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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

5

Evening Rites Unite Leggitt Kelly at First Christian Church

Miss Kathleen Leggitt daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Leggitt married Mr A L Kelly at twilight on Sunday August 23 at First Christian Church Memphis. Rev Luna read the ring ceremony. bride wore black lacquered satin with gold ornaments and a marquisette veil. Bride is Wellington High School 1925 alumna who studied drama and speech, her groom formerly of Eldorado and Wellington and now employed at Pruden Drug Store. Reception followed at Leggitt home with numerous local guests. Afterward the couple departed for a Dallas honeymoon and planned visits to Port Worth and Dallas Centennial celebrations.

Kathleen Leggitt J. E. Leggitt A. L. Kelly First Christian Church Rev. Luna First Christian Church of Memphis J. J. Leggitt Louise Mulligan Kelley Hasved Wellinston Wellington High School J.T. Kelley Eldorado Pleet Pruden Wellington Pate Pruden Drug Store University of Oklahoma At Nortian Kelley Annalu Harper Mary Katherine Hutcherson Fred le Derer

Regular W M S Meet Sessions Circle Of W M S

The Baptist Church W M S circles held regular meetings on Monday August 24. Members gathered with hosts including Mrs J A Dukeminier Mrs Finley and Mrs T T Fain for devotion quilting or prayer and plan visits to other circles next week.

W. M. S. of the Baptist Church Lotta Moon J. A. Dukeminier O. L. Couch D. L, Worley J. Q. Short A. N Hutcherson Leo Furtenberry J. BE. Mattox Esta Harrlson la Couch J. A. Dukemini Blanche Groves Musdames J Hays Beulih Tucker Atin Murth Geetner Rood Oldham T. T. Pam Pays J. OG. Wells Pau Louise Stapp T. H.R Mesdarius Wells Ruby Morgan Wood Pup Brantley L.A Moor McClure A. St. Weet T. I Rainer Chastain Joe Maulton

Carrie Nola Campbell Hosts No Trump Club Evening

Carrie Nola Campbell entertained the No Trump club at her Campbell home on Wednesday evening with sixteen players. High score prizes went to Miss Argenflix among members and Mrs. Richard Cocke among guests, while Miss Lydabel Aaron won low score. Attendees included several named ladies and gentlemen of the group.

No Trump Club Carrie Nola Campbell Campbell Argenflix Richard Cocke Lydabel Aaron Mesdames Harald Watkins J. W. Wells Desiring Wells John Jy Glenn Loren Thompson Lester Benge Margaret Goforth Annaly Harper Bula Bess Bell Virginia Phillips Margaret Hix Julia Slough Argen Hix Carrie Nola

Reunion Enjoyed By Melton Family Tuesday Evening

The H Melton family gathered at the Coun try Club Tuesday evening for lunch swimming and reunion stunts. Ed Mel ton led acts noted for fancy diving while attendees included Vernon Freddy and Jimmy Melton of Pueblo Colorado H Melton Freeman Melton Otis Melton Wayne Melton and families LG Pierce Andrew Ad cock Noel Pierce Wilbur De BAUS Cherry and Mildred Self among others.

H. Melton Country Club Ed Melton Bao Melton Vernon Freddy Jimmy Pueblo Colorado Freeman Melton Otis Melton Wayne Melton Mes LG. Pierce Andrew Adcock Mel Noel Pierce Wilbur de Baus Dah Cherry Mildred Self

Mrs Eobean Hostess To T I Sunday School Ola

Mrs OBeane hosts a Sunday School class gathering at the Morgan home near Wellington for an all day meeting with quilling social and business. Attendees include Ward, Fain, West, Murray, Hudson, Sasser, McClure, Vaughn, Tucker, Moore, Cook, Morgan children, and many others in a community event with noon refreshments and afternoon treats.

T. T. Fain Love West War Murray Arthur Hudson Sasser John McClure Martin Dennis Saunders DL. Worley R. S. Montagne J. C. Short Mma Vaughn Beulah M. Tucker Etta Moore Lucy Cook Morgan Hostess Carrol Loyd Mable Bettie Sue Morgan Jenn Clement Gardner

Vacationers Return From Month Long Trip

Mr and Mrs Wrow with Lupe and daughters Jewel and Mrs Prank Crawford returned home last week after a month in Denver and Colorado Springs. They traveled back via Roswell New Mexico and visited their daughter and sister Mrs Pride Dukerminier for a few days.

Wrow Lupe Jewel Prank Crawford Denver Colorado Springs Roswell New Mexico Pride Dukerminier

Mrs Harper and Annalu Attend Dallas Fort Worth Centennial

Mrs Z W Harper and Annalu travel to Dallas and Fort Worth this week to join local Centennial celebrations across the two cities, part of a regional observance with community events and ceremonies.

Z. W. Harper Annalu Dallas and Fort Worth

Shower Thursday At Fortenberry Home For Miss Leggitt

A lawn party and shower was held Thursday evening August 20 at Miss Virginia Lee Fortenberry home in honor of Miss Kathleen Leggitt bride of AL L. Kelley. Green and white decor highlighted the munich table and gift display. Guests registered by Miss Pauline Starr on arrival. An hour of music and gift presentation followed with readings by Miss Anna Tu Harper Mrs. Lester Benge and Miss Helen Hudson. Attending were numerous ladies including Mildred Slough Antretta Harper Lester Bengy KCHG AW. Tucker On A. J. Leveitt Z. Cone Fires L. Cochran T. BE. Graham Bob Laggeritt Helen Tru ison Ina Mar Yarbrough RB. ob. Monroe Oleta Mar Graham LM. Blanton J.L. Barnes Lee O'Neil Mary Muleherson ALON. Patties son ALY Bell Julie teheen Nell Marie Wat Miss Martin Stare Vir wis Moptenta Ps Hester Katherine Mortenherey

Virginia Lee Fortenberry Kathleen Legwitt AL L. Kelley Munich Pauline Starr Ublock Anna Tu Harper Lester Benge Helen Hudson Mijas Mildred Slough Antretta Harper Lester Bengy K. Chg AW. Tucker A. J. Leveitt Mos Z. Cone Ch Fires L. Cochran T. BE. Graham Bob Laggeritt Helen Truison Na Mar Yarbrough RB. Ob. Monroe Oleta Mar Graham LM. Blanton J.L. Barnes Lee O'Neil Mary Muleherson Mas ALON Patties Son Aly Bell Julin Teheen Nell Marie Wat Martin Stare Maes Virwis Moptenta Hester Gad Mat Tyee Vevnene Katherine Mortenherey

Salt Fork Bridge Party Details From Town Event

Guests gathered Thursday evening near Salt Fork bridge north of town for a community social hosted by intermediate department and listed attendees include Ethel Sue Clement Alvin Haralson Talmadge Murray Noretta Packer Jessie Hays Barbara Morgan Eva Tate Rudolph Turalsen Conner Mars Mars and several couples with local residents and families in attendance.

Tatemediate Depa Salt Fork Bridge Ethel Sue Clement Alvining Haralson Talmadge Murray Noretta Packer Jessie Hays Onefa Graham Maryparet Willoughby Barbara Morgan Ee Ray Floyd Gardner Eva Lee Tate Rudolph Turalsen Ens Conner Viregal Mars Deeban Mars Clark Johnnie Ruth Montague Slay Mars J. PB Mars Ray and Leon Martha Dora Roy Bishop Oldham Zorene M Pauseline Fain Roy Brown- Grice Yarbrough Gardner

Miss Oleta Camp Honors Mrs. Rosen jam With Showe

Mrs Rosenbaum receives honors at a gathering hosted by Miss Oleta Camp with Patsy Nell and Tedldy Raye Lewis assisting. Attendees include Mesilantes Groupe Lewis and numerous Kesler and Camp family members. Gifts from many friends accompany the celebration in Wellington.

Miss Oleta Rosenjam Howard Toseribirtea Hay Kesler Ty Mog Rosenbaun Patsy Nell Tedldy Raye Lewis Hide Ant Mesilantes Groupe Lewis I Kesler Chive Lewis Tf. A. McWhorter Wl A Patterson P. J. Lewis Jo. White W. ¥. Vaughn Camp Misses LaVella Vaughn Helen White Ozada Kesler Alta Kesler Evelyn Camp Froy Kesler Wow. Wade W. 5. White Austin White Olaf Harkleroad Bob Hightower H. M. Longino Cuff Camp A. T. Lewis WL. Brewster EW. Reyn Olds J. Ww. Chapman

Vary Cute? A Fragment From a Distorted Local Page

A garbled OCR fragment shows unclear names and places. The readable bits imply a local item, possibly a brief notice or column snippet, with no coherent events, dates, or identifiable organizations. The legible content does not yield a definite person, place, or outcome.

J H Young Family Reunion Greeting Arlington to Wellington

Families of J H Young gather in a Sunday reunion with members from Arlington Myrree Dallas and many towns including Lutie Muleshoe Sask Canada and Wellington. Relatives list invites extended to friends with guests visiting through the afternoon.

Bepeieay Sophy Atlee Boy Vai Arlington Aldah Prtelis Young Laurie Wo Young Madra and Monaithe Sask Canada Anirey Mayfield Dathart Bell Gap Son Willie Mae Wilkerson Wellington Mars Kate Miller Pg. Venport Law Fld Roark Lutie

Miss Oletha Vaughan Receives Degree at Tex State College

Denton Texas August 22 Mys Oletha Vaughan daughter of Mys J AL Vaughan of Wellington received a bachelor of business administration from Texas State College for Women at the twentieth annual summer exercises. The ceremonies marked the close of the 1986 session during which over 400 degrees were conferred. Mrs John H Starr left Monday for Wichita Falls for eye treatment.

Denton Mys Oletha Vaughan J AL Vaughan Wellington Selene Repeyved Tex State College For Women CCEA Othe

Fighty-One Present For Curtner Family Reunion

The Curtner family reunion last Saturday featured old dresses and colors from the early days. About twenty one members attended a noon banquet with a Sunday program. Miss Dana Clark of Bowie served as mistress of ceremonies and Mary Leach of Wellington gave the welcome. The gathering in Well Mtr included many Clark relatives from Bowie Vernon Amarillo and Fort Worth with numerous attendees and a large spread.

Curtner Neal Dana Clark Bowie Mari Leach Wellington Seb, Cartner Chico C. L. Gibbs Dallas Hutit Beara Clark Sterhivgr Clark Rey Clark Lark Mora At Clark Vane Clark Jus Wilson Mary Delt Wilken Tacxanea

Phipsday Meeting of the Masons Hall Recorded

An archival notice describes a Phipsday meeting of the Order of the Masons at the hall. It mentions alignment of carat and a routine, with references to teaching and inmates, and to a bail or fire-related event. The fragmentary text identifies a local lodge and a gathering with uncertain details.

Orde of the Masons Hall

Pheles Sullivan Reest as Depres Pro ho Tosco C

Pheles Sullivan Reest as Depres Pro ho Tosco C cine HARTY fegeher, pas depres from Bad State Traders ollage of Creetie ree, Monday, Atpuse 17, Wis, Sibhivat HRe acrepted a fo sith touh thie year in the Petty "deal She will teach in Hie prides.

Cine Harty Atpuse Wis

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Leggitt Kelly Legent Lee Fortenberry Virginia Tee Fortenberry Fred LeDeres Alon. Hutcherson HL. Caperton and Son Guss Goveheuned Cred Ronald Elton Abet Williams Paul Bell Mises Paulue Starr Mildred Sloush Julia Slocuwh Bob Legit A. J. Kelley Mra Jr. Lerypitt Port Worth Circle of W. M.S Melton Family E.oB.ean T. I. Sunday School Ola Fortenberry Miss Leggitt Peartment i Nyoys Pic Nc Y. Adula V Ardmore Por Zolagy Porter Oklahoma Gladys Land of Childress Willa Mae Wilkerson Wilma Ruth Forbis Mrs. Tor Satan J.H. Young Family Meets Tatucds Miss Oleth Vieerhian Co. A John H. Starr Monchey Wichita Falls Fighty Mamie Arp Padocabal Loraine Gras Weluvgtean Pheles Sullivan Depres Tosco W. F. Decker Mors Dick Wiles East Avenue 15Th Street Benes Collingsworth Rodeo Sox Unionalls
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