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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

5

Idelle Isaacs Weds Henry Young in Simple Twitty Ceremony

Miss Idelle Isaacs of Shamrock married Henry Young, formerly of Wellington, at Rev. Virgil Lollar’s Twitty home on Sunday May 29 at 4 30 pm. The bride wore copper crepe with white blouse and accessories. she is the daughter of E L Isaacs of Shamrock and a former West Texas State College student. The groom, son of J H Young, taught at Groom and is a West Texas State College graduate. They plan to attend Texas Technological College in Lubbock this summer.

Idelle Isaacs Shamrock Henry Young Wellington Virgil Lollar Twitty Lollar Young E. L Arlington Shamrock High School West Texas State College At Canyon Groom T-Anchor Cowboy Collingsworth County Club First Baptist Church of

Junior Girls Outing At Medicine Park May 26 27

The junior class enjoyed its final outing of the year traveling to Medicine Park from May 26 to 27. Activities included boat riding swimming dancing and sightseeing with chaperones Mrs John Williams and class mothers Mrs Austin ONeil and Judge Holton.

Medicine Park Cratersville Park Barbara Morgan Hetta Gras Katherine Lynn Ednadoves Gribble Frances Stowell Lee Longino Myrtle J Loree Farrell Chet da Keller Jolie Ruth Evhircuth Tang Cou Crear Self Louies Guffie Clark Harlie Pollard Ipper Beftue Sair Ford Billie Vu Brichey Marthe Jeannie Patricia Sullivan Alisa Follwar Betty Jane Ellis Ozette Jelly Erma Lee Clifton Williauth Forbis Mary Louise McClure Wichita Falls Ozelle Melton Clovis Scott Juanita Cole Mary Trimble Dorothy BP. McDowell John Wiliams Austin O'Neil Judge Holton John Silas Henry

Salt Fork Community News Highlights From Quail

Verna Lee Harris notes a baccalaureate sermon at Quail attended by several locals. Mr and Mrs W B Wilson and the Dad Smiths visited J D Morris and family and Mrs J L Cummings in Brown County. Lena Mae Harris visits W Harris. Also Wellington singing and weekend visit by John and Amos Gollihugh.

Quail W. B. Wilson Dad Smith J. D John Gollihugh Amos Gollihugh

Mrs W McClaskey Hosts Class Party for Miss Childress Pupil

Mrs W McClaskey room mother of Miss Effie Childress first graders at West Ward School hosted a lawn party on Tuesday May 24 at 3 pm. Children enjoyed swings slides and acrobatic poles on the back lawn. Each child had fortune told by the hostess and presented her with handkerchiefs.

W. W. McClaskey Effie Childress West Ward Miss Childress Joyce McPherson June Moore Joan Bayouth Peggy Jean Riggs Hthra Jean Norman Beth Brookshear Alice Lorene Long Betty Tou Edwards Ina Jane McKnight Mary Beth Dent Billie Hoone Mads Walter Johnson Jimmie Roberson Howard Ball Jack Thomas Williams H. J. Haralson Thomas Deavers Earl Edward Abner Bernice Cooper C. A. Dennis Billy Roy Mims Billy Ray Hayes Richard McClaskey Johnnie Jones Leonard Akard Billy Wayne Karnes McClaskey W. Roy Mims W. W. McClashkey

Samnorwood H. D. C. Meeting on Poultry Health Tips

The Samnorwood Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. John Daffron’s home on May 26. Miss Margaret Moser demonstrated keeping the poultry flock healthy and insect free. A play “Get Rid of Those Lice” followed the business session, with songs and refreshments. The next meeting is set for June 16 with Mrs. George Hurt.

Samnorwood John Daffron Margaret Moser Thompson Bradley Moser Roy Hayes Lee Thompson L. Sparkman S. J. Glagner G. R. Woodruff Chas Wilson Geo Hurt Daffron George Hurt

Busy Bee Quilters Meet With Mrs. Josephine Winders

The Busy Bee Quilters gathered with Mrs. Josephine Winders to sew two quilts on an event day in May. A covered dish supper followed with several listed attendees, and Mrs. Winders hosted. An open invitation urged others to attend bringing a covered dish.

Busy Bee Quilters Josephine Winders Fuss Bee

Dance entertains group at Country Club Friday

Clyde Miter and his orchestra closed the season at the Country Club Friday N 27. Dance and swimming were enjoyed by May and Mrs. W. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Morace Small, Harold Watkins, Desking Wells, Miss Margaret Hix, Lorraine Gray, Lavern Clark, Alberta Gray, Martha Jean Henry, Alta Kesler, Ish Miller, D. M. Blanton Jr. M. Horn, Elton Abel, Tom Royal, R. E. Parker, John Holton, Marvin Harris, Clifford Dickerson, Darney Glenn, B. Estes, Virgil Bates, Dennis Ward, John Hays, and Jack Nichola of Shamrock.

Clyde Miter May W. Wells Morace Small Harold Watkins Jones Singley Desking Wells Mars Garet Hix Lorraine Gray Lavern Clark Alberta Gray Martha Jean Henry Alta Kesler

Senior Girls Outing to Palo Duro Canyon in May

On Thursday May 26 the W H S senior girls held their graduation outing starting at 9 am from Mrs. Harry Gilbert home traveling via Amarillo and Canyon. They visited the Museum and West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon then enjoyed swimming hiking and outdoor sports at Palo Duro. After return through Amarillo they had fortunes told. Present were room mothers Mrs. Gilbert Mrs. O Neil Mrs. Whisenant and Mrs. Horn with others including Mrs. Pru den Mrs. Yarbrough and Mrs. Winters. Girls named include Lucille Jackson Evadna Holley Exa Yarbrough Cecilia Shields Helen McGill Louise Whikenant Anita Hughey Lorraine Gray and others.

Palo Duro Canyon Harry Gilbert Amarillo Canyon Museum West Texas State Teachers College Palo Duro Lee O'Neil J. C. Whisenant Roy Horn Fleet Pruden Earl Yarbrough Mrs. Winters Lucille Jackson Evadna Holley Exa Yarbrough Cecilia Shields Helen McGill Louise Whikenant Anita Hughey Lorraine Gray Lavern Clark Beth O'Neil Eddie Jo Gilbert Tommie Horton Oneta Graham Glendell Dickey Lila Lee Thomas

Quilting Party Hosted by Mrs Carrell South of Sumnerwood

Mrs S J Carrell entertained a quilting party at her Sumnerwood area home on Wednesday May 3. Guests brought a covered dish and three quilts were completed during the day. A delicious dinner was served to a lengthy list of attendees including Mrs Tom Cunningham Mrs Eo Rogers Mrs Ila Netly Mrs Clyde Clement and others with hostess Mrs Carrell among the group.

S. J. Carrell Sumnerwood Tom Cunningham Eo 0. Rogers Iia Netly Clyde Clement Dave Johnson Ole,ander L. T. Alexander Pete Winte J. Clagner Carroll Deff George Debord Charlie Bradley Ocis Bradley Trula Clement Eric Trewn Walter Fritts Novall Throckmerton Carrell

Two Members Join Rebekah Lodge in May Meeting

On Monday night May 23 the Rebekah Lodge held regular meetings with Mrs J C Hartman presiding. Bar ney Jones and Mrs nest Fas were received into the order and took the degree. Corsages of pink roses were presented to the degree staff by Brother Bo A Vandivere. Members are invited to the next two meetings for nomination and election of officers.

Rebekahs Oudee J.C. Hartman Noble Grand Barney Jones Nest Fas Rebekah Bo A. Vandivere

Mrs Wada Arnold Visits Wellington on Tuesday

Mrs. Wada Arnold, a Wellington visitor, spent Tuesday in the city as she toured local sights and met residents.Her visit highlighted local hospitality and drew attention from community members during her brief stay.

Wada Arnold Wellington

Wellington Teachers Plan Summer School and Vacations

Wellington teachers completed the school term and map summer plans. Many will attend summer schools at Texas Tech, University of Texas, Baylor, and West Texas State, while others remain at home in Wellington or travel to Arkansas, Dallas, Shamrock, or California for the break.

Wellington W. F. Decker John Williams Lila Allred Lela Vandergriff Lora MaricFarland Texas Tech Douglas Whitley University of Texas Reda Brickley West Texas State Billie Voca W. W. Henderson Canyon Delia Cowan Boulder University Guy Crawford Shamrock East Ward West Ward Jeffin Effie Childress Jimmie Richards Richard Cocke Mildred Pigg Baylor University Mary Alston J. A Margaret Hix Bryan Denley Nola Capps California Louise Willie Ruth Barton Nan Lawrence Mesquite Woodrow Wilson Borger

S Wellington H D C Meeting at Dukeminier Home

S Wellington H D C met with Mrs J A Dukeminier on May 20 at her home. Demonstration on farm vegetables titled Reap plenty of Vegetables on the Farm Table was led by five members. attendees included Mrs B C Stephenson and Mrs Cook. The next meeting on June 10 will be hosted by Mrs Lawrence Gillespie with a demonstration on A Place for Everything.

Southrington Tiane J. A. Dukeminier B.C. Stephenson Dese Cook J. C. Wiant 7. A. Dukeminier Lawrence Gillespie

Quilting Thursday Hosted by Mrs Doyle Clark

On May 26 an all day quilting event was held at the home of Mrs Doyle Clark. Quilts were presented to Mrs Wl AL Jearden af Lonie whose home was lost in the May 22 storm. Grandmother Baker, eighty four, attended and quilted alongside many others including Mrs Hazel Byrd Mrs Howard Forbis Mrs Silag Crawford and numerous named neighbors.

Doyle Clark Wl AL Jearden Lonie Grandmother Baker Hazel Byrd Howard Forbis Silag Crawford Frank Prince Fannie Belew Laverne Chaudein

Wellington Graduate Enters Nursing Training in Wichita Falls

Miss Trianna Wooldridge left Friday for Wichita Falls to begin nurse training at Wichita General Hospital. She recently completed Wellington High School and has lived with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sasser for four years.

Trianna Wooldridge Wichita Falls Wichita General Hospital Miss Wooldridge Wellington High School J. B. Sasser

Golden Jubilee Tea Honors Lillie Church Women

The Women's Missionary Union of Lille Baptist Church hosted a Golden Jubilee Tea on Monday May 28 with visitors from surrounding communities. The program included devotional talks on Leviticus Africa Fifty Years Ago and Our Golden Jubilee Year, songs, prayers, and a social with refreshments.

Women's Missionary Union of Lille Baptist Church Texas Jesus M. J. Lowe Helen McMinn S. FE. Brown A. ¥. Jones W. C. Copeland Cleo Thomas Case Graham L. Maxwell Clyde Brown R. E. Feemster L. J. McMinn I. W. Dobbs E. Brown E. G. Oatman D. Burkhalter Gilbert Bell Carrel Jones J. W. Standifer Milton Bartlett L. Gladney Coates

Mrs. S Nunnelley Honored With Shower Monday

Mrs. Shelton Nunnelley was honored with a shower at Mrs. T C Muncie s home on Monday afternoon May 380. Joint hostesses were Mrs. Bill Tarter Mrs Top Patterson and Mrs Muncie. Accordion music by Kathleen Halley preceded the gift presentation and guests enjoyed feed punch and angel food cake.

Shelton Nunnelley T. C. Muncie Bill Tarter Top Patterson Muncie Kathleen Halley Angel Ed Miley F.C. Ward M. A. Holland Akers Elbert Sheppard Mary Shipley Inez Miller Zook Thomas J. D. Thomas O. L. Halley Frank Thomason Jimmis Kelso Paul Brewer Herschel Combs I. R. Mickey QO. Pittman Ellis Nunnelley Misses Kath Jeen Hoey Evadna Holley Mes Mesdames L. A. Dickey Guy N. Woods F. O. Masten Floyd Chandler W. H. Chandler Fred Capps Cat Sugg Gabe Wright Misses Oma Dorothy Roberson Nova Capps

Mr and Mrs J W Chapman Visit Mangum Sunday

Mr and Mrs J W Chapman were seen visiting in Mangum on Sunday, joining locals and sharing a brief social call in the community gathering.

J. W. Chapman Mangum

Family Reunion Held At Carter Home In Dodson

Dodson seniors on four day Carlsbad Caverns trip with stops in Lubbock Roswell Clovis Canyon and Amarillo. May 24 family reunion at W W Carter home honors Miss Irma Wolfe of San Francisco with a noon dinner and guests from Hollis Wellington Stillwater Pawhuska Herschel and Wellington.

Carter W.W. Carter Dodson J. M. Walfe Hollis Rma Wolfe San Frans Calif Irma Wolfe San Francisco Calif FE. M. Wolfe C. A. Wolfe Okla L. C. Jones R. H. Crowe Wellington Wayne Jones T. B. McGuire Stillwater Ladd Gambell Ladd Gambell Pawhuaka, Okls., Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roberson Merlyn Carter Billy Gene Velma W.C. Lewis Herschel Teddy Ray Patsy Nell Doris W. W. Carter

Aberdeen H D C Meets At Mrs Jenkins Home

The Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club met May 9 at Mrs. J D Jenkins residence. Speakers covered Outlook for the Farm Family in 1938 and topics on Farm Family Table Farm Family Automobile and Fixing up the Farm Home. Next gathering is planned for June with Mrs J J Light.

Jenkins 5. D. Shaw Arlis Ketner Modena Shaw Kenton Nelson H. K. Willingham S. J. Shaw W. C. Ketner Elmer Smith Bert Shaw E. Smith R. Cody Emogene Willingham Jenking J. J. Light

Mrs. A Rudy Hosts Samnorwood Quilting Gathering

Mrs. C A Rudy entertained May 18 at her homestead in Samnorwood. Two quilts were completed during the day and a luncheon was served to a group including Correll, Jeffers, Deherd, Neely, Brown, Ledbetter, Johnson, Brady, and Cunningham among others.

C. al Rudy Harme Samnorwood Correll Carel Jeffers George Deherd Bill Neely Brown Raynent Ledbetter Dave Johnson G.I. Brady Waller Brady G. B. Brady

Silver Stitch Club Meets at Maxwell Home for Quilting

Silver Stitch Sewing Club of Lillie met at Mrs. S. L. Maxwell’s home on May 25 and quilted three quilts for Rev. and Mrs. A. V. Jones. Plans were made for the next quilting at Mrs. S. E. Brown’s home on June 4 with a noon dinner enjoyed by numerous members.

Silver Stitch Club Maxwell Silver Stitch Sewing Club Lillie S. L. Maxwell A. V. Jones Mesdames H. J. Wischkaemper Alma Wilson Ernest Maxwell 8. Bolton W. M. Brown G. C. Wright J. ¢. Griswell W. C. Copeland Cleo Thomas Gilbert Bell J. W. Carreker Carrol Jones Bill Wilson Allie B. Wilson J. J. Gladney Fred Cummings G. A. Wright J. C. Cope

Friendly Neighbors Quilt Club Meets with Mrs Ben Brewer

The Friendly Neighbors Quilting club met with Mrs. Ben Brewer on Thursday, May 26. Three quilts were finished that day and a noon dinner was served to a long list of members and guests including Mrs G M Cook, Mrs Delno Payne, Mrs Floyd Nipper, Mrs John Logram, Mrs Homer Ingram, Mrs J A Lowe, Mrs Arthur Brewer, Mrs Ernest Nipper, Mrs Cason, Mrs G H Brewer, Ina Belle Brewer, Juasie Lee Brewer, Huetta Lowe, Mrs Ray King, Mrs Ben Beaird, Mrs Charlie Cason, Ruby Brewer, Mrs Ellen Ingram, and the hostess. Emmett Cook with Mrs Jno Ingram as hostess on June 9.

Friendly Neighbors Quilting Club Ben Brewer G.M. Cook Delno Payne Floyd Nipper John Logram Homer Ingram J. A. Lowe Arthur Brewer Ernest Nipper Cason G. H. Brewer Ina Belle Brewer Juasie Lee Brewer Huetta Lowe Ray King Ben Beaird Charlie Cason Ruby Brewer Ellen Ingram Mra Emmett Cook Jno. Ingram

Aberdeen Briefs from Mrs Light and Local Residents

Mrs W E Johnson visited Phoenix to see brother Hubert S Taylor and will visit relatives in Midway City before returning. James and Kathleen Tindall visit grandparents while mother Mrs J M Tindall recovers from eye operation in Amarillo. T Z Fain ill in Wellington with improving outlook as son Everett Fain and family stay by. Kenton Nelson with pneumonia shows signs of recovery. Emmyn Wallon and son visit from San Jon. Earl Ammone family of Mangum stay with mother. Bikie Ruth Shaw returns home after attending Plainview School in Wheeler County.

W. E. Johnson John J. McCollister Donald Fort Sill Okda Phoenix Ariz Huberts. Taylor Johnson E. McCollister Mildred Gady Midway City Calif James Ray Tindall Kathleen Tindall Shamrock Fain Kenton Nelson Emiiun Wallon Sal San Jon N ML Earl Ammone Mangun Okla Donnie Amnon Bikie Ruth Shaw Burt Shaw Plainview Wheeler County W. Y. Baker

Grandson Clay Griffith Graduates. Couple Plans Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs BE D Clay attended their grandson Clay Griffith's graduation in Wynard last week. They plan to spend the summer with Clay and his family after returning home.

Mra BE. D. Clay Wynard Clay Griffith Clay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Verna Lee Harris Mrs. W. McClaskey Samnorwood H. D. C Ngon Ty Mays Meryritt James Everett Bowen M. Winter Bari Bowen T Ruth Yell Foln Martin L. A. Sisemore Prank Fourmentin Winders George Hrewer J. Carrell S. Nunnelley Carlsbad Dodson High School Carlsbad Caverns Lubbock Roswell Clovis the Military Institute Ane West Texas State Teachers College Leon White W. Ef, Uselton Don Culberson Truman Stevens Leroy Hays Willy Uselton Earl Newton Clement Malcolm Dodson Helen Boling Helen Holloman Eidna Copeland Lucille Covey Loreve Beavers Merle Talley Roberta Stewart Aberdeen H. D.C J.D. Jenkins Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club Mrs. ©. A. Rudy James L. Light
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