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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1972

Page

2

Amarillo Couple Wed in Hill Memorial Chapel Ceremony

Miss Carla Sue Bohannon and David Lynn Groves, both West Texas State University students and music majors, were married in Hill Memorial Chapel on the university campus. The bride, daughter of G D Bohannon, wore a lace empire gown and carried yellow and white daisies. the groom is a senior and Phi Alpha music fraternity president. The ceremony featured trumpet music by Dave Ritter and a brass ensemble. After a reception at the Baptist Student Center, the couple lives at 2304 Fifth Avenue Canyon.

West Texas State University Panhandle Carla Sue Bohannon Amarillo David Lynn Groves Hill Memorial Chapel Chad Rue Paramount Baptist Church G.D. Bohannon Trigg Claude Groves Dave Ritter Paul Denman Ft. Worth Sandy McQueen Memphis Doug Laramore Pampa Steve Hadad el Paso Joe Bohannon Clovis New Mexico Beverly Good Ft. Stockton Gwen Bohannon Mr. Groves John Hudspeth Lubbock Marfa Gene Lalhine Marfa Billie Wilson Judy Voelkel Snyder Fifth Avenue Canyon Amarillo Symphony Caprock High School WTSU Wellington High School Chi Ma Alpha Alpha Chi Honor Society

Who's New in Wellington Area Chad Lynn Feemster Born

Mr and Mrs Earl Lynn Feemster of Canyon welcomed a son Chad Lynn Feemster born June 18 in an Amarillo hospital. He weighed six pounds seven ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Feemster and Mr and Mrs Buster Hughs.

Earl Lynn Feemster Canyon Amarillo Chad Lynn Elmer Feemster Buster Hughs

Dinner Honors Wedding Party

Hosts at the rehearsal dinner Friday June 16 in Amarillo honored the wedding couple David Groves and Carla Bohannon. Attendees included family and friends from area households and visiting relatives.

Claude Groves David Groves Carla Bohannon Colonial Amarillo Bohannon Groves Sandy McQueen Dave Ritter Doug Laramore Steve Hadad Paul Denman Joe Bohannon Maria Gene Lalanne Judy Voelkel Barton Groves Jennifer and Curtis Beverly Good Gwen Bohannon James Campbell Gary Biggers Hudspeth Pat Jarrett Margaret Hathaway

Guilds to Meet at Ceta Canyon for Guild Week End

Wesleyan Service Guilds of the Northwest Texas Methodist Conference plan a Guild Week End at Ceta Canyon on July 22 and 23 with theme Nothing is Impossible. Mrs Jack Davis serves as conference chairman and will preside. attendees include First United Methodist Guild members.

Wesleyan Service Guilds Northwest Texas Methodist Conference Ceta Canyon Jack Davis

Mrs J L Harper Hosts Fidelians Luncheon

Mrs J L Harper was luncheon hostess for the Fidelis Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church on Friday June 16. Music students Sonya Scott and Kimberly Cannon performed piano numbers. plans were made to send birthday gifts to Buckner's Orphans Home.

J.L. Harper Fidelis First Baptist Church Sonya Scott Kimberly Cannon Guy Clement Buckner’s A.B. Clark Henry Davidson Otis Roberson O.B. Raburn

Harpers Attend Family Reunions in Two June Weekends

County School Superintendent J.L. Harper and Mrs. Harper attended two family reunions in June. In Hamilton the Tatum family reunion drew seventy two attendees. The second gathering in Ft. Worth included about forty Harper family members.

J.L. Harper

Miss Vikki Saunders and Mrs. Charles Carter Vacationing at Six Flags

Miss Vikki Saunders and Mrs. Charles Carter of Child ress are spending a leisure outing at Six Flags amusement park. The pair are enjoying rides and attractions during a day trip.

Vikki Saunders Mrs Charles Carter of Childress Six Flags

James Hiltbrunner and Debra Deger Wed In Shamrock Church

Miss Debra Deger and James Hiltbrunner wed at Church of Christ Shamrock on June 16 officiated by Ralph Weinhold. The couple, both Shamrock graduates, plan to live in Wheeler after a wedding trip.

James Hiltbrunner Miss Deger Church of Christ

Dodson Eastern Star Installs New Officers in Ceremony

The Dodson Chapter No. 814 Order of the Eastern Star held its annual closed installation at the Masonic Hall on June 12. Mrs. T J Bowling was installed as worthy matron with Tom Birchfield as worthy patron and several other officers and star points named. Installing officers included Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Webb, with gifts given to outgoing officers and a commemorative hand painted Palo Duro scene presented. Refreshments followed.

Dodson Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall T.J. Bowling Tom Birchfield Truett Holland J.C. Howell Grover Graham Nita White B.T. Webb B.B. Martin Marshall Ross Swift Adah T.E. Lennon Ruth Esther Jess Bogle Martha C.E. Hightower Electa New Sentinel Howell Webb Martin Barbara Roberson Palo Duro Canyon Bowling

Shower Attendees Attend Hurst Event for Mrs Larson

Mrs Milford Harris and Mrs Sandy Covey attended a baby shower for Mrs Lawrence Larson in Hurst on Saturday June 10 and returned that evening. Dale Thomas from Los Alamos, New Mexico visited Mrs W E Thomas in Collingsworth General Hospital and then returned home. Mrs Warren Carter’s daughter Carolyn Musgrove of Los Angeles reported a delinquent children conference in Honolulu, Hawaii and remained four more days.

Milford Harris Sandy Covey Lawrence Larson Hurst Olan Thomas Dale Thomas Los Alamos New Mexico W.E. Thomas Collingsworth General Hospital Dale Thomas Warren Carter Carolyn Musgrove Los Angeles Honolulu Hawaii

Mrs Roberson Leads NWMS Meeting at Wellington Church

The Northwest Missionary Society of the Wellington Church of the Nazarene met Tuesday June 13 with Mrs Rosalie Roberson in charge as vice president. The session opened with singing and prayers and featured a cross word puzzle, a lesson on Syria and Lebanon, reports, and benevolence offerings.

N.W.M.S Wellington Syria Lebanon Daniels Fred Yarbrough Miss Falk Moore Roberson Yarbrough Clyde Emmett Goswick Frank Falk George Scott Robert Posey Falk

Ethel Michael Circle Meets at Home of Mrs Holton

The Ethel Michael Circle of First United Methodist Church met Friday June 16 at Mrs. John Holton's home. Chairman Mrs. Holton opened the meeting and Mrs. Maude Vaughan led the prayer. Revived with a devotional by Mrs. Cal Hurst and program by Mrs. J B King, the theme Christian Power guided the session. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs. King Mrs. Hurst Mrs. Somerville Mrs. Lindsey Mrs. Boswell Mrs. Alexander Mrs. Masten Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Courtney Mrs. Vaughan and the hostesses.

Ethel Michael First United Methodist Church John Holton Cal Hurst J.B. King King Hurst Mayme Somerville

Miss Montgomery Weds W Edward McQueeney in Amarillo

Cynthia Ann Montgomery former resident of this county married W Edward McQueeney at seven-thirty Friday evening June 16 in Anna Street Church of Christ Amarillo. Cousin Jay Wischkaemper officiated with Bill Wischkaemper assisting. Attendants include Diane Collier, Ethel Braddock, and Bill Wischkaemper.

Cynthia Ann Montgomery W. Edward McQueeney Anna Street Church of Christ Amarillo Orveta Montgomery South Highland C.R. Montgomery W.W. Shields Dozier Pauline McQueeney North Johnson Jay Wischkaemper Lub Jimmy Threet Bill Wischkaemper Lubbock Ricky Ackerson Mike Wischkaemper Gaylen Blades Amar

Conference Chairman Attends United Methodist Women Meetings

Mrs. Jack Davis, Conference Chairman of the Wesleyan Service Guild, returned from two United Methodist Women events. One was a June enrichment weekend at Mt. Sequoyah Arkansas, open to all women. She also directed music at the Regional School of Christian Missions from June 1 to 16 with diverse languages and India focus.

United Methodist Jack Davis South Central Jurisdictional Assembly Mt. Sequoyah Arkansas

Rehearsal Dinner Honors Hiltbrunner Deger Wedding Party

Mrs. Claude Hiltbrunner of Shamrock hosted a Thursday June 15 rehearsal dinner at Marrick Restaurant for son James Hiltbrunner and his fiancée Debra Deger and their wedding party. Attendees included numerous Deger Hiltbrunner and Knoll family members and friends.

Claude Hiltbrunner Shamrock James Hiltbrunner Debra Deger Marrick Ralph Weinhold Church of Christ Miss Deger Hiltbrunner Denzil Deger Walter Deger Weinhold Boyd Thompson Gary Mitchell Janet Cullers Boyd Hiltbrunner Boyce Hiltbrunner David Deger Vonnie Knoll Donnie Knoll Becky Baxter Clark Pritchard George Callen Marvin Knoll Bob Baxter Cliff Pritchard Sharon Avant Dianna Cantrell Douglas Mitchell Georgia Harris Jeannie Conner Raymond Hayes James Baxter Terry King Bill Corbell

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