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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

3

Baptist Ladies Observe Week of Prayer Monday

First Baptist Church hosted an all day Week of Prayer observing the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering on Monday November 29. Mrs L A Moore chaired with W M A circles assisting and a vocal solo by Miss Mary Katherine Hutcherson.

Lottie Moon The First Baptist Church L. A. Moore Mary Katherine Hutcherson Mesdames Otto Buerger Murray E. A. Box Bil Berryman Harley Kem J. C. Whisenant Jim Dukeminier Lee Fortenberry J. S. McClure J. O. Short Frank Eikenburg Kesler Fresno Clarence Bobo Goat Hopper John Dix Myra Hays Rev J. P. Neal

Abra Home Demonstration Club Meeting Minutes

Mrs. Pat Bradley hosted the Abra Home Demonstration Club on November 17. The meeting opened with a club song and roll call. Reports followed, minutes were read, plans for a Christmas party discussed, and Miss Moser demonstrated vegetable storage. Next year’s meetings begin January 6 with Mrs. Carl Amerson.

Pat Bradley Abra Mayo M. Moser Carl Amerson W. W. Breeding Guy Beasley W. R. Breeding Gus Gooch L. T. Cornell A. R. Clay John Everett Wayne Laycock J. W. Layrock Frank Mayo A. J. Laycock Lee Price Miss Moser Fred Bradley

Welch Family Holds Thanksgiving Reunion

A Thanksgiving family reunion gathered at Mrs. W. G. Mills home with many Welch relatives present. Attendees included G. W. Welch Shawnee Tom Welch Bellview N M Reynolds Brownfield D D Welch Lubbock Haven Anadarko Dodson Mills Sandy Estes Dodson Elk City and Naomi Scott Arnett. Cornelius Welch of Chickasha was absent. Edith Estes visited in the evening. Reporter Aaron Welch.

Welch W. G. Mills Cornelius Welch Chickasha Okla G. W. Welch Shawnee Tom Welch Bellview N. M John Reynolds Brownfield J. H. Talley Edith Estes Aaron Welch

Bingo Party At McClaskey Home

Friends of Dora Elizabeth McCluskey held an informal bingo evening at the McClaskey home on Tuesday. Guests included Misses Argen Hix Lee Ella Bowen Mildred Gardner Juanita Clark Mozelle Graham Annie Lee Graham Bessie Rainer Oleta Mae Graham and the hostess Dora Elizabeth McCluskey, who served parched peanuts and popcorn.

Dora Elizabeth McCluskey McClaskey Misses Argen Hix Lee Ella Bowen Mildred Gardner Juanita Clark Mozelle Graham Annie Lee Graham Bessie Rainer Oleta Mae Graham Dora Elizabeth, McClaskey

Miss Hutcherson Hosts Thanksgiving Bridge Party

Miss Mary Katherine Hutcherson entertained for the younger set Friday during Thanksgiving holidays. Guests played bridge with prizes for top cards at three tables. Winners included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eikenberg and Lester Golightly, among a list of guests such as Annalu Harper and Margaret Hix.

Mary Katherine Hutcherson Frank Eikenberg Lester Golightly Annalu Harper Margaret Hix Virginia Lee Fortenberry Dela B. Burt Mildred Slough Frank Eikenburg Leon Blonstein James Stubblefield Irvin Gilbreath Carl Chaudeoin John W. Harper Annala Harper Paducah Lester Benge Prantl Dikenburg Lester Go Hightly Irvin Gireath and Kennes

Mrs. C Stafford Honoree At Sims Home

Mrs. Hunter Sims and Mrs. John Crawford hosted a surprise stork shower for Mrs. Clifton Stafford at the Sims home. Pink and white decorations and refreshments set the festive tone as a large gathering of friends joined in the occasion.

C. Stafford Sims Hunter Sims John Crawford Clifton Stafford Chester Cloyd W. P. Davis Horton Misses Vada Fee Koen Edna Earl Margaret Willoughby Norma Aduddell Shirley Stafford Mildred Stafford

East Ward Teachers Honored By Room Mothers

Room mothers organized a Thanksgiving dinner for eight East Ward teachers at the school. Bronze chrysanthemums and autumn decorations graced a rear table as sixteen mothers prepared and served the meal to express appreciation for the teachers' work. Names of teachers present included Miss Childdress, Miss Margaret Hix, Mrs. Ernest Elliott, Mrs. Jimmy Richards, Miss Mary Alston, Mrs. Ruth Barton, Miss Nola Capps, and Miss Mildred Pigg.

East Ward Nola Capps Mildred Pigg

Methodist Ladies Grateful For Aid Given Rummage Sale

The Methodist ladies behind two Saturdays rummage sales thank supporters and donors. They praise Mr N R Cocke for facility use Northern Texas Utilities for gas connection Wellington Leader for publicity and all contributors. Mrs Lee O Neil notes gratitude for donations and helpers. Mr and Mrs J M Stubblefield and James spent Thanksgiving in Vernon.

Methodist N. R. Cocke Northern Texas Utilities Wellington Lee O'Neil J. M. Stubblefield James Vernon

Granger-Sechrist Wed In Sayre Oklahoma

Miss Juanita Granger of Hedley and Shorty Sechrist of Dozier were married in Sayre Oklahoma last Friday November 26. The couple will reside in the Dozier community and the wedding surprised friends in Hedley and Dozier.

Juanita Granger Hedley Shorty Seechrist Dozier Sayre Oklahoma

Xmas Candy Demonstration At Lutie Club

Mrs John Starr advises candy thermometers for good candy making at the Lutie Home Demonstration Club meeting held November 17 at Mrs L L Lowrys home. Following the demonstration, refreshments were served to Mesdames Thompson Jolly Melton Roark Young Starr Small McWhirter and the hostess Mrs C J Lowry. Melton rushed to Grand Saline to be with sister Mrs R G Davidson who is seriously ill.

John Starr Lutie Home Demonstration Club L. Lowry

Hartless Dorn Are Married Sunday November 28

Miss Jillie Mac Hartless daughter of Mr and Mrs J I Hartless and Mr Howard Dorn were married last Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock in the groom's parents home. The Rev J P Nual pastor of the Baptist Church officiated. The bride wore blue crepe with grey and brown accessories. Both are known in Wellington with ties to Wellington High School. The couple will reside in Wellington.

Jillie Mac Hartless Wellington Inez Gulley J. 8. Dorn Gentry Hobbs George Jones Q. J. Jones Carrie Reynolds L. Dorne Burrell California

Thanksgiving Visit Among Dallas Residents and Visitors

Mrs. Pearl Caldwell and her daughter from Dallas visited here to spend Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs. W. R. Orr. Harold Leach and Morris Smith spent the weekend in Weatherford and Fort Worth and attended the TCU Texas UIL football game.

Pearl Caldwell Dallas Mrs. Caldwell W. R. Orr Harold Leach Morris Smith Weatherford Fort Worth

Birchfield Hudson Wedding in Hollis County

The marriage of Miss Nadine Hudson and Mr. Tom Birchfield was solemnized Friday October 29 at 4 pm in the Hollis Baptist parsonage. Attendants were Paul B. Cullen, Q D Jackson, and Evelyn Camp.

Nadine Hudson Tom Birchfield Hollis Paul B. Cullen Q. D. Jackson Evelyn Camp Ralph Hudson Kelley Dodson J. H. Birchfield Wellington Cottonweed Ranch Birchfield

Young Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Evening

Thanksgiving was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Young with a family dinner and post dinner song and music. Attendees included many Youngs and guests from Denton Sollee Arlingrton McMur ray and nearby towns.

Jason Young J. H. Youn Jack Lowry Rufus Sweat Henry Young Groom Aldah Young Louise Wilmouth Denton Tony Jeger Orville Young McMurray Mahotan Wilson Mrs

Bazar Saturday Attracts Ladies to Christmas Bazaar

Many hand-made gifts will be on display Saturday December 4 as the Methodist Ladies Missionary Society hosts a Christmas Bazaar in the Sullivan Furniture Store all day. Members are urged to bring gifts. Mrs. N W Sanders and baby James Woodward visit from Thanksgiving. A C Beverie of Lubbock spent the weekend in Wellington with family and sister Katherine Baverie.

Methodist Ladies’ Missionary Society Sullivan Furniture Store A.C. Beverie Lubbock Wellington Miss Katherine Baverie

Bridal Shower Held for Mrs. T Birchfield in Pleasant Gathering

Mrs John W Harper hosted a dinner party and bridal shower at the Camp home honoring Annalu Harper of Paducah. Guests included Miss Evelyn Camp and Mrs Tom Birchfield with gifts, autumn decor, and refreshments after the ceremony of surprise and shopping outing.

Evelyn Camp Tom Birchfield Nadine Hudson Miss Camp J. H. Birchfield BE. Brewster Ralph Hudson Q. Dydackeon Ho A. McWohirter G. Lewis Vaurice Oc. Camp Cree Hudson Wayne Reynolds Lewis Ala Kesler la Vella Vaughn Helen White Anna Lou Brewster Virginia Nell White Miss Hudson C.C. Camp Hostaurs Gifta Kenneth Hudson Bob Hightower W. OR. Kutch FL. White T. J. Lewis Herbert Lindsey Oree Hudson

Party At Yayhurst Home Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs WM Mayhurst of Buck Creek hosted a community youth party last Friday evening. Guests included Mildred Stafford Louise Aduddet Louise Richie Rachel Crawferr Jeannette Johnson Peggy Lancaster Trene Lucille Thomas Dora Lau Mary Helen Hayhurst Marjorie Helliman Evelyn Johnson Pauline Lancaster New Mexico and Clyde Lancaster J Lancaster Edscin Aduddel Norman Lee Gleaton J Hartman Jack Stafford Keith Olen Thomas R Lo J B Porter Sidney Howard James Session J D Dorsey and the hosts.

W.om.fayhurst Buck Creek Mildred Stafford Louise Aduddet Louise Richie Rachel Crawferr Jeannette Johnson Peggy Lancaster Trene Lucille 2 Tele Thomas Dora Lau Mary Helen Hayhurst Marjorie Helliman Evelyn Johnson Pauline Lancaster New Mexico Clyde Lancaster J. (. Lancaster Edscin Aduddel Norman Lee Gleaton J. ©. Hartman Jack Stafford Keith and Olen Thomas R. Lo J. B. Porter Sidney Howard James Session J. D. Dorsey W. OM. Mayhurst

Arhe Parents Form PTA In Arhe Community

Evening meeting of Arhe Community teachers organized a Parent Teacher Association Mrs C B Balch elected president Other officers include Mrs Mike Carter vice president Mrs T S Younger secretary and treasurer Plans made for a box and pie supper December 1 expected large crowd Tonight guests from Shamrock attended Thanksgiving Day events.

Entsaint Arie C. B. Balch Mike Carter T. S. Younger

Mrs Tom Moore Attends Brother’s Funeral in Vernon

Mrs Tom Moore returns from Vernon where she attended the funeral of her brother Snaw, gathering relatives and friends for the services and burial arrangements.

Tom Moore Vernon Snaw

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