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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

2

Friends From Many Towns Honor Mrs. Sugg on 90th Birthday

Texas and Oklahoma guests gathered to honor Mrs. W. W. Sugg for her 90th birthday on Sunday June 19 as her illness briefly interrupted the celebration with a hospital visit. Family members hosted the event at Wellington and out-of-town registrants included relatives from Borger Moore Del City Amarillo Sulphur Shamrock and Dallas among others.

W.W. Sugg Texas Oklahoma W. W. Sugg Frank Crawford Sulphur Okla Teddy Dukeminier Oklahoma City Mary Clay Amarillo Jewel Sugg Cal Sugg Wellington Bill Sugg McAllen J. D. Sugg Jackson Dukeminier Lonnie Jack Crouch Moore Miss Sugg Sugg Charles Brown Houston Carolyn Kromer Mary Kromer Vinson Bill Crouch del City Heber Brantley Jake Crouch Borger Zella Noble Hedley Roy Beverly W. W. Monroe Mission C. L. Gibbs Irving Floyd Taylor Quanah Frank Massad Spearman George Farris Shamrock W. Wayne Wilkins Chip Wilkins Bill Allen Dwight Robertson Crawford J. D. Sugg, Jr Brown George Counts Pauline Johnson Leslie Boland Dallas

Mrs Davis Leads Childress Delegation at Guild Meet

Mrs Davis, guild secretary for Childress District, joined four representatives from the district at the South Central Jurisdiction Wesleyan Service Guild weekend held June 17 and 18 at Mt Sequoyah. Accompanying her were Mrs Bauckus Mrs Cardwell Jr and Mr and Mrs West of Vernon. Speakers addressed poverty as a culture and Wilfred Peterson urged action to turn dreams into progress.

Jack Davis Childress Methodist Church South Central

Recital Honors For Fourth Generation Collings Resident

Sarah Coleman of Collingsworth County was praised as Student of the Year at her senior piano recital in McLean. She earned National Guild of Piano Teachers awards, a $100 scholarship, and will attend Texas Tech with family support as siblings pursue related studies.

Collingsworth County Sarah Coleman Jesse Q O. Coleman McLean Willie Boyett Sarah Bach Mozart Schubert Olvardli Garrett, Nevin Tourjussen Guild McLean High School Texas Tech Max Jan Boyett Mc- Sarah Wellington Dee Coleman Frenk Cole B. My Sims

Mildred Lewis Hosts Ice Cream Party at Home

Miss Mildred Lewis was hostess at an ice cream party Friday evening June 17 at her home. Guests enjoyed games ice cream cake and cold drinks with sponsors Mrs W C Lewis Mrs Walter Camp and Mr and Mrs Sherrill Beanland. Attendees included Glenda Hightower Cindy Hightower Tom Hightower John Hightower Burt Tate Dennis Rushing Pat Wilson Mike Teutsch Virginia Patterson Danny Holder Dennis Sexton Jerry Don Carter Rodney Kane Larry Kane Diane Motes Velma Whitson Randy Terry Dan Lewis and Miss Lewis.

Mildred Lewis W. C. Lewis Walter Camp Sherrill Beanland Glenda Hightower Cindy Hightower Tommy Hightower John Hightower Burt Tate Dennis Rushing Pat Wilson Mike Teutsch Virginia Patterson Danny Holder Dennis Sexton Jerry Don Carter Rodney Kane Larry Kane Diane Motes Velma Whitson Randy Terry Dan, Lewis Miss Lewis

Brattens Host Bridal Luncheon For Son’s Wedding Party

Mr and Mrs L B Bratten hosted a rehearsal luncheon at Wister Lake Restaurant Ohio for the wedding party of their son Billy Wayne Bratten and his fiancee Thelma Crager. Attendees included Crager and many relatives and friends.

L. B. Bratten Billy Wayne Bratten Thelma Crager Wister Lake Ohio Miss Crager Bratten G. W. Crager Melton James Beverly Edge

Quail Couple Weds in Quiet June Home Ceremony

Mrs Carolyn Camille Starkey and Tray Bryne Johnson of Quail married at his home on Sunday June 12 at 9:30 am in a simple double ring ceremony. Officiant Rev Trice Epps of Quail Baptist Church. They plan to live on his farm west of Quail. both have farming ties in the area and she previously worked at St Joseph's Hospital.

Carolyn Camille Starkey Tray Bryne Johnson Quail Trice Epps Quail Baptist Church

Davis Family Reunion At Lake Lagert

The Davis family held a reunion at the Jack Davis cabin on Lake Lagert with 39 members present. Attendees included Jack, Sam, Annie, Ashley, Mrs. J. J. Farris, and Mrs. Clayton Nichols, plus guests from Hollis, Whitharrell, Odesaa, Columbia, and Alamogordo.

Jack Davis Lake Lagert Davis Sam Davis Annie Davis Hollis Ashley Davis Whitharrell J. J. Farris Odesaa Clayton Nichols Columbia Woodson Wilson John Gordon Thomas College Station Wayne Prichard Pamela Alamogordo N.M

Coffee Honors Mrs Doug Lowe in Wellington Gathering

Mrs Doug Lowe who moved to Big Spring was honored at a morning coffee at the home of Mrs James Sullivan in Wellington. Hosts included Mrs Jack Moreman Mrs Mack Bush and Mrs Earl Lynn Bartlett. Guests included 1924 Study Club and Women’s Society of Christian Service members and other friends.

Doug Lowe Big Spring James Sullivan Jack Moreman Mack Bush Earl Lynne Bartlett Moreman

Reading earns 12 certificates at county library tea

Twelve young girls each completed twelve books in the county library. They received Texas Reading Club certificates Friday afternoon at a tea sponsored by the City Federation of Women's Clubs. The ceremony introduced newly installed library shelves authorized by the Commissioners' Court. Memorial books were donated by clubs and individuals.

Texas Reading Club City Federation of Women’s Clubs Kathleen Bartlett Jennifer Bouchelle Jan Bowen Sharon Ann Childers Joye Hudspeth Marcia King Jacqueline King Linda Orr Kathy Scott Phyllis Ann Sullivan Karen Waters Laura Ann Whitson Commissioners’ Court Rob Isbell

Dozier News Social Weekend Visits Reported

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Phillips visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Brown and with his sisters Lenora Beatrice and Fay Phillips over the week end. Mrs. C H Caperton entered the hospital in Shamrock and was sent on to Amarillo for a check up. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carreker Jr Eugene and Carry of Houston are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carreker of Dozier.

George Graham Harlingen G. C. Graham Olton Lloyd Graham Herman Phillips E. T. Brown Lenora, Beatrice Fay Phillips C. H. Caperton Shamrock Amarillo Frank Carreker Eugene and Carry Houston Dozier

New Look Comes to Cotton Batting

Researchers from the U S Department of Agriculture and Texas A M University Extension specialist Mrs Jane Barry report upgraded cotton batting with a new look and chemical treatment for housing and furnishings. The batting now enters the market as padding for automobile seats and resists loss of shape with long use. The process sprays chemicals onto a thin fiber web and layers them to form a batt of desired thickness. Visitors Miss Leta Rees and family toured here during trips to Pike's Peak and Royal Gorge in Colorado.

Jane Barry Texas A&m University Extension U.S. Department of Agriculture

Colson-Tate Wedding Set

Mr and Mrs Tommy Colson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Vera Marilyn Colson to Elmer Dean Tate son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Tate of Abra community The wedding will be July 8 at six thirty in the evening at the bride elects home Vera Marilyn Colson graduates Samnorwood high school this spring and attends Clarendon College in summer Elmer Dean Tate also a Samnorwood high school graduate class of 1965 attends Clarendon College in summer

Tommy Colson Vera Marilyn Elmer Dean Tate Floyd Tate Abra Miss Colson Samnorwood High School Clarendon College Samnerwood High School

Military Prefers Cotton Fabrics For Uniforms In Tropics

In Lubbock reports the military favors 100 percent cotton fabrics for combat uniforms and fatigues in tropical climates. Plains Cotton Growers and other cotton groups argue for cotton, noting ample supply and factory capacity, while some textile interests push synthetic substitutes. Miss Marsha Carlson of Georgetown visits Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gattis.

Lubbock Plains Cotton Growers, Inc Marsha Carlson Georgetown Harold Gattis

Visitor notes big family ties across several states

Personal visits span Houston St Louis and Dallas with relatives in Wellington Lubbock Amarillo Temple Abilene and Lawton. Several groups gather for Fathers Day and summer plans include travels to San Francisco and Napa while others join hospital care and college summer programs.

Summer self care warning from Texas Parks and Wildlife

In Austin the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urged caution for vacationing crowds to avoid delays in treating injuries. Two Travis County residents died within three days from infections worsened by delayed care after stepping on a rusty nail and a campfire burn. It urged prompt first aid, regular wound care, and tetanus vaccination during active outdoor recreation.

Austin Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Travis County

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