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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
2
The First Baptist Church united Miss Nellie Bly Slay and DD. S. Knox in marriage on Tuesday June 17 at 7 p.m. The couple’s families, wedding party, and guests were welcomed at a reception at the bride’s home. The bride wore marquisette with lace and a fingertip veil, carrying a white Bible topped with an orchid.
Miss Bernardine Little and Herschel Tucker wed at 2 30 p m Sunday in Childress at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Thompson. The bride daughter of Mrs Frank Gallagher, the groom son of Mr and Mrs H C Tucker of Amarillo. Ernest McCoy minister led the ring ceremony before a fern and candle setting. The couple plan a home in Fort Worth after a trip to Monterrey and Mexico City.
The Dodson H D Club met June 17 at Mrs. Iris Wadley home with talk on cleaning ovens and waffle irons by Mrs. Otha Brewster. Miss Riley demonstrated frozen food methods. Mrs. Bowling led the recreational hour and refreshments were served to members and visitors.
Ernestine Goodrich of Fort Worth married Wendell Brewer of Wellington in a candlelit, single ring ceremony Wednesday night June 4 at the Brian McDonald home in Canyon. Gail Chapman served as maid of honor and Jonnie Dunn as bridesmaid.
The Young People of the Fundamental Baptist Church hosted a tacky party on Monday June 16 at the Gammill home. Leaders Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thomas organized games with penny suckers and gum prizes. A dinner followed with a red gingham tablecloth and a bouquet centerpiece.
Miss Nancy Sullivan hosted a June 17 breakfast at her Sullivan home for the bridal party of Miss Nellie Bly Slay. Gifts prizes were awarded after bridge, with attendees including Miss Slay, Miss Ellis, and several guests.
Miss Viola Hudson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hudson of Collingsworth County County Treasurer for years and active in civic work married Dewey Maroney service manager at Bill's Super Service Fort Worth ceremony held at eight o'clock Saturday June 21 in Childress. The couple will reside in Fort Worth.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary held an ice cream supper in the Community Building on Tuesday night June 17. Attendees included Louis E. Berg and many local couples such as Bill Day Delmer Griffitts J R Moore Cloyd Harris J M Strong Jr William McClaskey R B Johnson Jess Young Sr Eddie Strong and others.
On Friday morning June 20 Mrs Walker Todd and Mrs Gordon Mills hosted a breakfast at the Todd home. Guests received corsages and were seated at tables with Tastisecel decor. Attendees included several local residents and guests such as Miss Loeva Pierce, Noel Cudd Sr., Rabon Balch, Logan Cummings, and Barbara Baumgardner.
In a June 19 ceremony at First Baptist Church Wellington Miss Ruby Cornelius married Harry L Patterson. Rev. Howard Jones officiated at 4:00 p.m. with maid of honor Betty Nell Patterson and best man Ruben Cornelius. The couple plan to live in Wellington.
A Shamrock and Wellington Methodist Womens Society tea honored Ruth Anderson director of Colegio Americana Porto Alegre Brazil. About 100 guests heard her speak It Is Later Than We Think and she plans to sail for Brazil this summer.
The Wellington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening June 10. Worthy Matron Lucille Floyd led the session with the newly installed officers responding well under Worthy Patron Bob Wilder. Committees were named for the year and plans noted for a School of Instruction on June 23, plus a June 28 installation for two officers. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by Marie Harper Mayme Somerville and Dorothy Nelson.
Miss Aurene Jameson of Matador and Dan Revers of Wellington wed in Amarillo on Saturday June 14 at the home of Mrs. J. H. McGregor 1806 Harrison. Dr. Johnson of West Texas State College read the double ring service. The bride wore white with brown accessories and carried a white Bible. Best man was Denzil Bevers and Sue Lewis attended the bride. The couple will reside in Amarillo after a reception and a lace clothed bridal table.
Rev. and Mrs. Noel Bryant and family were honored with a reception and pounding by the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening June 10. John Forbis introduced the couple and guests lined up with Mrs. Sam Gholson and Mrs. Noel Cudd, Sr. assisting. About fifty visitors attended the event in a church dining room set with lace, carnations and candles.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held a June meeting at Mrs. L. E. Gribble’s home. Miss Ruth Anderson, a recent Union Theological Seminary alumna, spoke on religious education and Protestant church work in New York City and received a blanket as thanks. Life Membership was awarded to Mrs. Walker Todd, who is moving from Wellington.
Don Wheeler celebrated his ninth birthday with a party at his grandmother Mrs. B F Wheeler’s home on a Tuesday. Guests included Glenda Epps Gale Jenny Gwendolyn Davis Theda Martin Lyle Martin Bobbie Collins Loyd Loman Cliona Epps Larry Knight Anna Knight and the hostesses Mrs B F Wheeler and Mrs Knight.
Mrs L A Hunt entertained a small party honoring her daughter Mrs F A Pope of Albuquerque New Mexico and Mrs Kermit Johnson of Knoxville Tennessee on Thursday June 19. Guests attended listed include Mrs Jones Singley Harold Watkins John D Glenn Orval Couch Donald Curry and the honorees Mrs F A Pope Mrs Kermit Johnson Mrs Raymond Hunt and the hostess Mrs L A Hunt.
The Dodson Civic Club gathered at Mrs. F L White home for the June meeting with Mrs. Jack Stewart and Mrs. Durard as hostesses. After the Club Creed the Roll called the name of a famous woman. Several new members were proposed. Mrs. W C Robinson spoke on the booklet Texas Braggs by John Randolph. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Boyd, Dewey Malone, EB, J. Smith, J C Howell, H G Estes, HA Painter, Duard Scott, Jack Stewart, F L White, and Miss Rachel Deahl. Hostess prize went to Mrs. Estes.
Helen Holder made her first radio appearance on Childress Radio Station Monday afternoon. She accompanied Lynn Moore to visit Moore's cousin Mrs. Lida Biard before being invited to sing on an upcoming program. Holder, a 1947 Wilmington High School graduate, plans to study voice at Texas State College for Women in Denton this fall.
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