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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1943

Page

4

Miss Nell Watkins Weds Lt Bassel In Lubbock Twilight Ceremony

Miss Nell Watkins daughter of Mrs. Fred W. Watkins wed Lt Robert Edwin Bassel of Lubbock son of R C Bassel of McQueen Oklahoma in a twilight May 25 ceremony at the Methodist Church Lubbock Rev Robertson officiated flower banked altar white hies and greenery decor framed the vows. The couple then hosted a reception at the Cleere home and left for a short wedding trip. They will reside at 1508 Arnett Street Lubbock.

Nell Watkins Fred W. Watkins Robert Edwin Bassel Lubbock R. C. Bassel McQueen Okla Methodist Church Robertson Orlean Music Dale Watkins Dali Bassel Texas Tech Lubback Wellington High School Tech Johnnie Cleere Johnny Cleere Bill Lispie Oklahoma A M. College Cameron College Lawton Harry J. Smith Annice Henry Bess Bassel Fred Watkins Harold Watkins Frank Weber Virginia Green Bob Myers F. L. Brittin

Local Officers Visit Fort Sill Figures

Mrs D G Elis Miss Carolyn Ellis Mrs J B Castleberry Mrs Frank Anderson and Miss Virginia Anderson went to Fort Sill on Tuesday to meet Pfe Bobo Castle who is stationed there in training at Fort Castleberry in Tillwater Oklahoma.

Carolyn Ellis J.B. Castleberry Frank. Anderson Virginia Anderson Fort Sill Pfe Bobo Castle Fort Castleberry Tillwater

Formal Baptist Youth Dinner Hosted by Mrs Garner

Mrs Irma Garner hosted a formal dinner for Baptist Church Sunday School Class 4 members last Friday. Rev Th E L Kinkeade gave a speech while Miss Alene Raburn and Mrs Garner sang. Attendees included Mr Seal and numerous named members with garden centerpieces gracing the banquet room.

Irma Garner The Baptist Church Th. EL. Kinkeade Allene Raburn Garnes Kinkeade Raburn Garner Mr. Seal Care Beth Ball Betty Richards Betty Evelyn Curry Moazelle Foster Jean Wright Ruby Clark Janda Jon Dux Messrs James Winter Stewarth Brown Ray Woonldrider A.A. Goodson Mack Laird Wilson Taneford Millard Dthawaley H. Ho Kinkeade Virant Testes Alene Raburn

Planning Meals for Good Health at Arie Hemy Club

Arie Hemy Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Lemaine Lemley home on May 27 to discuss nutrition and plan a June meeting with Mrs. M. L. Wilks. Miss Marie Wilmeth demonstrated brining and led a nutrition knowledge game among members.

Arie Hemy Demonstration Club Lemaine Lemley Marie Wilmeth Childress County M. L. Wilks Mmes W. 3. Wyrick M. I. Wilks B. F. King Jake Lawrence Melvin Boyett Earl Harrison Lemley

Patricia Sullivan earns BA from Texas State College for Women

Miss Patricia Barclay Sullivan of Wellington received a bachelor of arts degree in general business at the Texas State College for Women commencement in Denton on May 31. Dr L B Hubbard delivered the address as 268 graduates marked three days of ceremonies. Sullivan belonged to the Delian Club and Panhandle Club.

Denton Patricia Barclay Sullivan Wellington Texas State College For Women L.B. Hubbard Sullivan Pink Sullivan Delian Club Panhandle Club

Recital Highlights From Mrs Harper Piano Pupils

Junior piano students under Mrs John C Harper performed a year end recital at her home for parents and friends with names including Jo Ann Thompson Adell Kern Jean Jones and Lee Lynn Moore. Advanced pupils presented at Nazarene Church on May 27 featuring piano and accordion solos with performers Cecilia Wray Woods June Long Bettie Jean Robertson Lennie Lou Coleman and others.

John C. Harper Mrs. Harper Jo Ann Thompson Adell Kern Jean Jones Lee Lynn Moore Patricia Starr Spence Coleman June Ann Robertson Esmond Mefroome Shirley Williams Evelyn Ballew John ©. Harper Nazarene Church Cecilia Wray Woods June Long Bettie Jean Robertson Lennie Lou Coleman Peery Ruth Ream Peggy Riggs Bettie Jean Alexander Ardis Kern Yvette Schaded Sue Anderson Tommie Ann Campbell Amy Sue Way Lennie Low Coleman

Pineapple Canning Demonstration At Fred Kersten Home

The North Wellington Club held a pineapple canning demonstration at the home of Mrs. Fred Kersten last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. O W Brantley presided. Miss Rose Evisman led the demonstration. Attendees included Mrs. Delly Gardner Mrs. Lawrence Warrick Mrs. Jap Smith Mrs. Brantley Mrs. Marper and hostess Mrs. Kersten. Two new members Mrs. Jess Cook and Mrs. R. Tacos joined. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J. O. Wells home on July a.

J. O. Wells

Local Girls Form Group To Make Surgical Dressings

All girls sixteen and older are invited to join a new corps forming under Mrs Hester Benge to help make surgical dressings. The group will meet Monday afternoons from 2 to 4 starting June 9 with meetings open to high school and college students. The work aims to ease the recent rush on workers.

Mes Hester Benge

Loco Community Food Demonstration Set for June 18

Preservation of food will be the theme for an all day meeting in Loco on Friday June 18. The event is hosted by the Loco Home Demonstration Club and open to the public to learn canning drying and brining methods with Miss Marie Wilmeth supervising. Attendees should bring a covered dish for the noon lunch.

Loco Loco Home Demonstration Club Marie Wilmeth Childress County Bill Harbin Loco Club Earl Alexander Merrit Durfey Charley Bearden H. R. Bennett Oscar Noughtery W. L. Rainer Ida Haggerman

Maurine Foster Weds Sgt. Donald J. Miller in Wellington

Miss Maurine Foster daughter of Mrs Grace Foster of Wellington wed S Sgt Donald J Miller of the Children Bombardier School on Tuesday May 31 at 8 oclock p m at the Church of Christ. Mrs Miller wore a white dress with black accessories and carried pink carnations and blue cornflowers. Sgt Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs J F Miller of Stockton California and has served in the U S Army Air Forces. They will reside at 1000 Ennis Street Wellington.

Maurine Foster Grace Foster Wellington Donald J. Miller Childre Bombardier School Oelock Church of Christ John Wilson Miller En High School Katee Lentz Nellie Lentz Bouse Bettis Teel Set Roh Qide Iother Mes J. F. Miller Stockton Forvia Stockton High School U.S Sgt

Lora Frances Jones Praised For College Work At Canyon

Lora Frances Jones a Wellington High School graduate and Amarillo senior at West Texas State College Canyon earned four A marks and one F during the last semester. Her parents Mr and Mrs George Jones received a registrar letter noting her grades and eligibility for Alpha Chi honor society membership.

Lora’ Frances Jones Fron Wellington High School West Texas State Callege Canyon George Jones Miss Jones Amarillo Alpha Chi National Honor Society of America

Wellington Newsroom Roundup of Local Visitors

Webb Moore enters St Josephs Hospital for treatment while recently returning from Jackson Mississippi to visit daughter Mrs Joe Hemphill. Numerous families coast to coast visit Wellington including Langfords at Mineral Wells and the Atres crossing town for a few days.

Webb Moore St. Joseph's Hospital Mr. Moore Jackson, Miss Joe Hemphill

Mrs. Montague Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday Friday

Mrs. R. S. Montague was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by her daughters on Friday May 28. After a movie, Mr. and Mrs. Montague returned home to a gathering with three daughters and families, a large cake, gifts and greetings. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Cis Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hardy, and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Bledsoe and families.

B.A. Bledsoe

Marriage Plans Mentioned for Miss Hindon in Wellington

Before her marriage on Saturday Margaret Hindon daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Higdon will make their home in Wellington.

Margaret Hindon Man Mra G. A. Higdon

Margaret Higdon Weds Winfred Payne in Ring Ceremony

Margaret Higdon daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Higdon and Winfred Payne son of Mrs J W Payne were married Saturday May 20 at 7 pm in the Methodist parsonage The Rev Hubert Thomson performed the single ring ceremony in the presence of the couple and their attendants Mr and Mrs Raymond Graham and Fred Taylor The bride attended Wellington Schools graduating in 1940 and was active in many activities including basketball and drama The wedding follows a life in Wellington with the couple immediately preparing for their life together and Grady Piney Mave Adeork and others listed as present or attending relatives and guests at the ceremony

Margearet Higdon G. H. Higdon Winfred Payne J. W.! Payne Methodist Hubert Thomson Raymond Graham Fred Taylor Wellington Dresa Welington Pero Hogh Gradi W. Payne

Driskill Family Reunion Brings Kin Together

Elmer Kriskil of Franklin Tennessee and Mrs. J. S. Te attend a two week visit with the Driskill family in the county. A reunion Sunday gathered members visiting from multiple towns as relatives shared memories and photos.

Elmer Kriskil Franklin, Tenn Wed J. Os Hardy Anaeuerque Meaina Harriet Rese Carie Joar Tallis Ban Gibbs Fuimpos Elmersen

Court Hosts Themed Event In Tahiti

A message notes a court hosts a themed event in Tahiti with a focus on local culture and language. Details are sparse but indicate community participation and a ceremonial atmosphere.

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