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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1971

Page

2

July Wedding Plans For Regina Ferguson and William Richards

Regina Juandola Ferguson and William Q. Richards plan a July 18 wedding at First United Methodist Church in Paducah. Announcement is from the bride elect’s mother Mrs. Tom William Ferguson of Wellington. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Richards of Paducah. Ferguson and Richards hold degrees from North Texas State University and Texas A&M University respectively.

Regina Ferguson William Richards First United Methodist Church

Juniors Seniors Banquet Recalls Tahitian Holiday Theme

The Welling ton High School junior class hosted the 1971 seniors for an annual banquet at Burn Handley Community Center on May 15. Guests entered a tropical setting and received leis as honors. Speakers included junior president Joey Manuel and senior president David Hodges. a 7-foot Tiki replica spoke in multiple voices recalling memories.

Wellington High School Burn Handley Community Center Benny Stallings Joey Manuel David Hodges Tiki Kathryn Scott Denny Carter Leigh Nall Mary Saied Carole Cochran Carey Lewis Sandra McGill Kenny Black Reece Bowen Roger Browning Tommy Campbell Tim Cates Sammy Coffee Keith Derryberry Barry Farris Terry Fincher Lynn Fulcher Danny Gray Andy Gonzales Ted Harris Carlos Hatch Keith Hooper Mark Killian Brad Kopp Johnny Lemons Jerry Lewis Keith Martin Teddy McLain Randy Motsenbocker Lindy Norman Stan Parker Kim Patrick John Pendergraft Jackie Pendleton Eddie Popwell Bobby Saied Oran Saip Alfred Saldana Mark Strickland Rodney White Wayne Whitten Cecil Wiles Mike Berry

TFWC Names Mrs. B. M. Sims

Mrs. B M Sims was elected to the Diamond Jubilee Music Committee at the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Diamond Jubilee gathering in Fort Worth. She sang in solo and ensemble numbers and will help coordinate music for events during the 75th Convention next year.

Mey B. M. Sime Theange Texas Federation of Women's Clate Worth Gitte Sims

McLains Honor Senior Boys Breakfast Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Glenn McLain hosted a breakfast for the senior class at the Heritage Room of the Welington State Bank on Saturday May 15. Ted McLain was honored with table decorations and a red carnation centerpiece. Shamrock Comanche District Scout Executive Dave Agnew helped prepare the meal. numerous students and sponsors attended.

Glenn McLain Heritage Wellington State Bank Ted Dave Agnew Shamrock Comanche Kenny Black Reece Bowen Roger Browning Tim Cates Sammy Coffee Keith Derryberry Barry Farris Terry Fincher Lynn Fulcher Danny Gray Andy Gonsales Carlos Hatch David Hodges Pat Hollowell Jerry Lewis Keith Mastin Ted McLain Randy Motsenbacker Linday Norman Stan Parker Jackie Pendleton Eddie Popwell Bobby Saied Alfred Saldina Mark Strickland Rodney White Wayne Whitten Jolene Groves Billy R. Long Jim Forrester Charles Floyd

Tea Given for Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens were honored at a Thursday tea on May 20 hosted annually by the Home Demonstration Council. The oldest woman was Mrs. J.G. Gardner at 86, and the oldest man was /. 5. Stevenson at 82. Mrs. C.R. Barnett was the mother with seven children. Rev. Roy Collins Jr. spoke, and music was by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fielding of Quail. Haskell Manuel presided.

Home Demonstration Council J.G. Gardner Stevenson C.R. Barnett Roy Collins, Jr Paul Fielding Quail Haskell Manuel

Mrs. Carter Hosts Coffee for Belles Lettres Club

Mrs. Lynn Carter entertained the Belles Lettres Club Saturday morning at her Wellington area home. The group assists her special education class at Wellington Elementary School with organ music and a served coffee table, attended by Mrs. F. A. Hatch and others.

Lynn Carter Belles Lettres Club Wellington F. A. Hatch A.B. Clark Bill Harbin Raymond Dyess Joe Thompson Coy Vaughan Jim Wood E.F. Bartlett Bob Hightower

Church youth work outlined by Chris Hubbard at Naomi Class

Chris Hubbard, associational youth director, spoke to the Naomi Class at First Baptist Church detailing a program across Haskell Knox Fisher and Jones counties. He described River Ministry with 38 churches and 1,500 youths, Coffee-house efforts in Stamford, Soul Sessions for 1,200 youths, and the River Ministry alongside summer inter church recreation and monthly youth rallies.

First Baptist Church Chris Hubbard Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Double Mountain Area Baptist Association Texas Baptist Convention David Groves West Texas State University Hubbard Haskell Knox Fisher Jones Rio Grande Stamford

Susan McDonald and John Ford III to Wed in Commerce

The engagement of Susan Berri McDonald to John Joseph Ford II is announced by their parents. Susan, a rising East Texas State University graduate and Beta Sigma Phi president, will marry John, a Greenville Junior High coach and teacher, on Saturday August 21 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Commerce.

Susan McDonald John Ford III Commerce W.H. MacDonald Brazos Hobbs New Mexico Susan Berri John Joseph Ford Greenville Graham Street North Texas State University Denton Phi Kappa Theta Gamma Theta Upsilon Professional Geographical Fraternity Newman Club Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Abra Home Demonstration Club Meets at Gooch Home

Mrs Guss Gooch hosted the Abra Home Demonstration Club on Friday May 22 with Mrs W R Breeding presiding. Members gathered for a business session and to receive yard stick holder materials while guests included Mrs Leta Hill and Mrs Gussie Cornell.

Abra Home Demonstration Club Guss Gooch W.R. Breeding Pat Bradley Breeding Wood Coleman Leta Hill Gussie Cornell Phoenix Arizona

Dodson Couple Hosts Clancy Grandsons

Reverend and Mrs. Howard Smith of Dodson welcomed three grandsons Jay Mickey and Jody children of Mr and Mrs John Henry Clancy of Amarillo The visit included an extended stay by Jay Clancy who remained longer than his brothers.

Howard Smith Dodson Jay Mickey Jody John Henry Clancy Amarillo Jay Clancy

Mrs Vaughan Hosts Neighbor Club Meeting

The Home of Ma Coy Enghee hosted the Neighbor Club gathering Friday with Ma Earl Alexander presiding. Ray Chubb delivered the secretary treasurer report while a skit on surfing by Leonard Karnes and Elaine Karnes entertained. Mrs Karnes shared nursing studies at Texas Woman's University.

Coyenghee Neighbor Club Agai Earl Alexander Posit Dix Ray Chubb Leonard Karnes Rae Elaine Karnes Alexander Nell Cook Paul Hardy Willie Smith Tom Parker Bob Stephenson Clubb Dix Karnes R.L. Karnes Vaughan

Breakfast Honors Wellington Senior Girls

Wellington State Bank heritage room hosted a May 19 breakfast for the Wellington Senior Class led by Betsy Castleberry. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Bobo Castleberry with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McLain assisting.

Wellington Wellington State Bank Bobo Castleberry Glenn McLain Betsy Castleberry

Engagement of Barbara Vines and James Earl Parker Announced

Mr and Mrs Loyd Vince of 1550 Graham Street announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Jean to James Earl Parker of Shamrock. Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs Earl Parker of 1304 Fort Worth. The couple plan a late June wedding. Barbara Jean Vines completed a one year business course at Clarendon Junior College and is Wellington High School graduate with scholarships. Parker is a Quail High School graduate employed by Coca Cola Bottling Co in Shamrock.

Loyd Vince Graham Street Barbara Jean James Earl Parker Shamrock Earl Parker Worth Street Miss Vines Clarendon Junior College Wellington High School Quail High School Coca Cola Bottling Co

Shower honors Elizabeth English of Childress

Miss Elizabeth English of Childress bride elect of Gary Thomas was honored at a Friday evening shower May 21 at the home of Mrs. Billy Gene Williams. Other hostesses were Mrs. Pete Scott, Mrs. Della Aguilar, Mrs. Lanie Harrison, Mrs. Milford Harris, Mrs. Simon Cantu, and Mrs. RB Lucas.

Elizabeth English Childress Gary Thomas Billy Gene Williams Pete Scott Della Aguilar Lanie Harrison Milford Harris Simon Cantu RB. Lucas Mr. Williams Miss English Frank English Sam Thomas Joan Thomas Harrison Harris Mrs. Lucas

Children Honor Mrs Crownover on Mother's Day

Mrs. W R Crownover of Dodson hosted five of her children including B W Tabor Thurman Crownover and Kenneth Hudson with several spouses and relatives from Dodson Altus Spokane and Canyon. Grandchildren and great grandchildren attended with family friends and a festive table setting described.

W.R. Crownover Dodson B.W. Tabor Thurman Crownover Kenneth Hudson Clovis Castle Altus 5 Jack Cownover Longview Ray Crownover Spokane Washington

Party Honors Mrs Beard on Her 78th Birthday

Mrs Nina Beard was honored Tuesday afternoon May 8 at her home with a surprise party for her 78th birthday. Guests included Mrs A Bell Mrs Sandown Smith Mr M C Cleveland Mrs Byron Cleveland Mrs W E Long Mrs Ozro Barrett Mr and Mrs Marvin Garrison Joe Beard Roland Mayhugh Russell Hill and the honoree Mrs Beard.

Nina Beard Beard A. ¥. Bell Sandown Smith M.C. Cleveland Byron Cleveland W.E. Long Ozro Barrett

Jackie Needham Weds Jill Donnell in Dumas Ceremony

Miss Jill Donnell and Jackie Lynn Needham wed at First Presbyterian Church in Dumas with Rev. Charlie Harris officiating. The ceremony featured daisies and white stock decorations, a candlelit chapel, and a reception hosted by the Donnell couple’s families.

Jackie Needham Jill Donnell Dumas First Presbyterian Church Jackie Lynn Needham Curtis Drive Amarillo Charlie Harris First Christian Church L.O. Donnell Bailey Jack Needham Childress Wellington Donnie Anderson Denton Kelly Jones San Angelo Don Jones Cynthia Gollihugh Kevin Needham Joe Wood Dickie Jones Chip Bridges Lima Ohio Kenny Brown Charlie Brooks

Mrs Bowling Hosts HDC Demonstration Club Meeting

Mrs Esther Bowling entertained the Dodson Home Demonstration Club on Tuesday May 11 with a business session led by Mr Don Dennis and a pattern fitting demonstration by Mr Thurman Crownover and Mrs Bowling. Mrs Herb Redeker presented the council report and Mr C E Hightower described a trip to the District 1 THDA meeting in Booker. Refreshments served to several members. Israel has about 300 movie theaters.

Dodson Home Esther Bowling Don Dennis Thurman Crownover Bowling Herb Redeker C.E. Hightower Booker Wayne Reynolds Redeker Dennis Hightower Crownover

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Miss Ferguson Texas Agm University Egina Ferguson Ronnie Pennon Rosemary Popwell Kenneth Porter Steve Rogers Teddy Lango Ann Smith Ray Shrubs Kenny Stallings Coszette Seitz Patricia Seale Charles Taylor Dale Thomas Doris Tingle Danny Waters Sue McCutcheon Thayne Amonett E.W. Clement Don van Pelt Bob McAlister Don Lacy Raymond Hodges W.E. Franks Ball Long P. M. Scott Louis Graham Barbara Williamson Joline Groves Bill Wilson Clinton Norman Lonnie Roberson Beth Bourland Philip Phillater C.l.wates Rodney Myrick Richard Nall Billy Mac Sims V.K. Ore, Jr J.B. Killian N Taylor Jones Singley TFWC B. M. Sims McLains Mrs. Carter Susan Berri McDonald Mrs. Guss Gooch W.F. Harbin Ernest Maxwell John Nash Silas Crawford Harbin Spurgeon Morgan T.B. Wilkins Jack Lowry Rufus Sweat Ben Wilhelm A.A. McQueary H.A. Kendrick C.t. Hubbard Chas, Cason, Sr Ray Clubb Cicero Gulley Groves Mig. C.H. Caperton Claude Caperton Gail Lynn Los Angeles Area Mrs. Vaughan Betsy Loraine Armstrong Linda Belew Becky Burba Debbie Carson Glenda Chandler Duncan Paulette Cole Linda Gonales Lena Hall Debbie Neeley Denize Mitchell Linda Orr Beth Peters Susan Peters Kathy Scott Doris Simpson Cathy Singley Bessie Sterling Phyllis Thomas Barbara Wilbur Barbara Vines Barbara Jean Vines Mrs. Crownover Dick Pendleton Jess Moore Nancy Magre Wheeler Bonnie Gold Melinda and Anjani Canyon W.F. Vaughan Dallas Mr. Wayne Cook Mrs. Beard Mrs. Donnell WTSU Needham Sunray High School Kevin Donald White Larry Gollilough Cynthia Nellie Gibson C. 5. Needham Marie Black Pam Black Jackie Lynn Mrs. Bowling HDC Israel Strong's Flowers
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