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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
3
Pioneer resident J. W. Turner received a surprise dinner at his son Frances Turner's home on Sunday December 18 marking his seventy fifth birthday. Twenty three years in the county and many local friends attended the event with a cake as the centerpiece and sixteen places set for guests.
Two Spanish II classes replace News Day with PanAmerican clubs to study Spanish speaking peoples in the United States. First meeting December 12 elected Alvin Martin president Billie Smith secretary Melvin Riker parliamentarian. Reports covered Madrid Lima Peru and Pan Americanism. Christmas program planned with Spain Italy England posters songs.
The 1924 Study Club held its annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Kelly Pigg Mrs. Clark Anderson Mrs. Frank Eikenburg and Mrs. Frank Anderson on a Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the Ritz Theatre mezzanine. Guests included Mesdames Tom Campbell G L Farrar Ches ter Fires J W Harper M M Kern Fred LeDerer W H Lynn W C Richards Annie Wall Johnnie Wallace Dewey Ellis and others.
Miss Effie Childress' first grade pupils at the West Ward entertained the Parent-Teacher Association group last Friday. The class won a one dollar prize for the attendance record and the meeting approved improving school grounds with new equipment and repairs. Four members took part in the program for the after spoon which impressed the parents.
Miss Eloise Meador and J L Lawrence of Wellington wed at the bride’s parents home in Bethany on Wednesday morning. Rev W H McCrory officiated before family. The couple will reside southeast of Wellington in this county.
Miss Gladys Preuit daughter of C.BR Preuit of the Aberdeen community arrived home last Friday to spend Christmas with her father. She is a theatrical coach who directed plays in eleven states in the past year and studied at Oklahoma State University Norman with dancing and dramatics training at Horner Conservatory Kansas City and at the 20th Century Fox Studio Hollywood.
Mrs W T Love surprised her niece Miss Louise Guffin with a chicken dinner at her home on Saturday December 17. Assistants Mrs R W Kelley and served guests Marie and Lorene Bounds Exa Yarbrough Audie Yarbrough Wilma Duke Edna Faye Duke Sue Singley and honoree Louise Guffin.
A farewell gathering for Mrs. Richard Cocke was held last Saturday at Mrs. J. W. Wells home as she leaves this week for Austin. Co hosts were Mrs. Sandy Parsons Jr and Mrs. John D Glenn. Prizes went to Mrs. Kelly Pigg and Mrs. E W Jones with Mrs. R Pinkston taking the traveling prize. Guests included Mesdames Starr Chaudoin Wells Jones Pinkston and others as gifts were presented to the honoree.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dorsey of Wellington have been ill in a local hospital. Mrs. Dorsey was returned to her home Sunday, while Mr. Dorsey, who has been suffering an attack of pneumonia, was returned to his home Tuesday.
A Wednesday evening shower and tea honored Mrs. Howard Gray, following her recent marriage to Miss Rose Strecker. Hostesses led a guest list of dozens, with a bride doll centerpiece and bride book attendees including numerous Gray and Watkins families.
Nowlin Whole Sale Candy Company marked its 13th anniversary with a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A L Nowlin. Paducah guests joined in a city tour to view Christmas decorations and the party featured thirteen candles a miniature tree and angel decoration. Kathleen Holley entertained with music Diane Wells handed out gifts from the tree attended by Cecil Johnson Ray Cole Johnson Pearl Ball Russell Hopson Burton Love Helen Fry Shirley Fry and others.
Wellington grade schools in East Ward and West Ward plan festive programs this Wednesday afternoon before holidays. Each grade will present Xmas songs readings and plays followed by gifts from decorated trees. Parents are invited to some programs.
Lena Mae Harris celebrated her eleventh birthday on Saturday December 17 with a party hosted by her mother for school mates. Gifts honored her with many presents. Guests included Faye Bullington Carla Beth Ball Willene Burgett Wanda Love Browning Maxine Carson Helen Langford Erma Jaycee Phillips Jewell Edwards Dorothy Williams Betty Louise McDonald Barbara Jean Martin and Lena Mae Harris herself.
Mrs. J. F. Johnson hosted the Excelsior Club Christmas party last Friday featuring bridge games and gift distribution. Santa Claus visited the decorated rooms with floral centerpieces, candelabra, andTree prizes awarded to Mrs. J. O. Clark and Miss Mildred Hulsey as guests enjoyed refreshments served to a long list of members and guests.
Fresno Methodist Church members held a 6:30 p m reception and pounding on Thursday December 16 to welcome Rev and Mrs R Bright. Guests included Mrs Crain Vernon Newton and the Brights with entertainment led by Mr Newton and local members plus readings and a gift presentation.
Mrs. Fred LeDerer entertained a group of friends with a Christmas bridge party at her home on Friday afternoon. Twenty eight players competed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Jones and Mrs. John Glenn, and traveling prize to Mrs. Walter Starr.
The LLL Sunday School class held a year end banquet in the Pullman banquet room with miniature Christmas trees and poinsettias. Guests included Lee Elia Bowen Argen Hix Mildred Gardner Mack Berryman Dorothy Sharp Flora Mae Willis Pauline Simpson Helen Hudson Anna Lee Graham Dors Elizabeth McClaskey Ineva Cudd Leana Caisen Mozelle Graham Pauling Elliott Mabel Clement Edith Hammock and Mrs WLW McClaskey. The group sang Silent Night in observance of the season.
The Methodist Missionary Society held a refined birthday luncheon on December 19 honoring members born in the past quarter. Twenty seven guests attended with Mrs. Clark Anderson organizing decorations in blue themes and Santa figures. The day featured solos, carols, a poem, and a de votional, with Mrs. J B Stevenson receiving a Dresden plate quilt from the group.
The South Wellington Club and husbands held their annual Christmas party at Houselog School on Friday December 16. A devotional and program featured songs Silent Night and Joy to the World, readings, tongue twisters, games, and a tree with gifts. Refreshments followed for numerous members and their guests.
Miss Margaret Moser was named president of the Bariness and Professional Wao Club to succeed Miss Leora Mae McFarland. The announcement was made this week and Moser will take office at the next meeting.
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