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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

2

Engagement announced for Canyon girl to Bill Frost

Miss Dorothy Jane Crain of Canyon, a frequent Wellington visitor, will wed Bill Frost of Happy on June 1. The engagement was celebrated at a tea hosted by the bride elect’s parents Mr and Mrs Newton Crain in Wellington. Families of both sides attended and the couple will be married in the Crain home with a reception line and distinctive rose and frost motifs.

Dorothy Jane Crain Canyon Wellington Bill Frost Happy Newton Crain John E. Frost Miss Crain Andy Bell Fuddie Slay Bill Dorothy June Tre

Quail Young Homemakers Honor FHA Students With Tea

The Quail chapter hosted a tea on Friday May 3 in the home economics cottage to recognize sister members of Quail Future Homemakers. Virginia Ann Kennedy received a State Future Homemaking Degree and was presented a cookbook as official recognition. Attendees included numerous members and guests with chairs Mrs Delhert White and Mrs N E Childers serving, and Mrs Donald Langley registering guests.

Quail The Young Homemakers Quail School Quail Future Homemakers Virginia Annn Kennedy Delhert White N. E. Childers Donald Langley Clarence Blevins Frank Kennedy Gabe Wright Dick Campbell Herman Moseley A. M. Saunders Virginia Ann Kennedy Anita Moody Barbara Tyler Janie Patton Anne Baggett Jackie DePauw Margie White Agatha Wright Clariece Wheeler Barbara Atkinson Mary Conner Janice Pitts Linda Peters Mary Lindsey Rosie Baker Sue Saunders Lonetta Neeley Nancy Emmert Patricia Kimbra Dianne Moseley Frankie Cummings Neva Baker Margie Kennedy Margie DePauw Idndy Campbell Mines Webert White Otis Emmert Richard Gilbreth Monty Mitchell

Quail Club Presents Music Program

The Quail Friendship Club hosted a May 2 program on American music at the home economics center. Mrs. Herbert Tield opened the event, with Mrs. Jack Morgan and Dean Johnson giving historical background on patriotic songs. Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance and Civil War songs were performed by an organized group led by Mary Lindsey with Jenny Ann Kennedy as accompanist. A brief business session followed presided over by Mrs. John Bishop, and refreshments served by Mrs. Field and Mrs. Frank Lindsey to a long list of club members.

Quail Friendship Club Home Economics Enttare Herbert Tield Jack Morgan Dean Johnson Americea Johnson Tom Wilson Mary Lindsey Jenny Ann Kennedy John Bishop Field Frank Lindsey Roy Peporam Ira Morgan Will Clay Boge White Pat O’hair Ray Godbey Robert Johnson Monty Mitchell Wilson Bishop Yean Johnson

Christian Women Circle Met at First Christian Church

The Christian Women's Circle of the First Christian Church met in Fellowship Hall on Monday night May 6 with Mrs. Joe Bartlett hosting. Mrs. Zook Thomas opened with prayer and led the business session. A work day is set for Friday May 10 at 2 p.m. The circle will continue gospel study with harmonization of Mark Luke and John while the last chapters of Matthew were discussed. Refreshments were served to several members.

Christian Women’s Circle The First Christian Church Fellowship Hall Joe Bartlett Zook Thomas Bartlett Lydia McPherson Zack Thomas Emil Keraten Mark Luke John Jack Sanford Matthew J. M. Strong Raymond Neeley Emil Kersten Gilbert Forrest Jess Wilson

Birth of Reginald Keith Scott in Missoula Montana

Mr and Mrs Reggie Scott of Missoula Montana welcomed a son Reginald Keith born May 1 weighing six pounds fifteen ounces Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ocie Scott.

Reggie Scott Missoula, Mont Reginald Keith Ocie Scott

Flower IQ Is Club Study at Wellington Garden Club

Wellington Garden Club members met Wednesday morning May 1 at Mrs. J. C. Whisenant home for Flower IQ Is Club Study Flower IQ Is Club Study Test Your IQ in Flowers. Mrs. Earl Epps and Mrs. Billy Langford led the program and hosted with Mrs. Whisenant. Mrs. Luther Gribble led the business session and members toured the iris garden.

Earl Epps Billy Langford Wellington Garden Club J. C. Whisenant Vada Vaughan Cay Vaughan Nell Cook J. M. Stowell Woody Wood Henry Davidson Bob Stevenson W. R. Trantley Robert Bartenbruch Walter Franks Barl Epps L. E. Gribble W. R. Orr Creed Hill Whisenant

WMU Royal Service Program at First Baptist church

The Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church met for Royal Service program with the theme Laborers Together with God Through the Years. Members Noble Murry J G Finley Rolan Bryan Norman Wilson J C Whisenant Henry Davidson and M L Lynn participated. Mary Nell Giles Circle held a similar program at Mrs W C Harwell's home with calendar of prayer led by Mrs KE Clement Jed.

Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Goa Mmes. Noble Murry J. G. Finley Rolan Bryan Norman Wilson J. C. Whisenant Henry Davidson M. L. Lynn Charles Cason, Jr Mary Nell Giles W. C. Harwell Charles Cason Sr KE. C. Clement Jed Larry Hays Donnie Huston W. F. Roberts Naymomi Patton Harold Keller Doris White Linda Karnes

B P W Pays Tribute to Mothers Dinner Program

Members of the Wellington B P W club honored mothers and guests at a April 23 dinner in the community building. The program “The Singing Mother” by Ruth Hightower and Davis Edens featured hymns, with Rose Shadid as chair and the B P W Chorus performing. Roses, pastel table arrangements, and candle decor complemented attendees and the program.

Wellington , Business and Professional Women’s Club Ruth Hightower Davis Edens B&pw Chorus Mines Gorman Owens R. L. Templeton Mack Saied Sr G. N. Seruges Non C. Vrock J. J. Landreth Vinson Frank Falk Zook Thomas Frank Kennedy Quail Mmies Bill Langford Willie Fstes Luther Gribble Burn Handrey Ernest Harwell Isbell Mmes H.L. Jenkins Don Jones Jimmie Kelso Drury Jacy Lydia McPherson A. A. McQueary Raymond Flattan Dudley Phipps Francis Roberts Rufus Sweat Pred Watking Lowell Wells

Rogers Wheeler Vows Planned for June Fifteenth

A mid June wedding is planned by Miss Sandra Rogers of Wellington and Buford Wheeler of Dallas. Parents announce the engagement. Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers and Mr and Mrs Ted Wheeler of Lillie. The date is June 15. Miss Rogers is a Wellington High School graduate and secretary to Judge R N Templeton county attorney. Wheeler is a Quall High School and Lubbock Christian College graduate employed in Dallas.

Sandra Rogers Buford Wheeler Dallas Henry Rogers Ted Wheeler Lillie Miss Rogers Wellington High School Iss Rn. L. Templeton Quall High School Lubbock Christian College Wheeler Dalas

Mrs Jesse Peters Spring Recital Showcases Piano Voice Talent

Mrs Jesse Peters presented her piano and voice students in a spring recital at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building. The program featured a girls chorus performing Deep in the Heart of Texas and Now the Day Is Over, solos by Patricia Bouchelle Susanna Peters Nancy Thomas Debra Peters Judye Millsap Rhonda Kersten LaJuanda Peters and others, a violin solo by Marsha Cnader, and dances including Parade of the Tin Soldiers with a tap act by Nancy Thomas. The event drew a large parents and friends audience.

Jesse Peters Veterans of Foreign Wars Richter Nancy Thomas Debbie Carson Marsha Cnader

HD Council Set to Meet in County Court Room

Collingsworth County Home Demonstration Council will meet Monday May 13 at 1 30 p m in the County Court Room Clubs should have yearbook suggestions ready Mrs L L Beagles Amarillo weekend visitors in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Stoberts Mrs M C Ball Lubbock visiting in the home of Mrs R A Ball and Mrs C Mr Ball Mrs Charles Carson admitted to Memphis hospital for surgery Mr and Mrs Ralph Messer visited his brother and Mrs Bill Berryman in Lubbock over the weekend Mr and Mrs J K Porter and Mrs R L Porter Sr spent the past weekend in Lubbock with Rev and Mrs R L Porter Jr and family Mrs Dick Wiley Mrs Gladys Nesbett Dumas and Mr and Mrs Rufus Stinnett Oklahoma City left May 2 for a tour of southern states and Kentucky Derby Weekend visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Marlin were their daughter Mr and Mrs Billy Morrin and baby Lamesa

Collingsworth County L. L. Beagles of Amarillo Frank Stoberts Ralph Messer Bill Berryman Lubbock J. K. Porter R. L. Porter Sr R. L. Porter Jr Dick Wiley Gladys Nesbett Dumas Rufus Stinnett Oklahoma City Mra Jim Marlin Mrs Billy Morrin Baby Lamesa

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Lillie Area

Lillie residents Mr and Mrs Dale Hefner and family visited their aunt Mrs G D Thomas. Buford Wheeler and Tommy Haralson from Dallas stayed with their parents Mr and Mrs Ted Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Elmer Haralson. Jerry Thompson of Weatherford visited Henry Langford. John Alf Thomas and baby from Lubbock spent Sunday night with Zook Thomas family. Mrs Jim Lowe and Mrs L D McMinn called on G D Thomas Saturday night.

Dale Hefner Curtis Hefner Barbie G. D. Thomas Buford Wheeler Tommy Haralson Dallas Ted Wheeler Elmer Haralson Jerry Thompson Weatherford Okla Henry Langford John Alf Thomas

Wichita Falls Debs Debutantes Presented at Gala

Two Wichita Falls debutantes Miss Pamela Jean Frost and Miss Jane Arthur were presented at the annual 35th debutante event by the Wichita Falls Junior Forum. The ceremony featured a 2 p.m. presentation and 7 p.m. ball, with 100 debutantes, all daughters of Forum members and high school graduates.

Wichita Falls Pamela-Jean ‘Frost Howard Frost Wichita ‘Falls Frost Desking Wells Bonnie Willis Mack Willis Wellington Jane ‘Arthur Lee Arthur Andy Bell Wichita Falls Funior Forum Wichita Falls High School

Shower Saturday Honors Jennifer Singley Bride Elect

The home of Mrs. J. W. Wells hosted a bridal shower for Jennifer Singley, bride elect of John Burdette of Gouldthwaite. Guests arrived between 8 and 6 pm, were welcomed by Mrs. Wells and her daughter, and enjoyed spring floral decor, silver service, and a miniature bridal centerpiece.

Jennifer Singley J. W.W. Wells John Burdette Gouldthwaite Hosterses Harold Watkins Morris Wells Elvin Crawley Mack Salted Jr Wells Elaine Crawley Janice Wood

DKG Gamma Kappa Holds Final Wellington Meeting

The Gamma Kappa chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met May 4 at the Goodnight ranch home of Miss Inez Blankenship for the year end. Mrs. Rufus Steat presided as president with committee reports given. Miss Blankenship chaired the program featuring Our Challenging Founders and the life of Dr Annie Webb Blanton. Plans were made for eight members to attend the Alpha State Convention in San Antonio June 7 to 9. Wellington attendees included Mrs Sweat, Peters, Welch, and Miss Maudie Coffee.

Faye Pinkerton Clarendon Fred Bourland Quail San Antonio Wellington Mmes. Sweat, Peters, Welch Maudie Coffee

Ritchie-Cook Wedding Announcement Set

Mr and Mrs James Q Ritchie announce the marriage of their daughter Linda Ritchie to Jarry Cook son of Mr and Mrs W W Cook of Sumnerwood The wedding will be at the Lutie Bases Church on Saturday May 4 at 8 pm All friends are invited.

James Q Ritchie Linda Ritchie Jarry Cook W. W. Cook Sumnerwood Lutie Bases

HD Leaders to Meet on May 16

A leaders training meeting on May 16 at 2 00 p m will be held in the county home demonstration agent office in the county courthouse. Demonstrations on preparing frozen desserts will be shown. The event is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Me and Mrs Henry Stall Henry Jr and Mr and Mrs Harry White of Amarilo spent the weekend in Guymon Okla with their daughter and sister Mr and Mrs Bobby Joe King and family They also attended Pioneer Day in Guymon on Saturday Jacqueline King returned home with her grandparents for a visit.

Henry Stall Henry Jr Harry White Amari Guymon Okla Bobby Joe King Jacqueline King

Family visitors visit patient at St Joseph's Hospital

Mrs. Robert Oldham and Mr. and Mrs. Watters Fain of Canyon together with Mrs. Penny Pendergraf of Amarillo visited Sunday with their mother Mrs. T. T Fain, who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Paul Allingham of Atchigan Kan has been visiting her mother, Mrs. T. T. Fain, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Robert Oldham Watters Fain Canyon Penny Pendergraf Amarillo T. T Fain St. Joseph’s Hospital Paul Allingham Atchigan, Kan Mirs. T. T. Fain

Fin-Feather-Fur In Collingsworth

Local fishing reports from Collingsworth detail active angling with minnows and artificial lures in 2 to 6 feet of water. Lugert Lake remains productive for crappie, bass, and catfish, with Baylon and Baylor producing bass and catfish. anglers note early morning and late evening as peak periods. Dick Pendleton reports 25 bass in two weeks, mostly on black worms near banks. Weldon Cleveland and Relan Bryan also note strong catches.

Artificia Lugort Atill Lugert Childress Lake Baylor Dick Pendleton Nick Weldon Cleveland Relan Bryan Palo Cummings

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Canyon Girl Archie Copeland Douglas Rittenberry John Cornett Averei Slay Missa Jolmnye Sue Cornett Gene Whelan Bel Wiss Dorothy Janne Crain Sweak Quail Young Homemakers FHA Quail Club WMU Dale Coleman H. D. Jones University of Ilinola Unbana B&pw Patsy Falk Louise Fulcher Bessie Rainer Rose Shadid Rogers Rogers-Wheeler Debra Peters Judye Millsap Rhonda Kersten LaJuanda Peters Texas Patricia Wilson Kentucky Rei Cnader HD Council Charles Carson Memphis Lillie News Wevarly Singley the Ride Elect DKG Goodnight Dr. M. ¥. Cobb Shamrock, Texas Her F.T.D Shrong Aire Couturier Collingsworth By Danny Garcia Jack L. Rose Fesir Store
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