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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

5

Gilmore Weds Hicks in Church Ceremony of August 10

Michael Gilmore and Shirley Hicks married in the Church of Christ at eight o clock on Saturday evening August 10. Officiating was Donald Green from Oklahoma Christian College. The bride wore white peau desoie with lace, pearls, and a veil, carrying a yellow rose bouquet with a white orchid. Doris Simpson served as maid of honor and bridesmaids wore yellow dotted swiss. Best man Bill Gilmore, ushers Sandy Covey and George Kopp. The ceremony featured jade leaf arches and candleabras, with music by Mrs. Billy Mac Sims and Paul Guthrie.

Shirley Ann Hicks Michael Gilmore Church of Christ Donald Green Oklahoma Christian College Charles Seeley L. A. Gilmore Gilmore Billy Mac Sims Paul Guthrie Doris Simpson Brenda Wisdom Amarillo Wynett McNeil McLean Bill Gilmore Dade City Fla Sandy Covey George Kopp Edith Hicks Martha Gail Martin Crowell Carla Nunnelley

Wesleyan Guild Holds Dedication and Pledge Service

Trinity United Methodist Church conducted a Dedication and Pledge Service themed Jesus the Light of the World. A salad supper followed for Methodist Men Junior Church and Guild members with candle lighting featuring the Sallman painting Christ Knocking at the Heart's Door.

the Rogers Jesus R. H. Isbell Christ Sallman Isbell Rogers John Gollihugh Richard Peters P. E. Lowrie Loyd Futch R. L. Johnson Leota Ammons Johnson Wayne Cummings G. H. Brewer Regina Ferguson Jean Ferguson G. C. Isbell Guild Futch

Wedding Reception Honors Couple At Wellington Church

The ceremony was followed by a reception in the church parsonage reception room. The bride wore white net over satin with crystal and silver and carried a bouquet. Guests included Deanna Wisdom and several attendants. The couple will reside at 1002 East Avenue after a brief wedding trip. The bride attended Wellington Schools and the groom, a Wellington High School graduate, works at Buske Farm Store.

James Neal Martin Crowell Ting Joe Blackshear Vinson Debbie Lewis Tanya Horton Sharon Gaston Deanna Wisdom Amarillo East Avenue Wellington Wellington High School Buske Farm Store

Derryberrys Honored at Fiftieth Anniversary Reception

Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Derryberry were feted at a Sunday reception at their Wellington home marking their golden wedding. Hosts included their sons and daughters in law Milburn and Boyd Derryberry and Rev Fane Derryberry, with guests from Port Lavaca Amarillo and Childress. The couple, longtime Wellington residents since 1928, married August 7 1918. He heads Wellington Hatchery, former police chief, World War I veteran, and Baptist church members.

Alvis Derryberry Milburn Derryberry Boyd Derryberry Fane Derryberry Port Lavaca Edyth Jackson Patti Holton Jeannie Derryberry Phyllis Thomas Tanya Horton Verna Beth Derryberry Derryberry Pat Patterson Childress Bill Cunningham Amarillo Wellington Cook County Nettie Lee Barnes Grayson County Prairie Valley School Sycamore School Knowles Hatchery American Legion The Baptist Church

Rebekahs Attend School Here

Eighteen members of Rebekah Lodges from Shamrock Memphis and Childress attended a school of instruction hosted by Wellington Lodge on Monday August 5. Mrs Jewell Rabo of Shamrock directed the session. A salad supper followed and the meeting ended with singing and skits performed by the lodges.

Rebekah Shamrock Memphis Childress Wellington Lodge Jewell Rabo

Family of Mrs. Burt Hosts Visitors From Out of Town

Out of town visitors in the home of Mrs. J. L. Burt included her children J L Burt Jr of Denver Joe Bulloch and daughter Mrs Jay Hancock of Arlington Roy Brinson Burt Brinson Brooks Boyd and David Fry of Fritch. Also visiting were her daughter Mrs Jack Ford and Lanny with Mrs Burt's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Young of Sumnerwood. One son in law and three grandsons could not attend.

J. L. Burt J. L. Burt, Jr Denver Colo Joe Bulloch Jay Hancock Arlington Roy Brinson Burt Brinson Brooks and Boyd David, Fry Fritch

Local families greet relatives and friends in village visits

Several households welcomed extended relatives and friends from Dallas Sherman Amarillo Canyon Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Notable gatherings include Arlie Loco reunion attendance and a wedding in Canyon with Charlotte Allen and Eddie Baker.

N. W. Morton Oklainoa City P. ©. Starr Charlotte Allen Eddie Baker Canyon

Florists Advice On Plant Care And Arrangements

Corky Bowen offers tips on economical plant care and long lasting foliage. He suggests varied leaf shapes and greens, tall plants supported by green sticks, and consulting florists for potted plant care and flower choices for special occasions.

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