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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

5

Alma Scally Weds Charlie Reeves in Simple May Ceremony

Alma Scally married Charlie Reeves on Sunday May 29 in a simple ring ceremony conducted by Rev. J. R. Goodwin. The bride, daughter of C. E. Scally of Houselog, studied in Wellington and is active in the community. The groom, son of L. E. Reeves of Midway, works as a farmer. They will reside in Midway. A large local attendance included family and friends from Borger Dodson and surrounding areas. The couple left for a short wedding trip before returning home.

Alma Scally Charlie Reeves J. R. Goodwin Wellington C. E. Scally Wellingon L. E. Reeves Midway Bessie Scally Dick Gant Borger Manford Reeves Raymond Vaughan Floyd Henry Clarence Blevins Roy Willingham Dodson More William Plemons Lubbock Virginia Grigsby W. C. Grigsby Amarillo R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Pauline Tulington Mendelssohn George Edwin McWhirter Wiliam B. Grigsby Gardenias J. F. Plemons Plemons Cochran Drug Co Points New Mexico Plemens Stonelind Oil and Gas Co

Belles Lettres Club Entertains Husbands On May 31

The Belles Lettres club closed its season with a party at Mrs. Frank Gallagher's home on the back lawn. Guests included husbands and members who enjoyed bridge chinker checks and 42. Ice cream and cake followed the games as attendees listed numerous couples by name.

Belles Lettres Club Frank Gallagher Jack Hurst A. C. Williams W. K. Cottingame Gallagher

Jolly Workers Club Meets With Mrs Caperton June 2

The Dozier Joly Workers Club met with Mrs. C. H. Caperton on June 2. The afternoon included sewing and conversation. A grab box will fund future treasure hunts and a picnic is planned Sunday with guests and hostess in attendance.

Jolly Workers Club C. H. Caperton Roy Billingsley Willie Massey Effie Rankin Catholeen Orveta Shields

Aberdeen Ladies Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Shaw

The Aberdeen church May 25 program was led by Mrs S D Shaw with talks by Mrs Jones Mrs Gulley and Mrs Jenkins A reading on John Wesley followed by a song The group sent a box of baby clothes to a Methodist orphans home Attendees included Mesdames W T Wall George Jones J D Jenkins Bert Shaw Bill Hawkins W C Ketner Mary Gulley M T Fletcher Elmer Smith and Misses Arlis Ketner Modena Shaw The next meeting is scheduled for Tune 1 Visitors are welcome.

The Ladies Missionary Society Aberdeen Church S. D. Shaw Jones Gulley Jenkins Modena Shaw John Wesley Mesdames W. T., Wall George Jones J. D. Jenkins Bert Shaw Bill Hawkins Mary Gulley M. T. Fletcher Elmer Smith Arlis Ketner

Mrs Hollis Rainey Shower Honors Preutt Bride

Mrs Hollis Rainey received gifts at a June 1 shower hosted by Mrs Sweatt and others honoring her as a future bride formerly Miss Estell Preutt. Rose bud theme with pink and green decor featured ferns roses and a lace covered dining table with a bride and groom centerpiece. Guests and gift givers included dozens of local residents and relatives from Wellington Lutie Sumnerwood and nearby towns.

Hollis Rainey Estell Preutt Gene Glenn Jack Harper Dick Sweatt E. M. Gulley Joe Terry Hardy Sweat Hardy B. Deger Durwood Willingham Mary Gulley Lonnie Vauaghan Cicero Gulley Tom Whitson R. H. Rountree Marysville Calif E. G. Sanders Sumnerwood Dick Willis Wellington A. B. Clark J. W. Deger Lutie Henry Young Lubbock Lucille Bennett Jim Cook Margaret Shields Paul Hardy P. E. Starr Louis Prestidge Hays Kansas Floyd Thompson Verda Thompson Virginia Thompson Joe Rountree Jack Lowrie Will Bennett Lou Massey Willie Massey Frank Massey Dozier

Mrs Pink Sullivan Hosts Bee Jolly Club Luncheon

Mrs Pink Sullivan entertained the Bee Jolly Club with a luncheon on Friday June 3. At bridge Roy Horn won high, Richard Cocke second high, and Creed Hill the traveling prize. Guests included Mesdames Campbell Cochran Doneghy Hill Pinkston Manzer Starr Cocke Horn Wells Benge and the hostess.

Pink Sullivan Bee Jolly Club Bridge Roy Horn Richard Cocke Creed Hill Tom Campbell A. L.cochran James Doneghy R. S. Pinkston L. A. Manzer Walter Starr Morris Wells Deskins Wells T. E. Benge Sullivan

Abra Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Groves Home

The Abra Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs John Groves home on Wednesday May 25. Members answered roll call with a current event and minutes were read. After business the group sang a club song and recreation hour prize went to Mrs Carl Amerson. The open discussion on a current program was led by Mrs Buck Breeding and refreshments were served.

Abra Home Demonstration Club John Groves Buck Breeding Pat Bradley Carl Amerson Groves Clay Ernest Brown John Everett Fred Bradley Gus Gooch Lou Harvey Nash Thompson Wayne Laycock Joe Laycock W. W. Breeding Frank Carraker J. C. Breeding Shamrock Mrs. Graves

Bowen Family Reunion Held At Bowen Home

A Bowen family reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Bowen. Attendees included Everett Bowen of Plainview Von Bowen of Rolla Earl Bowen and family Hubert Bowen and daughter Beth Maxene Lee Ella and other relatives and friends. Also present were W. D. Simpson Frank Fourmentin J. A. Lowe Grady Starkey and family with grandmother Mrs. Bell Smith of Quitaque. Jeanetta Gragg of Sayre visited Wellington with her father Lee Gragg and relatives. Wade Arnold of Shamrock also called on Wellington on Sunday.

B. Bowen Bowen Everett Bowen Plainview von Bowen Rolla Earl Bowen Hubert Bowen Beth Maxene Lee Ella W. d. Simpson Frank Fourmentin J. A. Lowe Grady Starkey Bell Smith Quitaque

Ninetyth Birthday Celebrated For Mrs Campbell

Mrs Billa Ann Campbell was honored for her ninetieth birthday with family and friends on Friday and Saturday. A granddaughter baked a white cake with ninety candles. Relatives and neighbors from Wellington Milburn and Pulaska joined in festivities at the Campbell home and at a later registry event hosted by Mrs Littleton and Mrs Gillespie.

Billa Campbell Billa Ann Campbell Glenn Brickey Alice Brickey Sammie BD Davis Sammie Alice Brickey Barbara Campbell Lawrence Gillespie Clarence Littleton Leo Lawrence Mally Buchanan Lucy Crow J. W. Poteet Sammie D. Davis Sammie Glen Brickey Barbara Ann Alice Bricckey Otis Robinson Stela West Tom Cornelius R. S. Alexander J. G. Gardner Angie Garvin Leonard Ray Hardy James Duke Gillespie Inez Boatman Littleton Gillespie Pulaska Tennessee Texas Mil ‘Burn Wellington Allie Brickey Walker Brickey Sunray Mack Schoenrock Los Angeles Calif Sartie Alice Brickey Cleo Williams Fort Worth Lavan Davis Shamrock Barbara Ann Brickey Billie Voca Brickey Willie Dene Parsons Clovis New Mexico Billie D. Williams John Davis Roswell

Ruby Patrick Hosts Friends Party at Home

Ruby Patrick entertained a number of her friends with a party at her home on Saturday June 4. Music and games were enjoyed by Dorothy Lowry Elizabeth Curt ner Olibbia Curtner Lola Mae Lindsey Ida Mae Riley Georgia Adams Lena Mae Harbor Helen McGill Margaret Higdon Lee Lemley Dewey Vandiver R C Patrick Milburn Derryberry Evelyn Jackson Arvin Kersten T J Blackshear and hostess Ruby Patrick.

Ruby Patrick Dorothy Lowry Elizabeth Curtner Olibbia Curtner Lola Mae Lindsey Ida Mae Riley Georgia Adams Lena Mae Harbor Helen McGill Margaret Higdon Lee Lemley Dewey Vandiver R. C. Patrick Milburn Derryberry Evelyn Jackson Arvin Kersten T. J. Blackshear

Jean Brookshear Hosts Busy Bee Club Party

Jean Brookshear entertains Busy Bee Club Tuesday afternoon with games and contests won by Nancy Sullivan. Refreshments served to Beth Brookshear Rosemary Jones Alene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pollyanna O Neil Pearl Ball Nancy Sullivan Mary Lou Williams and host Jean Brookshear.

Busy Bee Club Jean Brookshear Nancy Sullivan Beth Brookshear Rosemary Jones Alene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pollyanna O'Neil Pearl Ball Mary Lou Williams

Miss Mary Jean Muse Heads to Canyon Summer Session

Miss Mary Jean Muse departed Tuesday for Canyon to attend the summer session at West Texas State College.

Mary Jean Muse Canyon West Texas State College

O E S Chapter Installs Wellington Officers at Masonic Hall

Wellington chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an installation service at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday May 21 with Mrs. Bill Whitley as worth matron and Johnnie Marie Wallace installing officer. Officers were attired in white dresses and two accordion duets by Wallace and Aldis Kern accompanied the ceremony.

Wellington Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Bill Whitley Worth Ben Hurst Sin Wall Ralph Bell Gladys Richards Eisdell Bartlett Elzy Sherwood Effie Lee Richards Fred Taylor I. M. Hutchens Irene Kennedy Marvin Somerville FE. M. Hix J. M. Hutchens Sentinel Johnnie Wallace W. O! Richars John C. Harper Johnnie Marie Wallace Aldis Kern

Patterson Sisk Tie The Knot In Pampa Wedding

Announcement lists Cassie Patterson and T. E. Sisk wed in Pampa on Sunday June 5 with Rev. Bailey officiating at First Baptist Church. They will reside in Pampa.

Cassie Patterson T. E. Sisk Pampa YT. E. Sisk Irs A. G. Sisk Wellington Bowie Bailey First Baptist Church of

Miracles Of Jesus Study Led By Mrs Annie Wall

The Methodist Ladies Missionary Society met Monday June 6 at 9 oclock at the church. Mrs Annie Wall introduced Miracles of Jesus and discussed parables and their authorities. She will continue the study each Monday morning through June July.

Methodist Ladies Missionary Society J. Stevenson Jesus Annie Wall

Picnic At Country Club Sunday Hosts Calvin Hurst

Calvin Aaron Hurst entertained friends with a picnic at the Country Club on Sunday afternoon June 6. Attendees included Nora Glenn Jimmie Cochran S A Combs Martha Jean Henry A J Fires Billy Wayne Mattox Bobby Mattox Wilma Ruth Forbis and Calvin Aaron Hurst.

Calvin Aaron Hurst Country Club Nora Glenn Jimmie Cochran S.A. Combs Martha Jean Henry A. J. Fires Billy Wayne Mattox Bobby Mattox Wilma Ruth Forbis Calvin Aaron Hurat

Swearingen Family Visit Highlights Local Weekend

Ed Moring and children of Clar lendon and Charles Young of Pampa visited Elmer Young's home Sunday. V. L. Sanders and family spent Sunday night in Memphis with relatives. Mrs. Frank Smith and family of Buck Creek visited the L. B. Tyler home. Miss Florine Tulle of Memphis spent the weekend with Miss Earle Tyler. This week closes the school term with two entertainment nights scheduled Tuesday and Thursday.

Ed Moring Clarlendon Charles Young Pampa Elmer Young V. L. Sanders Memphis Frank Smith Buck Creek L. BE. Tyler Florine Tulle Earline Tyler

O'Rear Hosts Eightieth Birthday Celebration in Rolla

Local families gathered at the W L O'Rear home on Sunday June 6 to honor his eightieth birthday with a noon meal and afternoon tributes. Attendees included numerous relatives from Rush Springs Wellington Clayton and Wichita Falls along with many Rolla residents. O'Rear remains active in civic and religious work teaching a Bible class at Bella Sunday School despite advanced age.

W. L. O'Rear Mr. O'Rear E. T. Blades Rush Springs Okla Edgar Fisher Clayton N. M Felix Handley Wellington Ralph Alday Harry Darnell Wichita Falls Wallace O'Rear Frank Wright Lottie Royal Ross E. Williams Marion Erlene Billie Myrna Howard Rankin Peggy Jean Quail Roy Cunningham R. W Keith D. M. Jarrell June T. R. Blades Memphis L. G. Yarbrough Ruby Knowles Glenda W. O. Parrish Truman Arnold A. E. Kelly Lloyd Bin Frances Jean Aubrey Duke Sam Smith J. R. Godbey Erma Ruth Betty Lou J. R John Trew Nell Dan Beatrice Lillian Hawkins Roberta Johnnie Bleyfins Edd Crawford Bear Rolla Bella Sunday School

Mrs. L. P. Cantrell Given Stark Shower Honor

Mrs J P Cantrell honored with a Stark Shower at the home of Mrs A A Haywood on Thursday afternoon June 2. Honoree received numerous dainty gifts from attendees including Mrs Jim Woods Mrs Mary Chandler Mrs Pete Chandler and others.

J. P. Cantrell A. A. Haywon Jim Woods Mary Chandler Pete Chandler J.C. Carson Ernest Foote Elc. Crawley J. Bartenbruch Paul Cantrell Haywood Peggy Haywood W. A. Marrow Fred LeDerer Mundie Cantrell Estelle Opal Boyles Virgil Atkinson

Dorothy Jane Riggs Hosts Busy Bee Club Meeting

Dorothy Jane Riggs entertained the Busy Bee Club on Tuesday May 31 at 2 30. New members Nancy Sullivan Mary Lou Williams and Gene Brookshear joined and several official entries were added to the minutes. Nancy Sullivan won the contest. refreshments were served to a list of members and guests.

Dorothy Jane Riggs Busy Bee Club Nancy Sullivan Mary Lou Williams Gene Brook- Shear Rosemary Jones Allene Raburn Pearl Ball Pollyanna O'Neil Gene Brookshear Peggy Jean Riggs

Miss Madelene Young Honored With Sunday Dinner

Miss Madelene Young was surprised with a dinner on Sunday June 5 hosted by Mrs. Rufus Sweat and Mrs. Jack Lowry sister of Miss Young. Guests included Virginia Thompson Catherine Jolly Larry Sanders Verda Thompson Nadine Sanders Stanley Deger Vaughan Kastron Buford Young Henry James Young and others.

Madelene Young Rufus, Sweat Jack Lowry Miss Young Virginia Thompson Catherine Jolly Larry Sanders Verda Thompson Nadine Sanders Stanley Deger Vaughan Kastron Buford Young Rs. Dick. Sweat Henry James Young Lowry Ign Sweat

Samnorwood Community Weekend and School News

Local residents visit with relatives from California and nearby towns. Commencement exercises close the school term. Visitors include Miss Frances Wiemhold, Forrest Wiemhold, and several Wellington area relatives. Oscar Payne and Jim Taylor harvest in Kirkland. A miscellaneous shower occurs at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Henry Marchant remains hospitalized after surgery. City gas rate hearing referenced. Miss Adelaide Knight touted as Ohio’s only woman cobbler.

Justin Ward California Claude Tom Whitfield Rob Crane Fresno Muriel Whitfield Mineral Wells Claud Whitfield Frances Wiemhold Vega Forrest Sudan O. M. Payne Wiemhold Wellington James Whitfield Canadian J. G. Sanders Family

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aberdeen M. S. Society Mrs. Pink Sullivan Abra Jeanetta Gragg of Sayre Lee Gragg Mrs. Wade Arnold of Mabel Jones Kansas State University Pennsylvania State College Wayne Reynolds W. F. Vaughan Don Culbertson C. QO. Hannon W. Q. Vaughan Winfred Payne Camp H. A. McWhorter M. C. Cornelius G. R. Lewis W. E. Brewster J. E. Reynolds Don Culberson Podgson J. H. Birchfield W. C. Lewis Eula Reynolds Floy Kesler Anna Lou Brewster Tom Birchfield iMrs W. S. White Friends O.E.S. Chapter Swearingen Mrs Jesse E, Purvis Mr. W.L. O’rear Bill Plemons L. P. Cantrell Samnorwood W. 2B. Hicks, Jr Ernest Scott Amarillon Federal Court Adelaide Knight Ohio
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