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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1972

Page

2

Modern Dance Group at Amarillo College Tells Panhandle Story

Two Wellington students at Amarillo College Susan Peters and Beth Peters performed in the Modern Dance Class. The program evoked the Texas Panhandle through pieces like Coyotes Pioneers and Indians Cowboys City AC Fire Wind and Dirt Sunrise on the Golden Grain Cloudburst Canyon Form ations and Wind. Director Sheila Donaghe presented the selections while pursuing doctoral work at Texas Woman's University.

City Amarillo College Big City Beth Peters Linda Benningfield Delana Guess Sharon Wickham Susan Peters Sue Duckett Wellington Sheila Donaghe Panhandle Dietitians Association Wellington High School

Zippy Potato Sticks Recipe From The Kitchen

Wash and peel six medium potatoes and cut into sticks. Toss with melted margarine or low calorie dressing and seasoning. Bake on a single layer at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and tender. Makes six servings.

Area Births List from Collingsworth and Nearby

Jerry Leon born May 21 in Collingsworth General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hobbs weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces. Lonnie Darrell born May 15 in Memphis to Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Darrell Colson weighing ten pounds seven and a half ounces. Brandon Ross born May 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tyler now of Olney weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces. Alecia Lene born May 4 in Amarillo to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor with grandparents listed across Olney Pampa Amarillo and Kelley Community.

Jerry Hobbs Jerry Leon Collingsworth General Hospital Lonnie Darrell Colson Lonnie Darrell Memphis Jack Colson Wellington T. Don Davis J.A. Burke Estelline T.T. Davis W.A. Colson Bill Tyler Olney Brandon Ross J.R. Bowen R.H. Tyler Kenneth Taylor Amarillo Alecia Lene Jimmy Terry Pampa W.C. Lewis Kelley Community Osa Black Hollis

Abra Home Demonstration Club Meeting Led by Mrs Laycock

Mrs Wayne Laycock hosted the Abra Home Demonstration Club on Friday May 12. Mrs Pat Bradley directed the meeting gave the council report and a reading To the Child who Forgot About Mothers Day. Mrs Laycock read the devotional and Mrs Wood Coleman led roll call What I Remember Most About My Mother. Refreshments served to attendees including Mrs Wood Coleman Mrs Jim Jones Mrs Edd Brown Mrs Pat Bradley Mrs Gus Gooch Mrs John Groves and the hostess.

Wayne Laycock Abra Home Demonstration Club Pat Bradley Council Laycock Wood Coleman Jim Jones Edd Brown Gus Gooch John Groves

Miss Beth Peters Fetes Bride-To-Be At May Shower

Miss Beth Peters honored at a May 16 shower hosted in Mrs. Shelton Nunnelley home with multiple hostesses. Guests included Mrs. David Peters and Mrs. Sammy Motsonbocker, registry by Miss Susan Vollee and Mrs. David Kendall, and Napkins note wedding date June 3, 1972.

Beth Peters Ronny Motsenbocker Shelton Nunnelley 8.B. Jackson John Coffee Dow Jones Jimmie Kelso Boyd Derryberry Cecil Shanks D.C. Thomason Jack Nelson Clifford Christian Ted Wheeler John Wolf T.L. Wilkerson J.E. Meadows Nunnelley Miss Peters David Peters Sammy Motsonbocker Susan Vollee David Kendall Amarillo Ronnie Ressel Dickens

Couple Honored On Anniversary In Plainview

Mr and Mrs James Richard son attended the 50th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Williams in Plainview over the weekend. A reception Sunday in the Flame Room welcomed 49 family members including 9 children spouses and all grandchildren.

James Richardson Plainview Paul Williams Wellington Dick Sweat Williams

Midway Home Demonstration Club Meeting Highlights

Mrs Joe Ferry hosts the Midway Home Demonstration Club meeting with Mrs Joe Terry as hostess. Mrs Jack Colson president led business and planned the Senior Citizen Tea. Mrs Terry delivered devotional and council report. Recreation featured a reading by Mrs Cecil Masten titled What Have I Done With This Day.

Midway Home Demonstration Club Joe Terry Jack Colson Terry Cecil Masten Charles Cason David Peters Colson Homer Holton Masten Jake Meadows R.T. Savage

Mrs Holland Named Alternate at Division 4 Convention

Mrs Dennis Holland was elected an alternate to the National convention of the American Legion at the Division 4 Convention in Lubbock. She also chaired the credentials committee. Mrs La Nell Carson of Midland was elected Division president and will take office in July. Arnold Piper of New Braunfels area is the new Division 4 Commander.

Dennis Holland The American Legion Lubbock la Nell Carson Midland Dodson Arnold Piper New Braunfels

Tiffin Youngs Entertain Relatives from Several Regions

Mr. and Mrs. Tiffin Young hosted relatives including their daughter and son and their families. Guests included Howard Fike and daughters Jeff True Shane and Renda Pike of Amarillo, W T Young of Corpus Christi, Myrtle Hough and Jamie of Lubbock, Cecil Cothrun of Pecos, and Myrtle Taylor of San Bernardino California.

Tiffin Young Howard Fike Jeff True Shane Renda Pike Amarillo W.T. Young Corpus Christi Myrtle Hough Jamie Lubbock Cecil Cothrun Pecos Myrtle Taylor San Bernardino Calif

8 Ways to Make Prowlers Prowilless Home Safety

An ad promises eight approaches to deter prowlers and capture vintage charm. It touts authentic Early American gaslights with a warm glow to welcome friends and discourage intruders. Various classic and contemporary styles are offered by Lone Star Gas and gas light centers.

Lone Star Gas

Tex Federation of Women's Clubs Holds 75th Convention in Dallas

Dallas hosted the 75th Annual Convention of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs with Mrs. B M Sims leading local representation. Awards night awarded third place in poetry to Mrs. Dennis Holland, and firsts were earned by 1924 Study Club in leadership and public affairs and by State of The Family in home life.

Dallas Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs B.M. Sims Dennis Holland Dodson Study Club

Local families enjoy Lagert Lake outing and summer work plans

Mr and Mrs Travis Lockhart and children and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Black and children spent Sunday at Lagert Lake for water skiing and a picnic. Sam Dyess recently visited with his parents the Rev and Mrs R T Dyess. A regular session student at McMurry College will work in Abilene this summer.

Travis Lockhart Jimmy Black Lagert Lake Sam Dyess R.T. Dyess McMurry College Abilene

Junior Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Prospective Member Party

The Junior Auxiliary of Collingsworth General Hospital held a briefing party at Mrs. John Wolf's home for boys and girls interested in membership, outlining the group's purpose and activities.

Collingsworth General Hospital John Wolf

Isbells Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Local Attendees

Mr and Mrs R H Isbell returned from their silver wedding anniversary for their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Horace Hallmark of Hartshorne Oklahoma on May 13. New officers will be installed June 1 with Villa Jean Cummings noted. Members and former residents attended from Hartshorne Rogers Hot Springs Little Rock Pampa Sulphur and McAlister.

R.H. Isbell Horace Hallmark Harts- Smesvin Omerhorne Oklahoma Hallmark Villa Jean Cummings Isbell Rogers Hot Springs Little Rock Ark Hartshorne Isbells McAlister Tohall Cat

Mrs Burt and Ford Visit Relatives in Apache Oklahoma

Mrs J L Burt and Mrs Jack Ford spent Sunday in Apache Oklahoma with Mrs Burt's sister in law Mrs Jess Griggs and Mrs Tom Christopher, Mrs Oliver Gee and Mrs Bill Bobo.

J.L. Burt Jack Ford Apache Oklahoma

Heat backup tips for power outages at home

A power failure disrupts home heating and a circulating electric pump moves water in the hot water system. Turn off the pump and open the flow valve to circulate warm water. Use a fireplace or gas stove as heat sources, close off other rooms, and keep the family in one warm room.

Good Neighbors Name Secretary

Mrs R L Haines was elected secretary-treasurer of the Good Neighbors Club for the remainder of the year at a Friday meeting on May 19. Mrs Coy Vaughan hosted and led the business session. Mrs Karnes will succeed Mrs Robert Barjenbruch who resigned.

R.L. Haines Good Neighbors Club Coy Vaughan Karnes Robert Barjenbruch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Laycock Abra Lucy Bloodsworth Spur Albert Motsenbecker Gould Clovis Young Lamesa Oscar Young Willie Taw Young Henry Ogletree John Healdton Mrs Joe Ferry Mrs. Holland Diamond Jubilee Singers TFWC Christine Gentry Sims Harold Green Tahoka Junior Hospital Auxiliary Cindy Seale Sharon Pipins Vickie Reynolds Pam Lynch Debbie Brinkley Yolanda Bueno Lucinda Aguilar Ricky Norman Robert Wolf Steve Hartman Edith Black Cheryl Spillman LaNell Minatrea Sue Wolf Kenneth Porter Pam Vines Paula Riker Tom Nash Travis Cummings Sulphur Good Neighbors Ben Wilhelm Ray Club Glenda Riker Ethel Britton J.M. Stowell Wilhelm Ralph Ball Grady van Pelt Willie Smith Merritt James 0.A. Kiker Glenda Kiker Vatican St. Peter Jesus Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Pat Burke High’s Florists Abilene, Texas Alliene Shanks West Av Adv
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