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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1967

Page

3

LVN Students Earn License After Certifying Course

After repeating the LVN creed, graduates attended a church hall reception hosted by LVN association members. Honorees included Mrs. Lucille Gilmore Mrs. Wilma Gibbs Mrs. Sylvia Dement of Wellington Lavada DeFoor of Dodson Kay Blackmon Linda Lesley Sandra Newbrough Vee Sparks Nealie Briggs and Una Way of Memphis. Upon Memphis training completion and state exam success they will become licensed vocational nurses.

The LVN Association Lucille Gilmore Wilma Gibbs Sylvia Dement Wellington Lavada DeFoor Dodson Kay Blackmon Linda Lesley Sandra Newbrough Vee Sparks Nealie Briggs Una Way Memphis Marjorie Kesterson Hall County Hospitals Nealle Briggs Una Way Neighbors Mra Mackie Wood

Wellington Area Women Cap LVN Class in Memphis

Four Wellington area women completed Licensed Vocational Nurse training in Memphis with capping at First Christian Church. The ceremony featured Mrs. Vee Knight leading the processional, Tom Posey delivering the invocation, and Mrs. Mackie Wood noting the students' 140 hours clinical work and 350 classroom hours before each was capped by Mrs. Marjorie Kesterson.

LVN Wellington Area First Christian Church Memphis Wellington Vee Knight Tom Posey Louise Davis Knight Mackie Wood Hall County Hospital

Court House Staff Dines At Thorpie's For Holiday Party

The annual Court House employee dinner occurred Monday December 4 at 7 30 pm at Thorpie's Restaurant with Christmas decorations and gift exchanges. Attendees included numerous couples such as Mr and Mrs Bill Owens Mr and Mrs Larry Gollihugh and Mr and Mrs C E McKinney among others.

Court House Thorpie Bill J. Owens Larry Gollihugh Quinton Brewer H. L. Jenkins W. K. Orr, Jr Pat McAlister C. E. McKin Zook Thomas R. L. Templeton

Births at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Sealey mother a baby girl Andra Christine born November 28 at St Josephs Hospital weight four pounds six ounces Mr and Mrs J C Hunni cut father a daughter Sandy Denise born November 1 at St Josephs Hospital weight seven pounds one ounce Mr and Mrs Elmer Keller have a daughter Christian Nicole born December 4 at St Josephs Hospital weight eight pounds four ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clifford Christian and Mr and Mrs Harold Keller

Charles Sealey Andra Christine St. Joseph's Hospital J. C. Hunnicut Sandy Denise St. Joseph’s Hospital Elmer Keller Christian Nicole Clifford Christian Harold Keller Virginia Thomas M. M. Kern G. C. Lite Andra Christine Sealey Don Jones Alia Strickland

Shower Friday Evening Honors Bride of Holiday Season

Miss Jan Cudd, soon to wed Leigh Carter, was honored at a Friday December 1 shower hosted at Mrs. Dick Sweat’s home. Hostesses included Mrs. Ola Mae Smith and others. guests totaled over one hundred with mothers grandmothers and fiancés relatives in attendance.

Jan Cudd Leigh Carter Dick Sweat Ola Mae Smith Ernest Nipper Richard Nall Velman Warrick L. B. Bratten Edd Howard Gorman Owens J.B. Killian Nita White James Richardson Jewell Beattie Mike Smith Texas A&m Royce Glenn and James Ft. Sill Ray Beattie Amarillo Steve Wilson Baby Fort Worth Doyie Meddley

Ti-i-ca Plans Christmas Box

The Ti-ica Social Club met December 3 with Nancy Thomas presiding. Plans were made to assemble a Christmas box for the Vernon state hospital. Members present included Mrs. Millard Brown Mrs. Barney Glenn Joy Chandler Melinda Williams Glenda Chandler Lora Martin Linda Belew Debbie Carson and June Popwell.

Ti-ica Nancy Thomas State Hospital Vernon Millard Brown Barney Glenn Joy Chandler Melinda Williams Glenda Chandler Lora Martin Linda Belew Debbie Carson June Popwell

Midway HDC Bazaar Planned in Front Hatch Dry Goods

The Midway Home Demonstration Club will hold a bazaar on Wednesday December 13 in front of Hatch Dry Goods. Mrs. Russell Hill says many hand made gifts will be offered beginning about 8 30 a m and running until sold. Proceeds aid shut ins and others needing help.

Midway Home Demonstration Club Hatch Dry Goods Russell Hill

Recipe Shower Honors Bride in Christmas Event

A Christmas bride to be Miss Jan Cudd was honored at a recipe shower held December 2 at the home of Mrs. Jeff Wilson with Mrs. Earl L. Bartlett assisting. Guests brought a favorite recipe and baking or mixing pan. Miss Cudd received a cottage and kitchen items, and Mrs. Bartlett shared an 1800 recipe titled How to Cook a Husband. Mothers and relatives listed attended, including Mrs. Wayne Cudd and Mrs. Lynn Carter among others.

Jan Cudd Jeff Wilson Earl L. Bartlett Miss Cudd Leigh Carter

St Josephs Hospital Notes Admissions and discharges

The hospital lists patients admitted between Nov 28 and Dec 4 across medical surgical obstetric and obstetrical wards. Notable entries include Phyllis Ann Thomas and Donny Wayne Brooks as long stay medical cases and Rebecca Coleman admitted Dec 3. Several patients were discharged after earlier admissions.

George Roberts Leonora Turner Guy Lindley Phyllis Ann Thomas Virginia Thomas Jim Moss Rose L. Keller Gus Barton J. C. Hunnicut Elmer Harold Keller Rebecca Coleman Donny Wayne Brooks Hubert Brooks J. J. Rowland Jim Lowe

Busy Homemakers Meet Thursday in Mt Zion Church

Mrs Larry Oswalt was guest speaker at the Busy Homemakers Club meeting in Mt Zion Baptist Church. She demonstrated burlap and yarn designs for Christmas stockings rugs and tree skirts while discussing cost factors and planning. Members exchanged gifts December 14 and planned a Christmas party December 16 with committee roles listed.

Larry Oswalt Homemakers Club Mt. Zion Baptist Church Marilyn McKinnon Lucy Roland Oswalt Leta Hill Lucy Meadows Winnie Franks Mae Frances Moore Yvonne Thomas Christine Ingram Emma Barber Sally Jones Betty Moore Ireane Riley Mary Lange Mary Lango Ireana B. Riley Sally Ann Jones Lula Mae Simon Louise Powell

Shower Honoring Anna Kay Kelso Opens Holiday Season

A December 2 shower for Anna Kay Kelso, fiance Thomas Byrd Lockridge of Abilene, hosted by Mrs. Luther Gribble and 11 others, featured red poinsettias, white net cloth, and piano music. Guests included Kelso’s mother Mrs. Jimmie Kelso and sister Mrs. Robbie Fleming, with Mrs. Don Hendrix and Mrs. Horton pouring.

Anna Kay Kelso Thomas Byrd Lockridge Abilene Luther Gribble T. J. Burke Dee Coleman Shelton Nunnelley Dick Sweat Qla Mae Smith Burn Handley Ernest Harwell Elmer Hiett Raymond Horton Earl Hunter Cecil Shanks Gribble Miss Kelso Jimmie Kels0 Robbie Fleming Austin Handley Red Poinsettias Karen Richardson Don Hendrix el Paso Horton Smith Individu

WMC Holds Holiday Party

The Women's Missionary Council of the Assembly of God Church held its annual Christmas Party on Friday December 1 at Mrs. Fannie Moore's home. About 20 attendees sang, shared devotionals, and read poems.

Women's Missionary Council of the Assembly of God Church Fannie Moore

Stevensons Attend Festivities Honoring Early NTSU Graduates

Mr and Mrs J B Stevenson attended North Texas State University Denton events honoring graduates of 1917 or earlier at Homecoming festivities. The couple joined 45 other pre 1917 alumni for bonfire parade luncheon and campus tour while receiving Golden Eagles Club membership and a commemorative history book.

NTSU J. B. Stevenson North Texas State University Denton Stevenson North Texas Golden Eagles Club

Quail mail carrier returns from sick leave in Jasper

Terry Sellers, a mail carrier on Route 1 in Quail, has returned from a 3.5 month sick leave in Jasper Alabama to resume duties on Monday December 4. Lonnie Neeley served as substitute carrier while he was away.

Terry Sellers Quail Jasper Ala Lonnie Neeley Mr. Sellers Robert Blevins Earl Lynn Feemster Oklahoma City Robert Carroll Blevins Earl Lynn Earl Feemster J. R. Godbey

Local Visitors Reach Area For Weekend Gatherings

Personal notes recount visits by Amarillo residents Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Beam to Mrs. Beam’s grandparents the Thompson family. Hollis couple Kenneth Rippert and family with Verde Rippetor. Miss Edyth Jackson of Pampa with mother Mrs. S B Jackson. Mrs. J C Scott hosting Curtis Hall of Perryton and son Larry Hall. R C Bryan and family returning from Texline after a few days visit and pheasant hunting.

Tommy Beam Amarillo Joe Thompson Kenneth Rippetor Hollis Verde Rippetor Edyth Jackson of Pampa S. B. Jackson J. C. Scott Curtis Hall Perryton Mrs 1Arry Hall R. ¢. Bryan Jay Bryan Texline Mr. Bryan

Humidity Dangers Prompt Home Dehumidifier Advice

A Texas A&M extension expert warns excess indoor humidity damages both structure and health. Dehumidifiers with automatic humidistats and built in drains are recommended, with capacity ranges from 12 to 96 pints per day and units sized for 15 000 to 19 000 cubic feet.

College Station Joy Arrington Texas A&m University

Fitful kidneys slow you down in 24 hours

Advert describes 3 gentle BUKETS tabs daily to help regulate kidney function and alleviate waking at night and pains. Promotes purchase at PARSONS DRUG with a bold call to action.

Parsons Drug

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