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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

3

Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Jean Wright Bride-elect of Gene McBride

Miss Jean Wright honored at a prenuptial shower on Friday November 29 at the home of Mrs. Lester Smith. She is the bride-elect of Eugene McBride, both students at Hardin Simmons University, to wed December 2. Hostesses included Mrs. Smith and guests from Hollis Dodson Amarillo and Clarendon with attendance list of numerous friends and relatives.

Jean Wright Gene McBride Lester Smith Miss Wright Eugene McBride Hardin Simmons University Smith Henry Motley Hollis J. Ford Edwin Crowder Dodson Helen Young Wasp Miss Harrison Leska McBride Arifia Dorothy Harbin Betty Mmes Painter H.W AL Bo Clara Pink Bruce Powell Gabe Wriethte Clarendon al AL . Okla Dollyn Dods Pisksten Sam Moore Elm. Hunter T Tom Me Mary Wiles Helen Johnnie E Hallie

Mrs. Bess Kimberlin Marries in Kansas

Former resident Mrs Bess Kimberlin wed Charles Paskre in Wick s dust celebration. Hess Kimberlin daughter of fruit G Hite and the couple plans a home in Fort Worth with Mrs Shepherd to join later. Forsé has lived in Port Worth Roathett on.

Bess Kimberlin Kansas Hess Kimberlin Fruit G. Hite Charles Paskre Forsé Port Worth Shepherd Bart Worth Roathett

Party Honors Alvie Clay On November 29

A party at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Clay honored their son Pvt Alvie T Clay who reports to Fort Stoneman California on December 3. Games relays stunts and card names were played fireworks music served sandwiches cocoa and popcorn balls guests included Delma Jones Raymond Joyce Faye Neeley Patricia Connie DeBord Hubert Sanders Robbie Harris Loyd J Lang ter Fred Ted Thomas Avy rilla Pegey Mildred Addier ne Clay Doyle Nella Messer Granville Ivey Raymond Anna Bell Bailey Billy Watkins R L Alvin Boyett Dorothy Thomas Maud Pendergrass Eloise J W Bishop and others.

W. H. Clay Pvt Alvie T. Clay Fort Stoneman Pittsburg California Delma Jones Raymond Joyce Faye Neeley Patricia Connie DeBord Hubert Sanders Robbie Harris Loyd J. W. Langter Fred Ted Thomas Avyrilla Pegey Mildred Addierne Clay Doyle Nella Messer Granville Ivey Anna Bell Bailey Billy Watkins R. L Alvin Boyett Dorothy Thomas Maud Pendergrass Eloise J. W Bishop Mrs. C. Robings

First Christian Church Class Dinners Guests Gather

Mrs Raburn Holtons U S Class of First Christian Church hosted a dinner with fruits nuts pumpkins and leaves as decor Guests included Mr and Mrs Bub Leraitt and Arthur Dakil among others in attendance at the event.

Raburn Holton U. S First Christian Church Rabure Hedter Ch - 3 Chdeerither Hnving Messrs and Miues Bub Leraitt Arthur Dakil

Reunion for A J Shields Children Thanksgiving Plan

Mrs A J Shields hosted a Thanksgiving reunion at her Dozier home with children and grandchildren attending. Dinner was served at noon and many relatives joined in singing and music in the evening. Notable attendees included Curt Shields, Lucille and Sharon from Cloud Chief Oklahoma, A J Shields Jr, and A J Wischkaemper Jr along with other Shields families and guests. Two daughters from Eugene Oregon and another from Sumnerwood could not attend.

A. J. Shields Dozier Curt Shields Lucille Sharon Cloud Chief Okla Bill Shields Tack Joyce Nan Mack Lillie A. J. Shields, Jr Peggy Sumnerwood A. J. Wischkaemper, Jr Mike Mark

Dodson Civic Club Banquet at Hollis Hotel

The Dodson Civic Club held a banquet at a Hollis Oklahoma hotel with a turkey dinner for members and spouses. H. G. Estes presided while Mrs. Micke Carter Mrs. R. R. Kellison and Miss Rachel Deahl organized menus tables decorations finance and program.

Dodson Civic Club Hollis Okla Res H. G. Estes Micke Carter R. R. Kellison Rachel Deahl Dewey Malone Dolly Whisenant Joan Boyd Rachael Deahl Mmes H. ©. Boyd Joe Wilson Mike Carter Z O. McKinney J. C. Howell Dick Scott B. B. Martin E. J. Smith H. A. Painter George Weatherall W. C. Roberson

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Don Smith in Bowen Home

Mrs Don Smith was honored with a pink and blue shower at Miss Beth Bowen's Bowen home on Wednesday November 27. Guests included Oliver Young, Clogene, Earl Hunter, Jess Walker, J A McClure Lynn, F A Hatch, R L Tennison Billye, Mildred Shaw, Ides Smith, R L Templeton Pat, Buck Harris, W A Coleman Na omi, Bill Reeves Gay, Jack Cringo, John Lee, Lake Sachse Virginia, B Fowen Hubert Bowen Lyndal Milburn Der bebe Wynona Light Beth Bowen. Mr and Mrs A Didden of Alaska visited Dr and Mrs W R Orr this weekend.

Don Smith Beth Bowen Angel Mmes Oliver Young Clogene Earl Hunter Jess Walker J. A. McClure Lynn F. A. Hatch R. L. Tennison Billye Mildred Shaw Ides Smith R. L. Templeton Pat Buck Harris W. A. Coleman Naomi Bill Reeves Gay Jack Cringo John Lee Lake Sachse Virginia B. Fowen Hubert Bowen Lyndal Milburn Derbebe Wynona Light

Unclear names list from partial obituary fragment

Fragment shows multiple individuals including Emil Kersten Obert Child Zook Thomas Austin ONeil Jr Heber Halton Rev J F Mathews Zelda Lindsey Je Glenn Rosemary Strong Joclle Gray Edith Lindsey Lola Faye Loman.

Emil Kersten Obert Zook Thomas Austin O'Neil Jr Heber Halton J. F. Mathews Mmes Zelda Lindsey Je Glenn Rosemary Strong Joclle Gray Edith Lindsey Lola Faye Loman

Frances Vernon Weds Pte Charles Roberts in Fort Worth Ceremony

Miss Frances Vernon became the bride of Pte Charles L Roberts in a simple double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ parsonage on December 3. The couple will live at Fort Lewis Washington after a brief wedding trip to Carlsbad New Mexico.

Frances Vernon Charles L. Roberts Church of Christ Vaughn D. Shofner C. L. King Louise Fulcher Leonard Beagles Roberts B. Vernon Wellington Steve Owens TD. F. Roberts Dodson Aleutian Islands Fort Lewis Washington D. F. Roberts C. B. Vernon Eva Mae Wilkins Charles Cason Jr Mary Nell Lona Bell Chandler Carlsbad New Mexico

East Ward P T A Sets Nov 26 Meeting With Thanksgiving Program

The East Ward P T A held a Thanksgiving themed meeting on Tuesday afternoon November 26 with Miss Mary Alston’s room presenting a program. Pupils performed a song Thanksgiving Day and a snow sleigh ride piece while the Bill of Fate was read by Carolyn Couch Francis Drake Sherry Bounds and Betty Belew. Madelynn Eikenburg bought a turkey from Clifford Conner. Miss Alston’s room won the prize for most mothers present. S R Pinkston spoke on Counselling with our Adolescents and shared experiences. Mrs J W Thomas presided in Mrs Frank Campbell’s absence. The next meeting is set for December 19 with Rev Howard Jones as guest speaker and Mrs Somerville’s room presenting the Christmas program.

Mary Alston Grandmother’s Carolyn Couch Francis Drake Sherry Bounds Betty Belew Madelynn Eikenburg Clifford Conner Miss Alston S. R. Pinkston Pinkston J. W. Thomas Frank Campbell Howard Jones Somerville

First Baptist W M U Holds All Day Week of Prayer Meeting

The First Baptist Church W M U held an all day meeting Monday December 2 to focus on a Week of Prayer. Circles One and Two led the morning program followed by a covered dish luncheon at noon. The afternoon session featured reports from officers and Circles Three and Four with a missions theme.

First Baptist W. M. U First Baptist Church Circles One Circles 3

Nurse Miss Virginia Hays Undergoes Tonsillectomy

Miss Virginia Hays a student nurse at Wichita Falls General Hospital underwent a tonsillectomy there on November 29.

Virginia Hays Wichita Falls General Hospital

Visitors include Starkey kin from Perryton and nearby towns

T. B. Starkey hosted relatives over the past week. Guests included his sister Mrs. Frank Edmondson of Perryton and four of his daughters with families. Also visiting were Mrs. Bill Boston and daughter Joan of Littlefield, Mrs. J. W. Brooks and grandson of Abernathy, Mrs. Raymond Powell and daughter Barbara, and Mrs. Ed Morgan and daughter Betty Sue of Perryton.

T. B. Starkey Frank Edmondson Perryton Bill Boston Joan Littlefield J. W. Brooks Abernathy Raymond Powell Barbara Ed Morgan Betty Sue

Mrs. Ed Cherry Visits Richmond Family for Holiday Stay

Mrs. Ed Cherry and her infant daughter from Richmond visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Moore, and plan to stay until about December 20.

Ed Cherry Richmond L. A. Moore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aly Feut Yollie Woods Alvie Clay Bowen Mrs. A. Didden Alaska W. R. Orr the Fair Store Charles Roberts East Ward Helene Olga Roberts Billie Puryear Personality Beauty Shop Methodist Church The Wellington Leader Texas Collingsworth
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