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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

2

Theatre magic discussed by Mrs Tubal Cain at club meeting

Mrs. Tubal Cain was guest speaker at the Domestic Science Club meeting on Thursday January 3. She spoke on Theatre Magic describing backstage work at West Texas State College and explained set building props and lighting. Officers elected for one year include Clyde Drake president Parris Wood vice president and Jerry Nix secretary treasurer. Attendees listed include Mrs. Orr Johnson Choice Drake Stevenson Deskins Wells Coleman Cain and Nix.

Tubal Cain Domestic Science Clinb Jerry Nix Cain Drama Department West Texas State College Clyde Drake Parris Wood Mmes. W. R. Orr J. F. Johnson Robert Choice Drake J. B. Stevenson Deskins Wells John Coleman Nix

Miss Linda Elbert Mid-Winter Bride Showered at Home

The bridal shower for Miss Linda Kay Elbert bride-elect of Dallas man Larry Sullivan was hosted at Mrs. Cecil Shanks home. Mrs. Howard Elbert and Mrs. Edward J. Sullivan Jr. assisted as relatives and guests enjoyed a candle and yellow rose centerpiece and silver service through 9 p.m.

Linda Elbert Cecil, Shanks Linda Kay Elbert Larry Sullivan Dallas Dickie Elbert James Braziel Pegey Shanks Mmes. Shanks Jimmie Kelso Earl Hunter Paul Brewer Travis Burke Ray Peeples Buster Hughs Elmer Hiett Shelton Nunnelley Ted Brock

1963 Officers Installed as HD Council Opens New Year

1963 officers of the Hins worth County Home Demonstration Council were installed January 14 with Mrs. David Peters as installing officer. New chairman is Mrs. Carl Crosnoe, vice chair Mrs. Cecil Masten, secretary treasurer Mrs. A. W. Lowrie, and reporter Mrs. Zook Thomas. Peters is THDA chairman for the county. Various program notes and upcoming trainings are announced, including a THDA meeting February 5 at Panhandle and a February 15 deadline for the Salt Fork Soil Conservation District Homemakers Award. The district council meeting is set for Fresno April 11 with speaker Mrs. L. M. Parker. The hospital Junior Auxiliary met January 8 to discuss volunteer duties and fundraising.

nHingsworth County Cecil Masten Thomas Dudley Thipps Alobert Bartenbruch Panhandle Fresno L. M. Parker The Cancer Society Masten Peters THDA

Births in Amarillo Wellington and St Joseph Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Blaustein of Amarillo welcome daughter Robin Ann born December 1 weighing seven pounds three ounces Mrs Blaustein formerly Mas Barbara Turner of Wellington A son Steven born January 11 to Mr and Mrs W D Vassey in St Josephs Hospital weighing four pounds five and a half ounces Lori Ann born January 13 to Mr and Mrs Carroll Watts in St Josephs Hospital weighing six pounds ten ounces Elizabeth Kay born January 14 to Mr and Mrs Uinton Brewer in St Josephs Hospital weighing seven pounds ten ounces

Robert Blaustein Amarillo Robin Ann Steven W. D. Vassey St. Joseph's Hospital Lori Ann Carroll Watts Uinton Brewer Elizabeth Kay At. Joseph's Hospital

B&PW Honors County Teachers At Annual Appreciation Dinner

Wellington’s Business and Professional Women’s Club opened 1963 with a January 8 dinner honoring county teachers. The event featured "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and "School Days" performances, with Mrs. John Coleman as guest speaker urging teachers be treated as partners with parents. Tables for four welcomed guests, and a long list of teachers attended the program and ceremony.

Wellington Business and Professional Women's Club Patsy Falk A. V. Lowrie Dudley Phipps Little Red Schoolhouse Cathy Singley Debbie Lewis Cathy Wolf Sandra McGill John Coleman Gorman Owens Ben Ratliff Charley Hill Mauie Coffee Lahanda Mayhugh

Make-up Lesson for FHA Girls in Wellington Chapter

Mary Graham reports on national goals for a state decree for members of the Wellington Future Homemakers Chapter. A presentation titled I More Charming You was given with Jan Glenn as makeup and hair styling model. Participants included Anna Kay Kelso Aleta Owens Vickie Allen and others as volunteers and honored guests.

Mary Graham Wellington

Mrs Crawford and daughter visit Irving parents

Mrs Don Crawford and her daughter Belinds of Irving stayed in town from Tuesday to Friday last week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A L Ellott. Crawford also traveled to Baltimore Maryland on a business trip for Texas Instruments during that period.

Don Crawford Belinds Irving A. L. Ellott Grawford Baltimore Texas Instruments

WMU Holds Mission Study at First Baptist Church

The Estelle Freeland Circle met Jan 14 at Ruth Wyrick’s home for mission study led by C. T. Hubbard with 11 members. The Mildred Crabtree Circle met at Claude Groves’s home for prayer-focused study with six members and one visitor. The Virginia McKay Circle met at J. J. Burt’s home for study taught by Oscar Peeples with eight members and one visitor, Mrs. Robert Young.

Estelle Freeland First Baptist Church Women's Missionary Union Ruth Wyrick C. T. Hubbard G. Finley Vada Vaughan J. L. Hays Mildred Crabtree Claude Groves M. L. Lynn Silas Crawford Virginia McKay J. J. Burt Oscar Peeples Henry Davidson Robert Young Charles, Cason Sr

Miss Hays WMU Hostess Night in Mary Nell Giles Circle

The Mary Nell Giles Circle of the Women’s Missionary Union met at Miss Larry Hays home on Monday night January 7. Eighteen members attended. The Royal Service program covered Enlarged Ministry. Mrs Rofax Sweat led prayer, Mrs Charles Cason Sr read the prayer calendar, and Mrs H L Jenkins prayed for missionaries. Miss Doris White offered the closing prayer. Texas rails mileage totals 16,473 miles, the highest of any state.

Mary Nell Giles Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Larry Hays Rofax Sweat Charles Cason Sr H. L. Jenkins Doris White

Jenkins Warrick Wedding Set for January 24

Friends are invited to the Jenkins Warrick wedding of Miss Linda Jenkins and Bill Warrick to be held Thursday January 24 at six o’clock in the evening at the First Methodist Church. The Rev Glenn Hickey will officiate and a reception will follow in the church parlor hosted by Mr and Mrs A L Jeskins. Mr and Mrs Velman Warrick are the bride’s parents.

Linda Jenkins Bill Warrick First Methodist ‘Church Glenn Hickey A. L. Jeskins Velman Warrick

Freshmen Plan Pancake Supper at Wellington High

The Freshman Class of Wellington High School will sponsor a pancake supper on Friday January 18 in the Wellington Community Building from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wellington High School Wellington

Former Legislator Named Texas Good Neighbor Chairman

Austin attorney J Manley Head, a former legislator and Texas Motor Bus Association executive, has become chairman of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission. He served four years in the House and in the Senate from 1936 to 1941.

Austin J. Manley Head Texas Good Neighbor Texas Good Neighbor Commission Head House of Representatives Senate Texas Motor Bus Association

Chiropractic Board Officers Named

New officers of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners were elected. Dr. G. M. Brassard of Beaumont was chosen as president, and Dr. Walter H. Fischer of Temple was named vice president.

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners G. M. Brassard Beaumont Walter H. Fischer Temple

Univ of Texas opens Ciencia research vessel at Port Aransas

Water research unit at UT, through the Institute of Marine Science, Port Aransas, operates the unusual Ciencia vessel. John McGill, treated for an eye ailment at the VA Hospital in Amarillo, is improving and hopes to be home soon.

Ciencia University of Texas The Institute of Marine Science At Port Aransas John McGill Veterans Administration Hospital Amarillo

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Linda Jenkins Bride Elect

Miss Linda Jenkins bride elect of Bill Warrick was honored at a Saturday shower January 12 at the Quail Homemaking Cottage. About 50 guests attended between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Hosts included Mrs. Herman Moreley and Mrs. Monty Mitchell with guests registered by Mrs. Denzil Lacy.

Linda Jenkins Bill Warrick Tenking Mira Velman Waroplek Dickie Bert Frances Warrick Rita Patterson Marty Beth Aaron Denzil Lacy Mmes Herman Moreley Kymn Carter Monty Mitchell Herman Belew Alfred Patterson A. L. Hillett Dick Sweat Minos Travis McGuire Alvin Horton Haskett Manuel D. ©. Lacy Tom Wilson

St Josephs Hospital Notes January admissions and patients

St Josephs Hospital records list numerous patients admitted January 7 to 22 across medical surgical obstetric and traumatic cases. Names include Mrs Joe Waller Dan Crawford Troy Marsh Simon Garza Dennis Carter Bruce Hite Wayne Gray Glenda Young Carroll Watts Ada Oliver and others with varying statuses and dates.

Joe Waller P. L. Bartlett Michael Karnes Gill Karnes Lubbock Dan Crawford C. A. Crawford Otto Buerger W. D. Dersey Troy Stephen Marsh Troy Marsh S. Hale Sr Simon Garza Dennis Allen Carter Elmer Carter Earl Jones Bruce Hite Wayne Gray W. D. Vassey Glenda Loan Young Glenn Young Carroll Watts Ada Mae Oliver Quinton Brewer Morris Barton W. E. Garrison Newt Trout Barney Walker King Howen Ellen Craven Jimmy Downe Jimmy Darrell Mian Doria White Fred Watkins Sam Kennedy

Old Folks Plan Campaign on Lawn Petition Signer

Texas legislators recalled a petition urging senior residents to camp on the Capitol lawn until pension raises. The printed petition was signed by Russell Jack Ballard who identified himself as president of the Good Citizens League of Texas in Wichita Falls.

Texas Russell Jack Ballard Good Citizens League of Taxas Wichita Falls

State deficit and local visits in Plainview and Clarendon

State Treasurer Jesse James reported the State General Revenue Fund at a 43 3 million dollar deficit on Dec 81 1962, 18 4 million higher than November. Ernest Harwell and Alvin Horton families attended the funeral of Henry K Reeves in Plainview. M B Parrigin and Cull Parrigin relatives visited Clarendon, noting the Parrigin forebears once lived there and he now faces health issues.

Jesse James James Ernest Harwell Alvin Horton Plainview Henry K. Reeves M. B. Parrigin Clarendon Cull Parrigin

Air conditioning reshapes Texas public schools

Texas Outlook notes air conditioning is the leading new development in Texas schools. It enables flexible building design, reduces external constraints, and supports innovations like compact schools such as Forest Park High in Beaumont. San Angelo’s Belaire Elementary, built in 1955, is cited as an early fully air conditioned Texas school.

Forest Park South Park Independent Beaumont Simont-Aquare Belaire San Angelo Texas G. B. Wadzeck Wadreck Andrews High School

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HD Council St. Joeph’s Hospital B. M. Sims Lur Verne Bennett Jan Glenn Rose Montgomery Anne Howard Linda Sikes Carolyn Christian Laquita Martin Patricia Anpg- Hin Anna Kay Kelso Bonnie Farrar 8. M. Sims B&pw Jack Davis A. A. McQueary Chester White J. L. Harper Bernice Welch Lewis Morris Oleta Burquist Herman Mosetey Jim Lowe Woodrow Wilson Sam Thompson And R. E.dwight Orville Cunningham Lynn Carter Selbam Rainey Jack Lowry Rufus Sweat Dee Coleman Byron Duncan Lowell Wells Louise Fulcher Guy Owens Ray Aselton Burn Handley Edith Jackson BR. H. Isbell Truman Estes Don Jones Lydia McPherson Steve Owens Raymond Patton Ernest. Harwell J. D. Aaron Calvin Aaron Rose Shadid WMU Miss Hays Town & Country Store Boys’ Shoes Side Square Texa Jenkins-Warrick Chiropractic Board Miss Jenkins Jack L. Rose Memphis Duncan Duncans 8Th St ENCO
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