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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1964

Page

2

Langley Family Reunion Records 1964 at Permanent Grounds

The Langley descendants formed a reunion August 13 to 16 at the permanent Langley grounds 11 miles west of Wellington. About 120 relatives and 41 visitors attended with nine of ten siblings present. Bill Langley elected president Loyd Langley secretary treasurer. The gathering featured group singing games and a slide show by Julie Crow.

James F. Langley Langley Wellington George Langley Seattle Wash New Orleans Julie “Crow Germany New-York Bill Langley Loyd Langley Maude Clay Joyce Harris Nannie Johnson Arthur Haven Milton Haven Clarendon Bob Haven Diane Amarillo Gus Haven Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Ellon Crow Jodie Rita Eddie Lena Faye Farmington, N.M Harvie Price Susie Cindy Billy Rickey Earl Harwell Jan Tommy Childress George Lowe Marietta Okla Floyd Lowe Janice Jerry Memphis Lon Hartsell Grandfield Ethel Hester Lee Carmen Roy Ardmore Marylee Leach Burkburnett James A. Hester Jim Dan Mike Phillip Lois Margie Robert del Rio Hester States Ecequador Dan Langley Will Williams Melanie Melinda Doug Wayne Gray Donnie Sherrie L. L. Nixon Mary Floydada Henry Richards Lynetta Lee Dena Norman, Okla Ted Richards Debbie Indianapolis Ind Kenny Emmet Wayne Cook Stamford Bill Dennis Denise Lowell Nixon Kim Oklahoma City Aubrey Stuckey Jim Langley J.W. Langley Ronnie Sharon Loyd Wayne Pam Paula Sue Donald Langley Donna Randy Donnie Marcum Lee Anne Lori Quail Hoyt Langley Lisa Paris John Barnhart Garland Brent Vaughan Wichita Kan Jodie Sanders

Party Honors Debra Long on Eighth Birthday

Debra Long celebrated her eighth birthday at Ellison Park with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Billy Ray Long. Guests included Cheryl Spillman Patty McAlister Jan McGill Shelley Dempsey from Odessa and the honoree’s family. The visit included Grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Stowell and Major Edward Guthrie family visiting from Fort Worth and McGuire Air Force Base.

Debra Long Billy Ray Long Ellison Park Cheryl , Spillman Patty McAlister Jan McGill Shelley Dempsey Odessa Bob McAlister J. M. Stowell Dana Guthrie Fort Worth Carla Joel Edward Guthrie Major Guthrie McGuire Air Force Base

Young Homemakers Name Officers for Coming Year

Wellington Chapter of the Young Homemakers of America met at Mrs. Doug Barker’s home. Officers elected: Benson Long president, Palmer Campsey secretary treasurer, Billy Britton historian-reporter. Yearly program includes films, decorations, socials, interior decorating, and a tea honoring Future Homemakers. A family picnic was held in the park on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Wellington Young Homemakers of America Doug Barker Barker Benson Long Palmer Campsey Billy Britton Dee Coleman Donald White Carroll Daves Doug Barer

Hartman Family Reunion Draws Members From Wide Area

The Hartman family reunion was held in Wellington on Sunday August 16 with barbecued beef supplied by M W Hartman of Leckney. New officers elected included Punk Hartman president Cliff Hartman vice president and Joy Hartman secretary treasurer. Attendees listed span multiple Texas towns including Sweetwater Amarillo Wellington and Burkburnett with guests and visitors from Amarillo Fort Worth and Quail.

Hartman Wellington M. W. Hartman Leckney Wren Hartman Punk Hartman Sweetwater Cliff Hartman Joy Hartman Amarillo J. W. Hartman Quail Lockney Leo Underdown Cindy and Rex Fort Worth Marc Delisle Bret and Michelle

Mrs Henard Hosts Coffee Honoring Art Professor

Mrs John Henard hosted a Saturday morning coffee on August 15 for her daughter Mrs Edgar Taylor of Los Angeles. Mrs Taylor, an UC Los Angeles art department professor, is recalled here as Miss Mildred Henard who once taught at Wellington Jr High. Attendees included Mrs Maurice Dickson Garland Mrs Frank Anderson Mrs Deskins Wells Mrs Clyde Drake Mrs L C Mrs Creed Hill Mrs Eddie Sam Henard Mrs John R Henard Mrs Dan Howard and Miss Bonnie Willis.

John Henard Edgar Taylor Los Angeles Taylor University of California At Mildred Henard Wellington Junior High School Maurice Dickson Garland Frank Anderson Deskins Wells Clyde Drake L. C Creed Hill Eddie

B P W Members Entertain Families at Mid Summer Picnic

Business and Professional Women's Club hosts annual mid summer picnic on August 11. Members welcome families for visiting, entertainment, and a picnic supper at 8 o'clock followed by registration of numerous attendees and local members listed.

B&pw Ellisday Byron Duncan Rufus Sweat Ricky

Book Club Hosts Summer Meeting With World Travel Slides

Members of the Wellington Book Club held their mid summer meeting on Monday evening August 17 at the home of Mrs. J. W. Wells. Hostesses included Miss Bonnie Willis and several club officers. Mrs. Mish Dukeminier presented slides from a world tour and offered commentary. President Mrs. J. B. Stevenson led a short business session and refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs. Dukeminier, Mrs. Stevenson, and many members.

Wellington Book Club J. W. Wells Dukeminier Stevenson J.M. Orr E. F. Bartlett Gus. Barton J. F. Michael Bobo Castleberry Sara. Jones Jack Sanford Robert Lewis Creed Hill Elvis Crawley A. L. Elliott Templeton Wilson Welch Watkins Willis Wells

Quail News Community Visits Across States

Local society notes list visits by Quail residents and families to West Cliff Colorado Oklahoma City Lovington Tulsa Mountain Park and Amarillo. Names include Peggram Camp Campbell Weaver Jett Boen Dollar Crabtree Mitchell Langley and others with kinship ties and travel dates in August and summer events.

Roy Peggram Walter Camp Dodson West Cliff Colo Billy Peggram Boys Ranch Gene Peggram Lowell Nixon Oklahoma City J. W. Boen Charles Boen Dick Campbell Dead Indian Lake Oklahoma Ottie Weaver Travis Weaver Lovington N. M John Dollar Leon ‘Shields Tanya Willow Okla Annie Russell E Jode Vicky Jett Claude Jett el Paso A. L. Robinson G. I. Downing Tulsa L. E. Wright Jim Langley Association of Primitive Baptists Mountain Park

Maddox Family Reunion At Aunt Mattie Maddox Home

The Maddox family reunion was held Sunday by the children of the late M. D. Maddox at Aunt Mattie Maddox’s home. Attendees included Bryant and Maudie Maddox, Vess Barnes, Alvis Maddox, Lloyd Whisenant, Eugene Ingram, D. W. Maddoxs, Sherry and others from Amarillo, Roscoe, Childress, Gillham, Salinas, Hereford, Wellington, Reed, and Hattiesburg among others. The day featured visiting and group photographs.

Maddox Mattie Maddox Bryant Maddox Maudie Simmons Yess Maddox J.K Amarillo Vess Barnes and Vess, Jr Roscoe Alvis Maddox Childress Clifton Maddox Lloyd Whisenant Wanda Gillham, Ark Eugene Ingram Joe Salinas Calif D. W. Maddox Sr D. W. Maddox Jr Sherry Wayne Dorothy Scotty Hereford Glen Steve Robbie Maddox Wellington John Maddox J.L. Maddox Joe Maddox Reed Okla Frank Ramsey Chris Hattisburg Miss

Weekendvisit of several families from multiple states

Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Edgar Lockhart hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Morris Brown and Mr and Mrs Chalmer Wiegman from Bethany Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Wilson Green from Downey California Mrs Tom Burnett from Texico New Mexico and Vernon Brown from Fresno California

Edgar Lockhart Morris Brown Chalmer Wiegman Bethany Oklahoma Wilson Green Downey Calif Tom Burnett Texico, N.M Vernon Brown Fresno Cali

Amarillo Visit By Wells Scruggs Starr Family

Mrs Lowell Wells and Mrs G N Scruggs visit this week in Amarillo with sister and daughter Mrs Milderd Starr They will also visit Mr and Mrs Don Howington and their son.

Lowell Wells G. N. Scruggs Amarillo Mildred Starr Don Howington

Carolyn Wilkerson and Thomas Chumley wed at Fort Riley

Carolyn Wilkerson daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Wilkerson of Dodson and Thomas Chumley son of Mr and Mrs Chiles Chumley of Hollis were married Monday August 24 at the Church of Christ in Junction City Kansas. Minister Ladd officiated the double ring ceremony attended by Linda Watson of Dodson and Pvt John L Cray of Fort Riley. The bride wore silver and gold metallic brocade. her attendant wore white brocade. The groom serves in the Army and is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas.

Carolyn Wilkerson Thomas Chumley Ft. Riley, Kan Carolyn Wilkerson T.L. Wilkerson Dodson Ladd Linda . Watson John’ L. Cray Fort: Riley, Kan Fort Riley Kan

Fidelis Class Social At First Baptist Church

The Fidelis Sunday school class met at Ellison Park on Tuesday August 11 for a social and business meeting. President Mrs Ray Clubb led the session and Mrs Jerry Gassiot of Corpus Christi gave the devotional titled Light and Power. Ice cold watermelon was served to members and guests including Mrs Guy Clement Mrs Tom Caterlin Mrs Mabel Ingram Mrs Riley Danson Mrs J L Harper Mrs J M Stowell Mrs E M Cook Mrs Cicero Gulley Mrs O R Spear Mrs Coy Vaughan Mrs C T Hubbard and others.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Ellison Park Ray Clubb Jerry Gassiot Corpus Christi Guy Clement Tom Caterlin Mabel Ingram Ray Club Riley Danson J. L Harper J. M Stowell E. M. Cook Cicero Gulley 0. R. Spear Coy Vaughan C. T. Hubbard George Patterson J. L. Moody Frank Goforth

Quail YH Set Monday Meeting in Quail Home

Quail YH of Texas will meet Monday night August 24 at 8 PM in the Quail home ec cottage. The program covers decorations for various occasions using on hand materials. Leaders are Mrs Roy Canada and Mrs Otis Emmert. Hostesses are Mrs Loyd Langley and Mrs C H Long. Mrs Monty Mitchell and new adviser Mrs Norman Wilson of Wellington will attend.

Frances ‘Kirkpatrick Gary Rickey Paris Charles Francis Texas City Dick. Heater Wilson Okla Marlene Furguson Doyle, Terry Sandra Wellington Andy. Anderson Ben ‘Boen Quail Z.J.-11 Amarillo Walter. Neeley Pampa Homer Holton Rita Milford Harris Steve Marsh James Long Brian Jason Spade Texas Marie Ward Altus Tamera Frisbie Memphis Alvis Clay Horace Clay Joyce Harris Langley Roy Canada Otis. Emmert

Athlete's Foot Germ How to Kill It

Instructional ad claims an 8 day cure for athlete's foot using T-4-L liquid with a 48 cent refund if displeased. Describes skin shedding and replacement by healthy skin, plus antiseptic soothing foot powder for odor and sweat control available at Parsons Drug.

Parsons Drug

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