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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

5

Homemaking Girls Stage Style Show For Friends

The Future Homemaker summer project hosted a four to six o clock style show and exhibit in the Homemaking Department on Thursday June 22. Cakes were prepared and served by the girls with refreshments of cake and lemonade. Guests complimented the students for their summer baking work and cake contributions. Attendees included Olene Ford Pearl Ford Mary Amia Bledsoe Maxine Ford Virginia Bledsoe Betty Johnson Thelma Fisher Inma Jenkins Geneva Mitchell Doris Jenkins Billye Frances Smith Nellie MacKarnes Mildred Ray Velma McBlroy Dorothy Jane Lindsey Evelyn all Gladys Bounds Edith Lindsey Elva Easter Mary Jean Stall Dorothy Riggs Pollyarina ONeil Jo Beth Pollard Donnie Armstrong Marie Ward Zola Mack Lindsey Billye Jean Smith Jeanette Johnson Ruby Thomas and several faculty members.

Homemaker Louise Cox Alliene Elbert Lola Mae Lindsey Nancy Sullivan Geraldine Graham Olene Ford Pearl Ford Mary Amia Bledsoe Maxine Ford Virginia Bledsoe Betty Johnson Thelma Fisher Inma Jenkins Geneva Mitchell Doris Jenkins Billye Frances Smith Nellie MacKarnes Mildred Ray Velma Mecb Lroy Dorothy Jane Lindsey Evelyn All Gladys Bounds Edith Lindsey Elva Easter Mary Jean Stall Dorothy Riggs Pollyarina O'Neil Jo Beth Pollard Donnie Armstrong Marie Ward Zola Mack Lindsey Billye Jean Smith Jeanette Johnson Ruby Thomas

Encampment Date Set For River Crest Country Club

At a Home Demonstration Council meeting on June 21 delegates were named for a July 21 encampment at River Crest Country Club. Attendees included Mrs Jess Cook Mrs Johanna Glasgow and County Agent W K Cottingame who spoke on Agricultural Adjustment Administration and Farm Youth Programs.

River Crest Country Club South Wellington North Wellington Abra Samnoreood College Station Texas Jess Cook Johanna Glasgow Ike Rogers Agricultural Adjustment Administration Home Gardens W. K. Cottingame Collingsworth Mmes Gus Gooch Cook Glasgow Rogers W. R. Breeding J. W. McCracken Margaret, Moser Home Demonstration Cottingame

Mrs Roy Hethcox Honored At Quilting Party

Mrs Roy Hethcox a recent bride is honored at a quilting club shower held at Mrs E A Rasco home. The Swearingen Quilting Club meets for quilting then bridal shower with many attendees including Mrs Annie Morgan Mrs L B Tyler Mrs Edwin Anthony and Mrs F P Jones among others.

Mrs Roy Hethcox Swearingen Quilting Club E. AL Rasco Hetheox Emmajo ‘Anthony Mrnes Frank Boyles Tom Stewart Lyrel Davis Cora Gosnell Edith Childress D. P! Osborn Horace Clay Nell Davis W.M. Davis W. A. Anthony Adean Tyler Earline' Tyler Cressie Davis Louise ‘Davis Odell Anthony Mmes Annie Morgan L. EB. Tyler Edwin Anthony F. FP. Jones Patrick F. F. “Anthony Mauldin W.M. Hull W.T Tones Walter Bounds J. E. Ys Toni Parker Millard Heth Bill

Week End Camping Trip Entertains Younger Set

Several members of the younger set enjoyed a camping trip at the River Crest Country Club Sunday through Monday. Guests included Misses Nell Marie Watkins La Verne Clark Mary Nell Scruggs Dorothy Margaret Forbis Betty Mears and Virginia Glenn.

River Crest Country Club Nell Marie Watkins la Verne Clark Mary Nell Scruggs Dorothy Margaret, Forbis Betty Mears Virginia Glenn

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

The Black family expresses gratitude to friends for flowers meals and encouragement after a recent loss. They thank Dr Charle Jones the nurses and Mr Ellis for faithful aid and extend blessings to all who shared sympathy. Mrs. Jake Black and family acknowledge brothers and sisters.

Charlc, Jones Ellis Jake Black J. M. Black

Methodist Youth Caravan Sets Free Week of Services

A youth caravan at the Methodist Church led by Pastor J Edmund Kirby runs July 1 7 inviting the community's youth aged 12 and up to participate in study worship and social activities. The program includes morning study groups 11 a m recreational period afternoon project work visits and evening youth led worship followed by play or forum. Ed Coffey newly returned from Arkansas is noted as a visiting speaker and former Leader employee.

Methodist Church J. Edmund Kirby

Mrs. C. Owens Is Honored With Shower

Mrs. Dewey Malone hosted a bridal shower for Miss Helen Bowling, soon to be Mrs. Charlie Owens, on June 20. Organist Jeanette Bowling led the punch bowl, and Helen Holloman kept the bride’s book. Guests from Bowling and Owens families attended, with gifts displayed and multiple helpers named.

Charlie Owens Helen Bowling Dewey Malone Dodson Jeanette Bowling Helen Holloman Yeading Farmer Whipple Ruby Hodel Misses Holloman Joe McKinney Jack Davis Werries Raymond, White, Patton T. J. Bowling H. T. Owens BE. S. Wynn John Scott M. P. Scott J. C. Howell J. F. Henderson B. C. Scott O. H. Hodel Etta Owens Merlyn Carter W. C. Roberson Duard Scott Fred Boyd UH. A. Painter T. R. Whisenant Joe Wilson E. J. Smith Dorothy June Milner Ema Faye Ford Alice Wilks Hodel Holloman Joann Bowling Mmes W. M. Swift W. N. Davis L. A. Rollings Bill Tyler F. L. White, Jr O. McKinney C. F. Owens O. D. Hill B. B. Martin Eugene Brand J. R. Bright R. T. Jameson Miss Mac Jackson

Bar banks host patrons and friends barbecue at Lake Memphis

The First National Banks of Memphis, Childress and Wellington held a Sunday evening barbecue at Lake Memphis for their patrons and friends. Attendees from the area included R. B. Alexander, M. J. Hillman, Chester Fives, A. J. Fives, Andy Bell, Paul Starr, Dr. E. W. Jones, J. F. Jones of Gorman, Gene Lewis, Pink Sullivan, Bob Glenn, Dave Thomas, A. B. Mears, Joe Terry, Wilbur LeVeque and Dick Wiley.

First National Banks of Memphis Childress Wellington Lake Memphis R. B. Alexander M. J. Hillman Chester Fives A. J. Fives Andy Bell Paul Starr Dr. E. W. Jones J. F. Jones of Gorman Gene Lewis Pink Sullivan Bob Glenn Dave Thomas A. B. Mears Joe Terry Wilbur LeVeque Dick Wiley

Mrs Frank Lindsey Honored At Shower By Memphis Hostesses

Mrs Frank Lindsey was the honoree at a stork shower Wednesday afternoon June 21 at Mrs Johnson s home. Guests viewed useful gifts and refreshments were served to a list of local ladies and hosts.

Frank Lindsey Fred Johnson Lewis Stonecipher Johnson Mmnes Roy Burdine Eloy Burdine Ora Mae Milton Fred Cagle H. J. Cagle Price Johnson Myrtle McClenney Callie Clepper Lee Minyard Carl Johnson Mollie Stonecipher Mmes Allie Minyard Frank White Ike Manuel Haskell Manuel Jack Clark Lester Cochran Memphis

Mrs Russell Yates Returns From California Visit

Mrs Russell Yates came back Tuesday after a three weeks trip visiting relatives in Los Angeles and other parts of California. R D Wiley and Henry Snulli also visited Mr Wiley's mother in Denton on Monday.

Russell Yates Los Angeles California R. D. Wiley Henry Snullivan Mr. Wiley Denton

Friends shower Ellen Ingram after fire losses

Mrs. Ellen Ingram received a neighborly shower hosted at her daughter Mrs. B. W. Baird’s home last Friday to replace belongings lost in a recent house fire. Attendees included many local residents and several gifts were sent by others. Queen Elizabeth's court' physician is credited with writing the first book exclusively about dogs.

W M S Members Celebrate June Birthdays at Breakfast

The Metho dist Church W M S held a summer breakfast and session on June 26 honoring Mrs Cleo Templeton and Mrs Clifford Quaid for birthdays within the prior three months. Twenty one guests shared a two course meal as J E B Kirby Mines and others hosted.

W.M.S Methodist Church Cleo Templeton Clifford Quaid Mines J. E B. Kirby John Forbis G. L. Farrar M. M. Kern Walter Campbell R. L. Sheppard Anderson C. Anderson Annie Wall L. E. Gribble W. O. Richards Heidel Bartlett Z. EB. Kirby J. B. Stevenson A. B. Mears Miss Bernie Addison Amarillo

Bartlett Family Reunion Brings Kin Together After 25 Years

Mr and Mrs P L Bartlett hosted a large family reunion at their home on Sunday June 26 with all children present for the first time in 25 years. Attendees included Milton Bartlett and family Genevieve Gwendl y E F Bartlett Linn Bartlett J L Joe Bobby Pearl Bonnie Calvin Aaron W M Williams Oleta Melva Billy J D Aaron C F Gregory Franklin Cartner and Callie Cartner of Dallas who planned to stay two weeks.

P. L. Bartlett Messrs Mmes Milton Bartlett Genevieve Gwendolyn E. F. Bartlett Linn Bartlett J. L Joe Bobby Pearl Bonnie Calvin Aaron W. M. Williams Oleta Melva Billy J. D. Aaron

Business Men Picnic at Bailey's Farm

A group of business men gathered Friday evening June 28 at Bailey's farm for a picnic. They enjoyed games and barbecued steak. Names listed include Leon Tonstein Babe Castleberry Troy Hill Ollie Raburn Dr C B R Jones Henry Sullivan Toy Horn Tom Campbell Roy Brinson Devun Staten Kelly Pigg Frank Eikenburg R Leepitt J O W Wells J M Wells John D Glenn S R Pinkston Grady Graham Bryan Denley Douglas Bavers Sandy Parsons Jr Frank Stuckey Dee Bartenbruch James Sullivan Silas Henry Jr Carter Halcamb John Holton.

Bailey's Farm Messrs Leon Tonstein Babe Castleberry Troy Hill Ollie Raburn Dr. C. BR. Jones Henry Sullivan Toy Horn Tom Campbell Roy Brinson Devun Staten Kelly Pigg Frank Eikenburg R. Leepitt J. O W. Wells J. M. Wells John D. Glenn S. R. Pinkston Grady Graham Bryan Denley Douglas Bavers Sandy Parsons Frank Stuckey Dee Bartenbruch James Sullivan Silas Henry, Jr Carter Halcamb John Holton

Stork Shower Honors Mrs George Scot at E. A. Box Home

Mrs George Scot received a stork shower hosted by Mrs George Scot and Mrs Bill Berryman and Mrs Earl Epps. The party was hosted Thursday evening January 22 at the home of Mrs E A Box with gifts in a blue and white basket and refreshments served. Attendees included Mines Odius Scott John Bullington Noel Cudd Noel Berry James Whitfield Smithy Baird Raymond Patton Raymond White Clinton Epps Charlie Williams Jim Sanders Vernon Vaugh Ruth Bounds Floyd Simmons Lillie Epps Fred Perry Bob Patrick Alfred Cooper Edd Box Josie Cheek of St Louis honoree Mia George Scot and gifts sent by Mines J C Desa B F Ford Edd Epps Harmon Foster Louie Beall and Willie Mae Kelly.

Bill Berryman Mra!farl Epps George Scot E. A. Box Jane Scott Mmnes Odius Scott John Bullington Noel Cudd Noel Berry James Whitfield Smithy Baird Raymond Patton Raymond White Clinton Epps Charlie Williams Jim Sanders Vernon Vaugh Ruth Bounds Floyd Simmons Lillie Epps Fred Perry Bob Patrick Alfred Cooper Edd Box Josie Cheek St. Louis Mia George Scott Mines J. C. Desa B. F. Ford Edd Epps Harmon Foster Louie Beall Willie Mae Kelly

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Bette Davis Bette Council Ed. Coffey Arkansas Frie Coffey Leader C. Owens June Lang Banks Borden Palace Drug Store T. E. Benge Ellen Ingram Barton Ernest Nipper Huffhines Ocie Scott Bailey’s Farm Dres
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