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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

3

Miss Naoma Craven Weds J T Horton Of Lillie

Miss Naoma Craven married J T Horton of Lillie at the Baptist church in Allanreed Texas last Friday afternoon. Rev Steve Greenwood read the ceremony. The couple, accompanied by Mr and Mrs J D King of Paris, will reside in Lillie.

Naomi Craven J. T. Horton Lillie Baptist Soudge Vinson Oklahoma Eactive The Baptist Church W. M. Horton Wellington High School Horton

Thanksgiving Dinner Held in Plymouth Primary Room

Plymouth primary teacher Miss Katherine McMinn led a Thanksgiving program and dinner on November 25. Students brought pictures of what they were thankful for and discussed them as orange and white decorations framed the feast of cake pies sandwiches and hot chocolate. Attendees included James Allen Cunningham Wilton Harvey Bobbie Fritts Troy Earl Daffron Geneva Turner Belva Fritts Willis Clyde Clement Jack Walton Tinkle Juanita Alton Maxie Ellen Montgomery Darwin Steelman Wayne Steelman Rollin Bird Jesse DeBord Davis Harvey Bobbie Conway M. V. Fritts Jr. Junior Thompson Helen Hill Bobbie Walls Billy Conway Glena Jane McMinn Eva Mae Turner.

C. W. Fritts Katherine McMinn Plymouth James Allen Cunningham Wilton Harvey Bobbie Fritts Troy Earl Daffron Geneva Turner Belva Fritts Willis Clyde Clement Jack Walton Tinkle Juanita Alton Maxie Ellen Montgomery Darwin Steelman Wayne Steelman Rollan Bird Jesse DeBord Davis Harvey Bobbie Conway M. V. Fritts Jr Junior Thompson Helen Hill Bobbie Walls Billy Conway Glenna Jane McMinn Eva Mae Turner

Mrs Pete Clower Honored At Friday Bridge Party

Friday afternoon Mrs T BE Benge hosted a bridge party honoring her daughter Mrs Pete Clower of Memphis, Mrs Joe Hemphill of Midland, and Miss Florence Bobo of Rhome. High scores went to Mrs A L Cochran and Mrs Clifton High. other prizes were awarded at three tables.

T. TE. Benge Pete Clower Memphis Joe Hemphill Midland Florence Bobo Rhome A. L. Cochran Clifton High Bennett Bond Morris Wells Otto Lazenby Meadames Arthur Bailey Deskins Wells Bennett Bond R. K. French Lester Benge Miss Florence Bobo Mra T. BE Benge

Mrs Smallwood Hosts Culture Club Meeting

Mrs A E Smallwood led the Culture Club at Mrs R C Dryden's home. She spoke on a history of the Presidents and Their History with Mrs Dryden assisting on the topic about the President's wives. A Christmas business meeting was planned and refreshments were served.

A E. Smallwood Culture Club R. C. Dryden W.a.porter Harry Gilewis L. J. Campbell

Mrs. Cecil Vaughan Honoree Tuesday At Scott Home

Mrs. Cecil Vaughan was honored Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. S. Scott with joint hostesses Mrs. Julius Haralson and Mrs. Cherr Gulley. Guests presented gifts and several friends sent contributions from listed attendees and hosts.

Mrs. Cecil Vaughan Scott Home Cecil Vaughan R. S. Scott Julius Haralson Cherr Gulley

Miss Helen Ratliff Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Guests

Miss Helen Ratliff entertained a small group at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday evening at 6 20 o clock. Attendees included Jewell Frances Somerville Helen Hudson Tineva Cudd Lilian Hudson Elmer Donahoe Wayne Fisher DP M Blanton Frank Fisher R M Horn and guest of honor Beth Weatherbee of Memphis with Mr and Mrs Weatherbee and Helen Ratliff’s mother father and brother present.

Helen Ratliff Jewell Frances Somerville Helen Hudson Tineva Cudd Lilian Hudson Elmer Donahoe Wayne Fisher M. Blanton Frank Fisher R. M. Horn Beth Weatherbee Memphis Mrs. Weatherbee

Family Reunion Held at Horton Home in Lillie Community

A family reunion took place Sunday December 2 at Will Horton’s home in the Lillie community. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W M Horton and family, Grandma Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Horton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Horton, Mr. and Mrs. J T Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harwell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Queen.

Horton Lillie Will Horton W. M. Horton Grandma Horton Malcom Horton Alvin Horton J. T. Horton Ernest Harwell Robert Queen

Thanksgiving at Indian Creek Brings Community Festivities

Thanksgiving Day at the Indiana Creek Community school featured a shared dinner and afternoon contests. Toastmaster Dave Jones led the event with prizes awarded for nail driving by Mrs. Marvin Seale and Beulah Scott, needle threading won by Herbert Lindsey, pie eating by T. J. Blackshear, and a group softball game to close.

Dova Lee Thomas Indiana Creek Dave Jones Marvin Seale Beulah Scott Herbert Lindsey T. J. Blackshear

Birthday Banquet Brings Months Together at Methodist Church

The annual birthday banquet at the Methodist Church Tuesday assembled guests by birth month with table costumes and stunts. Ladies prepared food and service while each month featured a distinct performance, from January readers to December Christmas readings, with dozens of church members seated by month across twelve tables.

Methodist Church L. J. Campbell Kathleen Leggitt Ramona Mitchell Pauline Chaudoin Ireland Russell Christian Edward Pritchard Chuck Collins Dorothy Margaret Forbis Diane Wells Ansel McDowell Jr Edna Joyce Gribble Patricia Sullivan Betty Jane Ellis Frances Stevenson

Daily Disciples S S Class Party at Baptist Church

The Daily Disciples Sunday School Class held a party at the Baptist Church on Friday evening November 23. Attendees included Peggy Justice Oleta Chappell Francea Goodwin Catherine Austin Juanita Hancock Mary Nell Scruggs Mary Elizabeth Love Ozette Jolly Loleate McClure Lois Murray Juanita Watson Billie Smith Velda Lockhart Evelyn Brisbin and teacher Delia Cowans.

Daily Disciples the Baptist Church Peggy Justice Oleta Chappell Francea Goodwin Catherine Austin Juanita Hancock Mary Nell Scruggs Mary Elizabeth Love Ozette Jolly Loleate McClure Lois Murray Juanita Watson Billie Smith Velda Lockhart Evelyn Brisbin Delia Cowans

Legion Auxiliary Plans District Convention in Clarendon

Members urged to attend regular meeting at Legion Hall Thursday evening December 6. Plans discussed for the District Convention in Clarendon December 8 and 9. Delegates to be selected and routine business to be handled.

American Legion Legion Hall Clarendon

Helen Powell Honored With Church Shower

Miss Helen Powell, just married, was honored with a church miscellaneous shower last Wednesday afternoon. Hosts Mrs. L. Ellble and Mrs. T. M. Johnston organized the event for about fifty-five guests. Members of Powell's Sunday School class presented gifts and a musical program featured Joyce Gribble Dorothy Margaret Forbis Jean Anderson and Helen Houston. Refreshments followed the program.

Helen Powell L. Elble T. M. Johnston Joyce Gribble Dorothy Margaret Forbis Jean Anderson Helen Houston

Birthday Dinner Given For A. J Fires Sunday

Mrs. Chester Fires honored her son A. J on his twelfth birthday with a turkey dinner Sunday evening December 2. Christmas decorations adorned the table and entertaining room. Gifts were presented by Aaron Hurst Jimmie Coxxon Joe Ross Longino Verte Robertson and A. J Fires the honoree.

Chester Fires A. J Aaron Hurst Jimmie Cochxon Joe Ross Longino Verte Robertson A. J. Fires

Dinner-Bridge Enjoyed By No Trump Club

Members of the No Trump Bridge Club hosted a dinner-bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Thompson on Wednesday evening November 28. A chicken dinner accompanied the bridge games with Miss Carrie Nola Campbell winning high score for ladies and Orval Couch high for men.

No Trump Bridge Club Loren Thompson Carrie Nola Campbell Orval Couch Wade Mahan Harold Hite Charles Crewa Pauline Chaudoin Rebecca Robinson Margaret Goforth Oletha Vaughan Thelma Masten Harold Watkins Messry Freeman Moore John Vaughan Maurice Dickson Bill Leach

Belles Lettres Club Visits Mrs Ham in Childress

The Belles Lettres Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Joe Ham’s home in Childress. Mrs. Scott Sigter directed a program reviewing The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens, with members repeating sayings of Jesus. An appealing salad plate followed for the group.

Belles Lettres Club Joe Ham Childress

Sewing Club Blends Craft and Christmas Draw

The Merry Maida Sewing Club met at LaVerne Clark's on Saturday December 1 for its fourth biweekly gathering. Members worked on needlework and drew names for a Christmas party while refreshments were served to Tommie Barton Eddie Jo Gilbert Beth O Neil Olive Marie Seaberry Loraine Gray and hostess LaVerne Clark. Meanwhile M L Perham swam in the Thames near South End England when a porpoise reportedly rose and carried him several yards.

Merry Maida Sewing Club Laverne Clark Tommie Barton Eddie Jo Gilbert Beth O'Neil Olive Marie Seaberry Loraine Gray M. L. Perham Thames Southend England

Twilight ceremony unites Helen Powell and A. J. Hill

A twilight wedding at First Methodist Church Wellington linked Miss Helen Powell to A J Hill. Rev T M Johnston officiated as Miss Glennis Wigeman lit candles and Helen Houston played the march. The couple will reside in Fort Worth after the ceremony and reception with family and friends in attendance.

Helen Powell A. J. Hill T. M. Johnston First Methodist Church Glennis Wigeman Helen Houston Wheeler J. C. Powell Wellington Powell Brantley Draughon Business College Fort ‘Worth Fort Woorth Fort Worth

Calhoun County Farmer Builds Two Silos For Grain Storage

RL J. Herndon reported that a Calhoun County farmer deeded trench silos as the best method to save grain. He built a second trench silo this year after completing the first last year. The two silos, 40 by 10 by 7 feet for the first and about half that size for the second, were built and filled for a total cost of 100 dollars.

Washington AAA Drewth Chester C. Davis TH. RR. Tolley Victor Christau Davis Ater Calhoun County RL J. Herndon

Car top stolen from parked Gary sedan

A. A. Martin of Gary Indiana found the top of his sedan missing after leaving it parked in front of a hotel for several hours. The incident focused on the vehicle’s convertible or removable roof, with no further details on suspects or motive provided.

A. A. Martin Gary Ind

Young Australian Woman Claims World’s Youngest Grandmother Title

A 28 year old Canberra mother asserts she is the youngest grandmother in the world after her 14 year old daughter reportedly gave birth to no baby. A separate item notes a tiger bittern, a large bird, being exhausted aboard a streetcar in Philadelphia following a recent storm.

Canberra Australia Lelaims Philadelphia

Centenarian Couple Celebrates 100th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Stoyan Dimitriyeiteh reach a hundred years of marriage at their home in Kiinovo Ju. Their ages are listed as 119 and 128 years, marking a remarkable longevity milestone.

Stoyan Dimitriye Iteh Kiinovo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Naoma Craven Betty Jane Ellis Dewey Ellis Wilma Ruth Forbis Jean and Louise Anderson Carolyn Hopson Irene Ball Carolyn Willis Betty Jane Bilis Mrs. Smallwood Indian Creek Tommy Ann Campbell Nancy Sullivan John Forbis Willa Mae Wilkinson Tom Campbell Jimmie Cochran Richard Goforth E. R. Goforth E. L. Winn M. J. Wilks J. BD. Thomas J. C. Daly, Jr Mary Dell Longino Billie Voen Brickey Enis Schaded Winifred Terry Ramona Mitchel J. A. Leach J. A. Lucas M. F. Hunt Chas. C. Bishop J. A. Mahan Frank Anderson J M. Dickson Virginia Rue Anderson Chas. E. Collins J. K. Porter Thulula Wilson Joe Horn Roy M. Horn BR. K. French Otto Edward Brown EB. L. Winn Lola Lee Longino Earl Goforth Bob Birchfield J. C. Daly E. D. Clay A. L. Nowlin B. W. Boarman W. Y. Burden Nellie Foster Aaron Edgar M. L. Wilkinson H. Y. Hopman S. G. Henry Pink Sullivan Bula Bess Bell C. B. Raburn R. R. Crawley C. D. Damron Walter Watson Eugene Vaughan E. W. James C. R. Brooks Estella V. Cocke E. ©. Scott J. D. Thomas A. Y. Bell D. E. Mattox G. N. Hite John Wallace Rodgers Walter Campbell Annie Mac Donaghey L. Z. Cone M. M. Kern Charlotte Cone C. R B. Brooks Zook Thomas Alice Wilks Samnorwood P. T. A C. Ww Samnorwood High School Leroy MacDaniels Trotter Dee Coleman Abra Guy Beasley Lutie F. W. Thompson Aberdeen Sumnerwood E.G. Sanders Prairie View Alvin Fritts Nicholson Willie Knoll Sumnerwood High School Daily Disciples S. S No Trump Club Eula Longino Aude Coe A. Bailey’s I Belles Lettres Club Entertains Sewing Club Galveston T.G. Scruggs Galveston County J. C. Yeary Jerry R. Borum Postoffice Slavia Tex
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