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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

3

Marriage of Miss Alice Cochran Is Solemnized

Announcement from Wellington notes the marriage of Miss Alice Cochran to Mr Ira Fore, solemnized Monday June 15 at 9 a m in the home of Dr and Mrs S W Hopkins in Hollis Rev Boyd officiated. Bride daughter of W W Cochran Butler Oklahoma and former Wellington society leader. Groom a graduate of Oklahoma A and M and Arkansas A and M and now county agent at Fairfax Oklahoma. The couple honeymooned at Hot Springs Arkansas.

Wellington Alice Cochran Ira Fore Hollis S. W. Hopkins Boyd Presbyterian Church A. L. Cochran W. W. Cochran Butler Oklahoma Hot Springs Arkansas

Picnics to Replace Bridge Social by Couples Club

The Couples Club chose picnics as summer entertainment after a River Crest Country Club party hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack Deahl. Guests enjoyed a post swim lawn picnic and dancing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Morris Wells, Mr and Mrs Ray Goodson, Mr and Mrs J N Wallace, Mr and Mrs Arthur Bailey, Mr and Mrs Deskins Wells, Dr and Mrs Clifton High, Miss Rachel Deahl, Mr Ralph Lewis, and the hosts.

Jack Deah River Crest Country Lab Morris Wells Ray Goodson J. N. Wallace

Dr and Mrs Orr Entertain Dinner Club Thursday

Dr and Mrs W R Orr hosted the Thursday Dinner Bridge Club at their home last week. Dinner was buffet style followed by bridge with Mrs Pink Sullivan winning high for ladies and Mr BE W Alley high for men. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alley, Mr and Mrs Sullivan, Mr and Mrs Horn, Mr and Mrs Bower, Mrs Small, and the hosts.

W. R. Orr C. Small

Mrs Cochran Hosts T BE LL Class Party at Home

Mrs A L Cochran entertained the T BE LL Class No 2 of the First Baptist Church last Wednesday afternoon with Group No 8 assisting. The program included roll call scripture devotional and discussion of 2 Corinthians chapter 3. Guests wore pastel house dresses and the party featured Nile green and white decorations and refreshments.

A. L. Cochran T. BE. LL First Baptist Church H. A. Phillips W. A. Porter Jess Cook Ollie Raburn Henry Tice John Jones A. N. Hutcherson H. S. Riggs A. J. Ratliff G. W. Goode Julius Haralson Geo. Clark Lee Fortenberry J. F. Perkins Ray Morgan J. "Dp Harrison Jack Myers

Mrs. A. L. Cochran Hosts Thursday Afternoon Club

Mrs A L Cochran entertained the Thursday Afternoon Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Bridge prizes featured a traveling prize changing hands with four honors in one hand. Mrs Morris Wells won the prize, while high and second high went to Mrs W R Orr and Mrs Morris Wells respectively. Refreshments displayed pastel shades with sweet peas on the tables. Attendees included Mrs Pink Sullivan, Mrs E W Alley, Mrs S R Pinkston, Mrs Roy Horn, Mrs C G Bower, Mrs J D Wilson, Mrs Ben Boston, Mrs Vernon Morris, Mrs S P Buster, and hostess Mrs A L Cochran.

A. L. Cochran Morris Wells W. R. Orr Pink Sullivan E. W. Alley S. R. Pinkston Roy Horn C. G. “Bower J. D. Wilson Ben Boston Vernon Morris S. P. Buster

Wellington Couples Enjoy House Party in Pampa

Mrs. Seth Horn of Pampa hosted Wellington visitors last weekend. The group traveled Saturday, spent the night and Sunday at the Horn home, and enjoyed dancing swimming and picnicking. Attendees included Miss Margaret Shields Lois Sherwood Robbie Wells Mildred Henard Dorothy Margaret Cocke Reece Poole Bill Plemons Aaron Edgar Dan Henard and Edmund Cocke.

Seth Horn Pampa Wellington Horn Margaret Shields Lois Sherwood Robbie Wells Mildred Henard Dorothy Margaret Cocke Reece Poole Bill Plemons Aaron Edgar Dan Henard Edmund Cocke

Mrs Walter Starr I Hosts Quail Swimming Party

Mrs Walter Starr I entertained guests from Hollis Wellington and local residents with an afternoon swimming party at Memphis followed by a chicken fry on the Starrs lawn. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom Crabtree Mr and Mrs Ralph Bourland Mr and Mrs John Herman Starr Miss Faye Anderson Miss Marian Sewell and Mr and Mrs W C Starr.

Walter Starr Quail John Herman Starr Faye Anderson Hollis Marian Sewell Wellington Memphis Starr Tom Crabtree Ralph Bourland W. C. Starr

Cave-In Delays Oil Drill After Find

An oil well near town halted drilling due to a cave-in while awaiting casing. Officials estimate 50 to 60 feet more to reach a potential paying zone with high quality oil. locals and visitors from Wichita Falls and Amarillo have crowded the site as tests indicate promising pravity.

Downey Wichita Falls Amarillo

June Alley Hosts House Guest With Breakfast Swim

Miss June Marian Alley entertained her house guest Miss Virginia Tholm of El Reno with a Tuesday morning breakfast and open-air swimming party at River Crest Country Club. Guests included Miss Mary Miles Kern Miss Ramon a Mitchell Miss Alice Margaret Hopkins Hollis Miss Tholm Lester Benge Jack Alley Frank Campbell Joe Alley Frank Mitchell Jr John Vaughan Mrs Frank Mitchell Mrs E W Alley and the host.

June Marian Alley Virginia Tholm el Reno River Crest Country Club Mary Miles Kern Ramona Mitchell Alice Margaret Hopkins Hollis Lester Benge Jack Alley Frank Campbell Joe Alley Frank Mitchell, Jr John Vaughan Frank Mitchell E. W. Alley

Rail Route Right of Way Talks Advance in County

A Col lingsworth County right-of-way committee led by R L Gillentine, Wot Lynn, and Lee C O'Neil advancing plans for a 110 mile Fort Worth and Denver Northern line. General John A Hul en says dirt-work bids could be sought within two weeks if local committees complete right-of-way work. Line to be completed within 10 months after start, with about 4 million dollars in total, much of it for labor and local hiring clauses.

Collingsworth County R. L. Gillentine Wot Lynn Lee C. O'Neil Pampa John A. Hulen Fort Worth Hulen Fort Worth & Denver Northern

Girl Scouts Camp at Tolvert Creek Report

Girl Scouts held a Thursday camp at Tolvert Creek featuring swimming hiking and rowing. Miss Mildred Howard directed entertainment and was sponsor. Girls studied wild flowers, cooked meals in the open, sang at night, and passed the tenderfoot test. Present were Mary Frances Templeton Grace Moore Mamie Weir Florence Phillips Louise Wilks Eunice Bird Pauline Wilks Larry Bird Sanetta Gragg Hennia Weir Alyce Hazard Naomi Slay Dorothy Strong Mildred Henard.

Tolvert Creek Mildred Howard Tenderfoot Mary Frances Templeton Grace Moore Mamie Weir Florence Phillips Louise Wilks Eunice Bird Pauline Wilks Larry Bird Sanetta Gragg Hennia Weir Alyce Hazard Naomi Slay Dorothy Strong Mildred Henard

Mrs Bevers Hosts Jolly Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs John Bevers entertained the Jolly Twelve Sewing Club Tuesday afternoon at her home. Members quilted and shared ideas, then enjoyed refreshments. Attendants included Mrs Austin O Neil Mrs V A Porter Mrs Johnnie Payne Mrs CG C Bishop Mrs L J Campbell Mrs Frank Blair Mrs A B Smith Miss Leeva Pierce and the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs V A Porter's home.

John Bevers Jolly Twelve V. A. Porter

Jack Alley Hosts Home Coming Dance at River Crest

A Tuesday evening Home Coming Dance at River Crest Country Club entertained about fifty couples. Out of town guests and students home from college attended while music by the Melody Musketeers provided the lively entertainment. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Alley and Mrs. A. L. Cochran.

River Crest Country Club Jack Alley Muskeeters E. W. Alley A. L. Cochran

Miss Sewell and Miss Anderson Honorees at Bridge Party

Mrs. John Herman Starr hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge party in Quail honoring Miss Faye Anderson of Hollis and Miss Marian Sewell of Wellington. Green and yellow decor highlighted the event. high score went to Mrs. Earl Hunter, second to Miss Margaret Goforth, with Mrs. Tom Crabtree winning a cut prize.

John Herman Starr Quail Faye Anderson Hollis Marian Sewell Wellington Earl Hunter Margaret Goforth Tom Crabtree W. C. Starr Ralph Bourland Tenneka Bell Bula Bess Bell Virginia Phillips Qoletha Vaughan Willie Scruggs P. KE. Starr Anderson and Sewell

Eula Mae Bledsoe and Henry Miller wed in Wellington

In Wellington on Saturday June 18 at 10 o clock Miss Eula Mae Bledsoe daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Bledsoe of Wellington became the bride of Henry Miller a Dallas Texas contractor. The ceremony was at First Baptist Church officiated by Rev C R Joyner with Miss Ethelyn Miller maid of honor. After the ceremony the couple departed for Dallas to establish their home.

Wellington Eula Mae Bledsoe T. H. Bledsoe Henry Miller Dallas Texas First Baptist Church C. R. Joyner Ethelyn Miller

Marcel at Classique Beauty Shoppe Visit in Canyon

Mrs. Cleatus Rollins and her daughter from Dodsonville visit relatives in Canyon this week, as shown in the local Want Ada notices.

Marcel Classique Cleatus Rollins Dodsonville Canyon Eugene

Wedding Of Miss Elizabeth Howard To John D Glenn

Engagement announced for Miss Elizabeth Howard of Childress to John D Glenn of Wellington. The couple plan a quiet Sunday wedding at the Howard home with pink and blue summer flowers. Family and friends attended announcement parties and gatherings in Childress and Wellington. Miss Howard is a Childress High School graduate and UT alumna. Glenn is from Wellington and former bank employee.

Elizabeth Howard Childress John D. Glenn Wellington Miss Howard Mia Dick Price Hotel Childress University of Texas Delta Delta Delta Sorority West Texas Utilities Company John 2. Glenn Colingsworth County C. J. Glenn Southern Methorise University Dallas First National Bank

First Methodist Church Sunday services and choirs

The First Methodist Church opens with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by W F Decker. Preaching at 11 00 by the pastor on A World Vision from Matt 13 38. Evening subject Tithes and Poverty. Senior Choir at 11 00 and the young people's choir at evening. Senior Epworth League meets at Thop om Missionary Society Monday at 4 60. Young people and Senior choir practices midweek.

Missionary Society T. M. Johnston

Furnished rooms for rent at Mrs Hamp ton home

For rent a furnished southeast bedroom in a modern home with all bills paid. One occupant 7.50 per month, two occupants 12.50 per month. Also two room furnished apartment with all bills paid for 15 per month. See Mrs J C Hamp ton Soleb 6th Street Southeast. Lost diamond dinner ring at River Crest Country Club. Return to Miss Helen Gulley Liberal reward. Ad tfe.

ANP J.C. Hampton 6Th Street River Crest Country Club Helen Gulley Childress Ad Tfe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kade West M. L. Hogan J. E. Mattox M. C. Dickerson Joe Moulton Dick Richards C. D. Leay K. E. Kennedy Otto Buerger Bert Starkey Mrs. Orr A. LL. Cochran T. EL. I Los Angeles Mrs. John Bevers Jolly Sewing Club Sellers School of Beauty Culture Westin Kula Youngblood la Rue Lang Beauty Shoppe Miss Sewell Miss Anderson Amarillo Business College Yvonne Phillips Vivian Porter Paralee Brock Olivia Templeton William Worth MacClaskey Bob Emanuel J. P. Robertson Richard Carter Co. C. Small Jr Tom Royal J. W. Wells Cleo Templeton First Methodist Church
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