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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1968

Page

3

Norwood Young Homemakers Elect Yearly Officers

The Sumnorwood Chapter of the Young Homemakers met in the school home ec room. Mrs. John Bitkey was reelected president and new officers were chosen for the coming year to be installed in August. Other officers include Mrs. James Martindale as vice president, Mrs. Leon Myers secretary, Mrs. Rudolph Tate treasurer, Mrs. Jimmy Thompson reporter, and Mrs. Paul Schaub parliamentarian.

Sumnorwood Young Homemakers John Bitkey Leon Myers Bitkey James Martindale Rudolph Tate Jimmy Thompson Paul Schaub Judy Barber Donald Coleman W. R. Breeding Noah Stice Billy Waters Birkey John Dwyer Schaub Marvin Knoll Clyde Dwight John Christner Robert Dwight Myers Tate Thompson Sam Carter Miss Barber

Open House to Honor Clarence Cason Couple

An open house honors Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cason on their 50th wedding anniversary. It will be at their home 1311 East Avenue from 2 30 to 5 p m on Sunday June 9. Friends are invited to join them observing the milestone. they are long time county residents retired, living in Wellington.

Clarence Cason East Avenue Cason Wellington

Carter Family Reunion Held At Community Building

Mrs. E. W. Carter hosted a family reunion Saturday in the community building attended by her children and grandchildren. Attendees included Don and Dale Scott of Memphis Tennessee, Elmer Carter Jr and sons Denny and Billy, and many other Carter, Maxwell, and Keller relatives from Lubbock Commerce and beyond.

E. W. Carter Don Scott Dale Renee Memphis Author Jones Jay Eddie Maxwell Tony Tim Elmer Feemster Darrell Elmer Harold Keller Nicole Harold Keller Glen Reeves Lynn and Rhea Ann Commerce

Raburns Attend Dumas Graduation Visit Family in Dumas

Visiting with Mr and Mrs Q B Raburn last week were two sons Douglas Raburn of Houston and Randall Raburn and daughter Robin of Marlow Okla Friday they attended the graduation of their grandson Tony Raburn who has lived with his grandmother Mrs Pete Harris during the term Tony's parents are Mr and Mrs Sam Raburn of Butte Mont

Q. B. Raburn Douglas Raburn Houston Randall Raburn Robin Marlow Okla Raburn Dumas Tony Raburn Pete Harris Tony Sam, Raburn Butte Mont

Falk Family Vacation Visits Relatives Across West and Southwest

Mr and Mrs Frank Falk and Miss Patsy Falk recently toured the West Coast visiting relatives in Lancaster California Santa Isabel and Yuma They traveled through Arizona New Mexico California and Old Mexico A grandson David Davenport 6 arrived by plane from Grants NM and was later joined by grandsons Ricky and Randy Cawthorn Mrs Dan Cawthorn visited later David will stay until his parents J E Benham pick him up on their vacation

Frank Falk Patsy Falk West Coast Lancaster Calif A. Y. McCann R. W. Kelly Santa Ysabel D. W. Simpson the Nazarene Church Sterling McCann Yuma Ariz Arizona New Mexico California Old Mexico Kenyard Pateet Amarillo David Davenport Grants N.M Childress Ricky Randy Cawthorn Dan Cawthorn David J. E. Benham

Local families visit relatives during weekend gatherings

Families from Irving Dallas Goodwell and other towns attended graduations and visited with relatives in Wellington DeLeon Garth Priddy Marlin Burkett Hamlin Vega Quail Lagert Lag lever. Traveling groups included the Minatrea Dobbs Hightower Turner Winegeart Hedger and LeVine families and friends from Pampa Wellington and Mexico.

W. F. Howard Jr Quail DeLeon Garth Priddy Marlin Burkett and Hamlin

Fundamental Baptist Church Wedding Planned for July First

Prospective bridegroom and Miss Young announce a marriage set for Monday July 1 at six in the evening at the Fundamental Baptist Church. Miss Young plans to continue her studies this fall. Her fiancé is a Plains High School graduate.

Fundamental Baptist Church Miss Young of Plains High School

Wesleyan Service Guild Honors Four at Dinner

The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church hosted a dinner at Cherokee Inn Dining Room honoring Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Todd, Mrs. J. F. Michael, and Mrs. Bernice Welch. Todd and Mrs. Todd depart for new posts. Michael heads for VISTA training and Southwest assignment. Welch to a Birdville teaching position.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Cherokee Inn Ellis Todd J. F. Michael Bernice Welch Todd McLean Michael VISTA Durant Okla Southwest Welch Birdville Fort Worth Calvin Aaron Roy Horn Joe Thompson Gorman Owens G. L. Jones Ollis Wilson Guy Owens John Forbis Clark Anderson Jack Davis Liloyd Wooldridge Anita White Barbara Williamson Bryan Denley Jennie Holcomb Byron Duncan Frank Anderson David Baumgardner Sue Ward Ade

FHA Swim Party Set

There will be a Future Homemakers of America meeting at 6 p.m. Monday June 10 honoring the incoming freshmen. It will be a swimming party and picnic at the pool for FHA members and 1968 69 freshmen.

Homemakers of America FHA Mary Lois Scott

Group Attends NT Graduation

Mrs Eugene Bawcom and daughter Mrs John Dodge Darla and Dane of Boys Ranch attend Leon Bawcoms graduation from North Texas State University in Denton where Mr Bawcom earns a bachelor of arts in psychology. They spend the weekend visiting Dallas sites and note that X ray technician Mr Rawcom will continue work at Doctors Hospital in Dallas this summer.

Eugene Bawcom John Dodge Darla Dane Boys Ranch Bawcom Leon North Texas State University Denton Dallas Doctors Hospital Raw.com

Jaycees Host Ice Cream Social in Armory

Wellington Jaycees hosted an ice cream supper at the National Guard Armory for members, prospective members, and spouses. About 40 people attended as volleyball provided entertainment for the men.

Wellington Jaycees National Guard

Kiwanis Club Senior Class Day at Hereford Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club hosts Senior Day for Wellington High School seniors with a May 31 luncheon. Dean Herring of Hereford Kiwanis spoke on Membership Development. Attendees included Alfred Allred and many classmates plus sponsors and visiting clubs from Hereford and Shamrock.

Kiwanis Wellington High School Dean Herring Hereford Kiwanis Club Alfred Allred Claude Barber Jimmy Black Vickie Black Jan Blain Jan Bowen Kenny Brown Polly Browning Joy Chandler Susan Coffee Sandy Covey David Groves Patricia Thomas James Stavenhagen Joline Groves Louis Graham Thayne Amonett Hereford Shamrock

Troop 32 Heads to Adobe Walls Scout Reservation

Boy Scout Troop 32 will depart Sunday for the Adobe Walls Scout Reservation west of Wheeler. For six days starting June 9, Wellington scouts will swim boat and craft to earn merit badges. Leaders Glenn McLain and Bill Long accompany Dana Bell Dan Fires Earl Hartman Stevie Hartman Steven Hicks Barry Long Teddy McLain Steve Marsh Bobby Saied Gary Wright Larry Wright and Jim Bob Nall.

Adobe Walls Wheeler Wellington Dana Bell Dan Fires Earl Hartman Stevie Hartman Steven Hicks Barry Long Teddy McLain Steve Marsh Bobby Saied Gary Wright Larry Wright Jim Bob Nall Glenn McLain Bill Long

Firemen Attend State Convention In Austin

Wellington Fire Chief J B Oney and second assistant chief Jim Sikes will attend the State Firemen and Fire Marshals Association annual convention in Austin from June 11 to June 13. Mrs Oney and their children will accompany them. Other weekend visitors include Mrs Nora Williams of Hale Center and her granddaughter Miss Penny Young of Hereford who visited Mrs Lillie Michie, with additional Wellington guests. Civil War deaths were cited as 90 times greater than those of the Revolution.

Wellington J. B. Oney Jim’ Sikes State Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association Austin Nora Williams Hale Center Penny Young Hereford Lillie Michie Annie Wood Ina Jeffers Mary Shipley Tommy Thomas Miss Young Delores Moody

Homemaking Students Plan Summer Experiences in June

Twelve girls from Wellington High School homemaking program will pursue summer experiences under teacher Mrs. Dee Cotentan through June. They will study sewing child development food growing and preparation and furniture refinishing with a chair weaving workshop June 12 to 14 and a Bloodmobile contribution June 6. Future Homemakers have funded department gifts and donated to the Ruth Huey Memorial Scholarship in memory of the longtime state director who died in 1968.

Wellington High School Denise Mitchell Linda Orr Beth Peters Edna Lange Bessie Sterling Rosie Sterling Vicki Black Barbara Vines Barbara Wilbur Jan Howard Jan White Dee Cotentan Wellington Argore Ruth Huey San Antonio

Jaycees Attend Region 1-B Work Forum in Pampa

Five Wellington Jaycees joined others at a Region 1-B Work Forum in Pampa on May 28 with Gary Gerdes directing. Delegates from Amarillo Canadian Clarendon Grover Pampa Perr yton and Shamrock discussed issues and activities and plotted plans for the August 24 25 convention in Pampa. Wellington earned the traveling prize for furthest distance. The June forum will meet in Perryton.

Wellington Jaycees Pampa Gary Gerdes Clarendon Jaycee Donald Settle Carl Daves Jesse Hernandez Leroy Belew Billy Wilkexcon Amarillo Canadian

Funeral for John H. Oldham Held at Sumnerwood

Out of town friends gathered for the funeral of John H. Oldham of Shamrock conducted Friday May 31 at Sumnerwood. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bullock Nara Visa NM Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Barton and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bullock Floydada Mr and Mrs. Henry Bryan Channing Mr and Mrs. A. R. Bridges Mrs. Allie Jones and Johnny Jones McKinney Mrs. Cliff Johnson and Mrs. Joe Bob Johnson Hart Nolan Poteet Panhandle and Mr. and Mrs. John Drew Knoll Holly Colo. Veterans Administration supplies 7 percent of U S hospital care.

John H. Oldham Shamrock Sumnerwood L. W. Bullock Nara Visa N.M M. A. Barton R. L. Bullock Floydada Henry Bryan Channing A. R. Bridges Allie Jones Johnny Jones McKinney Cliff Johnson Joe Bob Johnson Hart Nolan Poteet Panhandle John Drew Knoll Holly, Colo

Summer Homecoming Notices From West Tex State Univ

Jackie Duncan returns to West Tex State University for the summer and will work with Texas Highway Joe Wood and Freddy Mayhugh also spend the season home from college. The brief notes list incoming and returning students and family relations.

Jackie Pence A. Duncan West Tex Fam State University Texas Highway Department

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Norwood Young Homemakers Mrs. Carter Raburns Laverne Armstrong LaCora, Theresia Johnny Irving Delbert Kimbell Randy Ronnie Hartman W. F. Minatrea Francis Turner Goodwell, Okla Tom Dobbs Denzil Phipps Texas Technological College Dudley Phipps Bill Duncan Bobby Debbie Richardson Bob Hightower R. L. Tenison Sheldon Winegeart Bertie Bean Winegeart Gladys Hedger Frank Kennedy and Sons of Vega Lagert Jack Ford John J. L. Burt Fritch Roy Brinson Richard LeVine J. W. Savage South Texas Mexico del Rio Studre J.D. Young Dallas Street Patricia Dale Young Billy Charles Walsh W. F. Champion Pecan Street Junction Harold Pigg Kelly Pigg University of Texas Law School Ronald W. Deen Tammi Mansfield Billy Clubb Marvin Clubb Ray Horton R. D. Horton West Texas State University Jackie Needham Jack Needham Wellington, Texas Jaycees Kiwanis Club Tetera Wilkins Furniture West _Avenue Precinct 1 Collingeworth W.O Orville Vaughan Oldham Veterans Administration U.S Joe Wood Woodrow Wood Freddy Mayhugh H.R. Mayhugh Bronco Drive New Open Bronco Ritz Johan Ingram Mace
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