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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

2

Ellason and Jim Rudy Wed In Home Ceremony

Mrs. Carolyn Ellason of Del Rio and Jim Rudy married Sunday at the Rudy residence in Childress. Officiated by Reverend Elvis Pitts at five o clock, the event featured a Christmas tree and powder blue empire gown with lace details. The couple plan to reside in Childress after a wedding trip to Del Rio.

Carolyn Ellason del Rio Jim Rudy Vernon Rudy East 9Th Street Elvis Pitts Dale Sutton Hudson Drive Mexico Rhonda Rudy Lewisville Calvin Mitchell Angela Mitchell Paul Jones Childress San Saba A.P. Thomas Wellington High School Clarendon Junior College Lancer Mobile Homes

Wellington seniors take ACT tests in Shamrock

Six Wellington High School seniors took the ACT college entrance tests in Shamrock on December 9. The group includes Sandi White Dan Fires Alton Belew Joy Jesse Steve Hunter and Elena Romo. Other students had earlier test dates.

Wellington High School ACT Shamrock Sandi White Dan Fires Alton Belew Joy Jesse Steve Hunter Elena Romo

Couple Welcomes Newborn Sons Andrew and Shawn

Mr and Mrs Alan Fires of Bryan announce the birth of son Andrew Johnathan December 5 weighing nine pounds one ounce. Grandparents A J Fires Mrs W F Carlisle Wichita Falls John Lacy California. Great grandparents W M Williams Chester Fires Lela Maxwell. Mr and Mrs John Tribble Albuquerque NM announce son Shawn David born November 29 weighing eight pounds six ounces. Maternal grandparents W L White.

Alan Fires Bryan Andrew Johnathan A.J. Fires W.F. Carlisle Wichita Falls John Lacy California W.M. Williams Chester Fires Lela Maxwell John Tribble Albuquerque, N.M Shawn David W.L. White

Mrs Peters Hosts Midway Home Demonstration Club Feast

The Midway Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs David Peters home for a salad luncheon and Christmas party on December 6. Candles and greenery decorated the tables as Mrs Peters read a poem and Mrs Cecil Masten a story. Gifts were exchanged from the decorated tree with attendees including Mrs Harold Caldwell Julie Mrs Homer Holton Mrs Charles Cason Mrs Masten Mrs Jack Colson Mrs Maude Vaughan Mrs Jake Meadows Mrs Joe Terri and the hostess.

Midway Home Demonstration Club David Peters Peters Cecil Masten Harold Caldwell Julie Homer Holton Charles Cason Masten Jack Colson Maude Vaughan Jake Meadows Joe Terri

Club Holds Yule Party at Rose Shadid Home

Miss Rose Shadid hosted the Excelsior Club Christmas party on Thursday evening December 7 at her home. Poinsettias adorned the entertaining room and dining table. A traditional Christmas turkey dinner was served and gifts were exchanged. Attending were Miss Bonnie Willis Mrs JF Michael Mrs EF Bartlett Mrs Lowell Wells Miss Dorothy Robertson Miss Vickey Mayhugh Miss Marie Shadid and the hostess.

Rose Shedid Excelsior Club Poinsettas Bonnie Willis J.F. Michael E.F. Bartlett Lowell Wells Dorothy Robertson Vickey Mayhugh Marie Shadid Rose Shadid

Garden Club Christmas Party in Heritage Room

Wellington Garden Club held its Christmas party in the Heritage Room on Wednesday December 6 at 2 p.m. hostesses were Mrs. O B Raburn and Mrs. Joe Thompson. Mrs. Silas Crawford read The Origin of the Christmas Tree and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments served to attendees including Mrs. John Howard and others.

Wellington G.L. Jones Glenda Riker Ray Clubb Tom Caterlin Chas. Cason Thompson Raburn Daniels Kenny Brown Leamon Bawcem Ronnie Hartman Reed Louder Kenneth Davis Brwon Joe Wood John R. Henard

W.M.C. Christmas Salad Supper for Husbands and Guests

The assembly of God W.M.C. entertained husbands and guests at a Christmas salad supper in the Heritage Room on December 5. Rev. Frank Duncan gave the invocation and read the Christmas Story. Music by Steve Hunter Alton Belew and Joy Jesse accompanied the carols and songs. Gifts were distributed after the program. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Duncan and multiple couples.

Assembly of God Heritage Room Frank Duncan C.E. Escoe Troy Stallings Steve Hunter Alton Belew Steve Alton Joy Jesse Duncan Earl Brinkley A.¥. Atkinson James Carroll Ansel At- Naomians

Christmas Dinner And 42 Party For Naomi Sunday School Class

The Naomi Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held a Christmas dinner and tree in the Heritage Room on December 4. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals named in the report, with Rev. Ted Savage giving a devotional and Mrs Silas Crawford reading a Christmas poem.

Naomi First Baptist Church Heritage Room Silas Crawford Ted Savage Henry Langford Amos McQueary Dalton Vaughan Lloyd Wooldridge Cicero Gulley E.P. Haynie John Nash

Court House Staff Honors Birthday and Retirement Officers

Two county officials were toasted in a party at the Multi-County Juvenile Probation Office. Judge Zook Thomas celebrated his birthday and Mrs. Rita Owens marked her retirement as county tax assessor-collector with attendees including Judge R.L. Templeton and many county staff members.

Court House Zook Thomas Rita Owens Kenyard Poteet Murray Dodson Yvonne Brewer Bill Lindsey R.L. Templeton Charles Carter Bob Watson Paul Spillman Bill Spillman Alvin Minatrea John Rainey Art Taylor Larry Gollihugh Don Reeves Sherry Arnold Dwane Scott Bob Barton Riley Danson Bob Isbell Leon Martin Arthur Jones Sam Adams Carmen Lindley Mark Strickland Johnny Parker J.L. Harper Barbara Williamson Melvin Seale Bob Sessions Dee

Troop 193 Girls Work On Safety First Badge

Girl Scouts of Troop 193 study safety on hikes for a Safety First badge. Nurse Mrs. Cal Sugg met with the group and discussed safety steps as each girl contributed a kit item. Participants include Elizabeth Brewer Kathleen Reeves Sandy Mortis Debbie Trimble Sharon Trimble Tammy Hiett Tina Jenkins Tracey Gassiot Lynn Nunnelley Karen Go forth Kim Judd Patricia Turner Terri Thomason Toni Isaacs and leaders Mrs. Kay Gassiot Mrs. Dan Hiett Mrs. Lynn Jenkins and speaker Mrs. Sugg.

Girl Scouts of Troop 193 Cal Sugg Elizabeth Brewer Kathleen Reeves Sandy Mortis Debbie Trimble Sharon Trimble Tammy Hiett Tina Jenkins Tracey Gassiot Lynn Nunnelley Karen Goforth Kim Judd Patricia Turner Terri Thomason Toni Isaacs Kay Gassiot Dan Hiett Lynn Jenkins Sugg

Wellington Nursing Center Staff Celebrate Christmas Party

Wellington Nursing Center employees gathered in the Heritage Room on Friday December 8 for a Christmas party. Mrs. Helen Hardin administered the event, with gifts exchanged from a decorated tree. Attendees included Opal Lindley Bettie Byrd Ella Armstrong Hughetta Roberts Dorene Young Joyce Pender graft Peggie Young Virginia Anderson Sandra Baker Thelma Ward Zoe Garvin Nancy Alexander Janie Fisk Louise Powell Christine Smith Audie Scott Virginia Thomas Rosa Garcia Juanita Young Vivian Royal Leta Wolf and Lucille West.

Wellington Nursing Center Heritage Room Helen Hardin Hardin Opal Lindley Bettie Byrd Ella Armstrong Hughetta Roberts Dorene Young Joyce Pendergraft Peggie Young Virginia Anderson Sandra Baker Thelma Ward Zoe Garvin Nancy Alexander Janie Fisk Louise Powell Christine Smith Audie Scott Virginia Thomas Rosa Garcia Juanita Young Vivian Royal Leta Wolf Lucille West

Girls Sing at Thomas Nursing Home

Girl Scouts of Troop 201 visited Thomas Nursing Home to sing for patients. They later distributed gifts. listed members include Lynette Spillman, Renee Daniel, Lisa Hartman, Lisa Nix, Renee Owens, Karen McDanel, Carla Nunnelley, Dana Jameson, Jannon Thomason, Valerie Van Pelt, and Becky Saied with leaders Mrs. Leon Hartman, Mrs. Troy Thomason, and Mrs. Lyman Daniel.

Girl Scouts Thomas Nursing Home Lynette Spillman Renee Daniel Lisa Hartman Lisa Nix Renee Owens Karen McDanel Carla Nunnelley Dana Jameson Jannon Thomason Valerie van Pelt Becky Saied Leon Hartman Troy Thomason Lyman Daniel

Birthday Party for Stephanie Barton Highlights Festive Decor

Mrs John Barton entertained for her daughter Stephanie on her third birthday Friday December 8. Christmas decorations plus a Frosty the Snow Man cake were featured. Guests left with candy Santas including Mike Myrick Penny Wilkins Lee Langford Loni Clement Ralph D Owens Ginger Daniel Sherry Gassiot and the honoree Stephanie.

John Barton Stephanie Frosty the Snow Man Tas Mike Myrick Penny Wilkins Lee Langford Loni Clement Ralph D. Owens Ginger Daniel Sherry Gassiot

Mrs Jack Davis Attends Church Leaders Conference in Cincinnati

Mrs Jack Davis returned from Cincinnati Ohio where she attended a meeting of the Women's Division of the Board of Global Ministries United Methodist Church. The event focused on transitioning the Wesleyan Guilds and WSCS into a new inclusive women’s organization. Mrs Davis chairs the Northwest Texas Conference guild. Six conference officers from the area attended including Mrs John Glasscock a nominations committee member and Mrs Clyde Whittle conference secretary for WSCS both from Shamrock.

Jack Davis Church Leaders’ Conference Cincinnati Ohio Board of Global Ministeries United Methodist Church Wesleyan Guilds Women’s Society of Christian Service Inclusive Women’s Organization The Church Davis Northwest Texas Conference Guild John Glasscock Guild Clyde Whittle WSCS Shamrock

Wedding Guests Attend Sunday Ceremony for Etlason Rudy

A group of out of town friends and relatives gathered for the wedding of Mrs. Carolyn Etlason and Jim Rudy on Sunday December 10. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rudy Irving Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rudy Lewisville Larry Pippins Arlington Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones Childress Miss Linda Brown Arlington Mr. and Mrs. Luster McClain and Mrs. Edna Bradley Samnorwood.

Carolyn Etlason Jim Rudy Joe Rudy Irving Ronnie Rudy Lewisville Larry Pippins Arlington Paul Jones Childress Linda Brown Luster McClain Edna Bradley Samnorwood

Women Helping Women program at Business and Professional Women Club

Mrs. Helen Hardin administrator of Wellington Nursing Center spoke at the BPW Club dinner on Tuesday November 28. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Harwell Mrs. Rufus Sweat and many local members and guests.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Helen Hardin Wellington Nursing Center Ernest Harwell Rufus Sweat America Pat McAlister Shamrock B&pw Oman Sweat Spur Wellington B&pw V.K. Orr Louise Templeton Dan Howard Raymond Patton Zook Thomas Doc Turner McAlister Myra Hays Burn Handley Jimmie Kelso Sweat Truman Estes Jack Lowry Rob Isbell

Classified Ad Spreads with White Space Attracts Readers

The notice suggests using generous white space around a classified advertisement to improve readability and catch the eye of prospective buyers or readers.

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Big Sister Little Sister Mrs. Ellason Mrs. Peters Garden Club W.m.c.’S Philip Daniels Barba Owens Judge Thomas Brewer Dodson Poteet Nursing Home Stephanie Barton Oregon Long Leaf Pine Oregon Holly Anthurium Hawaii Poinsettias Florafax Alliene Shanks Mrs. Hardin 15Th Street Texas
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