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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

5

Miss Ozada Kesler Weds Grover Graham in Amarillo Ceremony

Miss Ozada Kesler married Grover Graham Sunday at 9 o clock in her parents home officiated by Rev. J. P. Neal. The bride, daughter of I P Kesler, wore a powder blue ensemble. Groom is son of G C Graham of Wellington. They plan a brief New Mexico trip and then reside in Amarillo. Attendants included Miss Johnnie Graham and Elton Kesler.

Ozada Kesler Grover Graham Amaxillo J. P. Neal Johnnie Graham Elton Kesler I’. H. Kesler Kelley Wellington McMurry College Abi- Jene West Texas Teachers’ College Canyon G. C. Graham Fresno Amarillo Phillips “66” Company New Mexico F. H. Kesler

Lillie W M S Program Highlights Brazil Topic

The Lillie Baptist Church W M S met June 20 to hear a Brazil program led by Mrs. M. J. Lowe with devotional and prayer by Mrs. A. Y. Jones. Songs, talks on Brazil past present and work, plus a business meeting and monthly reports concluded the gathering.

Lillie Baptist Church Brazil M. J. Lowe A. Y. Jones A. W. Jones 4. W. Carraker M. Horton As Heart Horton Mass M. S. Gerald Clyde Brown C. W. Carrekur A. V. Jones J. C. Copeland S. K. Brown Gilbert Hell P. W. Dobbs Cant Ernest Maxwell Lowe Leitha Lowe Grandfother Horton

Busy Bee Quilters Hostess Sees Many Members Attend

Mrs. J. J. Cook hosted the Busy Bee Quilters on Wednesday June 22. Three quilts were completed and a fourth half finished. A noon luncheon was served. Numerous members and guests listed attended, with Kelph Long planned to host the next meeting on July 6.

J. J. Cook Busy Bee Laura Baird AL G. Tyler A. R. A . Tom Caldwell Lawrence Gillespie Oscar Lawdon G. W. Jolly Earl Gibbs Ernest BE. Trout Mountain Air N. M Vella Caledwell J. A. Lowe Inez Cook Tommie Joe Cook Ruby Brewer Hughetta Lowe Floyd McNabb Jessie Ler Brewer B. Bowen Vd. Simpson Ty. King Anton Texas L. Long Ralph Long Prank Thomas EF. F. Popwell Harlen Hunt Bartree Lavern Tollison Jones M. A. Huffhines Jack Funk Denton Paul Hardy T. Poff Ojin Cook Tom Parker J. I. Thomas Hunter Peters Loyd Langford Alvin Winters Willie Poff G. H. Brewer Mary Poff Jack Harper M. Winter Ian Stayton Re W. Duke Howard Riggs Kelph Long

Miss Jewel Polk Honored With Dinner

Miss Jewel Polk was honored with a shower and chicken dinner at the Benge home on Amarillo street. Guests from the First Baptist Church Business and Professional Sunday School class attended as Polk prepared to move to Pampa. A telegram with gift locations arrived after dessert, while flowers framed the lawn reception.

Jewel Polk T. E. Benge Lee Fortenberry Benge Amarillo Street Miss Polk Pampa First Baptist Church Ernest 10 Elliott Joe Hite Ruth Barton Burn Handley Louise Willis Heber Brantley Bonnie Willis Dick Richards Bess Royal Bess Rainer Lorraine Curry Viola Hudson Foritenberry

Baytown Party Entertains Relatives Wednesday Evening

Miss Margaret Winifred Brown hosted relatives in Baytown for a Wednesday party on June 22. Guests enjoyed games and contests followed by a dessert course with honorees Juby Ruth and Norma Lee Craighead listed among Baytown residents and family.

Margaret Winifred Brown Baytown

Ruby Lee Roberts Hosts Slumber Party

Ruby Lee Roberts hosted a Wednesday night slumber party on June 7 with pink and white décor. The event featured a softball game, a treasure hunt, numerous games, and a midnight snack of crepe cake cookies and candy for guests including Nellie Karnes Vara Thelma Simpson Leta Roberts and others.

Ruby Lee Roberts Bert Jew Thelma Simpson Leta Roberts Marcella Miller Quail Velma Rose Miller Mary Anna Bledsoe Virginia Bledsoe Eddie Jo Roberts Virrel Roberts Nita Leta Myrle Ray Wells Cops Edward Ray Jerry Don C. W. Roberts, Jr Tale

South Wellington Harmone Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

Mrs. Virrel Roberts hosted the South Wellington Harmone Demonstration Club Friday June 2. The program focused on keeping pot plants watered and sunlit. Mrs. Big Smith was elected secretary and treasurer. Attendees included Mrs. Jess Cook Lawrence Gillespie Mrs. Raby Roberts and hostess Mrs. Virrel Roberts. A call meeting is set for June 30 at 3 o clock at Mrs. Bob Stephenson's home. all members urged to attend.

Roberts Big Smith Jess Cook Lawrence Gillespie Raby Roberts Virrel Roberts Bob Stephenson

Encampment At Country Club For Summer Project Students

Summer Projects class at Summerwood High School held an encampment at the Country Club on June 23 and 24 led by instructor Mrs. J. Col emons. The gathering included conferences on tufted bedspreads and outdoor activities such as hiking swimming and campfire meals. Attendees included Mildred Coleman Juanita Decker Ola Mac Tate Extelle Clay Maxine Tucker and many others with sponsor Mrs D Coleman and son John D Coleman Jr.

Summer Projects Summerwood High School Country Club J. Coleman Mildred Coleman Juanita Decker Ola Mac Tate Extelle Clay Maxine Tucker Willie Bell Guyton Johnnie Mae Morgan Josie Willoughby Pauline Rudy Louise Mary Ruth Montgomery Irma Faye Jeffers Theone Parker Vaughan Daffron Molly Ann McWhirter

Birthday Breakfast By Methodist Church Women

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held its annual quarterly birthday party Monday at 9 AM with a breakfast. Honorees were Mrs. Clifford Quaid Mrs. T C Fuller Sr and Mrs Claude Savage. A program on Building Japan was directed by Mrs Frank Anderson.

Women’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Clifford Quaid T. C. Fuller, Sr Claude Savage Frank Anderson Japan A. ¥. Cocke

Younger Set Entertained At Davidson Home

Henry Davidson of Lutte hosted a Sunday gathering at his home on June 2a in Gane for a group of young people. Attendees included Carmen Marchant, Stelle Peeples, Lafayette Boeckman, Lela Marchant, Bernice Peeples, Lela Peeples, Ace lene Young and the Davids ons.

Mrs Floyd Nipper Hosts Friendly Neighbor Quilters

Mrs Floyd Nipper hosted the Friendly Neighbor Quilters at her Midway home on Thursday June 28. Two quilts were finished and a third started, followed by a midday lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 1 at Mrs Harmer Ingram’s home.

Floyd Nipper Midway Noo Harmer Ingram Johnnie Crawford Joe Simpson Ben Alford Ernest Nipper Mes. Gele Scott Millie Brewer Ray King Loyd Langford Charley Blythe Emmit Cookland

Mary Christoph Weds Jack Nivins in Memphis Ceremony

Miss Mary Ann Christoph of Wellington and Jack Nivins of Memphis married at the Methodist parsonage in Memphis with Rev. Orion W. Carter officiating. Christoph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Christoph, has lived in Wellington and worked in Wichita Falls. Nivins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ern Nivins, will reside in Memphis. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Weatherby.

Mary Ann Christoph Wellington Jack Nivins Memphis Orion W. Carter J. F. Christoph Lfe Wichita Falls Ern Nivins T. J. Weatherby

Mrs J Sanders Recovers After Major Hollis Hospital Operation

Mrs J Sanders underwent a major operation in a Hollis hospital early last week and is recovering rapidly as could be expected.

J. &. Sanders Hollis

Beth Etoile Combs Weds Warren Odell Holley in Memphis

Miss Beth Etoile Combs became the bride of Warren Odell Holley in a Sunday ceremony at 9:80 oclock in Memphis Church of Christ. The couple, of Wellington connections, will reside in Wellington after the wedding.

Beth Etoile Combs Warren Odell Holley Memphis W. M. Davis Church of Christ F. L. White, Jr Cecil LeRoy Holley Vera Evadna Holley PL L. White, Jr A. Combs W. C. Combs Wellington Q. Holley Hollis

Koens Family Reunion Held On Fathers Day

Mr and Mrs M G Koens former residents of this county held a family reunion on Father s Day Sunday June 18 All their children gathered for the first time in nine years They include Mrs Jurle Marshall and daughter Matra Joyce of Roswell NM ML Mrs Charlie Leve and children Gano and Nurraalyn of Phoenix AZ Mrs Lawrence Savage of Pampa and Gwendolyn Koen of McLean

M. G. Kuen McLean Jurle Marshall Matra Joyce Roswell Nev ML Charlie Leve Gano and Nurraalyn Phoenix Ariz Lawrence Savage Pampa Gwendolyn Koen

Mrs Wischkaemper Hosts June 27 Party for Wiles Family

Dorothy Helen Wiles of Hot Springs Arkansas and her daughter odhnie were honored at a gathering hosted by Mrs Richard Wischkaemper in Lutice Tuesday June 27 from 2 50 PM to 8 o clock. Guests included Mrs Selby Rainey Mrs Hollis Rainey and Mrs P B Starr with cake and ice cream served to the honorees and numerous relatives and friends.

Dorothy Helen Wiles Hot Springs Ark Odhnie Wiles P. Ie. Starr Richard Wischkaemper Lutice Selby Rainey Hollis Rainey P. B. Starr Pauline Rainey Marie Rainey June Wisehksemper Mollie Ann McWhirter Lynn Mae Lowry Vertie Virginia Thompson Billie Lee Moark Patricia Starr Nora Gene Bridge Katie Airene Young Fern Morgan Betty Jean Bennett Joyce Rountree Joe Ann Rountree Johnie Selba Rainey Wischkaemper

Birthday Dinner Honors Calvin Adcock On Eighteenth

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson hosted a birthday dinner Sunday June 26 for Calvin Adcock on his eighteenth birthday. Attending were multiple local families from Quail including the Vernons the Ver nons and Shanks with ice cream served in the late afternoon after a pleasant day.

Gilbert Johnson Calvin Adcock W. W. Vernon J. W. Vernon Floyd C. B. Vernon A. L. Adcock A. R. Nelson George Shanks Honores Calvin Adcocksand

Pollyanna O'Neil Hosts Busy Bee Club Theatre Party

Pollyanna O'Neil entertained the Busy Bee Club on Tuesday June 27 at the Ritz Theatre to see He Couldn't Say No. Attendees included Mary Low Williams Gene Brookshear Nancy Sullivan Alene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pearl Ball Winnie Fred Ramage and hostess Pollyanna O'Neil at a local cream parlor afterward.

Pallyanina O'Neil Busy Bee Club Ritz Mary Low Wiliams Gene Brookshear Nancy Sullivan Alene Raburn Dorothy Jane Riggs Pearl Ball Winnie Fred Ramage Borger Pullyanna O'Neil

Missionary Society Visits In Shamrock

The Aberdeen Missionary Society visited the Shamrock club on Monday June 20 at Mrs. Lance Webb’s home Mesock led the program and Mrs. Webb delivered a talk on The Life of Christ New ideas for outreach were discussed Refreshments were served to Mrs. G. W. Jones Mrs. Shaw A B Shaw E Smith Mary Gulley M T Fletcher H D Willingham and Miss Fidia Smith

The Aberdeen Missionary Society Shamrock Lance Webb Mesock Webb Christ G. W. Jones So. Shaw A. B. Shaw E. Smith Mary Gulley M. T. Fletcher H. D. Willingham Fidia Smith

Harold Lockhart Honored At Weiner Roast Party

Harold Lockhart of Amarillo was honored by Mr and Mrs Clyde Hall with a weiner roast at their home on Thursday evening June 23 The hosts hosted a gathering that included Ellie Childress Buford Riley Velda Lockhart Morvis Brown Taverne Tackhart Ray Watson Opal Clifton and other guests roasting marshmallows and weiners by a crack fire.

Harald Lockhart Amarillo Ellie Childe Buford Riley Lak Ferns Lockhart Vernon Brown Velda Lockhart Morris Brown Opal Clifton Durwood Jally Oliver Brown Hay Wood Stanley Brown Leon Brown Medton Brown Pay Craighead Baytown C. J. Brown Juby Ruth Norma Lee Craighead Wintredl Brown Clyde Hall Harold Lockhart Weiner Ames Ellie Childress Buford Riley Morvis ‘Brown Taverne Tackhart Ray Watson

Bride Of Rev Todd Of Dallas Marries In Hollis Oklahoma

Lucille Harris of Dodson becomes the bride of Rev. R D Todd of Dallas in a simple ceremony at the home of Rev Paul B Cullen in Hollis Oklahoma. The bride wore navy blue with pink accessories and is a Dodson High School graduate class of 1927. Attending were Nola Bell Harris Carrel Jones and Beth. The couple will reside in Dallas.

Lucille Harris Dodson Todd Dallas Panl B. Cullen Hollis Oklahoma Harris Lodson High School S. A. Todd Williams High School Tfe Dallas Railway Co

Shower Honors Mrs Ben Allford On Monday

Mrs Ben Allford was named honoree at a Monday June 27 shower hosted by Mrs Anton Filiett. The reception rooms were decorated with roses and spring flowers as guests presented gifts with small cards naming the giver. Punch and cookies were served to numerous attendees including Mrs Bill McCarver and Miss Christine Bors.

Ben Allford Anton Filiett Bill McCarver Caad Duke Gauhe Wright

Steak Fry Honoring Miss Spencer and Miss Brown

Miss Cathryne Spencer of Sypim as and Miss Dorothy Brown of Amarillo were guests of Miss Olivia Templeton with a steak fry at the Country Club on Thursday evening June 23. Other attendees included Horace Small Olivia Templeton James Sullivan Henry Sullivan Marshall Wells Dysart Holcomb Dale Watking and H A Holcomb. Templeton hosted a slumber party the next night with games and a midnight lunch for the guests.

Olivia Templeton 4. C. Hi Hill Spencer Dumas Templeton Misa Tiorothy Brown Amarila Betty Mears Catherine Spencer Dorothy Brown Horace Small H. A. Holcomb Cliff Campbell Dale Watkins Miss Templeton L. C. Hit L. C. Hal, Sr Cleo Templeton Dorothy Margaret Forbis Leta Fern Wells Nell Marie Watkins Virginia Glenn Georgia Marie Jones Faye Handley Alberta Gray LaVerne Clark Vernene Franks Cathryne Spencer Sypimas Amarillo Miss Spencer Miss Brown James Sullivan Henry Sullivan Marshall Wells Dysart Holcomb Dale Watking

North Wellington HDC Meets With Mrs Jack Harper

The North Wellington Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jack Harper's home on Tuesday June 20 with a display on pot plants. ZoRene Oldham read The Old Woman and the Peddler. Attendees included Mrs E A Hox Mrs Bob Oban Mrs T T Fain Mrs W O D Aldridge Mrs T E Graham Mrs Stella Mattox Mrs Slay and hostess Mrs Harper. The next meeting will be at Mrs Stella Mattox's home on Tuesday July 4.

North Wellington Jack Harper

Local Family Notices Highlight Mother's Day Attendance and Farm Work

Local residents attended the Father and Mother day program at Salt Park last Sunday afternoon. Farmers report planting finished with cultivation beginning and crops growing well. many visited the Fort Worth and Denver bridge scene and hosted friends from Salt Fork.

Mro J. Claunch J. OW. Peareen Misees Hasgeb Pearson Effie Nell Farmer Merk Joe Chaurehaint Mes. Rayemont Genahant J. Ho Winegeart G. Pierce Noel Peeves Bo BL Morris Salt Park Stooks Culeman EL Childers Levi Noedifin C. T. Ogletree A. Clanneh Cottumwood Mary Bell Depauw Fradie Ogletron Maxine Skipper N. BE. Childers, Jr J.C. Chaunch Edward Joe Claunch J. J. Jones Salt Fork Fort Worth Denver Lewis Morris F.C. Murray Wellingtson

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Lillie W.M.S Miss Jewel Polk Davidson Bride Steday FP. H. Kesler Mary Christoph M. G. Koens Pollyanna O'Neil R. D. Todd Lelia Robertson el Paso M. M. Kern Dewey Ellis Betty Jane Carolyn Rhome Fox
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