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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1932

Page

2

Christmas Parties At Mary Lewis Home And Ritz Theatre

Miss Mary Lewis hosts a Christmas party for her music class with gifts and candy bags. Ritz Theatre employees hold their annual Christmas party at Pullman Cafe with a dinner and a decorated tree. Guests include club members, teachers, and Baptist Sunshine Class members, who exchange gifts and enjoy a buffet dinner.

Mary Lewis Lewis Es Leta Fern Wells Edna Joyce Gribble Betty Ellis Irena Ball Evelyn Ball Patricia Sullivan Beth O'Neil Nell Marie Watkins Mazy Nell Scrugges Olivia Templeton Ritz Theatre Pullman Cafe Bill Blair Robert Templeton Buddy Roberson Erlys Manzer Grace Moore Herschel Anderson Cecil Wilson Howard Mulder Dick Paylor Sunshine Sunday School The Baptist Church T. E. Benge Ruth Barton Bess Royal Mildred Hill Harris Royal J. W. Nichels Lorraine

Mrs H B Gilmore Hosts Jolly Twelve Sewing Club

Mrs H B Gilmore entertained the Jolly Twelve Sewing Club last Friday afternoon with a Christmas party. A program of piano and whistling numbers by Mrs Ernie Holman Owen Gilmore and H B Gilmore Jr followed by social hour and gift exchange from a decorated tree. Present were Mrs Bert Starkey Mrs L A Manzer Mrs V A Porter Mrs Austin O Neil Mrs Ernie Holman and hostess Mrs H B Gilmore.

Ti. B. Gilmore Jolly Twelve Sewing Club Ernie Holman Owen Gilmore H. B. Gilmore Jr Bert Starkey L.A. Manzer V. A. Porter Austin O'Neil H. B. Gilmore

Round Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Ansel McDowell

Members of the Round Dozen Bridge Club and guests gathered for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs Ansel McDowell last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Lemoine Adwar won the high score prize in bridge. Attendees included R Morrow, R W Miller, W O Ritchey, A L Nowlin, Pink Sullivan, L A Manzer, J N Wallace, Ray Goodson, N R B Cocke, Vernon Morris, Ottice Chaudoin, Ben Boston, John French, Lemoine Edwards, Bess Royal, Lucille Ritchey, Clara Castleberry, Lucille Miller, Lois Miller, Marianna Scott, Randy Parsons Jr and the hostess.

Round Dozen Bridge Club Ansel MccDowell Lois Miller Marianna Scott Randy Parsons Jr Ansel McDowell

Legion Dance Delights Local Youth at Hall

About sixty young people attended an American Legion Hall dance Friday evening. College students were among the crowd, greeting friends and enjoying music by Ack Denhl's Orchestra.

American Legion Hall Ack Denhl

Sunshine Sunday School Class Plans Party

Sunshine Sunday School class hosts a party in honor of members. Miss Mack Rainer and Miss Jew ee participate as guests of honor.

Sunshine Sunday School Ajoys Party Mack Rainer Miss Jewee Atpembera

Kil Kare Klub Enjoys Christmas Dinner

Mrs. Joe Terry hosted the Kil Kare Bridge Klub Christmas dinner at her home on December 19. Members plus guests received gifts from a lit tree. In bridge play, Julius Haralson won first high score, S. B. Owens second, and Fred Taylor low. Attendees included Julius Haralson, 8. B. Owens, Fred Taylor, Harry Gilbert, Joe York, H. A. Kendrick, Earl Hunter, Sue Clifton, and the hostess.

Joe Terry Kil Kare

Mable Williams and Ray Woods Married in Sayre Oklahoma

Miss Mable Williams and Ray Woods wed in Sayre Oklahoma on Thursday December 22 with Miss Georgia Monthrue and Gerald Hardy as guests. Mrs. Woods, daughter of G W Williams, attended Wellington High School. Woods finished high school in 1831 and played football three years for the Skyrocket team. The couple will reside near Wellington.

Mable Williams Ray Woods Sayre Oklahoma Thury Georgia Monthrue Gerald Hardy Woods G. W. Williams Wellington Mr. Woods Ray

Weekend visits span Wellington and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Dobbs left Sunday for Mineral Wells for Christmas, planning a ten day stay. Dr and Mrs J W Jones visited in Matador with Mrs Jones sister Mrs Knox Crews and family. Joe and Oliver Gooch of Shamrock visited Wellington friends. C H Wolfe of Hollis visited daughter Mrs L J Campbell and family. John Mead Carpenter and his small Canadian daughter visit sister Mrs E W Moss and Dr Moss. Jock Shiverdacker of The News Eagle Fnid Oklahoma visits his mother Mrs F R Boon in Lutie. Sherm Howard to Brownfield next week after staying with family in Wellington. Bessie Hunt left Wellington for Childress to work for James Mahan. Lefors and Homer Hedges transact business and visit Wellington friends.

Mrs. Aubrey Dobbs Mrs. Dobbs J. W. Jones Matador Jones Knox Crews John Mead Carpenter Carpenter E. W. Moss Moss Jock Shiverdacker News Eagle Fnid Oklahoma F. R. Boon Lutie Mr. Shiverdacker Sherm Howard Brownfield D. M. Howard Wellington Tom Hedges le Yers Lefors Homer Hedges Pampa

Publicity Recordbook Rules for P T A Crews

Guidance from Mrs W D Westbay for 1932 33 publicity record books aimed at P T A publicity chairmen. Rules cover size cover details date limits clipping standards ordering and note taking with examples of effective announcements and write ups.

Chicago Daily News Southcity Hosmer Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association

Mrs Patterson Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Stelle Patterson 82 were held Thursday December 22. She died December 2 at 4 20 at her home. She was born December 1850 in Alabama and was a Methodist. Survived by six children and a sister, with pallbearers named. Interment in Wellington Cemetery conducted by Geedson Funeral Home.

Laura Stelle Patterson Mrs. Patterson Alabama R.K. Harrison Methodist Church Pentecostal Church Mrs. Music Wellington Geedson Funeral Home

First Methodist Church Invites New Year Worship

The First Methodist Church invites neighbors to Sunday services and a special 7 40 opening hour service featuring the Oklahoma City Negro quartet Southwestern Wanders. An earnest cor dial invitation promises good music and worship at a church of choice.

Akerman

Infant Tessie Isbell Dies at Three Days

Tessie Maryl Isbell infant daughter of Mr and Mrs OH Isbell died Monday at three days old born December 28 1892 funeral services were held December 8 at the Isbell home conducted by Rev G F Carmack with burial at Wellington cemetery Goodson Funeral Home assisted. A Seattle garage cash theft case against Merton Thompson is noted with a potential sleeping sickness defense.

Tessie Maryl Isbell OH. Isbell G. C. Isbell Irene Isbell G. C. Wright Isbell G. F. Carmack Wellington Goodson Seattle Wash Merton Thompson

Publicity Focus for PTA Yearbook Stories

A PTA guidance piece urges including original forms with published notices for proper credit. It emphasizes highlighting committee work like the Summer Round-Up to show real value beyond meetings. Photos and publicity help make the yearbook attractive and engaging.

Quemado Cowboy Champion Don Nesbit Made World Fame Local Mystery

Nesbit of Quemado New Mexico learns he is the world rodeo champion after press reports reveal his title from Cheyenne Pendleton Calgary and rodeos in Chicago and New York. The town’s postmaster and residents react with surprise as Nesbit recalls his ranch life and injuries while planning Christmas visit to his father in South Dakota.

Don Nesbit Quemando N. M Quemado Rodeo Association of America Quenado Nesbit Cheyenne Pendleton Calgary Chicago New York Bart Thode Belvedere Quenada South Dakota Uve Old Everetts Jin Omaha Ina McLaughlin S.D Ife

Sunset Farmer Shows Noted Turkey and Poultry Flock

Henry Cornelison of Sunset area demonstrates a developed poultry expertise with Rhode Island Red chickens and prize winning egg laying traits. He also raises black giant turkeys, a newer breed to Montague county, with several prize winners over past years and two years with the black strain.

Henry Cornelison Sunset Merl Cernellson Rhode Island Carnelison Montague County

Henry Brewer Charged Over Piano Practice Hours

Henry Brewer of Chicago was summoned as a nuisance for playing piano thirty hours a week, but the case was dismissed.

Henry Brewer Chicago

Louisville man falls from window while sleepwalking

Geo Schurtz of Louisville Kentucky fell from a second story window during sleepwalking but escaped unharmed. William Carter of Hall Indiana swallowed two stolen rings after arrest but the items passed through an operation.

Geo. Schurtz Louisville William Carter Hall, Eny

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Miss Mary Lewis Ritz Round Dozen Club Kil Kare Klub Joe and Oliver Gooch Shamrock Bessie Hunt Childress James Mahan W. D. Westbay Eighth District First Methodist Church Winfred Wayne Alfred B Dress Janes Mahan J. A. Mahan Sunset Farmer PD. White A.bailey Exclusive Dress Shop Keke Coats
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