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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
7
Eight year anniversary of the Home Maker's Class of the Baptist Church marked by a tea at Mrs. John W. Harper's home. Mrs. J. B. Mattox led the group with guests from Mrs. A. V. Cocke's Methodist Class. Officers elected, program followed with readings piano solos and speeches.
The Order of Eastern Star Chanter 238 in Wellington Texas met in the Masonic Lodge Hall on Tuesday March 14 with members and guests present including Mrs Seth Horn Marvin Somerville Mrs E M Hix Mr and Mrs J N Wallace and several others. A piano funded by the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star was purchased and will be installed in the Lodge Hall soon.
Marjorie Drake of Memphis was named honoree at a Tuesday evening soirée hosted by Mrs H B Gilmore. Mya Gilmore entertained with a dinner followed by bridge games as guests attended in Saint Patrick colors including Miss Clay Castleharry Mrs Nora Cocke Miss Drake Clyde Drake Jimmie Gillentine Orville Hender Ron and the hosts Mr and Mrs HL Gilmore.
The Workers Council of the Hantist Church met in their regular session amid scattered remarks. The gathering, held on March 14 in Willinetor, Toradaw, included several updates from parish leaders and a keynote from a Baylor College guest. The next meeting is scheduled for Fresno Church on the second Tuesday in April.
Mrs L Z Cone hosted the Be Jolly Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon at her home with guests. Five table sets played. high scores went to Mrs E W Alley among members and Mrs N R Corks among guests, with prizes in pastel pink decor A long list of attendees included Mrs Rob Glenn Mrs Ross Wilkerson Mrs Ray Goodson Mrs Jack Deahl and others.
Missionary Society Circle No 1 of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Jor Stowells home for its regular session. Mrs Tom Moore opened with prayer and Mrs Tittle taught the sixth chapter of Mark. Mrs Clements closed with prayer and the next meeting is March 18 at 2 30 at Mrs Morgan Tucker's home. Attending were Mesdames M L Hogan Otto Buerger Morgan Tucker Tom Moore BE M Clements A L Cochran Tittle Jess Cook and host Mrs Joe Stowell plus Mr and Mrs Joe Whitt and children of Altus Oklahoma visiting over the weekend with Mrs Whitt's parents Mr and Mrs I B Riley. Mrs Whitt was formerly Miss Louis Riley.
The Culture Club met at Mrs H B Gilmore's home on a Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Austin O'Neil leading a talk on Character Building and L A Manzer discussing Teaching Truthfulness. In business, V A Porter was elected delegate and O'Neil as alternate for the Hereford district convention in April. Piano numbers by Miss Marjorie Drake Zula Porter Cowen and H B Gilmore accompanied refreshments that echoed St Patrick's Day. Attendees included S P Buster R C Dryden L F Campbell V A Porter J A Manzer C C Bishop George Spann Harry Gilbert Vernon Morris BLOF Le Miss Marjorie Drake and others.
The Home Maker's class elected new officers led by president Mrs. Hew Hignes and vice president Mrs. Wins. S. Puryear was selected second president, with Mrs. BOE Winn as third vice president. Jack Mye Feareh named secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. reporder noted as clerk. Group captains include Mrs. J. A. Manzer, Mrs. Alten Wilkites, and Mrs. Hert Starkes. Ian Martin returned to Falls after visiting her ill mother Mrs. Tarj ter.
Mrs. D G Ellis hosted Thursday’s session of the 1924 Study Club at her home. Topics included life and public liability insurance with discussions by Mrs. C E High and Mrs. Richards. The program featured a speed drill led by Mrs. W F Decker and St Patrick decor with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs B M Hodge visited Mr and Mrs Ezell west of Plymouth Sunday afternoon. Frankie Low and Eleanna Hodge spent Sunday afternoon with Mae Jean and Quentin Fritts. Jake Montgomery and family were also mentioned in the local notes.
Weekend visits and social events reported across Wellington and nearby towns. Names include Mrs G Dallas Waters, Miss Grinstead, Mrs 8 J Glazner, Mr. Waters, Melton Lowe family, Gerald Gesr, Bodie Close, I A Tanner, A Y Bell, Edith Winters, Lola Reynolds, Archie Thomas, Bob Wilder, Nova Winters, and Osre Bartlett with noted travel to Fort Worth, Childress, Duncan, and Shamrock.
Mrs. W L Williams visited friends in Childress on Friday. Lemoine Edwards of Olten visited Wellington on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. R E Morrow. Ric Monroe left Tuesday for Fort Worth to attend the Fat Stock Show. S F Chastain returned from Corpus Christi where she conducted business and visited for a month. Mr. and Mrs. H Work and family of Childress came last week to make their home in Wellington. Mr Work is a contractor.
Indian Creek notes include Friday night hosts Mr and Mrs Wells for a party and a Saturday gathering. Billie Joe Seale remains very ill. An upcoming ball game between Indian Creek and Salt Fork is set for Friday afternoon at Salt Fork. Mrs Jim Reynolds hosted a musical Thursday night and Miss Jessie Lou Pritchard stayed with Mrs Alonzo Cartwright.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, former Secretary of the Interior in the Hoover administration, takes back the presidency of Stanford University. He cites a need for public confidence and says the nation has just begun to feel the impact of a low mood, noting the war’s perceived ease in contrast.
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