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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

6

L. L. L. Sunday School Class Christmas Party

Mrs. John W. Harper hosted the L. L. L. Sunday School class's Christmas gathering last Thursday evening featuring an Amas tree. Members gave gifts to Mrs. Harper, and a musical program preceded the social hour performed by Mrs. V. A. Porter, Mrs. Jd. W. Harper, Mrs. Vince Thomysen, Misses Billie Brickey and Catherine Lynn. Twenty five guests attended.

Legion Hall Lee O'Neil Vivian “Wiles Daff‘ron Wellington J. L. Montgomery Marian French Diane Wells Johnny Marie ‘Wallace Tommy Ann Campbell Pollyann O'Neil Dorothy Jane Riggs Charles Jones Rose Mary Jones Katherine Lynn Billie Voca Brickey Martha Jeanne Henry Jimmy Cochran Beth O’neil Pollyann O’neil Joe Horn R. M. Horn Patricia Sullivan Billy Voca Brickey Charles Tom Campbell M's. A. L. Cochran Joe Thompson D. M. Blanton BE. W. Jones King Bowen John W. Harper Harper V. A. Porter Jd. W. Flarper Vince Thomysen Bille Vous Brickey Catherine Lynn

Christmas refreshments hosted by local figures

The gathering featured Mrs. I. A. Box, Mrs. JOE. Mattox, Mrs. Otto Buerger, Mrs. Joe Morulton, Mrs. Dewey lis, Mrs. A. N. Hutcherson, and other attendees. Names appear garbled, but the scene centers on a holiday reception with notable residents and Christmas carol references.

Louise Herbert Bride of Buster Holland in Wellington

Louise Herbert wed Buster Tolland Sunday at 2 30 in Childress. Attendants were Louise Stall Frankie Scruggs and Herbert Duncan. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Herbert, from Wellington High School class of 1924, owns Viana De Vauin Beauty Shop. The couple will live near Wellington where Mr Holland farms and Mrs Holland will keep her shop.

Louise Herbert Buster Tolland Childress Louise Stall Frankie Scruggs Herbert Duncan W. T. Herbert Wellington High School Viana de Vauin Wellington Holland

Johnson Gardner Wedding Solemnized at Parsonage

Miss Grace Johnson and Mr. Troy Gardner were married last Sunday evening December 22 at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. R. A. Stewart read the vows. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gardner of Wellington, a longtime resident with many friends.

Grace Johnson Troy Gardner Methodist Parsonage R. A. Stewart J. G. Gardner Wellington

Miss Juanita Watson and Clyde Hall Wed in Wellington

Miss Juanita Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs FE C Watson of Wellington married Clyde Hall son of Mr and Mrs L A Hall of Memphis at 2 30 PM Saturday December 21 in the Baptist Church Rev PD Sumrall performed the ring ceremony. Only a few relatives and friends attended including E Watson Lemons Dale Watson Williams Vir ele Watson Copeland Marland Simpson Velda Lockhart Delena Williams Claudie Cummings Jackie Holton Ray Watson Zanita Marable Margrette Watson. The bride wore a blue suit with navy accessories. she is active in local civic groups and attended Westy 7 before moving to the city.

Juanita Watson FE. C. Watson Wellington Clyde Hall L. A. Hall Memphis the Baptist Church Sumrall E. (. Watson Lemons Dale Watson Williams Virele Watson Chester Copeland Marland Simpson Velda Lockhart Delena Williams Claudie Cummings Jackie Holton Ray Watson Zanita Marable Margrette Watson Thie Eitv

Christmas Party At Hawkey Home Features Exchange Of Gifts

Guests gathered for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs Hawkey with about thirty attendees. A film titled Special Agent was shown, followed by mezzanine seating for a gift exchange from the tree. Hosts served refreshments as a social note lists many attendees by name.

Bmrs Ches't B. Hawkey Spa Elf Gromp Charlie Jones Calvin Jones J. Pranks Johnson T. BE. Benge Ef, W. Jones Lo. EB. Gribble Tom Campbell Walter Campbell Jimmie Gillentine C. C. Bishop J. C. Chandler I. W. Moss Miss Margaret Ann Fires Mesdames Morris Wells John W. Harper Uwarper Scoggins W. H. Lynn EJ. Winn MM. M. Kern J. 3B Castleberry Dewey

Nadine Goodson Weds Glenn Abernathy Suan in Hollis

Nadine Goodson became Mrs Glenn Abernathy in a quiet Hollis ceremony at Rev Patterson s home on Sunday evening December 22 with only Hazel Dickey Paul Brewer and Jay Day as attendants. The couple will reside in Hollis after the holidays.

Nadine Goodson Glenn Abernathy Suan Glenn Abernathy Hollis Patterson Oelock

Mrs Pink Sullivan Hosts Christmas Domestic Science Meeting

The Domestic Science Club held its Christmas tree and party on Wednesday afternoon December 18 at the home of Mrs Pink Sullivan. Mrs W R Orr and Mrs Lee O’Neal added to the entertainment with a program on the X I T Ranch and Early Day Ranches.

Domestic Science Club Pink Sullivan W. R. Orr Lee O'Neal Orr X. I. T. Ranch Chisholm Trail Texas

Edmiston Brantley Wedding Solemnized at Bishop Home

Miss Juanita Edmiston niece of Mrs C Bishop wed Heber Brantley in a quiet Bishop home ceremony on December 1 Rev D D Sumrail officiated at 6 o'clock with only family present. Attendants were Dorothy Lee Love and Joe Richardson. The couple will reside in Wellington.

Juanita Edmiston C. Bishop Heber Brantley Bishop D. D. Sumrail Dorothy Lee Love Joe Richardson Fort Worth R. O. Brantley Wellington Brantley

Musicians Club Program Explores Hungarian Music

The Musicians Club held a program on Hungarian music last Wednesday afternoon. Reader Mrs. Calvin Jones introduced the topic while Mrs. Aubrey Deohbs hosted. Comments by Mrs. Jones and Ermnest diott traced the development of Hungarian music, with performances by Mrs. John C. Warper on Kiszt and Mrs. L. A. Manzer playing pieces by Miugnart. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Goodson, Miss Mary Miles Kern, Miss Naomi Stay, Mrs. W. B. Haines, Mrs. RoodJ. Duckworth, Mrs. Lewell Wells, Mrs. Richard Cocke, Mrs. Calvin Jones, Mrs. Ernest Bifatt, Mrs. Charles Crews of Childress, Mrs. Tom Campbell, Mrs. John C. Harper, and hostess Mrs. Aubrey Debhe.

Calvin Jones Musicians Club Aubrey Deohbs Nreomi Stay BK. Haines Roodj. Duckworth Lewell Wells Richard Cocke Ernest Bifatt Charles Crews of Childress L. A. Manzer Tom Campbell John C. Harper Auwbrey Debhe

Glad Workers Meet To Repair Toys For Xmas

Miss Larra Hays hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering of the Glad Workers Association at the Baptist Church. Members remodeled donated toys for needy town children, turning a profitable session into a charitable effort.

Larra Hays Glad Workers Association of the Baptist Church Chocalyt Pallas Niet Watson Mary Frances Hays Virginia Hays Duddy Tes Ee Hoyt Walleoils Haya Eevecon Il Coe Alyne Spon Miss Dinwate Clemeni

Xmas Party At Trew Home Monday December Sixteen

Mrs. O. W. Cunningham and Mrs. J. B. Trew hosted a Christmas party at the Trew home. Honoree Miss Florence Peters, now Mrs. Clinton De-Armond, received many delightful gifts amid Christos motif decorations and festive punch following the games. Attendees included Mesdames A. M. Hardrason W. O. Parrish Beattie Virgte Chih Vayda Revsi Yavehn C. W. Culsen Yernea Laer and others. gifts sent by Ray Geddes Jayoyind Vaughn Carl Admos and more.

Myre R. OW. Cunningham Trew EL AL Biss Florenee Peters Clinton De-Armond Punch Christos A.M. Hardrasn Parrish Beattie Virgte Chih Vayda Revsi Yavehn W. Culsen Yerne Laer Alu Casper Farlwin Vivian Shaves Thad Trew Nell Buse Ray Geddes Jayoyind Vaughn Carl Admos Geoeree Wilkins Bild Crawtors Mart Cornelius Meszdainey Foot Pouriagmin Jamed

Christmas Bridge Party Held at Campbell Home

Members of the No Tramp Bridge Club gathered at Miss Carrie Nola Camshell’s Campbell home on Wednesday December 18 for their annual Christmas party. Yuletide decor brightened the room with a tree for gift exchanges. After four bridge games, Mrs Harold Watkins won high score and Mrs Charles Crews took second. Seated guests included Mrs J W Wells, Mrs Harold Watkins, Wade, Maghan, Dempsey Harrell, Charles Crary, Loren Thompson, Carroll Pauline Chaudoin, and Miss Bell.

No Tramp Biidge Club Carrie Nola Camshell Harold Watkins Charles Crews Mesdames

Christmas Sewing Club Party At Mrs. Gulley House

December event at Mrs. Gulley's home with the sewing club present. Attendees Included Mrs. Jack Harper, Mrs. Ben Manger, Mrs. Stuben Philpot, Mrs. Ray Wells, Mrs. Alton Wilkins, Mrs. R. S. Scott, and others as they decorated a Christmas tree and exchanged gifts.

Wes Ro Gulley Sewing Club Boentia Keupine Jack Harper Ben Manger Stuben Philpot Ray Wells Alton Wilkins R. S. Scott Gulley

Quick Trick Chib Meets Kathleen Holley For Christmas Party

Members of the Quick Prick gathered Friday December 20 for a Christmas party with Mrs Kathleen Holley. An afternoon of bridge was followed by a decorated tree gift exchange and piano selections by Miss Holley. Guests included Dorothy Lee Love Eunice Wilking Vada Jolley Mrs Thompson Louise Stall Maurine Williams Murriel Greedlove Lutie Akard Margaret Shields Mike Tarving of Shamrock and hostess Kathleen Holley.

Quick Prick Mrz Kathleen Holley Miss Holley Dorothy Lee Love Eunice Wilking Vada Jolley Thompson Louise Stall Maurine Willams Murriel Greedlove Lutie Akard Margaret. Shields Mike Tarving Shamrock Kathleen, Holley

Shower Planned for W. A. Members at First Baptist

YY W A members met Wednesday at 6 15 PM at First Baptist to discuss social meetings and programs. A Christmas shower is planned Sunday evening at the church for Grandmother Tucker and Brother Capps. Attendees included Naomi agile Graham Anna Lee Beth El Jarlu Ha.

Surprise bridal shower for Miss Mae Rainer

Friends of Miss Mae Rainer hosted a Friday bridal shower in the Baptist Church Sunday School rooms to honor her ahead of marriage to Dan Massey of St. Louis on December 23. The event featured gifts from her class, refreshments, and a program led by church members.

Mae Rainer Miss Rainer Dan Massey St. Louis the Baptist Church F. Higenberg V. A. Porter Dilly Sigler Polly Brooks Fred Leberer Frank Fikenberg B. F. Ford Polly Berogke B. Whisenant HH. L. Polk Dick Richards PT. Rainer Ruth Barton Louise Willis Joe Sigler Olene Ford Bonnie Willis Louise Wells Betty Keesee Georgine McCauley Gladys Radford Bess Reyal Margaret Hix Jo Frances Fain Rachael Boashe Ramer Mildred Pigg Louise Whisenant Lowel Polk Laraine Curry Nadine Parrans LaVerne Clark Tomimie Barton J. al Trakeminier Bre Ernest Blett Colman Cecil Leggitt Gifta Carrie Nala Carpbell Margaret Gofarth Grace Moore Mesdames Z. W. Wells Harald Watkins Joe Terry C XN Woodruff E. W. Mass F. Haard John W. Harper Foo Winn Sigler Eual Warrick Harris Royal

Fractured OCR misses in a holiday community page

A scrambled historical OCR fragment describes locals including John Yar bropah, M. A. Sewell, and Charley Jones amid Christmas shopping, post office activity, and community notes. Names, places, and vague events blur together in a disorderly mosaic of holiday references and small acts around town.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legionaires Buster Holland Johnson-Gardner Mr. Clyde Hall The Baptist Church Hazel Dickey Paul Brewer Jay Day Wallis Abernathy J. A. Goodson J. W. Abernathy Collins Tailor Shop Mrs. Pink Sullivan Hurst Tr * Rey Sears Jaels Eleanor Powell Robert Taylor June Knight Ritz Theatre Edmiston-Brantley Traump Hag Campbell Bry Vicero Cauley Quick Trick Chib W. A R. Wischkaemper Miss Mae Rainer Richard Wischkaemper Lutie Wischkaemper Jessie Yourner Dick Wiles J. L. Worley Herschel Glass June Wisehka Ai. M TS. Montague Por Phaore John Yarbropah Onde A&a Batley Walkin Eaprel Christy G. Chalig Dows Eurel West Texas M. A. Sewell Thrones Stra R. J. Cocke Bet Glow Mr.Jean Lows Yi Hatre Charley Jones JB Mattes Roy Hern Mra. J. J Celine Tornooen Woo Whitley Mroo Mira Santa Ciege
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