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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1933

Page

2

1924 Study Club Hosts National Music Week Program

The 1924 Study Club and Domestic Science Club guests gathered at Mrs. L. E. Gribble's home for a National Music Week program. Miss Edna Joyce Gribble and others performed solos, a Brahms chorus, and a Wagner aria while Mrs. Chester Fires opened with a talk on National Music Week. The event concluded with games and contests and plans announced to sponsor a Wellington music week with local clubs.

L. E. Gribble M. M. Kern Clark Anderson Chester Fires Gribble O’hardlet Andrew Colvin Contentment Schaman Edna Joyce Gribble Dridla Wild Rose McLuval Aubrey Dobbs Val John W. Harner Tom Campbell Charles Crews Joe Hemphill A. L. Cochran Mary Lewis Lee O'Neil Richard Cocke S. K. Parsons E. N. Lewis J. B. Castleberry K. Z. Cone J. G. Ellis G. L. Parrar John Forbis C. L. Geesey John Harper Clifton High T. M. Johnston B. Anderson C. A. Lehmberg Wellington

Ballyhoo Sorority Meets With Ernestine Scott

Miss Ernestine Scott hosted the Ballyhoo Sorority last Friday at 4 30 after discussing business they played games and sang. Officers listed are Hennia Weir president Johnnye Lee Barton vice president Vernene Franks secretary Frances West treasurer Velma Smith reporter. Dainty refreshments served to Vernene Franks Victoria Walker Johnnye Lee Barton Frances West Hennia Weir Ora Ellen Hall Velma Smith and Ernestine Scott.

Ernestine Scott Ballyhoo Johnnye Lee Barton Frances West Hennia Weir Ora Ellen Hall Velma Smith

Happy Kings Orchestra Dances At Legion Hall

About fifty couples enjoy a delightful evening at the American Legion Hall dancing to Harry Happy Kings Orchestra from San Angelo. Eleven pieces filled the band as Legion members served as chaperones from 9 to 1 o clock.

American Legion Hall Harry “Happy King’s Orchestra King's Orchestra San Angelo The Legion

Bud S. Holds Buck Creek Picnic

About fifty two members of the Bud S. attended a Friday picnic at Buck Creek hosted by the Baptist Church. The gathering featured a barbecue and socializing with Ankions accompanying the event.

T.S Buck Creek Bud. S Weiner Buck' Creek Group Baptist Church Ankins

North Wellington Club Meeting With Mrs Gardner

The North Wellington Club met May 1 with Mrs J G Gardner for an all day session. Mrs J W Masten demonstrated bound button holes and the next meeting is set for June 6 with Mrs Maltie Kelso. attendees included Mesdames Starkey Aldridge Dukeminier Chastain Masten Gully Williams Kelso Gully Wood Bullington Box Fain and the host Mrs Gardner.

North Wellington Club J. G. Gardner J. W. Masten Maltie Kelso Mesdames T. B. Starkey W. D. Aldridge J. A. Dukeminier Chastain E. M. Gully P. FB. Williams Mollie Kelso Shell Gulley K. A. Wood John Bullington L. A. Box T. T. Fain Host Less

Henria Weir Hosts Ballyheo Slumber Party

Miss Henria Weir entertained the Ballyheo Sorority with a slumber party last Saturday night. Guests included Elaine Cooper Velma Smith Vernene Franks Johnnye Lee Barton Ora Ellen Hall Victoria Walker Mayme Weir Anna Jane Bailey Dora Fern Durfey. A breakfast of eggs toast oranges and coffee followed the games and preview.

Henria Weir Ballyheo Elaine Cooper Velma Smith Vernene Franks Johnnye Lee Barton Ora Ellen Hall Victoria Walker Mayme Weir Anna Jane Bailey Dora Fern Durfey

Mrs Savage Hosts Merry Maids Class Outing

Mrs Claude Savage hosted the Riverside Park Saturday morning class gathering for the Merry Maids Sunday School group. Members enjoyed outdoor games and a picnic lunch at noon with guests Lola Lee Longine Dorothy Louise Youn LaVerne Tolleson Elizabeth Curtner Owibia Curtner Mozelle Melton Alberta Gray Frances Phillips Billie Louise Fisher Barbara Morgan Lorene Gray.

Merry Maids Claude Savage Savage Riverside Park Lola Lee Longine Dorothy Louise Youn LaVerne Tolleson Elizabeth Curtner Owibia Curtner Mozelle Melton Alberta Gray Frances Phillips Billia Louise Fisher Barbara Morgan Lorene Gray

Miss Mary Lewis Hosts Music Class Country Day

Miss Mary Lewis entertained her music pupils with swimming hiking and a picnic last Saturday at the Country Club. Participants included Dela Ree Burt Louise Longino Patti Lee Lewis Edna Joyce Gribble Betty Jane Ellis Nell Marie Watkins Margaret Ann Fires Mary Nell Scruggs Mary Lewis the teacher Harold Watkins and Billie Smith.

Steak Fry Honors Gladys Pope and Harry Pope

Miss Gladys Pope and Harry Pope of Oklahoma City were guests at the 8.K. Parsons home for a steak fry. The group enjoyed an open air cooking and picnic style evening with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cocke, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Parsons Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ansel McDowell, and Lester Benge.

Gladys Pope Harry Pope Oklahoma City K. Parsons Richard Cocke Sandy. Parsons Jr Ansel McDowell Harry “Pope Lester Benge

Joint bridge club hosts tea at Buster residence

Mrs. A. L. Nowlin and Mrs. A. P. Buster co hosted a Thursday and a Wednesday Bridge Club afternoon from 2 30 to 5 at the El Paso street home. Tulip themed decor featured hand painted tallies and score pads. Prizes went to Mrs. B E Henry and to several top scorers among members and guests.

Thursday Bridge Club Wednesday Bridge Club A. L. Nowlin A. P. Buster Buster el Paso Street

Birthday Dinner Honors I M Clement

On Sunday May 7 FR M Clement received a surprise dinner for his fiftieth birthday at the Clement home hosted by Mrs Clement and daughters Frances and Mrs Tom Fowler. Twenty six guests attended and a large decorated cake served as the centerpiece.

FR. M. Clement Clement Fresno Opal Travis Guy Earl Newton B. C. Clement Plymouth Trula Eula Clement Erma Ray Helen Clyde Clement Tom Fowler Vada Jimmie Ailton Clement Ethy Sue Carl Clement Frances Clement J. M. Clement

Mrs Lee Clifton Hosts Bridge Party For Friends

Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Lee Clifton entertained with a bridge party at their home Tables were arranged for ten couples to play bridge In the games Mrs Julius Haralson was winner of high score for ladies and Bert Starkey high for men Yellow predominated in the refreshments served after five games Attending were Mrs Julius Haralson Mr and Mrs S B Owen Mr and Mrs Bert Starkey Mr and Mrs Jimmie Richards Mr and Mrs Cecil Leggitt Mr and Mrs Earl Hunter Mr and Mrs A B Clark Mr and Mrs Charles Crews Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor and the Cliftons

Lee Clifton Julius Haralson Bert Starkey S. B. Owen Jimmie Richards Cecil Leggitt Earl Hunter A. B. Clark Charles Crews Fred Taylor Lee Cliften

Nadine Goodson Hostess To T N T Club Event

Miss Lena Haynes of Vernon was named honoree at a T N T Club meeting held Thursday evening at Nadine Goodson’s home. Norene Frazier won high score in bridge, followed by a delicious ice course. Present were Wynelle Miges, Henry Garth Robertson, Mary Alyca Wallace, Bes Bell Wallace, Lena Haynes, Norene Frazier, and hostess Nadine Goodson.

Lena Haynes Vernon T. N. T. Club Nadine Goodson Norene Frazier Migses Wynelle Henry Garth Robertson Mary Alyca Wallace Bes Bell Wallace Norene Frazier

Bobbie Champion Honored At Surprise Bridge Party

Members of the Excelsior Club surprised Miss Bobbie Champion at her Wellington home with a farewell bridge party hosted by Mrs. Claude Savage. Effie Lee Richards won high in the scores as guests including Inez Leach Jiffie Lee Richards Mildred Hulsey Haitie Wells Lota Price Callie Curtner Lona Mae Simpson Lula Masten Leah Smith and others attended.

Excelsior Club Bobbie Champion Claude Savage Miss Champion Champion Wellington Effie Lee Richards Inez Leach Jiffie Lee Richards Mildred Hulsey Haitie T Wells Lota Price Callie Curtner Lona Mae Simpson Lula Masten Leah Smith Mesdames Davis Hobinson

Hostesses Pansy and Katherine Holland Entertain Friends

Misses Pansy and Katherine Holland hosted a Friday evening party at their home attended by numerous friends and relatives. Guests included Margaret Self Essie Lee Barton Gertrude McMinn Gertrude Johnson Nina Fay McMinn Lorene Johnson and other local residents. Shelly Wright of Mangum visited relatives nearby.

Pansy Katherine Holland Margaret Self Essie Lee Barton Gertrude McMinn Gertrude Johnson Nina Fay McMinn Lorene Johnson la Vern Haralson Alyce Hazard Loretta Hazard Geneva Strickland Flay Strickland Claudia Wilson Imogene Strickland Maurine Hunt Mer- Jene Strickland Dorothy Trimble

Frances Stevenson to Appear Sunday in Special Recital

Frances Stevenson aged eight will perform in a Sunday recital presented by Mrs. S G Henry. The program includes selections from the Delsarte Collection and works by Eugene Field and Robert Louis Stevenson, plus patriotic oration. Frances will be joined by assistants Dorothy Margaret and Wilma Ruth Forbis with piano and violin numbers.

S. G. Henry Frances Stevenson Frances Henry D. B. Stevenson Paso Street Delsarte Eugene Fields My Father Robert Lewis Stevenson Fun Doctor Lincoln Persoks Grace Nell Crowell Dorothy Margaret Wilma Ruth Forbis

Epworth League Picnic Enjoyed by Members

Epworth League members gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Country Club for a picnic after a noon program. Miss Helen Powell and Miss Dorothy Lee Lave hosted the event with games and a picnic supper, joined by Nell Marie Watkins Margaret Ann Mires Wenestine Scott Vernene Franks Olivia Termpleton Mary Nell Seruyes Victoria Walker La Fern Thompson Linsa Mar Thompson Frances McClure Mary Jo Cor John Powell Silas Henry Clifford Dickerson L. A. Til John Roy Noles Jack Powell Henry Sullivan Dodson Jones Wayne Cuadd Barton Love and Paul Coe.

Helen Powell Dorothy Lee Lave Intermmenste Epworth League Nell Marie Watkins Margaret Ann Mires Wenestine Scott Vernene Franks Olivia Termpleton Mary Nell Seruyes Victoria Walker la Fern Thompson Linsa Mar Thompson Frances McClure Mary Jo Cor John Powell Silas Henry Clifford Dickerson L. A. Til John Roy Noles Jack Powell Henry Sullivan Dodson Jones Wayne Cuadd Barton Love Paul Coe

Wynelle Henry Hosts Slumber Party For Friends

Wynelle Henry entertained a group of friends with a Saturday slumber party. Guests gathered for a six o'clock dinner after an afternoon preview of Party Second Street and a midnight supper. Seated at breakfast were Nadine Goodson, Garth Roberson, Mary Alyce Wallace, Bessie Ball Wallace, Norene Frazier, and the hostess.

Miss Weynelle Henry Second Street Migses Nadine Goodson Garth Robertson Mary Alyce Wallace Bessie Ball Wallace Norene Frazier Wynelle Henry

Mrs Choate of Dallas Honored at Hurst Party

Mrs W C Choate of Dallas was named honoree at a party hosted by Mrs Ben Hurst on Tuesday afternoon. After several games, refreshments were served to guests Mesdames Joe Fleming Riley Simpson Porter Loving Hoyt Nunnelly ay Wood Gerald Hardy Earl Nunnelly Jess Young Hugh Bledsoe Felix Handley Jack Harper Ed Pryor Douglas Dashier Bob Patrick and Ben Hurst hostess.

W. CG. Choate Dallas Ben Hurst Joe Fleming Riley Simnson Porter Loving Hoyt Nunnelly Ay Wood Gerald Hardy Earl Nunnelly Jess Young Hugh Bledsoe Felix Handley Jack Harper Ed Pryor Douglas Dashier Bob Patrick W. C. Choate Hon, Vree

Picnic Honors Miss Gladys Pope at Wellington Camp

Mr and Mrs Ansel McDowell and Mr and Mrs Sandy Parsons Jr hosted a weiner roast last Tuesday honoring Miss Gladys Pope and Harry Pope of Oklahoma City. Guests traveled from the Parsons home to the Campbell ranch near Buck Creek where campfires glowed and greetings were given by Mr and Mrs Tom Campbell.

Ansel McDowell Sandy Parsons Jr Weiner Gladys Pope Harry Pope Oklahoma City Parsons Campbell Ranch Wellington Buck Creek Tom Campbell

Mother's Day Program At Quail Sunday Night

A Quail event Sunday night featured a Mother's Day program followed by roasting weiners and outdoor games after a picnic supper. Ice cream and cake were served to honoree and numerous guests including Miss Louise Harle Miss Margaret Goforth Miss Gladys Pope Miss Clara Castleberry Miss Nora Cocke Miss Dorothy Margaret Cocke Miss Lois Miller and many others along with families Mr and Mrs John Sledge Mr and Mrs Richard Cocke Mr and Mrs Tom Campbell and Mr and Mrs Ansel McDowell.

Louise Harle Margaret Goforth Gladys Pope Honoree Clara Castleberry Nora Cocke Dorothy Margaret Cocke Lois Miller Lucile Miller Mamyt Wels Anna Jane Batley Clorence Phillips Jiand Lucas Bessie Hunt Bill Leslie Lester Benge Jim Smith Kelley Pigg Clyde Drake John Vaughan Harold Hite Winfred Payne N. R. Cocke Glenn Anderson Frank Campbel Chiff Campbell Joe Mi Harry Pope John Sledge Richard Cocke Tom Campball Ansel McDowell

Circle No 1 Holds Meeting at Mrs Stowells Home

Circle No 1 of the WLM met at Mrs Joe Stowell home on Monday afternoon April 8 with devotions and a discussion of Mark chapter ten led by Mrs Hogan. Members listed include Mrs Lh Bogan Mrs Kennedy Mrs Clark Mrs Cock Mr Heo and others. A Mothers Day program is planned for Quail Baptist Church May 14 with songs readings and duets coordinated by church members.

WLM Baptist Society Joe Stowell Mark Hogan John Sledge WLMS Conner Smith Lh. Bogan

Miss Curry Honoree At Birthday Party

Miss Virginia Curry was honored at a birthday party at her home on Wednesday May 3. The event featured dancing with many guests including Mary Frances Templeton Dorothy Strong Imogene Wynn Grace Moore Florence Phillips Pauline Coe Leeda Jo Thompson Elizabeth Fleming Anna Jane Bailey Marie Fulmer Ruth Smart and several others.

Virginia Curry Ira Curry Mary Frances Templeton Dorothy Strong Imogene Wynn Grace Moore Florence Phillips Pauline Coe Leeda Jo Thompson Elizabeth Fleming Anna Jane Bailey Marie Fulmer Ruth Smart Richard Carter J. O. Cook Dysart Holcomb Elmer Knox Jones Chi

Mrs Lena Wilks and Family Visit Olton

Mrs Lena Wilks and her son Lester Smith are visiting this week in Olton with their daughter and sister Mrs John Powell.

Lena Wilks Lester Smith Olton Mra John Powell

Mary Nell Seruges Hosts Bridge Party For Friends

Mary Nell Seruges acted as hostess Thursday evening for a bridge party attended by several friends. The guests included Miss Nell Marie WatKing Leta Fern Wells Olivia Tesp leton Margaret Ann Fires er nene Pranks Liana Mae Thompson Fern Thompson and others. A tea course was served along with bridge and other games.

Mary Nell Serusge Nell Marie Watking Leta Fern Wells Olvia Tespleton Margaret Ann Fires Ernene Pranks Liana Mae Thompson Fern Thompson Messrs Cutford Hickerson Wayne Fulmer Bobo Castloherry John Tov Nate Horace Seruges John Powell Siing Bfeure Henry Sullivan Mise Mary Nell Serugpys

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Elolds Jesus Raymond Prescott Evelyn Joy Burt College Tomazene Dukeminier Life Mildred Pigg Ballyhoo Sorority Gardner Mrs. Savage Gladys Ray Horn BE. N. Lewis G. Henry R. E B. Morrow Creed Hill R. E. Morrow J. Z. Cone Deskins Wells Estella Cocke K. Parsons, Sr R. W. Miller Roy Horn J. B. Stevenson Creed Hil E. W. Alley Morris Wells T. EK. Benge Jack Deahl W. R. Orr Pink Sullivan Bob Scott Marianna Scott P. Buster A. J. Nowlin I. M. Clement Mrs. Lee Clifton Frances Stervensen Ritz Ritz Theatre Eles Actres Bill McClaskey Hlas Stene Bit Lav Pracy Piebrre Bobbie Holland Shelly Wright Mangum Campbell Epworth League Mrs. Hurst Mrs. Choate Quail Circle No Man Aternoon Mrs Conner Smith Quail Baptist Church H. T. Cagle M. C. Gauswell J. H. Starr Walter Starr Alta Atkingen Dewey Gilliland VY. Starr Morgan C. E. Dodson Jack Vaughn Sue Vaughn Alta Mac Hammitt Addrey J. Campbell Pastor Benedictinn Miss Curry Elas Lea Leiden Os Mary Nell Seruges Strong Floral CO
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