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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1969

Page

2

Pogues Mark 10th Anniversary with Open House at Petersburg Church

The Pogues host a house open on June 29 to celebrate ten years at Petersburg Church with Rev Pogue expressing gratitude for his pastoral tenure. He arrived July 1 1868 after serving numerous Baptist churches, including Temple Baptist and First Baptist, and is a Southwestern Tulsa graduate.

Petersburg Pogue Kobiinizar Pi Rap Het Temple Baptist Church Eee Este Friuos First Baptist Church

Mrs Owens Hosts Saturday Party For Children

Mrs Ralph Owens entertained Saturday afternoon June 14 at the home of Mrs Steve Owens. Children attended included Bob Owens Aaron Barton Stan Tate Lynette Spillman Lisa Hartman Toni Marvell Tim Maxwell Marcie Lindley Kelly Bradley Todd Bradley Barry Long and Renes.

Steve Owens Jace and Jill Bob Owens Aaron Barton Stan Tate Lynette Spillman Lisa Hartman Toni Marvell Tim Maxwell Marcie Lindley Kelly Bradley Todd Bradley Barry Long Renes

Mrs McKinney Hosts HDC Meeting in Wellington

The Wellington Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Bill McKinney as hostess on Tuesday June 17. President Ike Rogers led the business session and nominations were made for delegates and THDA chair. A follow up meeting will be hosted by Mrs. J W Tatum at Ellison Park on July Tuesday starting at 5 p.m with club members and guests in attendance.

Wellington Bill McKinney Ike Rogers A. M. Saunders TSTA Cecil Masten Saunders THDA J. W. Tatum Ellison Park Mirs W. E. Marchant W. A. Morrow M. C. Zeck J. A. Scott Masten Florence Hughs

Local Birth Announcements From Various Families

Parents announce newborns across several families. Linda Jane Lacy born June 20 at St. Josephs Hospital weighing seven pounds fourteen and a half ounces. Ronnie Wayne Sperry born June 13 at St. Josephs weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces. Ronald LaWayne Barr born June 16 at St. Josephs weighing seven pounds six ounces. Lauri Ann Harris born June 15 in Merv Harris in Laramie Wyoming. Harris is in Vietnam service. Janice Leigh Hamilton born June 15 in Abilene weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Alfred Jim adopted son born June 9 weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Ronald Hubert Parham Jr born June 21 in Cleveland Ohio weighing six pounds seven ounces. The Parham child is grandson of Mrs. Jerry DePauw Wellington and the late Mr. DePauw.

Don Lacy Linda Jane St. Joseph's Hospital Donnie Sperry Ronnie Wayne Ronald LaWayne Ronald Barr J. Joseph's Hospital Mr. Barr Fred Harris Laramie Wyoming Lauri Ann Merv Harris Paul Starr Dick Hamison Janice Leigh Abilene Jimmy Forrester Alfred Jim R. H. Parham Cleveland Ohio Ronald Hubert, Jr Ile Jerry DePauw Wellington Parham Pa- DePors

Kitchen Shower Honors Bride

A kitchen shower for Miss Commie Hughs of Earl Lynn Feemster featured by Miss June Popwell, Miss Judy Porter and Miss Mary Karen Bearden with games and a gilt tree display of kitchen accessories. Attendees included Misa Hughs, Charlotte Masten, Mickye Ann Kendrick, Debbie Lewis, Elaine Karnes, Mary Lou Holton and others.

Commie Hughs Flancee Earl Lynn Feemster June Popwell Judy Porter Mary Karen Bearden Misa Hughs Charlotte Masten Mickye Ann Kendrick Misa Debbie Lewis Misa Elaine Karnes Mary Lou Holton Alan Fires Neal Roberts Vickie Sherman Patricia Walsh Sharon Gaston Rhonda Bowling Waureen O’hair Jane Thompson Reta Ann Cummings

Weekend Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Town

The Beths hosted guests including J L Bell and family, with Rhonda Thomp son staying a week. Red children Mike David and Teresa Bell visit from Clayton MS in Lubbock and plan return around July 4. Patterson home welcomed Johnny Patterson family From Hereford and visits in Quail with Blevins. Parker relatives gathered for the Tulia Lake reunion nearby.

Everett Beth J. £. Bell Mike David Teresa Bell Gay Lynn Rhonda Thompson Rhonda G. K. Patterson Johnny Patterson Hereford Quail Clarence Blevins

St Josephs Hospital Notes Admission Dates at a Glance

Patients admitted to St Josephs Hospital in mid June include Minnie O Jones Ronald Barr Ola Russell George Barton Don Lacy Dorothy Massey Robert Young Keith Smith and W C Brinkley with several others discharged after June 16. Early discharges include Carter Holcomb Rainey Bettis Lee Powell Rainey and Ivy among others.

Minnie O. Jones Ronald Barr Ola Russell George Barton Don Lacy W. C. Brinkley St. Joseph's Hospital Dorothy Massey Robert Young Carter Holcomb John Rainey al Bettis Alma Lee Horace Powell Ace Rainey Rodney White T. H. Rainer Sam Ivy F. §. Little Nancy Williams

Gilbert and Scott Wed in Quiet Vega Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Betty Ann Gilbert and David Scott. The ceremony occurred Sunday in Vega. The couple will reside in Wellington.

Betty Ann Gilbert David Scott Misa Vega Leroy Calvert Route 1 Canyon

Hospital Wedding Sets Ceremony in Altus Room

In Jackson Memorial Hospital Altus Oklahoma Marie Harper of Altus and Leo Knight of Lawton wed June 7 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Ken Reeves Mangum. Attendants included Edith Moore Mangum and Jim Davis Blair.

Altus Marie Harper Jackson Memorial Hospital Oklahoma Wellington Leo Knight Lawton Ken Reeves Mangum Edith Moore Jim Davis Blair Moore Knight Tom Harwell Harwell Spt Clifford J. Harper Air Force Gaford England Calvin Mitchell Byron €. Hallenback West Hardy Ahus Morgan Drive-Away, Inc Doc Turner W. C. Harwell Clifford Harper Dodson Earl Harwell Childress

Visitors Honored at Luncheon in Wellington

Mrs Jimmie Kelso hosted a luncheon on Tuesday June 24 honoring three out of town visitors and other locals. Guests included Mrs Morris feed Ellendale Tenn and Mrs Donstoud Huntington Beach Cal former Wellington residents, plus Kelso granddaughter Debra Fiem ming Austin.

Jimmie Kelso Morris Feed Ellendale Tenn Donstoud Huntington Beach Call Wellington Kelsos Debra Fiemming Austin Morris Lynn Reed Nashville Tean Mark Hood Karen Hoel Travis Burke Fart Hunter Kelso

Saunders Visit Spans Multiple Texas Towns

Mr and Mrs A M Saunders traveled through Clay's Corner and Lubbock with their son Stacy visiting relatives Mr and Mrs J C Saunders and others in Big Spring and with friends Mr and Mrs OG C Broughton and Mr and Mrs Edison Taylor Stacy remained for the week. Carl Goodwin of Amarillo and Lynn Goodwin of Bartlesville visited Roy Jeffrey Sr house. Goodwins are her parents and niece respectively.

A. M. Saunders Clay’s Corner J. H. Clay Lubbock J. C. Saunders Stacy Big Spring OG. C. Broughton Edison Taylor Roy Jeffrey, Sr Carl Goodwin Amarillo Lynn Goodwin Fof Imi Boge White Weedell Gresham Sheila Weedy Friona Avie Witte Sherron Jeff George Ketton Fazkke Rickey Amd Sheri Lynn Delbert White Quail Albert Gollihugh Dub Paula Gollihugh Amatillo Lawton Okla Gollihugh C. W. Squyres Squyres

Ten Days Visiting Ends in Long Family Reunion

A large family gathering last week culminated in a reunion on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dees and several Long relatives from Oklahoma and California, with numerous grandchildren and extended cousins present at a community picnic.

Wayne Parker Johnnie Parker Tulia Parker Tulia Lake Aneicy Acre Srwders Amt Mucegries Dees Bone Af Wirim Lawson. Lang Actingom Tiese Gresene Edward Long Lamm

Trio Attends Church Homecoming Near Paris

Mrs Abrin Horton joined her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J D B King at the Rock Ford Methodist Church homecoming near Paris on Sunday June 7. Mr King led the morning program followed by dinner on the ground and an afternoon of singing and visiting. The trio also visited relatives in Paris before returning home.

Abrin Horton J. DB. King Duras Rock Ford Methodist Church Paris Mr. King

Mrs Mughs on Dean's Roll at Wayland Trifege

Mrs Mughs a senior at Wayland Trifege earned dean’s honor roll with a 4.0 this semester. The student is Marsha Elbert, age 7, of Weil.

Mrs. Mughs Dean Plainview Mike. FF. Enghs Wayland Trifege Marsha Elbert H. Elbert Weil Bughs

Mrs. Lindsey Returns From South Texas Visit

Mrs. J. L. Lindsey completed a month long trip to South Texas visiting Corpus Christi relatives including daughters Lola Stafford and Tiffin Young with families, granddaughter in Mathis, sister C D Martin, Billy Burchfield and Kenneth Stafford family, plus cousins in Woodsboro and Port Lavaca.

J. L. Lindsey South Texas Corpus Christi Lola Stafford Tiffin Young Irene J. L. Mathis C. D. Martin Billy Burchfield Kenneth Stafford Mathis Woodsboro Port Lavaca

Sunday School Attendance Report by Collingsworth Alliance

Attendance figures from Collingsworth County Sunday schools show First Baptist 272 First United Methodist 145 Fundamental Baptist 73 Church of the Nazarene 63 Faith Baptist 23 Assembly of God 42 Mt Sinai Baptist Mission 4.

Collingsworth County

Quail High Grads Enroll in Summer Courses at Clarendon JC

A group of Quail High School graduates registered for the first summer session at Clarendon Junior College. Names include Pamala Langley John Blevins Gary Barton Carey Don Neelley and Darrell Colson. The notice lists local visitors and family connections in Quail with several trips and relatives mentioned.

Quail High School Clarendon Junior College Pamala Langley John Blevins Gary Barton Carey Don Neeley Darrell Colson

4 H Beef Club Elects New Officers

An organizational meeting of the Collingsworth County 4H Beef Club was held June 19 under County Agent Don Reeves. Mike Davis was elected president, Keith Martin vice president, and Denny Carter secretary-treasurer and reporter. Reeves discussed calf sanitation feeding exercise and care and explained shows at Amarillo Fort Worth San Antonio and Houston.

Collingsworth County 4H Beef Club Don Reeves Mike Davis Keith Martin Denny Carter Reeves Amarillo Fort Worth San Antonio Houston

Groves Made West Texas State Honor Roll

Wellington freshman David L. Groves is listed on West Texas State University spring 1969 honor roll. He completed 15 semester hours with a 2.5 GPA on a 3.0 scale. Groves is among 231 students named on the spring honor roll.

Canyon David L. Groves Wellington West Texas State University Groves WTSU

Traffic death rate falls with miles driven rising

A 9 percent rise in fatalities coupled with an 8 percent gain in vehicle miles lowered the death rate to 4.5 per hundred million miles, down from 5.7 in 1967.

Social visit notes from the Bell and Golliugh households

Mr and Mrs Everett Bell hosted friends from Indiana and Oklahoma last week including Victor McCarthy and family. SFC and Mrs Johnny Golliugh returned to Georgia after a two week visit with Mrs J W Gollihugh. Friends from Dallas included Mr and Mrs Boyd Derryberry and Mr and Mrs Bob Peters and Mr and Mrs Bobby Peters.

Everett Bell Victor McCarthy Victor, Jr Rusty Harlen Indiahoma Okla SFC Johnny Gollihugh Georgia J. W. Gollihugh Boyd Derryberry Dallas Bob Peters Mrs Bobby Peters

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. R. Owens Ralph Owens Mrs. McKinney The Wellington Ares David Peters Beth Dickens Ronnie Ressel W. C (Pete) Scot Camyon Scott and Lee Grocery Teouple Laynda Jones Mate Childress Edgth Jackson Jackson Lee Vaughan Fred Smart Pampa Haskell Baggett Idalou Jerry Tidrow Jackie Nation Sarris Renee Texas Panhandle James Dunham Texas Ant Wes Goantens Famers Senetet Arts Reeer Lorne Axl Semira Demees Nes Mion Che Simmity Mies Beamer Seeves Fini Martha Ah of Wetlnewm Biba Derrotiy Trio Leon Shields Tanya Willow, Okla Sam Russell Russell Jerry DePauw Preston Gilbreth Hedney Sandy Parsons, Sr Ansel McDowell Lyndon Crelia Cathy and Belinda McLean Daisy Owen J. L. Louder Ruby Blades Hartley Mattie Childress Loynda Jones John Night Mrs. Lindsey G. T. Stephens Susan Langley Loyd Langleey Ama‘rie Lynn Dawson Ben Johnson Lynda Gayle Walls Take Harris Phoenix Ariz Six Flags Lynda Robert Breedlove Memphis Ben Farmer Farmer Lonnie Neeley McGowan Ethel Mae Sue Sharron Rose Mary Paul U.S. Army South Korea W. A. Squyres Riverside Calif Rev. Squyres 4-H Beef Club THURS Scott & Lee Mangum Road
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