Beta Club Christmas Program by Wellington High School
Wellington High School Beta Club presented a Christmas program for the Business and Professional Women's Club on Tuesday evening December 13. The program featured Nancy Sikes, Sidney Duncan, Henry Wells, Beth Smith, Cherry Lewis, David Groves and more with accompaniment by Mrs. Lowell Wells and Mickye Ann Kendrick. Members donated candy and items for charity, and the event was chaired by Mrs. Jimmie Kelso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington High School
Beta Club
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Vikki Saunders
Nancy Sikes
Sidney Duncan
Lowell Wells
Henry Wells
Fiddler Jones
Bethlehem
Beth Smith
Christ
Cherry Lewis
Cherry
David Groves
Holy City
Mickye Ann Kendrick
Ben Ratliff
B&pw
State Hospital
Vernon
Jimmie Kelso
Nancy Thomas
John Alf Thomas
Truman Estes
Ernest Harwell
Otis Emmett
H. L. Jenkins
Dudley Phipps
Mickey Breedlove
Bobby Langford
Byron Duncan
John Coleman
A. A. McQueary
Bernice Welch
Fred Watkins
Creed Hill
Mish Dukeminier
Kelso
Raymond Patton
Sara Jones
J. F. Michael
V. K. Orr, Jr
Rufus Sweat
Bessie Rainer
Drury Lacy
Fidelis Class Christmas Dinner at First Baptist Church
Members of the Fidelis Sunday school class at First Baptist Church held their annual Christmas dinner in the church dining room on Monday December 12. The event honored the husbands and featured gifts from the tree, special music by Rev. and Mrs. Earnest, and a devotional. Oil paintings and large candles were presented to guests and teachers. A list of attendees includes many couples and individuals such as Rev A B Earnest and Mrs Earnest, Mrs Willie Smith, and Mrs T B Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Sunday School
First Baptist Church
A. B. Earnest
Earnest
Charles Cason
Bill Harbin
Howard Riggs
Willie Smith
Riggs
Bill Langford
Riley Danson
Cicero Gulley
A. B. Clark
O. R. Spear
C. T. Hubbard
J. L. Harper
R. C. Bryan
John Br
Families Share Christmas Visits Across States
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Miller and Rena Gayle of Wichita Falls visited their mothers Mrs L M McClure and Mrs Bert Miller Sunday. Mr and Mrs C W Childs Norma and Jerry Bob of North Hyland California are here to spend Christmas with her sister Mr and Mrs George Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Miller
Rena Gayle
Wichita Falls
L. M. McClure
Bert Miller
C. W. Childs
Norma and
Jerry Bob
North Hyland, Calif
George Patterson
Local Births Celebrate New Arrivals at St Josephs Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ernest Maxwell welcome son Allen Lee born December 13 weighing ten pounds fourteen ounces at St Josephs Hospital. Mr and Mrs M E Watts greet daughter Marilyn Dell born December 14 weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Mr and Mrs David Mithlo announce daughter Angela born December 15 weighing nine pounds four and a half ounces at St Josephs. Mr and Mrs Rosale Lewt Dodson welcome son Timothy born December 16 weighing seven pounds at St Josephs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Maxwell
Allen Lee
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Marilyn Dell
M. E. Watts
St. Joseph's Hospital
David Mithlo
Angela
Rosale Lew ‘ Te Dodson
Timothy
Caring for the Christmas poinsettia to extend holiday colors
Texas A and M horticulturist Everett Janne outlines how to keep poinsettias vibrant through the season. Place in sun protected from drafts and temp swings with night temps above 60. Water properly, avoid soggy soil, check drainage holes, and fertilize lightly after three weeks with 5-10-5, repeating only if bracts persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Janne
Texas A&m University
Betas Held Holiday Party at Wellington High School
The Beta Club met in the auditorium December 15 for the annual Christmas party. Vikki Saunders led the pledge. Beth Smith introduced guests Mickye Ann Kendrick and Sidney Duncan. Sidney and Mickye Ann performed on accordion and cornet. Cherry Lewis played Greensleeves. A short business meeting occurred. skit writers were chosen for the state meeting January 27 and 28. Members attending include Dwayne Ford, Larry Pipins, Mitzie Hartman, Henry Wells, Jimmy Campbell, Peggy Crawford, Lewis Watkins, Cherry Lewis, Jan Blain, Pat Thomas, Johnny Harris, Debbie Lewis, Barry Brewer, Patricia Young, Gary Brewer with alternates June Powell and Vikki Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Club
Wellington High School
Vikki Saunders
Beth Smith
Mickye Ann Kendrick
Sidney Duncan
Sydney
David Groves
Holy City
Mickye Ann
Cherry Lewis
Vikki
Jimmy Campbell
Henry Wells
Dwayne Ford
Larry Pipins
Mitzie Hartman
Peggy Crawford
Lewis Watkins
Jan Blain
Pat Thomas
Johnny Harris
Debbie Lewis
Barry Johnson
Patricia Young
Gary Brewer
June Popwell
June
Mary Bearden
Jennifer Leeper
Judy Porter
Ben Ratliff
de Holliman
Dinner Honors VFW Members
The Veterans of Foreign Wars members held their Christmas dinner Friday evening December 16 at the VFW Hall. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hartman, with a long list of attendees including Vernon Rudy and Gail, V. K. Orr Jr., Ike Paschall, Linda, Beverly, Rex Max Cris, Louis Berg and Luanne, Curtis Winton, John Rainey, Keith Smith and Ann, A. J. Fires and Dan, Donald Curry, Raymond Horton, Herbert Bearden and Connie, and Dow Jones and Jake Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Hall
Vernon Rudy
Gail
V. K. Orr, Jr
Linda
Beverly
Ike Paschall
Rex
Max
Cris
Louis Berg
Luanne
Curtis Winton
John Rainey
Keith Smith
Ann
A. J. Fires
Dan
Donald Curry
Raymond Horton
Herbert Bearden
Connie
J. C. Hartman
Dow Jones
Jake Leach
Mrs Holton Honors Family Christmas Dinner
Mrs. Judge Holton hosted the traditional Christmas dinner for her family on Sunday December 18. Attendees included five children, many grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and relatives from Dallas Lubbock Quanah Wellington West Texas State University and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Holton
Raburn Holton
Barbara
James Raburn
Dallas
O. D. Holton
Dile
Danny
Dale
David
Lubbock
Howard Gholson
Vicki
Bill
Pam
Quanah
Wellington
John Holton
Joyce
West Texas State University
Nancy
Johnny
Glen Lacy
Larry
Lee
Ham Holton
Nat
Patti
Tommy
Craig
A L Kitchens Returns From Williams Arizona Visit
A L Kitchens came back from Williams Arizona last week after visiting his son who underwent stomach ulcers surgery. He was accompanied by another son L V Kitchens who resides in Dumas.
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A. L. Kitchens
Williams, Ariz
Mr. Kitchens
L. V. Kitchens
Dumas
Mrs Wood Hosts Domestic Science Club Meeting
Mrs Farris Wood entertained the Domestic Science Club on Thursday December 15 with handmade decorations. A front door espalier Christmas tree and a mantel garland featured popcorn and greenery. Notable creations included paper white Christmas birds toy drums and a trio of handmade choir children as a centerpiece. The meeting featured a Christ mas program by the Washington Future Homemakers chapter and attendees included several club members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris Wood
Domestic Science Club
Wood
Wellington
Wellington Leader publication details and rates
Wellington Leader publishes weekly on Thursdays at 813 West Ave. in Wellington Texas. Editor and Publisher H Deskins Wells lists subscription rates of four dollars inside trade territory and five dollars outside.
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West Ave
Wellington
Tex
Texas
H. Deskins Wells
Fords Entertain Store Personnel at Breakfast
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ford entertained City Grocery employees with a breakfast Sunday December 18 in the dining room of Cherokee. Attendees included Luther Sullivan Mrs Quilla Goodloe Mr and Mrs Raymond Patton Mr and Mrs J W Tarver Mr and Mrs Benny McDanel Mr and Mrs Leo Rivest Mr and Mrs Carroll Daves Farris Cornelius Mrs Gaylon Riptoe Mr and Mrs Robert Gosnet and Mr and Mrs Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ford
City Grocery
Cherokee In
Luther Sullivan
Quilla Goodloe
Raymond Patton
J. W. Tarver
Benny McDanel
Leo Rivest
Carroll Daves
Farris Cornelius
Gaylon Rippetoe
Robert Gosnet
Ford
Family guests visit Carl Estes home in Levelland area
Visitors to the Carl Estes home last week included Mrs. Lucy Izard of Lubbock and Mr. and Mrs. George Messenger of Clovis New Mexico with their son, plus Mr. and Mrs. J C Estes of Levelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Llorente
Mike
Dallas
Percy Wells
Lowell Wells
Amarillo
Wells
Mrs. Wells
Roy Willingham
Abilene
Ira Self
Elmer Hiett
Carl Estes
Lucy Izard
Lubbock
George Messenger
Clovis, N.M
J. C. Estes
Levelland
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BRPW
Ola Wall
Ike Rogers
Florence Hughes
Andy Lowe
J. G. Gardner
Rees
Hays
Andy Lawe
Fidelis
College Station
Betas
VFW
Mrs. Holton
Opixit
Whites Auto Store
Rurter Hughes
Mrs. Wood
Fords
C. E. Caldwell Real Estate
Brown’s Paint and Body Shop
Grover Graham
Mgr
Dedson
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