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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

2

Price-Dickson Wedding Held At Bride's Home

Miss Lhta Price daughter of Mrs Minnie Wood Price of Springfield wed Maurice Dickson son of Mr and Mrs J A Dickson of Wellington. The ceremony Sunday December 26 at 10 am in the bride’s mother's home with Rev John R Lockhart officiating. The couple left for a south Texas honeymoon and plan to live in Wellington.

Lhta Price Minnie Wood Price Springfield Maurice Dickson J. A. Dickson Wellington John R. Lockhart North Texas State Teachers College South Texas

Christmas Party For Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club celebrated Christmas at the home of Mrs. W. C. Ketner on December 21. A brief meeting elected Mrs. A. B. Shaw as kitchen demonstrator for 1958 and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served to members and guests. the first meeting for 1938 is set for January 4 at Mrs. J. D. Jenkins’ home.

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club W. C. Ketner A. B. Shaw S. D. Shaw Dottie Fieteer Durwood Willingham J. J. Jenkins Ebner Smith W. H. Moody Ike Rogers Eva Arlis Ketter W.C. Ketner J. D. Jenkins

Stubblefield Family Reunion Held Christmas Day

The J. M. Stubblefield family gathered at Clarendon in Mrs. Tom Goldston’s home for a Christmas reunion. It was the first time the entire family met in twelve years, with eight children and six grandchildren present among attendees including Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stubblefield and relatives from White Deer Littlefield McLean Groom Wellington and Clarendon.

J. M. Stubblefield Clarendon Tom Goldston Myr W. J. Stubblefield White Deer Art Knarpp Littlefield BR. EB. Stubblefield Dwight Stubblefield McLean John Frasier Margaret Groom Jon Stubblefield, Jr Wellington James Stubblefield

Abra Club Ladies Honor Husbands at Christmas Dinner

Abra Club members honored their husbands with a Christmas dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bradley Wednesday evening. A delicious meal followed the Abra Community Christmas tree. Attendees included numerous local couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pharis, and others.

Abra Club Pat Bradley Bradley Abra Fred Bradley A. C. Pharis L. T. Cornell Joe Laycock Wayne Laycock John Everetts Frank Mayo Ott. Clay W. W. Breeding John Groves George B Groves Guy Beasley A. J. Laycock Shamrock Loy Harvey Gus Gooch

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs F Campbell in Purvis Home

Mrs F Campbell formerly Miss Sue Vaughan was feted at a Swearingen community school shower last Tuesday afternoon December 22 with a Christmas tree gifts from Santa Claus. Pupils and friends attended and presented a framed picture while a long guest list included D M Jarrell L Yarborough J Y Skaggs E T Vaughan and several others.

Frank Campbell Purvis Swearingen Santa Claus Campbell Sue Vaughan Mesdames D. M. Jarrell L. ¥. Yarbrough J. Y. Skaggs Frank Frair E. T. Vaughan Paul Bell Tom Parker L. B. Atkinson J. W. Atkinson Joe Childress Ruby Knowles Opal Huffman Jesse E. Purvis Misses Emajo Anthony June Jarrell Johnny Ruth Yarbrough Alta Atkinson Neva Atkinson Odell Anthony

Dorothy Riggs Hosts Holiday Party With Friends

Dorothy Jane Riggs entertained on Wednesday evening December 22 at her parents home. The event included games and contests with prizes awarded to Pollyanna O'Neil and Robert Lewis in one contest and Nancy Sullivan in the New Year Frolic. Attendees included Pearl Ball Turner Melon Nancy Sullivan and others.

Dorothy Jane Riggs Howard Riggs Pollyanna O’neil Robert Lewis Nancy Sullivan Pearl Ball Turner Melon L. E. Gribble, Jr Helen Jo Berry Gene Manzer Joe Ham Faye ‘Moore Buddy

Christmas Dinner Party in Johnson at Roundup

Mr and Mrs Warren FE Johnson hosted a Christmas dinner and tree for guests including Wayne Johnson and family James Light and family Aberdeen Henry Pipetrack family Kelton Robert N Johnson and families Aberdeen Kenneth Johnson and family Meg Frank Light and family Midway Clay Wilson and James Shaw Aberdeen.

Warren FE. Johnson Beuests Wayne Johnson James Light Aberdeen Henry Pitpeack Kelton Robert N. Johnson Kenneth Johnson iMeg Frank Light Midway Clay Wilson James i Shaw

Carter-Wyatt Wedding Solemnized In Hollis

Miss Willie Garter and L A Wyatt, both of this county, were married Christmas Eve in Hollis. Rev J H McCuistion officiated at the McCuistion home. Attendants were Miss Huetta Glover and Miss Mildred Glover of Dodson. The couple will reside east of Wellington.

Willie Garter L. A. Wyatt Hollis J. H. McCuistion McCuistion Huetta Glover Mildred Glover Dodson Fresno Wellington

Holley Family Reunion Held In Hollis

Mr and Mrs W R Foster hosted a Hollis family reunion on Sunday December 26 with all children grandchildren and a great grandchild present. Attendees included FR P Carson family O Q Holley Harmon Foster and family L A Dennis and family Howard and family Richard Vallance and daughter Amos Walker and others.

W. R. Foster Hollis FR. P. Carson O. Q. Holley Harmon Foster Wellington L. A. Dennis Memphis Howard Greenwood Brownfield Richard Vallance Hedley Amos ‘Walker W. Re. Foster

Miss Goodwin and Arvel Schoonover wed in Shamrock

Miss Mattie Goodwin daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Goodwin of Hackberry and Arvel Schoonover of Hackberry were married in Shamrock December 25 at 3 oclock. The ceremony was performed by Minister S A Ribble of Shamrock Church of Christ. Attendants were Miss Florence Schoonover and RE P Schoonover. The couple will relocate to California after the first of the year.

Mattie Goodwin J. W. Goodwin Hackberry Arvel Schoonover Shamrock S. A. Ribble Church of Christ Florence Schoonover RE. P. Schoonover Fpf M. Schoonover Harkberry Schol Brawley Ifornia California

Lee Harris Hosts U S Class Party For Rolla Sunday School

Lee Harris entertained the Rolla Community Junior and Primary Sunday School Classes on Friday evening December seventeen. Gifts were drawn and placed on the Christmas tree for each guest. After games the children roasted weiners and enjoyed chocolate and cake. Santa handed out gifts to numerous named attendees and hosts included Mr and Mrs Lee Harris.

Mors Lee Harris Rolla Weiner Santa Ruby Rohan Cornelius Jean Welly Elizabeth Jievid Cooper BR oLithodes Macie Carrie Joe Mannie Hawkinks Dan Nel Phillip Trew Barbara Hess Wilkins Marie Barbara Bess O'Rear Mary Frank Abney Billie Jon Parris Lora Francis Jonas Daha Trew Covelins Coan W.O. Hartman Marl Abney Hawkins Al.Aubanks Carl Abney Tralph Messer

Mrs Jim Light Hosts Aberdeen Ladies Christmas Meeting

The Aberdeen Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs. Jim Light on December 16. Leader Mrs. J Jenkins led a brief program with Mahaffey speaking on The Star of Bethlehem and Light singing Born in the Manger. A farewell shower honored Mrs. John Aaron and Mrs. John Bishop. Leon Blowstein visits Houston mother.

Ladies Missionary Society of Aberdeen Jim Light J. Jenkins Mahaffey Star of Bethlehen Light Manger John Aaron L. A. Mauser Jenkins John Bishop Hose Bert Shaw E. Smith G. E. Jones Bud Manger Durward Willingham J. G. Mahaffey Jno Aaron Dud Shaw J. D. Jenkins Kenton Nelson Allie ‘Willingham Dollie Fletcher Kenneth Johnson Bishop

Huffman Family Hold Reunion During Holidays

Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Huffman brought together all their children and grandchildren. The day featured a morning of reminiscence, a bountiful feast, and afternoon group photos with attendees including the Harris, Shumate, Wilkins, Keller, Hamp ton, and other families from Wellington, Melrose, Amarillo, and nearby areas.

W. V. Huffman Lee Harris Wellington Rey Shumate Z. R. Shumate Melrose NJCAL Lene Shumate Amarillo Alten Wilkins Daghter Albert Keller Ada Wiking 4. C. Hampton

Mrs. Lee Roark Hosts Club Christmas Party

The last meeting of the year for the Foutie Theme Temonstration Cluh was held at Mrs. Lee Roark’s home with a Christmas party and a heavily laden Christmas tree. Attendees included Mesdames Jolley Thompson Rog ers Melton Rountree Jess Deer Starr Feeree Peer Simpson Tucker McWhirter J. J Talley Miss Margaret Maser and the hostess.

LILLIE By ZELMA HALL LILLIE

Church services were well attended both morning and evening. The piece lists social visits and dinners among local residents including Fubanks Bowie Cunningham and Cantrell families with names and locations. Singing attracted crowds Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

Fubanks Bowie C. &. Graham Roy Cunningham Mad. Lane R. Farrar D'Ett Lue Cantrell O. M. Hall Zelma Jor Tom Dobbs A. ©. Sweatt John Collier Joe Dorothy Bynum D’ett Farrar LiNie Cantrell Jack Black Lola Mae McMinn Nora Lowe D. Burkhatter D. Burkhatter Spent Saturday With Mrs. Burkhater Duke Lawton Robinson Arthur Robinson Eva Thurman C. E. Hall Wayne Brooks Buster Woodman Nelda Joyce Sylvester Bell Fred Bell Mr. Black Hedrick Oklahoma Mildred Chamblies Memphis

J. W. Loter Family Reunion on Christmas Day

The J. W. Loter family reunited on Christmas Day for the first time in ten years. Six children attended along with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Loter marking their thirty eighth wedding anniversary and Alen Joter’s birthday. Attendees included John Wink Ola Allen Margaret Wesley Loter and others.

J. W. Loter Alen Joter John Loter Wink Ola Loter Oklahoma City Allen Loter Lubbock A. %. Hays Wellinon Margaret Loter Wesley Loter Wellington A. Z. Hays Carolyn Galen Mays H. A. Holcomb Carter Torothy Sam

Christmas and family visits across Parker Erath counties

Dozier family notes another Christmas and birthday for Jesus with well wishes. Mentions relatives traveling to Parker and Erath Counties for the holidays and visits from Albuquerque, Abilene, Shamrock, Wellington, Tucumcari, Altus, and Wink communities along with newborn birth announcements and holiday gatherings.

James Murry Johnnie Biggers Jeff Parker Erath Marvin Caperton Albuquerque N. M Caperton Phillips Fay Brantley Brantley Abilene Ernest Schauber Wheeler Roy Billingsley Whe Ward Shamrock W.L. van FR Caperton Myre C. TH. Caperton Acson Helvie Caperton Helvie Arial Cape Jimmie Threcknoef Berger Threckmorton Ben Newer Apes John Coleman iChanning W. W. Breeding Seleman Wellington Clyde Walfer Santa Me New Mosics W. OL. van Alford McCrackin Altus Oklahoma J. W. Sechrist John McCraeckin Joe Bell Duckworth Abi- Jene Foyantley Arch Murry Tucumcari New Mexico Murry G. W. Jones A. J. Shields Shields Herschel Johnson W. D. Johnson Mountain View Jack Harris Wink Texas Xmas Moss Farmer

Prebble Green Marries At Parents Home

Miss Margaret Price and James Jack Key wed in Wellington with only close family present. Rev Reve Goodwin officiated at 2 45 PM at the Goodwin home. The couple plans Wellington as their future home.

Mrs Ben Hurst Hosts Dorcas Class Christmas Program

Mrs Ben Hurst entertains the Dorcas Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church with a devotional, a Christmas program of music and readings, and a refreshment service. Participants include Helores Somerville, Donald Frank Goforth, and numerous attendees from Vale Center and area relatives.

Dorcas First Methodist Church Ben Hurst Hurst Helores Somerville Donald Frank Goforth Santa Mesdames Lealie Wooldridge Matlas Jon Thompson Paul Taree Timm Tine Row Bart Gaferth Dennis Cocke Moe Samereitle Saute Ren Aliesd Little Miester Semereile Frank Geforth

Payne Family Reunion Brings Joy After Twenty Years apart

Mr and Mrs J W Payne gathered the entire clan for a Christmas reunion marking two decades since the last family gathering. Attendees included Roy Dobie Tererhy Nell and others from Oltem Caubhek El Paan and Sa fred Payne, plus Katholeen Toy and Bully Towne in Texa Tech training, as relatives shared holiday dinners and stories at the Payne home in Woellington.

J. W. Payne Woellington Payne Home Agi Roy Dobie Tererhy Nell Toy Oltem H. Singles Caubhek Ard Merle Cie Katholeen Toy Whe Baylor Food Deltas Bully Towne Texa- Tech Ste Eddie Rerith Christine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stubblefield Mrs. F. Campbell Dorothy J. Riggs Johnson I Carter-Wyatt Holley Wilson Russell Miss Goodwin and A. Schoonover U. S. iSlass Leon Blowstein Houston Huffman Mrs. Lee Roark Lillie Zelma Hall Dozier Cochran Prebble Green Margaret Price J. Key Tuedsay Pearl Price James Jack Key Reve Goodwin Goodwin Shinnery School Key Hame We Green Odessa Green Guy N. Worst Russell Praughan’s Business College Wichita Palls R. H. Templeton Moss, Brown and James Camanche Odeges Mrs. Ben Hurst Mas. AL OR. Dammy Vale Center Mes Teng Mire Billie Voen Brickey Anisidiite Mise Mary Ruth Curl Payne Meat Department
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