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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1963

Page

3

Luncheon Launches 1924 Study Club International Week

The 1924 Study Club celebrated International Week with an International Buffet Luncheon at the Greenbelt REA, led by president Mrs. B. M. Sims as toastmaster. Guests included Mrs. J B Toss, Mrs. Chester Fires, Miss Sara Jones, and many others. theme was Pleasurable Pathways to Perception with a Gourmet's Pathway.

Greenbelt REA International Affairs Department J. BR. Toss Chester Fires Sara Jones B. M. Sims En Espanol

DKG Hears of Emerging World in Childress Program

Delta Kappa Gamma Gamma chapter hosted a March 2 gathering at Guy's Cafe Childress with Miss Inez Blankenship chairing. Speakers included Bonnie Willis Marjorie Bain and Margaret McElreath using material from John Furbay on the space age nation building and free world idea.

Gamma Kappa Chapter Delta Kappia Gamma Guy's Cafe Childress Inez Blankenship Clarendon Bonnie Willis Wellington Marjorie Bain Turkey Margaret McElreath Memphis John Furbay Trans-World Airways Velma Weaver Delta Rap Difest Committee On Reba Stroehle Brunetta Morris Andy Rogers Eiher Tte Charlotte Ward Clarwenden Mmes Lola White Lillie Castleberry Collingsworth County Rufus Sweat Charley Hill Bernice Welch Vernon Peters Barney Walker Bonnie Wiltie Sama Jones Mauiie

Men of PTA Program Hosts Night Meeting

The Elementary PTA will host a March 12 meeting at 7 30 p m in the school cafe. Husbands of executive committee members will host the night. A panel of eight including parents teachers administrator and a teenager will discuss We Rush Our Children. Refreshments provided and supervision for young children. An Open House was canceled due to school closure, but the Art Exhibit in the library is open to the public with paintings for display and purchase benefiting the high school art program.

Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Achual

Baptist WMU Has Week of Prayer for Home Missions

The Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church began a Week of Prayer for Home Missions on Monday morning March 4. Meetings are held each day through Friday at 8 30 a m. Mr and Mrs Jack Gartwright and children from Lubbock spent the past weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Morris Wells.

Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Jack Gartwright Lubbock Morris Wells

Girl of the Month Darlene Rainey Named by B P W Club

Sumnerwood senior Darlene Rainey honored as Girl of the Month by the Business and Professional Women's Club. Guest speaker Harry McEwen discussed global understanding. Rainey's extensive honors include Lions Club Sweetheart, Who's Who, FHA leader, and Future Homemaker standout.

Harry McEwen McEwen Murray Darlson Darlene Rainey Samnorwood Darlene Samnorwood High School Sweethart Who's Who Crusade For Christ, Baptist Youth Organization Sumnerwood FHA Shamrock Miami Future Teachers R&pw Miss Rainey Selba Rainey Mr. McEwen Mmes Louise Templeton H. L. Jenkins Errast Hanwell Harold Elbert Murray Dodson Jimmie Kelso Ray

HD Clothing Workshops in March Set for Women

A series of no fee clothing workshops for county women runs through March under Mrs. Kathryn Bartenbruch. Advanced class meets Mondays in her office. Wellington beginners Wednesdays at 2 pm in her office. Nedson group Tuesdays at 2 pm in the Salinol Cafeteria. Fresno group Thursdays at 2 pm in members’ homes. Contact her office to participate.

Kathryn Bartenbruch Barjenbruch Wellington Nedson

Newborns in Wellington Area and Nearby Communities

Lowell Nix Me and Myre of Lubbock announce a daughter Kimberly Jo born March weighing four pounds twelve ounces. Mrs Nixon formerly Mary Ja Doen daughter of J. W. Voen of Quail. Mr and Mrs John C Wolf announce a son Thomas Edwin born February 27 at St Josephs Hospital weight eight pounds fourteen and one half ounces. Harold Eugene born February 27 at St Josephs Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harald Caldwell weight six pounds twelve ounces. Twin daughters born March 4 at St Josephs Hospital to Mr and Mrs Hale Walter Needham of Quail Paula Jean four pounds fifteen ounces and Pamela Ja six pounds six ounces.

Myre Lowell Nixon Lubbock Kimberly Jo John C. Wolf Thomas Edwin St. Josephs Hospital Harold Eugene Harald Caldwell St. Josephs’ Hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital Hale Walter Needham Quail Paula Jean Pamela Ja

Rehearsal Dinner Given Friday in Pampa

Mr and Mrs C A Winton hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday March 1 in Court House Cafes dining room honoring the wedding party of Wanda Sue Tinney and Bobby Winton. Attendees included Rev and Mrs John Dyer and numerous Tinney, Oliphant, Tinzty, Houchelle, Moore, Kinson, Duncan and Winton family members from Pampa and nearby areas.

C. A. Winton Wanda Sue Tinney Bobby Winton Court House Cafe Pampa John Dyer J. H. Tinney Robby Tinney Rhonda Kay Jerry Don Oliphant Don Tinzty Oklahoma City Terry Houchelle Donnie Moore Amatillo Jack Ate Kinson John Duncan Linda Winton Winton Wellington

Dallas Couple Weds In January Nuptials At Richland Home

Oran Doolen Starkey and Miss Bar Draper of Dallas were married January 27 in a double ring ceremony conducted by a Justice of the Peace at Richardaun. The couple, both employed by Geo Technological Corporation in Garland, plan a Houston honeymoon after the service.

Oran Doolen Starkey Connecticut Lane Nulins Bar “Draper Dallas Norbert ¢. Draper Wyatt Garden City New York Oran Starkey Richardaun Houston Geotechnical Corporation Garland

Samnorwood PTA Meeting Focuses on Patriotism

The Samnorwood Parent-Teacher Group met February 25 in the school gym foyer with president Mrs. John Stages. The sophomores performed, a discussion on respecting the flag followed, and songs plus a film “A Letter from America” were shown. About 40 attended as Mrs Nash Stiee hosted refreshments. next meeting is March 25. The association recently bought about $200 in library books.

Samnorwood Samnorwool Parent - Teacher Association John Stages Robert Dwight America Abrs Nash Stiee Luo Marent Associa

Sisters Honored on Birthdays

Mrs. KR L Thompson and Mrs. H A Bockman were honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. St J Thompson on Wednesday February 20. Thompson’s birthday fell on February 21 and Bockman’s on February 24. Attendees included Mrs. Charing Clement of Amarillo, Nat Thompson and Airs. Emmett of Groom, Clyde Emmett and H A Hockman couples, Donald Coleman and Luther Thompson. On Saturday February 29 Leroy Thompson of Oklahoma City visited RL Thompson. Vick of Clarendon visited last week with her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Fierud Holland, Vickey and Randy.

KR. L. Thompson H. A. Bockman St. J. Thompson Thompson Bockman Charing ‘Clement Amarillo Dire Nat Thompson Groom Clyde Emmett H. A. Hoc Joss Vick of Clarendon

WSCS Begins Prayer Study at First Methodist Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service began a five week Friday study on prayer using the book Dimensions of Prayer. Meetings start Thursday this week at 4830 Big and continue Fridays, inviting all women interested. Mrs Elvis Pitts of Burk Creek is undergoing surgery at a local hospital.

Women's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church Elvis Pitts Burk Creek Momypill

Mutual program of original compositions by Mrs Charlotte Word

Mrs Word of Clarendon will present a mutual program of original compositions at First Baptist Church on Thursday March 7 at 7 PM. She will be accompanied by Mrs Frank Phelan Jr of Clarendon. Collingsworth residents are invited. Mrs Word is an organist pianist and composer. The singer Wanda Johnson of Childress studied at Cincinnati Conservatory and has sung with Dallas Musicals and major stars. now living in Clarendon with her two sons.

Hadley Charlotte Trigham Word Clarendon First Baptist ‘Church Tho ‘Pam Frank, Phelan Jr Collingsworth Mack Bush Word Millard Word Donley County Phelan Wanda Johnson Childress Cincinhati Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Ohio Vole of America Texas Dallas

Wellington Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

The Wellington Home Demonstration Club met February 27 in honor of Mrs. Nannie Maxton. Mrs. Masten called the meeting to order. Scripture was read by J. L. Hays. Roll call listed members J. A. Lowe and Mrs. Ged Masten who gave the council report. Refreshments were served to several members and guests including J. A. Lowe, J. Gardnar, W. A. Morrow, Quaci l Maxton, Nell Conk, Nannie Maxton, Mrs. J. L. Hays, and Miss Leota Ammons.

Wellington

Shower Honors Jo Ann Garrison Bride Elect

Jo Ann Garrison, bride elect of Elmer Green, was feted at a Friday bridal shower hosted in the home of Birs Hodge. Guests in the receiving line included Ars Hodge, Misa Garrison, and Mrs R A Benton. The table featured pink and white centerpieces and a lace cloth, with Mina Linda Garrison registering guests between 2 and 4 pm. Hostesses were Mrs Benton, R Bo Logan, Billy Williams, Loyd Branch, Robertson, and Hodge.

Jo Ann Garrison Elmer Green Ming Jo Ann Garrison Birs Dims Hodge Ars Hodge Misa Garrison Mra R. A. Benton Mina Linda Garrison Bridgelect Guetta Mmes. Benton R. Bo Logan Billy Williams Loyd Branch Robertson and

Mrs Zook Thomas Discusses Patterns at Club Meeting

The White House Demonstration Club met at Mrs Tod Wheeler's home on February 28 with Mrs Haskell Manuel leading in Mrs A N Saunders absence. Mrs Zook Thomas presented a talk and demonstration on fitting and alterations of patterns. Refreshments served to several members and two visitors.

Tod Wheater Haskell Manuel A. NY Saunders Zook Thomas Lonnie Wealham Mra. Wheeler

School Lunchroom MENU

March 11 to 16 lunch offerings include ground beef on bun with toppings, corn on the cob, peanut butter cookies, pears, and milk options. creamed turkey with buttered rice, beans, cranberry salad, and milk. pinto beans with chili, slaw, and cornbread with brownies and milk. pork with roasted greens, potatoes, and jelly. vegetable soup with crackers, cheese toast, pickles, pie with whipped topping and milk alternatives.

Help for the Needy Bill Covers Disabled Texans

Rep Will L Smith of Beaumont introduces a House bill to fund medical care for the totally and permanently disabled not covered by the state program. He says nearly 8 000 persons now benefit from the needy disabled program.

Will L. Smith Beaumont Texas Hause of Representatives Smith

Prehistoric Texas Animals Highlight in Game and Fish

Austin reports Texas Game and Fish magazine explores ancient life in the state. Geologist Reeves de from Texas Tech discusses giant 60-foot crocodiles and 80-foot sea monitors once roaming Trans-Pecos and southern Texas, with fossils dating back 400 to 500 million years. The piece outlines Permian period reptile emergence and features stories on Game Guardians and prairie island adventures.

Austin Nowspaper A Reeves de Texas Game and Fish Game and Fish Commission Iatanes Reaves Lone Star Ataly Reeves Texas Tech Oxas Eer

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DKG Men of Pta Baptist WMU B&pw John Alf Thomas Baby Boge White Thomas Moscow Mrs. Doolen Starkey Wellington High School University of Texas School of Engineering Sul Roas State College Alpine Texas Technologierl College United States Army University of Texas Dorothy Maddox WSCS Mrs. Masten Mrs. Zook Thomas State of Georgia
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