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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

2

Craven Family Reunion At L C Craven Home

A family reunion was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Craven on Sunday June 16. A noon meal was served. Music and singing by the Bailey Brothers and Sisters accompanied visiting and childhood reminiscences. Present were KE Simmons and family of Wichita Falls, Cecil Craven, J T Horton, C E Littleton, and L C Craven and families.

L. C. Craven Bailey Brothers KE. D. Simmons Wichita Falls Cecil Craven J. T. Horton C. E. Littleton L. C Craven

Dodsonville Methodist School Program at Kelley Church

After Sunday School the Dodsonville M E S S junior division staged a pleasing program at Kelley Church Sunday morning under Mrs Rosalie Robinson and Mrs Ruby Hines. It featured opening songs In My Heart There Rings A Melody and Love Lifted Me prayer scripture Velma Carter readings Leon Hart Wayne Jones Irene and Edna Hines a piano solo Bernice Anna Hammons a reading Elbert Hays and Edna Hines closing song I Love To Tell The Story A large turnout of parents and Sunday School members attended.

Dodsonville Mrs. Hart Velma Carter Leon Hart Wayne Jones Irene Edna Hines Bernice Anna Hammons Elbert Hays Dodsonville Sunday School

Mrs Loren Thompson Hosts No Trump Club Meeting

Members of the No Trump Club met with Mrs. Loren Thompson on Wednesday evening June 12. In contract bridge play Miss Margaret Goforth earned the high score prize with Miss Julia Slough second high. Seated guests included Mrs. Charles Crews Mrs. Richard Cocke Mrs. Normente Sanders Mrs. Harold Watkins Mrs. Chester Ham Mrs. Pauline Chaudoin Mrs. Clarence Hunsaker of Wichita Falls Mrs. Wade Mahan Miss Rebecca Robinson Miss Virginia Phillips Miss Carrie Nola Campbell Miss Elizabeth Gillentine. Elizabeth Gillentine to host next meeting.

No Trump Club Loren Thompson Margaret Goforth Julia Slough Charles Crews Richard Cocke Normente Sanders Harold Watkins Chester Ham Pauline Chaudoin Clarence Hunsaker Wichita Falls Wade Mahan Rebecca Robinson Virginia Phillips Carrie Nola Campbell Elizabeth Gillentine

Mrs Lester Benge Honors Sister With Bridge Party

Mrs Lester Benge entertained two sets of bridge players at her home on last Wednesday afternoon honoring her sister Miss Roberta Elliott of Dallas. Miss Helen Hudson won high score and Miss Mildred Slough won low. A cooling salad course was served. Seated were Helen Hudson Virginia Lee Fortenberry Virginia Curry Adelaine Forbis Shamrock Mildred Slough Charlotte Cone Roberta Elliott Mrs Henry Pearson and hostess Mrs Benge.

Roberta Elliott Dallas Lester Berpe Helen Hudson Mildred Slough Virginia Lee Fortenberry Virginia Curry Adelaine Forbis Shamrock Charlotte Cone Henry Pearson Benge

Mrs Richard Seale Honored At Shower Hosted By Mrs Marvin Seale

Mrs Marvin Seale hosted a Wednesday afternoon shower at her home honoring Mrs Richard Seale. Entertainment included games and many gifts were displayed. Refreshments were served to a group of ladies including Mesdames Howell Jones Pritchard Davidson Tennison Wilder Seale Yates Gilmore Seale Shirley Cartwright and Ri a.

Marvin Seale Richard Seale Mesdames E. L. Howell Dave Jones Jack Pritchard Henry Davidson Clarence Tennison Bob Wilder Jarve Seale Archie Thomas R P. Gilmore Melvin Seale Russell Yates W. S. Pritcherd Pete Chandler Rdd Shirley W. T. Seale

Harrell Employees Take Trip To Palo Duro Canyon

Charlie Harrell hosted Harrell Store employees for a weekend excursion to Palo Duro Canyon. The group enjoyed swimming and amusements. Wellington attendees included Mr and Mrs Bounds Vone Wood Alpha Youree Ruby Hopper Faye Messick and Charlie Harrell. Shamrock attendees included E R Love Juanita Walker Zanada Beach Floyd Harrell and Floyd Walker.

Charlie Harrell Harrell Palo Duro Canyon Wellington Roy Bounds Vone Wood Alpha Youree Ruby Hopper Faye Messick Shamrock E. R. Love Juanita Walker Zanada Beach Floyd Harrell Floyd Walker

Community Mourns Death of Jess Winter of Amherst

The community expresses sorrow over the death of Jess Winter, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Winter of Amherst. Numerous local residents attended church singing in Wellington and visited with families across the area, including the Winters and local neighbors, in the days surrounding the funeral.

Jess Winter Amherst Winter M. Winter the Nazarene Church Wellington Lynskey W. J. Simpson Alvin Winter Tom Archie Tom Caldwell Della Caldwell H. L. Peters W. T. Poff Charlie Caldwell H. E. Tollison Bill Adams Dale Peters O. C. Cook KE. M. Cook J. J. Cook Tommie Joe Archer Archer Oklahoma King Bowen O. L. Harrison J. C. Harrison Bill Long Crossroads Charles Caldwell Floyd Elmer McNabb Minnie Harrison Jessie Lee Brewer Ola Wall Carol Nored Paducah Harper New Mexico Martin John Martin J. W. Mauldin F.F. Popwell

Social visits between Dodsonville residents

Miss Alta Kesler of Dodsonville spent the weekend visiting with Miss Ruth Dickson. Miss Maybell Dickson spent last week visiting friends in Dodsonville.

Alta Kesler Dodsonville Ruth Dickson Maybell Dickson

Mrs Hayhurst Named At Box Home Bridal Shower

Tuesday afternoon June 11 at the home of Mrs W A Box a bridal shower honored Mrs W M Hayhurst. Miss Sue Box had been the bride before marriage. A float with gifts was drawn in by Jo Anna Thomas and Winston Earle Cummings. Gifts came from numerous friends and the hostesses Mrs Ice Cummings and Mrs Frank Thomas.

Ice Cummings Frank Thomas W. A. Box W. M. Hayhurst Mrs. Hayhurst Sue Box Dona Mae Keen Jo Anna Thomas Winston Earle Cummings Jo Anna

June Marian Alley Hosts Lucky 13 Club Evening

Miss June Marian Alley entertained the Lucky 13 Club at her home on Wednesday evening June 12. Mrs. Arthur Bailey concluded the contract lessons and a salad course was served to a group of members and guests including Miss Mary Frances Templeton Miss Gerta Lou Bon ner Miss Annalu Harper Miss Virginia Weber Miss Leeda Jo Thompson Mrs. Walter B. Hester Mrs. Arthur Bailey and hostess Miss June Marian Alley.

June Marian Alley Arthur Bailey Mary Frances Templeton Gerta Lou Bonner Annalu Harper Virginia Weber Leeda Jo Thompson Walter B. Hester Virginia Curry

Mrs. Bob Glenn Hosts Jolly Club Meeting at Sister’s Home

Mrs. Bob Glenn hosted the Be Jolly Club at her sister Mrs. Ross Wilkerson’s home on Tuesday afternoon June 18. Bridge winners were E. W. Alley high, H. M. Dudley second, and Charlie Jones low. A cooling dessert was served to the listed members including Mrs. Glenn and others.

Bob Glenn Be Jolly Club Ross Wilkerson E. W. Alley H. M. Dudley Charlie Jones Low A. Cooling Mesdames SE W. Alley A. L. Cochran L. Z. Cone R. K. French Ray Goodson E. W. Jones Calvin Jones L. A. Manzer Creed Hill Mrs. Glenn

Lindgreen and Woodruff kin visit Fort Worth area

Personal notices place Mr. and Mrs. GC. A. Lindgreen of Cornus Christi visiting Mrs. Lindgreen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. X. Woodruff, formerly Miss Eula Woodruff. Roswell guests Mr. and Mrs. Clement Hendricks visit with Miss Katherine Boverie and relatives. Mrs. A. Y. Bell and daughter visit Canyon, Fort Worth, Archie Copeland family. Mrs. Crain to stay with Dicksons. Goldie Dickson and Herman Smith visit J. A. Dickson. Watkins families travel to Wichita Falls.

GC. A. Lindgreen Cornus Christi Clement Hendricks Roswell New Mexico Katherine Boverie Tobe Boverie Jack John A. Y. Bell Newton Crain Canyon Fort Worth Archie Copeland Crain Faye Bell C. B. Dickson Goldie Dickson Herman Smith J. A. Dickson

Royal Thirst and Fruit Fizz Recipes From the Times

A vintage collection describes fruit fizz and punch recipes for hot days. Prune and Loganberry fizz mix juice, syrup, and water to yield multiple servings, while cordials use tea, cherry, tomato, cucumber, and lime blends with ginger ale.

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Thursday Club Meets With Mrs. E. N. Lewis

Mrs. E N Lewis hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at her home last week. Mrs FE OW Jones won high score and Mrs Roy Horn finished second. A salad course was served to the assembled members listed in attendance.

E. N. Lewis Thursday Bridge Club FE. OW. Jones Roy Horn W. Alley P. Buster BE. W. Jones Pink Sullivan E. F. Lewis Vernon Morris Aubrey Dobbs Austin O'Neil E. W. Mosa Lee O'Neil

Lilie Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

Mrs V M Brown hosted the Lillie Home Demonstration Club on June 12. Members were told to prepare dresses for the clothing contest using the foundation pattern. Present were Mesdames L D McMinn Bill Carreker C S Graham R N Hill L M Bartlett John Gladney Chester Cloyd.

V. M. Brown Lillie Home Demonstration Club Bill Carreker A. D. McMinn Mesdames L. D. McMinn C. S. Graham R. N. Hill L. M. Bartlett John Gladney Chester Cloyd

Ruby Kesler Weds Woodrow Byrd in Midway ceremony

Announcement details two marriages of Ruby Kesler and Dorothy Kesler. Dorothy married R A Dosher on June 1 in Clayton New Mexico. Ruby married Woodrow Byrd on June 15 at Midway. Both couples reside in Kings Mill and Dodsonville/Fresno areas, with schooling and basketball history noted for each.

Dorothy Kesler R. A. Dosher Clayton New Mexico Methodist Church 8. C. Kesler Kelley Wellingto High School Canyon Skellytown Ruby Kesler Woodrow Byrd Midway W. R. Lawrence Clara Kesler Eli Clement T. W. Kesler Fresno Dodsonville Byrd

Elm Valley Couple Honors Nephews With Candy Breaking

Mr and Mrs Edd Clark of Elm Valley entertained a large crowd last week with a candy breaking in honor of their nephews Fred Clark and Clarence Clark of Ara ill o. Attendees included the Boulware Craigt Gibbons Fits gerald and son John Lee Murdock Harbour Tonguett Graves Stephens Harbour and many others, with hosts Mr and Mrs Edd Clark.

Mrs. Clark Elm Valley Edd Clark Mr. Clark Freddie and Clarence Clark Araillo Myra J. CC. Boulware Charlie Craigt Bill Gibbons Lee Sarratt Ruth Claudie Mae

Local social guests attend Hollis gathering

Miss Kaloma Johnson of Laois and Miss Lil Braswell of Hollis were guests of Miss Altah Monroe last Sunday, sharing an afternoon visit and conversation.

Kaloma Johnson Laois Lil Braswell Hollis Altah Monroe

Mrs W W Monroe Returns From Dallas Visit

Mrs W W Monroe returns to her home Tuesday from Dallas after a week visiting relatives and friends. While there she bought merchandise for their store in Vinson Oklahoma.

W. W. Monroe Dallas Vinson Oklahoma

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Sun Lester Benge Box Jolly Club Fred Watkins Kleen Pruden Drug Lilie H. D. Club Love Brothers Franks Silk Princess Royal
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