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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1933

Page

4

Birthday, Church Social Mark Bowen Family Event

A long obituary like notice details June 22 birthday celebrations for J. 1. Andere gousbrates scoupamstlemtla in Wellington near Batesville Arkansas. It recalls born in New Market Alabama and marriage to May McVay, with seven children. The piece also covers a Baptist church social at Kennedy home, with games, ice cream, and cake for eighteen Intermediate G A members.

Gt Wellington Waltease Batesville Arkansas Bowen Combe Inbatha C. J Glenn Place Milesey Tune 22 New Market Alabama In Portal May McVay Ee Tring Byden Ann Moss J. R Wiew Adams H. C. Meets L. A Dickey Evenizten G. A. of the Baptist Church Kennnedy Jo Frances Fain Rachel Rainer Juanita Clark Leeta McClure Florence Tucker Merle Hays Jimmie Clement Inez Smith Juanita Tucker Fhila Price Reba Bart Smith Anna Lee Graham Claudia Wilson Maurine Hunt Zoraine Oldham W. M. Tucker Robert Oldham Pat Kennedy

Mrs Mahan and Miss Hunt Host No Trump Club Event

Mrs Wade Mahan and Miss Bes tsie Hunt jointly hosted the No Trump Club gathering Friday evening June 23 at their home. Red white and blue Fourth of July motifs framed the bridge games with Miss Marianna Scott winning high score and Miss Faye Anderson taking low.

Wade Mahan Bestsie Hunt No-Trump Club Marianna Scott Faye Anderson Low Orval Couch Elizabeth Gillentine Patti Lee Lewis Margaret Goforth Julia

Willing Workers Club Meets With Estalee Mitchell

Miss Estalee Mitchell hosted the Willing Workers Club last Thursday June 15. Lorraine Kesler received a pot plant for illness, and Mr. William Forbis was honored with gifts after losing his home in a recent fire. Several members and visitors attended the meeting. Next gathering will be with Mrs. Marvin Club.

Estalee Mitchell Willing Workers Club Ciu Lorraine Kesler Kesler William Forbis Forbis GW. Mareman Howell Morrow Marvin Club Truth Morrow Beatrice Black Jake Black A.B. Hicks Burnis Wicks Turner All Pn Qclive Hedger Estalee Payne Rnestine Mitchell Mitchell Hos

Members Of Hill Family Meet For Reunion Sunday

The A. J. Hill family gathered at the Wellington home for a reunion on Sunday June 25. All members attended except A. J. Hill. Attendees included Mrs. W. E. Brady and son Jack of Gladewater, Olga Hill of Carlsbad, Vernon Morris and son, John French and son, John Anderson, Miss Faye Anderson, Joe Hill, and hosts Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill.

A. J. Hill Wellington Hill W. E. Brady Jack Gladewater Olga Hill Carlsbad Vernon Morris John French John Anderson Faye Anderson Joe Hill

Queen of Hearts Club Meet Highlights Bridge Night

A Queen of Hearts Club gathering hosted by Miss Virginia Weber featured bridge as the main diversion. High scores went to Miss Pauline Coe and Miss Leeda Jo Thompson, with a guest list including numerous local members and visitors across Shamrock and Wichita Falls.

Queen of Hearts Club Virginia Weber Pauline Coe Leeda Jo Thompson Florence Phillips Mamye Weir Gerta A Bonner Dorothe Howell Stiary ¢ Negation

Prairie View Social Guests Visit. Shamrock and Dalhart Ties

Prairie View hosted visitors including Misses Prairie View clan and Shamrock residents over the weekend. Rex Willoughby of Lutie and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marchant hosted a Saturday evening party for five young people. Several guests stayed through Sunday with local residents, including Miss Effie Guyton and Miss Doris Winters.

Tckey Tennessee J. R W. R. Ny Sullit L. A. Dick- Bennett Hazel Grendell P. R. Dickey Daughing Tris Augusta Ifnovers Herschel Combs and Sait John Ball Eslie Moore H. Co Ajet Jim E. Scipaltan People of the Baptist Boeraa Ruth Harper Maryine Hutcherson Viola Hud- Lant Ces Clement Ina Hugh ‘Ino Reha Longino Beatrice Sams Iva Mae King Oleta Know- Pauline Elliott Doshia Eliott Vgela ‘Graham Beth Etoile Andrea Clark Nina C. Clement Larry Hays the Mac Bobbie Westbrook Shamrock Prairie View Rex Willoughby Lutie Henry Marchant Effie Guyton Wan Sarah and Lola Johnson Marie Offitt Dalhart Asaziee Montgomery Gertrude Hill Plymouth Doris ‘Winters Doris 'Winters Yzarry Jones Gertrude

Freak Vegetable Exhibit Spurs Odd Grower Display

T A Wilson of Smith County showcased in Tyler a giant plant that grows potatoes underground and tomatoes above ground. He notes no tomatoes within 70 yards of the potato plant and says the fruit resembles a green tomato in taste and appearance.

Burbank T. A. Wilson Smith County Tyler Aly. Wilson

Ritz to Show Schmeling Baer Fight at Ritz July 18 14

Motion pictures of the Max Schmeling and Max Baer heavyweight bout will be screened at the Ritz. The ringside New York fight from Yankee Stadium will show rounds and the tenth round knockout. Announcement by John Bonner, manager.

Max Schmeling Max Baer Yankee Stadium New York Ritz John Bonner

Vera Carrell Weds J W Griffin in Hollis Ceremony

Vera Carrell married J W Griffin at the courthouse in Hollis last Saturday June 24. Rev Henry West officiated. attendants were Mrs Susan Crain and Mrs Velma Berryman. The bride, daughter of S J Carrell Plymouth, starred in Wellington High School activities and home economics. The groom, son of J W Griffin Wellington, formerly ran wholesale oil in Wellington and now resides in Littlefield with plans for home.

Griffin Jr Hollis Henry West Susan Crain Velma Berryman S. J. Carrell Plymouth Wellington J. W. Griffin Griffin Littlefield Vera Carrell

Local Social News From The Loco Community

Sermons by Rev. John Henry Stout were appreciated by all. Various residents visited friends and relatives Sundays and weeknights including Maurine Edgar, Leon McCarver, Vera Scott, Garnet McCarver, Olpin Thompson, Melvin Stevens, Pauline and Archie McCarver with Nell and Louise Terry, and others.

John Henry Stout Maurine Edgar Leon McCarver Vera Scott Garnet McCarver Olpn Thompson Melvin Stevens Pauline Archie McCarver Nell Louise Terry

Card of Thanks for Br. J. Clark

We express appreciation for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father Br. J. Clark. Mrs. E. J. Clark and three children, Homer Bohannon and families, Arch Clark, Sterling Bearden, Tom and Sterling Moore, John Bearden, M. L. Clark.

Br. J. Clark E. J. Clark Homer Bohannon Big Spring Arch Clark Oklahoma City Sterling Bearden Altus Tom and Sterling Moore John Bearden Marlow M. L. Clark Wheeler

Birth of Baby Girl for Mr and Mrs McReynolds

Mr and Mrs W B McReynolds announce the birth of a baby girl born Saturday evening June 24. Both mother and baby are resting nicely.

Mahan Family Attends Dinner At Poling Home

Joe Horn hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering with guests visiting on the lawn and enjoying ice cream and cake. The Mahan family joined a Hollis reunion last Sunday June 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Mahan with twenty two attendees including Larkin Forbis and Nan Marie Harper among others.

Lee O'Neil Beth Forbis Nancy Pilivan Dora Dave Dorman Irie Bobbie and Adford Law Mahan Poliing Joe Horn Katherine Tann Diane Wells John High Kesley Green R. M. Horn Walter Poling Hollis J. A. Mahan Larkin Forbis Wilson Mahan Wilson, Jr Allen Harper Nan Marie Wade Mahan Jimmie Mahan Sheffy Childress Hollia

Dozier Women's Club Picnic At Elm Creek

Dozier Women's Club members and families enjoyed a Sunday after church picnic at Elm Creek. Attendees included Mrs S L Coleman Mrs W W Rankin Mrs A J Shields and many others with reporter Mrs Claude Caperton noting the event.

Dozier Women’s Club Elm Creek Claude Caperton

Raccoon Tracks Distinguish From Other Mammals

Raccoon tracks resemble a slender hand with widely spread fingers and toes. Distinct from woodchucks and skunks, the prints show narrow footmarks and a small, fingered appearance.

Mrs Spann Hosts Sewing Club Meeting At Home

Tuesday afternoon June 27 Mrs George Spann hosted the Jolly Twelve Sewing Club at her home. After sewing the guests were served an ice course. Attending were Mrs L A Manzer Mrs Harry Gilbert Mrs L J Campbell Mrs Austin O Neil Mrs George Spann hostess Mrs Bert Starkey will entertain the club members at their next meeting.

George Spann Jolly Twelve L. A. Manzer Harry Gilbert L. J. Campbell Austin O'Neil Bert Starkey

Man Sends Seven Cents In Cotton To Creditor

In Muskogee Oklahoma farmer Lo Py Roberts faced a loan noose over seven cents interest due the Federal Seed office. A banker calculated four and one third mills per cent on seven cents since 1481, while a cotton dealer suggested payment in kind. Roberts mailed an ounce of cotton with the seven cents to settle the debt.

Muskogeer Okla Federal Lo Py Roberts Iris Roberts

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