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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

2

Dalhart Pair Announces Marriage of Bobby Jane Storey and Joe Willoughby

Mr and Mrs Joe Storey of Dalhart announce the marriage of their daughter Bobby Jane to Joe L Willoughby of Wellington. The August 8 ceremony in Clayton New Mexico was officiated by Rev C Paul Rich. The bride a Dalhart high school graduate and former West Texas State Buffalo football queen. Willoughby a overseas veteran and pre law student, son of Homer Willoughby of Wellington. The couple plan to reside on the West Texas State College campus.

Joe Storey Dalhart Bobby Jane Joe L. Willoughby Wellington Clayton New Mexico C. Paul Rich Dalhart High School West Texas State Buffaloes Willoughby Homer Willoughby West Texas State College

Josh O'Neal to Play For Dance in Wellington

The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor the first negro dance orchestra in Wellington. Josh O'Neal and his seven piece Colored Gentlemen of Swing with Maxine will perform at the community building on Saturday night December 14. Ro Yates heads the dances and invites all to start the Christmas entertainment season with Southern Rhythm in its best style.

Wellington Josh O'Neal Badlding Maxine Ro Yates

Wellington High F H T Christmas Party December 9

Wellington High F H T members held a Christmas party in the Homecoming Decem hall to share treats and send items to veterans in Amarillo. Avis Nell Powell read a story, Jo Ann Bunspass led carols, and games followed with refreshments for a long list of students and staff.

Alal Af Welmeton High Herd Veterans In Hospital Amarilla Avis Nell Powell Jo Ann Bunspass Wilma Faye Lee Helen Har Glenn Etta Davis Marie Harris Joan Phillip Reba Scarberry Catherine Payne Peggy Fulcher Lola Chaudain Bonnie Gay Hively Phyllis Leggitt Jo Ann Bumpass Patsy Roberson Betty Fin Saradet Lilljedahl Joyce McPherson Edith 1Idsey Diane Wells Dorothy H. Abney Jef Jef] Arthur, Rudy Nell -Poteec, Ty 8S. Ellen Royvkin McSpadden Marjorie Rob- Avis Nell Powell Miss Nell Otis Rehwoneedy Fai

Lona Bell Chandlers Honored On Sixteenth Birthday

A local family hosts a birthday party for Lona Bell Chandlers marking her sixteenth year. Guests and relatives attend as celebration notes show in the preserved fragment.

Lona Bell Chandlers

Lora Beth Kellison Named Dodson 4-H Gold Star Candidate

Dodson 4-H club members met to elect Lora Beth Kellison as the Dodson district gold star candidate. The meeting covered eligible projects and demonstrations in gardening and home economics with other members from Collingsworth County.

Lora Beth Kellison Dodson Tswtsen Tedoeleet Pedsoan Cb Trom Collingsworth Dodser Greeny Jimmmve Wynn Beth Kellison Ia Cain el- Va

Quail High Junior Class Dinner and Theatre Party

The junior class of Quail High School entertained a group with a dinner party in Wellington. Attendees included Atha Mae Roy, Lonnie Oy ing, Jack Morgan, Su Agron, Sam Adams, Margie Wilson, Dorothy Jean Morgan, Bob Lancaster, Herbert Shanks, J W Langley, Roy Canada, Sheila Killian, Reba O'Hair, Mr. and Mrs. H H Shanks and Rev. and Mrs Killian.

Welling Atha Mae Royeu Lonnie Oying Jack Morgan He Reth Dodsandi Su Agron Sam Adams Margie Wison Dorothy Jean Morgan Ee Esrl Shanks Bob Lancaster Herbert Shanks J. W. Langley Roy Canada Sheilah Killian Reba O'Hair H. H. Shanks Killian Ag Hew Vnan Adams

B and P W Club Hosts Annual Covered Dish Dinner

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club held their annual covered dish dinner Wednesday evening December 1. The event featured buffet service, a white bronze chrysanthemum centerpiece, and post dinner games. Attendees included Mrs. Fleet Pruden Mrs. Walter Hagier Cleo Templeton Eddie Smith Gladys Richards Sullivan and several Misses Hattie T Wells Inez Leach Katherine Reverie Virginia Robey Dortha Robertson Dora Elizabeth Mc Cluskey Bessie Rainer Sara Jones Myra Hays Margaret Shields Joy Riley and Viola Hudson.

Business and Professional Women's Club Nt Siparate Mmes Fleet Pruden Walter Hagier Cleo Templeton Eddie Smith Gladys Richards Sullivan Hattie T Wells Inez Leach Katherine Reverie Virginia Robey Dortha Robertson Dora Elizabeth McCluskey Bessie Rainer Sara Jones Myra Hays Margaret Shields Joy Riley Viola Hudson

Homemaker Class Christmas Luncheon Held at Church Home

The Homemakers of the First Baptist Church hosted a December 4 Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Lee Ferton- Seroy’s home. Mrs. J A Dukeminier led with a Christmas story, gifts were crafted, and room decorations followed a carol theme.

First Baptist Church Lee Ferton- Seroy J. A. Dukeminier Mmea Davidson Sampson Whisenant W. OM. Tucker Lay AL BL Cowper Leviom Beery Bert Stark Tler Beno Tl Row Yo U. Benge Mrs. Par

Quail Baptist Thanksgiving Dinner Recap Report

Thanksgiving night at Quail Baptist featured a community dinner with the women clearing tables after the meal. The event included readings and a film titled The Bible and the World of Tomorrow presented by Rev. King.

Quail Baptist Babee Linda Melton Uw Orending Eva King Braug King

Junior BTU Indian Party at First Baptist Church

The Junior B T U of the First Baptist Church held an Indian themed party on Tuesday evening November 26 in the church basement. Decor featured fall leaves a Wigwam and campfire with guests in feather props. Games were played and refreshments included lemonade buffalo meat hot dogs and laughing water.

First Baptist Church Jo Ann Moore Tanya Smith Betty Joe Cagle Melva Squyres June Ann Thompson Dorothy E Sharon Gilbert Jeannette Finley Cecilia Elbert Linda Hampton Patsy Patton Ruth Gilbreath Joy Gilbreath Naomi Isaacs Patsy Beaird Marion Davis Alene Robeve

Local Sponsors List Names Included In Memorial Event

The passage lists sponsors and numerous individuals including Leon Roy Inson James LeDerer R. J. Danson Billy Frank Agee Barton Graves Eddie Slay Jimmy Strickland David Isaacs Horace Davis Far rell Kent Don Raburn Ray Squyres Joe Thompson Mia L. V. Moore and couples Mr and Mrs Henry Daon Mr and Mrs W C Davis as backers of a community memorial effort.

Mrs. Guthrie to Read Poetry in Dallas

Mrs Frances Stowell Guthrie invited to read poetry before the Texas Poetry Society in Dallas on December 14 with David Ross poet laureate of Texas present. She lives with her parents in Wellington as her husband Lieut E W Guthrie serves in Alaska with the Army Air Force.

Frances Stowell Guthrie Texas Poetry Society Dallas David Ross Texas Guthrie J. L. Stowell Lieut E. W. Guthrie Alsaka Army Air Force

Norma Jean Havron Is Honored On Thirteenth Birthday

Norma Jean Havron was celebrated at a birthday party on her thirteenth birthday Thursday November 5 at her parents home Mr and Mrs James Havron. Guests included Barbara Terry Charlene Wilson Billy Jean Tranch Barbara Martin Raymond er Bobby Young Clinton Chil Eric Fletcher Elsel Havron Jiel Havron Billy Don Fennell Joy Havron Ray Bradshaw Peggy Riley Vernis Jo Havron Leo Grubbs and Larry Jesse sent a gift.

Norma Jean Havron James Havron Barbara Terry Charlene Wilson Billy Jean Tranch Barbara Martin Raymonder Bobby Young Clinton Chil- Eric Fletcher Elsel Havron Jiel Havron Billy Don Fennell Joy Havron Ray Bradshaw Pegty Riley Vernis Jo Havron Leo Grubbs Larry Jesse

Mrs Gordon Mills Tells Women of the Bible at Excelsior Club

Misses Mary Alston and Nell Davis hosted the Excelsior Club on December 4. Each spoke on a favorite biblical character before Mrs Gordon Mills discussed Women of the Bible. Ten outstanding women were named and Ruth and Esther were featured. Refreshments served to Marguerite Bartlett Frances Jones Gladys Leggitt Betty Welch Inez Leach Loeva Pierce and the hostesses.

Mary Alston Nell Davis Excelsior Club Gordon Mills

Miss K Boverie Reviews I Shook the Family Tree

The 1924 Study Club met at Mrs. M McKern's home on Thursday December 5 with Miss Katherine Boverie reviewing Hildegarde Dolson's comical autobiography I Shook the Family Tree. Hostess Mrs Kelly Pigg presided. guests included Mrs Temple Atkins and members Joseph Moore J W Wells Morris Wells and others.

Mines Sam Moore J. W. Wells Morris Wells C. B.anderson M. M. Kern W. 0. Richards Dewey Ellis Ansel McDowell Sam Gholson Frank Eikenburg John D. Glenn Frank Anderson Miss Boverie Pige Temple Atkins Shamrock

Arlie Home Demonstration Club Opens New Club House

The Arlie Home Demonstration Club celebrated the opening of its new club house with a Thanksgiving dinner on November 28. Members and families brought covered dishes and shared in dominoes and visiting after a buffet supper.

Arlie Home Demonstration Club Church House Artic Home Demonstration Club Curtis Brewer Lance Mary Beth C. B. Balch Lula Poling Billy Charles Poling Ted Poling Bobby Dale David Patsy

St Joseph Auxiliary Postpones Christmas Meeting

The St Joseph Hospital Auxiliary postpones its regular meeting scheduled for Friday due to the football game. The Christmas meeting is rescheduled to January at the regular meeting date.

St. Joseph St. Joseph Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Willoughby Bobby Jane Storey F.H. T. of Wellington High J le Ruferd Quail High School B. and P. W Homemaker Tuak Junior Btu Laura Mae Carpenter Women of the Bible Ames Sullivan & Son Tuy Lucien Lelong Bombi Black Cara Nome Seaforth Parker Eversharp Parsons Drug Co Sandr K Parenno West Side Square Earl Harrison Gene Earline Niva Beth Sid Clark Harold Darby Clair Lawrence Joe Bob Warrick Medford Crowder
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