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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

2

Fike and Hall wed in Salt Fork December ceremony

Miss Marcella Fike daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Fike and Clell Hall were married Saturday December 19 at 7 pm Rev Verdon Jones officiated. Attendants included Emanuel Reynolds Lena King Edith Hall Othar Winegeart and Alva Hall. The couple plans to reside in Salt Fork Community with many friends.

Marcella Fike C. A. Fike Salt Fork Clell Hall Vermon Jones Emanuel Reynolds Lena King Edith Hall Othar Winegeart Alva Hall Quail C. A. Hall Marella

B T U Young People Enjoy Xmas Party

The 15 and 16 year old members of the B T U Intermediates of the Baptist Church were entertained with a buffet supper in the church basement on Friday December 18. The Christmas spirit was in full sway during games and the basement was festively decorated. Miss Myra Hays and Mrs J O Wells, sponsors, were hosts for the evening. A large attendance and a jolly time were reported by Evalee Tate, reporter.

B. T. U. Intermediates The Baptist Church Myra Hays J. 0.Wells Evalee Tate

Clovis Scott Hosts Christmas Party at Home

Miss Clovis Scott entertained friends Wednesday evening December 23 with a party at her home. The group enjoyed games and a social evening. Attendees included Loyd Clark Jack Brown James McClendon Austin Williams Rodman Stafford Leon McClendon Clyde Howell J C Scott Howard Elbert Buddy Gibson J D McClendon Robert Fleming Garland Elbert Sammie Motsenbacker R P Scott and families Pauline Morris Lottie Clark Katherine Waldo Ruth Brown Jean Lockhart Beatrice Fletcher Onie D Smith and the hostess.

Clovis Scott Loyd Clark Jack Brown James McClendon Austin Williams Rodman Stafford Leon McClendon Clyde Howell J. C. Scott Howard Elbert Buddy Gibson J. D. McClendon Robert Fleming Garland Elbert Sammie Motsenbacker R. P. Scott Carl

Lynn Humphrey Hosts Friday Evening Party at Lillie

Miss Lynn Humphrey entertained the Lillie Community youngsters Friday night with a long party of games contests and refreshments including hot chocolate cake and candy The guest list featured many local youths and several couples accompanying the hostess to end the evening in cheerful socializing.

Charles Bob Snowden Tommie Allen Olyan Turner Joe Thomas Herman Mitchell Denzil Carreker Dan Moodie Wade Y. V Trenton Humphrey Crell Morgan Ivo Reynolds Les Royce Daves Bob Fike

Will Forbis Celebrates Seventy-First Birthday at Home

Mrs C A Kesler hosted a birthday dinner for her father Will Forbis at the Kesler residence. The celebration took place Sunday December 27 with attendees including Mr and Mrs Donald Black and their daughter Jo-Anne of Childress Mrs Tom Stansell of Ohid Mrs H S Black and 'hompson. arene Mr

C. A. Kesler

Holiday Season Dance Honoring Miss Winett Portwood

On Tuesday evening December 22 Mrs. A L Nowlin hosted a holiday season dance for her niece Miss Winett Portwood of Denton. Portwood was a house guest during the holidays. Attendees included several Misses and Messrs with Mrs Estella Cocke and Mr and Mrs A L Nowlin among the hosts and honorees.

A. L. Nowlin Miss Winett Portwood Denton Miss Portwood Mrs. Nowlin Nell Marie Watkins Leta Fern Wells Margaret Ann Fires Mary Frances Templeton Vernene Franks Ernestine Scott Johnye Lee Bariton Olivia Templeton Pauline Starr Dale Watkins Elmer Driskill Cliff Campbell Marshall Wells Elmer Knox Jones L. C. Hill Horace Small Bobo Castleberry Ralph Fulton Dan Howard Clifford Dickerson Winett Portwood Estella Cocke

Cecil Craven Hosts Family Reunion on Christmas Day

On Christmas Day Mr and Mrs Cecil Craven hosted relatives for a dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J R Miles, Mr and Mrs E E Miles, Mr and Mrs L C Craven and family of Wellington, Mr and Mrs W R Brewer of Midway, Mr and Mrs D E Simmons and children Richard Thelma Ruth and Mary Sue of Wichita Falls, Miss Wilma Cooper of Wellington.

Cecil Craven J. R. ‘Miles E. E. Miles L. C. Craven Wellington W. R. Brewer Midway D. E. Simmons Richard Thelma Ruth Mary Sue Wichita Falls Wilma Cooper

Christmas Party at Hightower Home

Mr and Mrs Bob Hightower hosted a Christmas gathering Tuesday December 22 with friends, games, a buffet supper of sandwiches cookies and hot chocolate, and gift exchanges from a decorated tree. Guests included Floy Kesler Rama Oleta Camp Eula Reynolds Anna Lou Brewster Othello Kesler Ozada Kesler Helen White Tom Birchfield Paul Birchfield J W White Billy Brewster Evelyn Brewster J B Wade Elton Kesler Grover Graham Orville Vaughan Austin White Wayne Reynolds LaVella Vaughan and Joyce Hightower.

Bob Hightower Floy Kesler Rama and Oleta Camp Eula Reynolds Anna Lou Brewster Othello Ozada Kesler Helen White Messrs Tom and Paul Birch

Wilnuler PTA Forms Neighborhood Literary Group

The Wilnuler Parent-Teacher Association organized a neighborhood literary society on December 23 at the school building. Officers elected include Mrs. M. C. Cleveland president T. J. Walters vice president Mrs. Journey Thomas secretary treasurer and Mrs. 8. B. Jackson reporter. The first program is set for December 31 followed by a watch party. Miss Oletha Vaughan visiting from Sanger and Mrs. Gladys Land of Lubbock attended weekend events.

Wilnuler Parent-Teacher Association H. L. Leach M. C. Cleveland T. J. Walters Journey Thomas 8. B. Jackson S. B. Jackson

Vera Nell Keller Weds Henry Gollihaugh Sunday

Miss Vera Nell Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs L S Keller of Salt Fork marries Henry Gollihaugh at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday December 27 at 9 45 am Rev J W Hawkins officiates Attendants Tiny Keller and C W Gollihugh The couple will reside in Salt Fork where the groom works a large four tier wedding cake and dinner followed the ceremony

Vera Nell Keller L. S. Keller Salt Fork Henry Gollihugh J. W. Hawkins Methodist Tiny Keller C. W. Gollihugh Herman Rogers L. J. Jones W. A. Gollihugh J. W. Gollihugh A. L. Gollihugh Kenneth Cass Carroll Jones Ross Gladney W. C. Jones Mia J. L. Gladney FE. L. Tarpley Davidson

Mrs Cleveland Hosts Wilmaker 4-H Club Girls Party

Mrs. W. C. Cleveland hosted a December 23 gathering for Wilmaker 4-H club girls and friends. Amusing games and a Christmas tree laden with gifts provided entertainment, with refreshments served to a list of attendees including Dorothy Wilson Margaret Ellen Cleveland Imadean Fielding Doris Null Mary Ellen Jackson Rhunell Fielding Catherine Baber Willie Mae Walters Ruth Jackson Louise Baber Estelle Thomas Dora Lou Hayhurst Irene Jackson Lucille Jackson Beatrice Walters Oneta Null Thelma Jackson Nona B Null Tlona Fielding Harold L Leach Jim Leach George Duncan Royce Walters Ray Null Frank Leach Olen Thomas T J Walters Ick Fielding Dale Fielding Keith Thomas John Duncan J D Duncan J C Hartman Mr Mrs John Hayhurst and Mr Mrs M C Cleveland.

Wilmaker 4-H Club W. C. Cleveland Dorothy Wilson Margaret Ellen Cleveland Imadean Fielding Doris Null Mary Ellen Jackson Rhunell Fielding Catherine Baber Willie Mae Walters Ruth Jackson Louise Baber Estelle Thomas Dora Lou Hayhurst Irene Lucille Jackson Beatrice Walters Oneta Null Thelma Jackson Nona B. Null Tlona Fielding Harold L. Leach Jim Leach George Duncan Royce Walters Ray Null Frank Leach Olen Thomas T. J. Walters Ick Dale Fielding Keith Thomas Jno J. D. Duncan J. C. Hartman John Hayhurst M. C. Cleveland

Dozier Bridge Club Holds Christmas Evening at Coleman Home

Mr and Mrs Wood Coleman hosted the Dozier Bridge Club Monday evening December 21 with Christmas motifs in decorations, tallies, favors and refreshments. After six auction games, prize winners were Mrs Harry Jones and Foy Brantley for high score and Mrs Raymond Powell for low. Participants included Mr and Mrs C H Caperton, Mr and Mrs Dee Coleman, Mr and Mrs Herschel Glass, Mr and Mrs Harry Jones, Mr and Mrs Foy Brantley, Mr and Mrs Raymond Powell, Robert Caperton, and the Colemans.

Wood Coleman Dozier Bridge Club Harry Jones Foy Brantley Raymond Powell C. H. Caperton Dee Coleman Herschel Glass Robert Caperton

Lone Mound Christmas Tree and Games Report

The Lone Mound Community held a schoolhouse Christmas program with all children remembered by Santa Claus. School closed for holidays and will resume December 28. Junior girls beat rival team 23 to 15 in a Friday night game. Lela boys defeated Lone Mound mixed 36 to 14. Lela senior girls topped Lone Mound 36 to 8. Mr and Mrs Fincy and Sonny will spend Christmas in Lelia Lake.

Lone Mound Santa Claus Lela Fincy Sonny Lelia Lake

Jack Vaughan Is Bride Of Paul Bell Christmas Eve

Miss Rose Strecker hosted a dinner at Mrs. E N Lewis home on Tuesday. Guests included Olivia Templeton Leta Fern Wells Margaret Ann Fires Linna Mae Thompson Nell Marie Watkins Vernene Franks and Floyd Dickey.

Rose Strecker E. N. Lewis Olivia Templeton Leta Fern Wells Margaret Ann Fires Linna Mae Thompson Nell Marie Watkins Vernene Franks Floyd Dickey

Christmas Party Hosted by Miss Annalu Harper

Miss Annalu Harper entertained Tuesday afternoon December 29 with a Christmas party at her home. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Darvin Nix and Mrs. Harold Watkins. A lace cloth covered the dining table with a bouquet of poinsettias. Refreshments followed the games. Attendees included Elizabeth Gillentine Margaret Hix Mary Frances Templeton Dorothy Margaret Cocke Mary Lewis and Mesdames Joe Coleman Jimmie Gillentine Merle Cayton Amarillo J. W. Wells Clyde Drake Harold Watkins Darvin Nix and the hostess. Christmas Eve at 2 o'clock Miss Jack Vaughan became the bride of Paul Bell in Amarillo.

Annalu Harper Darvin Nix Harold Watkins Elizabeth Gillentine Margaret Hix Mary Frances Templeton Dorothy Margaret Cocke Mary Lewis Jimmie Gillentine Merle Cayton Amarillo J. W. Wells Clyde Drake Jack Vaughan Paul Bell Hodges E. T. Vaughan Wellington The Canyon Training School Judy Bell Quail Wellington High School Shamburger Lumber Company

Mrs W S White Honored On Eighty Fourth Birthday

Mrs. W. S. White celebrated her eighty fourth birthday at her home near Wellington Sunday December 27. She has used a wheelchair for years and has made about one hundred twenty five quilts. Attendees included her sons W. S. White and F. L. White of Wellington, sister Mrs. Tom Starkey, eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and friends from Wellington Reed Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Also noted were attendees at the Amarillo Kerrville football game in Amarillo including Pink Sullivan and sons Henry and James Lee O'Neil Dan Howard and others.

W. S. White Wellington Hale Center C. W. Harkleroads Chub White Littlefield Kelly Joanna Peggy Lee Virginia Nell White Fred Cox Reed Oklahoma Scott Burcham Reed Oklahoma Grace Burcham Hinton Pearl Burcham el Reno Mable Doris Burcham White Flat Ruth Joy Dudek Roosevelt Arendale Vaughan Oleta Rama Walter Camp D. C. Camp Dorothy Fern Callie Jean Huffman Tom Starkey Amarillo Pink Sullivan and Sons Henry and James Lee O'Neil Dan Howard Deskins Wells Mary Frances Templeton Olivia Templeton Roy Horn

Roundup: Christmas tree event and community gatherings

Roundup notes a school Christmas tree event with toys and a pleasant program. It lists residents visiting relatives, Christmas dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. 4H Johnson, and several local families sharing holidays. Several residents plan moves to New Mexico and visits among families are described.

Bud Winters I. T. Judd K. E. Johnson

Mrs Top Patterson Hosts Christmas Dinner for Relatives

Mrs Top Patterson entertained relatives with a Christmas dinner at her home on Thursday. Out-of-town guests included Mrs A C Muncie, Mr and Mrs Bill Tarter and daughter Mona Jean, Mr and Mrs A M Bishop, Roxy Anna Bailey and Wanda Hazel Horn of Hedley, Mr and Mrs Haskell Muncie and son Robby of Medley, Mr and Mrs Dick Bain and children of Clarendon, Mrs Dewey Adair of Hobbs New Mexico, and the hosts.

Top Patterson A. C. Muncie Bill Tarter Mona Jean A. M. Bishop Roxy Anna Bailey Wanda Hazel Horn Hedley Haskell Muncie Robby Medley Dick Bain Clarendon Dewey Adair Hobbs N. M

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Humphrey Will Forbis Hightower Wilnuler Parent-Teacher Association Oletha Vaughan Sanger John Vaughan Gladys Land of Lubbock Miss Villa Mae. Wilkinson Henry Gollihaugh Mrs. Cleveland Coleman Mrs. I. J. Demmer Mary's Lamb Misa Winifred Small Texas State College For Women CSA Robin Clint C. Small College Aliss Small E. Ho Small Thomas W. Johnson Irman Waller New Mexico Frank Wilson Say Woody Wilson Briscoe Dave Brewer Tre Wilburn Ira Wilburn Brewer Ray Walker John Walker Jack Parker Lewis Green Mrs. Top Patterson Rinso Packkag E
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