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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

2

Garden Wedding Unites Miss Francis Drake and John Beauchamp

Miss Francis Ann Drake wed John Robert Beauchamp in a garden ceremony at the Drake home 1807 Howie Street at eight oclock Saturday evening August 21. The Rev J F Michael officiated, with a ceremony featuring white chrysanthemums and candlelit arch. The bride wore a silk peau de soie gown with lace panel and mantilla. she carried a grandmother’s handkerchief and gardenia bouquet. The groom is from San Antonio with UT Austin honors and is a senior at Southwestern Medical School. The couple plans a Mexico City honeymoon and will reside in Dallas after a wedding trip.

Francis Ann Drake John Robert Beauchamp K. Clyde Drake Howie Street J. F. Michael A. V. Cooke Mr. Cooke Wellington Wellington High School University of Texas Kappa Kappa Gamma Orange Jackets and Mortar Board Cactus Goodfellow Gearald Theauchamp Wildrose San Antonio Alane Heights Sehoul Sima Nu Kelly Pigg Misa Cela Anderson Jirake Gardenias Ben Donnell Corpus Christi Mr. Beauchamp Cas Drake Mrs. Drake Gearald Heavehamp Donnell Drake

Party Honors Vickie Allen Moving to Canyon

Miss Karen Hichardson hosted a Wednesday morning August 2 going away party for Miss Vickie Allen who is moving to Canyon. Attendees included Mary Martin Beverly Lingley Anna Kay Kelso Jan Glenn Betty Courtney Glenna Taylor Janyth Estes Joyce Hulton Joan James Aleta Owens Diana Davis cousin from Laramie Mrs Mike Deusen and the honoree Mrs James Richardson assisted with hostess duties.

Karen Hichardson Vickie Allen Canyon Miss Allen Mary Martin Beverly Lingley Anna Kay Kelso Jan Glenn Betty Courtney Glenna Taylor Janyth Estes Joyce Hulton Joan James Aleta Owens Diana Lyon Davis Laramie Wyo Mike Deusen James Richardson

Shower Honors Bonnie Farrar Bride Elect of Jerry Duncan

Miss Bonnie Farrar was honored at a bridal shower on Monday night August 26 in the Wellington Community Building cub room. Hostesses included Mrs. Melvin Seale and a long list of local ladies. The event featured a decorated serving table, a bride cake, piano music by Miss Carol Alain, and guests signing the bride’s book.

Bonnie Farrar Jerry Duncan Cub Wellington Melvin Seale Farrar J. D. Farrar A. L. Duncan Nancy Gibbs Patricia Lbouchelle Jose Montgomery

Ko Shari Presents New Members in Tea Garden Ceremony Saturday

The Ko Shari social club held a Japanese Tea Garden ceremony at the Wellington Community Building on Saturday August 24. New Cherry Blossom members Rebecca Brewer Joe Woods Vicki Berevall Don Langford Charlotte Allen Jackie Needham Percy Crawford Wayne Barton Ann Duncan Lewis Wat kins Rebecca Holliman Bobby Barnett Nancy Holton Neal Roberts Barhara Sherman Andy Bell Nell Tarver Billy Clubb joined amid traditional decor and a path of flowers and bridges.

Wellington Ko Shari Social Club Mount Funama Tomadochi Rebecca Brewer Joe Woods Vicki Berevall Don Langford Charlotte Allen Jackie Needham Percy Crawford Wayne Barton Ann Duncan Lewis Watkins Rebecca Holliman Bobby Barnett Nancy Holton Neal Roberts Barhara Sherman Andy Bell Nell Tarver Billy Clubb Lotus Blossoms Mary Beth Aaron Donna Allred Elaina Vearden Nancy Crawley Anne Heward Gail Heward Vicki Killian Ann Orr Jane Orr Sammie

Homemakers hear on functional furniture in two county meetings

County homemakers are invited to two meetings on functional furniture to be held Friday September 6 in the directors room of Green belt Electric Cooperative building. Sessions at 10 30 a m and 1 80 p m feature guest speaker and furniture factory representative.

Kathryn Barjenbruch Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Haus Iate Furniture Factory Bartenbruch Warrenbruch

Weddings Honored Guests At Drake Beauchamp Nuptials

Two events celebrated the wedding of Miss Francis Drake and John Robern Beauchamp. A Friday garden buffet hosted by the Drakes honored the couple with guests including Beauchamp family members and friends from San Antonio Corpus Christi Dallas and Austin. A Saturday evening gathering at Mrs. A L Eliott's home featured topiary decor and a guest list from Little Rock Amarillo Dallas Houston and beyond.

Francis Drake John Robern Beauchamp Clyde Drake Miss Drake Beauchamp Gearald Beauchamp J. R. Howe San Antonio Ben Don Nell Corpus Christi Hus Nrake Austin Harriet Sehoch Khita Teacock Dallas A. L. Eliott Claude Groves Jim Wood Sandy Parsons Donnell A. T. Emanuel Elaine Emanuel Lite Rock, Ark Leon Swift Amarillo Cole Thomson Peacock Migs Schoch Ann Lipscomb Houston Howe Harry Hubbard Midland

Chapel Ceremony Unites Miss Donna Curry and Maxie Tarver

The wedding took place at First Methodist Church as Donna Frances Curry and Maxie Glen Tarver exchanged vows in a Saturday ceremony officiated by the Rev. Davis Edens. Attended by family from Amarillo and Wellington, the couple planned a reception at the church and an extended wedding trip to Red River and other New Mexico points.

Donna Curry Maxie Tarver First Methodist Church Donna Frances Curry Maxie Glen Tarver Three Peloeck Lev. Davis DB. Edens Tonald Curry Amarillo Street J. W. Tarver Dalhart Street Kent Peeples Misa Celia Anderson Curry Janice Wood Pat Maupin Johan Puccan Roland Roberts Amarillo Hosta Carolyn Lockhart Larry Flint Nell Tarver Red River New Mexico

Shower Honors Mrs. Jerry Nix

Mrs. Jerry Nix was honored with a credence shower Friday night in the home of Mrs. Troy Marsh. Hostesses included Mrs. Lyndon Crelia and others, gifts displayed around a cradle scene, attendees named, cradle of liberty noted as Faneuil Hall Boston.

Jerry Nix Troy Marsh Lyndon Crelia Duggie Jameson Ray Peeples Donald Nunnelley L. E. Ward Jack Sanford Winfiel Vaughan Jennie Holcomb Eddie Slay Mindoel Terry BR. T. Savage John Sharman Treskins Wells David Edens Paul Spilman Jim Braziel Quanah A. M. Saunders Nix Sue Saunders Wirginia Robey Faneuil Hall Boston

Annual Watts Reunion Brings 7 Siblings Here Sunday

The Watts reunion gathered Aug 25 at Wellington Community Building for the Inter and Mrs J W Watts family who moved from Childress county in 1920. Seven of eight siblings attended with many relatives traveling from Muleshoe Lockney Plainview and other Texas towns for lunch, visiting and photo sessions.

Wellington J. W. Watts Childress County F. W. Watts Muteshoe J. D. Watts Lockney Elbert Watts Okla G. T. Austin Loo Warren Elder Oklahoma City E. J. Watts Childyees James Menlées Sholia Plainview Ken Kinneer Karen and Kelly F Lubbock Lastor Watts Stinnett G. L. Watts Vinson

Attend Wedding in Sherman Prominent Family Stops

Miss Jonanne Vaughan and Roger M. John wed on Saturday evening Aug 24 in Sherman. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Chester Fires and uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A J Fires attended. Bride’s mother Mrs John William Vaughan joined relatives visiting here recently. The Lifts included Mr and Mrs Will Ward returning from an eight week visit with their daughter, and visits by Dennis Wan, Karen Taylor of Drownfield to their grandparents, Mr and Mrs C C Tay.

Wellington High School West Texas State College Heta Club Ko Shan Alao United States Army Germany Ife Southwestern Public Service Company Tarver Pampa Sharman Jonanne Vaughan Roger M. John Chester Fires A. J. Fires John William Vaughan Will Ward Mfr Tey Ball Amarillo Afr Dies Clarence Ward Mir Mia Dennis Wan Karen Taylor Drownfield C. C. Taylor

Births Reported in Local Hospitals This Month

A list of newborns from local families includes Lori Lynn Orear born August 20 at St. Josephs Hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Robert Louis Jr. Anderson born August 21 at St. Josephs weighing four pounds four ounces. Deborah Ann Fleming born August 26 at Brooke General Hospital weighing seven pounds eight and a half ounces. Bryan Ray McClaskey adopted, born August 21, with grandparents Fletcher Curry and W. W. McClankey. Paula Georgette Hite born August, siblings Jace Hite and Gale Ann born August 21 weighing six pounds five ounces, with parental and grandparent details provided.

Lori Lynn William O'Rear St. Joseph's Hospital Robert L. Anderson Robert Louis Jr Newel FE. McClaskey Phoenix Ariz Bryan Ray WeClankey Fletcher Curry Artesia Man. W. W. McClankey BR. F. Curry Mra. van Parrigan Amarillo Gale Ann Mira M. H. Tarrigan

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Miss Francis Drake John Beauchamp Lean Smith Little Rock Arkansas Frank Campbell Paul Tell Sharon Campbell Sandy Parsons Jr Teauchamp Mexico City Avex O Jerry Mrs. Mack Bush Childress St Ko Shari V. P. Robertson Wallington Studio Watts Co. B Sherman Mra. Guthrie Hite Oklahomae City Paula Georgette August Th. Br Jace Hite Helena Rubinstein Helena Rubensten Bay Fran Konstad Tine Paty Peicae Ptut C & H Pharmacy
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