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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

5

Miss Helen Bowling Weds Charles Owens in Hollis

Miss Helen Elaine Bowling daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Bowling of Dodson formerly Wellington married Charles Owens son of Mr and Mrs H T Owens of Dodson on Sunday June 11 at the Hollis Methodist Parsonage. The ceremony was read by the pastor. The bride wore printed silk with black accessories. Mrs Bowling is a 1938 Dodson High School graduate and has been at Texas State College for Women Denton. Mr Owens and family have lived in Dodson twelve years and plan to reside in Childress where he works in a drug store.

Helen Elaine Bowling T. J. Bowling Dodson Wellington Charles Owens H. T. Owens Hollis Methodist Church Bowling Dodson High School Texas State College For Women Denton Owens Okdahama City Arnett Raymond White Monroe Owens Floyd Teutsch Jeanette Bowling Erna Faye Ford Helen Holloman Childress Mr. Owens

Quail W M L S Met At Mrs Dowdy Home

The Quail Missionary Society held its regular meeting Tuesday June 6 at Mrs Mary Dowdy home with Mrs E E Gauswell in charge The program was by Mrs Q O Dodson Mrs O L Hartman Mrs Dowdy and Mrs J F Bishop The group will meet once a month this summer next meeting June 20 at Mrs J F Bishops home Attendees included F G Brown Ray McPaniel Gauswell Hartman Bishop Dodson and host Mrs Dowdy

Quail Missionary Society Mary Dowdy E. E. Gauswell QO. 0. Dodson O. L. Hartman

Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Clyde Hall Saturday

On Saturday night June 8 Mrs Clyde Hall was honored with a birthday party at the Holliman home south of Witlnaker. Guests included Misses Glennie Freda Wall Winifred Brown Zelma Hall Lorene Young Julia Faye Admire Velda Lockhart and others and gifts were presented along with cake and punch refreshments.

Junior Holliman Clyde Hall Witlnaker Glennie Freda Wall Winifred Brown Fernard Maudine Lockhart Zelma Hall Lorene Young Julia Faye Admire Velda Lockhart Messrs Waymond Conley Lee Moody Tony Coleman Permelia Crow Ten Sparlin Rufus Sweatt Joe Rowntree Luther Ray Irwin Ollie Willingham Orville’ Young Claude Simpson D. G. Mahaffey W. T. Simpson Misses Wilma Jarrell Emogene Willingham la Vona Willingham Leota Ammons Crow Mrs. Coleman Misaea Joyce Joan Rountree Mesdames W. T. Wall Dad Shaw Floyd Thompson Jack Lowry Annie Worley

Aberdeen W M L S hears talk by Mrs Willard

The Aberdeen Woman's Missionary Society met Monday June 5 with Mrs Elmer Willard giving a talk on modern life and life in olden times. Miss Modena Shaw read scriptures and Mrs E Smith spoke. Attendees included Mesdames Willard Smith and Shaw.

Aberdeen Woman’s Missionary Society Elmer Willard Modena Shaw E. Smith Mesdames Willard Smith Migs.Shaw

Mary Brown Honoree At Picnic Thursday

Miss Mary Brown was toasted as honoree at a birthday picnic hosted by Maurine Edgar Evelyn Beck and Lena Mae Janes. The group visited Childress Park for swimming and enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostesses.

Maurine Edgar Evelyn Beck Lena Mae Janes Mary Brown Jane's Childress Park Dodson Ig Joe Shields Dillon Polrown

Peggy Sue Garvin Birthday Honors At Family Party

Peggy Sue Garvin daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Garvin was honored at a Sunday birthday party with friends in attendance. They enjoyed outdoor games and pink and white ice cream as gifts were exchanged in a warm family gathering.

Peggy Sue Garvin W. W. Garvin Peggy Sue Reba Dell Duke Doshia Ann Henry Floyida Jean Henry Margaret Ann Duke Norma Jean Anglin Jeanette Duke Glyndell Vaughan Johnnie Cooper Patsy Garvin Billy FP. Garvin

Fish Fry Saturday Entertains Bartlett Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Oz Bartlett hosted a fish fry at their Marella home on Saturday evening June 10. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Winegeart and children, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Pettit, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pearson, Jack McKonnell, Mrs. Juanita Walton, Miss Hazel Pearson, and the Bartletts with their children.

Oz Bartlett Marella J. H. Winegeart Grover Pettit J. W. Pearson Jack McKonnell Juanita Walton Hazel Pearson Bartlett

Jolly Worker's Club Entertained By Mrs Jim Clark

Mrs. Jim Clark hosted the Jolly Workers Sewing Club at her home on Thursday June 1. The afternoon featured sewing and visiting with refreshments served to Mesdames Rankin Coleman Sewell Coleman Brantley Barrett Massey Billingsley and the host. The next meeting is an all day event on Thursday June 15 at the home of Mrs Roy Billingsley with members urged to attend and visitors welcome.

Jim Clark Jolly Workers Sewing Club W. W. Rankin J. A. Coleman H. FE. Sewell W. RF. Coleman Foy L. Brantley George Barrett Leo Massey Roy Billingsley Clark

Marella Quilting Club Receives Hostess And Meeting Review

The Marella Quilting Club met Thursday with hostess Mrs. J F Coleman. Four quilts were completed during the session bringing the total quilts made by the club to 26. A covered dish luncheon followed for members including Mesdames Preston Gilbreth R T Skaggs J W Pearson E G Pierce Ben Farmer H H Sanders Agnes Adams G H Ferguson J A Carmack Pat O Hair Cecil Jones Lois Robinson O 7 Bartlett Grover Pettit Christine Carmack Viola Butcher Evelyn Joe Farmer Hazel Pearson Dela Fay Mazine Coleman and Snooks plus Mr J F Coleman.

Marella Quilting Club J. F. Coleman Mesdames Preston Gilbreth R. T. Skaggs J. W. Pearson E. G. Pierce Ben Farmer H. H. Sanders Agnes Adams G. H. Ferguson J. A. Carmack Pat O'Hair Cecil Jones Lois Robinson Bartlett Grover Pettit Christine Carmack Viola Butcher Roby Evelyn Joe Farmer Hazel Pearson Dela Fay Mazine Coleman Snooks Mrs. Coleman Herman Melton Mr. Melton Lubbock Texas Tech Claude Painter Bud Farmer Loja Robinson KR. T. Skaggs Eva Pearson E. L. King Pat O’hair H. G Ferguson Della Faye Evelyn Joe. Farmer Lois McBroome Christine. Carmack Valjean Murrell Carmack Mrs. Carmack

Mrs J A Carmack Hosts Quilting Club Gathering

Mrs J A Carmack entertained the Quilting Club on Thursday June 1 with a miscellaneous shower for Herman Melton. Melton departs Saturday for Texas Tech in Lubbock. A covered dish luncheon followed for a long list of attendees including Mrs J P Coleman Preston Gilbreth Claude Painter Ben Farmer and many others.

Committees Named At Recent Meet Of B and P W

The Business and Professional Women's Club met in Ellison Park on Tuesday June 13 for a picnic and business. President Mrs Fleet Pruden announced committee chairmen for program coordination Lucille Bennett membership Minnie Atchley finance Allard Vandiver education Katherine Boverie international relations Jimmie Richards legislation John Williams public affairs Hattie Wells publicity Dela Burt health Margaret Hix parliamentarian Virginia Robey. Special chairmen were named and vacancies filled.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Ellison Park Fleet Pruden Pink Sullivan Lucille Bennett Allard Vandiver Minnie Atchley Katherine Boverie Jimmie Richards John Williams Hattie D. Wells Dela B. Burt Margaret Hix Virginia Robey Business Women National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Dydabel Aaron A. L. Cochran J. B. Castleberry P. EF. Starr Carl Chaudoin Lora Mae McFarland Donnitta Blain Mamie Lou Denley Darvin Nix Collingsworth County National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club Margaret Moser Tucille Bennett Mildred Slough Robbie Wells

La Nora Fay Stall Celebrates Second Birthday

La Nora Fay Stall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stall, celebrated her second birthday with a party at the family home. The afternoon featured many games and the honoree received many lovely presents from Ruth Stall and a group including Nora Etta Dickey Eddie Tom Wynn Tris Dickey Bobbie Louise Wynn Billy Ray Wynn P. R. Dickey Jr Mrs Ira Wynn Mrs P. R. Dickey Mrs Mary Stall and her parents.

Nora Fay Stall Henry Stall Ruth Stall Nora Etta Dickey Eddie Tom Wynn Tris Dickey Bobbie Louise Wynn Billy Ray Wynn P. R. Dickey, Jr Ira Wynn P. R. Dickey Mary Stall la Nora Fay Stall

Mrs Bill Smith Hosts 1939 Help Each Other Club Meeting

The Help Each Other Club met at Mrs. Bill Smith's home to wash woodwork and prepare a room for re papering. Members contributed a covered dish for a buffet luncheon for attendees including Mrs. Karnes, Mrs. Forbes, Edd Smith, J H Simpson, M G C Pigg, Mrs. Morrow, Thelma Simpson, Vera Simpson, Willie Smith, Nellie Marie Karnes and children, David Fillpott, Patsy Smith, Tanya Smith, Bennie and Bobbie Karnes. Next meeting scheduled for June 20 with Mrs. Buster Fillpott entertaining.

Bill Smith Smith R. L. Karnes W. D. Forbes Edd Smith J. H. Simpson M. GC Pigg W. A. Morrow Misses Thelma © Simpson Vera Simpson Willie’ Smith Nellie Marie Karnes David Fillpott Patsy Smith Tanya Smith Bennie Bobbie Karnes Mrs. Smith Buster Fillpott

Hickman-Wed Fort Worth Bride In June Ceremony

Austin V. Hickman a former Collingsworth County resident married Miss Marie Magruder of Fort Worth on Saturday June 3. Hickman son of Mr and Mrs R J Hickman of Fort Worth and grandson of Mr and Mrs M Winter of this county lived here until three years ago. They will reside in Fort Worth where he works for the Fort Worth Traction Company.

Austin V. Hickman Collingsworth County Marie Magruder Fort Worth Mr. Hickman R. J. Hickman M. Winter

Mrs C B Depauw Sews Through Quilting Club Session

The Quilting Club of Marella convened for a full day on Thursday June 1 with Mrs C B Depauw leading. Four quilts were completed during the session and a noon covered dish luncheon was served to a list of attendees including Mesdames Lewallen Gilbreth King Ferguson Bell Skaggs Adams Russell Guinn O Hair Coleman Carmack Pettit Skaggs Pieres Jones Pearson Depauw and guest Hazel Pearson.

South Wellington H D Club Meets Friday June 9

Mrs. Howden Glasgow hosted the South Wellington Home Demonstration Club on Friday June 9. Miss Margaret Moser County H D Agent led the business meeting and delegate discussion for the short course. Demonstrations covered proper table setting and a chicken pie recipe. Present were Mesdames Hutcher son Lindley Cook McCracken Miss Moser Marjorie Branham and the hostess.

Howden Glasgow South Wellington Margaret Moser H. D Mesdames A. N. Hutcherson Harmon Lindley Jesse Cook Jd. W. McCracken Misses Moser Marjorie Branham Mrs. Glasgow

Coffee And Shower Honors For Mrs Singley In Texas

A Wednesday morning event at Mrs. Wells home in Turkey featured a coffee and shower honoring Mrs. Jones Singley. Guests admired gifts in a room decorated with roses and Indian daisies as Mrs. Salem of Turkey and Mrs. Merle Cayton of Amarillo served coffee.

Orval Couch Sandy Parsons, Jr John D. Glenn Tom Salem Turkey J. W. Wells Jones Wells Salem Merle Cayton Amarillo Mesdames E. A. Singley W. H. Goforth John Jones Cal Surg Charlie Jones J. M. Strong M. Cook Bert Starkey Deskins Wells Morris Wells T. E. Benge E. W. Jones Sandy Parsons, Sr Fred Watkins Roy M. Horn Pink Sullivan Lester Benge

Memorial Day Joint Services By Odd Fellows And Rebekahs

Local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs honored deceased members in a Tuesday service on June 13. They designated the second Tuesday in June as Memorial Day for national and local orders. About 50 members gathered at the I.O.O.F. hall to observe the ritual with flags over graves.

Jocal Odd Fellow Rebekeh Odd Fellows America

Shower Honors Mrs Ted Poling With Gold and White Decor

A joint shower at the home of Mrs Alvin Heertan honored Mrs Ted Poling formerly Miss Gladys Radford. Miss Marie Radford presided over the bride’s book as guests enjoyed games piano selections and refreshments. A wagon decorated in gold and white laden with gifts was presented to the bride by little John Alvin Horton.

Ted Poling Gladys Radford Louella Ophelia Trimble Alvin Heertan Marie Radford Wanda Handley John Alvin Horton Mesdames Vernon Vaughan Hollis Johnson D. J. Poling W. R. Radford Floyd Branum Ed Riley Alvin Horton J. W. Trimble Oral Bishop J. M. Bishop D. M. Howard M. L. Lemley Emma Vaughan J. A. Lowe J. 8. McClure W. A. McClure Bob Patrick D. M. McInnis Williams Misses Radford Trimble

Journalists Recall First Love Of Work Across Years

Several women and men with past journalism ties are named including Mrs M E Foster Mrs Joe Hite Mrs A L Nowlin and T Crabtree along with Clark Anderson and Mrs V P Robertson who once worked at The Leader when typesetting was done by hand. Also mentioned are visitors Miss Evelyn Kesler Clyde Ickey Elbert Kesler and Reece Kesler visiting the Grady Finleys.

M. E. Foster Joe Hite A. L. Nowlin T. ©. Crabtree Clark Anderson V. P. Robertson Robertson Leader Evelyn Kesler Clyde Ickey Amarillo Elbert Reece Kesler Borger Mra Grady Finley

Representation At Cozette Zone Meeting Seventy Five

Mrs. Vince Thompson honored her mother on a Sunday birthday dinner. The Cozelte zone meeting at Sumnerwood Methodist Church was well attended with 75 present. The next zone gathering is scheduled for Fresno on September 12 with reports on youth work and children's programs.

Cozette Zone Vince Thompson R. J. Goodnight Messia Rob Urewer Bobbie Low Palo Cumblings Palo, Jr Robert Lacy R. J. McClure J. T. Goodnight J. BH. Goodnight R. H. Goodnight Thompson Cozelte Sumnerwood Methodist Church Floyd Thompson Jeader J. F E. Clay Shamrock Fresno

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Fred LeDerer

Mrs. Fred LeDerer hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with all members present and one guest Mrs. Frank Eikenburg. Prizes went to Mrs. Paul Starr for high score and Mrs. J. B. Castleberry for second high score while Mrs. W. R. Orr took the traveling prize.

Fred LeDerer Frank Eikenburg Paul Starr Cermak Pottery J. B. Castleberry W. R. Orr Mesdames Castleberry Orr, Starr Martha Hudson L. C. Hill A. L. Nowlin 8. K. Parsons Rosas Wilkerson Bob Glenn P. E. Starr J. W. Harper Eikenburg T. F E. Benge

B P W Club Sponsors Dance at Rivercrest Country Club

The B P W Club and the Busi Club sponsored an all college dance at Rivercrest Country Club on Thursday June. Clyde Miller's orchestra provided music. The event drew a good crowd and profits support civic and charitable projects.

Business and Professional Women's Club Rivercrest Country Club Clyde Miller Civie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Bowling Quail W.mls Mrs. Clyde Hall Aberdeen W.mls E. Willard Bartlett Friends Jolly Worker's Club Mrs B.&p.w la Nora Fay Sioulay, Dunett C. B. Depauw H. D. Club Tommie Barton Ruth Barton Mrs. Singley OOF Rebekahs Songa Patsy _Cloe Roark Sumnerwood J. R. Birchfield Kelly Clay Circuit Zone FE. P. Qole Alameed Children’s Work John Hessey Airs R. A. Dodgen G. A. Kesler Merlyn Carter Lance Webb Cole C. A. Cryer McLean Clarendon O. . Coppage Hessey Misa Nell Porter Dozier Ike Rogers Samnerwool Madras India Aberdeen Todson Freano Kelley Queil Semnorwood Country Club
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