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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
2
John J. Ford III wed Susan McDonald in a Ridgecrest Baptist Church ceremony officiated by Reverend James McGinley. The couple, after a Dallas trip, reside at 6002 Stonewall Greenville with extensive family and a large local reception.
Mrs Ross Oatman entertained with a surprise birthday party for her daughter Lanora on Tuesday August 17 at the Oatman home of Mr and Mrs Clay Oatman. Guests included Sharon Childers Sheri White Judy Goanell Hope Souder and Canora.
Mr and Mrs John Joseph Ford Jr hosted the rehearsal dinner for their son John Joseph Ford III and his bride to be Susan Berri McDonald of Hobbs. The August 20 event in the Continental Motor Hotel private dining room featured a head table centerpiece of pink gladioli carnations and pale purple asters with gifts exchanged among the couple and attendants. Attending were members of the Ford and McDonald families and a few close friends.
A Gatesville reunion brought together Bouchelle descendants from Texas and Tennessee. Sixty seven attendees learned they share Nelson Patteson of Pulaski, Tennessee, and a longer family line. The event, hosted by Mrs. Voss Patteson, is planned as an annual gathering on the first Sunday in August.
Jeff club held a summer family gathering Friday night August 20 in the Heritage Room. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Don Jones Mr and Mrs J J Morgan Penny and Jimmy Mr and Mrs R L Maberry Robi Lou Mr and Mrs Paul Bell Dana Mr and Mrs ea Masten Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wooldridge Mr and Mrs Howard Holton Mr and Mrs Dick Sweat Mr and Mrs Jake Leach Mr and Mrs R T Savage Mrs Herman Belew and Mrs Fred Williams.
Miss Debra Hawkins wed Tommy Allison Lindley at Travis Baptist Church in Memphis on August 14. Attendees included many from New York City to Dallas and Amarillo, with a long list of relatives and friends from Wellington and surrounding towns.
Miss Debra Hawkins of Memphis and Tommy Allison Lindley were married on Saturday August 14 at Travis Baptist Church Memphis. Officiated by Reverend Lloyd E. Riddles, the ceremony featured orchid and purple chrysanthemums and organ music. The bride wore organza and Alencon lace with a Watteau train. attendants wore orchid lace gowns.
Horitz couple celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a surprise luncheon in Plainview. Guests included children and grandchildren, with a reception in Fellowship Hall. The couple recently returned from a wedding trip to Colorado and New Mexico and reside at 1704 Ellison.
Mrs Lindley hosts a dinner in Memphis at the De Ville Restaurant on Friday evening August 13. Attendants received gifts from the bride and groom. Guests included Mrs William K Payne and daughter Nancy of Temple who visited relatives. Nancy and her brother Mike will attend Temple Junior College.
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