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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

7

Ora Ellen Hall Weds Clifton Stafford Sunday

Miss Ora Ellen Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hall, married Mr. Clifton Stafford, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stafford of Devine, at the grandparents home. The bride wore a navy dress with pink accessories. maid of honor Miss Frances Ann West. Groom attended by his uncle Woodrow Stafford. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Stafford and son Vernon, and others. The couple will reside on the Stafford farm in Devine after a Wellington-born bride’s church and community activities noted. A Friday shower honored Mrs. Stafford with a lawn program, tea, and gifts from many local friends and relatives.

Ora Ellen Hall Www Frances Ann West Woodrow Stafford B. B. Stafford Vernon Dona Mae Keen Leo Hall Stonecipher Stafford Santa Rosa New Mexico Wellington Home Ee Club Wellington High School First Baptist Church Terrell Devine Frank Gallagher Gallagher O. Marwell Bota Vita Helen Siudson Pollyanna Y Neil Virginia Lee Fortanberry Zorene Oldham Merle Hays Juanita Tucker Margaret Willoughby Jessie Hays Edna Earle Willoughby Virginia Lee Fortenberry Maggie Jo Weat la Verne Savage Helen Hudson Naomi Slay Dona Mae Koen Lisa Lee Thomas Kathleen Towns Clorence Tucker Othella Dennis Pollyanna O'Neil Anna Lee Graham Pauline Elliott Oleta Knowles Margaret Cook Clara Frances Jimson Beth Combs Blanche ‘Tucker Minnie Harrison Mesdames J. Ly Hurt Riley Danson Leonard Karnes Otis Roberson W. E. Hall Vo E K. Warrick J. G. Gardner Lawrence Warrick Homer Willoughby Julius Haralson M. Ju. Hill J. H. Harwell Alvin Horton J. 3. Warrick E. F. Bartlett J. H. Sims John Crawford E. Farmer W. H. Scroggins Barney Jones Grover Young Joe West

Bride Ora Ellen Hall Weds Clifton Stafford Sunday

Bride Mrs Clifton Stafford formerly Miss Ora Ellen Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Hall announced ahead of the wedding on Sunday confirming her family ties and upcoming nuptials.

Carolyn And Betty Ellis Hostesses To Houseguest

Carolyn and Betty Ellis acted as hostesses to their houseguest and cousin Virginia Ann Christian of Decatur. A group of friends traveled from town early Monday to the Country Club for a swim followed by breakfast cooked outside. Mrs. D. Glis and Mrs. C. J. High joined the group at the club. Attendees included Frances Stevenson, Martha Jeanne Henry, Nancy Sullivan, Irene and Evelyn Ball, Jean Anderson, Louise Anderson, Billie Yoca Brickey, Wilma Ruth Forbis, Fred Terry, Barbara Ann Walton, and Virginia Ann Christian.

Carolyn Betty Ellis Virginia Ann’ Christian Decatur D. Glis C. J. High Frances Stevenson Martha Jeanne Henry Nancy Sullivan Irene Evelyn Ball Jean Louise: Anderson Billie Yoca Brickey Wilma Ruth Forbis Fred Terry Barbara Ann Walbaton Virginia Ann Chris- Decatur Hostasses

Reseating Chairs Demonstrated at South Wellington Club

Mrs Gallagher led a South Wellington Home Demonstration Club meeting with Mrs Parrigin hosting on Friday June 19. Plans were set for a food sale on Saturday June 27 and a committee included Mrs Gallagher Mrs Stephenson Mrs Thomas and Mrs Wilkins. Visitors included children and members listed as Mrs Pigg Mrs Davenport Mrs Box Mrs Stephenson Miss Roberts and Mrs Parrigin. The next meeting is Friday July 10 with Mrs Stephenson and a bath mat making demonstration.

Frank Gallagher South Wellington Joe Pariig Gallagher Bob Stephenson Frank Thomas George Wilkins M. C. Pigg J. R. Davenport

Gillentines Host To Houseguests Ahead of Virginia Stewart Wedding

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Gillentine hosted houseguests Misses Margaret Boger Frances Murchison and Minerva Price Rhodes of Vernon for a Tuesday picnic. They planned to attend Miss Virginia Stewarts wedding Wednesday evening after a swim at Saddleshorn Lake and a bountiful supper. Attendees included Margaret Roger Frances Murchison Minerva Price Rhodes Vernon Mr and Mrs Richard Cocke Oswald Kroffus Leon Rllenstein Joe Coleman and the hosts.

Jimmie Gillenting Margaret Boger Frances Murchison Minerva Priced Rhodes Vernon Virginia Stewart Saddleshorn Lake Margaret, Roger Minerva Price Rhodes Richard Cocke Oswald Krofuss Leon Rllenstein Joe Coleman Jimmie Gillentine

Centennial Party by Home Makers Class

The Home Makers Sunday School Class of the Baptist Church held a Centennial party at Mrs. Bert Starkey's home last Wednesday afternoon with hostesses Mr. Starkey Mrs. Bess Owens and Mrs. Bob Leggitt. Attendees wore old Texas costumes and received a Centennial map. they sang Beautiful Texas and The Eyes of Texas and discussed Texas then and now.

Home Makers The Baptist Church Bert Starkey Texas Megdames Frank Calslaughter Liley Danson Joe Moulton Hagar Bilis Red Kersten Whinenant Howard Riges Jess Cook J. Matox West Davenport Starkey Oweng and Leggitt

Mrs A E Stephens and son Eugene Resting After Mayo Clinic Operations

Mrs A E Stephens and her son Eugene are reported resting well following operations performed at Mayo's in Rochester Minnesota.

A. E., Stephens Eugene Mayo’s Rochester Minn

Miss Frances Chapaton Visits From Wace

Miss Frances Chapaton of Wace came Tuesday to visit for a few days with friends.

Frances Chapaton of Wace

Melton-Brewer Ceremony Held Sat June 20

Miss Willie Marie Melton and Russell Brewer were married Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Parsonage in Wellington. Rev. C. D. Damron officiated. Attendants were Miss Verna Lee Harris and Ray Maxwell. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Payne, has lived in the Marella area and attended local schools. Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Brewer, works at Goat's Cafe in Wellington. the couple will reside there.

Willie Marie Melton Russell Brewer Wellington C. D. Damron Verna Lee Harris Ray Maxwell Myrtle Payne Marella Sumnerwood Quail Brewer D. A. Brewer Salt Fork Goat’s Cafe

Nora Etta Dickey Honored On Birthday Thursday

Nora Etta Dickey was honored with a birthday party Thursday by her mother Mrs. Cora Dickey and aunt Mrs. Henry Stall. After games and a story telling contest, refreshments were served to guests including Margaret Ruth Stall Lois Conner Nellie Bly Slay Billye Jo Stall Iva Preston Dickey Mary Dene Stall Augusta Vanlta Dickey Johnnie Scribner of Pampa and honoree Nora Etta Dickey.

Nora Etta Dickey Cora Dickey Henry Stall Margaret Ruth Stall Lois Conner Nellie Bly Slay Billye Jo Stall Iva Preston Dickey Mary Dene Stall Augusta Vanlta Dickey Johnnie Scribner Pampa

Information sought on Texas centennial pageants at schools

Miss Nora Myles of Fort Worth requests information on centennial pageants or other Centennial celebrations conducted this year in Texas schools. She has notified Mrs Hankapillar, president of the eighth district Parent-Teacher Association, and asks district schools with celebrations to send details to her for a paper.

Texas Nora Myles Fairmount Avenue Fort Worth Flankapillar Eighth District Parent-Teacher Association Miss Myles Hankapivar Panhandle

Playmate Club Meets With Allene Raburn

The Children's Playmate Club met Thursday June 18 at the home of Allene Raburn. The birthday number of the club was carried out with entertainment and refreshments. Mary Dell Longino won the first contest and Pollyanna O'Neil won the second. Refreshments were served to Jane Stovall Mary Beth Stovall Mary Dell Longino Pollyanna O'Neil Dorothy Jane Riggs Cora Elizabeth Clark and Allene Raburn hostess. The next meeting will be with Nancy Sullivan on Thursday June 25.

Allene Raburn Mary Dell Longino Pollyanna O'Neil Jane Mary Beth Stovall Dorothy Jane Riggs Cora Elizabeth Clark Nancy Sullivan

Aberdeen Club Visits Stores On June 18

The Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club met at the church on June 18 for a short business meeting and then visited furniture stores in Wellington. They studied finishes, linoleum, congoleum, paints and varnishes. Attending were Mesdames Kay Culley, J. F. Bishop, Elmer Smith, Erman Waller, Bert Shaw and Miss Eldin Smith, with Mrs. Erman Waller on July 9.

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club Wellington Mesdames Kay Culley J. F. Bishop Elmer Smith Erman Waller Bert Shaw Eldin Smith

Helen Koenig Named Airport General Manager in McGrath Alaska

Helen Koenig, 18, has been appointed general manager of the airport at McGrath Alaska, signaling a notable youth leadership development in Alaska’s aviation administration.

Helen Koenig Hakim Wir McGrath Alaska

Book Review At Missionary Meet On The Man Without A Country

Mrs Ray Wall of Galveston discussed Rupert Thighes The Man Without A Country at the Methodist Missionary Society meeting in the church. The review covered John Howard Payne the author of Home Sweet Home with hostesses Mrs G L Farrar and Mrs Claude Savage among attendees including many local ladies.

Ray Wall Galveston W. O. Richards Rupert Thighes Methodist ‘Missionary Society Lee O'Neil Mesdames Pink Sullivan John Forbbis W. F. Decker D.G. Ellis C. E. High J. B. Stevenson F. L. Winn Dick Richards N. T. Cudd A. ¥. Cocke G. M.terry Levee Floyd Bond J. A. Lucas

Swearingen Demonstration Chich Meets at Roberts Home

The Swearingen Demonstration Chich met June 18 at Mrs Jett Roberts home with Miss Margaret Moser present. During the business session members discussed club work. Mrs RR Weat was appointed wardrobe demonstrator. Miss Moser gave a lecture on How to be Well Groomed. Next meeting July 2 at the clubhouse. Present were Mesdames Knowles West Boyles Frair Johnson Parker Johnston Young and hostess Mrs Roberts and Mr and Mrs St E Morrow Frewen Lemoine Edwards of Amarlillo visiting Wellington.

Swearingen Chich Mra Jett Roberts Margaret Moser Mra. RR ON. Weat Miss Moser Mesdames B. M. Knowles R. N. West Frank Boyles Frank

Porter Home Hosts Visiting Relatives This Week

Mrs S. Porter of Sweetwater visits this week at her son R. L. Porter’s home in Plaineview with niece Miss Wathlyn Burrun also staying at the Porter residence.

BE. Porter Sweetwater R. L. Porter Wathlyn Burrun Plaineview Mr. Porter

Tea Given For Miss Stewart In Kelly Pigg Home

The American Legion hosted its regular meeting at the Country Club with 175 attendees including ex-service men and families. A fried chicken supper followed swimming and games, and a tea at the Kelly Pigg home honored Miss Virginia Stewart prior to her wedding to Marion Brown Thomas of Anderson.

Miss Stewart Kelly Pigg American Legion Country Club Oscar Payne Roy Harn Joe Thompson Virginia Stewart O'Clork Marion Brown Thomas Anderson Kelly Pleg Almarillo Street Pigg L. Jr. Gribble Tom Campbell Pipe Stewart R.A. Stewart Gribble Campbell Charlotte Cone

Wilnuleer 4-11 Club Meets With Mrs S B Jackson

The Wilnuleer 4-11 Club met at Mrs S B Jackson's home on Tuesday June 16 at 10 o'clock. Miss Margaret Moser led a lesson on beauty culture and the girls prepared two kinds of hand lotion and an eye wash using bulletins from Miss Moser. Beatrice Walters was elected new member. other members present included Thela Jackson Willie Mae Walters Irene Jackson Estelle Thoman Ruth Jackson Mary Ellen Jackson and the hostess.

Margaret Moser Wilnuleer

Mrs Thompson and Linna Mae Visit in Altus Oklahoma

Mrs Joe Thompson and her daughter Linna Mae are in Altus Oklahoma this week visiting the Thompson family sister.

Joe Thompson Linna Mae Altus Lahoma Mrs. Thompson

Visit Brings Miss Rainer to Her Parents

Stra. Dan Massey of St. Louis visited Monday night with her parents Mr and Mrs T E Rainer. Her parents met here and she will be remembered here as Miss Mary Rainer.

Stra Dan Massey St. Louis Are

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Ellen Hall Clifton Stafford Bride Carolyn and Gillentines T. A Aberdeen Club Ellis Funeral Home Wis. R. N. West Wardrobe Dem Swearingen Club St. E. Morrow Frewen Lemoine Edwards Almarillo L. C. Jones Slanager Legionaires Frank Eikenberg Olivia Templeton Misa Nell Marie Watking Lester Renge Annalu Harper Pips Jack Denhl S. B. Jackson Jerelen Adams J.and Mrs Mart Adami Jerelen Taylor
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