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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1971

Page

2

Donna Sue Simmons Bride-to-Be Honored in Tea Shower

Miss Donna Sue Simmons bride elect of Kenneth Black was honored with a bridal shower and tea Saturday December 11 at the home of Mrs. David Peters. Hostesses introduced guests to the honoree and her mother Mrs Harold Simmons and Mrs Bill Black. Blue and white colors featured on the refreshment table.

Donna Sue Simmons Kenneth Black David Peters John Coffee Raymond Barton Gary Tarver J.J. Morgan Shelton Nunnelley Leo Popwell H.E. Davis, Jr Gaylord Cook Bob Weatherly Boyd Derryberry Chester White Derryberry Miss Simmons Harold Simmons Bill Black

Circle Holds Holiday Party at First Christian Church

The Women’s Circle of First Christian Church hosted its Christmas party on Monday evening December 6 in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Ozro Bartlett directed the program with scripture prayers and carols.

First" Christian Church Fellowship Hall Ozro Bartlett Huston Anderson Jack Sanford Charles Carter Emil Kersten Sandown Smith Jess Wilson Marvin Garrison Bill Anders Raymond Neeley Trusten Thomas, Jr Anders Wilson Anderson Sanford Carter Kersten Smith Neeley J.M. Strong Bill Lindsey Trusten Thomas, Sr Trusten, Thomas, Jr Glenn McLain

Fix It Tip Three-Way Switch Guide

An electric sight controlled from multiple points like a stairway uses a three way switch. When replacing, ensure the correct switch with three terminals. Rewire it in the same configuration as the old switch.

WTU Staff Christmas Dinner Held at Cherokee Inn

Wellington office personnel of West Texas Utilities gathered Friday night December 10 for a holiday dinner at Cherokee Inn Restaurant. Decorations featured a large green tree with red and gold accents, followed by games. Attendees included numerous local couples and individuals from Memphis and Amarillo. visitors and relatives joined weekend guests at several residences.

Wellington West Texas Utilities Company Cherokee Inn

Amarillo Couple Welcome Daughter Jenni Fer Lee

Mr and Mrs Mike Gulley of Amarillo announce the birth of a daughter on November 27. The baby weighed seven pounds one ounce and was named Jenni fer Lee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Gulley of Dodson and Mr and Mrs Bill Hudspeth of Hollis. Great grandmother is Mrs J I Thomas of Amarillo, formerly of Wellington.

Mike Gulley Amarillo Jennifer Lee Frank Gulley Dodson Bill Hudspeth Hollis J.I. Thomas Wellington

Excelsior Club Hosts Christmas Party Evening

Miss Dorothy Robertson hosted Excelsior Club’s annual Christmas Party on Friday December 10 in Greenbelt Electric Co op building. Mrs Lowell Wells gave each member a ceramic bud vase after a turkey dinner and gift exchange from a lollipop tree. Attendees included Mrs Wells Mrs Henry Vaughan Miss Bonnie Willis and Miss Robertson. visiting Bell family members from Panhandle joined relatives.

Dorothy Robertson Excelsior Club Greenbelt Electric Co-op Santa Lowell Wells Wells Henry Vaughan Bonnie Willis Miss Robertson

Gaylord Cooks Host Annual Open House for Church Members

Me and Mrs Gaylord Cook hosted an annual open house for Church of Christ members on Sunday December 12. The home was festive with holiday decorations and a Santa Claus centerpiece. Gay Lynn Cook and Kim Cook assisted as about 95 adults youth and children visited from 3 to 5 pm and members gave a money gift plus a waffle iron to the minister.

Gaylord Cooks Church of Christ Mrs Gaylord Cook Gay Lynn Cook Kim Cook

Dodson Civic Club Christmas Dinner Gift Exchange

The Dodson Civic Club held its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the Roberton Cafe club room on Thursday December 9. Members and guests, including Mrs. B T Webb and Mrs. Raymond Dearley, enjoyed minature manger favors, musical readings, and a Santa gift exchange, closing with Silent Night.

Dodson Civic Club Roberton Cafe Club B.T. Webb Raymond Dearley Louis Patterson

Midway DC Christmas Study at Home Demonstration Club

The Midway DC Home Demonstration Club met Thursday afternoon December 9 with Mrs Charles Cason as hostess. President Mrs Jak Colson led the business session and Mrs David Peters gave the devotional. Mrs Cecil Masten read A Candle in the Forrest followed by Uncle Eds Birthday by Mrs Colson. Social hour featured games led by Mrs Masten and a red and silver gift exchange.

Midway Home Demonstration Club Charles Cason Jak Colson David Peters Cecil Masten Colson Masten Jake Meadows Vicki Meadows Homer Holton Jess Moteenbocker Harold Caldwell Julie Peters Joe Terry Leo Popwell R.T. Savage Billy Colson Cason

Future Homemakers Honor Gifts of Love Tea

Wellington Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America held a Gifts of Love tea in the Heritage Room on Sunday afternoon December 22. Each member invited a community woman. roses were exchanged as each guest was honored. The program featured a devotion and speakers with themes of unselfishness and kindness. About 70 attended.

Wellington Future Homemakers of America Heritage Room Rosemary Popwell Joy Jesse Connie Bearden Leigh Nall Jan McGill Juliana Baumgardner Debra Long Gwen Lewis Kathryn Scott Ramona Ford Cheryl Spillman

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Texas and Beyond

Personal notes recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hatch in Altus with daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris in Amarillo with their daughter, and Mrs. Templeton Phipps Weddle in Perryton with her daughter. Also mentions trips to Oklahoma City for rodeo finals and Germany-bound Damron family relatives, plus Porto Rico and Corpus Christi connections and Christmas stay with Haralsons and Austins.

F.A. Hatch Altus Mrs Fred Gribble 5.B. Morris Amarillo Dewey Sisk H.C. Templeton Murl Phipps Deanie Weddle Perryton C.S. Hearden C.D. Damron Ingleside Billy Damron Clay Mike Damron Germany C.T.R Jerry Haralson Porto Rico Elmer Haralson

Phipps Attend Golden Wedding in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Dudley Phipps traveled to Booneville Arkansas to join the golden wedding of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs E C Caudle on December 4. The next day Elder R R Monk preached at a Primitive Baptist church in Ft Smith. The trip included attending the funeral of the widow Mrs T L Monk on December 6.

Dudley Phipps Booneville Ark C. Caudle Ft.Smith R.R. Monk Shreveport T.L. Monk Ft. Smith

Medical practice listing in Shamrock Texas

Specializing in mental health and nervous disorders. Contact 256-1188. Located at 810 South Main, Shamrock, Texas.

South Main Shamrock Texas

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