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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

3

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Jess Young Jr

Mrs. Jess Young Jr. was honored with a bridal shower Tuesday evening June 18 at the home of Mrs. Buster Hughes. Co hosts were Mrs. Glenn Prickey and Mrs. Luther McPherson. About fifty guests attended and signed the couple's book.

Jess Young Jr Buster Hughes Young Mary Cook Hughes Glenn Prickey Luther McPherson Monroe Owens Earl Bowen Junior Mary Twide Barbara Ann Brickey

Aberdeen H D Club Party At Mayberry Home

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club members and their families gathered Friday night June 14 at Mr and Mrs Bill Mayberry home. Entertainment came from various names as punch was served to attendees including Mr and Mrs W C Ketner and many neighbors and children.

Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club Bill Mayberry Punch Bille June Bodine W. C. Ketner Berline Wesley Ammons James Donnie Elmer Smith Mire Noble Vester Lee Jolly Bill Hill Harnest Richard Lawrence Crye Maxine Gene Eagle Patsy Rita Billie Dean Mayberry Joe Baily Martes Dunham Charles Ketner Aneil Miller An Hors Masyberry

Home Improvement Topic For Arlie H D Club

The Arlie H D Demonstration Club met at Mrs. B Hammon's home on Tuesday June 18 with a home improvement program. Miss Seward Childress County Home Demonstration Agent demonstrated proper methods of scaling fruit jars and refreshments were served to a long list of local attendees. Two new members were added to the club roll: Mrs. Granville Clark and Mrs. A J Boles.

Artie Thane Promonstration Club B. Hatanent Miss Seward Childress County B. F. King Loyd King Roland Mayhugh Jake Lawrence Earl Harrison Herman Belew Kenneth Henderson H. C. Norman C. B. Balch Curtis Brewer A. J. Roles Granville Clark Seward B. Hammon A. J. Boles

Wellington Bride Weds Dallas Man in Shamrock Ceremony

Announcement of the June 15 wedding of Elizabeth Ann McGill daughter of Mr and Mrs K McGill of Wellington to Chester Youngblood of Dallas son of Mr and Mrs A Youngblood. Vows read at 8 p m in the Shamrock Baptist parsonage with Rev Edward C Derr officiating. The couple will reside in Dallas.

Elizabeth Ann McGill K. McGill Wellington Chester Youngblood Dallas A. ©. Youngblood Shamrock Edward C. Derr First Baptist Church Helen Blackshear Willie Mae Walters Navy U. S

Good Neighbor Club Holds All Day Quilting Event

The Good Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Betty Clubb’s home on June 21 for an all day quilting session. One quilt was finished for Mrs. Clubb. Afternoon refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Norma Gray of Snyder. attendees included Mmes. L. O. Tyson, W. A. Morrow, Edna Kesler, Larene Harwell, Wade Turner of Dodson, Thelma Reynolds, Dorothy Green, and the hostess Betty Clubb.

Good Neighbor Club Betty Clubb

Lonnie Roark Celebrates Fifth Birthday Picnic

Lonnie Roark was honored on his fifth birthday with a picnic at Ellison Park hosted by his mother Mrs. Robert Roark on Thursday June 20. Children enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cookies. several mothers assisted with the party.

Lonnie Roark Ellison Park Robert Roark Jean Tice Gwin Killinesworth Don Towns Cager Wilkins Mary Beth Kelso Patsy Hughes Tanya Smith Carel Ann Walter John Wayne Roark Sherry Smith Judy Smith

Teen-age dress balances mother and daughter tastes

Designers craft teen clothes to please both mothers and daughters. The plaid taffeta dress features wing sleeves with lattice edging, a full skirt, a satin bow at the neck, and a patent belt to define the waist, creating a youthful yet stylish look.

Wellington Couple Unite In June Wedding

Miss Erma Ruth Godbey and Louis Edmond Riley wed in a single ring ceremony at 11 30 p m on Tuesday June 18 in the home of Mr and Mrs Cal Sage with Minister W D Shofner officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Godbey of the Houselog community and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Riley of Plainview.

Erma Ruth Godbey L. R. Godbey Louis Edmond Riley Ed Riley Plainview Cal Sage W. D. Shofner Church of Christ Iris Wellington High School Lawton Okla Wellington Clark Anderson Luther Gribble Army Philippines Cal Sugg Grocery Mary Dobbs Altus Bob Rogers Bakersfield Calif Evryl Wallace Boyd Williams Betty Lou Godbey Nellie Lentz Hazel Bearden Neva Harrison Frank Gallagher Shep Crouch Jake Crouch Cal’ Sage Oklahoma City

Mrs Kennard Smith honored with shower in Jones home

Mrs R R Crawley and Mrs T J Jones hosted a stork shower for Mrs Kennard Smith on June 18 at the Jones residence. Guests registered with Miss Frances Smith. refreshment table overseen by Mrs Frank Campbell and Mrs Frank Anderson featured pink gladioli roses and white daisies.

R. R. Crawley T. J. Jones Kennard Smith Mmes W. F. Harbin C. M. Terry A. J. Nowlin J. B. Stevenson L. T. Alexander J. A. Gordon R. H H. Lacy J. K. Porter C. ©. Armstrong Pink Sullivan Luther Gribble Tom Campbell Earl Alexander Frank Campbell Frank Anderson B. TR. Crawley Jones Loeva Pierce Daisy Kate Phillips Frances Smith

Davis Grasso Wedding Vows at T N Richards Home

Miss Dorthia M. Davis and Nicholas G. Grasso united in marriage by Elder Sk. J. Norman at the home of Mrs. T N Richards on June 28. The bride wore white eyelet embroidery and gladioli corsage. The couple plans to reside in Boston with out of town guests including Sgt Frances Mullican and others.

Dorthia M. Davis A. G. Davis Wellington Nicholas G. Grasso de Grasso Cottage St East Hoston Mass Riage Sk. J. Norman T. N. Richards Melba Langley Grasso Wellington High School Hardin Junior College Wichita Falls Sheppard Field East Boston High School Massachusetts Institute of Technology CBI 12Th 490Th Boston

Mrs. Breeding Hosts Abra H. D. Club Meeting

Mrs. W. R. Breeding welcomed the Abra Home Demonstration Club on Wednesday June 22. The session covered preventing spoilage and poor quality in home canned foods and planned sending a clothing box for overseas relief. Attendees included Mesdames Laycocke Mayo Groves Billingsly Gooch Bradly and Miss Joy Riley with hostess present.

W. R. Breeding Abra Home Demonstration Club Joy Riley County Home Wayne Laycocke Raymond Laycocke Frank Mayo Joe Laycocke John Groves Roy Billingsly W. W

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Sam Thompson in Kelly Community

Mrs. Sam Thompson was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs. T. L. Carter in the Kelly community on Friday June 14. Co-hostess was Mrs. Fr L White Jr. Guests enjoyed pink and blue gifts, refreshments, and a reading titled Gift of Motherhood by Mrs. W C Roberson. Many friends sent gifts for the honoree.

Sam Thompson T. L. Carter Kelly Fr. L. White, Jr Carter Zelda Painter W C. Roberson Mesdames D. C. Camp F. L. White W. C. Roberson Austin White Claude Lewis Cliff Camp M. C. Cornelius Orval Vaughn Herbert McWhorter B. C. Scott W. F. Vaughn Charther Lewis Rufus Jameson H. A. Painter Fred Boyd E. J. Smith C. O. Hammon Elbert Warren D. W. White Bob Hightower W.W. Carter W. S. White Mervyn Carter R. R. Kellison W. E. Brewester Wayne Reynolds Hugh Blaylock Harry Patterson Louis Patterson Morgan Painter Fred Patterson Betty Nell. Patterson Thompson Mrs. White

Local visitors and travels noted in city notices

Miss Ina Jane James visits Dallas and plans a longer stay. A married couple from Amarillo celebrate a wedding anniversary at the Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs. Relatives and friends tour and visit in Amarillo Wellington Pittsburgh and Clovis. Hospital list includes several local patients with diverse names and origins.

Bill Hughes Amarillo Colorado Springs Bill Kitty Broadmoor Hotel

Dodson Civic Club Hosts June Meeting at Mrs Scott’s

The Dodson Civic Club gathered June 12 at Mrs. B C Scott’s home with co hosts Mrs G O McKinney and Mrs Ross Swift. President led roll call and plans were made to entertain town youth twice monthly. Junior sponsors were named and charity food for Europe discussed.

B. C. Scott Dodson Civic Club G. O. McKinney Ross Swift H. A. Painter Mike Cortes Europe Killison A. N. Davos Mmes H. G. Estes Mike Carter B. B. Martin QU. J. Smith H. H. Risinger D. E. Scott A. Painter Fred Boyd R. R. Killison Scott, McKinney Swift

Sunday School Picnic for First Baptist Class

Members of the Business Women's Sunday School class at First Baptist Church enjoyed a picnic at Childress City Park. Lunch was served to Bonnie Willis Nell Davis Odell Finley Dora Elizabeth McClaskey Bessie Rainer Larry Hays Myra Gays and Mrs Mary Katherine Bartenbruch along with their teacher Mrs J J Burt.

Business Women's First Baptist Church Childress Bonnie Willis Nell Davis Odell) Finley Dora Elizabeth McClaskey Bessie Rainer Larry Hays Myra Gays Mary Katherine Bartenbruch J. J. Burt

Mrs Woodrow Ham Family Visited Borger Relatives

Mrs Woodrow Ham and daughter Miccia Gail and son Clinton visited with relatives in Borger several days last week, sharing time with family during a short trip.

Woodrow Ham Miccia Gail Clinton Borger

Family visitors and travels noted in local greetings

Visiting with Mr and Mrs C C Taylor Sr are their son and wife Master Sergeant and Mrs CG Taylor Jr of Greensborough NC. Also visiting with her father R E Farmer of Quail. Miss Betty Jean Richards visited last week in Lubbock with Miss Peggy Ruth Ream and Miss Polly Cook. Mrs T W Dobbs returned home Tuesday after a 10 day visit in Boise City OK with her daughters Mrs F W Turner and Mrs I E Turner and families. Mrs Dobbs reports wheat is good there and combines are busy.

Ina Jane James M. L. James Dallas Wayne Jones Ina Jane H. £. Zimmerman Adelaide Keller Pittsburgh C. L. Harrison Wister E. Harrison Wellington Zimmerman Wister Harrison LL. E. Gribble Austin Dantes William Reiley Luther Gribble L. R C. C. Taylor Sr Betty Jean Richards Lubbock Peggy Ruth Ream Polly Cook T. W. Dobbs Boise City Okla F. W. Turner I. E. Turner

Porter Visitors From Girard In Wellington Visit

Rev and Mrs R L Porter Sr of Girard were in Wellington for several days visiting relatives and attending to family matters.

R. L. Porter Sr Girard Wellington

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Cocoa Brown Cagon Blanche Thebom Meszosoprang Aberdeen H. D Mayberry Arlie H. D. Club Party Plaid Edmond Riley Patti McDaniel Denison Pauline Bishop Leman Texas State College For Women McDaniel Davis-Grasso TCU Janet Kroll Houston Patty Crosby Jo Prater Memphis J. G. Gardner C. A. Smith Clovis, N. M J. W. Rogers Francine Stockton Pampa Darvin Nix Tarzan New Mexico St. Joseph’s Hospital H. A. Weese Mangum Murry Gallagher Boone Smith Vinson Jack Rogers Refugio John Cristoph Ann Smithton Claude McKinney Alvis Crawley Neva Lou Johnson W. C. Johnson Jimmy Lee Brinkley Curtis Brinkley Hedley Gene Roy Peggram W. R. Peggram Quail Evans Riley Katherine Beverie Mance New Fleischmann Elise Ahaa Cochran Abcdeg Outline Broadway Gillies
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