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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
2
The engagement and wedding plans for Connie Sue Bearden and Darrell Feemster are announced. Connie Sue Bearden of 1802 East Avenue graduates from Wellington High School and will marry Darrell Feemster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Feemster, this July sixth at First Baptist Church. The couple plans to attend Wayland Baptist College in Plainview after the wedding.
A Wellington Nursing Center ceramics group showcases works in Wells & Wells windows for National Nursing Home Week. Mrs. Ray Jeffrey, Sr. volunteers weekly to guide 12 artists plus one helper, handling every stage from slip prep to final firing. Pieces include ash trays vases tiny pitchers and ceramic boxes.
Mrs. Craig Bergvall, newly married, was honored at a shower Tuesday evening May 8 hosted by First Baptist Church Young Women at the home of Mrs. Billy Wilkerson. Guests included Mrs. Bergvall and Mrs. Doug Bergvall among many attendees, with chips and dips served on a pink flower centerpiece.
Members of the Builders Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church met in the fellowship hall for lunch and a business meeting. Mrs. L A Wall presided. Rev Ted Savage gave the devotional on prayer groups. reports were heard from secretary Mrs Alice Langford and treasurer Mrs Jack Ball. The group voted to form a prayer circle with Mrs DF Isaacs as contact chair. Five members drew from the birthday gift box. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Savage, Mrs Murray, Mrs Hall, Mrs Donnie Huston, Mrs Ruth Wyrick, Mrs Wall, Mrs Nell Cook, Mrs Isaacs, Mrs Langford, Mrs P E Lowrie, Marla Savage, Mike Savage, and Michele Savage. Visiting with Mr and Mrs A L Elliott were their daughter and family, Mrs Don Crawford and Beverly’s grandchildren. Beverly had been here about three weeks with her grandparents.
The Heritage Room hosts a Mexican supper on May 9 honoring tour seniors of That Skyrocket Band. Dickie Johnson led a program recounting the seniors’ progression from Sparklet Bard to Firecracker and Skyrocket bands.
Members of the Dodson Civic Club plan a cemetery cleanup at Dodson Cemetery on Friday May 25. The group met May 8 at Roberson's Cafe with hostesses Mrs Willis Price and Mrs Emma Lee Pitman. Reports included secretary treasurer and cemetery meeting notes. a $5 gift to Boy's Ranch. New member Mrs Lynna Black joined. Janie Smith of Dodson hospitalized in Harmon County Hospital Hollis.
A series of household shortcuts covers cleaning between fork tines with a pipe cleaner and silver polish, using a wire hanger to remove static from nylon, preventing shocks on nylon garments, and keeping eggs from rolling with a rubber band. It includes fixing fasteners, washing plastic curtains, tabbing a telephone directory, creating wall plaques, using a pulldown lamp for dough rising, and removing aluminum stains with liquid hair shampoo.
Miss Wanda Sue Wolf and Kenneth Bob Porter wed Monday May 14 at the home of the bride's parents 1401 Arlington Street. Rev Ted Savage officiated. The couple will reside at 1212 West Avenue after a honeymoon to Oklahoma. Both are Wellington High School graduates with college plans at West Texas State University.
Piano teachers Mrs. Kelly Pigg and Mrs. Frank Anderson present their students in a Sunday recital at First United Methodist Church. The program has two sections at 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. with many local students performing.
The Dodson Nazarene World Missionary Society met May 9 in the church sanctuary to begin a new study titled This is Mexico. Rev. Howard Smith led the program with assistance from Mrs. Claude Lewis and others, with devotional by Murray Dodson and Mrs. Holder presiding.
The WHS Seniors of 1973 enjoyed a breakfast at the Hartman residence on Wednesday morning May 2. Eggs sausage rolls canta loupe balls biscuits and cinna mon falls were served. Hostesses included Mr and Mrs Hartman Mr and Mrs Lynn Wright Mr and Mrs Bill Long Mr and Mrs A J Fires and Mrs Annie Ruth Bell. Each senior received a laundry bag with girls wearing clogs and boys wearing socks. Attending seniors listed include Rocky Hill Edith Black Joy Jesse Al ton Belew Barry Long Bruce Oney Steve Hunter Dennis Powell Rustell Oatley Lesley Bailey Connie Bearden Lillie Rogers Susan Lowe Judy Peters Sandi White Jan McGill Peggie Scott Nancy Shumate Gary Cummings Dana Bell Dan Fires Billy Carter Mary Low Davis Earl Hartman Gary Wright Mike Savage Tim Jones Randy McKinney Rex Van Meter Johnny Whitten Janie Davis Elena Rome Katy Sullivan.
The LePan and Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met May 7 at Mes White's home. Hattie D Wells spoke on Paul Revere and plans for board room meetings at Collingsworth County Museum were set for September with summer business meetings only.
The WHS Future Homemakers of America hosted a Fun Night for juniors and seniors featuring sack races wheelbarrow races three legged races bingo and a 4 pop contest. Prizes went to first and second place winners. Many children, teens and adults attended and plans for another event next year were announced. Popcorn pie cake sandwiches and drinks were provided for purchase.
The Girls of the Junior Hospital Auxiliary presented Collings worth General Hospital with a painting in a Monday meeting. Receiving the painting were Garner Alcom administrator Mrs Cora Brown RN director of nursing services and Mrs Willie B Harwell x ray technician. It will hang in the hospital conference room. Present for the presentation were Becky Seitz Janie Reynol Vicki Reynolds Margie Parker Yolanda Bueno La Nell Mina trea Mr Altom Mrs Brown Mrs Harwell and Islah Mejia.
Roy Parker and Vicke Bates married Friday May 11 in White Deer church. Rev. Marvin Roark officiated at 7:30 pm with a large White Deer attendance. Bride wore angel mist peau de soie gown with Venice lace and chapel train. orchid bouquet. Family and attendants named. reception in church hall. couple planned a trip to Amarillo.
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