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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1963

Page

3

Elementary Students Present Christmas Program Dec 18

Elementary students at Pierre Elementary School presented a Christmas program for parents and the PTA on Wednesday afternoon featuring songs readings and music. Fifth graders performed St Story Old St Nick I Come All Ye Faithful and other pieces while first and second graders offered readings and rhythm band numbers. The event concluded with fourth graders singing Silver Bells and Where Oh Where.

Pierre Aasoati See James Larson Connie Lewis Clyde DeMoss PTA

Eastern Star Holds Annual Christmas Party

Wellington chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual Christmas party after a regular meeting on Tuesday December 1. A salad supper preceded the event. Gifts were exchanged as members brought money for the kitchen fund. A Christmas program directed by Mrs. Jack Davis honored officers. Twenty six members attended with visiting relatives from Midland and Canyon.

Tie Wellington Order of the Eastern Star Urever Gettitt Jack Davis

Party Fetes Church Youth Group With Toy Exchange

Mrs. Bob McAlister hosted the First Methodist Church Sunday School junior high group on December 22, giving toys to needy town children from a decorated Christmas tree. Attendees included Andy Howard Allan Fires Connie Hughs Patricia Edens Debbie Lewis Jacqueline King and Jane Thompson.

Bob McAlister First Methodist Church Andy Howard Allan Fires Connie Hughs Patricia Edens Debbie Lewis Jacqueline King Jane Thompson

Newborns in Memphis and St Joseph Hospital

Mr and Mrs Nathan Hamilton welcome Serena Kay born December 4 in Memphis weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J L Branche and Mr and Mrs N A Hamilton of Vinson. Mr and Mrs Charles Wayne Gibson announce a son John Paul born at St Josephs Hospital on December 17 weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. A daughter Valerie Candace was born to Mr and Mrs Don Van Pett of Samnerwondan St Josephs Hospital Nec December 18 weighing 7 pounds.

Nathan Hamilton Serena Kay Memphis J. L. Branche NA. Hamilton Vinson Charles Wayne Gibson John Paul St. Joseph's Valerie Candace Don van Pett Samnerwondan St. Joseph's Hospital Nec

Christmas Party at Mrs. Motsenbacker Home

Church members gathered at the home of Mrs. Charlie Motsenhocker for a Christmas party on Tuesday December 17. Rev Kenneth Quid pacar led the devotional and Tlaary Wolf directed singing with further remarks by Gates of Wilber Hinne. Attending were the Hov and Abs Quid ane ity, Mr and Mrs Enel Parker, Mr and Mrs Henry Wolf, Mr and Mrs Curtis Aubiineian, Mr and Mrs Loyd Parker and children Ricky Motsenhocker and the hostess.

Charlie Motsenbacker Kenneth Quid Pacar Tlaary Wolf Gates of Wilber Hinne Fullowed Hov Abs Quid Aneity Aml Enel Parker Henry Wolf Curtis Aubiineian Andl Loyd Parker Ricky Motsenhocker Amd Charlie Motsenhocker

Yuletide Party Hosted by Jan Glenn

Jan Glenn hosted a Christmas party on Monday along with a circle of friends. The gathering featured holiday music and festive decor as guests enjoyed refreshments and mingled with the hostess, Miss Glenna, and attendees such as Ami na Kay Kelso Alvin Oxwens Susie Garcia Beverly Singley Wynona Jones Joan James Susan Sullivan Glenna Taylor Betty Courtney Linda M Connie Null Mary Martin Lavelle Harper Diane Bramlow Jan Lindsey Karen Richardson Joyce Volton Karen Holosen son Marshal T'vier.

Jan Glenn Dee Amina Kay Kelso Alvin Oxwens Susie Garcia Beverly Singley Wynona Jones Joan James Susan Sullivan Glenna Taylor Betty Courtney Linda M Connie Null Mary Martin Lavelle Harper Diane Bramlow Jan Lindsey Karen Richardson Joyce Uolton Karen Argaret Hose Lenson Marshal T'vier Miss Glenna

Robertson Family Gathers for Pre Christian Get-Together

The Robertson home hosted a weekend gathering as many relatives visited from nearby towns. Attendees included Dwight and Mary Robertson and family, Robord McKee and daughters, John J. Tagram and sons, Garettabert and others, with several grandchildren present.

Mrr Reobertson Dwight Robertson Robord McKee John J. Tagram Wloof Lancaster Jeahir Morothy Robertson Wellington Robertson

Sullivans Host Family Sunday Dinner Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jamee Sullivan hosted a family dinner at their home on Sunday December 22. The gathering included many relatives and friends from the area. Becky Cates and Susan Sullivan visited Lubbock over the weekend to see the Marchants and Dean Marchant family members.

Jamee Sullivan Childeen Wlawere Firat Methodist Church Evenme Pir Tlenry Sulivan Morrin Wells Atrs Roy Sam Porkin Waite J. W. Wells Marchants Dean Marchant Soundre Man Marchant Becky Gary Clemons

Holiday Posters Note Local Family Names

Holiday posters mention Mr and Mrs A Fllantt and their daughter, plus Jack Warkhouse of Tral Tas and Mr and Mrs Ton Crawford with children of Irving. The fragment lists several families in a social notice style brief.

A. Fllantt Jack Warkhouse Traltas Ton Crawford Irving

Musicians Hear Guest Speaker at Wellington Club Meeting

Mrs Mae Turnbow of Shamrock was guest speaker at the Wellington Federated Music Club on Tuesday December 17 presenting a flannelgraph Christmas music program. Co-hostesses were Mrs Tewell Wells and Mrs Bernice Welch. Violinist Mrs Claude Groves and pianist Mrs Sam Thompson accompanied carols. Junior musician of the month Virginia Patterson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Patterson, was recognized. Group singing closed the program with attendees listed.

Mae Turnbow Shamrock Wellington Claude Groves Sam Thompson Turnbow Virginia Patterson Louis Patterson Hiram C Gudd Dil Bradley Jack Durham Lowell Wells Bernice Welch Patay Falk Orville Vaughan Richard Null Groves Mra Turnbow Shamroad Thompson

Johnsons Host Holiday Dinner Hosts Share Christmas Day

John sons and Mrs J Frank Johnson hosted a family Christmas gathering on Sunday December 22 with the Camhell and Campbell clans present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom Campbell of Lubbock and numerous Campbell relatives from Aminstitts and Wellsingtor. The group visited played games and shared a traditional Christmas dinner and festive trinkets.

Dro J. Frank Johnson Walter Camhell Mra Tom Campbell Lubbock Tim Campbell Strcey Muleshor Walter Jit

Family at Hebert Lee after Christmas visit and illness

Mr and Mrs VT Mitel ams and children Vickie and Glenn at Hebert Lee in Christmas with her father Clarence Mitchell who suffered a heart attack two weeks ago.

VT. Mitel Ams Vickie Glenn Hebert Lee Tu Ta Clarence Mitchell

Rice bag party greets Vickie Sherman guests

Vickie Sherman hosted a rice bag party on Saturday afternoon with LA guests. The following day sister Barbara hosted a similar gathering. Nuts and hot chocolate were served by Mrs John Sherman. Guests included Mickey Ann Kendrick and others.

Vickie Sherman Barbara John Sherman Misa Dana Sherman Bill Scurry Vickie Mickey Ann Kendrick Debbie Lewis Karen Jones Jane Thompson Nancy Holton Vickie Bergvall Charlotte Allen Becky Brewer Ann Duncan Perry Crawford

Mr and Mrs H G Marchant Visit San Jose Calif

Mr and Mrs H G Marchant of Dozier traveled to San Jose California for a month long visit with their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Nean Marchant and Mr and Mrs She Ambler. Mrs Ambler will be remembered as Carmen Marchant.

H. G. Marchant Dozier San Jose Calif Nean Marchant Mrr She Ambler Mra. Amblera Carmen Marchant

Party Honors Hospital Staff at St Josephs Christmas Event

The St Josephs Hospital staff were honored at the annual Christmas party held Thursday evening December 19 from 6 to 9. Gifts and Christmas bonuses were exchanged and Santi handed out candy bags to children of employees. Refreshments were served and about 20 children attended.

St. Joseph's Hospital Santi Lucian Bearden Louise Templeton Camille Starkey King Berwon Edna Faye Baker Sonia Blew Ing Elizabeth Cote Wille B. Harwell Bullee Murcock Lydian Montez Jean Paxchall Georgia Faye Porter Nellie Potest Vivian Royal Ian Sugg June Jones Kate Smith Elin Mae Jones Beulah Powell Harriett Adams Pearl Golthugh Ruby Thomas Vera Bishop Ava Noll Courtney

Mrs Dickey to Spend Christmas in Memphis with Kin

Mrs L A Dickey will spend Christmas in Memphis with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Herschel Comba. The latter's daughter Mrs A J Welch and family of Houston will join them. Mrs Welch is remembered here as Patay Combs.

Mra. L. A. Dickey Memphis Mra. Herschel Comba Mra. A. J. Welch Hotston Mra. Welch Patay ! Combs

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Patricia Sue Mitchell Spade Kenneth Max Brandenberger San Saba First Baptist Church Mitchell W. E. Mitchell E. @. Mitchell Quail Nila Thandenberger San Sala John Sledge Midland Marsonsé Jessie Moty N Or Gorke Mes Susan Saeli Mir Ales Hil Hewves Glen Treeses Thea Canyon Will Vanie Reese Hope Neal Harold Keller Terry and Ann Mrs Larsons Clifton Mrs. Motsenbacker V. P. Robertson Lora Sullivans Family Sunday Ath ‘and Haskell Johnsons Vickie, Barbara Sherman Mra. Hollis Porter Daniel Albuquerque Nlm Ro 1. Porter, Sr Pacey J. K. Porter Tere Ben Franklin Cristmas the Fair Store
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