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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

4

Double Wedding Unites Orr and McLain Couples in Home Ceremony

The Orr sisters Margaret Ann and Marjorie Jane married Lynn Ross McLain and Tommy Glenn Thomas in a joint ceremony at 1700 Dalhart Street. Rev. Raymond Dyess officiated as candles lit the arch, with Venice lace gowns, white bouquets, and a reception hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Orr.

James Milton Orr Dalhart Street Margaret Ann Orr Lynn Ross McLain Glenn W. McLain Childress Street Marjorie Jane Orr Tommy Glenn Thomas Bob. Thomas Dallas Street Raymond Dyess First United Methodist Church J. C. Saunders Lake, View Orr Venice Joe Davis Collage Station Mr. McLain Ted McLain Bryan Hatch Lubbock Mr. Thomas College Station kKicky Thomas Thomas Frances Hill Houston Leo Russell Canyon Linda Haning Linda Eacy Arof San Soe Tare i Ribec Oshnnyrinseln Matha Pn Etm

Shower Honors Miss Benton in Lingerie Shower Theme

Miss Margie Benton fiancé of Larry Patterson of Childress was honored with a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. Bill Hunt. Refreshments on a white cloth table featured pink flowers and candles. Attendees included Miss Vickey Boen and several Mrs. Benton relatives and friends.

Margie Benton Larry Patterson Childress Bill Hunt Hunt Ralph Hicks Vickey Boen Jim Hodge Clyde Martin R. W. Benton W. E. Brinkley Cliff Whitten Jackie

Hornsby Family Reunion At Thanksgiving Gathering

A large group of Hornsby relatives visited Mrs. Hattie Hornsby and daughter Anita Anglin for Thanksgiving. Attendees included Lester and Juanita Hornsby of Fate and Amarillo respectively, Ronny Anglin and Sherri McLaughlin of Allen and McKinney, Don Kruger and family, Gail Haily, Calvin Hornsby of Dumas, Bill Woodard party from Oklahoma City, Olivia Colman of Fate, and Britt Turner of Union Valley. Afternoon callers were Dock Lewis and several others.

Hattie Hornsby Anita Anglin Lester Hornsby Fate Juanita Hornsby Amarillo Ronny Anglin Allen Sherri McLaughlin McKinney Don Kruger Gail Haily Calvin Hornsby Dumas Bill Woodard Oklahoma City Olivia Colman Britt Turner Union Valley Dock Lewis Ward Wilson Pete Scott Harold Yeager Nobie Browning Roger Browning Jewel Goodnight

Norwood Couple Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner in 1930s Reader

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cole hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for family and close friends on Thursday November 28 in Sumnerwood. Guests included L. C. Shepherd of Panhandle, Guy and Alex Bell, Lyn Wessel, Jerry Stiller of Amarillo, Byran Byran and Judy Byran, Richard Ry Ike and city residents, Ray, Ter Ts Aves, J.D., Jennie Montgomery, Jimmy Ison, Willan Cunningham, Mrs. Stag Hagin, Calemas, Botty, and Lyas.

Donald Coleman Sumnerwood Cloge L. C. Shepherd Panhandle Guy H. Bell Alex Bell Lyn[tte Wessel Jerry Stiller Amarillo Guy Oe Judy Seh Byran Richard Try Ike Tity aLee Im Ray Terts ‘Aves J.D Jennie Montgomery Jimmy Ison Willan Cunningham Ole Calemas Botty Lyas

Neeley Family Reunion Returns Thanksgiving Day

The Neeley family held its annual reunion on Thanksgiving with dinner in the Farm Bureau building hospitality room. Four generations gathered to visit and reminisce, including Mrs. W. J. Neeley and her children Curtis Norman of Wellington and Z. I. Neeley, along with their spouses.

Neeley Farm Bureau W. J. Neeley Curtis Norman Wellington Z. I. Neeley

Whitson Pollard Wedding Set in Crescent Hill Church

Mr and Mrs Al Stanley Whitson announce the engagement of their daughter Sue Margaret to David Orren Pollard son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Owens Pollard of Hemet California. The wedding is set for February 14 at Crescent Hill Church of Christ in Brownfield.

al Stanley Whitson Lutie Sue Margaret David Orren Pollard JH Clarence Owens Pollard Hemet California Crescent Hill Church of Christ Brownfield

Van Pelt Family Thanksgiving Reunion Highlights

The Van Pelt family gathered for Thanksgiving at multiple homes. Grady and Mrs. VanPelt hosted children and grandchildren from Colorado, Texas, Tulsa, and Wellington, including Dr. Newell Van Pelt and Dean of Men at Adams State College, and Olan Alexander with daughter. Nearby gatherings included the Vaughan and Tisdale households with extended relatives visiting from Wichita Falls Bakersfield Odell Phillips and Borger.

Grady VanPelt Newell van Pelt Sandi Joel Suzanne Alamosa Colo Adams State College James VanPelt Jim John Amarillo Olan Alexander David Oates Tulsa Oates Ft. Sill Don VanPelt Neal Valerie Wellington Neal Rose Morton

Holiday Guests From Several Texas Cities

Mr and Mrs Francis Roberts hosted holiday guests including Roland Roberts and son Thad Neal Roberts of Wichita Falls and Dean and Darin Merchant of Big Spring. Roberts mother and relatives from Amarillo and Lockhart were also present. Additional guests came with Hugh Painter of Diadson including Tolbert Painter of Hereford and grandsons Jee Pointer Weathered and Bryan Hatch of Lubbeck.

Francis Roberts Roland Roberts Thad Neal Roberts Wichita Falls Dean Marchant Darin Big Spring Roberts C. B. Clark Amarillo Cecil Lockhart Marchants Dub Marchant Hugh Painter Diadson Tolbert Painter Hereford Ey Jee Pointer Weatherteed Wei Or Vr Wryan Hatch Lubbeck

Amarillo families holiday visitors listed in partial notice

Mr and Mrs John Ingram and children Dickie Tommy and Harry of Amarillo were holiday visitors with their parents Mrs Homer Ingram Ming Azalea Ingram and Mr and Mrs V P Robertson and Dorothy Robertson. Dickie paged on the Tuco fal kes aunt in a partial sentence leaves unclear sequence.

John 2. Ingram Dickie Tommy Harry Amarillo Homer Ingram Ming Azalea Ingram V. P. Robertson Dorothy Robinson

Patricia Wilson and Donald Wolf Plan Holiday Season Wedding

Patricia Ann Wilson and fiancé Donald Max Wolf announce a wedding planned after Christmas during the holiday season. The couple will wed Friday December 27 at the bride’s parents home. Wilson and Wolf are Wellington High School graduates with Wolf a Claren don Junior College sophomore.

Patricia Wilson Donald Wolf Patricia Ann Wilson Donald Max Wolf Jesse Houston Wilson Bill Wolf Miss Wilson Wellington High School West Texas State University Fort Worth Wolf Clarendon Junior College

Quail School Honors Patrons With Thanksgiving Dinner

The Quail School hosted a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday November 27 in the cafeteria. Supt E P Haynie led the event with help from Mrs Raymond Ross Mrs E P Haynie Mr and vie Ab Boyett and others who prepared pies and the rest of the feast. Attendance included 148 adults preschool children and students in an old time get together of feasting and visiting.

Quail School E. P. Haynie Raymond Ross and Vie Ab Boyett Sam Roy Canada

Ti-i-ca Club Initiates Six Members

Ti-i-ca Social Club held its initiation at the home of sponsor Mrs. Bill Hall. June Popwell presented sweaters to six new members: Vickie McAdams Ann Smith Becky Burba Debra Jones Patti Holton Doris Tingle. Rosemary Popwell and Carol Sue Burba could not attend.

Tii-ca Bill Hall June Popwell Neal Gray Vickie McAdams Ann Smith Becky Burba Debra Jones Patti Holton Doris Tingle Rosemary Popwell Carol Sue Burba Keith Smith W. T. McAdams Ham Holton Leroy Jones Glynda Chandler Linda Belew Debbie Caison

Good Neighbors Thanksgiving Dinner and Visits

Mr and Mrs Robert Karnes hosted the Good Neighbors Club Thanksgiving banquet on Friday night November 22 with many couples in attendance and an evening of the game 42. The piece also lists numerous visiting relatives and friends from Wellington Vernon Ralls Whitesboro Mangum and Quail with various holiday visits and gift deliveries noted.

Robert Karnes Good Neighbors Club Earl Alexander Grady van Pelt Bob Stephenson Ed Smith Ray Clubb Bill Smith Coy Vaughan C. A. Wilbur Karnes R. H. Isbell Wellington Business and Professional Womens Club Isbell Vernon Vernon State Hospital Wellington B&pw Club Excelsior Club

Home Demonstration Luncheon Set in Amarillo

Mrs Leta Hill home demonstration agent will attend the annual home demonstration agents luncheon in Amarillo on Thursday December 5 to plan events for the coming year A gift will be presented to Miss Sue Farris and 1969 officers of District 1 Texas Home Demonstration Agents Association will be elected Mrs Cula Nowlin of Perryton serves as president and other local families gather for Thanksgiving visits across the Panhandle

Leta Hill Amarillo Home Demonstration Agents Sue Farris Texas Home Demonstration Agents Association Cula Nowlin Perryton

Engagement of William Singley for Lub i c wedding

Prospective groom William Singley, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jonell of San Angelo, prepares to wed on Thursday December 26 in the chapel of First United Methodist Church in Lubic.

William Singley Frank Jonell San Angelo First Unita Methodist Church Lubic

Coincidence Shapes Folklore Remedies Says Expert

Minnie Bell of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service says coincidence often shapes medical folklore and many common remedies arise by accident. She notes no mouth dissolves gallstones, insulin does not cure diabetes, heart disease need not bar operations, flowers need air in illness rooms, hats do not cause baldness, cancer is not proven contagious, right side position has no heart basis, and mole removal does not cause cancer.

Minnie Bell Texas Agricultural Extension Service Miss Bell

Strenuous Exercise Advised For Older Adults If Condition Allows

Miss Mitzie Hartman and Rhonda Kersten at T W U spent Thanksgiving with families, while Jan Bowen from N T S U returned home. Haskell Bagget and family plus guests gathered in Ida lou and Lubbock for the holiday. Texas communities rely on highways for transport as over 2 600 areas depend on them.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ann Orr Lynn McLain Jane Orr Glenn Thomas Engineering Associates Oklahoma State University Texas Technological College Ralston Purina Mrs. McLain 15Th Street Mrs. Thomas 26Th Street Mets Mrs Miss Benton Hornsby Norwood Society News Texas Sue Whlison Miss. Whitson University of Illinois Urbana Ulinois University of Southern California Z. J. Neeley Leon Handley Gail Handley David Handley Charles Kemp Raymond Weeley Billy Debra Stacey James Cunningham Mark Spearman Ronald Kersten Rhonda Pam Kathy Jack Neeley Greg Allison Jay Tonya Walter Neeley Glen Norman W. L. Ray Donnie Barnett Paducah Cora Gosnell van Pelts Hold Bill Vaughan Randy Luann Angie Ray Tisdale Orville Roediger Kim Phillips G. M. Lewis Dodson Terry Rosdiger Borger G. T. Stephens Ti-i-ca Bill Duncan Bobby Debbie Richardson Bob Hightower Kelly Paul Guthrie Joe Bob Wyrick Kirth and Shannon Ralls Mr. Wyrick Lee Sanders Whitesboro C. E. Keesling Mangum Oklo Quail David Haynie Eddy and Reba Opie White Rudell White Robert Lee Jack Scott Sandra Memphis Donald Ite Merlyn Caster Hollis Formely Beet Mre W Roberson Claude Bill High Thanegiving Werg Bryan Ipsetae Wayne Jones Teresa Wharton W. C. Roberson Mrs. Olin Cook Tommy and Teddie Amburn Frank Gulley Clois Rogers A. L. Robinson Arthur Robinson Jesse Robinson C. W. Robinson Pampa Gene Brown Regina Ferguson N.T.S.U Tom Ferguson Bill Beverly Ann Singley Robert Alan Jonell Mrs. Jones Mitzie Hartman T.W.U J. C. Hartman, Jr Rhonda Kersten Jan Bowen J. R. Bowen, Jr Haskell Baggett Idalou Jerry Tidrow Jackie Nation Farris Renee Jones Singley John Burdette Beverly Singley Robert Jonell Mrs. Alvin Horton John Alvin Horton Roxie Beth Hughes Arlington Seraly Weat Avenue
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