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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
3
Two county officials, district clerk Mrs. Lora Lowing and Justice of the Peace Judge Raymond Horton, were honored Monday December 31 at 5 p.m. in the home demonstration office with refreshments and gifts. Courthouse staff and guests attended, including Judge Horton and Mrs. Lowing, along with many named attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Handley were feted at a Sunday dinner marking their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosted by their children Douglas Handley of El Paso and Mrs. James J. Henry Sr. of Rockford, Washington, the event drew relatives and highlighted the couple’s community service with Primitive Baptist church, the American Legion and Fire Department.
Mrs I Stephens and Mrs W F Howard hosted a reception at the Gullihugh residence in Quail to mark the 38th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Gullihugh. A tiered cake topped by a bride and groom highlighted the table as crystal and silver decor adorned the room. Guests included Larry Gollihugh Eugene Vernon W F Howard Jr Bill Howard Kelly Howard Dub Gollihugh Paul Gollihugh and the honored couple.
The Tome of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Berton hosts a holiday reunion with numerous family members visiting from Stinnett Hollis Brownfield and Clayton Amarillo Port Sill Mount Ida and North Texas State University. Relatives include J M Strong Carl Depue Bill Depue Charles Duke Cecil Duke and others sharing Christmas week.
Dr and Mrs John D Cole of Auburn announce the birth of their daughter Susan Kay on December 18 weighing eight pounds eleven ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Des Coleman of Wellington and Mrs Bill Burden of Shamrock.
Following the December 22 wedding of Betty Moseley to Dick Elbert in Quail, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Moseley hosted a buffet dinner for out of town relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moseley and Brenda of Tell, Rev. and Mrs. James Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Newsam of Lubbock, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie George of Canyon, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moseley and Cristy of Wellington.
The Mildred Crabtree Circle met at Mrs. Slay's home for a prayer calendar program with Mrs. Lynn leading. Virginia McKay Circle gathered at Mrs. Porter’s for December 31 prayer and calendar readings. Betty Tennison Circle met at Mrs. Sullivan's with Calender of Prayer readings and program supervision. Sister Freeland Circle held at the church with Mrs. Lowrie as hostess. Visiting couples from Seattle and San Antonio joined family at holiday gatherings, including a Golden Wedding anniversary in Floydada.
Miss Pauline Browning and Harold Yeager were married in a quiet 8 p.m. ceremony Saturday December 22 at the Church of Christ in Shamrock. The bride wore a brown brocade suit with beige accessories and white carnation corsage. Attendants included Cecil Browning and Mrs. Browning. The couple planned a brief wedding trip to Dallas and now reside in Wellington where the bride works at The Toggery and the groom at Clark Chevrolet.
Mr and Mrs J A Killian were honored on their golden wedding with an open house in Fresno Sunday December 30 hosted by their son and daughter in law J B Killian. About a hundred friends attended as pom pom chrysanthemums and crystal decor highlighted the reception. Granddaughter Vicki Killian assisted with the cake and gifts were displayed by Vicki Glenn. The couple, born in Arkansas, moved to Texas then Loco area in the early century and were married December 29 1912 in Loco. They have one son J B Killian and three grandchildren Granvel Vicki and Gary. active in First Methodist Church.
The VFW and Auxiliary hosted a family Christmas social with gifts for two needy families. Hosts Measra and Mines led a large gathering including Mrs Jones Auxiliary president and numerous named attendees. Visitors in WH Kutch’s home and other local residences joined holiday greetings and gift exchanges.
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