Wellington Group Honors Philippine Residents Dinner
Mr and Mrs Wallace Bruce and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Massa co hosted an afternoon and dinner for nurses exchange students and others from the Philippine Islands now in the Pampa area. Wellington hosts included four Collingsworth General Hospital staff members from the Philippines plus Garner Alcom and Mrs Altom former Pampa residents. The meal featured traditional Philippine dishes roast suckling pig and accompanying foods with American holiday fare. Forty four people attended and many called during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Bruce
Jimmy Massa
Pampa
Phillipine Islands
Wellington
Collingsworth General Hospital
Phillipines
Lilian Quiambao
Louella Cabel
Myrna DeVenecia
Rebecca Reyes
Garner Alcom
Philippine Islands
Concertgoers Drive to Mangum for Christmas is Music
Mr and Mrs Frank Falk Mr and Mrs Robert Posey and Mr and Mrs Earl Yarbrough attended the Vocal Music Concert Christmas is Music by the Mr High and High School chorus in Mangum Oklahoma. Director was Miss Patsy Falk. A full house enjoyed the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Falk
Robert Posey
Earl Yarbrough
Mangum
Oklahoma
Mr. High
Patsy Falk
Traditional Christmas Readings Highlight 1954 Study Club Party
The 1954 Study Club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs. Cal Hurst's home on December 14. Readings included Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus and The Night Before Christmas Texas Style. Members shared Show and Tell crafts, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
Cal Hurst
Santa Visits Children At Langford Home For Christmas
Santa Claus visited the Bob Langford home days before Christmas delivering stockings of candy and toys to two groups from First Baptist Church. Mothers served cake and coffee while nursery and two to three year olds met St Nick and named their Christmas Eve wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Bobby Langford
First Baptist Church
St. Nick
Betty Rives Joins Phi Chi Theta at S F A State
Stephen F. Austin State University student Betty Coleman Rives was initiated into Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Chi Theta and earned Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA. She and her husband Doug are juniors. her parents are Donald Coleman of Sumnerwood and EM Rives of Twitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Coleman Rives
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches
Gamma Delta Chapter
Phi Chi Theta
Mrs. Rives
Donald Coleman
Sumnerwood
Doug
University
Em, Rives
Twitty
Births in Hall and Collingsworth Counties
Mr and Mrs Cary Neeley of Quail announce a son Curtis Don born December 24 at Hall County Memorial Hospital Memphis weighing six pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Lonnie Neeley Loyd Langley of Quail. Mr and Mrs Charles R Hamilton announce a daughter Monica born December 20 at Collingsworth General Hospital weighing six pounds one and one half ounces. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Jaramillo of Lelia Lake announce a son Gilbert born December 20 at Collingsworth General Hospital weighing six pounds three and one half ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Don Neeley
Quail
Curtis, Don
Hall County Memorial Hospital
Mem Memphis
Lonnie Neeley
Loyd Langley
Charles R
Dick) Hamilton
Monica
Collingsworth General Hospital
Ason, Gilbert
Carlos Jaramillo
Lelia Lake
Mothers Christmas Party at Community Action Center
The Annual Mother's Christmas Party gathered 25 guests at CAC on December 21 at 7 30 p m Mrs Jimmie Sessions welcomed attendees and others led carols and hymns Mrs Ruby Williams Tessie Burba led singing, reading of the Bible Christmas Story, and the guest story The Christmas Guest by Helen Stiner Rice Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served Odessa visitors included Mr Homer Bohan and relatives from the Clark family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Action Center
Jimmie Sessions
Winnie Franks
Ruby Williams
Tessie Burba
Peters Family Christmas Reunion Held At Wellington Home
Mr and Mrs David Peters hosted a Christmas Eve family reunion at their Wellington residence on Sunday December 24 Decorated rooms hosted relatives including Eugene Morrow Jesse Peters Marshall Peters and Judy plus friends Larry Garrison Myrna DeVenecia Lilian Quiambao Rebecca Reyes Local attendees traveled from Collinsville Quail and Amarillo among others after dinner they enjoyed visiting and exchanging gifts by the decorated tree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
David Peters
Eugene Morrow
Geney
Jesse Peters
Joe
Marshall Peters
Judy
Wellington
Richard Peters
Doris
Quail
Fred Peters
Janeen
Andrea
Collinsville
Okla
Ricky Brotherton
Grover
Ronnie Ressel
Dickens
Laron
Karen Peters
Clarendon
David Kendall
Sheena
Randy Motsenbacker
Susan Peters
Amarillo
Larry Garrison l
Canyon
Myrna DeVenecia
Lilian Quiambao
Rebecca Reyes
Baumgardner Family Hosts Christmas Guests in Texas
The Baumgardner family welcomed relatives from multiple states including Adrian Michigan Grapevine Lubbock Albuquerque and New York to their home for Christmas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David Baumgardner Juliana Joe and David plus extended family such as John Henry Baumgardner Steve Curry James Morris Joan Baumgardner Rebecca Baumgardner Forrest Baumgardner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Baumgardner
Juliana
Joe
David
R.L. Jacobsen
Paul
Diana
Janet
Adrian
C.M. Gordon
Carol
Ann
Randall
Grapevine
Loyd Gordon
Lubbock
John Henry Baumgardner
Steve Curry
Lowell
Massachusetts
James Morris
Levelland
Joan Baumgardner
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Rebecca Baumgardner
Staten Island
New York
Forrest Baumgardner
Anderson
Missouri
Joe Baumgardner
Oklahoma City
Haynes Baumgardner
Jan
Liz Gilliam
Wolfforth
Raymond Spear
Clipton
Indiana
Robert Baumgardner and
Sherry
Brownfield
Bobby Baumgardner
Austin
Karl Baumgardner
Abilene
Mrs. B. T. Webb Hosts Dodson Civic Club Christmas Dinner
Mrs. B. T. Webb hosted the Dodson Civic Club Christmas dinner and gift exchange at her home on December 15 with Mrs. B. B. Martin and Mrs. Murray Dodson assisting. Mrs. S. L. Beanland directed the program on Religion and Keeping Christmas Hymns and Carols as Mrs. Jerry Cummins provided organ accompaniment. Santa distributed gifts and each member received hand knitted house shoes from Mrs. Jess Bogle. attendees included multiple club members and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.T. Webb
Dodson Civic Club
B.B. Martin
Murray Dodson
S.L. Beanland
Jerry Cummins
Hollis
Beanland
Santa
Jess Bogle
J.C. Howell
T.E. Lennon
Hugh Painter
Billy J. Hudspeth
Thurman Crownover
Purl Tippie
Bogle
Grover Graham
Cummins
Webb
Martin
Dodson
Peeples Honor Norwood Board Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Rex Peeples hosted Samnorwood School Board members and spouses for a Christmas dinner at their Samnorwood home on Monday December 18 Charades and dominoes followed the meal Attendees included Jim Ray and several couples from the board with the Peeples as hosts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Peeples
Samnorwood School
Samnorwood
Jim Ray
Joe Frank Knoll
D.h. Oldham
Rudie Tate
Marvin Knoll
Richard Bentley
John Christner
Rex P Peeples
Ernest Maxwell Family Together During Christmas
Mr and Mrs Ernest Maxwell hosted all their children for Christmas with a large visiting group. Attendees included Wayne and Sabrina Maxwell of Wace Tulsa Maxwell Allen Maxwell Teresa of Tulsa and students Johnny Maxwell at West Texas State University and Jerry Maxwell at Clarendon Junior College. Also present were Mrs Edna Maxwell of Wellington Nursing Center and many relatives from Georgia El Paso Pullman Washington Amarillo Lubbock and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Maxwell
Wayne Maxwell
Sabrina
Stephanie
Wace
Don Maxwell
David and
Scott
Mena, Ark
Ernest Lee Maxwell
Allen and Teresa
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Johnny Maxwell
West Texas State University
Jerry Maxwell
Clarendon Junior College
Harold Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
Edna Maxwell
Wellington Nursing Center
Mset
Clyde Gollihugh
Georgia
Don Wheeler
el Paso
C.L. Moody
Wayman Moody
Travis McGuire, Jr
Trew
Pullman
Washington
Ronnie Colson
Amarillo
James Colson
Lubbock
Kenneth Moody
Ft. Worth
Christmas Visitors Bring Joy to Dodson Family
The Rev. and Mrs. Howard Smith of Dodson were Christmas visitors with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Clancy and three sons of Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Dodson
John Clancy
Amarillo
Informal Open House Honors Lula Doyle on 80th Birthday
An informal open house in Wichita Falls on December 17 honored former Wellington woman Mrs. Lula Doyle for her eightieth birthday on December 22. Hostess Miss Sarah Doyle, assisted by Miss Annette Anderson, welcomed guests with a pink and white theme and a crochet pineapple tablecloth. The centerpiece featured pink and white chrysanthemums and carnations, donated by Mr. and Mrs. James Doneghy, with many local friends attending. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pickett of Amarillo, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Terry of Euless, Mrs. Edith Teague of Denton, and Mrs. Marguerite Moses of Washington, Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Wellington
Lula Doyle
Sarah Doyle
Huff
Annette Anderson
James Doneghy
Calvin Pickett
Amarillo
Jack Terry
Euless
Edith Teague
Denton
Marguerite Moses
Washington, Ark
NWMS Holds Holiday Meet at Wellington Church
The NWMS of the Wellington Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday December 13 for its regular monthly gathering. The service opened with Silent Night, readings and reports given, a lesson on The Church of the Nazarene in Italy, followed by prayer and a gift exchange with refreshments for listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.W.M.S
Wellington
L.E. Goswick
Frank Falk
Oral Bishop
Harry L. Patterson
Daniels
Robert Posey
Eva Cornelius
Eva Bishop
Irven Emmett
Fred Yarbrough
Rosalie Roberson
J.C. Emmert
Christmas Party at CAC Child Development Program
The Child Development Program at the Community Action Center held its annual Christmas Party on December 20 in the afternoon. The children performed the Nativity Scene and sang carols for about 45 guests. Local grocers contributed sacks of fruit and candy for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Action Center
Owens Christmas Dinner Highlights Family Business Ties
The Owens family hosts a Christmas dinner at Burn Handley Community Center for employees across Gibson's Discount Center Owens Farm Owens Automotive Center and related ventures. Mentions include Steve Owens wife Martha Scott Powell Hurst Holliman Needham and their children Richard Robert Ralph plus numerous extended family and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Richard
Gibson’s
Robert
Owens Automotive Center
Ralph
Owens Farm Supply
Steve Owens
Welington
Owens Farm
Ralph Owens
Bill Lowe
Owens and
Scott Thriftway
George Scott
James Hurst
Horace Holliman
Richard Needham
J.D. Young
Christmas Party at Wellington Nursing Center
A Christmas party for Wellington Nursing Center residents occurred Saturday afternoon December 23. Hostess Mrs. Bobby McCutchen of Liberal Kansas sang with accompanist Kathy Scott. Family and staff from Gibson's Discount Center joined in the festivities as Santa distributed fruit and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Nursing Center
Bobby McCutchen
Liberal
Kansas
Kathy Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Altom
Bruce
Laban Mariano
Manila
Pampa High School
Wayne Cudd
Virgil Patterson
Leon Hartman
Paul Spillman
Don Lacy
Don Reevs
R.L. Templeton
Lynn Courtney
E.W. Clement
Fred Cox
Wyane Cudd
Jerry Nix
James Richardson
Sam McGill
Kenneth Maxwell
Eve
Boby Wilkerson
Loni Clement
Ginger Daniel
Stephanie Barton
Lee Willoughby
Bryan van Pelt
Donna Lacy
Linda Lacy
Brad Long
al Forrester
Carrie Langford
Wes Reeves
Penny Wilkins
Tom Wilkins
Billy Wilkerson
Lyman Daniels
Betty Rives
CAC Mothers Give Party
Homer Bohannon
Odessa
Lloyd Clark
Floyd Clark
Baumgardners
B. T. Webb
Peeples
Norwood Board
NWMS
CAC
Helen Hardin
Richard Owens
Robert Owens
Gibson’s Discount Center
Owens Farm, Inc
Gibsons
Owens Automotive Cente
Ralph Owens Farm Supply and Butane
Burn Handley Community Center
Mr. Scott
Martha
Howard Powell
Ada
Betsy Castleberry
Jean Ann Owens
Mike Brinkley
Douglas Jones
Alfred Saldana
Robert Owens Automotive Center
Robert Sherwood
Robert Powell
Ken Peeks
B.J. Sherwood
Raymond Mackey
Bill Lewis
Willie McKinnon
Doris Hughes
Bill Sherwood
Kathy Nance
Leon Roberts
Don Hall
Charles
Fred Maxwell
Isidore Cortez
Frank
Wayne Parker
R.C. Patrick
Billy Joe Patterson
David Phipps
Roger Baker
Kelly Baker
Terry Baker
J.D. Baker
the Children
Amos Phipps
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