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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

2

Ninty First Birthday Honors W B Wilson

A large group gathered Sunday at the Salt Fork community center to honor W B Wilson on his 91st birthday. The event featured old-time singing, photos, and attendance by his seven children and many grandchildren and relatives from across Oklahoma and Texas.

Ninty W. B. Wilson Sey W. B Ane Wilson Bura Mande Ellis County Salt Fork Wilson Weillington Dallas St Maybelle Reynolds Quail Trinity Methodist Church Wellington W. W. Cildham Lutie Borger Hugh Bledsoe Fort Sumner N.M E. A. Mercer Littlefield Woodrow Wilson Wade Wilson C. B. Wilson Edward Mitchell Hale Center Richard Gilbreth Lakeview Earl Miller H. C. Mitchell Memphis Maude Painter Mitchell Fort Worth Annie Painter Dreesen Denison Clyde Ming Pritchett Colo Gano Wilson Farwell

Belles Lettres Club Explores Texas Heritage Talk

The Belles Lettres Club met March 5 at Mrs. J. H. Wood’s home with Mrs. Henry Vaughan presenting on Texas heritage. She based her talk on Sam Houston’s Texas and compared Houston’s vision to modern space travel while outlining his 1832 Texas entry mission and subsequent land ventures. Attendees included Mrs. A. B. Clark, Mrs. Bryan Denley, and others.

Belles Lettres Club J. H. Wood Henry Vaughan Sam Houston Texas Sue Flanagan Vaughan Houston Old Jonesboro Crossing Clarksville Jackson New York Land Company Brazos River A. B. Clark Bryan Denley F. A. Hatch Bob Hightower B. Owen Howard Riggs

Roach Couple Welcomes Newborn Son Daw Pa Ati Pang

Mr and Mrs Larry Roach announce the birth of their son Daw Pa Ati Pang weighing seven pounds eight ounces at their home. The family said both mother and baby are healthy and doing well.

Larry Roach Daw Pa Ati Pang

Shower Honors Mrs. Dawson in Quail Stork Shower

Mrs Donald Langley hosted a Wednesday afternoon stork shower in Quail for Mrs Lynn Dawson of Amarillo formerly Peggy Clay. Gifts served as centerpieces and were opened by the honoree with attendees including Mrs Dennis Lacy, Mrs Ola Mae Smith, Mrs Jack Neeley, and others.

Donald Langley Quail Lynn Dawson Amarillo Dennis Lacy Ola Mae Smith Jack Neeley Ralph Tennison Bill Clay M. T. White Pat O'Hair Delbert White Loyd Langley Dawson Peggy Clay

Wellington FHA to Attend Area Convention in Amarillo

About 3,900 Area I Texas Future Homemakers of America members will gather March 15–16. Events include a talent festival at Tascosa High School, a concert by the Ima Dee Singers, and state officers to be elected in the study hall. Mrs John Coffee to receive honorary membership and Susan Coffee and Patricia Thomas named state degree winners.

Amarillo Area I Texas Association of Future Homemakers of America Tascosa High School Janie Thomas Roosevelt Rural High School Tascosa Thel Daniel Spearman Patricia Thomas Wellington Polly Browning John Coffee Ima Dee Singers Susan Oney Susan Coffee Sharon Singers LaMancha Area Fha Austin

New Peak for American Family Income in 1966

Texas A&M Extension reports 1966 median family income reached 7400 dollars, a 7 percent rise from 1965. Real purchasing power up about 4 percent as prices rose around 3 percent. Fewer families earn under 3000 while those at 10000-plus grow. wife employment boosts incomes in married households.

College Station Texas A&m University

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Judy Campbell at Quail

Miss Judy Campbell bride to James Roy Fulcher was feted Friday evening March 8 in the home economics building at Quail. Guests were welcomed by hostesses led to the bride and her mother Mrs. Dick Campbell before a tea table with a miniature blue and white wedding display and blue hyacinths. Miss Paula Langley registered guests and Krystal appointments decorated the scene as Judy, her family, and friends enjoyed the gifts and refreshments.

Judy Campbell James Roy Fulcher Quail Miss Campbell Dick Campbell J.C. Ford Paula Langley Can Idles Krystal Pamela Langley Janice Gosnell Jerol Morris Delbert White Roy Canada John Carson Donald Langley Loyd Langley Frank Lindsey Pat O'Hair C. D. Messer George Stephens Robert Gosnell Elmer Haralson Elmer Feemster Waymon Moody

Couple Announces June Wedding Plans for Glenda Kay Garla

Mr and Mrs Garland High tower announce the engagement of their daughter Glenda Kay to Randall Lee Caswell son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Caswell of Hollis Oklahoma. Sunday June 9 is the wedding date. Glenda Kay is a Dodson High School senior and Randall Caswell is a Southwestern State College junior Weatherford Oklahoma majoring in psychology and sociology.

Garland Hightower Glenda Kay Randall Lee Caswell Herbert Caswell Hollis Oklahoma Dodson High School Southwestern State College Weatherford

Builders Class Plans Revival Lunch Service at Church

The Builders Sunday School class of First Baptist Church met with Mrs Theo Parker for a Tuesday March 5 meeting. Mrs Jack Ball gave the devotional and Mrs Merle Carter read the secretary's report. Members quoted verses at roll call and plans were made to serve lunch to revival preachers. Much of the day was spent making upholstered cushions for the classroom.

First Baptist Church Theo Parker Jack Ball Merle Carter

Bridal Shower Honors Childress Girl Fiancee of Jackie Hunt

A bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Billy Gene Williams on Thursday evening March 7 honored Miss Alice Harris bride elect of Pfc. Jackie Hunt. Harris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris of Childress. the Hunts are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hunt. Guests met the honorees and were served by Miss Nancy Hill and Mrs. Carroll Daves. Hostesses included Mrs. Jack Tutor and others.

Childress Jackie Hunt Billy Gene Williams Alice Harris Pfc Miss Harris Wayne Harris Mr. Hunt Mrs Bill Hunt Williams Harris Mrs. Hunt Felix Hunt Nancy Hill Carroll Daves Jack Daves R. 8. Lucas

HemisFair Promises A One Of A Kind Expo In San Antonio

HemisFair68 chief executive Jim Gaines hails the San Antonio World's Fair as unlike Montreal New York Seattle Brussels San Francisco or 1904 St. Louis A truly distinct exposition designed for the people with a Fiesta filled atmosphere and generous guest access in 1968.

Jim Gaines HemisFair San Antonio Montreal New York Seattle Brussels San Francisco St. Louis Gaines

Pastors Share Fellowship Dinner With Ministerial Alliance

Members of the Ministerial Alliance and their wives gathered for a fellowship dinner at the Cherokee Inn on Thursday evening March 7. Attendees included Rev. Ellis Todd and wife of First Methodist, Rev. Elvis Pitts and wife of Quail Baptist, Rev. Leroy Gaston and wife of First Baptist, and Rev. James Jackson and wife of the Assembly of God.

Ministerial Alliance Cherokee Inn Ellis Todd First Methodist Church Elvis Pitts Quail Baptist Leroy Gaston First Baptist James Jackson The Assembly of God

University Adds Pass-Fail Courses

Beginning next September the University of Texas will allow sophomores and above to take elective courses on a pass fail basis. A maximum of five elective courses may count toward a degree, with no more than two in a single semester.

University of Texas

Dozier News notes local hospital updates and troop event

Dozier residents report family health updates including Mrs. Winnie Nix at St. Anthony's Hospital and Emma Elder recovering in a nursing home. The Sumnerwood Pack 39 Cub Scouts held a Blue and Gold Awards Program with awards to David Deger and Mike Owens. Texas A&M Extension warns water damage risks to wood floors.

Pete Bentley Amarillo Winnie Nix St. Anthony's Hospital Ivan Turner Frank Massey Emma Elder Noble Elder Abra St. Joseph's Hospital Thomas Nursing Home Magic City Henry Rudolph Tulsa Okla Pat Bradley Mabel Latham Neal Cornett Edith Newsom Prade Dave Agnew Shamrock Comanche John Schaffer Clinton Clifford Oldham Mike Owens Pack 39 Denzil Deger Den J. H. Oldham Ralph Owens

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