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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1967

Page

3

Seated Tea Honors June Bride-to-be Joyce Holton

A Thursday evening seated tea and shower honored June bride-to-be Joyce Holton at the home of Mrs. Henry Sullivan. Bridesmaids and hostesses included Mrs. Elvis Crawley Mrs. J M Orr Mrs. Wayne Cudd Mrs. R L Mabery Mrs. Emory Hunter and Mrs. Barney Glenn. The receiving line featured the bride elect with her mother and grandmother and the groom's mother.

Joyce Holton Henry Sullivan Miss Holton Richard Mauldin Elvis Crawley J. M. Orr Wayne Cudd R. L. Mabery Emory Hunter Barney Glenn

Norwood YH Names Officers

Sumnorwood Chapter of the Young Homemakers met in the school home economics room on Monday June 5. New officers elected were Mrs John Birkey president Mrs John Christner vice president Mrs Kenneth Jett secretary Mrs James Martindale treasurer reporter and Mrs Sam Carter parliamentarian. They voted to aid the PTA in buying a sewing machine for home economics students. Next meeting will be a family picnic at Lions Park in Sumnerwood.

Sumnorwood Young Homemakers Leon Myers Robert Dwight John Birkey John Christner Kenneth Jett James Martindale Sam Carter PTA Lions Park Sumnerwood Billy Waters Buck Breeding Donald Coleman John Schaffer Marvin Knoll Kim Ray John Dwyer Rudolf Tate Judy Barber

Wellington quartet to attend BE&PW convention in Dallas

Four Wellington members including officers will attend the 47th annual Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention in Dallas from June 9 to 11. State officers and keynote speaker include Marshall’s Thelma Jarrett and Reno Nevada’s Hope Roberts, with Bonnie Merriman to be installed as state president at the Saturday banquet.

Wellington Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc Dallas Burn Handley Pat McAlister Lowell Wells Rob Isbell Thelma Jarrett Marshall Dorothy T. Innerarity New Boston Hope Roberts Reno Nevada National Federation Bepw Clubs Bonnie Merriman Amarillo Globe-Times

Cummings Hold Family Reunion

The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cummings gathered at their home on Sunday June 4 for a family get together. Attending were Mrs. Doris Burney Darrell and Jeanie Ronald Cummings of Amarillo Mr and Mrs Travis Cummings and son Delano of Texas City Mr. and Mrs Bill Cummings and Billy Fred Cummings recently returned from Vietnam also Mr Cummings mother Mrs R H Isbell. Visiting during the afternoon were Mr and Mrs Wayne Cummings and Mr and Mrs Duard Harris and family of Hart.

Fred Cummings Doris Burney Darrell Jeanie Ronald Cummings Amarillo Travis Cummings Delano Texas City Bill Cummings Billy Fred Cummings Viet Nam Cummings R. H. Isbell Wayne Cummings Duard Harris Hart

4-H Girls Learn Handmade Look in Clothing Program

The 4 H Clothing program enrolls about 750000 girls ages 9 to 19 nationwide now in its 27th year. It teaches sewing from ponchos to suits, with design, fabrics and finishes, plus budgeting and planning. Awards include 500 scholarships, all expense trips to Chicago, and county medals, selected by the Cooperative Extension Service.

Coats & Clark, Inc Puerto Rico Cooperative Extension Service

Quail 4-H Girls Hold All Day Sewing Meet

Quail 4-H girls met Wednesday May 31 at the home economics cottage for an all day sewing session. They brought sack lunches and worked on dresses. Attending were Teresa Patterson Kathy Patterson Sherri White Sharon Childers Brenda Childers Bonita Pitts Sherri Canada Sharon Langley and Susan Langley. Leaders were Mrs Earl Patterson Mrs Roy Canada Mrs Elvis Pitts Mrs Delbert White and Miss Loleta Kees.

Quail 4-H Teresa Patterson Kathy Patterson Sherri White Sharon Childers Brenda Childers Bonita Pitts Sherri Canada Sharon Langley Susan Langley Earl Patterson Roy Canada Elvis Pitts Delbert White Loleta Kees

Mrs Holton Hosts Coffee for Bridal Shower Guests

Mrs John Holton hosted a Tuesday coffee for women who attended a bridal shower for Miss Joyce Holton. Roses decorated the table, a silver service served beverages, and each guest received a gift. Attendants included Mrs Henry Sullivan and others. the hostess is mother of Richard Mauldin.

John Holton Holton Joyce Holton Miss Holton Henry Sullivan St. L. Mabery Emory Hunter Elvis Crawley Wayne Cudd J. M. Orr Barney Glenn Hubert Mauldin Richard Ffauldin

Out of Town Guests Honored at Patio Party

Mrs. Sandy K Parsons Jr hosted a patio gathering Wednesday for visiting relatives and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Williams and son Robbie of Tulsa and Mrs A E Dillon of Allison along with Mrs Claude McMillin and Mr and Mrs Parsons. Mesquite wood noted as a fine furniture wood.

Sandy K. Parsons, Jr Robert Williams Robbie Tulsa A. E. Dillon Allison Claude McMillin Parsons Sandy Parson Jr Okla Williams McMillin

Open House for Land Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Land will be honored on their fiftieth anniversary with an open house hosted by their three daughters. The event is Sunday June 11 from 2:30 to 5:30 at 1601 East Avenue. Friends are invited. daughters Dorothy Johnson Lawndale California Eddie Mae Fisher Glendra California and Geraldine Wiggins Hedley will attend.

Mrs Roscoe Land Mrs. Rosco Land Land East Avenue Dorothy Johnson Lawndale Calif Eddie Mae Fisher Glendra Geraldine Wiggins Hedley

Shower Honors Bride-to-Be Joyce Holton

A lingerie shower for Joyce Holton was held Saturday afternoon in Karen Richardson's home. Hostess duties were assisted by Aleta Owens. The centerpiece featured a bride doll with blue net and crystal silver appointments. Attendees included Mrs. Larry Oswalt Susan Sullivan Jan Cud Beverly Singley Jane Orr Ann Orr Nancy Holton and Janyth Estes.

Beverly Singley Aleta Owens Joyce Holton Richard Mauldin Anna Kay Kelso Susan Sullivan Karen Richardson Janyth Estes Richardson Larry Oswalt Jan Cud Jane Orr Ann Orr Nancy Holton

Young Reunion Set This Week

The annual Young family reunion will be held Saturday and Sunday June 10 and 11. Sunday events happen at the Burn Handley Community Center with visits after 2 p.m. The reunion brings nine surviving children of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Young from Lutie and across Texas New Mexico and California. Three sisters living here include Mrs. Jack Lowry Mrs. H. L. Lowry and Mrs. Rufus Sweat.

Burn Handley Community Center Jack Lowry J. H. Young Lutie Texas New Mexico California H. L. Lowry Rufus Sweat

FHA Freshman Picnic Honors June 1 at Pool

The FHA freshman picnic is set for Tuesday June 1 at 6 30 PM at the swimming pool. Freshman FHA members are invited and should contact Tanya Horton to RSVP. Sponsor Mrs Dee Coleman coordinates arrangements for the event.

FHA Tanya Horton Dee Coleman

Lindsey- Houston Wedding Set

Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey Lindsey announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Ann Lindsey of Quail to Carl Rex Houston son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Houston of Memphis The couple plan to marry Saturday August 26 at four o clock in the afternoon at Travis Baptist Church in Memphis Mary Ann Lindsey is a Quail High School graduate who attended Clarendon College and Pampa Beauty School Carl Rex Houston graduated from Memphis High School and attended West Texas State University

Glen Davis Memorial Methodist Church Dozier Sumnerwood High School Dwight Texas Woman’s University Denton Shamrock High School Texas A&m University Bryan Frank Bailey Lindsey Quail Mary Ann Carl Rex Houston Lowell Houston Memphis Travis Baptist Church Quail High School Lindsey Clarendon College Pampa West Texas State University

Bride-to-be Sylvia McQueary Honored at May Luncheon

Sylvia McQueary, a June bride, was honored at a bridesmaid luncheon May 27 at the $ & S Yea House in Highland Park Dallas. Hostesses were Miss Jackie Brown and Mrs Bill Binningfield. Attendees included Mrs John Brown of Denton and others, with yellow tapers and flowers as table decor.

Sylvia McQueary Yea House Highland Park Dallas Jackie Brown Bill Binningfield Grand Prairie

Rice Bag Party Prepares Miss McQueary for Wedding

A prenuptial courtesy hosted at the Graham home on Monday evening June 5 honored Miss Sylvia McQueary as she plans to wed Vernon Ritchie on a June date. Guests brought wedding recipes and rice bags for the couple. Local high school friends attended and extended best wishes.

Sylvia McQueary Mary Graham Vicki Glenn Graham Miss McQueary Vernon Ritchie

Phillipses welcome son in Plainview family notice

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phillips of Plainview are parents to a son born Wednesday May 30 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and named Bill. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blevins and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Phillips. The family includes two daughters Vickey and Cindy.

Bill Phillips Plainview Bill Clarence Blevins Kress Monroe Phillips Bill Phillipses Vickey Cindy

Families visit, travel and relatives seen around Wellington

Local social notes list numerous visitors and travelers in Wellington and nearby towns. Names include Rose and Marie Shadid in Dallas and Altus to see a sick aunt, plus long lists of relatives from Hereford, Lubbock, Weatherford, Amarillo, Dallas, Dumas, Denton and Tulsa visiting over weekends and weeks.

Rose Shadid Marie Shadid George Shadid Altus E. A. Shadid Rose

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