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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

5

Church Rites Spoken For Swanda Akard Wedding

Miss Lutie Akard became the bride of Cecil Swanda in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Wellington Baptist Church with Rev. J. P. Neal officiating. The couple plans to reside in Wellington after a reception and trip to Pampa.

Lutie Akard W. T. Akard Wellington Cecil Swanda The Baptist Church J. P. Neal W. H. Lynn A. Swanda Carnegie W. A. Swanda Lewis Swanda Apache Okla Edd Swanda Oklahoma City Willie Dickerson C. B. Housam Coweta Oklahoma Fred Swanda Tulsa Charles Swanda Josephine Daubeck Clarence Swatch John Harper Annalu Harper Gee Lassiter J. M. Boyett Bowie Vince Thompson Bob Oldham Zorene A. Y. Pollard A. M. Akard Levine Akard J. L. Montgomery Katherine Lynn Patricia Sullivan Pampa

R. R. Martin Attends Reunion in Morgan

Mr and Mrs R R Martin were guests last Friday November 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs C D Martin in Morgan for a family reunion and Thanksgiving dinner. Twenty four Martins gathered for the first time in twelve years with S M Martin and family G C Martin W F Martin and family from New Mexico R R Martin of Wellington Judy Martin of Gorman Mrs M Scales of Gorman Mrs Hallie Canada of Denton and C D Martin and family.

W. F. Martin New Mexico R. R. Martin Wellington Judie Martin Gorman M. Scales Hallie Canada Denton

Thanksgiving Visit Notes from Paducah Teacher

Miss Annalu Harper teaching in Paducah spent Thanksgiving with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Harper. The trip highlighted family reunion and local holiday traditions.

Annalu Harper Paducah Nts J. W

Plymouth School Thanksgiving Program Draws Guests

The Plymouth School held a short Thanksgiving program Thursday afternoon. Afresh meals of chicken sandwiches and pie were served to numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rudy, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Clement, and many others such as Miss Eula Clements and Rowena Cunningham.

Plymouth C. A. Rudy Anna Lou Betty Sue Bradley Charlie Clement Lee Thompson Jake Montgomery Albert Montgomery Paul Neeley Murray Bob Wilder Frank Neeley Sam Turner Eula Clements

Mrs. Floyd Bond Hosts Culture Club Meeting

Mrs. Floyd Bond hosted the Culture Club on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ruth Anderson spoke on Brazilian customs and the women of Brazil, followed by a reading by Miss Eddie Jo Gilbert. A social hour and refreshments for listed members concluded the gathering.

Floyd Bond Ruth Anderson Brazi Miss Anderson Eddie Jo Gilbert Mart Adams Harry Gilbert C. C. Bishop E. ¥. Lewis Katie Boverie H. A. Wynn

Betty Jane Ellis Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday Party

Betty Jane Ellis marked her fifteenth birthday with a Friday party at her parents home. Games and a hamburger party followed by a birthday cake with fifteen candles. Guests included Patricia Sullivan Irene Ball Wilma Ruth Forbis Clarice Harper Martha Jeanne Henry Frances Stevenson Edna Joyce Gribble Victor Williams Frank Mitchell Reece Norman Agron Hurst Billy Wayne Maddox Bobby Maddox Frank Cook L. A. Combs Denzil Bevers and Betty Jane Ellis.

Betty Jane Ellis Patricia Sullivan Irene Ball Wilma Ruth Forbis Clarice Harper Martha Jeanne Henry Frances Stevenson Edna Joyce Gribble Victor Williams Frank Mitchell Reece Norman Agron Hurst Billy Wayne Maddox Bobby Maddox Frank Cook L. A. Combs Denzil Bevers

Sunday School Class Entertained In Lowe Home

Mrs. Jim Lowes Sunday School Class enjoyed a Wednesday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lowe. Games and a dessert course followed, with attendees including Barbara Pearl J L Bartlett Billie Dan Cunningham Troy Roy Cass Paul Thomas Irene Lowe Earl Turley Gerald Marguerite Brooks Janel Bales Jane McMinn and the hosts.

Jim Lowe Lowe Barbara Pearl J. L. Bartlett Billie Dan Cunningham Troy Roy Cass Paul Thomas Irene Lowe Earl Turley Gerald Marguerite Brooks Jane'l Bales Jane McMinn

Samnorwood P. T. A. Meets Wednesday Evening

Mrs. B. H. Walker presided at the Samnorwood Parent-Teacher Association meeting held Wednesday evening November 25 at the High School Auditorium. After a brief business session a program followed with song, invocation, talk, war song and dance by six Abil children, a short Thanksgiving program by Lutie School children, and the next meeting date to be announced.

B. H. Walker Samnorwood Parent-Teacher Association Morris Ledger Leroy McDaniels Guy Beasley Abra Lutie School

Morgan Home Hosts Family Reunion Sunday

A reunion occurred at Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Morgan's home on Sunday November 29. Most children attended, including Mrs. W. T. Morgan and six sons and a daughter from Grenville New Mexico, Mrs. Millie Walls and family from Grenville, Ray and Norman Morgan and families of Amarillo, John Morgan of Summerwood, J. R. Morgan of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. Kk. B. Morgan.

E. B. Morgan Morgan Jack County W. T. Morgan Grenville New Mexico Millie Walls Ray Norman Morgan Amarillo John Morgan Summerwood J. R. Morgan Wellington Kk. B. Morgan

Religious Program At Belles Lettres Club Meeting

Mrs H Riggs directed a religious program at the Belles Lettres Club on Tuesday afternoon December 2 at Mrs Frank Gallagher's home. Mrs Cecil Leggitt discussed Walks in and Around Jerusalem and Mrs Riggs spoke on My Interpretation of the 23rd Psalm. Bert Starkey spoke on the Life of Naomi and Ruth. The club joined the book of the month club and will donate books to the county library after finishing. Attendees included Mesdames Esdel Bartlett Logan Cummings H C Williams Jack Hurst Cecil Leggitt Bob Leggitt Carl Barber Wm 8 Puryear Howard Riggs Bert Starkey J M Stowell Velman Warrick Joe Stubblefield and the hostess Mrs Frank Gallaher.

Howard Riggs Belles Lettres Club Frank Gallagher Cecil Leggitt Mesdames Esdel Bartlett Logan Cummings H. C. Williams Jack Hurst Cecil Legentt Bob Leggitt Carl Barber Puryear Bert Starkey J. M. Stowell Velman Warrick Joe Stubblefield Frank Gallasher

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Swanda Tuesday Evening

Ceremonial shower at the Baptist Church honored Mr. and Mrs. Ceril Swanda with forty guests. Miss Viola Hudson and Mrs. Robert Oldham hosted, readings and music by Miss Helen Hudson and Mrs. Vincent Thompson, gifts presented by Zorene Oldham, and a punch reception followed by car-delivered gifts.

Ceril Swanda Viola Hudson Robert Oldham The Baptist Church Helen Hudson Vincent Thompson Zorene Oldham Punch Bonnie Willis Bessie Jean Willis Lorine Akard Terah Simpson Mirabelle Dickson Ruth Dickson Marrell Breedlove Argen Hix Bessie Rainer Rachel Rainer Jo Frances Fain Dela Bee Burt Pauline Eiliott Annie Graham Mozelle Graham Oleta Knowles Josephine Wilson Leona Carson Ineva Cudd Velma Chastain R. W. Brantley Arthur Hudson Robert Breedlove T. T. Fain R. H. Eads Dana Tucker Ray Brinson R. H. Goodnight Noble Murray Dewey Ellis Frank Eikenburg Cecil Swanda Peggy Jean Neal J. Porter Neal J. P. Neal

Gilbert Stratton Leads Quail Fifth Grade English Club

Quail Echo reports the Fifth Grade English Club met in regular session on November 20 with Gilbert Stratton as acting chairman. The program featured songs readings poems and stories planned by the class members. Maurine Tampke Alpha Neeley and Mary Katherine Stephens were named on the program committee for the next meeting on December 18 during English period.

Quail Gilbert Stratton Maurine Tampke Alpha Neeley Mary Katherine Stephens

Lola Gene Dobbs of Amarillo Visits Sister Mia

Mrs Lola Gene Dobbs of Amarillo visited with her sister Mia on Sunday. Richard Cocke was mentioned in connection with the visit.

Lola Gene ‘Dobbs Amarillo Mia Richard Cocke

Mrs. A. L. Nowlin Appointed Seventh District Art Chairman

Local artist Mrs. A. L. Nowlin accepted appointment as Art Chairman of the Seventh District of Federated Clubs. She studied in Taos New Mexico and has shown work in the Wellington Art Club library exhibit and in Panhandle Painters Club shows. Her carrier began years ago with early study and summer camps.

A. L. Nowlin Federated Clubs Panhandle Painters’ Club Wellington

Thanksgiving Day Guests Connect Families in Mangum

Mrs. Martha Hudson hosted Thanksgiving Day with her mother Mrs. T. S. DeArmon her brother W. T. DeArmon and Mrs. DeArmon and Mrs. Marchant Hancock all of Mangum Oklahoma joining as guests.

Martha Hudson W. T. DeArmon

Mrs Hill and Hazel Visit Miss Cummings for Thanksgiving

Mrs M C Hill and her daughter Hazel of Gazebo Oklahoma were guests of Miss Otha Cummings Thanksgiving Day at her home.

M. C. Hill Hazel Gazebo Oklahoma Otha Cummings

Rev and Mrs Hicks Shower Honored by Church Group

Members of the Methodist Church hosted a surprise shower for the new pastor Rev W B Hicks and his wife. Gifts included canned foods and keepsakes from dozens of local couples and individuals, with thanks offered for the community's welcome and support.

Methodist Church W. B. Hicks W. C. Richards Effie Lee Richards Dorothy M. Cocke N. T. Cudd S. St. Pinkston Je. ©. Scott Ernestine J. A. Gordon Clifton High Jack Gibson R. L. Brewer Della Caldwell Tom Campbell J. A. Lucas Roy Horn J. V. Clark FE. L. Winn R. Brooks W. M. Thompson J. V. Brookshire H.L F. E. Anderson Ruth Anderson Percy Wells Leta Fern Lee O'Neil Beth Willie Mae Wilkinson A. Wilkinson W. F. Poff Willie Mary Ralph Ball Irene Evelyn G. L. Farrar Carroll Lovan Bula Bess Bell 8. K. Parsons, Sr Sandy Parsons M. M. Kern Kelly Pigg Deskins Wells Wooldridge

Winn U S Class Party Postponed Announcement

Members of Mrs. E. I. Winns Sunday School class announce the Christmas party will be postponed to a later date. When a new date is set an announcement will be issued.

E. I. Winn

Miss Frances Choat Leaves for Pampa

Miss Frances Choat departed Monday for Pampa after a stint in the relief office where she has been employed for some time.

Frances Choat Pampa Relief Office

Quail Rhythm Band To Have New Uniforms

Mothers of the Quail Rhythm Band met for an all day session to cut out and assemble eighteen rhythm suits. Miss Ruby Johnson directed the effort and provided bread and pickles. Several mothers attended, cutting suits, sharing meals, and socializing as they worked.

Quail Ruby Johnson Zelby Neeley H. J. Brishin Bogue White Wilma Jones

Dinner Bridge Party At Langley Home

Miss Ida Langley and Miss Lois Langley hosted friends for a Monday dinner at their Langley home. After eating, guests played bridge and 42. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Compton, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Stuckey, Mrs. Mildred Hurd, Allard Vandiver, and the two hostesses.

Ida Lois Langley Albert Thompson Truman Compton Floyd Davidson Doc Stuckey Mildred Hurd Allard Vandiver

Xmas Party For North Wellington Club Dec 18

Members of the North Wellington Home Demonstration Club will hold their next meeting Friday December 18 at Mrs Lee Pierce home. The Xmas program and party will be given at this meeting with everyone bringing a gift for the tree.

North Wellington Lee Pierce

Wiseman Teaching in Bristow Over Thanksgiving Visit

Miss Glonin Wiseman teaches in Bristow and spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr and Mrs A N Wiseman.

Amarillo Visit Noted By Powell and Lawrence Party

Mrs. Raymond Powell, Miss Alice Lawrence and Jimmie Holston were visitors in Amarillo Saturday, stopping to inquire about local affairs and meet with residents and officials.

Raymond Powell Alice ‘Lawrence Jimmie Holston Amarillo

Virginia Nell McMinn And Buster Stafford Wed

Virginia Nell McMinn daughter of Mr and Mrs L L McMinn and Buster Stafford were married Sunday November 29 at the Baptist Church of Wellington. Rev J P Neal officiated. The couple left for Amarillo Hereford and points in New Mexico after the ceremony.

Virginia Nell, McMinn Ll. D. McMinn Lillie Buster Stafford J. P. Neal Baptist Church of B. B. Stafford Buck Creek Wellington TL M.C Stafford Watkins Gin Amarillo Hereford Points New Mexico

Christmas Party Planned By Kelley W M S

Mrs Herbert Lindsey hosted the Kelley W M S quilting session on Tuesday November 24 to raise funds for the treasury. One quilt was begun for Mrs Frank Bell of Borger and another started for Mrs Lindsey. Names were drawn for the annual Christmas tree to be held Thursday afternoon December 17 and a noon luncheon was served.

Herbert Lindsey Kelley W. Fr. Vaughan W.S. White W. F. Brewster J. E. Reynolds Martin W. C. Lewis H. A. McWhorter Orville Vaughan Olaf Harkleroads Eula Reynolds Anna Lou Brewster Lindsey Treasury

Opal Boutcher Makes Honor Roll at Abilene C C

Opal Boutcher daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Boutcher of Wellington appears on Abilene Christian College mid semester honor roll. She earned honor grades in art along with peers Hope Reed Laverne Gregor and Cleone White who all posted honor grades in all six courses. Two blind students attained honor grades in five subjects.

Opal Boutcher J. W. Boutcher Wellington Abilene Christian College Clara Bishop Boutcher Hope Reed Colton California Laverne Gregor Troup Texas Cleone White Abilene

Amarillo visitor Tressie Fope with local hosts

Miss Tressie Marie Fope of Amarillo visited here last Wednesday with Mrs. Cecil Leggitt and Mrs. J. T. Baldwin.

Tressie Marie Fope of Amarillo Cecil Leggitt J. T. Baldwin

Miss Mildred Hulsey Visits Tulsa Over Weekend

Miss Mildred Hulsey spent the week end in Tulsa visiting home folks and enjoying a quiet stay with relatives and friends in the city.

Mildred Hulsey Tulsa

Round Dozen Club Reorganizes At Mrs Cocke Home

The Round Dozen Club reorganized at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Richard Cocke on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Cocke was elected president. Bridge high scores went to Mrs. Guy Crawford and Mrs. J. W. Wells. Attendees included Mrs. L. A. Manzer, J. L. Montgomery, Tom Campbell, Mr. Crayford, Vernon Morris, J. W. Wells, Harold Watkins, Bob Leeds, John T. Glenn, Sidney Weath, Ansel McDowell, Sandy Parsons Jr. Mrs. Leater Benge will host the next gathering.

Round Dozen Richard Cocke Sandy Parsons Leater Benge

Thanksgiving Day Reunion At Quail Home Hosts Cagle Family

Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Cagle hosted a Thanksgiving gathering at their Quail home for the Cagle family. The group included four sons and daughters and sixteen grandchildren plus numerous relatives from Wellington Waco Fort Worth Crosbyton South Plains Hallis and others. A noon Thanksgiving dinner followed a day of visiting with attendees listed by relation and origin.

Miss Mildred Slough Visits Amarillo Parents

Miss Mildred Slough of Amarillo spent the weekend visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Baldwin, as listed in Read The Leader Want Ads.

Mildred Slough Amarillo Mrs J. T. Baldwin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Katherine Hutcherson Annaly Harper Bride In White McAlester Swanda Edmond College Plymouth School Culture Club Samnorwood P. T. A Kay Francis H. Riggs Mrs. Swanda Dist Rev Mrs. Hicks Quail Rhythm Band Bridge Langley N. Wellington Club Virginia Nell McMinn Ritz Theatre West Ward Parent Mickey Kelley W. M.S C. C Cagle
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