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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
2
Wellington artists are invited to display paintings at Quanah’s first annual sidewalk art show set for Saturday June 18. Cash prizes totaling 60 dollars will be awarded in four divisions with a 25 cent registration per painting. Jerry Freese will judge the exhibit.
A family reunion was held on June 11 and 12 at Mrs. J. A. Poteet's home. Attendees included J. L. Cooper of Carlsbad New Mexico J. E. Lowry of San Marcos Bill Ammons Gary and David Ammons Kamay Cora Ammons Littlefield David Killough Linda Pampa Jerry Killough Amarillo Tray Lowry Lisa Julie and Ginger San Marcos Rudolph Killough Gloria Drew Pampa Buddy Poteet Mike Dwayne Poteet Abernathy and others.
Ko Shari members announced plans for the 1966 67 school year including hosting a dance after each home football game. Becky Brewer said events will be at the American Legion Hall for students from Wellington High School and visiting schools. Peggy Crawford serves as president with Vickie Bergvall vice president Cheryl Needham secretary Nancy Holton treasurer Fay Taylor sergeant at arms and Bunny Sherman and Vickie Sherman as historians.
The Dodson Civic Club hosted its annual picnic on Thursday June 9 in the Bogle home yard. Members brought covered dishes and enjoyed homemade ice cream by an open fire. honor awarded to Mrs. Floyd Roberts Jr who moved to Binger Oklahoma and was named teacher of the year in Austin.
Mrs. H I Cagle former Collingsworth resident now in Amarillo was surprised June 5 by a card shower and gifts from relatives. Guests included W S Simmons Floydada R L Burch Douglas Reid Brandon Clovis NM, Lt Daryl R Cagle and family, and Daisy Cagle in Wellinigan.
Mr and Mrs Benson Long are listed in a local community notice with unclear context or dates. The fragment mentions Kesar Bae and a possible family or ceremonial reference.
Miss Linda Karnes and Oliver Bishop announce an upcoming late summer wedding. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Karnes of 1301 East Avenue and the groom’s are Mr. and Mrs. Oral Bishop of Wellington. The ceremony will be at First Baptist Church. The bride is a West Texas State University student. the groom holds a Bethany Nazarene College BBA and lives in Wellington.
Miss Shirley Peters the fiancée of Dan Howard Jr was honored at a Saturday June 11 shower at the home of Mrs Velman Warrick. Hostesses included Mrs James Stavenhagen Mrs David Baumgardner and others with Mrs Wartick receiving guests and Mrs Peters mother Mrs Vernon Peters of Vinson. Guests enjoyed blue and white colors and spring flower arrangements as they called from three to five o clock.
WMU Circles of the First Baptist Church held meetings on June 13 and 14. Frances Crawford Circle hosted by Mrs. Oole Scott featured the mission study Meet the American Jew. Mary Cannon Circle led by Mrs. Willie Grayson presented by Mrs. J. C. Whisenant. Bevery Bryan Circle program by Mrs. Silas Crawford. Josephine Skaggs Circle hosted by Mrs. J. L. Burt with program by Mrs. Noble Murray. Bertha Smith Circle hosted by Mrs. Joe Simpson with W. J. Simpson coordinating the program assisted by several members.
In summer, Future Homemakers learn by doing at home under Mrs. Dee Coleman. The class meets Thursdays at 1:30 in the home economics department. Projects include crewelwork embroidery, refinishing an antique chair, cooking, sewing, re-papering a hall, spring cleaning, and a wedding trip going away suit. Kimberly and Karen Goforth visited grandparents in Amarillo.
The Clement family gathered at the Farm Bureau hospitality room on Sunday June 12 for a basket lunch and visiting. Attendees included extended members from Amarillo Shamrock Pampa Vernon Panhandle and Vernon. The reunion honored the late Rev and Mrs J C Clement.
Miss Mundie Coffee represented Gamma Kappa at the 37th Delta Kappa Gamma annual convention in San Antonio from June 10 to 12. Also attending were Miss Inez Blankenship, president, Mrs. Steve Donald of Goodnight, and Mrs. Velma Weaver of Clarendon, state area V director.
The Marty Martha Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met Thursday June 9 for their monthly business meeting and a 12 o'clock luncheon. Invocation by Mrs J T Baldwin followed by a devotional from Psalm 67. Members present included Mrs L D McMinn Mrs Doshia Dix Mrs W J Simpson Mrs W F Roberts Mrs Baldwin Mrs Davis and Mrs Lowe.
Collingsworth County members will attend the second annual College for Young Homemakers at Wayland Baptist College in Plainview on June 21 and 22. About 200 Young Homemakers from 42 chapters across 38 counties are expected. Speakers include Dr. Mary Bubbs, Mrs. Beverly Held, Jack Gibson, C. L. Abernathy, and Harry Morckel. The program covers sex and your child, candle decorations, family child relations, the disturbed child, public speaking, and the disadvantaged youth.
The family of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Young gathered Saturday in Seagoville and Sunday in Arlington to celebrate a reunion. Nine of ten living siblings attended with relatives including Rufus Sweat and Don, Jack Lowry, Neal Lowry, Joel Lowry, Paul Schaub, Dianna Lowry, and Russell Schaub visiting prior to the reunion.
A Wellington Future Homemakers group joined incoming FHA officers at a summer leadership workshop on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock held Tuesday and Wednesday June 14 and 15. Wellington attendees include Mitzi Hartman Susan Coffee Patricia Young Delores Moody Freida Minatrea Kathy Riker Patricia Thomas Cherry Lewis and Tanya Horton accompanied by instructor Mrs Dee Coleman and Mrs John Coffee.
The Lillie Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Elmer Haralson's home on June 9. Members voted for a July picnic and canceled the June 28 meeting. Mrs. Haralson opened the program on picture frames and was named THDA chairman. Recreation was led by Mrs. Mack Horton who was chosen as delegate to the state convention. Attending were Zook Thomas and several named members. The note adds that Argentina, Brazil and Chile are known as the ABC powers.
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