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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

2

Miss Nora Winters Weds Cecil Fleming Friday

Miss Nora Winters became the bride of Cecil Fleming of Lawton in an evening ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nicholson. Rev. A. O. Brewer performed the ring ceremony. Ammy Winters was bridesmaid and Buster Squares the best man. The couple will reside in Lawton.

Nora Winters Cecil Fleming Lawton James E. Nicholson A. 0.Brewer Midway Ammy Winters Buster Squares W.E. Winters Wellington Sumnerwood Dyson Beauty Shop Julia Faye Admire N. A. Brock Jewel Compton Buford Riley Paul Winters E. B. Seale Bill Seals Tommie Ida Mae Riley Melton Brown Winfred Brown Mildred Joy Seal Olan Lowe J. K. Nicholson

Mrs J H Young Honored With Ice Cream Supper

Mrs Lynn Sparlin hosted a Monday June 6 party in honor of Mrs J H Young of Arlington who had lived in Lutie recently. Ice cream and cake were served to Claude Warner and others including Mr and Mrs Ace Rainey Mrs Rufus Sweat and baby Mr and Mrs Jack Lowry and Madeline and Aldah Young among guests.

Lynn Sparlin J. H. Young Arlington Lutie Claude Warner Craw Earline Mooney Ace Rainey Rufus Sweat and Baby Jack Lowry Madeline Aldah Young Jason Young Mie Lynn Spartin

Missionary Work Program At Samnorwood Society

The Missionary Society of Samnorwood Methodist Church met Tuesday June 7 at the church. Members led songs and prayers, with devotions on how Jesus measures people and talks on prayer. Mrs. Thompson outlined foundations of missionary work and the group planned to meet again June 20 urging all to attend.

Missionary Society of Berg

Mrs Harold Watkins Hosts Round Dozen Party

Mrs Harold Watkins entertained the Round Dozen club at her home on Wednesday June 8. Decorations featured larkspur and coreopsis. In bridge, Mrs Johnnie French won high and several members received dessert courses.

Harold Watkins Round Dozen Bridge Johnnie French Bad. Mannet Bandy K. Parsons Pom. Campbell J. W. Johnnie French Troy. Hill Guy Shamrock

Encampment Held At Childress June 6 7

The Quail chapter of the Future Homemakers of Texas held a two day encampment at Childress Park on June 6 and 7 sponsored by Miss Alice Strawn and Miss Audrey Boggs. Attendees and guests enjoyed swimming outdoor sports and a two hour tour of the Fort Worth and Denver shops with outdoor cooking.

Quail Future Home Makers of Texas Childress Park Alice Strawn Audrey Boggs Fort Worth Denver Jewel Alexander Kathryn Allen Esta Fay Breeden Amadee Barton Bernice Bradley Isabell Brown Sylvia Brown

Busy Bee Quilters Meet With Mrs George Brewer

The Busy Bee Quilters gathered with Mrs. George Brewer last week and completed two quilts. A luncheon was served at noon for a long list of attendees including Mesdames Hardy Bowen Cook Rogers Beaird Long Brew er and many others. the next meeting is set for June 22 with Mrs. J J Cook.

Busy Bee George Brewer Paul Hardy Bob Bowen Olin Cook Wayden Rogers Laura Beaird Lutie Long B. H. Brewer Carl Gibbs S. R. Bowen J. J. Thomas A. G. Tyler Della Caldwell Alvin Winters O. J. Jones Floyd McNabb J. J. Cook

Massey Honored On His Second Birthday Party

Mrs. Leo Massey hosted a home celebration in the Dozier community on Friday June 10 for her son James Dowell Massey turning two. Friends Cecil Gooch Char Worth Shields OrchiedJoyce Offutt joined in games ice cream cake and light refreshments with Mrs Gooch Mr Worth Shields Mrs Offutt assisting Mrs Massey in hosting.

Leo Massey Dozier Coramun Cecil Donald Gooch Char Worth Shields OrchiedJoyce Offutt James Dowell Massey Gi Gooch Worth Shields Odus Offutt Massey

Buford Young Dinner Honoree for Sumnerwood High

Buford Young and the senior boys of Sumnerwood High were honored with a Saturday dinner hosted by Mrs. John McWhirter and Mrs. Jason Young. Navy colors navy blue and gold filled the setting, followed by a theatre party. Participants included Stanley Deger Clarence DeBord Russell Clement Robert Laycock Larry Sanders honoree Buford Young and hosts. Young later left Wednesday for Wichita Falls and Dallas to enlist in the navy.

Buford Young Sumnerwood High School John McWhirter Jason Young Stanley Deger Clarence DeBord Russell Clement Robert Laycock Larry Sanders Wichita‘ Falls Dallas Navy

Royal Returns From Austin After Three Week Visit

Miss Bess Royal arrived back last week from Austin where she spent the past three weeks.

Miss. Bess. Royal Austin

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Olan Alexander

A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Olan Alexander on Friday evening June 10 hosted by Mrs. H E Tolleson. Contests games and refreshments followed, with a large gift basket presented after a bride and groom contest.

Olan Alexander H. E. Tolleson Hunter Peters Charles Cason W. T. Poff Rube Bartlett B. H. Brewer Lloyd Langford G. EB. van Pelt B. L. Akers A. R. Nelson John Crawford Ernest Nipper BO W. Beaird FF. W. Alexander Audie Fulcher Junior Cason Mary Poff Willie Poff Iva Bell Brewer Cleve Ingram Jimmie Wayne Cook W. S. Ingram Lorena Alexander James van Pelt Laverne Tolleson Carol Wayne Tolleson Honareess H. Ek. Tolleson Ruth Alexander Della Caldwell Inez Cook Roy Fulcher Hugh Longing Ralph Barton Iom Caldwell Albert Pulcher Billie Cornett Roy Brinson Dorothy Robertson J. C. Alexander Mettie Alexander John Ingram Ellen Ingran

Aberdeen HDC Meets With Mrs Light June Ninth

The Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs J L Light on Thursday June 9. Members answered roll call with What Do You Need Storage Space for Most. Forty cents was made from the grab box. Miss Moser demonstrated Space for Everything. Refreshments were served to several members and visitors. Next meeting set for June 23 at Mrs Shell Gulley's home.

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club J. L. Light Miss Moser Everett Fain Winter Irvan Kenton Nelson Edith Marchbanks Bert Shaw Elmer Smith Lou Ella Webb Modena Shaw Harver Marchbanks E. Smith Eldia Smith D. Coleman Dozier Margaret Moser Light Shell Gulley

Mrs A L Nowlin Visits Denton With Parents

Mrs A L Nowlin is visiting this week with her parents in Denton, according to local society notes.

Mrs. A. L. Nowlin Denton

Dance at the Forbis Home Entertains Friends

Miss Dorothy Margaret Forbis hosted a Friday evening dance at her parents home Mr and Mrs John Forbis on June 10. Music by a nickelodeon machine plus punch on a lace covered table accompanied an assembly of guests including Virginia Glenn Leta Fern Wells Nell Marie Watkins Georgia Marie Jones Olivia Templeton Vernene Franks Laverne Clark Betty Mears Aries Burt Louise Whisenant John Holton Clifford Dickerson Bob Castleberry Th M Horn L C Hill Jack Woods Silas Henry R E Parker Carter Holcomb Barney Glenn Henry Sullivan Orig Miller Denzil Bevers R V Estes John Robert Heward and the hostess.

Dorothy Margaret Forbis John Forbis Virginia Glenn Leta Fern Wells Nell Marie Watkins Georgia Marie Jones Olivia Templeton Vernene Franks Laverne Clark Betty Mears Aries Burt Louise Whisenant John Holton Clifford Dickerson

Family Reunion Held at Monroe Home Sunday

The W. W. Monroe family held a Sunday reunion on June 12 at the Monroe home. All members attended for the first time in two years, with a noon dinner and an afternoon of conversation. Present were Jack Myers and family from Vinson, R. L. Monroe family, Fred Dayton family from McAllen, Phyllis Gail, and W. W. Monroe.

W. W. Monroe Jack Myers Wayne Janice Vinson R. L. Monroe Fred Dayton Phyllis Gail McAllen

Mary Lou Williams Hosts Busy Bee Club Meeting

The Busy Bee Club met at the home of Mary Lou Williams on Tuesday June 14. Members played games and contests including corn related activities. Dorothy Jane Riggs won the Texas Firstory test. Refreshments were served to Nancy Sullivan Evelyn Ballew Polly Anna O'Neil Shirley May Williams Rosemary Jones Jean Brookshear Dorothy Jane Riggs and Mary Lou Williams.

Busy Bee Club Mary Lou Williams Dorothy Jane Riggs Texas Nancy Sullivan Evelyn Ballew Polly Anna O'Neil Shirley May Williams Rosemary Jones Jean Brookshear Pearl Ball

Out Of Aldersgate Studied At Aberdeen M S

The Ladies Missionary Society of Aberdeen met Wednesday June 8 with Mrs. Willingham in charge. Mrs. Jenkins and Modena Shaw spoke on John Wesley while the group discussed the book Out of Aldersgate. Mrs. Jenkins resigned and Mrs. George Jones was elected president to take office next meeting. Present were multiple members including Mrs. Vernon Willard Mrs. Elmer Willard and others.

Willingham Jenkins Modena Shaw John Wesley Aldersgate George Jones Vernon Willard Elmer Willard D. Shaw A. B. Shaw M. T. Fletcher G. L. Jones J.D. Jenkins W.C. Ketner G.D. Willingham Arlis Ketner

Handkerchief Shower Held for Aberdeen Social Guests

Mr and Mrs A B Shaw hosted a social at their Aberdeen home on Saturday night June 11. A handkerchief shower honored Mr and Mrs Jenkins who plan to move soon as he leaves Aberdeen for Crossroads next term.

A. BR. Shaw Aberdeen Jenkins Crossroads Vernon Willard Elmer Willard Ane Dad Shaw G. L. Jones Kenton Nelson Robert Johnson Fletcher J. 2. Jenkins Bill Hawkins Mary Gulley Cody Manuel Reynolds Durwood Willingham Lyvella Webb Marjorie Willard Eddie Smith Naomi York Modena Shaw Edith Rila Ruth Hall Messrs Jodie Sanders Audrey Willard Leonard Ray Hardy Alva Hall E. R. Smith

Visitor Harry Couch From Childress

Harry Couch of Childress visited here on Friday, dropping by to meet locals and share news during his trip.

Harry Couch of Childress

Martha Roberson Hosts Friends at Dodson Home

Miss Martha Roberson of Dodson entertained friends at her home Saturday evening June 11. Guests included Misses Helen Henry Davenport Edna Copeland Mildred Henry Juanita King Helen Mills Gotha Finley Jewel Davis Gertrude Breedlove Lillian O Bryan Abigail Balch Louise Young Leta Milner and Messrs Herman Belew Bird Casman Robert Belew Aubrey Tisdale Basil Clubb James Crain Clarence Black Junior Gibson Clois Miller and the hostess.

Martha Roberson Dodson Helen, Henry Natalie Davenport Edna Copeland

Goforths Visit Friends in Childress Sunday

Mr and Mrs W H Goforth visited with friends in Childress Sunday.

Mrs. W. H. Goforth Childress

Pauline Wilson and Leroy Honeycutt Wed in Wheeler King

Miss Pauline Hine Wilson wed Mr Leroy Honeycutt of Lone Mound in Wheeler King. Bride is daughter of Richard Wilson Dozier. groom is son of Andrew Honeycutt. They attended Samnerwood High School class of 1937 and will live in the Dazier community. Naomi Slay celebrated a birthday with a Sunday luncheon hosted by Mrs Chas Slay.

Paul Hine Wilson Leroy Honeycutt Lone Mound Wheeler Richard Wilson Dozier Samnocwond Ued Andrew Honeycutt Long Mound Fley Samnerwood High School Hey Dazier

Quail Garden Club Meets At Mrs Ira Morgans Home

The Quail Garden Club met Friday afternoon June 10 at Mrs Ira Morgan’s home. Plans for a fall Flower Show included a flower arrangement contest. Members sent flowers to Mrs Adcock and Mrs Lukadoo in Wellington hospital. Visitors Mrs Ernest Gosnell and Mrs Dick Morgan joined. Mrs Mike Gosnell became a new member. A social followed with refreshments for attendees. The group adjourned to meet Mrs Ray McDaniel on July 1.

Quail Garden Club Ira Morgan Adcock Lukadoo Quail Wellington Ernest Gosnell Dick Morgan Mike Gosnell Walter Starr Lawrence Brisbin EK. Dodson Jess Forrester Clyde Ray McDaniel

Loco Community Hometown Notes and Visitors

Miss Ruth Brown and Miss Willene Stafford visited Mrs. Elmer Ledbetter at home. The Heggiman family visited Ida Heggiiman in Wheeler County. Mary Nell Ray ill with an infected tooth. A two year old daughter of the Crawfords injured a thumb. Mary Lou Smith joins Wellington Hotel staff. Pauline Grown moves to Pullman Cafe in Wellington. Six new members at Loco Baptist Church. Roy West Visits Prince home. Father’s Day program planned at Methodist Church. Ledbetter family to move to Childress. farewell noted. Margaret Ruth Johnson visiting Edna Harper. Edith Wood working in Childress. Grasshopper poison damages stock. farmers question its value.

Ruth Brown Willene Stafford Elmer Ledbetter WW. Heggiman Ida Heggiiman Wheeler County Mary Nell Ray Silas Crawford Mary Lou Smith Loce Wellington Pauline Grown Childress Loco Baptist Church Paol Roy West Altus Okla Prince Home Methodist Church Loco Ledbetter Margaret Ruth Johnson Cary Edna Harper Edith Wood

Mrs Leonard Simpson Named Honoree At Shower

Mrs Leonard Simpson was named honoree at a Friday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs Aaron Fulcher. Attending guests included Mrs Monuhen Mrs Bush Mrs Ringgold and many others as games and a suitcase contest highlighted the event with gifts presented to the honoree.

Leonard Simpson Aaron Fulcher Rarl Simpson Tom Dickens Monuhen Bush Ringgold Bil Harris RL. Roberson Cliften Stafford Tom Dickeng A. J. King Leonard Karnes Mattie Borsey Sid Harrison Bertie Day Claude Sutlen W. P. Davis

Mrs. McClaskey Hosts Sunday School Class Picnic

Mrs. W. W. McClaskey entertained her Sunday School class from the First Baptist Church with a June 7 picnic at Childress Park. The group left the McClaskey home at 6:30 PM and enjoyed park amusements and a cafe meal before returning home, with attendees listed by name.

Mra. W. OW. McClaskey First Baptist Church Childress Park McClaskey Inez Cudd Mozelle Graham Leona Co’ Son Pauline Eliott Naomi Shu Helen Hudson Dora Elizabeth McClaskey Oleta Mae Graham Lee Ella Bowen Mary Bess McClaskey Dwight Denmeade Mildred Gardner Oleta Knowles Anna Lee Graham SB. Bowen W. W. McClaskey

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Samnorwood Society Mrs. Harold Watkins Busy Bee Quilters Abane Mrs Dorothy M. Forwes Dorothy Forbis Monroe Aberdeen M. S The Ladies Missionary Society of Aberdeen Pauline Wilson Bride of L. Honeycutt Miss Naomi Slay Naomi Slay Chas. Slay Helen Hudson Theone Parker Annalee Graham Miss Slay Chas Slay G. W. Hunter W. B. Howard Helen. Price of John BD. Glenn Red Arrow West Sanitary Napkina Kotex Quest East Side Square
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