Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Wellington Leader in Wellington, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

4

Miss Reba Longino and Douglas Pipes Wed in Single Ring Ceremony

Miss Reba Longino of Wellington and Douglas Pipes of Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City wed Sunday at 2 30 in the home of lifelong friends Judge Howard Riggs officiating in a single ring ceremony. The couple left for Oklahoma City after the ceremony and will begin life together at 21 South Roberson.

Reba Longino Douglas Pipes Wellington Wichita Falls Oklahoma City Jimmie Kelso Howard Riggs Schubert Peggy Riggs Bessie Jean Willis Dorothy Phy Pipes Hugh M. Longino Wellington High School Clarendon College Wichita School of Nursing Saint Joseph Dorothy Riggs Oma City

Katherine Lynn Earns BFA From University of Texas

Miss Katherine Lynn received a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Texas after the May commencement in Austin. She completed liberal arts and sculpture with a painting major, one of twelve BFA graduates and three in painting. Her works were shown in state venues and a main building display, and she is a Zeta Tau Alpha member planning to stay with her parents in Wellington for the summer.

Katherine Lynn University of Texas Austin Miss Lynn State Federation of Women's Club Bright Shawl San Antonio

Peters honored at two May bridal showers in local homes

Mr and Mrs David Peters were honored at a May 29 bridal shower hosted by C B DePauw, following a May 22 shower at Gordon Peters home. Guests included numerous DePauw, Peters and Winegeart family members, with gifts sent by dozens of relatives.

David Peters C. B. DePauw Peters Gordon Peters DePauw Bill DePauw W. P. Gilbreath Alex Shields Lovella Keesee C. T. Ogletree Jerry DePauw E. G. Pierce G. C. Pettitt Warren Carter Pat O'Hair Frank Coleman H. E. Bell Guy Bell Selan Ina Mae Qleta Ruth Winegeart Marie Elvis White Glenn Melvin Bill Breeden C. H. Jones Jack Pettitt Denzil Loetta Ogletree Oleta Faye Jones Paul Allred Winfred Glenn Mary Bell de G. T. Thomas J. F. Ogletree Bob Bowen Lloyd Langford Dewey Illis Josephine Winders John Martin Will Long Tom Caldwell Billie “Poff Richard Peters Hunter Peters Denno Payne Allen Peters Henry Langford Billie Joe Callahan Connie. Lee Moody Clara Terry Moody

New Red Cross Class Draws Strong Monday Attendance

Mrs. Lester Benge praised the newly organized surgical dressing class meeting at 2 pm in Red Cross rooms. Eighteen workers produced 427 sponges in three hours, with instructors Mrs. Doneghy and Mrs. Kern guiding participants including Allene Raburn and Rosemary Jones.

Lester Benge Red Cross Allene Raburn la Vera Ann Hall Dorothy Jane Riggs Rosemary Jones Nancy Sullivan Lyla Ryan Carolyn Ellis Billye Sue Hunt Bettye Jo Hunt Pattie Lee Watkins Edna Joyce

Auxiliary to Hold Final Year Meeting at Saint Joseph’s

The Saint Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary will meet Friday June 11 at 4:00 p.m. for a short business session and election of officers for the coming year. The program feature is a book review by Miss Katherine Boverle and Miss Borie te.

Saint Joseph’s Hospital Mise Katherine, Boverle Misa Borie

Family trip marks graduation and study plans

Mrs. Charlie Jones, Rosemary Jones and Charlie Jones II returned from Springfield Illinois where Rosemary graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Dr Charlie Jones attended the exercises and then proceeds to Chicago for further graduate work.

Charlie Jones Rosemary Jones Charlie Jones II Springfield Rosemary Sacred Heart Academy Chicago

Misa Rose Erisman Attends Amarillo District Meeting

Home Demonstration Agent Misa Rose Erisman attended the district meeting in Amarillo this week, with events held Monday and Tuesday aligning with district outreach efforts.

Misa. Rose ‘Erisman Amarillo

Wellington Area Sees Wide Range of Weekend Guests

Local families hosted numerous visitors from across Texas and nearby states over the weekend including Mrs. C. QO Roark and Norma Lee visiting Hugh M. Longino, Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Jones hosting Dick Broyles, and Rev. and Mrs. Walter Patterson with Eunice. Visitors traveled from San Angelo, Dallas, Wichita Falls, Hereford, Quanah, Amarillo, Elk City, and Fort Worth. The social calendar included a wedding at Sheppard Field and family visits spanning Wellington, Hollis, and Lovington areas.

T. D. Nored, Sr Hondo Garland Midget Garland Hugh Uvalde M. Winter Donald Nored Sheppard Field

Family Reunion Honors Minnie Gibbs Household Ties

The Gibbs family gathered at Mrs. Minnie Gibbs home on Sunday May 30 for a reunion the first time in years. A noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting followed, with members from Pampa Hedley Amarillo and beyond sharing memories and news.

Minnie Gibbs Urban Gibbs Laqunees and Darcell Pampa Herman Fales Sharon Rose Mobile Alabama Letha Gibbs Cincinnati Ohio D. W. Peters Lovell and Gerald Hedley Hubert Gibbs San Jos New Mexico Milburn Gibbs Clinton Joe Sheri Fern Amarillo Earl Gibbs Drucilla Rodell Byers

Miss Betty Keesee Weds Sgt William Gafford at Vernon

Miss Betty Keesee of Vernon married Sgt William T Gafford of Fort Lewis Washington in a double ring ceremony at Vernon on June 2 in the home of Elder Glenn Green. The bride wore a two piece airy blue ensemble with black and white accents. She is a former nurse supervisor at Vernon Clinic Hospital and a West Texas Hospital School of Nursing graduate. After a week in Vernon the couple will reside in Washington at Fort Lewis.

Betty Keesee Sgt William Galford Vernon William T. Gafford Fort Lewis Washington Glenn EB. Green Elder Green Church of Christ West Texas Hospital School of Nursing Lubbock Vernon Clinic Hospital Gafford Charlie Gafford Crowell and Crowell High School Sgt. Gafford Charlie Hill Pete Brock Wellington

Mrs. Cecil Davidson Earns B S Degree From W S T C Canyon

Mrs. Cecil Davidson formerly Miss Vermell Scott earned her bachelor of science in Home Economics at West Texas State College Canyon during the May 22 commencement. She is a Wellington high school graduate from 1939 and daughter of the J A Scott family of the Loco community.

Cecil Davidson Vermell Scott West Texas State College Canyon Davidson Wellington J. A. Scott Loco Levi Lawrence Artie John H. Scott Dodson Paso

Local Briefs Reflect Community Moves and Medical News

Mrs Opal Goodman underwent an appendicitis operation in Hollis last week. Floyd Teastch departed for Fort Sill Oklahoma for service as an army engineer. Mrs Vivian Bilderback returned home after months with her husband in Battle Creek Michigan. Mrs Sam Thompson and sister-in-law Mrs Walter Camp left for Rhode Island where Mr Camp is stationed. Mr and Mrs Harry Patterson and Mr and Mrs Fred Patterson were visitors at W E Patterson's home last Friday night. Mrs Johnny Orr visited her parents W E Patterson last Thursday. Miss Virginia Ain had a tonsil operation last week. Mina Leoneline returned home Tuesday to visit her parents.

Opal Goodman Hollis Floyd Teastch Fort Sill Oklahoma Vivian Bilderback Battle Creek Michigan Sam .Thompson Walter. Camp Rhode Island Camp Armed Forces Harry Patterson Fred Patterson W.E ‘Patterson Johnny. Orr Mra W. E. Patterson Virginia Ain Mina Leoneline

Dela Burt Hailed By Friends Before WAAC Duty

Last Thursday Miss Dora McClaskey hosted a gathering honoring Dela B. Burt who leaves June 7 to report for WAAC service. She will be inducted at Lubbock and proceed to Oglethorpe Georgia for six weeks of basic training.

Dora Elizabeth McClaskey Dela B. Burt WAAC Miss Burt Lubbock Oglethorpe Georgia United States Bessie Jean Willis Bessie Rainer Rose Erisman Bula Rose Bell Hattie D. Wells Naomi Slay Bonnie Willis Pruett Garner Neil Brabey Barney Glenn

Joint Meeting of Baptist WMU Circles at Church

Four circles of the Baptist WMU met in joint service at the church on Monday June 7 for the Royal Service program led by mission chairman Mrs Arvezene Winter. Participants included Mrs R W Brantley Mrs J W Harper Mrs Tom Berry Mrs J O and Mrs Doshla Dis.

the Baptist Arvezene Winter Circle. Four Mra R. W. Brantley J. W. Harper Tom. Berry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victory Horace Head Texas University Mrs Jerry Gille Edwin Delagardelle the Childress Bombardier School Lee O'Neil Dick Broyles E. W. Jones Dallas H. S. Gray Cecil Katrina Dean Lindsey San Angelo Lindsey Leon Lindsey Walter Patterson Eunice J. W. Glaze Borger J. L. Hays Jessie Hays Mary Frances Hays Hereford J .L. Hays Fred Pepper University of Texas At Austin A. R. Pepper Buster Barker Jarrell and Vaughana Texico, N.M Frank Barker John Forbis Dorothy Margaret Forbis Childress Floyd Taylor Quanah Mack Saied C. L. Blandford Juane Coast Guard Salveston Lethy Mae Gibbs Bulah Byers Mobile, Fla Okla W. C. Wilson W. W. Welden Hugo, Okla Earl Reynolds Frank Gibson Durant J. F. Gibson L. Stonecipher Mollie R. L. Porter Horace Clark Mr. Clark June Wyman Altus Oklo Ida“Goodner Rufus Higdonsand Lonnie Goodner Thelma Gene Manzer H. A. Knight Archie Copeland and Son Lois Fulcher Fate Marvianmne Lindsey Eldorado Okahoma Roy Willams el Paso Boyd Williams Brownwood Tommy Austin C. C. Bell Bula Bess Bell Fort Worth Charles Beel Matesville, Ark Geo. Brewer Bill Hudpeth J. S. Thomas L. A. Black Plains W. R. Smith HS. Gray Cecil and Benjamin Mr. Gray Back J. W. Peeples Billy Wayne Maddox Yuma Arizona Lieut. Maddox Maddox M. T. Chamberlain W. E. Maddox Roswell Cora Dickey Augusta P. R DeQueen Arkansas James Doneghy Sweetwater Mrs. J. N. Cook Melrose Jack Beverie T. W. Akins A. C. Gray Floyd Lester MclIntosh Shelton Lonnie Venice Calif D. ‘Fisher Mias the Fisher M My Virginia Gilmore 20Th Century-Fox Dodson Red Cross Dodson Red Cross Surgical W.S.T.C Baptist W.M.A
Search Courier

Search the Wellington Leader Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Wellington Leader?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication