Rainer Family Host Chicken Fry At Loco Gin
Mr and Mrs T H Rainer and Gayle hosted an old fashioned chicken fry at the Loco Gin on Friday night August 9 at 6 pm. A delicious meal was served later with fried chicken vegetables and desserts followed by music from Billy Wayne Thomas Clay Thomas and Mark Adkins. Numerous local residents attended for food socializing and games through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
T. H. Rainer
Loco Gin
Beth Adkins
Loco
Gayle
Billy Wayne Thomas
Clay Thomas
Mark Adkins
Messrs
Mmes
George Adkins
W. W. Hagerman
R. T. Moore
Weldon Belew
Dick Richards
Cliff Campbell
M. ZL
Adkins
Herman Belew
O. E. Langford
K. H
Fannie Belew
C. J. Solvia
Jean Solvia
California
Randy Holtman
Pampa
Fart Alexander
Jimmie Leslie
Luther Smith
John R. Thomas
Ethel Benningfield
Oklahoma City
Okla
Grady Belew
Kenneth Carroll
Wyatt Adkins
Tiffin Young
Bethine Adkins
Neva Jo Wolf
Bennie Z. Branum
Estelle Ad
Barbara Wilkins Hosts Dragonette Club Meeting
Barbara Wilkins entertained the Dragonette Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon August 6. After a brief business session the guests were served refreshments. Present were Ethra Jean Norman Peggy Riggs Diane Wells Jeanne Way Neeta Ball Wanda Jo Estes Helen Jo Holder Lynn Moore Lara Finley Lennie Lou Coleman Sue Anderson and host Barbara Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragonette Club
Barbara Wilkins
Ethra Jean Norman
Peggy Riggs
Diane Wells
Jeanne Way
Neeta Ball
Wanda Jo Estes
Helen Jo Holder
Lynn Moore
Lara Finley
Lennie Lou Coleman
Sue Anderson
Blackshear-Walters Vows Read Aug 6 Ceremony
Mrs. Helen Blackshear and Royce Walters united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage on Tuesday August 6 at 8 pm with Rev. Howard Jones officiating. The couple plans to live in St. George Utah after a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs Clinton Epps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blackshear
John McGill
Royce Walters
J. H. Walters
Baptist
Howard Jones
Chester Youngblood
J. C. Hartman
Utah
Highway Dept
Dodson Civic Club Picnic In Park On Aug First
Dodson Junior Civic Club met in the park Thursday night August 1 for a picnic supper. Mrs. Jo Hunt Doris Sue and Zelda Painter led the program with a Polio talk. Winners include Mrs. Oris West. Attendees list includes Clinton Norman and R L York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson Civic Club
Clinton Norman
R. L. York
Dodson Junior Civic Club
Jo Hunt
Doris Sue
Zelda Painter
Oris West
Mines
Margaret Nell Birchfield
Laverne West
Doris Sue Painter
Loyd Mills
Tom Birchfield
Harlon Rollins
Dorothy June Duvale
Howard Hunt
Peggy Scott
Leggitt Sisters Earn Degrees at West Texas State College
Miss Janice Leggitt earned a B S in Home Economics and will teach in Groom. Miss Marilyn Leggitt earned a B B A in Business Administration and plans to work in Amarillo. They are daughters of Mr and Mrs Cliff Leggitt of Wellington. Aug 18 graduation was at Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Marilyn Leggitt
West Texas State College
Canyon
Cliff Leggitt
Wellington
Janice Leggitt
Groom
Miss Leggitt
Amarillo
Noveta Ellis Weds OC D Holton Jr in Raton Ceremony
In a quiet Raton New Mexico ceremony on August 5 Miss Noveta Ellis became the bride of OC D Holton Jr The single ring rite was performed at 3 30 by Minister Larry R Virgin Church of Christ Raton The bride daughter of G D and Mrs Ellis Vinson Oklahoma wore royal blue with white accessories The groom son of Judge and Mrs Holton educated Wellington class of 1940 served three years in the army including time in Europe Now employed at Holton Auto Store The couple took a short trip to Colorado and reside in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raton
New Mexico
Noveta Ellis
J. Holton, Jr
Larry R. Virgin
Church of Christ
G. D. Ellis
Vinson
Okla
McLellan’s
Judge Holton
Wellington
Holton Auto Store
Colorado
Dodson Junior Class Elects Officers On August Seventh
The Dodson High School junior class met on August 7 to elect officers for the 1946 1947 year. Elected were Vance Hunt president Billie Frances Lalor vice president Wilma Jean Powers secretary treasurer Janie Branigan reporter Phillip Wynn sponsor and Mr and Mrs Duard Scott class parents. A fundraising committee was formed with Sue Scott as chair and members Bobbie Joyce Wilfong and Wilma Jean Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson High School
Vance Hunt
Billie Frances Lalor
Wilma Jean Powers
Janie Branigan
Phillip Wynn
Duard Scott
Sue Scott
Bobbie Joyce Wilfong
Bridal Shower for Mrs Dale Scott at Crawford Home
Mrs Dale Scott and her fiancé were honored with a bridal shower hosted Monday night at the Crawford residence. Guests registered, enjoyed music and games, and were later treated to refreshments. Attendees included numerous Crawford, Harbin, King, Scott, Lawrence, Adkins, Prince, Belew and Sachse families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Scott
Silas Crawford
Chester Crawford
L. J. King
Lee Roy Crawford
Betty Fay Crawford
Rheta Ann King
Allah Faye King
W. F
T. H. Rainer
Gayle
L. A. Sachse
Floyd Clark
Bob Sexton
Claire Lawrence
A. B. Crawford
Roy Scott
Minter
Charlie Bearden
Tiffin Young
Goldie Scott
Fannie Belew
Holt and Roberts Tie Knot in Alanreed Nuptials
Miss Lennie Holt and Odis Roberts wed August eight at 5 p m in Rev S T Greenwood’s home in Alanreed. Attendants were John H Ward and Eddie Jo Roberts. Groom is son of C W Roberts of Wellington. They will reside in Wellington.
Shower Honorees Mason Benton And Andy Southerland
A pink and blue shower was given Thursday August 1 for Mrs. Mason Benton and Mrs. Andy Southerland hosted by Mrs. F. P. Hunt. Guests included many neighbors and friends with gifts from several senders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Benton
Andy Southerland
F. P. Hunt
Mmes. S. E. Branch
Gene Waters
W. W. Johnson
M. C. Head
Bill Hunt
Hezze Jones
Jewel Hooper
A. J. Fike
Otis Stephens
W. A. Poteet
G. W. Duncan
Homemakers Luncheon At First Baptist Church
The Homemaker Class of the First Baptist Church met for a luncheon on Wednesday August 7 at the church. Mrs J L Burt opened with prayer, Mrs J A Dukeminier led the devotional, and Mrs Henry Davidson closed with a prayer. Levi Duncan presided at the business meeting with attendees including Mrs Henry Davidson Mrs R W Brantley Mrs J A Dukeminier Mrs A N Hutcher son Levi Duncan Charlie Slay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. L. Burt
J. A. Dukeminier
Henry Davidson
Levi Duncan
Mmes
R. W. Brantley
Jd. A. Dukeminier
A. N. Hutcherson
Charlie Slay
Social Notes From Region Visits Across Texas Panhandle
Harold T Barrett of O'Donnell left Monday after five days with Robert Baumgardner. Bill and Mrs Hurd visited Borger last weekend. Leonard Spruiell and Donna Robbins of Raymondville are visiting Mrs Spruiell's mother Mrs M D McInnis for the week. Elizabeth Gillentine and Mildred Starr of Amarillo spent the weekend with relatives. Joe Thompson hosted his sister and nephew from Altus Oklahoma. A T Smith returned Friday from Portales New Mexico visiting sisters and Canyon. Martha Hudson hosted her son Keener Hudson and Mrs Hudson of Edinburg, plus Dick Hurst and Dorothy from Shreveport and Mrs E Hurst of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold T. Barrett
O'Donnell
Robert Baumgardner
Bill Hurd
Borger
Leonard Spruiell
Donna Robbins
Raymondville
Elizabeth Gillentine
Mildred Starr
Amarillo
Joe Thompson
Mrs
Coy Vaughn and
Billie Vaughn
Altus, Oklo
A. T. Smith
Portales
N. M
Canyon
Martha Hudson
Keener Hudson
Hudson
Edinburg
Dick Hurst
Dorothy
Shreveport
E. Hurst
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Fred LeDerer Hosts Circle No 2 Meeting
Circle Number 2 of the First Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Fred LeDerer on Monday August 12. The group opened with a prayer led by Mrs. J W Harper and Bible study was led by Mrs J A Dukeminier from the book of Tara. Attendants included Mmes A N Hutcherson J A Dukeminier C A Bradford Orval Couch Sher Crouch Cicero Gulley L V Moore Frank Hikenburg T E Benge J R Castleberry William Barjenbruch Stella Mattox J C Whisenant and the hostess. Visitors were Miss Mae Armstrong of Ballinger and Mrs J W Harper of Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fred LeDerer
J. W. Harper
J. A. Dukeminter
Mmes. A. N. Hutcherson
J. A. Dukeminier
C. A. Bradford
Orval Couch
Sher Crouch
Cicero Gulley
L. V. Moore
Frank Hikenburg
T. EB. Benge
J. R. Castleberry
William Barjenbruch
Stella Mattox
J. C. Whisenant
Mae Armstrong
Ballinger
Wichita Falls
Mrs Hurst Shower Honoree In Stork Event At Rowntree Home
Mrs Calvin Hurst was honored at a stork shower hosted at the home of Mrs Joe Rowntree on Thursday August 8. Co hosts included Mrs Conrad Melton Austin Deger Selba Rainey and A J Fires. Pink and blue decor framed the gathering as guests registered greeted gifts were shown punch and cake served and punch poured amid pink blue sweetpea centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Aaron Hurst
Joe Rowntree Thurslday
B and P W Club Holds August Meeting at Wellington
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Thursday night August 8 at the community building. Wellington Club hosted the Childress Club. Myra Hays chaired the hostess duties. Dora Elizabeth McClaskey presided at the business session. Kathleen Gray played two piano selections after supper as meetings closed with bridge and 42 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Wellington Club
Childress Club
Myra Hays
Dora Elizabeth McClaskey
Kathleen Gray
Louise Bowers
Colene Clift
Virginia Robey
Bonnie Willis
Clay Sullivan
Maude Gay
Myrtle Cates
Charlotte Martin
Maurine Newberry
Hilda Havens
Helen Gray
Bessie Rainer
Mildred Allen
Elizabeth Smith
Dorothy Robertson
Christine Menefee
Hattie D. Wells
Juanita Shepard
Louise Willis
Sara Jones
Vera Swafford
Diane J Wells
Etha Pruden
Montye McMinn
Dora E. McClaskey
Bessie Jean Willis
Mrs Addie Nelson Celebrates 69th Birthday in August
Mrs. Addie Nelson marked her sixty ninth birthday with a party hosted by her daughter Mrs. Auburn Keller on Thursday August 8. Attendees included family from Childress Roswell San Bernardino Harvey Corpus Christi and local friends with punch cookies and birthday cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Keller
Addie Nelson
Nelson
BE. H. Nelson
J. W. Griffith
Garry
Childress
C. W. Keesee
Roswell
Wynn Couple Heads West for Carlsbad Caverns Visit
Mr and Mrs Alf Wynn depart Wednesday for a vacation to New Mexico planning a visit to Carlsbad Caverns during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Wynn
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
First Baptist Church honors new pastor with reception
The church hosts a reception for Rev. Howard Jones and family on Thursday August 8. Attendees include the Jones family and church members plus relatives of the McClaskey family. Gifts were presented and refreshments served by the Reapers Sunday School Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Howard Jones
William Bartenbruch
Barbara Wilkins
Uncle Pete
Alene Raburn
Bartenbruch
Nellie Bly Slay
Teddy Max Crownover Party Honors July Birthday
Teddy Max Crownover celebrated his 12th birthday with a party at his grandparents home on July 29. Guests included Raymond Daugherty Jennie Nell Scott Joann Birchfield Virginia Cain and other friends and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Max Crownover
Mrs. Haragan
Raymond Daugherty
Jennie Nell Scott
Joann Birchfield
Virginia Cain
Wilma
Wanda Hightower
Mary Nell Birchfield
Vancille Bonneau
David Fillpot
Wanda Killison
Edwin Bonneau
Shirley Baird
Bobby Davis
Dougsie Jamerson
Windall Burge
Bobby Joe Crowley
Herman Seymour
A. B. Smith
Lonnie Roberson
Lavanda Sue Hudson
Sammy
Don Tabor
Rovenia
Texas
Sherry Diane Crownover
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Williams in Ward Home
Mrs James Williams was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs J C Ward on Thursday August 8 The guest of honor is identified as Hazel Watson before her marriage Co hostess was Mrs L B Ward Roy Snyder sister of the groom registered the guests and served punch and cookies Guests arrived throughout the afternoon and mailed gifts for the bride to be
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
J. C. Ward
Williams
Hazel Watson. Co
Ward
L. BE. Ward
Roy Snyder
Snyder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlotte Manson
Charlotte
Blackshear-Walters
Leggitt Sisters
OC. D. Holton Jr
Dodson
Crawford Home
Buttercup
Betty Wrugge
Calvin Hurst
B & PW Club
Hasting
Strong Floral Co
Shirley Mitchel
W.W. McClaskey
McClaskey
David Armstrong
William W. McClaskey
W. W. McClaskey
Major Wiliam W. McClaskey
Hawaii
Oak Grove
Eddie McClaskey
Doran
Parker House
Fleischmann
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