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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1973

Page

2

Nall and Vaughan Wed in Formal Methodist Ceremony

Miss Crabsleigh Nall and Danny Wayne Vaughan of College Station married at First United Methodist Church Saturday August 25 at seven. The couple, both Texas A&M students, exchanged vows before Reverend James Boswell, with reception in the church hall and guests from Dallas to Eureka, California.

Miss Nall Danny Wayne Vaughan Crabsleigh Nall College Station A&m University First United Methodist Church James Boswell Richard E. Nall Graham Street Troy Wayne Vaughan North Braidfoot Silverton Dan Howard Nall

Fix It Tip Power Mower Safety Precautions

Power mowers especially rotary types can injure and maim. Learn controls and how to stop instantly. Stand clear when starting. Never place hands or feet under the mower or near the discharge chute. Fill gas only when engine is off and cool. Clear yard of stones sticks and other objects before cutting.

Spoonburgers From Kitchen Spoons Page

In a 10 inch skillet brown 1 lb ground beef with onion until browned. Stir in catsup mustard salt pepper and condensed chicken gumbo soup. Simmer covered over low heat for 30 minutes. Spoon onto hamburger buns to serve.

Vaughan Hosts Rehearsal Dinner in Heritage Room

Mr and Mrs Troy Wayne Vaughan of Silverton hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Heritage Room of Wellington State Bank on August 24 honoring their son Danny Wayne Vaughan and his fiance Leigh Nall. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Nall Jim Bob Nall Mr and Mrs Ricky Nall of Bryan Mr and Mrs Wage Brannon of Silverton Mr and Mrs Ken Wischkaemper of Shamrock Andy Howard Sandy Matthews of Mason Miss Linda Williams of Hereford and Snub Liles of Kent.

Linda Williams Hereford Ron Vaughan Lubbock Wade Brannon Silverton Ken Wischkaemper Huntsville Andy Howard Sandy Matthews Mason Nall Billie Hamilton Dallas Cathy Singley Carey Lewis Miss Singley Wellington High School Texas A&m University Silverton High School Texas Agm School of Veterinary Medicine Phi Zeta Colorado Springs Colorado Bryan Quanah Breckenridge Kent Shamrock Amarillo Childress Quitaque Turkey Flamet Eureka California Troy Wayne Vaughan Wellington State Bank Danny Wayne Vaughan Leigh Nall Richard Nall Jim Bob Nall Ricky Nall Wage Brannon

Turner Family Holds Twelfth Annual Reunion

The twelfth Turner reunion met at the Farm Bureau building with a buffet luncheon and an afternoon visit plus a business meeting electing new officers. Silverton chosen for the 1974 reunion with Farm Bureau as the site and attendees included numerous Turners and relatives from Amarillo Denver Bremerton Edsel Scotland Denton Altus and other towns.

Farm Bureau Silverton Dock Turner Sam Turner Don Manuel Latane Minattea Delmer Turner Pamela Patricia Delmar Ruby Turner Audry Price Amartillo Ben Hooper Bob Turner Robert Turner Bobbie Withey Tom Gibbons Denver Colorado Chester Gibbons Bremerton Washington Jim Gibbons Edsell Scotland John Sandra Turner Denton Mabie Merser Lockney Marie Harper Mamie Allen Joe Anna Wheeler Altus Oklahoma

Renee Daniel Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Friends and classmates hosted Renee Daniel at Marian Airpark Pool on August 18. Mrs. Lyman Daniel served as hostess. After swimming, ice cream and cake were served poolside from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Attendees included Matthew Hanna, Jay Jones, Glenn Hamilton, Dru Lacy, Marilyn Hamilton, Leigh Myrick, Karen McDanel, Kim Black, and Ginger Daniel.

Renee Daniel Marian Airpark Pool Lyman Daniel Matthew — Hanna Jay Jones Glenn Hamilton Dru Lacy Marilyn Hamilton Leigh Myrick Karen McDanel Kim Black Ginger Daniel

Shower Honors Mrs. C. Gibbons in El Paso Street Home

A bridal shower for Mrs. Chester Gibbons was hosted by Mrs. Bee Burba on El Paso Street. Ingrid Bean of Denver, the bride to be, attended before her marriage to Mr. Gibbons who serves in the Navy at Bremerton. The guest list included Mrs. Bobbie Withey and Mrs. Doc Turner, with Punch by Miss Pam Turner and Miss Patti Turner. The gold themed table decor and 7:30 to 9 p.m. visitation framed the evening.

Chester Gibbons Bee. Burba el Paso’ Street Jim Gibbons Ingrid Bean Denver Colorado Mr. Gibbons Navy Bremerton Washington Jim. Gibbons Bobbie Withey Doc Turner Punch Pam Turner Patti Turner

White Elephant Sale Benefits Assembly of God Church

The Assembly of God WMC held a White Elephant Sale in the parsonage yard with items auctioned to the highest bidders. Proceeds support church expenses and refreshments of home made ice cream cookies and punch were served to attendees and local families.

Assembly of God W.m.c.’S L.C Keith C.E. Escoe A.W. Atkinson Ansel Atkinson W.W. Robbins Pam Angie Windal Wesley Lewis Pritton Amos Phipps Troy Stallings Debbie Keith Hooper Leo Reeves Murl Phipps Roger Pippins W.M. Miller Buford Riley Kent Riley

Langley Reunion Draws 144 Relatives for 20th Gathering

The Twentieth Langley reunion at Langley grounds west of Wellington from August 17 to 19 drew 191 relatives and 23 visitors from seven states. Cary Don Neeley was elected president, Juanita Langley secretary treasurer, Aubrey Stuckey trustee. Nannie Johnson's family led attendees with 43 members.

Langley Wellington Pris Cary Don Neeley Bob Haven Clarendon Juanita Langley Sally Gray Aubrey Stuckey Kim Langley Texas New Mexico Kansas California Louisiana Indiana Nannie Johnson Arthur Haven Harvey Price Cindy Billy Rickey Jim Shadle Shay Dianna Crystal Gus Haven Karie Kelly Coleman Crow Tommie Warner Jerry Don Tom Davis Zanna Day Dan Nancy Curtis Farmington Earl Harwell Robert Ferguson Robbie Tommie Harwell Lee George Lowe Marietta Okla Floyd Red) Lowe Janice Holley Colorado Jerry Lowe Michelle Mellissa Guymon Leonard Lowe Fort Worth Texas Lonnie Burns Grandfield Aubrey Lowe Oklahoma City Ethel Hester Jack Hester Lois Margie Robert del Rio Lee Carmen New Orleans Doug Claxton Fresno Calif Joyce Langley Sherrie Leslie Nixon Floydada Henry Richards Norman Donna Richards Lee Sawyer Tara Lynn Teddy Richards Indianapolis Ind Kathryn Cook Lynetta Morton

Lillie Club Begins Year With Meeting in August

Mrs. Henry Langford hosted the Lillie Home Demonstration Club as it started a new year on August 23. President Haskell Manuel led the meeting with devotion and prayer. Members gave roll call on what the club means to me, heard a financial report by Mrs. Yarbrough, received committee updates, planned the Collingsworth County Fair entry, and enjoyed refreshments.

Henry Langford Lillie Home Demonstration Club Bill Langford Haskell Manuel Bred Yarbrough Collingsworth County Fair Ozro Bartlett Maneus Mack Horton Dudley Phipps Bartlett Bill Hill Elmer Harrison Carrie Langford

Turner Family Reunites After Six Years At Home

The Turner family gathers with Dee and spouse as children return after six years. Attendees include H C Hastings and Patrick of Idalou, Bobbie Withey and Tommy Gibbons of Denver, Jim Gibbons of Edsell Scotland, Chester Gibbons Bremerton Washington, Delmer Turner and kin. Classified sale included.

Dee Turner H.C. Hastings Patrick Idalou Bobbie Withey Tommy Gibbons Denver Colorado Jim Gibbons Edsell Scotland Chester Gibbons Bremerton Washington Delmer Turner

Wagonseller Wilbur Tie The Knot In Garden Ceremony

Vicki Augusta Wagonseller and Robert Charles Wilbur wed in a garden ceremony Saturday at the bridegroom’s parent home near Wellington. Officiating was Rev. Harry Osborn of Lubbock. Attendants included Brenda Vandiver as maid of honor and Paul Wilbur as best man. Reception followed with cakes served by Verna Grice and Jane Thompson. The couple will reside in Lubbock after a wedding trip to Gunnison Colorado.

Vicki Augusta Wagonseller Robert Charles Wilbur Lubbock Harry Osborn Kent Wagonseller Clarence A. Wilbur Wellington Brad Kopp Bobby Wagonseller Brenda Vandiver Paul Wilbur Tiffany Bristow Jessica Bristow Plainview Bryan Wilbur Verna Grice Jane Thompson Denton Adell Burquist Barbara Wilbur Colorado Springs Colorado Dallas Fashion Merchandising College Texas Tech University Wellington High School West Texas State University Perry Kidman Contractor Gunnison 27Th St

Sisters Return To Make Home

Two sisters former Wellington residents Mrs. Sati Gholson and Miss Loraine Curry return to Mule shoe to settle at 4205 Floydada Street. Their late parents ALF Curry and relatives are noted, with Gholson sisters and Curry family ties. Previous Wellington work histories and church roles are referenced, plus vacation notes about Plainview visitors and a Colorado trip by Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Stucky.

Wellington Sati Gholson Loraine Curry Muleshoe Floydada Street Mes Alf Curry Donald Cutty Gholson Mr. Gholson Jack Young Gordon Geen Miss Cutty General Telephone Company First United Methodist Church Chet Nell) Gorn Ann Mason Denver Colorado Miss Curry Aubrey Stuckey Points

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Vaughans Turner C. Gibbons WMC Charley Wampler Scurry Percy Wells Mrs. Oywell. Wells Aubrey Stuck Missouri Lowell Nixon Billy, Kim Susie Derrery Lynn del City Jim Langley J.W. Langley Mike Sharon Loyd Wayne Hoyt Langley Paris Bill Dennis Stamford Loyd Langley Cary Neeley Benny Carson Anthony Susan Bratt Wheeler Donald Langley Donna Randy John Barnhart Garland Bill Langley Vaughn Wichita Kerry Langley Johnnie Hunt Floyd Crow Pampa George Crow Royce Frisbie Cheryl Memphis Neeley Ben Farmner Johnny Carson Monty Ferguson Warren Mertil Warren Wayne Quail Homer Holton Tom Anderson Travis McGuire L.A. Davis Rolla Joyce Harris Maude Clay Ben Farmer Jimmie Gladys Kelso Corky Bowen Lillie Club Turner Family Vicki Wagonseller Charles Wilbur Gracie Crossland Vernon Crossland Larry Gospel Meeting Frank Duckworth Church of Christ Santa Fe Raton Vikki Saunders Beth Adams Barbara Williamson Linda Fisch Santa Fe Downs Mesa Park Joyo Prigidaire Electric West Texas OT Company
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