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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1968

Page

2

Family Honors Mrs Addie Nelson At 91st Birthday Dinner

Mrs Addie Nelson celebrated her 91st birthday with a family dinner at the home of her daughter and son in law F M Hanners 1600 Corsicana Street Saturday August 3 Her birthday is August 8 but the earlier date was observed to maximize attendance Family attendees included E H Nelson Auburn Keller Loyd King Lillie Moore June Hanners Margrette Rickerson Wanda Nelson and other relatives from Wellington Littlefield San Bernardino New Orleans Moab Utah.

Addie Nelson F. M. Hanners Corsicana Street Auburn Keller Hanners Wellington Loyd King Littlefield L. B. Keesee San Bernardino June Hanners New Orleans Margrette Rickerson Moab Utah Wanda Nelson Lillie Moore Calif

Motion Pictures Featured at Saunders Family Reunion

The two day Saunders family reunion August 4 and 5 at the VFW Hall Wellington included viewing of "Around the World Tours" by Homer Newton of Hereford. Attendees traced kinship to A M Saunders and J L Harris with many members from Wellington Lubbock Amarillo Plainview and other towns.

Motion Pictures VFW Wellington Homer Newton Hereford Newton A. M. Saunders J. L. Harris Cotton John Smith Amarillo John Coleman Coleman Eddie Orsak Lisa Sharon Lamesa W. F. Shannon Karen Steve Plainview Pete Darnell Clarendon J. C. Saunders Stacy Lubbock Herbert Clay Muleshoe Benny Ray Darel Randy Ray Davis Lee Anderson R. A. Saunders Joe Hubert Saunders Debra Gary Patti Harold Troy Marsh Pam Michelle Mickey Breedlove Michael

Norwood YH Install Officers for Year

Norwood Young Homemakers installed officers for the coming year in a Monday meeting held in the gym foyer. Betty Coleman presided. new president Mrs. John Birkey and others were named. Plans were set for Area I meeting in Plainview and a September donkey ball for chairs in the homemaking department. A Little Sister necklace was given to Miss Coleman.

Sumnorwood Young Home- Makers Betty Coleman Little Sister John Birkey James Martindale Leon Myers Rudie Tate Paul Schaub Birkey Area I Young Homemakers Plainview Sumnerwood Miss Coleman J. H. Christner Martindale Jim Ray Tate Myers Sylvia Shaffer Donald Coleman Schaub Thompson Coleman

WSCS Luncheon Marks New Year at First United Methodist

The WSCS of the First United Methodist Church met on Friday August 2 at the church. A luncheon for four members followed a business meeting led by President Mrs Bob Hightower. The group voted to rename from Woman's Society of Christian Service to Women's Society of Christian Service and adopted a program based on Lt William G Farrews writing and ten ways to improve air force work as inspiration for the year.

WSCS First United Methodist Church Bob Hightower Woman's Society of Christian Service Women's Society of Christian Service Resaninen Mra Henry Vaughan Rogram William G. Farrew Farren

Dodson HDC Picnic and Dress Revue Highlights

The Dodson Home Demonstration Club held a salad supper at Dodson Park on Tuesday July 30. 4-H Club girls modeled their garments for members, with Donna Gale Dennis Nancy Teutsch Della Jo Shumate Billie Norman Ronnie Van Dania Jameson and Judy Sexton participating. Visitors included Lucy Sullivan of Wellington and many club members and wives attended. The next meeting is set for August 27 at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Thurman Crownover with an ice cream supper for all families.

Dodson Home Dodson Park Donna Gale Dennis Nancy Teutsch Della Jo Shumate Billie Norman Ronnie van Dania Jameson Judy Sexton Kay Sanderson A. V. Lowrie J. C. Talley Floyd Teutsch Weldon Sexton Billy Norman Don Dennis Billie J. Hudspeth and Son W. J

Family Touring the United States Seeks Home in September

Mr and Mrs Garrie Kelly and daughter Gurrine of National City California visited relatives here last week Their cross country journey began June 15 and has covered about 11 000 miles They plan to total around 14 000 miles upon return home in September through the United States and Canada

Garrie Kelly Gurrine National City Calif Louis Patterson Otis Emmert Kelly California United States Canada

Miller-Crane Engagement Announced for Wichita Falls Pair

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Rena Gayle to Charles Rollie Cayce son of Mrs T T Cayce of Houston and the late Mr Cayce The wedding is set for October 12 in Wichita Falls The bride is a Wichita Falls High School graduate class of 1966 and studied at Abilene Christian College and Midwestern University The groom is a Lamar High School Houston graduate from 1962 with a BS in business from Abilene Christian College He belongs to Sub T16 social club at ACC and Phi Phi Lambda business fraternity The bride is granddaughter of Mrs L W McClure and Mrs Bert Miller

Organ and Piano Summer Students Recital at Church

Mrs. Kelly Pigg and Mrs. Frank Anderson presented their summer music students in a Saturday recital at First United Methodist Church. Organ students performed pieces by Burger Koehlman Wely and Schuler. piano pupils played works by Thompson Strauss and others.

Kelly Pigg Frank Anderson First United Methodist Church Katy Sullivan Burger Mary Saied Loranz Carole Cochran Koehlman Carey Lewis Ies Schuler Cindy Saied Wely Patricia Thomas Green Pastures Cynthia Clement Princess Lonnie Sanchez Thompson Connie Langford Betty and Bill Jan Bowen Strauss

Former Ingleside Resident Weds in Candlelight Church Ceremony

Miss Jackie Gwen Davis of Ingleside and Kenneth Rodman Stafford of Corpus Christi married in a candlelight ceremony at First United Methodist Church Ingleside on Saturday July 27. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Floyd Jr with a organza gown and lace train. The groom is the son of Mrs Lola Stafford and the late Rodman E Stafford.

Jackie Gwen Davis Ingleside Kenneth Rodman Stafford Corpus Christi First United Methodist Church H. C. Floyd, Jr Lola Stafford Rodman E. Stafford Benny Davis Kenny Davis Mrs. Floyd

Jim Bob Nall Celebrated With Birthday Swim Party

To honor his eleventh birthday, Jim Bob Nall was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nall at a swimming party on a Wednesday night. Guests included Toni Taylor Pattier Katey Kersten Lucy Sullivan Watking Jean Ann Owens Cynthia Clement Rendall Hodges Mike Williams and others, with gifts presented to the honoree.

Jim Bob Nall Richard Nall Toni Taylor Pattier Katey Kersten Lucy Sullivan I Watking Jean Ann Owens Cynthia Clement Rendall Hodges Mike Williams Larry Wright Richard Randall O

Groves Family Reunion with Kin from Across States

John Groves and family welcomed four children and most of fourteen grandchildren visiting from North Bellerica Elk hart Goldsmith Sayre and Stephenville among others. Extended relatives included Mr and Mrs George Groves and Homer Groves with entertaining music by Mr and Mrs Jack Pritch ard and Mr and Mrs Bill King.

John Groves Sumnerwood James Groves Cindy Jimmy Jerry North Bellerica Mass Clay Denver Buck Carolyn Donna Debbie Archie Carla Clay Elkhart Kan Billy Bell Billy Dan Bobby Lila Ann Goldsmith Leroy Groves Vicky Sayre Oklo Groves George Groves Bill Groves Homer Groves Stephenville Jack Pritchard Shamrock Bill King Dozier

Weekend Visit Spreads Through Six Flags Over Texas

Mr and Mrs Donald Nunnelley and Ant Han Tina and Deedes and Mrs Jerry Nix and Lisa and Darvin spent the weekend in Six Flags Over Texas visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A V Lowrie this weekend.

Donald Nunnelley Ant Han Tina Deedes Jerry Nix Lisa Darvin Six Flags Over Texas A. V. Lowrie

Golden Wedding Reception for Alvis and Mrs Derryberry

Mr and Mrs Alvis Derryberry celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception at their home 811 Haskell Street Sunday August 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p m. Hosts are Milburn Derryberry Boyd Derryberry and Rev Fane Derryberry with families from Wellington Port Lavaca.

Alvis Derryberry Haskell Street Hosta Milburn Derryberry Boyd Derryberry Wellington Fane Derryberry Port Lavaca

Sugg 92nd Birthday Celebrated in Sulphur Oklahoma Luncheon

The Sugg family hosted a buffet luncheon in Sulphur honoring Mrs. Mary E. Sugg on her 92nd birthday. Attendees included relatives from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Kentucky and Mississippi, with western musicians providing entertainment and a pink themed cake and decorations. A great granddaughter from Mangum arrived from Oklahoma City, completing the family gathering.

Suge Mary E. Sugg Artesian Sulphur Oklahoma Jessie Crawford Jewel Sugg Cal Sugg Wellington Mary Clay Amarillo Teddy Dukeminier Oklahoma City Bill Sugg Harlingen J. D. Sugg Jackson Mississippi Ray Baldoc Miami Florida Charles Brown Houston Johnny Dukeminier Florence Kentucky Gerry Clark Altus Gary W. Couch Melba Hartpenge Paul Bansant Sandy Harrison Sandra Burkhart Ruth Laird Margaret Sheffield Odell Birch Dwight Tweedy John West Theresa J. 0. Lewis Reinerstill Madge Chandler Lisa Berry Vana Lynn Stephens Blanchard Eddie Lewis

Shower Honors Miss Needham

A Friday August 2 lingerie shower honored Miss Chevyl Needham. Hostesses included Mrs. Leamon Bawcom Mrs. Ronnie Hartman Mrs. Jim Howard Mrs. Bill Lindsey of Childress and Mrs. Jimmy Black. The centerpiece featured white and blue carnations on a white blue-tipped nest. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served to Patricia Thomas Linda Williams Janice White Cindy Saied and the hostesses.

Chevyl Needham Leamon Bawcom Ronnie Hartman Jim Howard Bill Lindsey Childress Jimmy Black Patricia Thomas Linda Williams Janice White Cindy Saied

Relatives Visit as Currys Plan Move to Kansas

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Snider and John D visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Donald Curry and are moving from Weatherford Oklahoma to Alden Kansas. Also present were R F Curry of Memphis his sister Clyde Miller and Melady of Canyon and Mrs Curry's sister in law Mrs Cecil Masten and four grandchildren.

Johnnie Snider John D Donald Curry Weatherford Okla Alden Kan Curry R. F. Curry Memphis Clyde Miller Melady Canyon

Ph Cobb and family linked to Sanerillo and Meg Harris Reyal

Mir and Mrs Ph Cobb are connected with Sanerillo and Meg Harris Reyal in a brief society or naming note.

Mir Ph Cobb Fat Ant Sanerillo Meg, Harris Reyal

Snack Habits Revealed by National Consumer Survey

A national survey of over 3,000 families shows snack choices dominated by potato chips and nuts, with dieting as the main reason many skip snacks. Housewives purchase weekly, often decide in-store, and most try new snacks when available.

Four County Women Graduate LVII Nursing Course in Memphis

Wellington and Dodson women among nine graduates from Hall County Vocational Nursing School in Memphis on Friday July 26. Diplomas awarded to Gibbs Gilmore Dement Defor Neighbors Blackman Newbrough Leslie Briggs. Marilyn Wood led ceremony. graduates to sit state board exam for LVN licenses.

Wellington Dodson Hall County Vocational Nursing School Memphis Lucille Gilmore Wiénita Gibbs Sylvia Dement Lavanda Defor Una Way Neighbors Kay Blackman Sandra Newbrough Linda Leslie Nealie Briggs Marilyn Wood R.N Hall County Memorial Hospital Collingsworth

4-H Club Demonstration Prepares for County Better Bake Show

Mrs. Calvin Aaron served as guest speaker and demonstrator at a training meeting for 4-H Club girls on Wednesday July 31. The group learned to bake yeast bread and make refrigerator cookies for the 1968 County Better Bake Show to be held August 23. The county winner advances to the 1968 District 14-H Girls Better Bake Show on September 14 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Read more on the participants and leaders listed by home demonstrator Mrs. Leta Hill.

Calvin Aaron Aaron Leta Hill Tri-State Fairgrounds Susan Kimbro June Popwell Susan Peters Debra Deger Diana Schaub Donna Dennis Billy Norman Nancy Teutsch Pam Marsh Wayne Reynolds Marcia Lindley Kyle Lindley K. C. Lindley Dan Langford Denzil Deger Joe Terry

Anglin Family Gathers Here for Visit

Visiting recently at the home of Mr and Mrs S T Anglin were their children and spouses. Everett Anglin of Clarendon Henry Anglin and Glenda of Las Cruces NM Dewey Vandivere and children of Amarillo Lonie Needham and C A Winton of Wellington and a grandson Billy Wayne Anglin of Las Cruces also joined the gathering.

S. T. Anglin Everett Anglin Clarendon Henry Anglin Glenda Las Cruces New Mexico Dewey Vandivere Amarillo Lonnie Needham C. A. Winton Wellington Billy Wayne Anglin

Past Matrons and Patrons Meet by Eastern Star Club

The Past Matrons and Patrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday evening July 30 in the community building. Hostesses were Mrs. George Jones and Mrs. Bryan Denley with Mrs. Jones guiding the gathering. A dinner was served by Mrs. Pearl Aaron followed by games of 42 with attendees including Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Dyess and several listed members.

Order of the Eastern Star George Jones Bryan Denley Jones Pearl Aaron Raymond Dyess J. M. Strong Esdel Bartlett Annie Clark Jack Davis Jennie Holcomb Ethel Lowtie Elzie White

St Josephs Hospital Notes Full July to August Admissions

St Josephs Hospital reports multiple patient admissions and transfers from July 29 through August 5 including Mrs E C Clement Mr Ellis Hollabough and Mrs Sidney Jackson with others admitted earlier and discharged since July 29. Notes on local visitors and a bedside stay of J L Hankins in Cleburne.

David Carson E. C. Clement Amarillo S. R. Davis Grady Phillips Ellis T. Hollabough Shamrock Cecil Browning Sidney Jackson Louie M. Harrison Marvin Teutsch Dodson George Perkins Charles Carey Victor Garza Victor Lynn Garza R. L. Porter Lubbock Marshall Denny Clara Hardy Carla Lynn Carson Charles McIntosh

Restaurant Ramblings and Local Dining Ad

An early 20th century style notice promotes dining out in America citing family habits and restaurant quality. It highlights King’s Inn at Highways 436 offering all you can eat home style meals and convenient hours. Ahula Ketchum’s kitchen is praised for fine grade food and fast service.

America Loco King's Inn Texas Ahula Ketchum

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Norwood YH Family Tours Ares Ingleside High School Roy Miller High School del Mar College Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Austin Stafford S. L. Lindsey Lindsey Mary Sugg Gene Neill Ardmore J. W. Kramer Eddie and Mary Vinson Glen Major Ryan Arthur T. Vandi Lane Bill Dolar Susan Hartpence Miss Needham Donald Currys Leta Mill Benny J. Defor Ronald Crosley Laronna Bill Langford Mrs. Aaron Anglin St. Joseph's Hospital T. L. Scott Ira Self French Self Johnny Cherry Mary John Big Spring
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