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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
5
Autumn fashion notes highlight front detail with shirring pleats and drapery. Princess lines return shaping waists, with belted and unbelted silhouettes for day and night. High necklines persist, accented by jewelry. Sleeves feature inflating pleats and dolman effects for a loose, ladylike look.
Miss Tillie Fecher married Mr. Ernest Holland in a morning ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R K French with Rev D D Sumrall officiating. The couple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fecher, will reside near Nicholson and will celebrate with several entertainments as they begin married life.
Last week Miss Tillie Fecher now Mrs Ernest Holland was honored at a Baptist Church Sunday School class shower on August 15 at 8 o clock. Mrs Annaly Harper read and Miss Mary Katherine Hutcherson played piano. Little Miss Zoreen Oldham presented gifts as pink and white decorations complemented refreshments.
The Baptist W. M. S met for Bible study and planned the new year’s work. New officers will be installed next Monday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Lee Fortenberry’s home with Mrs. D. A. Grundy of Memphis to preside and deliver an address. A musical program is planned.
On Thursday evening August 15 Miss Virginia Lee Fortenberry hosted the B I T U Senior Prep party. A variety of games provided amusement as attendees included Ora Ellen Hall Edna Earle Willoughby Annie Lee Graham Waomi Slay Inez Smith Margaret Ward Reba Earle Smith Margaret Ann Fires Josephine Wilson Florense Tucker Leslie Moore Delingaworth Claudia.
Mrs W W McClaskey honored her daughter Mary Bess on her eighth birthday with a party on August 14 Guests included Carolyn Jordan Dorig Brisbin Tommy Joe Moulton Dorothy Holcomb Bobby Holton Sonny Graham Hamilton Holton Sam Holcomb Charles Hajek Newell Edward McClaskey Carol Jordan Richard McClaskey honoree Mary Bess McClaskey and hostess Mrs W W McClaskey.
Mrs Odis Ball was hostess Tuesday evening last week honoring Catherine and M C Ball Jr of Lubbock A chicken fry marshmallow roast and outdoor games followed Those attending included Irene Ball Evelyn Ball Marianna Virginia and Billy Roy Bledsoe Junior Montague Howard Ball M C and Catherine Ball and B F Ball
Last weekend Mr and Mrs 5 G Henry entertained Mrs Henrys sister and husband Captain and Mrs W L Wheeler and daughters Julie and Barbara of Maxwell Field Montgomery Alabama. Mrs Henry and daughter Martha Jeanne spent six weeks this summer in Alabama visiting Captain and Mrs Wheeler. Since that time they have been transferred to Fort Leavenworth Kansas where they will be stationed for the next year. Captain Wheeler serves in the air corps and is making the change for Ft Leavenworth at this time.
Jim Reed of California visiting the McLear home was honored at a swimming party Monday night. The group swam at Shamrock then enjoyed a picnic supper. Attendees included Marie and Hazel McLear LaVerne Everett Pete Darling of Shamrock Jim Reed and Jack Everett.
A fragmentary social snippet notes Mrs. Tommy Blake of Shamrock visiting with her sister Mrs. Key Curr Blake, formerly Miss Valley Warren.
Mrs. A C Beverie leads Wellington PTA plans for a beneficial school year. August 15 meeting set carnival plans and a faculty parent gathering at Wellington High on September 6 with a program and social hour. Attendees at Beverie home included Mrs G L Farrar and others.
Mrs John Forbis led a Sunday School Class picnic for twelve year old girls of the Methodist Church Monday evening. After swimming the group enjoyed a picnic lunch at the playground and then played games. Gratitude was expressed to Mrs Forbis by Christine Gray Nora Glerm Jean Anderson Louise Anderson Kathrine Lynn Patricia Sullivan Nancy Sullivan Wilma Ruth Forbis Fredda Nell Holmes Shamrock Buddy Forbis and sponsor Mrs John Forbis.
Mr and Mrs W H Gilley of Sherman announce the marriage of daughter Billie Marie to Farris Breedlove of Wellington. The ceremony was July 4 at Rev J B Thompson home. Billie Marie Breedlove, Sherman High School 1932 graduate, attended Austin College. Breedlove, son of John Breedlove, Wellington, finished Decatur Junior College 1934 and played football and basketball at Austin College. They will reside in Sherman after Sept 10 while both attend Austin College.
Tuesday evening the Thursday Dinner Bridge Club met at the Cocke home hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Cocke with guests Mr and Mrs Ross Carlton. After dinner bridge was played with Sandy Parsons winning high for ladies and Ben Boston high for men. Gifts were given to the honor guests Jimmie Gillentine and others.
Mrs. Mattie Carr was honored last Tuesday August 18 at a family reunion hosted by her kin at the McLear home. It was the first gathering in seven years ahead of her California trip to visit a daughter. Attendees included Jim Reed and son, Bill Cary Jr. of Los Angeles, Joe Laycock and daughter Jewell, Tommie Joe of Abra, John Everett and family, Jack James La Verne Lorene, Tom McLear and family, and others.
Miss Berma Bean daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bean of Floydada married W T Herbert of Wellington in a Thursday evening ceremony at Rev C H McClung’s Floydada Baptist Church home. Attendants were Miss Catherine Bean and Mr Claude Myers. The couple will reside in Quail where Herbert will farm.
Mrs Wade Mahan is honored at a lawn bridge party hosted by Mrs Orval Couch and Mrs Loren Thompson. Guests welcomed her with a farewell handkerchief shower before her Saturday departure to Dallas for school. Attendants included Mrs Jack McCauley, Miss Bula Bell, Miss Carrie Nola Campbell, and others in attendance.
Local high school fraternity members enjoyed an outing at the country club on Friday afternoon and night. They swam and practiced diving while accompanied by former sponsor Les Masten and teachers Bobo Castberry John Albert Holton Elmer Donahoe R M Horn D M Blanton and Henry Sullivan.
Robert Lewis celebrated his tenth birthday with a picnic and swimming party at the Country Club attended by Biddy Morris J W French Joe Horn Denzil Bevers Buddy Forbis Harold Smith Farrar Mr and Mrs N Lewis the honoree and hosts Mr and Mrs E Muza.
Miss Virginia Glenn is visiting relatives and friends in Amarillo this week, staying with family and enjoying local hospitality as she travels.
The B F Ford family gathered for a long planned reunion at the Wellington home. Eldest son Arthur Ford and siblings joined relatives from Hale Center Hale Center Fort Sumner and Amarillo. A noon dinner, watermelon feast, photos, and stories marked the joyous occasion.
The Straight Fight Club met Wednesday August 14 and traveled to the Country Club for a swimming party and various sports. Supper was cooked in the open. Attendees included Beth O Neil, Eddie Jo Gilbert, Tommie Barton, Louise Whisenant, Olive Marie Seaberry, Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Mrs. Lee O Neil, Lola Lee Longino, Mozelle Melton and Bob Frances Gilbert.
A group of young girls spent Monday and Tuesday at the Country Club practicing swimming strokes and learning diving. They will pass tests under J. L. Anderson later in the summer. Participants include Dorothy Ferbis Olivia Templeton Amel Burt Hillary Sigler Georgine McCauley Virginia Fortenberry and Mildred Slough.
Mrs C C Bishop hosted the Sewing Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. After a social hour, an iced course was served to seven members including Mrs L C Jones Mrs J N Cook Mrs J M Stowell Mrs Harry Gilbert Mrs V A Porter Mrs L J Campbell and Mrs Bishop.
The Christ Ambassadors from the Assembly of God of Shamrock hold a revival here while local residents face illnesses and travel plans. Notable items: Gibbons and Craig families have members ill, some attend old settlers reunion in Nocona, others return from travels, and multiple social visits and family duties are noted around Shamrock and Dozier.
A list of neighbors and relatives visiting from Alvord and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. J A Lowe and daughter Huetta Miss Iva Bell Brewer Georgia Marie Jones Mrs D Brara Rev WiOW Braswell and family Miss Madie and others. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Singpoon with Virginia Pauline Husthines and Earl A B from Houston.
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