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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

9

Dodson Civic Club Christmas Meeting Held at Webb Home

The Dodson Civic Club met December 8 at Mrs. B. T. Webb’s home for the annual Christmas gathering. Mrs. Clyde Alexander led, urging gift collection for the state hospital, with scripture by Mrs. Alexander and a program by Mrs. Maurice Moore including Barry Farris on snare, Mildred Lewis on piano, and Cloetta and Jeffrey Camp singing. Three new members were introduced.

Dodson Civic Club B. T. Webb B. B. Martin Clyde Alexander State Hospital Alexander St. Luke Maurice Moore Barry Farris Wo Mildred Lewis Cloetta Jeffrey Camp Herald Angels Barry Farris Barry Walter Camp Louis Patterson Lloyd S. Patterson Peyton Smith Thurman Crownover Billy J. Hudspeth E. H. Ready L. Beanland J. C. Howell Parl Tippie Grover Graham T. E. Lennon Herbert Redeker Raymond Dearley Jeffry Camp

Friends Honor Mr and Mrs J C Emmert on 25th Wedding Anniversary

Friends honored Mr and Mrs J C Emmert on December 11 at Burn Handley community center for 25 years of marriage. Family hosted with Emmert children and spouses from Wellington Elkhart Clayton Burkburnett Memphis and more. Attendees included J W Emmert Long Beach and many relatives.

J.C. Emmert J. C. Emmert Burn Handley Community Center Otis Emmert J. W. Emmert Herman Childress Pat Kimbro Tommy Joe Emmert Wellington Thurman Emmert Elkhart

Midway HDC Christmas Party At First Christian Church

Midway Home Demonstration Club members held their Christmas party on Wednesday December 7 in the fat howship hall of First Christian Church. Decorations reflected the holiday theme and Mrs M C Cleveland gave the opening prayer. Attendees included Mrs Ben Brewer Mrs Russell Hill Mrs W B Cleveland Mrs Ruth Wyrick Mrs Barney Cook Mrs W F Vaughn Mrs Emmett Cook Mrs Millard Brown Mrs Jess Motzenbocker Mrs R T Savage Mrs J B Clark Mrs Joe Terry Mrs Harold Caldwell and Gene Mrs M C Cleveland and Miss Leta Kees.

Midway Home Demonstration Club First Christian Church M. C. Cleveland Ben Brewer Russell Hill W. B. Cleveland Ruth Wyrick Barney Cook W. F. Vaughn Emmett Cook Millard Brown Jess Motsenbocker R. T. Savage J. B. Clark Joe Terry Harold Caldwell Gene Leta Kees

1954 Club Examines Juvenile Delinquency Film

The 1954 Study Club met December 8 in Greenbelt Electric Cooperative’s club room with hostess Mrs. Leon Hartman. President Mrs. Bill Hatch led a short business session as Mrs. L. B. Bratten presented a film “A Thief of Tomorrow” on juvenile delinquency and the need for cooperative efforts among volunteers, professionals, and agencies to improve juvenile outcomes. Members listed include Mrs. Paul Spillman, Mrs. A. I. Fires, Mrs. Templeton, and many others.

Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Leon Hartman R. L. Templeton Bill Hatch L. B. Bratten Bratten Hatch Paul Spillman A. I. Fires Templeton Eddie Slay Cal Hurst Sam McGill Glenn Taylor Roy Jeffreys Fred Cox Denzil Lacy E. W. Clement Hartman

Arnett Board Honors Faculty at Christmas Party

The Arnett board of education hosted a gala Christmas party December 6 in the school lunchroom honoring faculty and guests. A musical tree and carols framed the event with violin interludes by Mrs. Jack Sikes, games, and festive decorations. Attendees included several local ministers, couples, and retirees, plus Rex Peeples and family visiting from Masterson for a weekend with Osar Peeples's relatives. Others attended to celebrate a silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Emmett with extended relatives from Tulsa and Brownfield. Additional guests and relatives from Decatur and Fort Worth were noted during the week.

Arnett Board of Education Jack Sikes Hoyt Ellis Ronald Mooney Maurice Moore Joe Garrison Dennis Anders Gene Robertson Bob Copeland Larry Palmore C. B. Carter Archie Clay Jessie Scott Clyde Emmett Kenneth Cass Tulsa Carroll Jones Brownfield

Willow O Rear Name Newborns in Hall and St Joseph Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Willow O Rear are the parents of a son Richard Glean born December 6 at Hall County Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces Cust are the parents of a daughter Stacy Dawn born December 7 at St Josephs Hospital weighing eight five ounces The two births are announced in local hospital notices.

Willow O’ Rear Richard Glean Hall County Hospital Cust St. Joseph’s Hospital Stacy Dawn

Mary Martha Class Holds Luncheon

The Mary Martha Sunday School class of First Baptist Church met December 8 at Mrs. Charles Slay’s home for monthly business and a noon luncheon. Invocations and devotions were led by members J. C. Baldwin and E. C. Clement. After a brief meeting they exchanged Christmas gifts from a decorated tree. Fourteen members and one guest attended with prayers offered by P. E. Lowrie and J. C. Scott. Susan Sullivan and Susan McKever, Texas Tech students, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sullivan, while Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cheatam of Garland stayed with the Useltons over the weekend.

Mary Martha First Baptist Church Charles Slay J. C. Baldwin E. C. Clement P. E. Lowrie J. C. Scott Susan Sullivan Susan McKever Texas Tech Mrs Lee Sullivan

Wellington State Bank Annual Dinner Honors Staff and Stockholders

Wellington State Bank held its Christmas dinner for officers employees directors and stockholders at the Burn Handley community center club room on Saturday evening December 10. A public Christmas musical by the Nine Teens from Haskell High School directed by Mr and Mrs Hubert Bell followed a blue and silver themed table decor. Jack Neeley acted as master of ceremonies with attendees including local residents and bank affiliates.

Wellington State Bank Burn Handley Community Center Bank Haskell High School Hubert Bell Diane Hester Peggy Thigpen Patricia Toliver Pamela Druesendow Sheila Gilliland Patti Millard Brown Loren Thompson Truman Estes John Coleman George Shadid Jimmie Strickland Dee McDowell

Names of attendees from Haskell trip listed in brief

The list records numerous individuals and couples from Shamrock to attend with the Nine Teens from Haskell. Accompanying the group are Mr. and Mrs. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hester Mr. and Mrs. Hasewell and Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Woodard.

A. L. Elliott Ray Peeples Virginia Robey Paul Bell Dana Bell Andy Bell Lewis Morris Larry Oswalt Billy Langford Jett Maria Jerry Nix Lisa L. E. Ward Ata James. Sullivan Phyllis Ann Haskell Bell Ira Hester Hasewell H. V. Woodard

Wellington Leader office and publication details

Wellington Leader lists publication details and office address at 913 West Ave Wellington Texas. It states weekly Thursday edition, second class mailing under the 1879 act, editor and publisher H Deskins Wells, with annual subscription rates of four dollars inside trade.

West Ave Wellington Texas H. Deskins Wells

Gentle lift for tired kidneys advertised by Parson's Drug

An advertisement promotes Bukets kidney formula claiming gentle improvement of tired kidneys and warning of functional disorders. It promises increased and regulated urine flow within four days with a 39 cent money back offer at Parson's Drug.

Parsons Drug

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