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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1967
Page
7
Miss Vicky Dale Gholson and Richard Lawrence Pierce wed at Quanah First Baptist Church with Pastor W. E. Norman officiating. The couple, both Quanah natives, celebrated at a church reception and will reside at 1910 Keeler Wichita Falls after a Dallas trip.
The Belles Lettres Club met November 19 at Mrs. L M Bartlett's home with Mrs E F Bartlett presiding in the absence of officers. They voted to donate 25 to Hospital fund and 5 to Boys Ranch. Mrs Bernice Welch spoke on Changes in Education noting newspapers as flexible teaching media especially where funds are limited, including comics and stock pages. Refreshments followed for members and guests.
Mrs Don Lacy hosted the 1954 Study Club in her home with Mrs R L Templeton presenting material from The Fugitive by Jan Isbell Fortune detailing Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The talk covered their June 8 1933 visit to Collingsworth County sheriff George Cory deputy Paul Hardy and their May 23 1934 ambush killing.
Debora Ann and Debbie Jane Benton arrived November 24 at Sayre Memorial Hospital Sayre Oklahoma weighing four pounds one and a half ounces and four pounds five and a half ounces respectively. Grandparents are Mrs Decle Bryant and Mr and Mrs Rufe Benton.
Leta Hill demonstrates homemade gifts from the kitchen and craft shelf for Christmas. The display shows cheery items such as a gold sprayed drum from a coffee can, candy-filled treats, baked and wrapped goods, and handmade decorations by Mrs. Melvin Seale.
Mr and Mrs Ham Holton hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for family on Thursday November 23 Then the group traveled to Quanah for the rehearsal dinner for Miss Vicky Gholson and Richard Pierce before their marriage the next day Attendees included Raburn and Barbara Holton Garland Bill and Pam Gholson Quanah Nancy Holton Johnny Holton Linda Lacy and family Patti Nat Tommy and Craig Holton plus Mr and Mrs Morris Stephens Quitaque and Mr and Mrs George Henry
The Wellington Chapter of Future Teachers of America met in the library on November 22. President Cherry Lewis led the pledge and Carol Burba gave the treasurer's report. Nancy Sikes led a program on the triangle of parents teachers and students with each side represented by a student.
Home spills and tracked messes rise with holiday traffic. Immediate spill response and two recommended cleaners from the American Carpet Institute help protect carpet, plus a tip to identify stains and use both water and dry-cleaning solutions for best results. The piece then shifts to the history of fruitcake, noting ancient Chinese and Egyptian pastries and early fruit cake forms.
The article traces fruit cake origins from ancient religious observances to Norman plumb cakes and steamed puddings. It notes 18th century prep required long labor with fruit, nuts, spices, and sugar, and describes how colonial America leveraged Caribbean molasses and Eastern fruits to sustain holiday fruit cake. A side item introduces a portable clothes dryer by a major appliance maker.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met November 28 for the regular session. Members discussed income and disbursements, displayed posters of yearly projects, and reviewed the club budget. Reports highlighted the Minnie L. Moffett Chinese Nursing Fund, Mary Q. Silverstrom Fund, Minnie L. Moffett Fellowship Fund, and World Friendship Fund.
The firm focuses on expanding into the apartment and mobile home townhouse sector, signaling a strategic push to capture demand in mid density housing. Key moves include product line adaptation and channel partnerships to reach developers and residents.
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