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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
2
Employees of the Farmers Co op Society No 1 honored Mr and Mrs Jack Kopp and Catherine with a going away supper on Thursday June 14 in the Heritage Room.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Hite attended the wedding of their granddaughter Kimberley Hite to James Edward Dixon at the Christian Assembly Church in Amarillo. Relatives from Chandler Oklahoma joined the celebration and gifts were presented to the newlyweds the Kopps planned to Boulder City.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Harold Keller announce the birth of a daughter Marla Dawn on Friday June 15 at Collingsworth General Hospital She weighed seven pounds eight ounces Grandparents are Clifford Christian and Harold Keller Great grandparents include Mrs EW Carter and Mrs Dori Marsh Additional births include Bryan Shannon to Kerry Settle born June 6 at Hall County Hospital Memphis and Leslie Allison to Tammy Lindley in Memphis Hospital Jason David Needham born June 15 in Perryton weighted seven pounds fifteen ounces with grandparents Jack Needham L C Donnell Great grandparents Nellie Gibson Eva Needham Also Carissa Jody born May 23 in Sacramento Calif to Pvt and Mrs Join H Pendergraft stationed in Korea with paternal grandparents John Pendergraft and great grandparents Haskell Baggett and RL Pendergraft.
Mr and Mrs D C Thomason hosted a weekend reunion on June 16 and 17 with attendees Dr Ron Thomason and David of Canyon Mrs Jiminy Howell Janet and Jennifer of Clovis NM Mr and Mrs Olan Moore of Lubbock Mr and Mrs Lynn Wolf Le c ia and Lindi of Cherryvale KS Mr and Mrs Larry P ipins and Stephanie of Arlington Also visiting were Mr Wolf s brother and sister in law and their son Bill of Abilene Lynn Wolf and family plan to move to McKeesport PA where he will serve as a Church of Christ minister Janet and Jennifer Howell stayed to visit their grandparents Thomas and Mrs J C Howell of Dodson.
Mrs. Nita White visited Lubbock with her son Tim White and Angela. On Saturday night she attended the University Chapter OES installation where Susan White became Treasurer and Tim White was installed as Warder.
In the kitchen 2 pkgs cream cheese 3-07 prepared mustard Va Ib grated Cheddar W% tb corned beef finely chopped 1 pk 9-02 frozen. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake until cream cheese mixture blends with mustard and Cheddar Stir in corned beef. Place waffles on cookie sheet. Heat about 7 minutes or until crisp and hot. Spread each waffle with cheese mixture Return to oven about 5 minutes or until heated Serve 6 servings.
Mrs Jd M Strong presents a program on flower arranging for the Lillie Home Demonstration Club at Christian Church fellowship hall with Mrs Otto Bartlett as host. Devotional led by Mrs Haskell Manuel. council reports include Langford re elected Chair and delegates to state convention. Lunch planned for September to benefit 4 H clubs.
Mr and Mrs Don Jones were honored at a June 18 dinner for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Hosts were their children Paul Jones of Childress and LaDonna Jones. Attending guests included H D Frost of Kirkland Jake Leach Paul Jones and La Donna Jones.
Mrs. Emory Hunter entertained at her home with a bridge party honoring Mrs. A L Elliott on her birthday. Yellow daisy decorations complemented the rooms as guests included Mrs. Elliott and seven other host and guest women.
Embroidery pattern No. 101 includes hot iron transfers for seven motifs a color chart and stitch illustrations. To order mail 60 cents per pattern with name and address including ZIP to NEEDLE ARTS P O Box 5251 Chicago IL 60680.
Miss Karen Peters of Quail and Oran Wi Sain of Dodson announce their engagement. Parents are Mr and Mrs Doyle Sain and Mrs Richard Peters of Quail. The wedding is set for August 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wellington. Peters is a Quail High School 1972 graduate and Clarendon JC attendee. Sain is a 1971 Wellington High School alumnus and recent graduate.
Mrs Raymond Patton becomes president of the Wellington Business and Professional Women's Club at a June 12 jewel ceremony. New officers include Claude McKinney first VP Pat McAlister second VP Ann Smith secretary Rufus Sweat treasurer Truman Estes pianist Jimmie Kelso hospitality chief Zook Thomas publicity chief. Officers begin terms in September with Ernest Harwell as installing officer and a baby-themed Outstanding Member award to V K Orr.
Red Raiders Girls 4 H Club met at Ellison Park on Thursday June 14 for a picnic and bicycle ride to Marian Airpark Swimming Pool. They learned bicycle safety rules mirroring car rules including dismount at intersections and proper hand signals from Mrs. James Boswell. Attendees included Beverly Ort Kelley Covey Tammi Boswell Robin Amonett Rosa Benton Callie McDonald and Mrs. Fred Covey.
Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson hosted visitors from Thursday to Sunday. Daughters Mrs. Bob Moorhouse and Amy Lea of Guthrie arrived with Mrs. Gene Sweat and Michelle from Amarillo. Mr. Moorhouse arrived Saturday. Mrs. Sweat and Michelle also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sweat.
A quartet of hostesses hosted a bridge luncheon on Wednesday June 13 in the Heritage Room. Guests included Mrs. Barton Groves of Houston and many local attendees. The buffet featured a variety of salads and a centerpiece of larkspur, with bridge games following.
Mrs Olean Legaitt was installed Worthy Matron of Wallington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star with officers Jack Davis Eddie Smith Jennie Holcomb Mayme Loftinville Ben Hurst Gene Matton Ethel Lowde Ruby Ball Roscoe Land and others assisting A reception followed at the Masonic Hall with thanks and gifts exchanged among officers and members
Mrs P E Lowrie hosted a Sunday family reunion at the Community Center on June 17. The event drew many relatives from across Texas, with 80 year old Ethel Lowrie highlighted among attendees.
Miss Connie Bear Den Fianced of Darrell Keemater celebrated with a Sunday afternoon kitchen shower hosted by Miss Bian Brooks and Miss Annabelle Harris. Guests attended include Miss Bearden Miss Jenny Earnest Miss Judy Peters Miss Ann Smith Miss Susan Lowe and many others with a red white and daisies theme. The teapot belonged to the honoree’s grandmother Mrs G H Brewer and was presented after the event.
Anna Felts recently became county home extension agent and finished a week of inservice training on Friday June 15. She collaborated with extension agents from Wereford Deaf Smith Dimmitt Claude, aided by Argen Draper and Doyce Shipp, Irene Keating, and Ruth Hughey.
Teach children good bike care by keeping wheels clean and parts dry. Wipe mud from exposed parts promptly. Removing the chain doesn’t require removing the rear wheel. one snap link can be opened and replaced. Lubricate pedal bearings and keep saddle bolts and handlebars tight. Check the fork assembly for looseness.
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