highlighted

Rules for the Collingsworth County Free Fair arts and flowers divisions announced. Entries must be in place by 10 am Friday Sept 6 with judging Saturday. Exhibits in community building under Mrs Maud Tentach and department chairs. First to third place ribbons awarded with grand champion in each division. Art exhibitors limited to amateurs. space arranged after chair notification. Flowers include hybrids roses dahlias zinnias and more with class and division chairs named.

Collingsworth County Free Fair Communnity Maud Tentach of Dodson Flower Department PB. T. Webboof Padsan Karl Epps Silis Crawford Walter Franks Rab Stephenson Day Vaugehrary Remini

Collingsworth County Home Demonstration Council Meets

The Collingsworth County Home Demonstration Council will meet Monday August 12 at 1:80 p.m. in the Greenbelt Rural Electric Cooperative Building. Mrs Kathryn Rarjen, home demonstration agent, announced. The session will cover the county fair display and educational booths with materials entries and plan display checks.

Collingsworth County

Newborns and Adoptions Reported in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Richard Fourmentin announce the adoption of a son named Mark Andrew born July 25 weighing eight pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Fourmentin, with great grandparents listed. Cindy Gales, daughter of AT EK Watts, born at St Josephs Hospital weighing six pounds thirteen and a half ounces. Jana Gayle born July 31 to Mr and Mrs John Stages at St Josephs Hospital, weight seven pounds seven ounces. Lynna Diane born August 4 to Mr and Mrs Carroll Nunneley at St Josephs Hospital, six pounds. Charlotte Lynn born August 6 to Mr and Mrs W W McGraw at St Josephs Hospital, weight six pounds.

Richard Fourmentin Mark Andrew Weowas Prank Fourmentin Toshia Yin Afra. V. J. Simpson Arthur Fi Cochran Aro Sire AT. EK Watts Cindy Gales Joan St. Joseph's Iospital Jana Gayle St. Joseph's Hospital John Stages Keven Carroll Nunneley Lynna Diane Charlotte Lynn Mea. W.W. McGraw St. Joseph'a Deca

Melton Family Reunion At Amarillo Home

The Melton home at 1400 Amarillo hosted a weekend family reunion with many relatives joining from Reeville College Station Muteshoe Panhandle Pine Bluff Ark and nearby. Guests included Woodrow Han Reuben Reyes Har mon Milcott Freeman Melton and Conrand Melton along with Joe Rountrear and his wife.

FL. Melton Amarillo Woodrow Han Reeville Reuben Reyes Gary College Station Harmon Milcott Freeman Melton Panhandle Conrand Melton Pine Bluff Ark Ond Joe Rountrear

Obscure St Joseph's Hospital Admission Ledger

A dense list of hospital admissions and discharges from St. Joseph's Hospital. Names include Mrs M E Watts, Mrs Cora Russell, Mrs Barl dxeller, John Oldham Sr, Naomi Carmen Sosa, Charles Carney, Mrs Aaron Srayford, Mrs Carroll Nunnelley, Mrs WOR McGraw, Emory Stephen Hunter, and others. Dates range July 22 to August 6 with multiple obstetric, medical, trauma and surgical entries.

Patrick Turke Cora Russell Tighdiver Alberta Canada Barl Dxeller Foos. Little Howard Warne Lindley Samnamgood J. AH. F. Field Quail Albert W. Virrant Orlesfo Hunter Peters Dames Anurilig John TH Oldham Sr Saminorwood Omedien Gary Mike Guiley Moe Cicere Guiley Orville Vauehan Tom Caldwell Jolk W. Stages Naomi Carmen Sosa Lenigno Sosa Lodson Charles Carney L. A. Johnson Aaron Srayford A. Q. Sweat J. H. Barten Gracie Crosland Carroll Nunnelley Wor. McGraw Emory Stephen Hunter Emory Hlunter Lord Ann Watts M. E. Watts WE. McGraw Cal Sugar Ross W'Hair A. W. Green J. W. Dewaning L. (. Cole Mo E. Watts Cindy Gide Watts Jimmie Dedross

Mrs Nancy Turner Observes Her Eighty-Eighth Birthday

Mrs Nancy Turner of Wellington observes her eighty eighth birthday on July 31 with family and friends at home. She was born in Sledane county Texas and came here in 1887 from Quanah. She married T Z Turner about 1893. he died in 1930. She is mother to eight children, six living, including Vaughan Turner of San Francisco Oregonian Turner and E C Turner of Bend Oregon.

Nancy Turner Wellingstats Turner Sam Turner Doc Turner EL BL Allen

Engagement of Miss Drake and John R Beauchamp

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Francis Ann Drake, daughter of Clyde and Mrs Drake, to John Robert Beauchamp of Dallas. The couple, UT Austin graduates, will wed August 24 in the Drake home garden with family and close friends. Guests at a luncheon included Mrs Billy Lockhart and others. blue sail place cards and yellow chrysanthemum centerpieces featured.

Francis Ann Drake Clyde Drake John Robert Beanchamp Dallas A Drake Nat J. D. Beauchamp San Antonio Jluncheon

Miss Rita Clay Honored At August Bridal Shower

Miss Rita Clay, future bride of Ernest Lee Maxwell, was feted at a bridal shower hosted Friday August 2 at Mrs. Velma Jones home. Guests included Mrs. Norace Clay and Mrs. Ernest Maxwell with many friends attending. The event featured a white linen table, a miniature bride as centerpiece, and guests registered by Patsy Bouchete.

Rita Clay Tita Clay Ernest Lee Maxwell Velma Jones James Ry F. Karris Vernon Riniy W. E B. Colson Pat Rouchelle Jerry DePauw J.D. Farrar Buford Riley Fam Crabtree Milburn Gibbs Tom Wilson Earl Allen Miss Clay Norace Clay Ernest Maxwell Bonnie Farrar Nancy Gibbs Miny Patsy Bouchete

Visitors Bring Distant Kin to Abilene Area

A stream of relatives from Oklahoma California and New Mexico visited Abilene and nearby Lamar and Plane areas last week. Families including the Aven Shumaker Dirans Melker Finlex Simpson and Maxwell clans joined local hosts and traveled to and from Lamar Tres Ritos and Lubbock while noting a graduation trip and family reunions with extended kin in Oklahoma City Norman and Amarillo.

Bonnie Brim Weds Colin Mitchell In Home Ceremony

Bonnie Brim and Colin Mitchell wed in a seven four p.m. home ceremony Saturday August in Deport. The Rev Tom Griffin officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Trim, wore white chiffon and satin. Evelyn Brim was maid of honor. Tommy Mitchell served as best man. The couple left for a wedding trip to Paris and plan to reside in Childress.

Bonnie Brim Colin Mitchell Ttannie Jean Irint Color Mitchell Childre Wiley Mitchell Deport Tom Griffin David Trim Evelyn Brim

Roy Family Reunion Draws Members From Five States

Family of FH Lee Roy of Athens Tennessee and Wichita Kansas hosts reunion spanning July 29 31 at Pan Park Tautist Encampment north of Wellinton. Attendees include H Lee Roy Leon Ray Claude Roy Carolyn Ronnie Mike Elmer Roy Wilson Dobbins and many more from Tennessee Michigan California and Texas. They plan next gathering in Tennessee in 1965 with biannual reunions featuring visits, swimming, rock hunting, and old film slides.

Roy Lee Tray Athens Tennessee Pan Park Wellington Joe Roy Alvin Roy Wichita Kan H. Lee Roy Venn Wilson Dobbins Johnny Larry Amaria Wellinton Till Fuson Wade Welch 1. Roberts J. L. Hays George Scott Elmer Clement Inez Mabel Clement A. C. Shipley H. C

Jett Reunion Held at Shamrock

The annual Jett reunion gathered about 40 family members in Shamrock on Sunday August 4. Attendees included Mrs. Zef nie Jett and Mr. Coy Isaace of Shamrock, numerous relatives from Mobeetie Wellington Amarillo Seminole Borger Guthrie and Van Nuys California. Beatrice Ball of Van Nuys is visiting relatives. Ball has served at Van Denberg AFB for three and a half years.

Jett Shamrock Zeffie Jett Coy Isaace Lena Bradley W. W. Mortis Albert Trout Bob Howard Mobeetie T. M. Wyrick Mer W. L. Searberry Wellington Clais Searberry Cleo Robinson Joe Dever Gail Dale Danny Amarillo John Bradley Seminole Okla Don Rogers Columbia James Jolly Borger Jim Dolles Pauls Valley T/Set Howard Ball Beatrice Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Marie Ball Ball Vandenberg Air Force Misalle

Dishman-Hunt Rites Planned

Mr and Mrs W Dishman of Lelia Lake announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jo to Maddie Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hunt of Dodgon. The ceremony is set for August 8 at the bride’s home. Both couples recently graduated from Chrendon College.

W. Dishman Lelia Lake Maddie Hunt Howard Hunt Dodgon Miss Dishman Mr. Hunt IC Choir

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers

The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday August 1 at the Legion Hall. New officers elected include Mrs John Coleman president Mrs A M Saunders vice president Mrs Louis Herg secretary treasurer and Mrs Miley Dunsen chaplain.

American Legion Auxliliary the Legion Huild Ink John Coleman Aa. M. Saunders Louis Herg Miley Dunsen Chaplin

Friends Invited to Sain Harper Rites

All friends are invited to the wedding of Misa Alana Sain and Clifford Harper at 7 30 p m Monday August 12 in the First Baptist Church. Misa Kay Green of McLean was a house guest of Miss Jamie Ross at the Ross Ranch near Guail last week. Mrs W T Williams of Abilene is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Noble Murray.

Payne Kathy Abilene Gus Aven Kay Tony Sylvester Peggy Tony Karen Robyn Coburn Sylvester University of Quahontia Norman Misa Alana Sain Clifford Harper First Baptist Church Misa Kay Green McLean Jamie Ross Ross Ranch Guail W.T. Williams Mrs. Noble Murray

Children of Mrs. D. A. Terry Meet for First Reunion

Seven of Mrs. D. A. Terrys children gathered at her home for a reunion, lunch at Ellis Park, and days of visits and reminiscences. Attendees included Bula Williams with Terry of Royal Oaks Michigan Eldon Terry of Stephenville plus multiple Terry relatives from Richland Shamrock Albuquerque Pam pa Artesia and Memphis with other visitors from Porryton and Memphis.

D. A. Terry 0. A. Terry Ellison Park Bula Williams Terry Royal Oaks Mich Eldon Terry Stephenville W. H. Hargrave Keith Richland Hob Roach Anne Lisa Albuquerque Doug Thompson Gay Lynn Rhonda Pampa Wesley Terry Ellen Lane Sandra Freddy Artesia Nlm Williams

Visit Notices Across Corpus Christi and Surrounding Towns

A stream of weekend and weekday visits spans Corpus Christi and nearby towns as families and friends call on relatives. Notable mentions include the Gudd and McPherson families in Oklahoma City and Hereford, McCarver's stroke recovery, and attendees at graveside services for Mrs. Eula Longino Hicks in Dallas and other relatives in Denton, Childress, Eastland, and Amarillo.

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