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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

3

Readers' Club Entertains Husbands With Party Friday

The Readers' Study Club hosted a Xmas banquet in the Pullman room with Mrs. Darvin Nix and Mrs. J. W. Wells as hostesses. Red and white decor lit by red lights framed the evening as Mrs. Lester Benge led the program. Deskins Wells spoke on newspaper errors, tying in a wedding tale, while Mrs. Kelly Pigg played Yuletide piano selections adding festive flair.

Pullman Frank Biken‘burg Margaret Moser Darvin Nix J. W. Wells Lester Benge Darvin Nix Richard Cocke John H. Starr Kelly Pigg Deskins Wells Okla Howard John D. Glenn Joe Coleman Jank Eikenburg Dan Howard Clyde Drake

Culture Club Xmas Party At Campbell Home

Mrs. Laura Campbell and Mrs. Harry Gilbert hosted the Culture Club Christmas gathering at the Campbell residence last week. The afternoon featured a tree and program with members receiving gifts, and a list of attendees included Mrs. Ernest Lewis Mrs. C. Bishop Mrs. Jimmie Kelso and others.

Culture Club Campbell Home Laura Campbell Harry Gilbert Eddie Jo Gilbert Olive Marie Seaberry Caroline Ellis Betty Lou’ Blanton Jimmie Kelso Ernest Lewis C. Bishop Dem. Blanton Austin O'Neil Jones Katherine ‘Boverie Aton Wilkins Laura Campbell Harry Gilbert

Christmas Luncheon for 1924 Club Held at Harper Home

Members of the 1924 Study Club gathered December 16 at Mrs. J. W. Harper’s home for a Christmas luncheon. Co hosts Mrs. Tom Campbell Mrs. J. N. Wallace and Mrs. Frank Anderson arranged a turkey buffet with holly place cards. Piano solos by Edna Joyce Gribble and accordion numbers by Mrs. Fred LeDerer accompanied the festive dining.

J. W. Harper Tom Campbell J. N. Wallace Frank Anderson Edna Joyce Gribble Fred LeDerer W. F. Decker Clark Anderson Clifton High Bennett Bond Kelly Pigg M. M Kern Annie Wall Frank Eikenburg Morris Wells G. L. Farrar J. B. Castleberry Desiring Wells W. H. Lynn W. C. Richards Chester Fires Fleet Pruden Harper Wallace Campbell Anderson

Christmas Social At J A Dukeminier Home

The Home Makers' Class of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas social at Mrs J A Dukeminier's home on Wednesday December 15 at 2 30 with Mrs Dukeminier Mrs Jno Dix and Mrs Riley Danson as hostesses The house was decorated with Christmas motifs and a silver tree held guests gifts The devotional was read by Mrs J B Mattox followed by prayer by Mrs Lee Fortenberry Santa Claus Mrs J C Whisenant delivered presents and a list of ladies served refreshments. Miss Rachel Ramer left Saturday for Alabama to visit grandparents.

First Baptist Church J. A. Dukeminier Mesdames Dukeminier Jno. Dix Riley Danson J. &. Mattox Lee Fortenberry J. C. Whisenant Santa Claus A. N. Hutcherson A. B. Cooper Mack Saied E. A. Box Frank Gallahan Fred Kersten E. W. Jones Joe Stowell Stella Mattox Jess Cook Mat Johnson W. K. Cattingame Bert Starkey Bruce Hite Joe Moulton Louise Whiseinant Mary Jane Johnson Clara Frances Dunson Masters Marian C. Cattingame Gutherie Hite Dukeminier Dix Dunson

Reapers S S Class Christmas Party At Mrs Riggs Home

Mrs Howard Riggs hosted the Reapers Sunday School class Xmas party Thursday afternoon with a silver and red theme. The program featured Christmas readings and music by listed members and gifts from the tree.

Howard Riggs Reapers Tommin Joe Moulton Allene Raburn Peggy Jean Riggs Ardis Kern Fred LeDerer J. C. Whisenant Riggs Bertha Kent Emily Berryman Aileen Lance Lafloma Foster May Epps Zelma Langford Bernice Gates Lela Mary Ballone Annabelle Whisenant Ruth Dickens Vada Karnes Dana Mae Hall Frankie Winn Arlo Kern Lorena Manzer Helen Garrison Carrie Starkey Zena LeDerer Ruby Dent Josephine Chandler Hostess Dell Riggs Misses Allene

Fielding Reeves Wedding in Hollis December 11

Miss Nona Fielding of Quail and Mr M L Reeves of Wellington were married in Hollis on Saturday evening December 11 at 7 30 oclock. Rev J H McCuistion read the ceremony at the McCuistion home with Mrs Cora McCuistion and Andrew Cramer the only attendees. The couple will reside in Wellington.

Nona Fielding Quaill M. L. Reeves Wellington Hollis J. H. McCuistion McCuistion Cora McCuistion Andrew Cramer

Mrs. McClaskey Hosts L L Sunday School Dinner

Mrs. W. W. McClaskey entertained members of her Baptist Church L. L. Sunders School class at her home on Monday evening at seven. Each guest brought a covered dish and a buffet dinner was served. Decorations featured gay Xmas motifs. Afterward gifts were given from the tree and the teacher presented a five pound box of candy. Attending were Lee Ella Bowen Pauline Simpson Mable Clement Larry Hays Argen Hix Naomi Slay Helen Hudson Pauline Elliott Oleta Knowles and Mrs. McClaskey.

W. W. McClaskey L. L. Sunder the Baptist Church Dinnor McClaskey Santa Claus Lee Ella Bowen Pauline Simpson Mable Clement Larry Hays Argen Hix Naomi Slay Helen Hudson Pauline Elliott Oleta Knowles

Amas Breakfast Honors Sub Deb Set Wednesday Morning

Wednesday morning members of the younger set were entertained at the home of Mrs. Cliffom High with a breakfast. Miss Betty Jane Ellis and Miss Carolyn Ellis were named honorees. The dining room and living room featured red and blue silver decor with tables for friends around a Christmas tree.

Edna Joyce Gribble Frances Stevenson Jean Anderson Louise Anderson Clarice Harper Jean Brookshear Betty Lou Blanton

Xmas Party for Miss Nola Capps Class

Members of Miss Nola Capps Sunday School class enjoyed a Christmas party last Saturday evening. They played games and exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. attendees included Donnie Armstrong Devis Dean Sullivan Jo Beth Pollard Frances Nunnetley Irma Jenkins and many others with Mr and Mrs. Nils Nunnelley and hostess Miss Nola Capps.

Domestic Science Club Plans Christmas Party

The Domestic Science Club met at Mrs L E Gribble home on Wednesday December 1. Nine members answered roll call with current events. A Xmas party is planned for December 20 at Mrs W Thorr home with a husband dinner. Attending were Mrs T E Benge Mrs S R Pinkston Mrs E W Muss Mrs J B Stevenson Mrs FE Winn Mrs W Orr Mrs Lee O Neil Mrs BE ON Lewis and hostess Mrs L E Gribble.

Domestic Science Club L. E. Gribble Elon Lewis W. Thorr T. E. Benge S. R. Pinkston E.W. Muss

Ritz Theatre Employees Dinner Honors Guests

Ritz Theatre workers and guests attended a Christmas lunch Wednesday at the Pallman Cafe Banquet. Each employee received a holiday bonus equal to one week’s pay for over six months’ service or half a week for shorter tenures. Attendees included Kenneth Blackledge Orba Myatt Bud Higdon Faye Handley Linna Mae Thompson Tommie Barton Woodrow Ham Wille White Joe Hardy Alvin Martin and Joe Higdon.

Ritz Theatre Pallman Cafe Roon M Kenneth Blackledge Orba Myatt Bud Higdon Faye Handley Linna Mae Thompson Tommie Barton Woodrow Ham Wille White Joe Hardy Alvin Martin Joe Higdon

Miss Aldah Young Visits During Christmas Holidays

Miss Aldah Young attends school at CIA and spends Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Young of Lutic.

Aldah Young John H. Young Lutic

Birthday party marks Methodist Ladies event and wedding

Miss Florence Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Hall of Lillie community wed Mr Arthur Robinson Tuesday December 19 the ceremony led by Rev J P Neal at the Baptist parsonage The couple plan to live in Quail Robinson son of Mr and Mrs A J Robinson of Quail attended Hollis and Marvlla schools The quarterly birthday party at the Methodist Church Monday December 20 honored the couple with hostesses Mrs W O Richards Mrs Clifford Quaid Mrs John Forbis Mrs Clark Anderson and Mrs M M Kern A Christmas story music and luncheon followed with attendees named among local society figures

Florence Hall Hall Arthur Robinson J. P. Neal Baptist Parsonage Lillie Wellington Sammarwond Sammerwood Robinson A. J. Robinson Quail Hollis Oklahoma Marvlla Robingon Sol Messer J. B. Stevenson Pink Sullivan Lee O'Neil Methodist Church W. O. Richards Clifford Quaid John Clark Anderson M. M. Kern The Missionary Society W. F. Decker Mes, L. &. Grible Mesdames A. B. Meare W. T. Hicks T. C. Fuller R. Ft. Cocke G L. Farrar JB. Stevenson L. F E. Gribble Frank Anderson Annie Wall Noel Cudd Lee Lohmsberg Cleo Templeton J. A. Leach Richards Quaid Forbis Anderson and Kern

Dorothy Harrison Hosts Naval Party for Sunday School Class

Dorothy Harrison and her Sunday School class enjoyed a 3 40 pm event with navy themed decor a gift tree and a gift exchange. Herman Claude Terry played Santa as attendees including Betty Louise McDonald Jimmie Lee Darrow Mary Kathryn Dyson Sug Leach Dorothy Jane Lindsey Helen Langford Betty Jean Richards Aubrey Schattenberg Neva Harrison and Dorothy Narrigon joined the party.

Uic Dorothy Harrison Herman Clude Terry Santa Betty Louise McDonald Jimmie Lee Darrow Mary Kathryn Dyson Sug Leach Dorothy Jane Lindsey Herman Claude Terry Helen Langford Betty Jean Richards Aubrey Schattenberg Neva Harrison Dorothy Narrigon

Miss Naonsi Slay Here For Holidays Visit

Miss Naonsi Slay attends West Texas State. She is visiting during the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Slay and other relatives and friends.

Naonsi Slay West Texas State Jshare Charlie Slay

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A. J. Laycock Shamrock Dozier Missionary Society Yale Coppage Guy Beasley Roy Billingsley Oscar Laycock Frederick Rachel Ramer Alabama S. S Fielding - Reeves Elaine Ti New York Seamews Church Institute Amas Vivian Wiles Starr Collingsworth County Nola Capps Ritz Whitman Parsons Drug Co Dee Burt Parsons Paris Amity Parker Fountain Fostoria Glass Parson's
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