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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

2

Mrs Kelly Pigg Presents Piano Recital Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Kelly Pigg will present her piano students in a spring recital at First Methodist Church Sunday May 18 at 2 30 pm. Awards will be given to students who earned pins and certificates. The program includes numerous student pieces with multiple titles and arrangements by various composers. The event will conclude with a duet by Betsy Castleberry and Patrician Thomas. Nearby visitors to the Self home included several local residents.

Kelly Pigg Kelly Pige First Methodist Church Betsy Castleberry Patricia ‘Thomas Komberg Mary Nel Tdens Shawn Carlos Hatch Whitney Mattingly Belmont Jennifer Leeper Mrodsky Little Gnome Seher Adelle Kurquist Julius Train

Piano Students of Mrs Harper To Be Presented In Recital

Mrs John C Harper will present piano students in a Sunday recital on May 19 at 3 o clock in the community building The program includes elementary and advanced students and three who will receive high school diplomas in music Frances Hall Vicki Glenn and Mary Graham to be honored at diploma time Readings include pieces by Bentley Gaynor Rea Ketterer Rogers and many others A short intermission precedes the advanced selections ending with Gunadian Capers by Cohen performed by Maury Graham and Vicki Glenn

John Harper John C. Harper Wulock Frances Hall Vicki Glenn Mary Grajmm Mary Lou Horton Bentley Linda Winton Anderson Mary Lou Mickye Ann Air de Baltet Chaminade Scott Leslie Covey Chopin Tschajkowski-Grainger Virginia Patterson Kasaehan Frances Hill Schumann McDowell Frances Ell Peter de Rose Reinhold Mary Graham Mafaguena Lecuona Cohen Maury Graham

Breakfast for Senior Girls at Wellington High

The senior girls of Wellington High were honored at a Saturday breakfast at the home of Mrs. Wayne Cudd. The buffet table featured a red schoolhouse décor with miniature graduates and a red theme. Favors were hand decorated bars of Sweetheart soap. Attending were Anne Caleman Gayla Courtney Vicki Groun Mary Graham Frances Hill TaQuinta Tollingaworth Sylvia McQueary Linda Millsap Mary Ann Pierce Alvina Robberts Elsa Romo Peggy Shanks Janet West. Mrs. James Richardson assisted the hostess.

Wellington High School May Li Wayne Cudd Resrs Nye Anne Caleman Gayla Courtney Vicki Groun Mary Graham Frances Hill TaQuinta E Tollinga

WMU Circles Have Mission Lessons At Local Church

The Nina Hawkins Circle of the Women’s Missionary Union met at Alvs with MM. Horuim. the Hazel Craighead Circle gathered at Nobie Murry’s home. Wanna Ann Fort Circle met at Frank Roberts’ home. Virginia McKay Circle met at Glaude Groves’ home. Estelle Freeland Circle met at Sam McGill’s home for mission study. Mrs. J. A. Towered and Mrs. Silas Crawford led prayers and lessons. brief visit by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sims and son from Friona and other relatives.

Nina Hawkins Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Alvs Horuim Doshia Tix J. A Silas Crawford Hazel Craighead Nobie Murry Murry Mob. Lynn Ted Eugene Brewer Wanna Ann Fort Frank Roberts Virginia McKay Glaude Groves J. C. Whisenant Groves Jess Son Milburn Derryberry Estelle Freeland Sam McGill Charles Gusen Jr 4. K. Porter Bill Sims Friona Grady Graham

New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs John Gordon Thomas of Bryan

Who's New reports the birth of a son Wesley Morgan on May 10 weighing seven pounds one ounce to Mr and Mrs John Gordon Thomas of Bryan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack De vin of Wellington and Mr and Mrs J W Thomas of Hereford. Delma Sue daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Herrera of Dozier Route Shamrock born May 12 at St Joseph's Hospital weighing six pounds four and one-half ounces.

John Gordon Thomas Bryan Wesley Morgan Jack Devin Wellington J. W. Thomas Hereford Victor Herrera Dozier Route, Shamrock Delma Sue St. Joseph's Hospital

Mrs T E Lennon Named Dodson Mother of the Year

Mrs T E Lennon a long time Dodson teacher was chosen Mother of the Year by the Dodson Civic Club on a May evening. Her husband is superintendent of schools and she has two married children. The club also installed officers and hosted a program on home decoration with slides.

T. E. Lennon Dodson Civic Club T. FE. Lennon Dodson Civie Club Mars Purl 'Tippie Dolson Lennon Southwestern State College Weatherford Okla West Texas State College Canyon Ozark Granite Lennie Pederson Dadson Joe Tennen Clarendon Junior CoHere Tommy Jay David Jack Jack Dodson Civic Club Eastern Star Hoyt Ellis Floyd Roberts Tippie BT. Webb 2. B. Martin J. T. Rogie J. T. Martin Mmes Mmes. T. Jf. Bowling Ellis Grover Graham J. ©. Howell Glen Lewis G. M. Lewis Tt. BR. Martin H. A. Painter Roberts Rons Swift Floyd-Teutsuch Webh Hogie

H D Council Meets Monday in Callingsworth County

The Callingsworth County Home Demonstration Council met in the county court room Monday May 18. Mrs Emil Kersten gave the opening prayer and Mr Haskell Manuel performed a recreation poem Oh Say Can You See The council planned a Fair committee meeting for Tuesday July 1 and set July 18 for an all day outing at Lake Altus They also agreed to cooperate with the chamber of commerce to compile a county clubs officers list for the county directory Mrs Keraten read the Long Orange County Objectives for the Texas Home Demonstration Association and officials urged club presidents to submit reports of their work for 19638 to the Association by July 1 A visit by Mr and Mrs F R Hitch cock and Mr and Mrs Tommy Beam Cameron Brent and Leigh Ann of Amarillo to the Thompson home was noted.

Callingsworth County County Court Room Emil Kersten Haskell Manuel David Peters Lake Altus Chamber of Commerce Emil Keraten Orange County Texas Home Demonstration Association Home Demonstration Association

1954 Study Club Closes Year With Guest Day Luncheon

The 1954 Study Club closed its year with a Thursday May 9 guest day luncheon at the Greenbelt Electric building. Breath of Spring themed decor featured honeysuckle roses and bird house garland. Hostess Mrs Dick Pendleton led the event with officers and members who later played bridge and 42.

Greenbelt Electric Dick Pendleton Bill Long Harvey Hatch Ed Howard Floyd Keller Jack Aaron Lynn Wright Paul Spillman Ray Peeples James Richardson Mmes Sam Adams Gorman Owens David Baumgardner A. J. Fires Aaron, Hutch Davis Edens Leon Hartman Eddie Slay C. T. Hubbard Dec Barjenbmich Calvin Hurst Long Richard‘aon Cudd Pendleton Sam McGill Grant Wooldridge Lyndon Crelin Billy J. Thogmartin Wilson V. K. Orr Jr Paul Guthrie Spillman Bobo Castleberry R. L. Templeton Howard Trusten Thomas Harry McEwen Wright

Camp Fire Girls Elect New Muk-kin'ne-unk Officers

The Muk-kin'ne-unk Camp Fire girls met at the Camp Fire house on Thursday May 9 for their regular meeting. New officers were elected Debbie Lewis president Mary Karen Dear den vice president Vicky Sherman secretary Mickye Ann Kendrick reporter. Committee chairmen were Jane Thompson and Kay Taylor program Mary Lou Holton and Karen Jones entertainment. Girls present included Debbie Lewis Karen Jones Elaine Karnes Mary Kay Bearden Vicky Sherman Jane Thompson Kay Taylor and Mickye Ann Kendrick Mrs John Sherman leader escorted the group to the drug store for cokes after the meeting.

Camp Fire House Debbie Lewis Mary Karen Dearden Vicky Sherman Mickye Ann Kendrick Jane ‘Thompson Kay Taylor Mary Lou Holton Karen Jones Elaine Karnes Mary Kay Bearden Jane Thompson Mickye Ann Kendrick John Sherman

FHA Elects New Officers for Future Home Makers Chapter

Plans for the fresh man picnic set for June 17 at Salt Fork discussed at the FHA meeting held Monday May 18. Officers elected for the coming year include Anna Kay Kelson president Linda Karnes first vice president Patricia Bouchelle second vice president Jan Lintsey third vice president Karen Childress fourth vice president Gail Howard fifth vice president secretary Vicky Allen treasurer Carolyn Christian parliamentarians Vickie Mayhugh historian Karen Richardson pianist.

Homemakers Salt Fork Anna Kay Kelson Linda Karnes Patricia Bouchelle Jan Lintsey Karen Childress Gail Howard Vicky Allen Carolyn Christian Rose Montgomery Vickie Mayhugh Karen Richardson Clarandon Vicki Glenn Girls State Sylvia McQueary Mary Graham Anne Kay Kelso Dallas FHA Laquita Martin Vick Killian Kay Chandler Nil Renard Jan Lindsey Aleta Owens Amna Kray Kelso Cathy Cummings Valma Owfens Bonnie Farrar Anne Coleman Frances Hill Jan Glenn Connie Null Linda Maxwell Vicki Henn the Sporner Nee Coleman

Women of First Baptist WMU anniversary tea observed

The Women's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church marked its seventh anniversary with a tea on May 7 in the church dining room. Decorations included heirloom cloths crystal and large tiered cakes. About 70 members attended as GA girls performed a skit and song, with readings and closing meditation shaping a nostalgic celebration titled Those Wonderful Years.

First Baptist Church Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church WMU Re. Dryan Flip van Thinkle Charles Cason Jr Sylvia McQuesry Ang Truman Bates Charles Cason Sr Harold Lamer

WSCS to Install Officers at Friday Luncheon

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will install officers Friday May 17 during a quarterly luncheon in the church dining room. Rev. Davis Edens will conduct the installation and Mrs. Henry Vaughan will preside over the annual service. New officers include Mrs. Davis Edens president, Mrs. J. B. King vice president, Mrs. Harry McEwen recording secretary, and Mrs. Robert Lewis treasurer. Additional appointed secretaries cover promotion missionary education Christian social relations local church activities spiritual life youth work student work children's work literature and publications supply work.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Davis Edens Henry Vaughan J. B. King Harry McEwen Robert Lewis Paul Spillman Cal Hurst Jim Caehhran Robert Karnes Earl Alexander A. J. Firea John Holton D. F. Cook Joe Terry Mira Grant Wooldridge

Mrs Frank Anderson Spring Piano Recital at First Methodist

Mrs Frank Anderson presents her piano students in a Spring recital on Monday May 20 at 4 pm in the First Methodist Church. Friends are invited to attend as students perform a varied program including works by Frey Water and Allen, Rodgers, Thompson, Warrick and others with certificates and pink ribbons to be awarded.

Frank Anderson Birik Frey Janyth Water Vicky Allen Blake Reve Lora Jean Martin MuacLachlan Martin Carole Cochran Nodding Ferne Barnam Cathy Shorley Ketterer Knewlton Corey Lewis Thompson Winteris Barker Janice White Taylor Kuaschau Berth Smith Pattison Flaine Karnes Elaine Debbie Lewis Federer Toccatina Kabulevsky Janyth Eston Chapin Anne Heward

Children Honor Mrs. Tom Harweil in Mathers Day Observance

Three Harwell children and numerous relatives gathered during Mathers Day week for a supper at the W. C. Barwell home and a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Harweil's house. Attendees included Thomas Harwell and Judy of Wichita Falls, Myr and Mra Ferl Harwell, Jan and Tom of Childress, and Wellington residents Mr and Mrs Wil Harwell, Ernest Harwell, Lester Harwell, Dee Turner, and Lloyd Harper. Unavailable were Rev Elmo Harwell of Dallas and Jack Harwell of Denton and their families.

Tom Harwell Mathers W. C. Barwell Tom Childress Wellington Wl. Harwell Ernest Harwell Lester Harwell Dee Turner Lloyd Harper Elmo Harwell Dallas Jack Harwell Denton

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