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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1964

Page

2

Shower Honors Miss Denley With Summer Wedding Ahead

Miss Molly Ann Denley bride elect of John Kenneth Cameron of Denver was honored at a bridal shower Monday night June 22 at Mrs. J H Wood home. Hostesses included Mrs. Wood and eleven others. Guests signed a bride’s book while the linen table centerpieces featured a three tier candle arrangement with white carnations and gold birds.

Molly Ann Denley John Kenneth ‘Cameron Denver Colo J.H. Wood Wood Byron Duncan R.R Hightower Dick Richards Gene Martin John Howard,Sr L.R. Coburn Creed Hill W. E Natalie Younger Amarillo Earl Lynn Bartlett

Children Honor Mr. Mrs. Peeples on Fathers Day

Families including Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Mallett Shelly and Jett of Springfield Oregon and many Peeples relatives gathered at the Peeples home for Fathers Day. Attendees spanned Dallas Canyon Dumas Quan ah Wellington Lubbock and more with grandchildren and great grandchildren present.

0. W. Peeples Jimmy Mallett Shelly Jett Springfield Ore Rex Peeples Kim Jasper Peeples Benny Christa Gregg Dumas Denzil Peeples Dallas Kent Peeples Deray Canyon Jim Braziel Tawny Marriaye Quanah

WAMU Circles Hold Service Program

The circles of the Woman's Missionary Union met in homes this week for the Royal Service program. Circles named include Ruth Poole, Mary Langford, Jaxie Short, Dellanna O Brien, and Margaret Martin with leaders and readers guiding prayer calendars and program details.

Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church Ruth Poole M. L. Lynn R. L. Porter Lynn Mary Langford Eugene Brewer Doshia Dix Brewer Ruth Wyrick R. W. Brantley W. W. McClaskey Bill Langford Jaxie Short Circle Howard Riggs P. E. Lowrie Leonard Karnes E. W. Clement Dellanna O’brien Rolan Bryan

Ingram Family Returns From San Angelo Visit

Mrs. Homer Ingram and Miss Azalea Ingram with Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Wayne Ingram and children of Amarillo returned from San Angelo after visiting M/Sgt. and Mrs. Benny Moore and their son. The Moores are stationed at the Air Force Base. The group also toured the caverns at Sonora.

Homer Ingram Azalea Ingram Doyle Wayne Ingram Amarillo San Angelo Benny Moore Moore Air Force Base Sonora

Births for Rev James Glasscock’s son and Meek girl

The Rev and Mrs James Glasscock of Abilene announce the birth of son John Rand al on June 16 with grandparents John Glasscock Shamrock and Randal Kirshner Lubbock. Mr and Mrs Leon Meek report daughter Jetta Michele born June 20 at St Joseph’s Hospital weighing five pounds four ounces with maternal grandparents Walter Dobbs unnamed.

James Glasscock Abilene John Randal John Glasscock Shamrock Randal Kirshner Lubbock Leon Meek Jetta Michele St. Joseph’s Hospital Walter Dobbs

Bounds Family Reunion Brings Kin Together at VFW Hall

The Bounds family gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building on Sunday June 21 for a long overdue reunion. All siblings attended except Oscar Bounds from Kansas City, with out of town relatives Victo Kelley of Burbank California and A H Laughter plus grandchildren Jackie and Nancy Hilliary of Medicine Park Oklahoma joining. Wellington members Ray Bounds Buster Bounds Donovan Bounds Toots Breedlove Mickey and Ray Love were also present along with Buck Love Ronnie and Laurie Love from Pam pa.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Oscar Bounds Kansas City Kan Victor Kelley Burbank Calif A. H. Laughter Jackie Nancy Hilliary Medicine Park Okla Harold Morrow Janice Amarillo Buck Love Ronnie Lynn Love Laurie Pampa Wellington Ray Bounds Buster Bounds Donovan Bounds Toots Breedlove Mickey Ray Love

Clement Family Gathers Sunday for Reunion

The Clement family reunion took place at the T. C. Clement home on Sunday June 21. Attendees included J. T. Clement and family of Brownfield Guy Clement and Todd of Brownfield Earl Clement and children of Pueblo Opal Dunn and sons of Amarillo E W Clement Cynthia Lester Harwell and T C Clement of Wellington.

T. C. Clement J. T. Clement Brownfield Guy Clement Todd Earl Clement Pueblo Colo Opal Dunn Amarillo

Jones Burford Rites Celebrate Amarillo Wedding

Miss Janet Jones wed Sammy Burford in Amarillo on Saturday June 20. The ceremony followed by a reception for relatives including Mr and Mrs Cliff Campbell and family, Mr and Mrs L C Hill and Frances, Mr and Mrs Ernest Harwell, Mr and Mrs Jimmie Kelso and Anna Kay, and Mr and Mrs Barney Glenn and Vicki and Jan. Janet Jones is the daughter of Dr and Mrs E K Jones and granddaughter of Mrs E W Jones and the late Dr E W Jones, former Wellington residents.

Wellington Janet Jones Sammy Burford Amarillo Cliff Campbell L. C. Hill Frances Ernest Harwell Jimmie Kelso Anna Kay Barney Glenn Vicki Jan Miss Jones E. K. Jones E. W. Jones

St Josephs Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges

Hospital register lists admissions on June 17 to 21 including Mrs Leon Meek Glenn Essman and Mrs L C Cole. Dismissals include Glenn Essman to Veterans Hospital Amarillo. Other patients admitted earlier and discharged since June 15 include Mrs Leon McClendon James Kevin McClendon Mrs Lou Sears Mrs Sammy Earls Miss Glyner Elbert Mrs Fred Watkins and Charles McKinley.

Leon Meek Glenn Essman Veterans Hospital Amarillo L. C. Cole W. W. Sugg Joe Keller Leon McClendon James Kevin McClendon Lou Sears Sammy Earls Glyner Elbert Fred Watkins Charles McKinley

New Cars and Trucks Featured in Local Ad List

C.C. Taylor offers an Oldsmobile 4 door sedan. Richard Bailey lists a Chevrolet 4 door. Nolan Browning advertises a Chevrolet pickup in the local auto lineup.

Richard Bailey Nolan Browning

July Wedding Date Set for Kitty Hibler and James Owens

The engagement of Kitty Lynn Hibler to James Robert Owens is announced by the Hibler family of Wheeler. Hibler attended West Texas State University and Baylor University. Owens is in business in Wellington. The wedding is planned for July 19 at four o’clock in the afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Wheeler.

Kitty Lynn Hibler Robert Owens James Robert Owens Steve Owens Wellington Hibler West Texas State University Baylor University Wheeler

Lena Miller Celebrates 79th Birthday With Week of Visits

Mrs Lena Miller marked her seventy ninth birthday with a week long celebration. A son Odell Miller of Colton California visited after twenty years apart. Other relatives from Fort Worth Oklahoma City Andrews and Fort Hood joined the family for the birthday on Sunday June 21.

Lena Miller Odell Miller Colton Calif R. L. Miller Fort Worth Jack Miller Kenneth Oklahoma City Lucille Martin Debbie Martin Gaylon Dodd Andrews Dickie Dodd Fort Hood Deedee Dodd

Demand for Easy Care Clothes

College Station report from Dr. Graham Hard of Texas A&M outlines easy care clothes guidance from Good Housekeeping Textile Institute. Key tips include fiber content labels, high wash and wear fiber content, sturdy fabric, well-constructed seams, firmly stitched buttonholes, washable synthetic shoulder pads, smooth zippers, simple lines, and willing to pay for quality.

College Station Graham Hard Texas A&m University Good Housekeeping Textile Institute

Marriage Licenses Reported Across Oklahoma Counties

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued in Oklahoma counties. Names include Lara Read and Danny Ball both 16 in Oklahoma County on June 1, Jerry Sadler 18 and Linda Hughes 17 in Greer County on June 2, Clewis Rogers 23 and Jannon Gulley 17 in Collingsworth on June 2, Carlis Cheadle 53 and Leloia Williams 44 in Greer County on June 4, Denzil Ray 21 and Beverly Lee 16 in Collingsworth on June 19, Billie McClung 20 and Shirley Owens 18 in Collingsworth on June 19.

Lara Ann Read Danny Albert Ball Oklahoma County Okla Jerry Wayne Sadler Linda Mae Hughes Greer County Clewis Lynn Rogers Jannon Gulley Collingsworth County Carlis Cheadle Leloia Williams Denzil Eugene Ray

Guild Members Attend Sequoyah Jurisdictional Weekend

Two members of the Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church joined about 600 women at the South Central Jurisdictional Guild weekend held at Mt Sequoyah Arkansas from June 19 to 21. Chil dress district participants included Mrs Jim Martindale Mrs Wade Kimbrough Mrs Charles Spencer Miss Louise Goodnight and Miss Myrtle McCoskey. Wellington women performed in a drama titled Responsibility of the U S in World Conditions. Dr Charles Kraft spoke on Genesis with other speakers including returned missionaries and deaconesses. A new Methodist mission structure was explained during the business session. Freddie Watkins of North Texas State University visited his parents over the weekend. Families hosting visitors included the Fusons and Cook families. Fathers Day guests were Mr and Mrs Billy Lockhart and their children Tammy and Scott from Memphis visiting relatives.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Mt. Sequoyah Ark Jack Davis Gorman Owens Childress Jim Martindale Wade Kimbrough Charles Spencer Paducah Louise Goodnight Quanah Myrtle McCoskey Vernon Wellington U.S Charles Kraft

Local Families Gather for Summer Family Visits

A long list of relatives from Amarillo Wheeler Plainview Richardson and Muleshoe visited at various homes in the area over the weekend. Guests included the Damron Elliott Melton Bearden and Brisbin families along with several cousins and grandchildren visiting in Groom and surrounding towns.

Over 9s Sign Up for Texas 65 Health Coverage

Twenty one of the 2 500 elderly signups for Texas 65 health insurance this month are over ninety. The article notes raw silk first appeared in Europe in 530 A.D.

Europe

Mrs Coy Vaughan Hosts Good Neighbor Club Luncheon

Mrs Coy Vaughan entertained the Good Neighbor Club at a luncheon on Friday. Secret pals were revealed by gift exchanges. Plans discussed for an annual picnic at Ellison Park in August with attendees listed.

Coy Vaughan Good Neighbor ‘Club Ellison Park John Trew O. A. Riker Ray Clubb Doshia Dix Merritt James Leonard Karnes Willie Smith R C. Stephenson Lloyd Holloway

Social gathering attendees listed for Nell Cook party

Nell Cook hosts a gathering withMrs Grady Van Pelt Mrs Frank Thomas Mrs Robert Karnes and Mrs C A Wilbur as hostesses. Guests include Mrs J Gardner Mrs Frank Moore Misses Lila Brown Vickie Brown and Barbara Wilbur.

Nell Cook Grady van Pelt Frank Thomas Robert Karnes C. A. Wilbur J., G.gardner Frank Moore Lila Brown Vickie Brown Barbara Wilbur

Weekend at Price home features extended family visit

Mrs Harvie Price and children from Clarendon visited Mr and Mrs Newt Price over the weekend. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Leon Bettis of Amarillo. Susie and Cindy Price remained with grandparents Mrs Newt Price and Mrs Nannie Johnson through the week.

Newt Price Harvie Price Clarendon Amarillo Susie Cindy Price Nannie Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Denley Mrs. Peeples WAMU Bounds Clement Jones- Burford Rites Archie Hibler Sequoyah Freddie Watkins North Texas State University Denton Harold Watkins F. C. Fuson Sr John Fuson Bakersfield Lonnie Fuson Norman Billy Lockhart Tammy and Scott Memphis Sandy Parsons Jr Travis Lockhart Bill Damron Kathy Mike Inglesid Elliott Don Crawford Belinda Debra Richardson Harmon Elliotts F.H Melton J.F. Elliott Damrons C. D.damron Roy Brinson Beverly J. L. Burt Jack. Ford Charles F. Anderson Martinez-San Francisco Area California B. E. McKinney Doris Tingle Lewis Tingle Joe Campbell Tingle Joe Will Jim Harron Jerry Stephenville 0. A. Terry Lewis Oatman Cindy Susan Warm Springs, Ore H. C R. H. Oatman Ed Crawford Groom Memorial Hospital Janice Morrow W. A. Morrow Mrs. Toots Breedlove G. E. van Pelt James van Pelt Jim and John Olan Alexander Plainview Don van Pelt Sumnerwood H. M. McCaskill George Cogswell Bob Foote Ernest Frisco W. §. White Kelly Rebecca Harkleread Cotton Center Miss Harkleread White Harold Jones Richard Fourmentin Mark Jack. Brisbin and Buddy Dodson C. E. Dodson L. E. Brisbin Fred Johnson Bob Jones Leonard Glasgow Abe Glasgow Homer Mangum Jones Bobby Hays Don Diane Olan Farris Dodson Rufus Hays Farris Hays Home Sylvia McQueary A. A. McQueary Sylvia Sam Thompson Sammie Janie Mr. Thompson Gentry Hobbs Gelinia of Seagraves J. 5. Dorn Ray Scott F. H. Melton Woodrow Ham Beeville Harmon Elliott Judy John Freeman Karen Wortsmith Muleshoe Ethel Pitcock of Mrs Alfred Hutchinson Johnnie Lou Cotten Bedford Eugene Bawcom Ruth Barton James Johnson Rudy Horak Ray Richards Max Courtney Lynn Courtney Jean West San Antonio Bonnie Willis Mack Willis Deskins Wells Cliff Hartman Mrs. Coy Vaughan Marcy Lee By Kate Greenaway Connie Jacqueline Department Store J
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