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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

2

Early Summer Bride Shower for Mildred Lewis

Mildred Lewis, bride of Jetty Cumatins of Hollis, honored at a Thursday evening shower held May 2. Guests included the bride’s mother-in-law and fiancé’s family, with hostesses led by Mrs. Roy Tisdale and a Wellington serving crew. The reception featured a white crocheted cloth and mint centerpiece, cake served by Jan Smith and pouring by Sandra Young, as guests registered.

Mildred Lewis Jetty Cumatins Hollis Roy Tisdale Claude Lewis Ralph Cummins Ethel Richardson Melanie Marsh Wellington Jan Smith Sandra Young F. L. White Peyton Smith J. J. Orr G. M. Lewis Frank Taylor Garland Hightower Walter Camp B T. Webb Bill Holder Amice Lewis Thurman Crownover Jess Bogle Howard Smith Louis Patterson Charles Grimes Harold Moore Cecil Cummins Sherrell Beanland

Ko Shari Names New Officers

Ko Shari held a meeting at Mrs. Billy Wilkersons home on April 29 to elect the coming year’s officers. New officers include Vickie Sherman president Debbie is vice president Linda Williams secretary Betsy Cas leberry treasurer Kay Taylor sergeant at arms Waureen O Hair and Carey Lewis historians. Jan Bowen was the outgoing president.

Ko-Shari Billy Wilkerson Vickie Sherman Debbie Is Linda Williams Betsy Casleberry Kay Taylor Waureen O’hair Carey Lewis Jan Bowen

Party Honors Miss Langford On Eighth Birthday

Connie Sue Langford daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Langford was honored by her mother on her eighth birthday at the Langford home. Guests played games and presented gifts while refreshments were served to Tim Cummings Mike Cummings Jan Gosnell Judy Gosnell Cindy Hernandez Connie Daves Carol Ann Daves Jeff Langford Maria Langford Angie Ray Verna Dean Benson Eddie Langford and the guest of honor.

Connie Sue Langford Jimmy Langford Langford Tim Cummings Mike Cummings Jan Gosnell Judy Gosnell Cindy Hernandez Connie Daves Carol Ann Daves Jeff Langford Maria Langford Angie Ray Verna Dean Benson Eddie Langford

Wilkerson Family Sees San Antonio HemisFair Port Aransas Visit

Mrs. C. O. Wilkerson returns home after visiting her mother and step father Sgt. and Mrs. Arthur Keary in San Antonio. The group toured HemisFair and fished in Port Aransas before visiting Corpus Christi and returning to San Antonio.

C. O. Wilkerson San Antonio Sgt Arthur Keary Bobby Rogers K. V. Willard HemisFair Port Aransas Corpus Christi

Hale announce birth of Scotty Edward Hale

Mr and Mrs James FE Hale announce the birth of a son Scotty Edward born May 3 at St Josephs Hospital He weighed seven pounds eight ounces and joins siblings at home in the family.

James FE. Hale Scotty Edward St. Joseph's Hospital Jimmie Ray Clubb Los Angeles Calif Carey Ray Ray Clubb

Clarendon College Chorus to Present Spring Concert

The Clarendon College mixed chorus will present its annual spring concert Friday May 10 in the college auditorium at 8 30 p.m. The 40 voice choir will feature ensembles and solos and perform as a group. The public is invited with no admission charge. Mrs Inez Lawrence directs the choir and Miss Mildred Lewis is the accompanist.

Clarendon College College Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Tec Wellington Federated Women's Clubs of Wheeler P.T.A Lion's Club

July Wedding Planned At St Josephs Hospital Notes

St Josephs Hospital notes list a July wedding for Mr and Mrs Ted Amburn. Several patients were admitted May 1 through May 4 including John T Reynolds Whrman Lowe Alfred M Bean Mrs John H Barstow L F Watts and Mrs Ethel Bailey Harold Watkins transferred to Amarillo May 5. Earlier admissions and dismissals dated April 30 to May 4 include Beatrice Jenkins Zook Thomas L M Bartlett Mrs Casey Jones Shamrock Mrs Tom Caldwell T E Lennon Willie Allison.

John T. Reynolds St. Joseph’s Whrman Lowe James E. Hale Frank Gulley Oddson Alfred M. Bean Pueblo Cato. Surgical John H. Barstow L. F. Watts Ethel Bailey Harold Watkins Amarillo Hospital Beatrice Jenkins Zook Thomas L. M. Bartlett Casey Jones Shamrock Tom Caldwell T. E. Lennon Willie Allison

Mattress pads extend mattress life and comfort in home use

Extension home furnishings specialist explains mattress pads protect against wear and stains with features like tight stitching, preshrunk fabric, and choices in filler such as dacron or latex. Pads vary in thickness from half to two inches and may include elastic corner bands or fitted covers for sides and ends.

Cleaning Glassware Problems and Remedies Sanitary Tips

Cleaning glassware troubles are common from household items to antique pieces. Texas A&M’s Joy Arrington outlines vinegar rinses for mineral deposits and dull surfaces, a muriatic acid and water soak for deep etching, ammonia rinse for vinegar stains, chlorine bleach for flower vases, and baking soda in rinse water to brighten coffee makers. Glass remains non porous and stain resistant with proper care. Honolulu sits on Oahu, Hawaii, while St Augustine, Florida, dates to 1565.

College Station Joy Arrington Extension Home Management Texas A&m University Minera Glassware Institute of America

Partnership forms to run Mangum Road Enco Station

Pete Scott and Jerry Lee announce a new partnership to operate the filling station and grocery at the Highway 83 and Mangum Road intersection. They will continue to stock and sell Enco products and manage all store operations.

Pete Scott Jerry Lee Highway 83 Mangum Road Enco

Local families host visitors and shop at IGA store line

The text notes a Complete line of groceries affiliated with IGA carrying Surefine and Surefresh products. It mentions Jimmy Campbell of Texas Tech visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Cliff Campbell. The Rev and Mrs I G Solomon of Sunray visited Sunday in the home of Mrs Henry Vaughan.

Bill Vaughan Indianapolis Ind Mrs Coy Vaughan IGA Jimmy Campbell Texas Tech Cliff Campbell I. G. Solomon of Sunray Henry Vaughan

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Miss Langford Jack Bawcom Wickett Ed Bawcom Butch Boys Ranch Gene Bawcom CJC Chorus Ted Amburn St. Joseph’s Hospital Donald Curry Bandera Hemis- Fair Fletcher Curry Artesia Guy Owens Galveston Houston First Baptist Church Miss Amburn Amarillo High School Amarillo Junior College Wellington High School West Texas State University Clarendon Junior College Corky Jane Berry U.S USDA Economic Research Service Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Island of Oahu St. Augustine Florida Pat O'Hair Shurfine Wilson Borden Shurfine Coffee Enco Products Scott & Lee B - J Land and Cattle Company Estelline, Texas Estelline Texas ZATO Midland Bermuda Chateau Jan Childress P. O Duncan Okla American Auction Company of Texas, Inc Fannin St Vernon, Texas Prairie Ed Eakin By William Clay Douglas Meador
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