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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
3
A Saturday June 7 reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ball of 1400 Arlington Street on their golden anniversary. Daughters hosted at Burn Handley Community Center with guests from Goodnight Fremont and Dallas. Ball grandchildren registered guests and served at a gold themed table.
Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Bawcom announce the birth of a son, William Brad Ball, June 18 at Hall County Hospital Memphis. He weighed nine pounds fourteen and a half ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J W Tarver and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bawcom. Great grandparents listed. The Ball family includes four daughters and two deceased children. The couple married June 6, 1925 near Hollis and moved to Wellington the next day. Ball worked in masonry for 48 years and remains semi retired.
Marlene Idle of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes that the oil required to produce 10 gallons of gasoline could make at least twelve dresses, illustrating oil use efficiency.
A bridal shower for Miss Karen Martin of Lubbock fiancee of Mike Davis was hosted at Mrs. Velman Warrick’s home on Saturday morning June 21. Guests greeted the honoree and viewed gifts before a pale yellow bridal candle centerpiece. The event featured yellow roses, white cutwork linen, and silver tea service with background music from 10:00 to 11:30. The couple plans to marry in Lubbock on July 12.
The Crosby family reunion gathered at Ft. Cobb Oklahoma last weekend with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Crosby of Houston Virgil Crosby of Pasadena Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crosby of Albuquerque N M Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dietrick and Lynn Ann of Carnegie Mr. and Mrs. George Crosby and Carolyn of Lubbock and others. Traveling home were Mr. and Mrs. H E Crosby.
T E Lennons three sisters and brother united in Dodson for a long awaited reunion. The group included Eddie Frantz of Phoenix Arizona Roy Cheek of Turner Oregon Thelma George of Fresno California Arch Lennon of Denver Colorado all born and raised near Mangum Oklahoma. Retired now the gathering drew relatives and spouses including Lonnie Roberson and Joe Lennon families.
The Esther Circle of First United Methodist Women met June 20 with Mrs. Bob McAlister as hostess. Mrs. Billy R. Long led the program It’s Your Life So Make Your Choice. Attendees included Mrs. Karnes Mrs. Alexander Mrs. Vaughan Mrs. Somerville Mrs. Hurst Mrs. Masten Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Owens Mrs. Long and Mrs. McAlister.
Mrs Jane Berry housing and home furnishings specialist with Texas Agricultural Extension Service says fluorescent lighting can reduce operating costs by as much as 45 percent versus incandescent lighting and notes this is from Texas A&M University System research.
Mr and Mrs John Bishop of Quail marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a June 20 dinner at the Amarillo Club. Hosts were their three children and guests traveled from Alaska California New York and beyond. The couple wed June 20 1925 at Childress First Baptist parsonage.
Mrs. Juliette Riddle of San Diego and her family visited Ellison Park for a family gathering. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bonzer and relatives from Wellington and Matador. They traveled on to Dallas and Carlsbad Caverns before returning to California.
Mr and Mrs Bishop of Quail are longtime community volunteers. They teach in Quail Schools, belong to United Methodist and Eastern Star, and he is a Masonic Lodge member while she led the Quail Friendship Club. They helped raise two grandchildren, Ike and Mary Jo Waits, in addition to their three children.
Sally Springer, foods and nutrition specialist, notes strawberries are in season and a good daily Vitamin C source. Whole berries dipped in confectioners sugar, sliced for ice cream or cereal toppings, or eaten with milk make nutritious snacks or mini meals.
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