Allen-Wilson family reunion gathers in Lubbock
Descendants of Earl and Mae Beth Allen and Tom and Bess Wilson met in Lubbock for a multi day reunion at Marjorie Wilson Barnes home June 27 28 and 29. Attendees included Martha Allen Don Tarver Pat Phillips Shay Wallace and many others. six daughters grew up on the family ranch in west Collingsworth County with roots tracing to Jody J. and Willie Wilson who moved from Corsicana to Memphis in 1912. The event featured golf croquet swimming and a catered lunch and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Mae Beth Allen
Tom
Bess Wilson
Lubbock
Marjorie Wilson Barnes
Allens
Wilsons
Collingsworth County
Mae Beth
Jody J
Willie Wilson
Memphis
Corsicana
Quail
Martha
Jan Allen
Barbara
Marjorie
Elizabeth
Sue Wilson
Jan Allen Whelan
Miscellaneous honors Leslee White Wood bridal shower
A bridal shower for Leslee White Wood was hosted at Mrs. Andy Henard's home on Saturday July 12 1997. Guests registered with Tracey Davis while hostesses Mrs. Henard and Mrs. Rodney White welcomed the honoree and Mrs. Joe Wood mother of the bridegroom. Christy Howard and Sandie Cantu served guests cookies punch and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslee White Wood
Andy Henard
Henard
Wood
Rodney White
Joe Wood
Christy Howard
Sandie Cantu
Bridal Shower Honors Bride With Hunter Green Burgundy Theme
About 100 guests attended a bridal shower at White Wood with hunter green and burgundy colors. Silver table decor completed the arrangements. Hostesses included Mmes. Andy Howard Earl Lynn Bartlett Leamon Bawcom Andy Bell Kent Clark Dudley Coleman Mmes. Sandy Covey Dennis Cudd Dark Green Billy Howard Johnny Howard Barry Long Don Reeves Mmes. Lonnie Roberson Adolph Schmidt Reggie Souder Bill Spillman Rusty Statham Bruce Ward and Nicky Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmes
Andy Howard
Earl Lynn
Bartlett
Leamon Bawcom
Andy Bell
Kent Clark
Dudley Coleman
Sandy Covey
Dennis Cudd
Billy Howard
Johnny Howard
Barry Long
Don Reeves
Lonnie Roberson
Adolph Schmidt
Reggie Souder
Bill Spillman
Rusty Statham
Bruce Ward
Nicky Watts
Clay family gathers in Lubbock for Lena Clay Young birthday
Members of the T M Clay family meet at the Villa Inn Motel in Lubbock on Friday and Saturday July 11 and 12 to celebrate the family bond and Lena Clay Young s 99th birthday. Attendees include numerous relatives from Brownfield Hedley Wellington Quail Brownfield Redding Amarillo Lubbock and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Montgomery
Katie Ann Clay
Villa Inn
Lubbock
Lena Clay Young
Brownfield
T. M
Katie Clay
Thomas Montgomery Clay
Katie Ann Dodson
William Henry
Bill) Clay
Hastietine
Hassie
Clay Arnold
Mary Adelle Clay
Burdine
Cora Bell Clay
Alta Lee Clay Tyler
Elbert Terrell
Dock) Clay
Grace Shirley Clay O'Hair
James Herbert
Horace Wilson Clay
Ola Mae Clay
Smith
Crosby
Stewart Adrian Clay
Alvie
Wanda Clay
Hedley
Keith
Leslie
Jason Neill
Clay
Cliff
Cynthia Neill
Mildred
Loyd Langley
Wellington
Avgrilla
Delbert White
Quail
Roy Mack
Lois Walker
Silverton
Addierene
Joe Mickels
Santa Maria
Eric
Janette Kiesow
Withall
Geneva
Almos Neill
Johnnie Buck
Redding
Louise
Delbert Timmons
Farnsworth
Richard Buck
Katye Rhoads
Turner Family Visit Noted in Modesto and Durant Home
Visiting in the home of Ray Turner on Thursday, July 10, were Kathleen Turner Mitchell of Modesto, California, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Turner of Durant, Oklahoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker E. Turner of DeKalb. They are the remaining four children of Charles Wesley and Lula Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Turner
Kathleen Turner Mitchell
Modesto
Jack Turner
Durant, OK
Parker E. Turner
DeKalb
Charles Wesley
Lula Turner
Honest Feedback From Any Source Proves Difficult
Franklin P. Jones notes that candid criticism is toughest to accept when it comes from relatives friends acquaintances or even strangers, highlighting the universal challenge of facing truth from diverse sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Jones
Marriage of Jane Thomas and Don Manuel in Wellington
Jane Thomas and Don Manuel united in marriage on June 21 at the First Baptist Church Wellington. The double ring ceremony was performed by Reverend Johnny Tims, with extensive floral decor and a reception in the church parlor. The bride, daughter of Mrs. J. M. Orr and the late Dr. J. M. Orr, wore a white linen suit for the event. the groom is the son of Mrs. S. H. Manuel and the late S. H. Manuel. Post ceremony, the couple and guests were hosted by family. honors included music by Mrs. Eddie Maxwell and songs by Kendal Manuel and Kristin Bowen. The bride's table featured a pink and white wedding cake. trip to the Bahamas followed. The couple’s professional backgrounds are noted: Mrs. Manuel is a Wellington Elementary School teacher and Mr. Manuel is a retired Wellington postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Thomas
Don Manuel
First Baptist Church
Wellington
Johnny Tims
J. M. Orr
S. H. Manuel
Jamie Langford
Jamie Bowen
Claude
Larry Wright
Eddie Maxwell
Kendal Manuel
Kristin Bowen
Lynda Davis
Amarillo
Lynn McLain
Phoenix
Allison Manuel
Kari Bowen
Bahamas
Manuel
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Descendants of Burdine Family Meet in Hedley Reunion
The Burdine descendants gathered at Hedley Senior Center on Saturday July 5 1997 to reminisce and reconnect. The reunion included many family members from Texas and California and recognized Stephen Almvie Burdine and Levicia Avyrilla Daniell’s marriage on November 9 1890 and their 12 now-deceased children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Burdine
Hedley Senior Center
Stephen Almvie Burdine
Levicia Avyrilla Daniell
Darrell Burdine
Anna Belle Burdine Baggett
George Woodard Burdine
Walter Fletcher Burdine
Effie May Burdine
Alfred Eloy Burdine
Mary Edna Burdine Clay
Alvie Ray Burdine
Lou Ellen Burdine Williams
Luther Jackson Burdine
Thelma Ruth Burdine Bidwell
Mildred
Loyd Langley
Wellington
Ava
Bob Berry
Throckmorton
Cliff
Johnnie Buck
Redding
Joe and
Addierene Mickels
Santa Maria
Alvie Clay Surprised on 70th Birthday Reunion
S A Burdine organized a reunion with Garrett and Tyler from Stanton and Jennifer Carson from Quail. Saturday afternoon relatives and friends gathered to surprise Alvie Clay to celebrate his 70th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Jill
Cody Christian
San Antonio
Ben
Paula Carson
Quail
Alvie
Wanda Clay
Hedley
Gail
Landry
Logan Burdine
Arlington
Stephen Carson
Amarillo
Anthony
Trish Carson
Dalhart
Steve
Diane Burdine
Tom Bean
Judy Flowers
Whitesboro
June Hough
Alvarado
Katie Burdine
Lesa
Pamela
Jennifer Greer
McLean
Euil
Lois Fulton
Don
Karen
Fulton
Garrett and
Tyler
Stanton
Jennifer Carson
Alvie Clay
Brunch Honors Mindi Watts Bride Elect
A bridal brunch at Mrs. Charles R. Pendleton’s home on Saturday July 5 1997 honored granddaughter Mindi Watts bride elect of Levi Carter. Guests enjoyed a pancake breakfast on the deck with tropical plants and fresh flower centerpieces while sharing memories of the bride. Alicia McKinley of Amarillo provided hair and makeup for the bridal party. Attendees included Joanna Lambert Joie Campbell Shannon Brown Sarah Jaeger Kimi Copeland Tasa Watts Tanja Watts Misti Watts Jennifer Pendleton Melissa Hmielewski Mitzi Watts Charle Watts Rhae Harris Gina Harris Czrena Watts Ms. McKinley the honoree and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Pendleton
Mindi Watts
Levi Carter
Alicia McKinley
Amarillo
Joanna Lambert
Joie Campbell
Shannon Brown
Sarah Jaeger
Kimi Copeland
Tasa Watts
Tanja Watts
Misti Watts
Jennifer Pendleton
Melissa Hmielewski
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Reports 310 Volunteer Hours
Members convened at the post home for the July 1, 1997 meeting led by Esta Glenn. Reports were approved, pins sold for cancer aid, and a cemetery donation made in memory of Marie Ball. Attendance gift went to Rita Lowrie. July 15 social hosts named. plans discussed for the July 17 18 driving seminar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Post Home
Esta Glenn
Cemetery Association
Marie Ball
Babe Leach
Rita Lowrie
Joe
Betty Tipton
Pauline Masten
Louise Armstrong
Leta Neeley
Corene Childress
Laverne Hughs
Ruby Dell Pitts
Elnora Kujawski
Garth Abernethy
Betty Winslett
Betty Harman
Bobbie Rhodes
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Allen-Wilson
Don Tarver
Carol
Pat Phillips
Shay Wallace
Seattle
Donna
Jim McNabb
Kyle
Brent Brown
Liberty Hill
Jodi
Brett Whelan
Ellinwood
Larry
Carol Clawson
Frank Coleman
Taylor
Sarah Coleman
Mansfield
Marjorie Barnes
Kirk Blomen
Mexico
Missouri
Walt
Jacki
Jeremy Barnes
Plano
Joe Barnes
Lake of the Ozarks
Bobbi Arnold
Colombia
John Bransford
Hilary
John
Colleen Bransford
Shreveport
Lissa
John Phillips
Marietta
Sue
Denzil Lacy
Dena
Andrew
Braden Duncan
Dru
Joshua Lacy
Fort Worth
Leslee
Tracey Davis
T. M. Clay
Sacramento
Jon-Mac Edwards
Dwayne
Kay Young
Kristan
Aurora
Cindy Looney
Grant Looney
Rita Maxwell
Tulsa
James
Jamesie Colson
James Long
Bryne Long
Vickie
Mike
Michele
Vikki Penix
Yukon
Frankie
Travis Pharr
Denver City
Marita
Daniel Burton
Snyder
Gabe
Clint Neill
Mara
Korbin Hranac
Melissa Young
Dallas
Methodist Church Community Praise & Gateway Singers
First Christian Church
Dave McSpadden
Ellison Park
Family of God
Firet Christian Church
Gateway Singers
Society News
Mrs
Haley
Corey Manuel
Colton Dettle
Joey Manuel
Jerry Bowen
Terry Manuel
Shelly Thomas
Holly Thomas
Mr. Manuel
Business
Wichita Falls
Darrell
Eugenia Blair
Peggy
Lynn Dawson
Rowena Montgomery
Elsie Burdine
Katrina Rhoads
Pam
Cary Don Neeley
Joyce’ Nall
Bill Allen
Scott
Margo Nall
Linda
Treva
Lisle Rowland
Clarendon
David
Carl Neeley
Pridape Registry
Dtonnie Spillman
Brian Kane
Jeanna Ape
Ruben Cantu
Gitte & Antiques
Linda Neeley
Cottage Village
Rene Hoa
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