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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
2
Shirley Kay Peters and Dan Morgan Henard Jr. wed at First Methodist Church on Saturday at 4:00 pm with Rev. Ellis Todd officiating. The ceremony featured Alencon lace gown, orchid bouquet, and a reception in the church parlor. couple to reside in Wellington after a Colorado honeymoon.
The Wellington Home Demonstration Club held its 44th birthday picnic supper at Ellison Park on Tuesday June 21. Charter member Mrs J G Gardner was honored for long service and her June birthday and won a trip to the A M Short Course in 1930. Also honored were charter members Mrs J A Lowe of the Fresno club and Mrs W A Morrow of the Feb cub Toes a MRdate ad Oi Tied rat there with Fanny Attending the anniversary were Mrs S F Hughes Mrs W M Horton Mrs W A Morrow Mrs J G Gardner Mrs J A Lowe Mrs Ola Wall Mrs Cecil Masten and Cindy Roberts.
Miss Mary Jeanette Shields daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Worth Shields of Sumnerwood married Russell Henry Meier son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Meier of Car rouzett at Forrest Heights Methodist Church Lubbock. Dr. Cecil Matthews officiated in a double ring ceremony with organ music by Miss Shirley Meier and a reception at the Taylor home. The bride wore a white peau de soie gown with lace coat and elbow veil, carried a white orchid bouquet. The couple to reside at Moore Hall SMU Dallas after a wedding trip to Colorado and will continue college studies.
Mrs A L Elliott and her mother Mrs C D Damron return from a two week visit in Madison Wisconsin guests of Dri and Mrs C F Damron Duan D L Lynn Darie and Doloha Damron director of safety education at the University of Wisconsin. This was Mrs Damron’s first plane trip. They attended stage plays and ballet and enjoyed several events. Misses Marie and Rose Shadid and George Shadid visited their aunt Mrs E A Shadid in Altus Sunday.
The families of George Brewer and George Lewis will hold a joint reunion in the Community Building on Sunday, July 3. The event begins in the morning, continues all day, with lunch served at noon. Old friends and members of both families are invited, marking the first joint gathering.
The Girls 4-H Clubs of Collingsworth County held three regular meetings and a Better Bake Show training. Wellington's group led by Jung Popwell reviewed summer activities and Bake Show requirements. Attendees included Susan Peters, Sandra Young, Carol Burba, and others plus leaders Miss Popwell and Miss Riker.
Phillip Arnold Hughey and Jana Lee Marsh wed June 10 at Deer Park Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Jones officiating. The bride is a Deer Park High School graduate, the groom a Wellington High School alumnus, and San Jacinto Junior College attendee.
Larry Howard returned home from A M University for the weekend to spend time with his parents.
A bridal shower Saturday afternoon June 25 honored Miss Virginia Patterson whose wedding to Greg Ventura is planned for mid summer. The event at Mrs. Roy Tisdale’s home featured many hostesses and a centerpiece with white and blue decorations. About 60 guests attended, with gifts arranged on a table and registry details noted by guests.
The Good Neighbors Club gathered at Mrs. 0. A. Riker on Friday June 24 with co hosts Mrs. Coy Vaughan Mrs. Ray Clubb and Mrs. Bill Smith. President Mrs. Robert Karnes led the session and opening prayer was by Mrs. Leonard Karnes. A picnic in the park was planned for August as there is no July meeting.
Mrs Bessie West of San Antonio is visiting her brother Mac Willis and sisters Miss Bonnie Willis Mr and Mrs Deskins Wells and Henry for an unspecified stay with family in the city.
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