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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1933

Page

2

County Council P T A Sponsors Two County Events

The County Council P T A will sponsor two activities at the county League meet in Collingsworth on March 31 and April 1. A poster contest will be judged in the high school Dean of Girls room with first and second prizes books for libraries. The Mother Singers contest will also award books to winning schools. Officers for the next year will be elected in a session following the singing event.

The County Council Parent- Teacher Association W. W. McClaskey Collingsworth E.W. Cocke Lee Fortenberry R. L. Gillentine McClaskey

Doubling Dozen Club Debuts In Contract Bridge

The Doubling Dozen Club held its first contract bridge session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Horn on Friday evening. Members enjoyed their initial game with high scores earning Mrs. W. R. Orr and A. L. Cochran prizes. A buffet dinner followed for the hosts and several couples.

Contract Bridge Roy Horn John Wallace Dick Wiley A. L. Cochran W. R. Orr J. L. Winn

Violets Dress Up Bridge Club Party For Spring

Mrs J B Stevenson hosted a Thursday Bridge Club gathering on March 23 honoring members. Mrs N R Cocke won high score with Pink Sullivan second as violets decorated bridge accessories and table favors.

J. B. Stevenson N. R. Cocke Pink Sullivan Maderna Hach Serest Cewers Mesdamees S. Bunter Roy Horn W. R. Orr Rhest Sere Pink Sullivan E. “Moga A. Avon Cochran BE. W. Ers We Miller A. L. Nowlin K. Parsons Raed Be Stevenson

1924 Study Club Meets With Mrs Winn Thursday

The 1924 Study Club was entertained by Mrs E L Winn on Thursday afternoon with a discussion on General Federation and club ethics. A parliamentary drill was conducted and Mrs Chester Fires elected delegate to TWFC with Mrs Winn as alternate.

E. L. Winn C. L. Geesey G. L. Farrar Chester Fires T. FW. C Winn Mesdames L. Cone CL. G . C. B. High W. O. Richards W. H. Lynn John Ferbis T. M. Johnston M. M. Kern

Women's Missionary Society Meets In Regular Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met in regular session March 27. Mrs. T. M. Johnston was elected delegate and Mrs. John Forbis alternate to the annual missionary conference at Vernon April 4 to 7. A social will be next Monday at 2:30 p.m., and all members are urged to attend.

Vic Cocke First Methodist Church Methodist Church T. M. Johnson Lee C. O'Neil W. A. Porter L. E. Gribble S. G. Henry Zula V. Porter Wilma Ruth Forbis Dorothy Margaret Forbisy Lorene Damron Dorothy Margaret Cocke Be. Corker A. I. Nowlin John C. Harper J. E. Mattox John Forbis Earl Goforth L. J. Campbell S. G. Weary M. L. Hogan Aubrey Dobbs H. A. Holcomb A. V. Cocke Ruth Alexander Irene S. Kennedy L. C. Hill M. M. Kern L. Z. Cone Sammie D. Davis L. C. Jones Grace Crawford E. W. Cocke Seth Horn Lehmberg Misses Efffie Lee Richards Serene Damron Alvin Fuqua Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Joe Hardy T. M. Johnston Vernon Mesdames M. M. Kern L. 2. Cone Pink Sullivan Paul Hardy Jack Harper Tolleson Phillips Gordon W. ©. Richards Joe Ham Cleo Templeton J. A. Leach C. D. Damron Rogers

Shinnery P T A Features Play Thursday Evening

The Shinnery P T A presented an evening program at the church house last Thursday. The three act play An Old Fashioned Mother was staged by local youth with a cast led by Lowell Kee see Lenora Simpston Bill Simps ton Lorena Ailanan Tommie Kee see Harley Simpson Geneva Kee see Rae Aikman Elmer James and Audie Mae Aikman. School children performed between acts. The next P T A meeting is set for April 6 at 4 o clock. all are urged to attend.

Shinnery P. T. A Church House Lowell Keesee Lenora Simpston Bill Simpston Lorena Ailanan Tommie Keesee Harley Simpson Geneva Keesee Rae Aikman Elmer James Audie Mae Aikman

Wilks and Fisher Honor Mrs Somerville Afternoon

Efton Wilks and Rolly Fisher entertained Friday from four to five honoring Mrs M C Somerville. Jig saw puzzles entertained the group and Mrs Somerville was showered with gifts. A refreshment plate followed for several attendees including Mrs Wallace Dashier Watson Asher Bevers Pryor and Somerville.

Mesdames Efton Wilks Rolly Fisher M. C. Somerville J. N. Wallace Douglas Dashier A. E. Watson L. A. Asher John Bevers W. O. Pryor Efton Wilks

Surprise Birthday Party Honors John D. Glenn in Childress

Monday evening Mrs. C. J. Glenn hosted a surprise party for John D. Glenn of Childress at his home to mark his twenty fifth birthday. Wellington Bridge friends provided entertainment and high score prizes went to Mrs. Loren Thompson and Jimmie Gillentine.

C. J. Glenn John D. Glenn Childress Wellington Bridge Loren Thompson Jimmie Gillentine Mildred HW Nora Cocke Clara Castleberry Sandy K. Parsons, Jr Ansel McDowell John Sledge John J. Glenn John Forbis Edward Lee Pritchard Clyde Drake

Mrs. R. H. Cocke Hosts Wednesday Club Meeting

Mrs. R. H. Cocke welcomed members and guests to the Wednesday Club at her South Wellington home on March 22 for bridge. N. R. Cocke won high score pillows, R. C. Dryden took second high towels. A luncheon was served to A. L. Nowlin, R. W. Miller, N. R. Cocke, W. R. Orr, Pink Sullivan, L. C. Till, R. E B. Morrow, R. C. Drylen, S. K. Parsons, G. Henry, T. E. Benge and S. P. Buster.

R. T. Cocke Wellington N. R. Cocke IR. C. Dryden A. L. Nowlin R. W. Miller W. R. Orr Pink Sullivan L. C. Till R. E B. Morrow R. C. Drylen S. K. Parsons G. Henry T. E. Benge S. P. Buster

Rabbit Twister Drive Launched by American Legion Leader

Legion commander Titley Dunson announced a Rabbit Twister’s Drive to recruit new members this month. A recent drive added 31 members, with goals to match the 21 new recruits from the prior effort. Officials earning new members will receive a maker card for the Rabbit Twister Organization.

Titley Dunson American Legion Legion Dunson G. Ienry Salt Park Buck Creek Mn Dungon Mr. Dunson Gast Texas Meamaker the Rabbit Twister

Student’s Verse Misreads Words In Odd Refrain

A sophomore’s verse playfully misuses lines by repeating My analyze over the ocean and sea. He concludes with Oh bring back my anatomy, revealing a humorous misreading of the prompt.

Epworth League Presents Unusual Sunday Program

Union meeting on March 26 gathered nearly 200 from Bethel Dozier Marella Plainview Wellington Kelley and Salt Park with visitors from Nicholson Lillie and Plymouth. Speakers included Mr Cummings Salt Fork and Lorena Dainron. Merritt Carter spoke on union purpose amid lively songs and refreshments followed by a long list of attendees.

Union Salt Fork League Mr Cummings Salt Fork Lorena Dainron Merritt Carter Roll Caf Bethel Dozier Marella Plainview Wellington Kelley Salt Park Nicholson Lillie Plymouth Merrit Purfey Sheved Thorpsonm Mary Huth W Vieulah Mae Teten White Allene Virewster Austin White J. W. Whit FA. White M. Johnston Chester Fir Yompleton Leta Fern Wells Glenn Lenta Mas Thernp- Voivesey Og Maro Margaret Ann Pires Dave Tee Richards Tikierom Lillie Brewster Perry Almatee Hyvaee Claudia Musou Saimps Deown Peaston Fright Edith Miusude Maurine Alyne Jiaves Corrie June Wide Willie Marie Mellen HM. Tiewall M “Tech al Joel Alexander Netway Dowdy G. Taylor Malell Farmer Mars Hobart Nina Mel CU. Payne Dew. Hiren Sayrom Tayter Carl Tr Tanner Rex Willoughby Gleaves Gladys Gleaves Ma Stmpson Gill Simpson Roy Imman Viola Hyman Mahotak W Son Easel FL Srooka Victoria Khan Juanita Holly Nora Gallihuich Nora Mae Bolten Cy Ce

Tiny Tots Enjoy Story Time Felling Event

Children attend a story hour at the community center with a playful forest theme. Local volunteers read aloud and lead activities, engaging preschoolers and their families in imaginative tales and crafts.

Tiny-Tots Story Telling Contest Starts County Meet

West Ward School held a junior elimination Friday for the Tiny-Tots Story Telling Contest with ten entrants, one boy and one girl advancing from each group. Laycin won first place and Marianna La Baar second in the lively event judged by officials, with other participants from the county eager for next rounds.

West Ward Becaud PBS She Wats Laycin Marianna la Baar

Mrs Dryden Hosts Culture Club Meeting at Home

Mrs Dryden welcomed Culture Club members for a Tuesday afternoon meeting on What Book Week Means to America. The park committee and Kiwanis reported progress on City Park improvements including hydrants, landscaping, and planned swings for children.

Dorydern Culture Club America Ki Rare Club C. Bishop Tl. B. Gilmore Harry Gil Her L. A. Manzer Ansettin O'Neil Marjorie Drake S. P. Buster

Be Jolly Club Hosts Texas Stars Clever Score Cards

The Be Jolly Club met with Mrs. Bob Glenn Tuesday at 2:30 for four table games. Mrs. S. G. Henry won high score among guests, Mrs. Jack Dead led among members, and Mrs. A. L. Cochran earned consolation. A salad course followed.

Texas Stars Be Jolly Be Jolly Club Bob Glenn Texas S. G. Henry Jack Mra A. L.cochran Law A. L. Cochran R. W. Miller L. ©. Hill Arthur Bailey Pink Sullivan Ross Wilkerson S. K. Parson BE. W. Alley Earl Hunter N. R. Cocke G. Henry BE. W. Jones Ray Goodson Dick Wiley L. 2 Cone Jack Deahl

High School Boys Attend Eta Bita Pi Outing at Rivercrest

Members of the Eta Bita Pi fraternity, a junior class social group, hosted a house party at Rivercrest Country Club Friday and Saturday. Attendees included John Hien Castleberry, Wstes Jones, A. W. Arnold, Elmer Goforth, John Tobert Henald, and Ples Masten, with a sponsor.

Eta Bita Pi Fraternity Rivercrest Country Club John Hien Castleberry Wstes Jones A. W. Arnold Elmer Goforth John Tobert Henald Ples Masten

Busy Week at Baptist Training School and Church Activities

The Baptist Church reports strong turnout and active programs last week. Activities included the Baptist Training School with four evenings of classes, music, talks, and chalk presentations led by Miss Lurenus and Rev. Bob Mathis, with an average attendance around one hundred. A pantry shower for the new pastor Rev Clyde Hawkins accompanied a remodeling effort funded by the WMA, and a reception is planned for March 31. The Sunday School convention for District 14 will be in Amarillo April 4–6 with leaders to present reports.

Baptist Church Baptist Training School Lurenus Shamrock Mane Lawrence Bob Mathis Alenreed Josie Lutte Strock Robert Diparerice Thurt Fula Cleme Ty Gu Christ Clyde Tanking The Clyde Hawkins Ant Sunmdlay School and Baptist Training Service Amarillo Robert Oldham Mandell

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