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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

13

Legion and Auxiliary Host Evening for Wellington Team

The Legionnaires and Auxiliary honor Wellington’s first regional football champions with dinner and a dance tonight at 7. Dr W L W Jones will MC and introduce Laywan Curm, with talks on football. Former Wellington and Texas players attend, followed by music and songs.

Wellington Legionnaires and Auxiliary Andra Legion Binner WL W. Jones Ceriumonias Laywan Curm Mings Ola. St

Christmas Party at Hightower Home

Mrs and Mrs Bet Hightower host a holiday gathering on December 21 with family and neighbors present. Attendees include Abe White and Mrs White, Mr and Mrs Sarde, and several others in the local community.

Mra Bet Hightower Sities Vavanpetiare Mt Aust Mere Wesane Hayeiud Messrs White de TR Sarde Ebtary Reiley White Wheel Spe Feefickes Parca Oh Kaeder An A. Keeler Canin Boots Mero Mev. Hightower

Harry Gilberts Dinner for Out-of-Town Guests

A Christmas dinner hosted by Harry Gilberts with out-of-town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Horace Plumes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carcoll and others from Hallis Gould Eldorado and Harrold Texas. The buffet featured a decanter and table settings as attendees enjoyed the meal and conversation.

Harry Gilberts M. G. Carcoll Ead Snip and Tile Gale Myra d A. Harrigon Charlotte Ann Harrison Gould Myr Floyd Prather Eldorado Vernon Havens Betty Joyce Havens Harrold Cexas Harry Gilbert Eddie Joe Bob

Miss Velda Lockhart Honoree At Hall On Birthday

Mrs Clyde Hall hosted a party honoring Miss Velda Lockhart for her birthday on Wednesday evening December 1 The rooms were decorated for Christmas and music delighted guests including Morris Brown Earl Brown Leon Brown and Vernon Brown Gifts came from numerous attendees led by Mary Peters Ray Watson and Earl Brown as well as several Lockhart relatives neighbors and friends

Clyde Hall Velda Lockhart Morris Brown Earl Brown Léon Brown Vernon Brown Lockhart Mary Peters Ray Watson Exama Uee Lockhart Jessie Peters Giennia Wall Richard Peters Earl’ Brown Maudine Lockhart George Dake

Goodnight Family Reunion Brightens Christmas Day

I T Goodnight and relatives gathered for a Christmas reunion at the Goodnight home in Wellington. Attendees included Mrs BE Rankin of Lance Cragk Wynorting and about thirty guests with a festive goose dinner.

I. T. Goodnight Goodnight Wellington West BE. L. Rankin Lance Cragk Wynorting Vacar Tibbetts Ahwarevd Ami fTadednihti Mobuetiv Hayden Gooxlaignt Memphis Groodnight Pampa Mors Metton Vince Thompson PL Oc. Cummings Palo Logan Wayne Lacey J. BH. Goodnight Jove Walker Prague Oklahoma Digst F. Goodnight

Christmas Reunion Feasts Across Families in Aberdeen

A family holiday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith’s home drew numerous relatives from Oklahoma and nearby towns for Christmas Day, including Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Prenti and Rhonda Lou, with many others attending from Granite, Wellington, and Reed. The lengthy roster highlighted Ada, Kerryville, Burkburnett, and Kerryille connections, reflecting a season of reunions across extended kin.

Mr. Wall Clyde Byrd Ste Anal Busseth Saapell Guy Jane Lenox Mithbe Tide Gabo Lie Wel Walker Sagdun Ales TM. Pandot Mr. Turdall Non Jy Ray Cicero Faulley Wellington Reuben Ratitree San Jon N. M Eddie Maddox Maddox Sweetwater Okla Elmer Smith Eldin Smith Warren Wayne Johnson Henry Pit Kelton Robert Johnson Kenneth Johnson J. L. Tight Frank Light Kenton Nelson Burkburnett Texana Jones Jones G. L. Jones Kerryille

Miss Clovis Scott Hosts Friends Party at Home

Miss Clovis Scott entertained a group of friends Monday evening at her home. Guests included Edna Harper Edith Woods Edna Gopeland Mildred Ray Muriel Guthrie Edith Copeland Mary Lou Smith Pauline Brown Rath Brown Opal Pool Oqlene Harbin Maurine Tool Oletha Woods Helen Pierce Mary Nell Guthrie Christine Guthrie and many family friends.

Clovis Scott Loco Edna Harper Edith Woods Edna Gopeland Mildred Ray Muriel Guthrie Edith Copeland Mary Lou Smith Pauline Brown Rath Brown Opal Pool Oqlene Harbin Maurine Tool Oletha Woods Helen Pierce Mary Nell Guthrie Christine Guthrie James McClendon Jack Scott Elermin Belew J. D. Mer Clendon Wallace Geforth Leon McClenden Richaurd Scott Robert Helew Weldon Belew Hob Scott Jack Brown Garland Albert Graliv Belew Howard Elbert Clyde Towel Lloyd Clark Floyd Clark Lloyd Sharper Wiliam Flowers Clifton Brewer J.C. Scott Redman Stafford Joe Bailey Smith Y. P. Belew Doyle Guthrie Silas Crawford Ocie Scott Tawana Beth Valley Guthrie W. J Pool W. L. Woods J. C. Scott

D Young Family Reunion Marks 80th Birthday

J D Young celebrated his eighty birthday with a family reunion held Tuesday December 27 at the home of his daughter Mrs Stella West. The gathering featured a Lines and service arrangement of dry cipht candice and a blue in the afternoon. Attending were numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs Percy Reid Mr and Mrs Sam Young and others from Gould Wellington Wellington area and surrounding towns.

J. D. Young Stella Woat Mr. Young Silvia Bee Duars Koy Percy Re Sorted Oyd Nooml Ung Mer Wal Young Gould Okli Aan Mere Sam Youn Datuhte Bow Llouis Iey Young Wellington Eva George Eilenn Drickey Barbara Bess Stella West

Mrs Wynn Hosts Wilnuleer Group Christmas Party

Mrs AH Wynn entertained Wilnuleer young people with a Christmas party on Friday evening December 23 at her home. Guests enjoyed Chinese checkers and other games followed by refreshments served to Mary Duncan Ruth Jackson Lucille Jackson Hazel Robinson Fern Robinson Irene Jackson Beatrice Walters H L Duncan Norman Gleaton J C Hartman Royce Walters and Weldon Thomas.

AH Wynn Mary Duncan Ruth Jackson Lucille Jackson Hazel Robinson Fern Robinson Irene Jackson Beatrice Walters H. L. Duncan Norman Gleaton J. C. Hartman Royce Walters Weldon Thomas

Helma Lee Kelley Weds Shirley Kelly in Childress

Mr and Mrs D W Kelley announce the marriage of their daughter Helma Lee to Shirley Kelly of Wellington. The ceremony took place Sunday at 9 am at Childress Baptist Church with Rev Grant officiating. The bride wore royal blue taffeta and was joined by Velma Kelley and Roberta Collins. The couple will reside on the Kelly farm near Wellington.

D. W. Kelley Helma Lee Shirley Kelly Wellington Childress Baptist Church Grant Velma Kelley Roberta Collins

Marcella Shields Ends Holiday in Wellington with Parents

Misa Marcella Shields of Ama Fillo spent her holiday vacation in Wellington visiting her parents.

Misa Marcella Shields Ama- Fillo Wellington Troy Hill Clinton

Yarbrough Williams Wedding In Rolla Community

Miss Marion Aubrey Yarbrough wed in a December 26 ceremony at the home of Ree A L Eubanks in Rolla county. The bride, daughter of Mrs E Williams of Kaila, attended local schools and trained in Wellington. groom from Forestburg, Texas, plans to reside in Pearsburg. They traveled to Dallas for relatives then planned to settle in Pearsburg. Attendants included Wallace Orear and family members from the community.

Rolla Marion Wil- Aubrey Yarbrough Wis DL Yarbrough Forestburg Texas Paresbburg Poresburg Wellington Dallas Wallace O’rear A. Wallace William Margie Marie Barbara Bess O’rear Ralph Allday James Johnson Dovie McKnight Carl Johnson Beatrice McKnight Elsie Matthews Harry Evans Elmer Johnson Louise Wenten W. E. Williams Myrna John Williams

Mrs L Fortenberry Hosts Home Makers Christmas Party

Mrs. L Fortenberry hosted the Home Makers Class Christmas gathering at her home last Tuesday. Turkey dinner featured a program with devotional by Mrs Stella Mattox piano by Mrs John Harper origins of Christmas carols and carol singing. Attendees included Mrs Stella Mattox Mrs J M Stowell Mrs A C Williams and many others.

Home Makers Lee Fortenberry Stella Mattox John Harper J.M. Stowell A. C. Williams Frank Gallagher Bess Owens Minnie Dake Bert Starkey

Home Economics Tea Night At Wellington High

Wellington High School third year Home Economics class hosted a tea Tuesday evening December 20 in the Home Economics room. The candlelit room featured red and green decorations with a Poimsetta and cedar arrangement centerpiece. Miss Florence Langford performed accordion selections as guests attended a large list of students and staff.

Wellington High School Florence Langford Leota Finley Zonetta Moore Ola &. Killingsworth Faye Moore Nancy Sullivan Claudine Melton Betty Lou Blanton C. E. Roberts Clark Anderson Hattie D. Wells HW. Ball Ka Self J. W. Brookshear Laverne Tollison Florence Terry Dorothy D. McDowell Louise Seif Travis Tennison Mowile Braram Lola Mae Lindsey Lola Lee Lungino Mary Brown Ozette Jolly

Anniversary Dinner Honors Local Couples and Families

The Wellington Rebekahs held a Monday meeting with sixteen members present. A centerpiece was the thirty fifth wedding anniversary dinner for Lee and Richards and for Mr. and Mrs. Koen at the Lee home on Friday December 24. Guests included relatives and neighbors, with many attending Christmas dinner at the homes of local families.

Wellington C. W. Lee George Richards Ed Koen Lee Koen Clint Richards Benita M. B. Parrigan Joe Allen Cecil Arthur Lee Melvin Graham J. W. Neeley Neeley Mrs. Richards Mrs. Keen

Catherine Jolly Speaks At Samnerwood Missionary Society

Miss Catherine Jolly and Mrs. E. A. Peck spoke at the Samnerwood Missionary Society meeting held Monday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The program opened with a prayer by Mrs. Ike Rogers, who also gave the devotional. Jolly spoke on The Diary of a Traveling Missionary and Peck spoke on The Den. Attending were Mesdames Rogers Peck Berg and Jolly.

Miss Catherine Jolly A. Peck Samnerwood Missionary Society Ike Rogers Miss Jolly Mrs. Berg Vs. Peck Den the Rogers E. A. Peck Berg Mise Catherine Jolly

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Legion and Auxiliary Hightower Hall Aberdeen MUS James L. Light Chaoui Esa T.C. U. “Maid Perl Worth Frances Puster Fort Worth T. CU New Orleans Buster Davey O'Brien D. Young Mrs. Wynn Wilnuleer Group Wed Helma L. Kelley Childress L. Fortenberry Home Ec Clara Kesler Wichita Falls Business Richards Even Mrs. Jap Smithy Pinky Lodge A. A. Fulcher D. E. Hepler Melrose Hepler Fulcher G. D. Owen Hereford Owen Mark Anderson Richland C. BE. Beardsley Catherine Jolly W.M.S Samnerwood Duckworth Dot Pintos Pride Chase & Sanborn Pke Pure Maid
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