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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

3

Pep Squad Party Delights Football Boys At Legion Hall

The Pep Squad hosted a Saturday event for the football team at the Legion Hall. Decor featured ten yard line motifs, table football games, and a central Christmas tree with gifts. Winners included Alberta Gray Ralph Fulton and several Williams and Barham family members.

Legion Hall Alberta Gray Ralph Fulton John Williams Wesley Green Ladema Barham Grace Clark Oneta Graham Jessie Hays Mozelle Melton Lola Lee Longino Marie Harrell Barbara Morgan Lodema Barham Texanna Wooldridge Margaret Higdon Helen McGill Ruth Brown Elizabeth Curtner Olibbia Curtner Juanita Fulton

Friendship Quilt Presented To Mrs. Ernest Jackson

The Church of Christ ladies held a quilting party on December 9 at Mrs. Ed Riley’s home. A friendship quilt was presented to Mrs. Ernest Jackson who sails soon for Nebraska. A buffet luncheon followed with many attendees listed.

Church of Christ Ed Riley Ernest Jackson Nebraska Mesdames Pearl Cook Annie Brown Virrel Robertson C. J. Hardin Bob Armstrong Gabe Wright A. G. Lewis O. Q. Holley R. S. Fisher M. J. Holland R. L. Tennison T. R. Michie Katherine Gibson Lacey Clevenger G. E. Mask J. C. Wood Elberta Sheppard Fred Capps Ellis W Nunnelley Misses Louella Trimble Stella May Tennison Nola Capps Ellis Nunnelley

Mrs L D Allen Honored At Ratliff Home Shower

Mrs L D Allen was honored with a Wednesday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs Ben Ratliff. Assistants included Mrs A Z Hays and Miss Dorothy Nell Ratliff. Pink and white decorations featured in the decorations and refreshments. Games provided entertainment and gifts were presented to the honoree. Refreshments served to several ladies including Mesdames J L Gladney Matie land C G Little C Z Ratliff J Ry Crooks Pat Shields S R Davis LED Allen and the hostesses.

C. G. Little J. ‘Ry Crooks Pat Shields R. Davis Led. Allen Misa Dorothy Nell. Ratliff A.z.hays Ben Ratliff

Farrar S. Class Hosts Christmas Party

Members of Mr. G. L. Farrar's Sunday School class at the Methodist Church were invited to a Christmas gathering Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Quaid. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with Yule season decorations. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Denley, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Messer, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Clark, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Hicks, Lydabel Aaron, Margaret Moser, Inez Leach, Effie Lee Richards, Mrs. Witbur LeVeque, Mrs. Darwin Nix, Harold Leach, J. W. Brookshear, and the hosts.

G. L. Farrar Methodist Church Clifford Quaid Bryan Denley J. B. Stevenson Sol Messer J. V. Clark W. B. Hicks Lydabel Aaron Margaret Moser Inez Leach Effie Lee Richards Witbur LeVeque Darvin Nix Harold Leach J. W. Brookshear Quaid

Value Of Fruit In The Diet

Editor notes Miss Margaret Moser spoke to farmers in Wellington on the health benefits of fruit. She urged daily fruit intake, recommending one to two servings at breakfast, citing its protective, appetite-stimulating, and digestion aiding roles. She warned against overdoing roughage and cited Mayo Brothers on diet health links.

Margaret Moser Wellington Mayo Brothers Dr. Lambert Children’s Hospital New York City Texas

Emma Winters weds J L Jolley at Midway ceremony

Miss Emma Winters daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Winters of Summerwood and Mr J L Jolley son of Mr and Mrs Grant Jolley were married at Midway on Saturday December 11 Rev Brewer officiating at 8 pm The bride a Samnorwood High School graduate class of 1936 and the groom a Samnorwood alum live in Lutie where he farms Thelma Winters accompanied the couple to the Brewer home for the wedding

Emma Winters C. E. Winters Summerwood J.L. Jolley Grant Jolley Rev. Brewer Samnorwood High School Lutie Thelma Winters Brewer Zello Boone Vinson Myr Hobart Ford Dodson Wellington Justice of the ‘Peace H. A. Phillips

Rummage Sale Continues In Same Location

Methodist Missionary Society workers announced the rummage sale will run through Saturday December 18. They thanked all for cooperation and noted donations are appreciated, with the sale in the same location as last week one door north of the Wellington State Bank.

Methodist Missionary Society Wellington

Seale School Social Draws Large Crow on December 10

A Seale School social on Friday evening December 10 attracted a large crowd despite cold weather. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry David son, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Cook, Durant McInnis, the Bumpass family, Seale family members, Scott and Blackshear households, Motsenbacker and Admire among others.

Sealé School Henry Davidson Barney Cook Durant McInnis Guy C. Bumpass Margaret Bumpass Joan Bumpass Bill Seale Thomas Earl Seale E. B. Seale, Jr Mildred Joy Seale Billy Joe

Quail Ladies Plan Christmas Dinner at Methodist Church

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Quail Methodist Church announces a real old fashioned Christmas dinner for Wednesday. A program of entertainment will be included and students are invited. Plates cost fifty cents each as Yuletide feast is served.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Quail

Irma Karnes Presented At Sorority Waltz

Miss Irma Jeanette Karnes daughter of Mrs John Dix was formally presented at a Sorority Waltz by the Delta Zeta Chi Sorority of W U S T C at Canyon December 4. Eleven pledgees were introduced by the sorority president as old members offered guidance with decorations in black and white.

Irma Jeanette Karnes John Dix Wltz Delta Zeta Chi Sorority W. U

Junior Senior Party Opens Wellington High Social Year

Last Friday evening in the American Legion Hall the Wellington High School Junior and Senior classes held a party. This first junior class social of the year drew more than half of the 160 students plus four sponsors and several class mothers.

American Legion Hall Wellington High School John Williams Joe Coleman Hulsey Austin O’neil Lee O'Neil QO. D. Holton G. L. Farrar Harry Colbert

Carnival plans highlight Midway Sunday school notes

Sunday school at Midway reported well attended with PTA and school sponsorship for a Carnival event this Friday night December 17. Several local families were mentioned visiting relatives and hosting dinners, including Georgia Marie Jones with the Bowen family and Friona visitors Green Collier and children.

PTA Georgia Marie Jones Bob Bowen Jimmie Green Collier Friona Texas L. Blythe Charley Cason von Bowen Frank Fourmentin Richard Rolla S. B. Bowen A. QO. Brewer Priscilla J. A. Lowe Hughetta Charley Cazon Homer Ingram John Ingram

Lutie couple Mahotah Wilson and Orville Young wed at Shamrock

Miss Mahotah Wilson daughter of J H Wilson and Mr Orville Young son of Jake Young both of Lutie married December 4 at 7 30 pm in Shamrock Methodist parsonage Rev Lance Webb officiated The bride wore a black tailored dress and Ozette Bennett attended The groom’s attendant was Selba Rainey The couple plan to reside in Lutie with many local friends.

Mahotah Wilson J. H. Wilson Lutie Orville Young Jake Young Shamrock Methodist Parsonage Lance Webb Methodist Church Ozette Bennett Wellington Samnerwood Samnerwood High School Inge Samnorwood McMurray Selba Rainey

Belles Lettres Club Holds Xmas Party At Home

Members of the Belles Lettres Club gathered at Mrs. Logan Cummings home on Tuesday for their Christmas party. They exchanged gifts and played forty-two with Mrs. W. K. Cottingame first high score and Mrs. Joe Heodenating second. Santa Claus handed out gifts from the tree as blue and silver decorations, holly, and pine burrs adorned the dining room. Attendees included Mrs. W. S. Puryear, Bert Starkey, Velman Warrick, W. K. Cottingame, Bob Leggitt, Esdel Bartlett, Williams, Joe Moulton, Frank Gallagher, Jack Hurst, Howard Riggs, J. O. M. Stowell, and Logan Cummings.

Belles Lettres Club Logan Cummings W. K. Cottingame Joe Mesdames W. S. Puryear Bert Starkey Velman Warrick Bob Leggitt Esdel Bartlett Williams Joe Moulton Frank Gallagher Jack Hurst Howard Riggs J. O M. Stowell

Legion Dinner Plans Announced For Thursday

Legion and Auxiliaries announce a joint social Thursday evening December 16 at 7 30 for a buffet dinner and dance at the Legion hall. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Lee O Neill Mr and Mrs Bill Seaberry Mr and Mrs Paul Starr Mr and Mrs John Daffron and Mr and Mrs Bryan Denley.

Legion and Aux- Wary Legion Hall Lee O'Neil Bill Seaberry Paul Starr John .Daffron Bryan Denley

Mrs Logan Cummings Hosts S S Class Christmas Party

Mrs Logan Cummings entertained her Sunday School class with a turkey dinner and gift exchange at her home on Monday. Guests included Mrs Ernest Ellott, Mrs Joe Hite, Mrs Orval Couch, Miss Helen Frudson, Miss Louise Willis, and many others. The event followed a wedding in Wellington and plans for the couple to travel to San Diego after the holidays.

Cummings

West Ward P T A Programs With Radio Christmas Show

The West Ward P T A held a December meeting in regular session with Misa Burd’s third grade pupils performing a radio Christmas program. The group awarded a prize to the room with the most mothers present. Fifty three mothers attended a Friday football game as guests of Mr W Farrar and Mrs G L Farrar.

West Ward P. I T. A. Amet U.sth Misa Burd Mothers and Friends G. L. Farrar

Kelley W M S Holds All Day Missionary Meeting

Kelley Women's Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. W C Lewis home for an all day quilting session. A noon covered dish luncheon was served. Attendees included Rev Don Culberson Mesdanwes T J Lewis I A Patterson W W Wade W S White W F Vaughn W E B G R Lewis W C McWhirter Virginia Nell White Patsy Lewis Thris Lewis and hostess Mrs W C Lewis.

Kelley Women's Missionary Society W. C. Lewis Don Culberson Mesdanwes T. J. Lewis I A. Patterson W. W. Wade W. 8. White W. F. Vaughn W. E. B. G. R. Lewis W. C H. A.) McWhirter Jynolds Bob Hightower Mise Virginia Nell White Patsy Thris Lewis W. OC. Lewis

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Jackson L. D. Allen Farrar S J. L. Jolley Emime Winters Sanmorwood High School Seale School Irma Karnes Sorority Waltz Midway Belles Lettres 'Club Legion By Richard Kudnut Hallmark Symphony Eastman Kodaks Schick Parsons Drug Co Sandy Parsons
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