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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1973

Page

3

City Honors Employees at Christmas Dinner in Wellington

The City of Wellington held a Christmas dinner on December 13 at Burn Handley Community Center honoring employees and guests. Mayor Bill Hatch and City Manager Lyman Daniel distributed certificates of appreciation and bonus checks to staff with long service, while entertainment featured Christmas songs and original rewrites.

City of Wellington Burn Handley Community Center Bill Hatch Lyman Daniel Hatch Daniel Peyton Mallard Glen Essman Walter Castor Kenneth Minatrea Melvin Zeck Lorene Jenkins Phyllis Killian Wilson Porter Beatrice McKinney Paul Spillman Isidoro Cortez John Green Ernest Cranados Mike Gilmore

Birth Announcement for Dallas Dan Fillingim

Mr and Mrs an Fillingim of Route 1 Briscoe announce the birth of a son Dallas Dan at Cana dian Hospital on December 11. The baby weighed seven pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Illinghim is the former Rita Lackey of Sumnerwood. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Jackey of Shamrock and Mr and Mrs Willis Fillingim of Briscoe.

An Fillingim Route 1 Briscoe Dallas Dan Canadian Hospital Illinghim Rita Lackey Sumnerwood Lee Jackey Shamrock Willis Fillingim

Beckett Visit Recalled In Placerville Ties

Mr and Mrs Orville Beckett of Placerville California visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs George Patterson Mrs Beckett is remembered as Berta Mae Vandiver

Orville Beckett Placerville California George Patterson Beckett Berta Mae Vandiver Carolyn Nicholson of Briscoe George Porter

WTU Hosts Annual Christmas Party

West Texas Utilities Co employees gathered at the Cherokee Inn on Friday December 14 1973 for the annual Christmas Party. Local Manager and Mrs. Jack Kennedy and many colleagues attended as dining room decorations festively brightened the season.

West Texas Utilities Co Cherokee Inn Jack Kennedy John Brown Vikki Saunders Barbara Williamson Leon Martin Jim Sikes Ray Gouad Gregory Jerry Settle Kris

Lydia Sub Group Celebrates Christmas With United Methodist Women

Mrs. Kim Boswell hosted the Lydia Sub Group of the United Methodist Women on Monday December 17. Mrs. J.D. Wilson led the opening prayer and Mrs. Bob Hightower conducted a brief business meeting. The program by Mrs. A.V. Lowrie featured a circle prayer and readings from Luke with thanks offered. Refreshments were served to guests and members including Mrs. J.F. Michael, Mrs. John Howard, and several listed members.

Kim Boswell Lydia United Methodist Women J.D. Wilson Bob Hightower A.V. Lowrie J.F. Michael John Howard J.B. Stevenson Hightower Wilson Lowrie Fred Covey A.L. Elliot E.F. Bartlett Reube Crawley Boswell

Christmas luncheon hosts bridge club in Mes Heritage Room

Bilott hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club Christmas luncheon on December 18 in the Heritage Room. Festive décor featured Christmas balls candles and greenery. Gifts exchanged. High scores went to Mrs. Sandy Parsons with Mrs. CT Hubbard second. other attendees listed.

Mes Bilott Bridge Club Heritage Sandy Parsons CT. Hubbard Rolan Bryan JH. Wood J.D. Wilson C.V. Johnson Cliff Campbell J.B. Stevenson Kay Gassiot 8.M. Sims Emory Hunter Frank Coleman Elliott

Mrs Chester Fires Hosts Christmas Luncheon for 1924 Study Club

Mrs Chester Fires acts as hostess for the 1924 Study Club Christmas luncheon with a Yuletide theme Reflecting American Yuletide. Highlights include red white and gold decor, jolly Santa favors, silver beverage setup, and a gift exchange for Girlstown and Vernon State Hospital.

Chester Fires

GS Troop 193 Honors Mothers Christmas Party

Girl Scout Troop 193 honored their mothers with a Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 18. Sponsors are Mrs. Kay Gassiot and Mrs. Sherry Hieti. Girls wore long dresses, exchanged gifts, and presented mothers with self made notepads. Members listed with their mothers include Toni Kay Isaacs, Venette Fitzgerald, Linna Nunnelley, Elizabeth Brewer, Kathleen Reeves, Sandy Morris, Debbie Trimble, Renee Lacy, Patricia Turner, Tammy Hiett, and Tracey Gassiot.

Girl Scout Troop Kay Gassiot Sherry Hieti Toni Kay Isaacs Harvey Isaacs Venette Fitzgerald Vernum Fitzgerald Linna Nunnelley Carroll Nunnelley Elizabeth Brewer Quinton Brewer Kathleen Reeves Don Reeves Sandy Morris Jerol Morris Debbie Trimble Dorothy Trimble Renee Lacy Robert Lacy Patricia Turner Delmer Turner Tammy Hiett Sherry Hiett Tracey Gassiot

Mrs. B T Webb Hosts Dodson Civic Club Christmas Dinner

Mrs. B T Webb hosted the Dodson Civic Club Christmas dinner at her home on Thursday December 13 with co host Mrs B B Martin. The event featured a white blue decorated tree, gift exchanges, a brief program with organ music and readings, prayers, and a business meeting planning officer elections for the coming year. Attendees included numerous club members from Dodson and Hollis.

B. T. Webb Dodson Civic Club B.T. Webb Dodson Civil Club Jerry Cummings Billy J. Hudspeth

Mrs Crawley Hosts Family Christmas Dinner Gift Exchange

The children and grandchildren of the late Mr and Mrs L T Alexander gathered at Mrs R R Crawleys home for their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Attending were Mr and Mrs C E Bairfield Clarendon Mr and Mrs Earl Alexander Mr and Mrs Dr Alexander and Nancy Beverly Orr Wellington Mr and Mrs Eddie Orr and Linda Orr all of Canyon.

Wellington Vernum Fitegerald Santa Rosa New Mexico C.E. Bairfield Clarendon Earl Alexander Dr. Alexander Nancy Beverly Orr Eddie Orr Linda Orr Canyon

WMC Honors Husbands Guests at Christmas Salad Supper

The Assembly of God WMC honored husbands and guests at the Heritage Room Christmas salad supper on Friday December 7 with carols and a lighted tree gift exchange. Special recognition was given to Pastor's wife Mrs W W Robins and officers Mrs C B Escoe and Mrs Troy Stallings.

White House Troy Thomason Assembly of God W.M. C.’s W.W. Robins C.B. Escoe Troy Stallings A.W. Atkinson Lewis Tingle Jim Harron C.E. Escoe Art Brinkley Ansel Atkinson Buford Riley Nell Poteet W.M. Britton Cliff Whitten Tommie Murdock Bessie Tucker Rosalee Robertson Keith Jesse Darin Donna Janese Bouldin Dave Young Floyd Clark

Church of the Nazarene Christmas Social Held

Members of the Church of the Nazarene gathered for a Christmas social on Wednesday December 12 with Rev and Mrs Ervin Emmert and Mr and Mrs Rodell Byers in charge. The event featured decorations, gift openings, and refreshments.

Church of the Nazarene Ervin Emmert Rodell Byers Beulah Byers Leslie Moore Harold Moore Pampa Dave Harris Emmert

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