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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

2

Miss Jo Ann Boyd and Elwyn Brewster Wed in Dodson

Miss Jo Ann Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Boyd of Dodson wed Elwyn Brewster of Dodson in a simple double ring ceremony on Saturday May 1 Rev Eppler officiated The bride wore a light blue suit with an open crown hat and white accessories Her bouquet featured roses The couple planned a short trip to Amarillo and Brewster works on a nearby farm

Jo Anne Boyd Fred Boyd Dodson Elwyn Brewster Eppler Gloria Boyd Sharon Scott Annette Boyd Miss Scott Amarillo Brewster

Rev and Mrs Russell Celebrate 54th Anniversary in Wellington

On Sunday June 15, Rev J W Russell and his wife were honored with a home dinner marking their 54th wedding anniversary. Hailing from Arkansas, they settled in Quail in 1908 before moving to Wellington two years ago. Attendees included Otto Russell family and several relatives. two sons John of Odessa and Sam of Borger could not attend, and daughter Mrs Preston Gilbreath of Hedley joined the gathering.

J. W. Russell Russell Arkansas Indian Territory Baptist Church Quail Wellington Otto Russell Leo I. D Rudell Woods Jayce Tommy Joe W. C. Killingsworth Sam Russell June John Robert Edward Tice Eddie Jean D. W. Russell John Russell Odessa Borger Preston Gilbreath Hedley

Mrs. Clinton Epps Honored at Cooper Home Stork Shower

Mrs. Clinton Epps was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs. Elroy Cooper on Monday at 3 o’clock. The lace covered refreshment table bore a centerpiece of vases and sweetpeas as cookies and punch were served to attendees.

Clinton Epps Cooper Home Elroy Cooper Mmes Jess Young John KR. Downs Roy Owens C. B. Williams Chama New Mexico Bertha [Drummond Cloyd Harris Buster Harris Patricia Earl Smith S. B. Smith W. Z. Williams William L. Smith Lewis Cotton Earl Epps C. Duncan G. L. Jones Fletcher Curry Byron Harvreye Lane Wolf Oklahoma Roy Gardner Shirley Williams H. A. Duncan Mary Duncan R. F. Curry Sam Gholson Donald Curry Charlie Caldwell Blayne Branum Leney Ellis L. Goswick Bert Weaver Ernest Harwell S. W. Elbert A. T. Lentz J.C. Agee Weldon Cleveland Albert Thompson J. D. Dean Folly O'Neil J. H. Walters Glenn Hrickey Tom Uryant Vergie Medkief Dan Jones Lillie Epps Vallejo California

Mrs Dale Watkins Hosts Bridge Party at Home

Mrs Dale Watkins entertained with a bridge party in her home on Thursday afternoon June 12. Mrs Lester Benge won high score, Mrs Harold Watkins second and Mrs J M Orr won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served to the listed guests.

Dale Watkins Lester Benge Harold Watkins J. M. Orr Mmes Tom Campbell Cliff Campbell J.M. Orr LC. Hill B. K. Jones J. W. Wells Sandy Parsons Ansel McBowell Emory Hunter Horace Small Lester Henge

Impressive Home Ceremony Unites Missynona Light and Noel Cudd Jr

A simple home wedding united Miss Wynona Eloise Light and Noel T. Cudd Jr. in Wellington. The ceremony at 9:10 a.m. featured Rev. C. C. Armstrong, roses and palms, and a reception followed. Attendees included Frank Light, Mrs. Noel Cudd Sr., and family friends.

Missynona Light Noel Cudd, Jr

Bridal Shower Honors Wynona Light Bride Elect

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Wynona Light was hosted Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Woodrow Ham with co hosts Mrs. Ham and several others. Guests registered, admired gifts, and refreshments featured a lace cloth table with sweetpeas and baby's breath. About sixty guests attended.

Wynona Light Woodrow Ham Sam Lindsey

Nellie Bly Slay Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Nellie Bly Slay bride elect of D. Knox was feted with a bridal shower at Mrs. D B Raburn home on June 12. Hostesses included Mrs. J A Moore Mrs. Orval Couch Mrs. F L White and others. Guests greeted the honoree and her mother Mrs. Temple Slay and registered with Miss Allene Raburn. Centerpiece of pinks and white snapdragons featured a miniature bride and groom. About sixty guests attended.

Nellie Bly Slay D. 8. Knox D. B. Raburn Raburn Mines J. A. Moore Orval Couch F. L. White Walker Todd J. B. Floyd Raymond Patton Howard Riggs Couch Todd Floyd

Bobbie Shanks Party Marked Her Fifth Birthday in Park

Bobbie Shanks celebrated a birthday party in the park on Sunday with mother Mrs. Cecil Shanks hosting. Guests enjoyed playground play and later cake and drinks at Bobbie's home. Attendees included Carrol Nunnelley Tony White Dale Russell Neal Russell Ann McCarver Mike Gray Judy Smith and many Shanks family members.

Bobbie Shanks Cecil Shanks Carrol Nunnelley Tony White Dale Russell Neal Russell Anne McCarver Mike Gray Judy Smith Sherry Smith Gay Jones D. A., Hughes Ruth Hughes Peggy Shan

Fulcher Roberson Vows Read In Allenreed Ceremony

Miss Winnie Mae Fulcher and Loyd Roberson were married in a home ceremony June 15 with Rev. H T Ray officiating. The bride wore white crepe with navy accessories, and Mrs Allen was matron of honor. The groom is son of Mrs M L Roberson. they plan to reside in Wellington.

Fulcher-Roberson Allenreed Winnie* Mae Fulcher Loyd Roberson BH. ¢ . Allen Alan Poet H. T. Ray First Baptist Church Mrs. Allen

Dodson Girl Scouts Start Day Camp in Park

Twenty five Brownies and Girl Scouts in Dodson attend their first Day Camp this week in the park. Activities include singing games dramatics handicraft nature lore and outdoor cooking under Camp Director Mrs. Fred Boyd with Miss Rachel Deahl as chair man. Assistants include Mrs. D. E. Scott Mrs. Joe Hunt Mrs. Dennis Holland Mrs. J. C. Gaston Miss Ruby Cornelius Miss Gloria Boyd and Miss Betty Sue Malone Miss Ida Mae MecClure Area Director spent the first day at the camp with Rama Camp assisting Boyd. Jeanette Swift and Sharon Swift of Wellington attend.

Dodson Fred Boyd Rachel Deahl D. E. Scott Joe Hunt Dennis Holland J. C. Gaston Ruby Cornelius Gloria Boyd Betty Sue Malone Ida Mae MecClure Boyd Jeanette Swift Sharon Swift Wellington

Rebekah Lodge Ice Cream Supper Monday

The Rebekah Lodge will hold an ice cream supper after the lodge meeting on Monday night. Members are urged to attend and bring a small package of cookies.

Rebekah Lodge Rebekah

Bennye Gulley Weds Donald Cummings in Amarillo

Miss Bennye Clariece Gulley daughter of Mrs. Mary Gulley of Amarillo married Donald Paul Cummings son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Cummings of Kansas City Mo at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Amarillo on June 5 Rev Francis Smyer officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Bill Gano and bridesmaid Carolee Cummings with red peonies. Best man Francis Cummings and ushers Wilburt Doefler Clarence Gruber. Bride wore white satin and marquisette with a lace crown veil. Guests at a wedding breakfast and reception followed. The couple reside at 516 Houston. Mrs Cummings studies at West Texas State Canyon and Mr Cummings works for Grahm Hoe me Plow Co in Amarillo.

Bennye Clariece Gulley Mary Gulley Amarillo Donald Paul Cummings N. B. Cummings Kansas City Sacred Heart Cathedral Francis Smyer Josephine Honey Bill Gano Carolee Cummings Francis Cummings Wilburt Doefler Clarence Gruber Cicero Gulley Mrs Mary Lois Bledsoe Lewis Bledsoe Kelton Perry Mack Scott H. P. Scott Dodson Re Lummus Shamrock Nev George W. King Hedley Barbara Scott Patsy Porter Love Scott Ila Carol Bledsoe Paula Bledsoe Ed Whitheitt Hollis Oklahoma Ruby Pool Dallas Kelton High School Texas State College For Women Denton Dodson High School Southwest Pacific

Baptist W M U Meets at First Baptist Church

The W M U of First Baptist Church gathered Monday June 9 with Mrs. Orval Couch in charge. Devotional by Mrs. Claude Groves from John 10 followed by hymn and prayers. Four Generations of the ministry presented by four members. Free will offering for aged ministers noted. Next meeting will be a Bible study led by Rev. Howard Jones.

The First Baptist Church Orval Couch Claude Groves W. C. Davis J. A. Dukeminier AH W. M. U Noble Murry Bruce Hite Lee Fortenberry T. E. Benge C. C. Bishop Baptist Church

Virgie Medkief and Bob Jones Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony

In Wellington area home setting, Virgie Medkief and Bob Jones exchanged vows on June 12 at 9 00 p.m. Elder E J Norman officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore a grey sheer dress with white accessories. The groom farms nearby while the bride worked at the Pullman Cafe.

Tom Bryant Vergie Medkief Bob Jones E. J. Norman Jones Pullman Cafe Wellington

Pineapple Arrives Friday at Farmers Co op Gin

The Collingsworth Marketing Committee is informed that pineapple will arrive on Friday June 20. Exact arrival hour unknown but it will be sometime that day. Unloading will take place at the Farmers Co-Op Gin and purchasers must bring receipts.

Collingsworth Marketing Committee Farmers Co-Op

Franks Family Reunion Held at McLean Home

A family reunion gathered 62 relatives at Nath Franks home in McLean on Sunday May 25. Guests from Canadian Hobart Mangum Oklahoma City and Amarillo joined in a lawn dinner and a large tiered cake marked Franks served as centerpiece. Visitors from Memphis Artesia and Borger also attended.

Nath Franks McLean Canadian Fannie Gray Cleburne Melba Quay Tomes Irita Quay Oklahoma City R. L. Williams A. E. Franks Hobart Okla Albert Warren Lyndel Dodson Oscar Hamman W. Q. Combs W. R. Franks Wellington C. A. Franks Cecil Franks Glynn Franks Ronnie Amarillo O. B. Franks Nancy Mangum W. B. Franks Buddy Joanne Shamrock Herschel Combs Patsy Adrian Billy Memphis Bill B. Hay Karen Joe E. Miller Borger W. H. Franks Pamela R. L. Franks Artesia N. M Frank Pressler Randy Mantooth

Samnerwood Home Demonstration Club Meets at Bradley Home

The Samnerwood Home Demonstration Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Odis Bradley on June 18. Roll call asked how many foods are stored in the frozen locker. Mrs. Alfred Knoll reported on council and 4-H Club Girls encampment. Miss Joy Riley demonstrated corn and pineapple preparation for storage.

Samnerwood Hame Odis Bradley Council Alfred Knoll Joy Riley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eleanor Steber Jo Ann Boyd Wynona Eloise Light Frank Light Noel T. Cudd Jr Noel Cudd C. C. Armstrong Jimmie Faye Light Hiram Cudd Cudd United Gas Office Navy West Texas State College Canyon Cudd Bros. Livestock Transportation Hubert Bowen Noel T. Cudd Jim Light Park Allen Roberson Eva Fulcher Cochran Drag M. L. Roberson Roberson Cafe Dodson Girl Scouts Jene Sargent Anne Im Houston Cummings Grahm-Hoeme Plow Co., Inc E. M. Guiley Dick Sweat Tris Prestidge Baptist W. M. U Virgie Medkief Maid of Cotton Paris French Riviera Seay Memphis, Tenn Land of Cotton Franks George Bass Sam’ Moore Samnerwood IH. D. Club
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