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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
7
Elaine Karnes and George Randall Corbin were married June 4 at First Baptist Church in Wellington. The couple, both from Texas, had a reception in the church hall and plan to live in Dallas after a wedding trip to Arkansas.
A wedding rehearsal for Miss Elaine Karnes and George Corbin of Dallas was followed by a Friday luncheon at the Karnes home 1301 East Avenue. Out-of-town guests from Amarillo Coppell Abilene Fort Sumner N.M. Cleburne and Dallas attended including Bill Karnes Mike Karnes and Linda Karnes.
Regina Glazner and Mike Woods married in Sumnerwood with a large floral display at the church. The bride wore a floor length gown with a long veil and carried white roses. Attendants included Ann Pickens of Amarillo as maid of honor and several bridesmaids. The reception followed with local hosts and cake served by Mrs. Hicks of Blackwell. The couple, residents of Amarillo, plan to live there after the ceremony.
A June 5 coffee and shower in the Heritage Room of Wellington State Bank honored Mrs. Robert Moorhouse of Benjamin, formerly Linda Richardson, who lost bridal gifts in a lightning fire. Hostesses included Mrs. Dick Sweat and others. guests met Mr. Moorhouse, her mother Mrs. James Richardson, and grandmother Mrs. Paul Williams of Plainview.
The text argues money did not originate solely from barter but arose within religious and social rituals. It notes early monetary use for bride prices offerings and ceremonial adornments, with forms evolving to aid value exchange. It also mentions a bank ad urging readers to visit CITY STATE BANK for banking services and a P.O. Box contact.
Miss Edna Poett of Shathrock demonstrated knitting for Abra Home Demonstration Club on Friday May 28 at hostess Mrs John Groves home. Breeding presided over the business meeting and Mrs Pat Bradley led a Bible quiz during recreation as two guests Miss Puett and Miss Vicki Groves of Cot dell Oklahoma were served refreshments along with listed club members. Five couples recently camped and fished at Lake Foss near Foss Oklahoma: Oran Starkey Horace Small Claude Carson Ray Clubb Les White. Mrs Hughes Leewald of Amarillo visited with Roy Horn. Katherine Lynn, raised in Wellington, will be remembered.
Notes from your county home demonstration agent discuss innovative uses of mirrors in 1970s interiors and tips for freezing strawberries. Mirrors are shown as artistic columns or ceiling focal points to alter perspective, while strawberry guidance covers selecting blemish-free fruit, washing, and careful handling for freezing.
The Baptist YW group met Tuesday at the Reeves home for missionary study and a regular luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Harvey Ball, John Bas, Wilkins, Mrs. Charlotte Cleveland, Roy Collins, Mrs. Partridge, Jim Forrester, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Lambert, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Be Won Long, and the hostess Mrs. Reeves. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 22 at 10 00 a.m.
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