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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

5

Fifteenth Birthday Dance for Martha Jeanne Henry

Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Henry honored daughter Martha Jeanne with a Monday evening dance on June 14 for her fifteenth birthday. The party featured character dances such as Japanese, Bowery Apache, Hula Hula, and a buffet with pink-tinted treats as the crowd danced until eight. Attendees included Wilma Ruth Forbis Edna Joyce Gribble Bettye Jane Ellis Frances Stevenson Irene Ball Jean Anderson Louise Anderson Barbara Morgan Jimmie Cochran Bobby Maddox Aaron Hurst Billie Wayne Maddox Victor Williams Frank Mitchell Denzil Bevers Frank Cook S. A. Combs Joe Horn and the guest of honor.

S. G. Henry Martha Jeanne Misses Wilma Ruth Forbis Edna Joyce Gribble Bettye Jane Ellis Frances. Stevenson Irene’ Ball Jean Anderson Louise Anderson Barbara. Morgan Jimmie Cochran Bobby “Maddox Aaron Hurst Billie Wayne Maddox Victor Williams Frank. Mitchell Denzil Bevers Frank Cook A. Combs Joe Horn Martha Jeanne Henry

Shinnery 4H Girls Learn To Make Hook Rugs

Shinnery 4H Club Girls met at sponsor home on June 2 at 2 80 oclock to view rug making with Miss Margaret Moser advising that a hooked rug for a bed should be three fourths the bed length and colors black or bright red should be avoided. Members present included Stella Blandford Margaret Nelson Valarie White Hazel Nelson Audie Hively and others. After the meeting the group treated Miss Moser to dinner at the sponsor home. Next meeting June 16 at 10 30 at sponsor home with demonstration on Being a Hostess.

Margaret Moser Shinnery 4H Stella M. Blandford Margaret Nelson Valarie White Hazel Nelson Audie Hively Porter

Home Maker's Class Hosts Meeting at Rogers Home

Mrs. L. R. Rogers hosted the Home Makers' Class gathering on Wednesday June 9 at 2 30. Mrs. John Dix chaired the business session with reports from group captains and vice chairmen. The social hour featured piano numbers by Miss Oquerita Rogers followed by group singing as roses and phlox decorated the entertaining rooms. A salad course was served by Mrs. Howard Riggs Mrs. O B Raburn and Mrs. L R Rogers. Attendees included Mrs. S B Owen Mrs D L Barnes Mrs G B Hite Mrs Jessie Coe Mrs E A Box Mrs S A McCallum Mrs Stella Mattox Mrs John Dix Mrs Lloyd Holloway Mrs Jesse Cook Mrs A B Cooper Mrs W K Cottin and others.

L. R. Rogers John Dix Oquerita Rogers Bert Starkey Howden Glasgow Esther Haralson George Clark

Miss Grace Clement Hosts Buck Creek Club Meeting

On Thursday June 10 Miss Grace Clement hosted the Buck Creek Club. Members answered roll call by stating weekly counts of leafy and yellow vegetables prepared. Following Norman Aduddell’s election as short course delegate, a council report was presented.

Grace Clement Buck Creek Club Norman Aduddell Council Mesdames Wi HH Clement Vida’ Clemat Meneee Teok Porter Ed Brown

Legion Auxiliary Social Set For June 17

The Frank King Post American Legion and Auxiliary Unit announce a monthly social Thursday evening June 17 at eight o'clock. Couples should bring two covered dishes. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Horn, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Payne.

Frank King The American Legion Joe Thompson Roy Horn Oscar Payne

Gynn Humphrey Hosts Friday Evening Party

Miss Lynn Humphrey entertained Friday night for friends with games and refreshments. Attendees included Verna Lee Harris, Grace Clifton, Opal Hall, Jewel Alexander, Wade Humphrey, Denzil Carreker, Jim Alexander, Delmas Brewer, and many others.

Joe Thomas G. C. Isbell Wade Humphrey Jack Lowe Thomas McMinn Denzil Carreker Jim Alexander Wayne Cummings Duard Yarris Herman Mitchell Trenton Humphrey Frank Lookadoo Gotehie Butcher Earl Alexander Delmas Brewer Willie Christopher R. W. Cunningham Jack Pareclla Y. Y. Humphrey L. J. Turley D. W. Harris L. E. Humphrey Lynn Murrell Humphrey

Dorcas Class Meets With Mrs A V Cocke

Dorcas Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church met for an all day session led by teacher Mrs A V Cocke. Members brought covered dishes for noon, sewed tea towels, pieced quilts, and played games in the afternoon. A luncheon was served. Attending were Mrs Truth Alexander, Mrs Earl Alexander, Mrs John Howard, Mrs Cleo Templeton, Mrs Joe Thompson, Mrs Noel Cudd, Mrs M C Somerville, Mrs Paul Hardy, Mrs Irene Kennedy, and the hostess. Visitors included Mrs Joe Hardy, Mrs M C Bishop, Mrs Frank Cocke of Wheeler, Miss Fena Tarl Alexander, Miss Jona Alexander, and Dolores Somerville.

Dorcas The Methodist Church A. V. ‘Cocke Trtuth Alexander Earl Alexander John Howard Cleo Templeton Joe Thompson Noel Cudd M. C. Somerville Paul Hardy Irene Kennedy Joe Hardy Hardy M. C. Bishop Frank Cocke Wheeler Fena Tarl Alexander Jorena Alexander Dolores Somerville

Farmer In The Dell Party For Playmates Club

Nancy Sullivan hosted a farm themed gathering for the Playmates Club last Thursday. The event featured a haystack centerpiece candy filled hens and farm style refreshments. Winners were Mary Lou Williams and Jean Brookshear. guests included Jean Brookshear Pearl Bail Allene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pollyanna O Neil Rose Mary Jones Helen Jo Berry and Nancy Sullivan hosted with visitors Mrs Jeff Kelley Mrs C E Rogers Mrs Roy Abbott and Mrs Bryan Denley among others.

Parmer Nancy Sullivan Playmates Club Mary Lou Williams Jean Brookshear Jean Brookshear, Guest, “Pearl Bail, Allene “Raburn, Dorothy” Jane Riggs Pollyanna O’neil Rose Mary Jones Helen Jo. Berry Mary Lou Williams

Mrs H Rankins Shower Honoree in June Event

Mrs. Howard Rankin of Quail was named honoree at a shower Thursday afternoon June 10 hosted by Mrs. Y E Roberts. Guests registered in a baby book and gifts were presented after a social hour. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. L G Yarbrough and Mrs. J F Skaggs.

Howard Rankin Quail Y. E. Roberts L. G. Yarbrough Aubrey Duke of Wellington J.F. Skaggs E. V. Thompson Curtis Chandler Buster Bounds Martin Clubb Hayden Rogers Jake Black Venor Long Claude Carson Bill Smith Ralph Long George Scott Oscar Bounds Billie Smith Dorthy Black W. H. Culwell Buck Love W. H. Trimble Oren Reddlock Misses Merle Loren Bounds Ella Trimble

Quail-Bride Mrs Emory Ewing Weds in Amarillo

Mrs Emory Ewing formerly Miss Agnes Weaver married last weekend in Amarillo. The ceremony united the couple with relatives and friends in attendance.

Emory Ewing Agnes Weaver Amarillo

Miss Agnes Weaver Weds Emory Ewing in Amarillo

Miss Agnes Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Weaver of Quail wed Emory L Ewing son of Mr and Mrs Bill Ewing of Quail last Saturday in Amarillo. The bride a Quail High School graduate active in student groups and basketball led a standout season. The groom runs a filling station in Quail and they will reside there.

Agnes Weaver Bert Weaver Quail Emory L. Ewing Amarillo Quail High School Bill Ewing

Patsy Cloe Roark Birthday Party Observed

Mrs. Lee Roark hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration for Patsy Cloe Roark's third birthday. Guests enjoyed games won by Norma Jean Bridge Donald Joe Terry and John Edd Roark, followed by angel food cake and pink blue decor.

Patsy Cloe Lee Roark Norma Jean Bridge Donald Joe Terry John Edd Roark Patricia Ann Starr Jerry Lynn Couch Jo Ann Rountree Patsy Nell John Wilks Masten Patsy Cloe Roark Joyce Rountree Lenna Mac Lowry Mary Ann Hunter C. M. Simpson

Pauline Starr Feted With Tea Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Pauline Starr bride elect of Horace Small Jr. was feted at an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. E W Moss and Mrs A Y Bell. Eighty guests viewed gifts as Starr’s engagement to Small was announced last week, with a home wedding planned for June 22.

Pauline Starr Andy Bell E. W. Moss Moss Home Horace Small A. Y. Bell Miss Starr Moss P. FE. Starr Earl Hunter E. H. Small Newton Crain Canyon Walter Starr Virginia Lee Fortenberry Charlotte Cone Olivia Templeton

Mrs S R Davis Presides At Cottonwood Club Meeting

Mrs S R Davis presided over the Cottonwood Demonstration Club gathering on Tuesday June 11 at the school building. Roll call cited a requested kitchen convenience as a topic. Miss Moser agent reported on council matters and explained funding for a delegate to the short course at A and M.

S.R. Davis Cottonwood Demonstration Club Miss Moser Moser H. H. Shanks Mike Burkhalter J. C. Emmert S. R. Davis J. W. Loter M. Moser

Nisbett Attends Sister's Wedding in Fort Collins

J G Nisbett attends his sister Miss Jimmie Sue Nisbett's wedding to Mr Richard N Bourne on June 6 in Fort Collins Colorado. Bourne is a professor of Political Economics at the University of Wyoming Laramie. The couple will travel to California for Bourne's PhD work.

J.G. Nisbett Jimmie Sue Nisbett Richard N. Bourne Bourne University of Wyoming At Larrimie Fort Collins Colorado

Childress County 4 H Club Girls Win Clothing Judging

Margaret Moser led the Childress County 4 H Club girls in Saturday clothing judging competition. The event focused on sewing and textile skills with participants showcasing outfits and craftsmanship.

Margaret “Moser Childress Childress County

Father's Day Observed by Houselog Community

Houselog Community plans a Father’s Day program on Sunday June 20 at the House log School building. The Sun day School invites all fathers in the community and nearby areas. The event aims to honor fathers and highlight their responsibilities. Stella Mac and Travis Tennison hosted a Saturday party with many friends. Attendees included Lanell Ford Helen McGill Margaret Higdon Marjorie Schattenberg Mary Trimble Cecilia Shields Ruby Jewell Patrick Neva Clay Billie Smith Lola Mae Linsey and others.

Houselog Stella Mac Travis Tennison Games Lanell Ford Helen McGill Margaret Higdon Marjorie Schattenberg Mary Trimble Cecilia Shields Ruby Jewell Patrick Neva Clay Billie Smith Lola Mae Linsey A. J. Winegeart Annie Fern J. L. Jolly Lee Lemley W.W. Radford Derwood Jolly Dewes van Diver J. D. Dorsey Wilson Porter Jack McClure Clay Griffith

Entertaining Evening With Readings At Mrs Benge Home

Mrs Benge read appropriate readings for ten hours with Mrs Pigg at the piano. The program included How I Do Love Thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and My Trousseau. Mrs Pigg accompanied throughout the entertaining hours.

Miss Esther Brown Weds Harris Phillips in Dallas

Miss Esther Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Brown and Harris Phillips son of Mr and Mrs H A Phillips were married in Pallas on Saturday June 5 at 6 pm. The ceremony was read in the parsonage by Dr W H Wynn. The couple will reside in Dallas.

Esther Brown R. L. Brown Harris Phillips Pallas W. H. Wynn Forest Avenue Baptist Church Dallas Bernice Willeford M Mann Phillips Birmingham Avenue Forest Avenue Dalas H. A. Phillips Wellington Texas Tech Lubbock California Tech Sears, Roebuck & Co Houston Galveston

Mrs Rogers and Mrs McCallum Host Bridge Party

Mrs L R Rogers and Mrs B A McCallum entertained a Saturday bridge party at 1411 Bowie Street to honor their sister Mrs W L Byrd of Dallas and their niece Mrs R O Tiner of Dallas. Guests included Marlow Billbro Morgan Johnson Charlie Read Ed Paskel Martin Ferrlow Dick Barnes W L Byrd R H W Tiner L A McCallum L E Gribble Edna Joyce L F B Jr. Also notes visits and travel of local residents.

L. R. Rogers

Birthday Party Given For Miss Virginia Phillips

Miss Kathleen Holley hosted a Friday birthday gathering with two accordion numbers and a ballet dance by Arozelle Clement. Attendees included Mrs A A Phillips, Mrs Franz Holley, Miss Virginia Phillips, Miss Nina Clement, Miss Winters, Miss Taucille Bennett, Miss Mildred Clement, Miss Amorelle Clement, Miss Vada Jolly, James Holley and the hostess Kathleen Holley.

Virginia Phillips Kathleen Holley Arozelle Clement A A. Phillips Franz Holley Nina C. Clement Winters Taucille Bennett Mildred Clement Amorelle Clement iMiss Vada Jolly James Holley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion-Auxiliary Gynn Humphrey A. V. Cocke Jeff Kelley C. E. Rogers Roy Abbott Vernon Pinkston Mrs Bryan Denley Mrs. H. Rankins Loraine Curry Pampa Hattie TD Robbie Wells New York Columbia University Tom Salem Sudan Lester Campbell H. A. Holcomb Dale Watkins Tarzan Nix Darvin Nix James Frederick LeDerer John High Leon Decker Phil Handley James Stevenson Beverly Raburn Don Terry Donald Joseph Terry Nolan Bond Cottonwood Club J. G. Nisbett L. E. Griblle Edna Joyce L. FB. Jr Mable Lewis Crockett Joe Birchfield Kelley Community Ola Kelley Borger Kelvinator
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