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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

2

Dance Honors Elmer Knox Jones At Country Club Event

Elmer Knox Jones was named honoree at a Monday night dance at the Country Club hosted by Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Moss and Dr. and Mrs. C. E. High. Jack Boyd's Orchestra provided music from 9 to 12, with pastel decor and a lace punch table. Attendees included Margaret Nell Crews, Anna Louise Hudgins, Andrea Loftland, Edith Monroe, Ione Taicas, Marie Fulmer, Imogene Wynn, Grace Moore, Mary Frances Templeton, Florence Phillips, Virginia Curry, Dorothy Strong, Louise Harle, Anna Jane Bailey, and many others.

Elmer Knox Jones Ahonoree E. W. Moss C. E. High Jack Boyd Margaret Nell Crews Matador Anna Louise Hudgins Andrea Loftland Memphis Edith Monroe Ione Taicas Marie Fulmer Imogene Wynn Grace Moore Mary Frances Templeton Florence Phillips Virginia Curry Dorothy Strong Louise Harle Anna Jane Bailey Messrs Dale Watkins Cliff Campbell H. A. Holcomb Dysart Holcomb Lester Campbell Barney Glenn Richard Carter Freeman Moore Hugo Hayter Tom Royal

Miss Shirley Bellows Marries Thurman Goode at Hollis

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Shirley Bellows and Thurman Goode. Ceremony by Rev L H McCuistion in Hollis on Saturday afternoon May 20. Attendants included Miss Imogene Goodner and Mrs Randolf Hunt. The couple, both of Wellington, will reside in Wellington. Attendees listed: Lena Goode, Johnny Bellows, Mary Dean, Imogene Goodner, Rufus Higdon, Randall Hunt, Lonnie Goodner, Haskell Goodner.

Shirley Bellows Thurman Goode Imogene Goodner Rufus Higdon Randall Hunt Lonnie and Haskell Goodner

Willing Workers Club Meets With Mrs Kesler

The Fresno and Pleasant Point communities gather for a quilting session on May 18 with Mrs. Clarence Kesler and daughter. President D. W. Boarman leads a business meeting and a program committee is named. Delegates attend a Methodist Church meeting led by Miss Grubbs as demonstration agent.

Fresno Pleasant Point Clarence Kesler D. W. Boarman Karl Reynolds Robert Kellison Sidney Elmore Methodist Church Frank Roberts Mattie Ketchum Aviltam Ketchum Jack Black Marvin Club Sidney Elemora Hayden Williams Charlie Donald Clint Cleveland Graham Hskridge Lison Kel

Claude Savage Honoree At Birthday Dinner

Honoring Claude Savage on his twenty ninth birthday Mrs Sav age entertained several friends with a dinner party The guests were entertained at the Savage home Wednesday May 17 Places were arranged for the following Rev and Mrs T M Johnston Miss Viola Hudson Miss Bobbie Champion Lee Gragg and Mr and Mrs Claude Savage

Claude Savage

Boys And Girls Of Baptist Church Enjoy Picnic

The nine year old boys and girls of the First Baptist Sunday School were entertained with a picnic at City Park last Saturday evening. Teachers Mrs. J. H. Sweat and Mrs. Aj. R. West led activities and lunch followed games and contests.

First Baptist Sunday School J. H. Sweat Aj. R. West Thig ‘Department Henry Olling Claude Roy Hoyt Short Owens Mary Frances Hays Adams Lillian Gardner Clark Helen King Fay and Ona -Mae ‘Goode Evaleu Frances Hike Maryledece Tanetta Johnson Mth J. H. Fon Joe

Miss Iris and Claudia Gulley Host Slumber Party

Misses Iris and Claudia Gulley hosted a Saturday gathering for friends with a late afternoon swim at Winters farm, a picnic lunch, and a Sunday morning breakfast. The group included Roberta Graham Opal Brown Juliette Aaron Lucille Bennet Vada Jolly Thelma and Leona Deger Doyle Trist and Claudia Gulley.

Iris Claudia Gulley Winters Farm Roberta Graham Opal Brown Juliette Aaron Lucille Bennet Vada Jolly Thelma Leona Deger Doyle Trist

Marshall Wells Entertains Friends Friday Evening

Myr and Mrs Roy Horn entertained last Friday evening honoring Marshall Wells at the Wells home. About twenty five guests danced and enjoyed iced punch during intermissions with a notable group including Dorothy Strong Jane Lucas Edith Monroe Anna Jane Bailey Ruth Smart Virginia Curry Imogene Wynn Marie Fulmer Florence Phillips Grace Moore Tom Royal H A Holcomb Dysart Holcomb Lester Campbell Venus Gillespie J W Wells and hosts.

Friday Dinner Bridge Club hosts at Orr home

Friday evening May 19 the Friday Dinner Bridge Club met at the home of Tr and Mrs W R Orr. Dinner was served at 7:30 and bridge followed. High score prizes went to Mrs A L Cochran and Dick Wiley. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J N Wallace Mr and Mrs Dick Wiley Mr and Mrs K L Winn Mr and Mrs A L Cochran Mr and Mrs Pink Sullivan and Dr and Mrs W B Orr.

W. R. Orr A. L.cochran Dick Wiley J. N. Wallace K. L. Winn A. L. Cochran Pink Sullivan W. BR. Orr

No Trump Club Hosts Carrie Nola Campbell Bridge

No Trump Bridge Club met at the Campbell home with hostess Carrie Nola Campbell. Guests included Dotsy West and a group of members like Elizabeth Cillen tine, Dorothy Cocke, Bessie Hunt, Patti Lee Lewis, and Lola Miller among others as they played cards.

Carrie Nola Campbell Campbell Dotsy West Win Laine Dempsey Harrell Bill Plemons Orval Couch Car- Tall Logan Elizabeth Cillentine Dorothy Margaret Cocke Bessie Hunt Margaret Goforth Julia Slough Patti Lee Lewis Oletha Vaughan Faye Bell Dotsy West Lola Miller Lucile Miller Hpostens Carrie’ Nola Campell Bula Bess Bell

Miss Mary Lewis Presents Pupils in Recital

Miss Mary Lewis, music teacher, presented her pupils in a public recital Sunday afternoon at the High School Auditorium. The program featured organdis outfits and baskets of pastel flowers. Pupil participants included Betty Jane Ellis, Billie Smith, Irene Ball, Evelyn Ball, Edna Joyce Gribble, Patricia Sullivan, Olivia Templeton, Nell Marie Watkins, Beth O’Neil, Mary Nell Scruggs, Margaret Ann Fires, and Leta Fern Wells.

Mary Lewis Betty Jane Ellis Billie Smith Irene Ball Evelyn Ball Edna Joyce Gribble Patricia Sullivan Olivia Templeton Nell Marie Watkins Beth O'Neil Mary Nell Scruggs Margaret Ann Fires Leta Fern Wells Miss Lavis Wellington Iunols

Senior Class Orchestra Presents Musical Program

The Senior Class Orchestra gave an afternoon concert at the High School Auditorium on May 21 under Mrs. Aubrey Dobbs. Members included Donnitta Blaine Sarah Colvin Vivian Porter Leta Mae Chastain Cliff Campbell Richard Carter Barney Glenn Elmer Knox Jones Dale Watkins Lester Campbell. A Senior Quartet performed under Mrs. A Calvin with Leta Mae Chastain Beth Johnson Louise Stall and Sarah Colvin. Soloists were Naomi Slay Donnitta Blaine and Sarah Colvin. Leta Mac Chastain sang four solos. Orchestra numbers included Two Tickets To Georgia My Darling Medley Shine On Star of the Moon Willow Weep for Me My River Home Moon Song Try a Little Tenderness and Forty-Second Street.

Aubrey Dobbs Donnitta Blaine Sarah Colvin Vivian Porter Leta Mae Chastain Cliff Campbell Richard Carter Barney Glenn Elmer Knox Jones Dale ‘Watkins Lester’ Campbell A. Calvin Beth ‘Johnson Louise Stall Naomi Slay Leta Mac Chastain Georgia Willow Weep River Ione Lucas Grace Moore Florence Philips Nellie Sims Marty Frances Templeton Virgina Curry Lefa Mae Chastain

Mrs Roy Horn Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Mrs Roy Horn entertained the Thursday Bridge Club last week with roses and summer flowers on the tables and refreshments served after games. High scores were won by Mrs N R Cocke and Mrs Pink Sullivan. attendees included twelve club members and the hostess.

Roy Horn N. R. Cocke Pink Sullivan R. W. Miller E. W. Alley S. K. Parsons W. H. Lynn T. E. Benge

Lawn Program Highlights Fortenberry Home Meeting

The B. T. S. group met Sunday evening May 21 at the Fortenberry home after gathering at the church. The program titled You Must Be Born Again was led by Miss Louise Longino with Miss Maudell Dukeminier Raymond Wilson and Ben Alford speaking. A song by Tomazone and Maudell Dukeminier followed. Thirty four members attended.

Fortenberry Louise Longino Maudell Dukeminier Raymond Wilson Ben Alford Tomazone

Henrietta Stall Hosts Three Oclock Tea Party

Miss Henrietta Stall entertained a small group with a three o clock tea on the lawn of her home Thursday afternoon. Participants included Mable Miller Willie Merl Horn Norene Frazier and the hostess.

Mrs Riggs Hosts Birthday Party for Five Daughters

Mrs. H. B. Riggs entertained Monday afternoon from four to six o'clock honoring her five daughters. Dorothy Jane seven and Peggy Jean two celebrated with birth cakes candles ice cream and cake. Guests included Pollyanna ONeal Onita Quiva Cook May Mills Fay Mills Allene Raburn Fay Moore Wanda Lou Varnell and others.

May Mills Fay Mills Allene Raburn Fay Moore Wanda Lou Varnell Betty May Varnel Betty Jean Robinson Barbara Bess Wilkins Lola Lee Longino Mary Pell Longino Billie Ben Sugg Helen Sue Sage Louie Porter Wayne Myers Bobbie Cook Billie Puryear Hubert Puryear Joe Tess Longino Webster Longino Jack Glenn Shaw Nila Gay Lowrie Reba Longino

Ladies Attend Shamrock Meet

Collingsworth County was well represented at the Zone meeting for the Methodist Ladies Mission ary Society held at Shamrock on Saturday afternoon. Wellington was represented by Rev. and Mrs. T. M. Johnston and Mrs. Joe Hardy. Fresno was represented by Mrs. C. A. Kesler and Miss Lorraine Kesler. Kelley by Mrs. W. S. White, Miss Beulah Mae White, Miss Helen White and Mrs. Tom Lewis.

Collingsworth County Methodist Ladies Missionary Society Shamrock Wellington T. M. Johnston Joe Hardy Fresno C. A. Kesler Lorraine Kesler Kelley W. S. White Beulah Mae White Helen White Tom Lewis

Houston Named Produce Dealer

Announcement this week names A. P. Houston as manager of City Produce. Located back of Wilson's Shoe Shop. Houston is an experienced produce man and pledges fair treatment fair prices and prompt service.

A. P. Houston Wilson

Handley Infant Buried Saturday

Funeral services for Bura Donald Handley infant son of Mr and Mrs Bura Handley were held Saturday afternoon at Wellington Cemetery with Rev T M Johnston officiating. The infant died at 780 Saturday morning May 20 and is survived by parents of this city, Mr and Mrs Burn Handley, Mr and Mrs Jake Hollis of Mangum, Mr and Mrs D H Handley of Wellington. Flower bearers were Wanda Handley and Cora Elizabeth Cocke. Interment was by Elis Funeral Home at Wellington Cemetery.

Bura Donald Handley Bura Handley Wellington T. M. Johnston Burn Handley This Sty Jake Hollis Mangum D. H. Handley Wanda Handley Cora Elizabeth Cocke Elis Funeral Home

Hermina Stover to Receive Degree in June

Friends of Hermina Stover learn of her progress at Kansas University where she majors in music. She will receive her degree in June after four years of study, ranking third in her senior class with an A average and membership in Pi Kappa Lambda. She may pursue a graduate scholarship next year. Stover is a Wellington High School graduate of 1909, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ren Hr Stover, formerly of Wellington, now in Pampa.

Hermine Stover Wellington Kansas City Stony Wellington High School Hermina Stover Kansas University Miss Stover Stover Pi Kappa Lambda

Martha Jeanne Henry Recital At Parents Home

Miss Martha Jeanne Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs S G Henry performed a piano recital at home on Monday evening May 22 assisted by her brother Silas Henry Jr The program featured seven piano numbers two violin pieces and a tap dance with a silver and blue costume A diploma was presented for meritorious work and ten punch and cake served to many local guests.

Martha Jeanne Henry S. G. Henry Martha Jeanne Silas Henry, Jr Aubrey Dobby Wes Ray Morgan Barbara J. & Walker Wayne F. Lewis Robert John Forbis Dorothy Margaret Wilma Ruth Buddy W. M. Thompson Arthur Bailey John Dilly Pink Sullivan Patricia Nancy L. C. Will R. W. Miller Lois E. W. Alley J. B. Stevenson Frances Mary Lewis Rose Strecker D M. Blanton Betty Lou

Honorary Holiday Party for Mrs. Hunsaker by Thompson and Couch

Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Couch hosted a holiday party honoring Mrs. Hunsaker, with eight-person tables, high score prize to Mrs. Charles Crews, and a late dainty plate. Attendees included Mrs. Lois Miller, Lucile Miller, Miss Bula Begs Hell, Mrs. Earl Gefurth, Olethy Vaughan, Pat UpLee Lewis, Mrs. Dorothy Cocke, and many others. Hosts also listed were Mr. and Mrs. Ansel McDowell and Mr. John Herman Starr among attendees.

Clarence Monsaker Perryton Laren Thompson Orval Couch Thompson Charles Crews Bula Law Lois Lucile Miller Bula Begs Hell Margiret Gefurth Olethy Vaughan Pave Bell Dorothy Margaret Cocke Carrie Nola Campbell Pat UpLee Lewis Julia Slough Mesdames Herbert Carter Dodsonville John Herman Starr Quail W. OM. Thompson Ple. Starr Clarence Wunsaker Carroll Loran Wade Mahan Thelma Lucas

Legion Members Enjoy Humorous Program Friday

Friday evening May 19 members of the Legion and Auxiliary met for a social gathering. Mrs. S. G. Henry led the entertainment with a humor filled program including songs, tap dances, a keyhole lecture, acrobatic stunts, a monologue, and a negro character skit. About fifty attendees were served sandwiches and coffee afterward.

Legion and Auxiliary S. G. Henry Lee O'Neil Guy Clay Martha Jeanne Henry Billie Voca Brickey Betty Lou Blanton

Billy Joe Harris Honoree At Birthday Party

Billy Joe Harris celebrated his seventh birthday with a party hosted by his mother and grandmother. Guests played games then enjoyed a picnic lunch, and the honoree received many useful presents. Attending were Dorothy Riggs Betty Lou McDonald Harold Laughter Helen Del Front Barbara Besa Wilking Mrs. Will Huffman Mrs. B F P Ball and Mrs Lee Harrig.

Billy Joe Harris Dorothy Riggs Betty Lou McDonald Harold Laughter Helen del Front Barbara Besa Wilking Will Huffman B. F P. Ball Lee Harrig

Belle Letters Study Club Elects Officers

The Pella Belle Letters study club held a May meeting at Mrs. Bert Starkey home to elect officers for the coming year. Officers elected include Mrs. J. M. Stowell president and Mrs. M. J. Hogan first vice president. The club plans to disband until September 1.

Pella Letters Study Club Bert Starkey J. M. Stowell M. J. Hogan A. 3B Clark Joe Ham C. J. Fy.liott

Be Jolly Bridge Club Ends Season With Ice Course

Mrs E W Moss hosted the Be Jolly Bridge Club for the final meeting of the season on May 23. Mrs Walter Starr of Quail won high score and Mrs Bob Glenn was second. Sixteen guests enjoyed an icy dessert after games.

E. W. Moss Be Jolly Bridge Club Walter Starr Quail Bob Glenn Bedford Harrison Shamrock Fred LeDeaver Robbie Wells T. E. Ben

Queen Of Hearts Club Hosts May Breakfast

Miss Florence Phillips hosted a May breakfast for members of the Queens of Hearts Club last Saturday morning. Bridge games followed the meal with attendees including Mary Frances Templeton Quenin Weber Tone Lucas Marie Fulmer Anna June Bailey Margaret Snell Dorothy Strong Ruth Smart Pauline Coe Virginia Carry Elizabeth Fleming Leeda Jo Thompson Mayme Weir and Kostas.

Florence Phillips Queens of Hearts Club Verre Mary Frances Templeton Queinin Weber Tone Lucas Marie Fulmer Anna June Bailey Margaret Snell Cordell Dorothy Strong Ruth Smart Pauline Coe Virginia Carry Elizabeth Fleming Leeda Jo Thompson Mayme Weir Kosteas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shirley Bellows Hollis Willing Workers Club Baptist Marshall Wells Orr No Trump Club Bridge Club B. T.S Mrs. Riggs Shamrock Meet Houston Handley Country Club Mrs. Dobbs A. I. Cochran Misa Clara Castleberry W. ¥. Burden Bennett Bond Myre Clifton Tigh Desking Wella Davis Robinson Mra E. N. Lewis Lea O'Neil Florence Bobo All. Cochran Elow Alley Mer Earl Goforth Ami Mre Eo. Winn T. FE. Henge W. Y. Burden Minnie Afi Grobbe W. OR. Orr On, Wallace M. M. Kern Dun W. Harper Walter Carspell EL Castlery G. E. High Desking Wells, Jr FE W. Jones Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Couch Hunsaker Legion Belle Letters Study Club Queen of Hearts Club Suerve— Taylor
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