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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1933

Page

2

Art Exhibit At Mrs Harper’s Home Draws Noted Dallas Artist

The season’s standout event was an art exhibit at the home of Mrs. John W. Harper, hosted by the City Federation. Dallas artist Adele Brunet, guest in the Lynn home, served as honor guest with a tea and a musical program featuring Miss Ruby James and others. A large list of society guests attended and assisted, including Mrs. John Sledge and Mrs. Aubrey Dobbs.

John W. Harper Adele Brunet Dallas W. H. Lynn City Federation Brunet Ruby James Mandell Dukeminier Aubrey Dobbs Annalu Harper John Sledge A. L. Cochran Richard Cocke Ben Boston L. W. Wells J. C. Roberts Robbie Wells Deskins Wells Marianna Scott A. ©. Muncie John Howard Jettie McClure Christine Gray Clarice Harper Loraine Gray John C. Harper J. F. Johnson A. Deskins Wells Walter Campbell L. E. Gribble A. B. Smith Edna Joyce Gribble Ramona Mitchell Telzabeth Gillentine W. St. Orr R. Pinkston R. L. Scott Sherman Deatherage Cleo Templeton Mary Frances Templeton J. Frank Johnson Christine Johnsen Dalhart

Miss Imogene Wynn Hosts Queen of Hearts Club Meeting

On July 13 the Queen of Hearts Club gathered with hostess Miss Imogene Wynn for a bridge session seating sixteen. A business meeting elected Miss Virginia Weber president succeeding Miss Mary Frances Templeton. Miss Virginia Curry was ejected as reporter, and new members Gerta Ion Bonner and Dora Fern Durfey joined.

Queen of Hearts Club Imogene Wynn Virginia Weber Mary Frances Templeton Virginia Curry Gerta Ion Bonner Dora Fern Durfey Fiizabeth Shannon Mayme Weir Leeda Jo Thompson Ellen Mac Williams Maggie Jean Phillips Marie Fulmer Grace Moore Dorothy Strong Mary Frances Teimpleton Pauline Coe Floy Winn Dodsonville Robert Lucas Joe York

Virginia Weber Hosts Slumber Party After Queen of Hearts Meeting

Miss Virginia Weber entertained several friends at Miss Imogene Wynn's home after the Queen of Hearts Club meeting. The group enjoyed a midnight feast and a slumber party, with breakfast served the next morning. Attendees included Wisson Maymie Penta Jo Thompson Jenna Fern Durfoy Phillips Mary Franpletton and the hostess.

Virginia Weber Queen of Hearts, Club Imogene Wynn Wisson Maymie Penta Jo ‘Thompson Eenna Fern -Durfoy Phillips Mary Franpléton Virgin

Howard Dan Ball Honored At City Park Birthday

Howard Dan Ball son of Odus and Mrs Ball was named honoree at a July 17 birthday party at City Park from 4 p.m. Enjoyed by guests Harold Laughter Betty Louise McDonald Vernon Tarper Mary Anna Bledsoe Virginia Bledsoe Tilly Ray Bledsoe Nadine Parson Junior Montague Gordon Ball and the honoree.

Howard Dan Ball Odus Ball

Methodist Young People Picnic At City Park

Members of the Methodist Young People's Sunday School Class met at City Park Thursday evening for a picnic followed by a game of frames in the church basement. Attendees included teacher R F Curry and wife, Rev T M Johnston and spouse, several couples, and many young members by name.

Methodist Young People’s Methodist Church R. F. Curry W. ¥. Burden T. M. Johnston R. K. French Claud Savage

Christian Endeavor Members Enjoy Party on Blanton Lawn

On Monday evening July 17 Christian Endeavor members gathered for a lawn party at the Blanton home. Miss Isabel Deatherage directed games with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Blanton hosting and assisting. The guest list includes Mildred Hill Marie Barnes G W Poteet Gladys Lasater Bee Lasater Jam in Mulder Alva Ledbetter and others.

Christian Endeavor Blanton Isabel Deatherage

Eastern Star Meetings Schedule and Family Visit

Eastern Star officials plan a practice meeting Monday at 7 30 followed by the regular initiation services Tuesday at 8 00. Mrs Pete Clower and a small group returned to their Memphis home Sunday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T Bevenge with Mr Clower coming for her.

Eastern Star Pete Clower Small Gen Mamphis Mrs.t. Bevenge Mr. Clower

Balls Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Here

Mr and Mrs B F Ball celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday July 18 at the home of their son O M Ball. The event included a family dinner with honoree Lloyd Ball whose birthday also fell on the day. The Balls have lived in the county 25 years since moving from Guthrie Center where they married in 1883.

B. F. Ball O. M. Ball Lloyd Ball Ball Texas Company Texas Oil Company Mr. Ball Indiana Canada Wellington New Mexico Ralph Ball Trene and Evelyn Jeff Warrison Hush Autrey 0. M. Ball Gordon and Howard

Mrs. Marvin Clubb Hosts Willing Workers Meeting

The Willing Workers Club met with hostess Mrs. Marvin Clubb last Thursday. They spent the day piecing a quilt and enjoyed luncheon for members including Mrs. B. W. Moreman and Mrs. Jake Black. Afternoon ice cream and cake followed. The group will meet July 18 with Mrs. Weldon Ketchum.

Willing Workers Club Marvin Clubb B. W. Moreman Jake Black Tom Harwell Trula ,Morrow Mitchell Burnis Hicks Beatrice Black Estabel Mitchell Earl Reynolds Jim Woods Marie Hicks Florence Morrow Sidney Elmore Clarence Kesler Loraine Vy

Royal Neighbors Honor Mrs Goforth with Surprise Party

Members of the Royal Neighbors surprised Mrs Earl Goforth with a Tuesday evening shower. They met at the I O G F Hall then visited her home where she received many gifts and refreshments of punch and cake. Attending were Mrs J M Shields Mrs Ola Wall Mrs Bill Goforth Mrs Hugh Autrey Mrs Gerald Hardy Mrs Ella George Mrs C R Bennett Mrs Sammie Dee Davis Mrs Joe Moulton Mrs R B Montague Mrs J J Dean and Mrs Glenn Brickey.

Royal Neighbors Earl Goforth Association I. 0. G. F. Hall Goforth J. M. Shields Ola Wall Bill Goforth Hugh Autrey Gerald Hardy

Honor Roll Alumnus Plans Return To UT in Fall

C C Small Jr. named on UT spring honor roll after a year at Amarillo Junior College He entered UT in January and since spring ended has worked with the Wellington highway department He plans to rejoin the University this fall.

University of Texas C. C. Small Jr Amarillo Junior College C. C Wellington Highway Department

Barnett Family Returns From Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs J M Barnett and their son and Mrs A L Barnett returned this week from a vacation trip. While gone they visited in Oklahoma Missouri and Arkansas.

J. M. Barnett A. L. Barnett Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas

Retta Pearl Waller and Herman Jaco Wed in Hollis

Announcement reports the marriage of Retta Pearl Waller to Herman Jaco in Hollis on a Saturday eve. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Willie Waller and attended Aberdeen and Wellington schools. The couple will reside in the Aberdeen community with numerous friends.

Reetta Pearl Waller Herman Jaco Hollis Lide Willie Waller Aberdeen Ami Wellingerton Herman J Relle Andro Enerro

Young People Of Christian Church Enthusiastic Attendance

The Young People’s Christian Envoy reports rising attendance for three Sundays. Miss Isa bell Deatherage joins the group, praised for her strong voice and solos. New officers include D M Blanton as sponsor, Mori Barnes president, Kathleen Leggitt VP, Bee Lasater secretary, Aline Lasater and Jamie Mulder on the program committee.

Isabell Deatherage Deatherage D. M. Blanton Chaosen Endeavor Gurrie Hardin Aline Laseter

W. Y. A. Girls Social at Fain Home Friday

W Y A members met at the Fain home with hostess Mrs. Bob Oldham for an indoor party after weather canceled plans for a picnic. The group included Pauline and Doshia Elliott Josephine Wilson Frances Tucker Blanche Tucker Myra Hays Larry Hays Iva Mae King Ruth Roy Nina Clement Oleta Knowles Mozelle Graham Jo Frances Fain Robert Breedlove Rev Clyde Hawkins and families.

T. T. Fain Bob Oldham Oldham Association Pauline and Doshia Elliott Josephine Wilson Frances Blanche Tucker Myra Larry Hays Iva Mae King Ruth Roy Nina ©. Clement Oleta Knowles

Winifred Small Shines at Amarillo Horse Show

Miss Winifred Small rode Rex Jr a five gaited horse owned by Judge E E Small of Wellington at the Amarillo Horse Show. Observers praised her graceful riding and the horse still trained by Judie Small now at Wolflin Stables. Small plans more lessons and will ride in the Tri-State Fair show this fall. Olivia Templeton joined the visitors on the weekend.

Amarillo Wolflin Stables Tules Elh. Small Iss Olivia Templeton

Sweat Family celebrates thirty fifth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs A O Sweat marked their thirty fifth anniversary on Sunday July 16 with a noon dinner for thirty guests. Attendees included Hardy Sweat and son Joe of Wellington Olson Sweat Fora M and Olman Sweat of Canyon Thel Ve others. A number of callers visited in the afternoon.

A. O. Sweat Hardy Sweat Joe Wellington Olson Sweat Fora M and Olman Sweat Canyon And Cheshy Porkin W. C. and la Vanna Childress Rufus Sweat Sweat Ellen Thel- Ve Rc, Dryden Raymond Young Dorothy Louise RW. Lawrence Billy Red A. O. Swet Sweat Tinar

Funeral Rites for Mrs Hightower Highlight Brewer Family

Funeral services were held for Mrs Hightower born Arkansas 1864 formerly America A. Brewer. She died Saturday night July 15 at 4 30. Survivors include husband R A Hightower three sons two daughters and eight grandchildren. Interment occurredat Dodsonville cemetery with Goodson Funeral Home directing.

Ervin Brewer Yates Brewer Claud Lewis George Lewis Wade George Brewer Oleta Camp Rama Camp Marie McGee Otha Kesler Marie Benham J. H. Birchfield W. EB. Brewster W. 8. White Claude Kesler Brewer Quartet Dodsonville C. E. Hightower R. R. Hightower Wellington Ray Tisdale G. M. Lewis J. R. Brewer W. §. Brewer O. J. Brewer Sidney Ark W. M. Brewer T. J. Lewin Kelley J. A. Patterson W. W. Wade J. F. McGee Cave City J. H. Wilks Sidney, Ark Tina Wilks Goodson Funeral Home

Wellington Social Roundup From Tuesday To Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ike Bryant of Memphis valued and transacted business in Wellington Tuesday. Howard Ready of Hollis was the guest of Lavan Davis Sunday. T J Stewart of Hot Springs Arkangan is visiting his daughter Mrs Fletcher White and other relatives in Wellington and Dodsonville. Plenty of Field and Garden Read now ready at Starkeys Store Ady.

Ike Bryant Memphis Wellington Howard Ready Hollis Lavan Davis T. J. Stewart Hot Springs Arkangan Mrs Fletcher White Dodsonville Starkey’s Ady

Marriage and Birthday Celebration Highlight Wellington News

Miss Lois Sherwood wed Walter Watson in a June event at the bride’s grandmother’s home with Rev. T. M. Johnston officiating. A birthday gathering for five year old Jimmie Lee Darrow followed at Aberdeen with friends from the Sunday School class. The couple plan to reside in Wellington after a honeymoon trip to Garland and Texas destinations.

Lois Sherwood Walter Watson S. E. Sherwood T. M. Johnston Methodist Church Wellelington High School Aned Trenton Abc. I. AL Artnuty Counts Clark Ferris Watson Garland Wellington Watson A. & M. College Acala Iseuing Wallington Sherwood A.V. Cocks Seth Horn Tarcile Horn Pampa W. Garde TM. Johnston S. FE. Sheerwood Texas

Younger Set Enjoys Picnic in Wellington and Memphis

Last week Tuesday evening several couples of Wellington’s younger set gathered for a picnic and viva. They met at Miss Mary Prances Templeton’s home then proceeded to Attending were Miss Geria Ieu Benner Florence Phone Grace Moore Maggie Jean Philips Fulmer Mary Frances Terupteten and Messrs Conrad Banner Tom Royal Wilson Johnston Campbell Lester Campbell Boy Foote Tale Watkins.

Wellington Memphis Mary Prances Templeton Geria Ieu Benner Florence Phone Grace Moore Maggie Jean Philips Fo Fulmer Mary Frances Terupteten Messrs Conrad Banner Tom Royal Wilson Johnston Ff Campbell Lester Campbell Boy Foote Tale Watkins

Home Maker's Class Entertains Families at Picnic

The Nome Maker's Class of the First Baptist Church taught by Mrs. EL Mattox held their annual family picnic at City Park last Thursday evening. Sixty attended including Mr. and Mrs. Filliott, Riggs, Finn, Richards, Puryear, Clark, Whisenant, Montague, Kennedy, Hartenbruch, Pritchard, Barterbruch, James, Ballew, Mattox, Winn, Shaw, Vernell, and Wilkins families.

First Baptist Church EL Mattox Cltl Filliott Howvcard Riggs Dewey Finn Dick Richards W. S. Puryear A. DB. Clark EB. Whisenant R. S. Montague Pat Kennedy Boyd Hartenbruch John Pritchard John Barterbruch Bill James Ballew J. E. Mattox E. L. Winn A. L. Shaw Barney Vernell Alton Wilkins

Mrs Jim Clark Hosts Dozier Women’s Club Meeting

Mrs Jim Clark hosted the Dozier Women’s Club on Thursday afternoon after the regular program. Attendees included Mrs Jabante Wiggers and numerous members such as Mrs Dorothy Iszner Mrs Tes Coleman Mrs James Marry and others.

Jim Clark Dozier Women’s Club Jabante Wiggers Vex Hix Misa Dorothy Iszner Es Tes Coleman James Marry Mise Fifffa Rankin John Coleman Clyde Prawn L. Coleman Juhania Rizegers Guy Dedteley Wood Coleman Kastesa Dint Clark

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W. R. Orr Estella Cocke R. E. Morrow W. Y. Burden A. L. Nowlin C. J. High Mildred Howard Elizabeth Gillentine Methodist Eastern Star Meetings Mrs. Marvin Mrs. Goforth Mes Mi Hots Sherwood Mis Watson Chek Fas Callingsworth County Uml Hyp Bar Hutepar Retta Pearl Waller Christian Church Fain Home Winifred Sweat Family Jimmie Lee Darrow James R. Darrow Fimmie Lee Aberdeen Methodist Sunday School Angel Dexter Whitten Raymond Cunningham Robbie Shmv Ruth Aaron Geraldine Shaw Grace Aaron Wanda B. Shaw Joyce Rountree 2B. Cunningham J. C. Darrow J. 2. Hawkins Home Maker’s Class Lore Eae Mrs, Tucker WEAR
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