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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

3

Wellington Bride Weds Dallas Professor In June Ceremony

Miss Lora B. Boarman becomes the bride of Dr. John Wilson Bowyer in a Dallas home ceremony. The couple will travel to New York then Europe before returning to Dallas for fall teaching at Southern Methodist University. The bride, a Wellington native and SMU faculty member, was aided by maid of honor Ruth Boarman.

Lora B. Boarman Dr. Bowyer Dallas Mir B. W. Boarman Wellington John Wilson Bowyer Southern Methodist University At Howard Miller C. C. Selecman Ruth Boarman University of Oklahoma Europe

Mrs. E. F. Lewis Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. E. F. Lewis entertained the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home. Mrs. Pink Sullivan won high, Mrs. Deskins Wells second, and Mrs. Roy Horn was low. Refreshments followed two bridge courses with roses and pastel decorations. Attending were Mrs. Morris Wells Mrs. E. N. Lewis Mrs. Pink Sullivan Mrs. Roy Horn Mrs. Desking Wells Mrs. W. R. Orr Mrs. Creed Hill Mrs. S. R. Pinkston Mrs. C. G. Bower Mrs. E. W. Alley Mrs. A. L. Cochran Mrs. S. P. Buster and the hostess.

E. F. Lewis Pink Sullivan Deskins Wells Roy Horn Morris Wells E. N. Lewis Desking Wells W. R. Orr Creed Hill S. R. Pinkston C. G. Bower E. W. Alley A. L. Cochran S. P. Buster

Culture Club Year Ends With Riverside Picnic

The Culture Club closed its year with a Tuesday picnic by the river on Shamrock road near Wellington. Couples and children joined the gathering, enjoying supper and outdoor contests after games, with attendees including the Bishops, Paynes, Blairs, Lewises, Henrys, Poole family, Willie Mae Poole, Campbell, Porter, and the O'Neils.

Culture Club Wellington Shamrock Road C. C. Bishop Johnnie Payne Frank Blair E. F

Christian Endeavor Elects Officers and Hosts Social

On Wednesday June 3 the Christian Endeavor held a meeting to elect officers and share a social. Rev H H Neeley acted as temporary chairman as Garrie Hardin was named president and Beatrice Lassater treasurer. Various committees were formed and readers entertained the group with four contest groups followed by lemonade cake and ice cream. The group meets Sundays at 7 45 in the basement of the First Christian Church and welcomes new members and visitors.

Christian Endeavor H. H. Neeley First Christian Church Garrie Hardin Oleta Gladney Beatrice Lassater Vivian Wilson Nomina Teed Pauline Wilks Frangie Seruges Merle Breedlove Pearl Goodnight Mary Jean Muse First Christian Church

Cochran Hosts Dinner Club Meeting Friday Night

Mr and Mrs A L Cochran entertained the Doubling Dozen Dinner Club Friday evening. Buffet style dinner at card tables featured pink and orchid hues with roses jarkspur and sweetpeas. In bridge Roy Horn and Mrs Glenn won high score prizes.

A. L. Cochran Doubling Dozen Roy Horn Bob Glenn Pink Sullivan E.W. Alley Deskins Wells A. J. Cochran

Be Jolly Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. E. F. Lewis

Tuesday morning the Be Jolly Bridge Club met at Mrs. E. F. Lewis home with Mrs. Ross Wilkerson earning high for the club and Mrs. Roy Horn second high. Guest high went to Mrs. Travis Heatly while Mrs. C. G. Bower was second high guest. Mrs. Ray Goodson received the low score prize. Refreshments followed the games in a setting of summer flowers and garden decor. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Goodson Mrs. C. G. Bower Mrs. N. It. Cocke Mrs. S. K. Parsons Sr. Mrs. Ross Wilkerson Mrs. Bob Glenn Mrs. Vernon Morris Mrs. Lottie Frances Lidwards Mrs. L. W. Alley Mrs. A. L. Cochran Mrs. Pink Sullivan Mrs. S. G. Henry Mrs. Travis Heatly Mrs. Arthur Bailey Mrs. E. N. Lewis Mrs. Rey Horn and hostess Mrs. I. L. Lewis.

R. E. Morrow Morrow Travis Heatly Pink Sullivan T. E. Benge Creed Hill S. R. Pinkston A. L. Nowlin S. P. Buster R. E. Miller C. G. Bower N. R. Cocke S. G. Henry B. M. Poole S. K. Parsons Sr Vernon Morris Lottie Frances Edwards R. Pinkston EK. F. Lewis Be Jolly Ross Wilkerson Roy Horn Ray Goodson N. It. Cocke Bob Glenn Lottie Frances Lidwards L. W. Alley A. L. Cochran Arthur Bailey E. N. Lewis Rey Horn I. L. Lewis

Girl Scouts Meet Monday At Nix Home

Girl Scouts gathered at the home of Mrs. Darvin Nix for a meeting Monday afternoon an election of patrol leaders featured Hennia Weir was named Eagle Troop patrol leader Lorene Snell Sunflower Troop leader and Mary Frances Templeton Blue bonnet Troop leader Plans for a camp at the Dan Howard home Thursday night were discussed all members must pass the tenderfoot test to participate Mrs Cleo Templeton will chaperone Mary Frances Templeton passed the Wild Flower Merit Badge test Attending were: list of names.

Darvin Nix Hennia Weir Eagle Lorene Snell Sunflower Mary Frances Templeton Bluebonnet Dan Howard Cleo Templeton Vivian Porter Florence Phillips Grace Moore Donita Blain Mayme Weir Naomi Slay Dorothy Strong Iane Lucas Lylene Bird Pauline Wilks Frankie Scruges Louise Wilks Eunice Bird Loretta Hay

Sunday School Picnic Brings Class Members Together

Last Friday afternoon Mrs. A. V. Cocke's Sunday school class from the First Methodist Church held a picnic at the W. G. Hite home after meeting at the church. Guests and children listed include Mrs. Johnnie Payne, Mrs. L. J. Campbell, Mrs. T. M. Johnston, Mrs. W. G. Hits, Mrs. John Harper, Mrs. R. H. Ball, Mrs. C. R. Brooks, Mrs. H. A. Holcomb, and Mrs. Travis Heatly with others attending. Also noted are weekend visitors Miss Vera Katigan and Mrs. Pat Jones and daughter, plus Mrs. Denver Jones and small son from Hartshorne, Oklahoma, and visits from Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Couch of Childress to Mrs. QC. L. Couch and family.

A. V. Cocke First Methodist Church W. G. Hite Johnnie Payne L. J. Campbell T. M. Johnston W. G. Hits John Harper Katigan Vera Katigan Pat Jones Denver Jones Hartshorne Okla Charles C. Vaughan L. E. Gribble Faye Anderson Hollis A. J Hill Paul Vinson Shamrock T. A. Hudson Fr. A. Singley Jones Singley Levelland C. B. Jones G. W. Wilks of Ffolts Wellington

Misses Alexander and Archer Visit Somerville Home

Misses Wilma Alexander and Rachael Archer spent the weekend visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs M C Somerville.

Wilma Alexander Rachael Archer

Miss Cynthia Goode Sues Walter Wills Over Failed Catch

English dancer Miss Cynthia Goode sues dancing instructor Walter Wills claiming a pre arranged catch during an aerobatic routine failed, causing her ankle injury and leading to her suit victory.

Cynthia Goode Walter Wills Miss Goode Willa

Wellington Social Roundup Guests and Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Buford Bell of Estelline hosted relatives including C C Bell family this Sunday. Multiple locals and visitors such as Sammie Brickey Sammie D Davis Vivian Pierce Frank Coleman and Lora Boarman traveled to Wellington or nearby towns for visits weddings or business. Notables include J A Leach J A Leach family in Wellington and state visitors from Rolla Nocona Wichita Falls and Nashville attending events and returning home.

Buford Bell Estelline C. C. Bell Sammie Alice. Brickey Sammie D. Davis Walker Brickey Glenn Brickey R. J. Holland Dodsonville Wellington John Hubert Kemp Fort Worth J. A. Leach Vivian F Pierce L. Pierce Frank Coleman Dozier Arthur Bailey Morris Wells Galveston Texas B. W. Boarman Dallas Freeno C. C. Small Austin Wallace O’bair Rolla Joe Leach Wichita Falls Lewis Jones Lillie Charles Painter Nocona John Herman Starr Granite Oklo

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Mr. and Mrs. Cochran Be Jolly Bridge Club Girl Scouts Nix H. L. Couch of Childress QC. L. Couch J. C. Doneghy St. Louis James Doneghy Tulsa Orwell Wells Trawick Matador L. Cone Charlotte Richard Cocke Lehmberg Maybell Camden Rey Wallace KOTEX Prs Stone Department Store Stone Department Wellington,texas Fathers Y. T
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