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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

5

Miss Bettie Kerr Weds Bob Birchfield in Hereford Church

Miss Bettie Rose Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Kerr Hereford and Mr Bob Birchfield were married Sunday June 6 in Hereford Presbyterian Church. The ceremony included roses gladioli honeysuckle cedar with Rev John C Thorns officiating. The couple plans a summer in Austin for Birchfield to receive his M A degree at the University of Texas.

Bettie Rose Kerr C. F. Kerr Hereford Bob Birchfield Twight Hereford Presbyterian Church John C. Thorns Presbyterian Church Clay Ridgway Mattie Devin Tulsa Fannie Bettis Shamrock Bryan McDonald Ozona Joe Ed Billy Pat Kerr Patricia Ann McDonald Reavis Kerr Ray McEntire Chatsworth California Elizabeth ‘Ireland Mendelssohn Will S. Kerr Amarillo Austin Birchfield University of Texas Wellington Wichita Falls Fort Worth Olton Dimmitt J. H. Birchfield Collingsworth County Kelly Cottonwood Olton High School Tom Birchfield Nadine Hudson Calvin Aaron Hurst

Conveniences In Kitchens Topic For Abra H D Club

Abra Home Demonstration Club met on June 2 with a roll call note of a kitchen convenience wish. Mrs Francis Shipley hosted and Mrs Guy Beasley and Mrs Gus Gooch led a remodeling demonstration. The cake baked by Mrs C Pharrish sold for eighty five cents and next meeting set for June 16 at Mrs A R Clay’s home.

Abra Home Demonstration Club Francis Shipley Guy Beasley Gus Gooch Alice Anglin Lela Fergiuson Lottie Mae Clay Loraine Everett A. R. Clay Frank Mayo Joe Laycock Wayne Laycock L. C. Pharrish W. R. Breeding Carl “Amerson Guy Beaslay John Everett Pat Bradley C. Pharrish

Mrs Harlan Plans Friday Afternoon Picnic for Juniors

Mrs. M. EB Harlan, a local teacher, hosts a junior year group picnic Friday afternoon. The event gathers about sixty students with plans for games and food as part of the year’s activities.

M. EB. Harlan Ma Ey.harlan Jerg

Roberts Celebrate Fifty Third Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W Roberts celebrated their fifty third wedding anniversary Sunday June 5 at the Roberts home. Family and friends attended including Mr and Mrs J A Mahan Mr and Mrs M F Hunter L W Gribble M P Watkins Baker Hoskins Reverend W B Hicks Bill and James Hicks Mr and Mrs Gentry Hobbs and daughter Gloria Mr and Mrs Verril Roberts and daughter Nella Mr and Mrs C W Roberts and son Dale Mr and Mrs Pipp Halloman Miss Kathaleen Townes Miss Thelma Simpson Miss Beatrice Walters Miss Ruthie Lee Roberts Miss Leitha Roberts Miss Carrie Reynolds Mr and Mrs Thad Roberts Leon Roberts Ernie Jo Glenn Roberts Otis Roberts Archie Roberts Wayne Roberts Miss Maurine Rushing of Dallas Miss Mildred Ramsey of Eldorado Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Arthur Lux Pampa Elwyn Atkinson Pampa Mrs Bertie Atkinson and Buster Atkinson.

W. Roberts Roberts J. A. Mahan M. F. Hunter L. W. Gribble M. P. Watkins Baker Hoskins I. M. Hutchins Dorn W. B. Hicks Bill James Hicks Thad Roberts Leon Roberts Ernie Jo Glenn Roberts Otis Roberts Archie Roberts Wayne Roberts Maurine Rushing Dallas Mildred Ramsey Eldorado Oklahoma Arthur Lux Pampa Elwyn Atkinson Bertie Atkinson Buster Atkinson

Patricia Ann Starr Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Mrs. John H. Starr hosted a lawn birthday party for her daughter Patricia Ann Starr on May 25. Attendees included Patsy Well Masten, John Wilks Masten, Billie Lee Roark, Patsy Cloe, John Ed Roark, Joyce Rountree, Jo-Ann Rountree, James F. LeDerer, Norma Jean Bridge, Katie Young, Arlene Young, Robert Young, Mary Ann Hunter, Clifton Hunter, Johnny Wiles, and others.

John H. Starr Patricia Ann Patsy Well Masten John Wilks Masten Billie Lee Roark Patsy Cloe John Ed Roark Joyce Jo-Ann Rountree James F. LeDerer Norma Jean Bridge Katie Arlene Robert Young Mary Ann Hunter Clifton Hunter Johnny Wiles Patricia Ann Starr

Playmate Club Notes From Rose Mary Jones Home

The Faithful Playmate Club met at Rose Mary Jones home on Saturday June 5 at 2 30. After many frames refreshments were served. Attending were Helen Jo Berry Nancy Sullivan Allene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pollyanna O Neil Mary Lou Williams Pearl Bell guest Frances Richerson and hostess Rose Mary Jones.

Faithful Rose Mary Jones Helen Jo Berry Nancy Sullivan Allene Raburn Dorothy Jane’ Riggs Pollyanna O'Neil Mary Lou Williams Pearl Bell Frances Richerson

Mrs W S White Hosts Kellev Missionary Society

Mrs W S White Sr entertained the Methodist Missionary Society with an all day quilting party at her home on Thursday June 3. Luncheon was served at noon with attendees including Mrs J H Birchfield Mrs CG Camp Mrs W F Vaughan Mrs D C Camp Mrs PF L White and others.

W. S. White Methodist Missionary Society J. H. Birchfield CG. C. Camp W. F. Vaughan D. C. Camp PF. L. White H. A. McWhorter Herbert Lindsey

Reapers 8 S Class Holds June 4 Meeting

The Reapers Sunday School of the Baptist Church met at Mrs. Frank Langford's home on June 4. After the business meeting Nellie Blg Slay played an accordion solo. Refreshments were served.

Reapers Sunday School the Baptist Church Frank Langford Nellie Frank Langford Albert. Smith

Vernon Stafford Weds Tip Ramsey in Terrell

Miss Tip Ramsey daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Ramsey of Terrell wed Vernon Stafford at 8 am Sunday May 30 at First Baptist Church Terrell. Attendants were Louise Champion and Woodrow Stafford. The bride a 1931 Waco High School graduate, works in the Texas Power and Light Co Terrell office. groom son of Mrs B B Stafford Wellington, a 1926 Wellington High School graduate and Simmons College class of 1931 alum who taught at West Texas Military College then West Waco Junior High. They plan to live in Waco.

Tip Ramsey G. C. Ramsey Terrell Vernon Stafford W. E. B. Lockridge First Baptist Church Louise Champion Woodrow Stafford Waco High School Texas Power and Light Company Stafford B. B. Stafford Wellington Simmons West Texas Military College West Waco Waco

Mildred Self Weds John Cherry in Wichita Falls

Miss Mildred Self of Quail and Mr. John Cherry of Quail were married on Saturday in Wichita Falls. Rev. Bill M. Smith read the ring ceremony at 4 p.m. Attendants were Otis Melton and Ed Cherry. The bride, a Wellington High School and Clarendon College alumna, wore a navy ensemble and carried a chrysanthemum bouquet. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cherry, farms in Quail. The couple will reside in Quail.

Mildred Self Quail John Cherry Wichita Falls Bill M. Smith Floral Heights Methodist Church Otis Melton Ed Cherry Syroom French Self

Wichita Falls visitors and Oklahoma guest list

Mr. Orvel Couch and son Lynn of Wichita Falls are visiting Mrs. Q L Couch and friends this week. Miss Andrea Clark of Altus Oklahoma was a weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs B P Clark.

Orvel Couch Lynn Wichita Falls Q. L. Couch Andrea Clark Altus, Oklahoma Mrs B.P. Clark

Y W A Girls Hold Wellington House Party

Sixty five Y W A members gathered in Wellington June third and fourth for a Baptist Church house party. Attendees from Shamrock Childress McLean and nearby areas joined the Sanger group for social hours worship and missions talks led by Frances Landers Lois Buice Miss Ruth Anderson and others. An associational Y W A was formed with Mrs Cecil Goff as director and Lois Murray elected secretary president.

Wellington The Baptist Church Shamrock Childress McLean Cecil Goff Frances Landers Lois Buice Maureyn Hunt Lois Murray M. E. Harlan Ruth Anderson Naomi Slay Lester Benge God's Creation

Mrs J L Sauder Honoree At Friday Shower

Mrs J L Sauder was named honoree at a Friday afternoon shower held at the home of Mrs C F McGuire. Guests enjoyed games and a treasure hunt while gifts were presented. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs A B Fones Mrs T R Blade Mrs Frank Friar and several Lauder and McGuire family members.

J. L. Sauder C. F. McGuire A. B. Fones T. R. Blade Memphis Frank Friar Joe Childress Jett Roberts D. M. Knowles Hartwell Darnell Thelma Virginia McGuire Mary Ellen Lauder J. J. Lauder CG. F. McGuire L. G. Yarbrough

Abou Clothes and Young Modern Texas Prate Collec

A fashion piece discusses foundation garments that smooth figure bulges for modern silhouettes. It notes flexible, bone free fabrics like tropical cloth and satin, recommends multiple pieces, and gives fitting tips including seated measurements to account for body spread.

Abou Clothes Young Modern Texas PraTe Collec L Omen A Milady

Mrs Gardiner's Family Visit Mentioned in Local Note

Mrs John Bullington and her daughters Billie Jo and Fay Allen, visited last week with their parents Mr and Mrs D G Gardiner, in a brief local social note highlighting family connections.

John Bullington Billie Jo Fay Allene D, G Gard Iner

Summer Home Ee Class Outing To Country Club Friday

Miss Lila Allred led the summer Home Ec class on a trip to the country club last Friday for a swimming party. A surprise birthday shower honored Frances Stevenson, with attendees including Patricia Sullivan Betty Jane Ellis Carolyn Hopson Eva Dillehay Katherine Lynn Clara Frances Danson Martha Jeanne Henry and sponsor Lila Allred.

Lila Allred Frances Stevenson Patricia Sullivan Betty Jane Ellis Carolyn Hopson Eva Dillehay Katherine Lynn Clara Frances Danson Martha Jeanne Henry

Bernice Brickey Weds Los Angeles Man on June 2

Miss Bernice Brickey daughter of Mrs. Alice Brickey of Wellington married Max Lehreenroch of Los Angeles California in a June 2 ceremony at 7 o clock a Methodist pastor officiated. The bride has lived in Los Angeles for two years after finishing school at Hamlin and working with the Wellington Telephone Company. Her sister Sammie Alice Brickey plans a Los Angeles visit with the newlyweds and Hugh Longino, a Draughon’s College student in Wichita Falls, spent the weekend with the couple’s family.

Bernice Brickey Alice Brickey Wellington Max Lehreenroch Los Angeles California Hamlin Wellington Telephone Company Sammie Alice Brickey Ina Hugh Longino Draughon’s Business College Wichita Falls

W L O Re ar Celebrates Seventy Ninth Birthday

Mr. W L O Re ar honored at a dinner party Sunday for his seventy ninth birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Felix Handley at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wallace O Re ar and family and the Handleys. Miss Helen Dyson of Mobeetio is visiting the Dyson family for the summer.

W. L. O'Rear Felix Handley Mr. O’rear Wallace O’rear Mrs Felix Handley Helen Dyson Mobeetio R. A. Dyson

Starr-Small wedding announced at June 22

Miss Pauline Starr and Mr Horace Small plan a June 22 wedding announced by Miss Starrs aunt Mrs Walter Starr. Pre nuptial events include a Kin club auxiliary shower at Mrs E S Ireland home and a breakfast bridge party for Miss Starr with guests and puzzles themed around Dan Cupid.

Pauline Starr Horace Small Miss Starr Walter Starr Quail Margaret Ann Fires Dan Cupid Charlotte Cone Virginia Lee Fortenberry Mixa Leta Fern Wells Marmearet Ann Fires

Wilkerson Family Holds Sunday Reunion Picnic

Mrs G A Wilkerson and the Wilkerson family gathered Sunday June 6 at Alaneed for an all day picnic and reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ross Wilkerson, Mr and Mrs B Whitley, Mrs G A Wilkerson, Mr and Mrs W V Whitley, Mr and Mrs John Hilgenfeldt and children, and Mr and Mrs Waters Fain.

Wilkerson G. A. Wilkerson Alaneed Ross Wilkerson B. Whitley W. V. Whitley John Hilgenfeldt Waters Fain

Mrs Hall and Mrs Claunch Honored at Shower

On Wednesday afternoon June 2 Mrs. E L King hosted a shower honoring Mrs Cle Hall and Mrs Joe Claunch. Friends attended and gifts were given as the ladies enjoyed games and refreshments.

E. L. King Cle Hall Joe Claunch Hall Claunch R. &. Farmer Hollis Cherry le A. Robinson Moody Cherry B. F. Farmer Lena King Eftie Nelle Farner Virginia Zelma King Clel Hall EB. L. King

Mrs Cleveland Teaches Girls Window Cleaning

Mrs M C Cleveland demonstrates window cleaning methods for Wilnaker girls at her home on Tuesday May 25 at 2 30. Attendees include Margaret Ellen Cleveland Wille Mae Walters Mary Ellen and Ruth Jackson with sponsors Mrs B Jackson and Mrs M C Cleveland. Next meeting set for Tuesday June 8 at 2 30 featuring Miss Moser on hooked rugs.

M. C. Cleveland B. Jackson M.C. Cleveland Wil Nleer Club Miss Moser

Fain family and Rachel Rainer visit Amarillo relatives

Mrs. Winnie Fain Merton and Miss Jo Frances Fain of Amarillo visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Fain over the weekend. Miss Rachel Rainer joined the group and visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. W. Rainer.

Winnie Fain Merton Jo Frances Fain Amarillon T. T. Fain Rachel Rainer T. HW. Rainer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abra H. D. Club Playmate Club W. 5. White Kellev Missionary Society Reapers Bride Quiil Y. W.A Sanger W.A. Leach Oletha Vaughan Ruth Ward Geo. O. Hughes Board of Sanger Courier Denton Paris Country Club W.L. O’rear Starr Thur Bettie Kerr Robert H. Birchfield E. S. Ireland F. R. Walker Boone Whitaker Clay Ridgeway Orth Grieg J. C. Thorns John Olson G. M. Hudson Incal Express Loveland Mrs. Hall Mrs. Claunch Palace Drug Store Cleveland Bs Pictorial Review Physical Culture Twoney
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