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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

2

June Templin and Devoss to Wed in Coleman

Miss Bertha Lee Templin and John Ernest Devoss plan a June tenth wedding in North Coleman Baptist Church. The couple, both Coleman High School graduates, have engage ments announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Templin of 718 West Walnut Coleman and his parents Mr and Mrs E W Devoss of 1610 Ellison Wellington. Devoss served five years in the U S Army and now resides in Wellington.

Bertha Templin John Devoss Bertha Lee Templin John Ernest Devoss Paul Templin West Walnut, Coleman E.W. Devoss 1610 Ellison Wellington North Coleman Baptist Church Miss Templin Coleman High School United States Army John Ford Greenville Jack Ford J.L. Burt

Eighth Graders Hold Las Vegas Theme Banquet

Eighth graders at Wellington celebrated with a Las Vegas Night themed banquet on April 29 at Burn Hadenley Community Center. The event featured a mock casino, stage show numbers, and student involvement from master of ceremonies George Brewer to benediction by Paul Hanna.

Peo Las Vegas Burn Handley Community Center George Brewer Jeff Peterson Paul Hanna Evelyn Grayson Benz Garrett Kathy Daniel Mrs. Lynn Wright Glenda Norman Linda Coffee Kim Goforth Karen Jeffery Stacy Neeley Lana Lacy Sherri Peeks Jewel Sosa Sharon Franks Doris Thomas Diana Wilson Rita Shrugs Cameron Moore

1954 Study Club Hears About State Center for Human Development

The 1954 Study Club met Thursday April 27 1972 in the Heritage Room with Mrs. Kenneth Maxwell hosting. Miss Ruth Kerley Volunteer Coordinator for the Amarillo State Center for Human Development spoke using slides about programs for the mentally challenged and the Satellite Training and Work Center as part of the center. Attendees included club members and guests such as Mrs. J C Hartman Mrs Billy Mac Sims Mrs Bill Spillman and Miss Kerley among others.

State Center For Human Development Heritage Room Kenneth Maxwell Calvin Hurst Paul Spillman Ruth Kerley Amarillo State Bill Spillman Bill Reeves Wayne Cudd A.J. Fires E.W. Clement Fred Cox Leon Hartman Lynn Courtney R.L. Templeton Roy Collins Billy Hatch Jerry Nix Spillman Kerley Maxwell

DKG Installs New Officers in Founders Day Luncheon

Gamma Kappa Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma held its final meeting of the year as a May 6 luncheon at Big O Restaurant in Memphis. Founders Day program featured Mrs Betty White and Mrs Edna Smith candlelight tribute. officer installation for 1972 74 conducted by Miss Esta McElrath. Attendees from Wellington included Miss Maudie Coffee and several spouses. Mrs Carie Bell King chaired the hostess committee.

Gamma Kappa Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Big O Memphis Betty White Edna Smith White Miss McElrath Wellington Maudie Coffee Sam White Charley Hill Rufus Sweat Chester White Carie Bell King of

Brownie Troop Weiner Roast Honors Girls at Farm Creek

Mrs. dJerry Nix hosted a Friday April 28 gathering at their farm creek for Brownie Troops 196 and 201. Girls received badges for completing their cookie sale and participants included listed troop members and assisting mothers.

dJerry.Nix Lisa Hartman Renee Owens Jannon Thomason Liga Nix Valerie van Pelt Lynette Spillman Lynna Nunnelley Tracy Gassiott Stacy Weatherly Kathleen Reeves Danna Jameson Mary Sue Thompson Becky Saied Elizabeth Brewer Darvin Nix Ralph Dudley Owens Bill Reeves Troop 196 Sharon Trimble Debbie Trimble Kathy Tate Catrina Atkinson Kim Morgan Teresa Gray Sandy Morris Monica Foster Debbie Cleveland Doris Lockhart Maryin Clark Cynthia Goilihugh Leigh Myrick Toni Kay Isaacs Patti Daves Mendy Morgan James Morgan Troy Thomason Ralph Owens Bob Weatherly

Piano Students To Give Recital At First United Methodist Church

Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Kelly Pigg present their piano students in a joint recital Sunday May 14 at 2 30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with two parts and an intermission. Names of participating students and visiting Greenville family members are listed.

Frank Anderson Kelly Pigg First United Methodist Church Jennifer Pendleton Lynna Nunnelley Becky Saied Elizabeth Brewer Stacy Weatherly Kandi Ford Gwen Edgitt Terri Thomason Karen Caldwell Beverly Patterson Debra Wood Tanja Alston Sharon Childers Lee Ann Sessions Betty Burba

Study Club Names Officers and Hosts Yearend Luncheon

The 1924 Study Club held a salad luncheon and business meeting May 4 in the Heritage Room ending the year’s work. Mrs. Dennis Holland was installed as president to continue an unexpired term with a full slate of officers. Representatives announced plans for the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Dallas and discussed local improvements, a summer trip, and other events.

Study Club Hertage Room George Henry Lowell Wells Dennis Holland Gaylord Cook van Schooler R. R. Crawley Charley Hill Hattie D. Wells J.D. Coleman B.M. Sims J.B. King Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Dallas Virginia

Student Nursing Association Honors Carol Burba on State National Level

Carol Sue Burba, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dee Burba, was elected president of the Texas Women’s University Dallas Center of the Student Nurses Association. She was named chair of the State Legislative Committee at the state convention and attended the National Student Nurses Convention in Detroit from April 26 to 30, where she narrowly lost a bid for the National Convention Board by 13 votes. She plans to be in Wellington.

Student Nursing Association Carol Burba Carol Sue Burba Dee Burba Texas Womens University Dallas Center of Student Nursing Association Detroit Michigan Sheridan-Cadillac Hotel Cobo Hall Texas Carol Welling

Young Homemakers Elect Officers in Wellington Meeting

Wellington Young Homemakers elected new officers on May 2 at the Greenbelt Electric directors room. President Mrs Jack Neeley and vice presidents Mrs Leamon Bawcom Mrs Bill Lindsey Mrs Kenny Brown Mrs Glen Thomas. secretary Mrs Reed Louder treasurer Mrs Bill Spillman historian Mrs Ronnie Hartman parliamentarian Mrs Benson Long. They will be installed in September. They planned a tea for four Philippine nurses at Collingsworth General Hospital and a bake sale May 13. A June 30 3 0 picnic was discussed.

Wellington Young Homemakers Greenbelt Electric Directors Room Jack Neeley Leamon Bawcom Bill Lindsey Kenny Brown Glen Thomas Reed Louder Bill Spillman Ronnie Hartman Benson Long Community Action Center Homemakers of America Dan Hiett Collingsworth General Hospital John Barton Long Joe Harris Pat McAlister Spillman Barton Neeley Hiett Rodney Kane Glen Warrick Souder Bawcom Gary Killian JR. Howard Jil

Mrs Harper to Present Piano Recital in May at First Baptist

Mrs John C Harper will present her piano students in a recital at First Baptist Church on Thursday May 11 at 8 00 p m Friends of the students and those interested in music education are invited. Students include Lesa Johnson Jeffery Camp Marty Warrick Robin Amontett Kelly Covey Teresa Hodges Kathy Patterson Eloette Camp Susan Kimbro Nancy Holder Connie Lewis Dickie Johnson Juliana Baumgardner Gwen Lewis. Local residents shared weekend visits with extended family members in Lubbock Altus and Floydada.

John C. Harper First Baptist Church Lesa Johnson Jeffery Camp Marty Warrick Robin Amontett Kelly Covey Teresa Hodges Kathy Patterson Eloette Camp Susan Kimbro Nancy Holder Connie Lewis Dickie Johnson Juliana Baumgardner Gwen Lewis

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