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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

3

Susan Sullivan Weds Sammy Ray in Texas Tech Church Ceremony

Susan Sullivan and Sammy J. Ray, Texas Technological College seniors, wed Saturday afternoon December 14 at First United Methodist Church with family in attendance. Rev. Raymond T. Dyess officiated. reception followed at the Sullivan home.

Susan Sullivan Sammy Ray Misa Susan Clay Sullivan Sammy J. Ray Texas Technological College First United Methodist Church Raymond T. Dyess Henry Clay Sullivan el Paso Street James V. Ray San Angelo Mr. Ray Dan Howard, Jr Sullivan Jan Cudd Lubbock Richard Mauldin Oklahoma City Susan McEver Jim Grissom Jimmy Ray Don Jones Midland Rob Sedwick Bobby Elliott Mrs. Sullivan Wellington Texas

Garza and Cantu Seal Vows in Wellington Ceremony

Juanita Garza and Arthur Cantu exchanged marriage vows at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Father Pat Burke officiated a Nuptial Mass as four attendants including matron of honor Mrs. Joe Pena and best man Mr. Pena stood nearby. The couple plans to reside in Wellington after the December 14 ceremony.

Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Arthur Cantu Trinidad Cantu Haskell Juanita Garza Pedro Garza el Paso Street Pat Burke Jesse Peters Joe Pena Pena Richard Cantu Raul Ramirez Marie Cantu Bobby Cantu

Deacons Honor Rev and Mrs Gaston at Church Dinner

At First Baptist Church a Christmas dinner honored Rev Leroy Gaston and wife. Deacons chair Rufus Sweat opened the program, Rev Gaston spoke briefly, and Carroll Daves presented a gift from the tree reaching the ceiling. Guests, couples, and families lingered for photos and fellowship.

First Baptist Church Mrs. Gaston Leroy Gaston Rufus Sweat Board of Deacons Gene Waters Gaston Carroll Daves Claude Groves

Belew Family Reunion Open House Sunday in Wellington Area

Friends from Wellington and Loco areas are invited to visit the Belew family reunion Sunday December 22 after 2 p.m. hosted by three brothers Arthur Herman and T P Belew at Burn Handley Community Center with relatives from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana expected.

Belew Wellington Loco Burn Handley Community Center Arthur Belew Bele Herman Belew T. P.lew Robert

Nursing Home Christmas Party Honors Staff and Guests

Mr and Mrs Trusten Thom and Tommy Thomas hosted Thomas Nursing Home staff at the annual Christmas party on Monday evening December 16. A highlight was the gift exchange with two special gifts given Miss Lockie Wilk for perfect attendance and Mrs Dwight Tow for missing only one day. Attending were Mrs Fred Cummings Mrs Tow Mrs Art 54% H C 'fucker Mrs Edna Birchfield Mrs Emma Tate Mrs L C Keith Mrs Louise Isbell and Mrs Branch.

Trusten Thomas Tommy Thomas Thomas Nursing Home Lockie Wilkin Dwight Tow Fred Cummings Tow H.C. ‘Fucker Edna Birchfield Emma Tate L.C. Keith Louise Isbell Branch

Mrs. J W Wells Hosts Luncheon for Sullivan Ray Wedding

Mrs J W Wells hosted a luncheon on a Saturday in December honoring out of town relatives and friends for the wedding of Miss Susan Sullivan and Sammy J Ray. Attendees included Jim Gel o, Dick Ewell Cynthia Midland, J W Dickens, Pink and Jerry Big Spring, Jim Grissom, Bobby Elliott, Rob Sedwick Lubbock, Henry Sullivan Lucy Sullivan and others.

Crystal Weldon Cleveland J. W. Dickens Big Spring Mary Kay Sullivan Lucy Sullivan San Angelo Dick Ewell Cynthia Midland Pink and Jerry China B. Smith Iowa Park Moore Linda Moore Wheeler Don Jones Robert Sedwick Lubbock Richard Mauldin Oklahoma City J. W. Wells Susan Sullivan Sammy J. Ray Miss Sullivan Mr. Ray James V. Ray Sam Ray Jimmy Ray Mark Jim Grissom Bobby Elliott Rob Sedwick Henry Sullivan Mrs. Wells

Mrs. Harris Recovers From Auto Crash in Floydada Visit

Mrs. Vada Harris spent the weekend in Floydada for a medical checkup and returned home in late November after convalescing at her daughter Mrs. Newell Burk’s residence following injuries from an auto accident months prior.

Vada Harris Floydada Newell. Burk

Slaughtering and meat packing dominates Illinois industry

The report highlights slaughtering and meat packing as the key sector in Illinois, underscoring its national importance, scale, and economic impact within the state's agricultural economy.

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YH Visits Nursing Home for Christmas Carols

On December 3 the Young Homemakers visited Thomas Nursing Home. They delivered a large fruit box and led Christmas carols with participation from residents. Mrs Tony White played the piano as several members joined in.

Thomas Nursing Home Tony White Carroll Daves P. M. Scott Jim Forrester Jack Neeley Larry Gollihugh Benson Long de Holliman Farris Wood Donald White Selma Lee McAlister

Beverly Singley Bridal Shower Held Before Christmas

A Saturday afternoon bridal shower honored Beverly Ann Singley at Mrs. John Sherman’s home. Guests included Mrs. Gorman Owens and others. gifts were displayed in the den as Christmas decorations brightened the rooms. Attendants and sister Mrs. John Burdette of Lubbock helped with hosting and guest reception.

John Sherman Beverly Ann Singley Robert Alan Janet San Angelo Gorman Owens Jimmie Kelso Barney Glenn Harold Watkins Heber Brantley Desking Wells Elvis Crawley Sherman Miss Singley Jones Singley John Burdette Lubbock Register Ray Irwin Jan Glenn Jane Ann Hill Tom Lockridge Abilene Barbara Sherman Guesta

Christmas Season Bride-to-Be Honored at Shower

Karen Richardson, a Christmas season bride-to-be, was honored with a Saturday afternoon shower December 14 in the home of Mrs. Velman Warrick. Hostesses included Mrs. Wayne Cudd and other acquaintances. guests registered with Miss Linda Richardson.

Karen Richardson Velman Warrick Warrick Wayne Cudd Dortha Coleman L. E. Gribble R. T. Savage Buster Hughs Ray Peeples Jimmy Kelso Gorman Owens Quinton Brewer Herman Belew John Ford Linda Richardson

Birthdays Bring Double Party for Neal and Valerie Van Pelt

Neal Alan and Valerie Van Pelt, children of Mr. and Mrs. Don Van Pelt, celebrated a joint Christmas season birthday party December 17 in Farm Bureau hospitality room. Neal Alan’s birthday is Christmas Day and Valerie’s is December 19. Guests included Joel Slay, Katherine Kopp, Marty Wartick, and many others with grandmothers Grady Van Pelt and J W Tarver assisting.

Neal Alan Valerie Don van Pelt Farm Bureau Joel Slay Katherine Kopp Marty Wartick Phillip Moreman Melody Moreman Gray Neeley Jack Lennon LaRhonda Crosley David Hawkins Jennifer Pendleton Christi Moseley Tammy Sanders Scott Tarver Brent Long Lisa Hartman Becky Saied Steven Lockhart Kay Coffee Linda Coffee van Pelt Grady van Pelt Neal J. W. Tarver Leon Hartman John Coffee

Mrs Popwell Visits Relatives in Texas

Mrs F F Popwell has returned from a visit with cousins in Houston and with her daughter and son in law in Freeport. She spent time with her granddaughter and with Hilton King and sons Micky and Shan in Clute.

F. F. Popwell E. H. Corcorran Houston Hilton King Micky and Shan Clute Oren Rogers Freeport Hilton King and Sons Mickey Shone

Midway Home Demonstration Club Hosts Christmas Party

Mrs. Joe Terry entertained the Midway Home Demonstration Club on December 11 in the Farm Bureau hospitality room for their annual Christmas party. The gathering featured prayers, devotions, a program titled The Story Often Told but Forever New, a business meeting, gift exchanges, and refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 15, 1969 with Ben Brewer hosting.

Joe Terry Midway Home Demonstration Club Farm Bureau Ben Brewer Emil Kersten Billy Williams Russell Hill Community Action Center Emmitt Cook Creed Hill Pat Bouchelle Ruth Wyrick David Peters

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