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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1935

Page

6

Forning Wedding Unites Wells And Derr Tuesday

The forning wedding at the Met Church united Miss Wells and Mr Derr with Rev Edd R Wallace officiating. The bride wore pink silk net dress and white accessories, bouquet of white carnations. After Mrs Ernest Elliott sang At Dawning they entered as Mrs Ray C Wells played a bridal chorus from Lohen Grin. They will live in Fort Worth while the bride pursues a Master’s degree and the groom a Doctor’s degree.

Met Edd R. Wallace Shamrock Ernest Elliott Ray C. Wells Rev. Derr E. C. Derr Godley Texas Baylor University Southern Baptist Seminary At Fort Worth

Picnic on Willow Creek for Baptist Sunday class

Members of a twelve year old Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic on Willow Creek on Wednesday June 5. The event featured various games and contests followed by a noon lunch. Attending were Barbara Morgan Helen Kelley Winifred Brown Pearl Ford Maxine Ford Marie Harrell Lola Lee Longino Mary Tremble Charline Goodson Reba Barl Smith Etherene Clement Mrs Conner Smith and teacher Inez Smith.

The Baptist Church Willow Creek Barbara Morgan Helen Kelley Winifred’ Brown Pearl Ford Maxine Ford Marie Harrell Lola Lee Longino Mary Tremble Charline Goodson Reba Barl Smith Etherene Clement Conner Smith Inez Smith

Buck Creek Quilting Party Hosted by Mrs Stafford

Mrs B B Stafford hosted an all day quilting party in Buck Creek on Wednesday June 5. Guests included Mrs G E Gentry Mrs J C Vinson Mrs J C Hartman Mrs Jack Lancaster Mrs Sid Session and many others enjoying a prepared covered dish dinner.

B. B. Stafford Buck Creek G. E. Gentry J. C. Vinson J. C. Hartman Jack Lancaster Sid Session Bill Luce J. N. Wise John Hayhurst Luke Tetter J. B H. Lacy Clarence Cason Raymond Stafford Henry Sears D. P. Winegeart Lena Lacy Norma Aduddell Ora Ellen Hall Leta Lacy Shirley Stafford Claudia Tetter Opal Barnes Georgia Gentry

Mrs Stephens Hosts Quail Club Meeting

The Quail Home Demonstration Club met on June 5 with Mrs G T Stephens as hostess. Mrs J B Stewart, wardrobe demonstrator, aided members in fitting and cutting foundation waist and sleeve patterns. Refreshments were served to Blevina and Bestoge Stephens. The next meeting is set for June 19.

Quail Home Demonstration Club G. T. Stephens J. 8. Stewart Blevina i Bestoge _ Stephens

Mrs E L Winn Honored At Birthday Party

The Reapers Sunday School class of the Baptist church honored Mrs. E L Winn at a birthday party in the home of Mrs. I M Hutchens. Mrs. Winn, class teacher, received gifts from many attendees. The program included a violin solo by Wilma Ruth Forbis, readings by Virginia Lee Fortenberry and Mildred Slough, and a duet by Mrs. Ernest Elliott and Mrs. Meredith. The refreshment color scheme was green and yellow with phlox accents.

Reaper the Baptist Church E. L. Winn I. M. Hutchens Winn Cc. E. Meredith R L.monroe Sam Stone Johnnie Walker J. M. McLaughlin Inez Lucas Earl Bowen Leonard Karnes Sam Woodside Joe Compton B. Ballone Otto Russell Ab Breedlove Roy Spencer C. A. Bradford Myrl McInnis R.&. Scott Don Manzer Cicero Gulley A. E. Stephens Leon Eiland Martha Zeck Kade West Rudell Wood Hugh Autrey Otis Ball Zelma Langford Odessa Pearson Bob Allford Ernest Lance E. D. Elliott C. E. Meredith Bill Bruce Hiett Billie McReynolds L. Tennison Dick Richards Misses Wilma Ruth Forbis Virginia Lee Fortenberry Mildred Slough Ernest Emott Ramona Mitchell Lester Benge Merle Breedlove Pearl Goodnight Bertha Mae Wells Ray Wells Arthur Wells GC. E. Meredith Finest Elliott Harper Scoggins J. G. Gardner Jewel Polk Edith Hammock Eunice Wilkins Dorothy Lee Love Maurine Williams Mildred Gardner Mise Merle Breedlove Lutie Akard Roberta Elliott Dallas Margaret Ann McWilliams Clement Frances Clement Annalu Harper Bessie Rainer Littleton Ruth Roy John W. Harper

Miss Wilma Jarrell Honored At Rountree Home Bridge Party

Miss Wilma Jarrell, bound for Texas Tech in Lubbock this summer, was named honoree at a bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rountree last Wednesday. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Earl Hunter and Mickie Kendricks. low scores to Mrs. Jess Deger and Lee Roark. Seated guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roark, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Deger, and other locals such as Cecil Roark, Ernest Rountree, and Mrs. Morris Ledger, among the hosts.

Wilma Jarrell Lubbock Texas Tech Joe Rountree Earl Hunter Mickie Kendricks Jess Deger Lee Roark Ike Rogers Fred Taylor Joe Terry Floyd Thompson Bennie Bridge Tracy Rountree Reuben Rountree Honoree Lelia Savage Cecil Roark Ernest Rountree Morris Ledger Raymond Powell

Samnorwood Seniors Host Yearly Supper

Mrs. Jason Young entertained the Senior boys of Samnorwood high school with a June fifth supper. Pink, green and orchid decorations reflected the class colors as a social hour preceded plans to meet again at the same time next year.

Jason Young Samnorwood High School

Supper Is Feature At Dozier Club

Robert Caperton and Ben Baldwin hosted a Dozier Bridge Club party at the Coleman home. Ladies high and low scores went to Mrs. Raymond Powell and Mrs. Claude Caperton. Men’s prizes went to Claude Caperton and Raymond Powell. Guests were served buffet supper after the games. Seated guests included Mr and Mrs Leon Coleman, Mr and Mrs Clyde Brown, Mr and Mrs Dee Coleman, Mr and Mrs Claude Caperton, Mr and Mrs John Coleman, Mr and Mrs Raymond Powell, Miss Nell Muse, and the hosts.

Robert Caperton Ben Baldwin Dozier Bridge Club Dee Coleman Raymond Powell Claude Caperton Jon Leon Coleman Clyde Brown John: Coleman Raymond ‘Powell Nell Muse

Rev Wood and Family Feted by Lillie Church Members

On Monday evening June 3, members of Lillie Baptist Church held a shower and entertainment for Rev J J Wood and his family. Gifts were given and songs were sung, ending with a closing prayer by Rev Vernon Jones. The Wood family, recent arrivals from Shamrock, will live in Lillie as they begin Rev Wood's pastorate.

Lillie Baptist Church J. J. Wood Vernon Jones Wood Lillie Shamrock R. N. Hill L. D. McMinn D. Burkhalter W. M. Brown Graham Jim Lowe W. M. Horton T. D Clifford Austin Margarene Modell Raymond Horton Robert Queen J. W. Carreker Denzil J. EB. Wood and

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated By Bobo Family

Fourteen Wellington residents joined relatives in Rhome for the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Z B Bobo on Sunday June 9. The couple’s children and grandchildren gathered with friends from Central and West Texas and Oklahoma for a noon meal and afternoon reminiscing about pioneer days dating to 1885.

Wellington Z. B. Bobo Bobo Rhome Texas West Texas Oklahoma J. B. Castleberry C. L. Christian Decatur Tom Bobo Midland Zack Bobo Arlington Dewey Ellis Fate Renshaw C. E. High Pat Bobo Muleshoe Florence Bobo Tarrant Wise Col. Morris Simpson Bobo B. Bobo Zack Blount Bobo Panola Mississippi Aurora Fort Worth J. Godwin Mrs. Bobo Eufala Alabama Ben Morris Betty Elizabeth Morris Califf B. C. Rhome Morris The Baptist Church John High D. G. Fillis C. G. Ellis Betty Jane Ellis Carolyn His Dick Ellis Bobo Castleberry John Ben Castleberry Jimmie Gillentine

Mrs J E Jones Hosts North Wellington Club Meeting

North Wellington Club met at Mrs J E Jones home on June 4 with Miss Annie Mae Donaghey advising wardrobe planning centered on single accessory color. Attendees included Mesdames Gulley Kelso Fain Masten Admire Wood Johnson Gardner Jones Shell Gulley Williams and Miss Donaghey. Next meeting set for June 18 at 2 80 in the County Home Demonstrator office.

Annie Mae Donaghey North Wellington J. E. Jones

Mrs Jess Cook Hosts Sunday School Class Gathering

Mrs Jess Cook entertained her Sunday School class at her home last Wednesday after the business session. Musical program led by Mrs A B Clark featured Misses Virginia Tee Fortenberry Lorraine Gray and Mrs C E Meredith among others with many members present.

Jess Cook A. B. Clark Virginia Tee Fortenberry Lorraine Gray C. E. Meredith Ernest Eliott J. A. Dukeminier E. A. Box Kade West J. C. Whisenant Jd. R. Davenport John Hagar J. E. Mattox Bert Starkey G. 8. Sigler Stella West Frank Gallagher Laverne Clark Loraine Gray Virginia Lee Fortenberry Degs Cook

Youngs Hold Annual Reunion and Shower for Bride

Mr and Mrs J H Young host their fourth annual reunion with children and extended families gathering in Lutie and surrounding towns. A bridal shower for Miss Bertha Mae Wells, br ide of Rev Edward C Berr, featured class colors brown and gold sunflowers and a program by community members. Attendees included numerous Wells and Mitchell family relatives from New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma.

Bertha Mae Wells Edward C. Berr L. L. UL the Baptist Church John W. Harper J. H. Young Lutie New Mexico Texas Henry Young Aldah ‘Young Madelene Young Jack Lowry Rufus Sweatt Jason Young James Young Canyon T. C. Young Aluleshoe H. L. Lowry Needmore FE. E. Thompson Texico Grover Young Arlington Dewey Young Dallas Rufus Sweatt Lowry T. ¢. Young Orville Young Buford Young Arlene Young Katie Young Robert Jason Young

Chicago man pays speeding fine with emotion

Robert Caisen of Chicago paid a $50 speeding fine and kissed each of the ten dollar bills he handed to the clerk, illustrating a dramatic moment captured in a brief court or police item.

Robert Caisen Chicago

Denver Man Granted Name Change by Judge

John Browning Sapp of Denver Colorado was granted permission to rehange his name by the Judge.

John Browning Sapp Denver, Colo

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Forning Wedding Wells Derr Baptist Sunday School Mrs. Stephens Rountree Samnorwood Dozier Club Vera Edward C. Derr Southland Life Insurance Co Palace Drug Store Eugene H. Vaughan Wellington, Texas Mrs. Jess Cook Lowe Brothers Franks Harper Home Valais
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