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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1963

Page

2

Stephens College Grants Degrees in 130th Commencement

Lynda Orr received the Associate in Arts degree at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri as part of a 675-student 130th graduating class. The ceremony included Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Dance Theatre Arts and Fashion for 20 women, with Honors Convocation, athletic demonstrations, plays, fashion shows, and a Commencement Ball. Baccalaureate services featured Bishop Ned Cole of Christ Church Cathedral St Louis.

Columbia Lyndia Dyane Orr Stephens College James Milton Orr Calhart Street Stephens Ned Cole Christ Church Cathedral St. Louis Stephens Symphny Orchestra

Quail FHA Elects New Officers

Quail Future Homemakers Chapter met Tuesday May 21 to elect officers for the coming year. New officers include Lonetta Neeley president Jackie De Pauw first vice president Jame Baggett second vice president Janice Pitts third vice president Agatha Wright fourth vice president Patricia Kim bro pianist Nancy Emmert fifth vice president Patricia Kimbro recording secretary Margie Kennedy corresponding secretary Linda Sue Peters treasurer Barbara Atkinson parliamentarian Dianne Moseley historian Mary Conner sergeant of arms. New officers will be installed at the start of the next school year.

Quail Future Homemakers Lonetta Neeley Jackie DePauw Jame Baggett Janice Pitts Agatha Wright Patricia Kimbro Nancy Emmert Margie Kennedy Linda Sue Petera Barbara Atkinson Dianne Moseley Mary Conner

Mrs. David Peters Has Homemakers

The Wellington Homemakers Home Demonstration Club met on May 23 at Mrs. David Peters home. President Ralph Coburn led the business session and Mrs Peters gave the devotional. Mrs. Robert Barten bruch demonstrated refinishing furniture. Refreshments were served to club members and visitors included Mrs. T. C. Fike, Mrs. George Patterson, and Jeney Morrow. The next meeting is set for June 13 at Mrs. Jack Colsons home with a program on dental care.

Wellington Jeney Morrow Jack Colson

Ti-i-ca Civic Club Elects New Officers At Picnic

On Thursday May 28 the Ti-i-ca Civic and Social Club met at Ellison Park for a picnic. Outgoing president Vicki Glenn led the business meeting. New officers elected include Carol Tain president Aleta Owens vice president Karen Richardson secretary treasurer Jan Glenn reporter Jan Lindsey parliamentarian Anna Kay Kelso historian. About twenty five members attended and senior members received graduation gifts.

Ti-ica Civic and Social Club Ellison Park Vicki Glenn Carol Tain Aleta Owens Karen Richardson Jan Glenn Jan Lindsey Anna Kay Kelso

Malecaln Seale's Daughter Born in St Josephs

Mr and Mrs Malecaln Seale of Loco are the parents of a daughter Margaret Ann born May 18 in St Josephs Elognital. She weighed six pounds seven ounces.

Family Gathers in Powell Home

Mrs J L Williams of Chil dress visits in daughter D C Powell home. Weekend visitors include her brothers and sisters from Childress Pampa Hedley Quitaque Shamrock plus families.

Powell Home J. L. Williams Childress D. C. Powell Powell J. K. Williams B. V. Brummett George Croftland Pampa W. C. Foster T. ‘C. Foster Hedley

Belles Lettres Closes Year in May Salad Supper

The Belles Lettres Club met May 21 at Mrs. Zook Thomas's home for a salad supper hosted by Mrs. Bryan Denley. Members, plus husbands as guests, played forty-two and viewed a film on Color. A brief business session closed the club year with a final serving to attending couples.

Belles Lettres Club Zook Thomas Bryan Denley Thomas Charles Cason Jr Bryan Denjey Bob Hightower Witton Ketchum Dick Richards Jim Wood Dudley Phipps Thomas and Nancy

Wellington Federated Music Club Year Ends

The Wellington Federated Music Club met at Mrs. L W Wells home May 21 with a salad supper. Plans for the coming year were set, electing Mrs Hiram Cudd president and Mrs Richard Nall vice president. Proposals include supporting the Wellington Band fund, annual awards for county school musicians, and honoring a standout youth. Members attending listed.

Wellington Federated Music Club L. W. Wells Hiram Cudd Richard Nall Billy Mac Sims Wellington Band Fund Wellington Mmes Wm. Bartenbruch Davis Edens John Harper B. M. Sims Orville Vaughan Velman

Weekend Visitors And Graduates Among Local Families

Sunday guests at the Carroll Blevins home included Cecil Vaughan of Altus and Roy Willingham of Irving, with Mrs. Willingham the Blevins sister. Fredda Bourland, Texas Woman’s University student, stays with her parents before summer school. Jamie Ross plans a summer at home after Clarendon high school graduation. Billye Evelyn Lowe, Baylor student, also spends summer at home. Warren Carter escorted his mother Alva Carter to San Jon New Mexico to attend grandchildren’s graduation. Mrs. Carter’s home is in Atilene.

Carroll Blevins Cecil Vaughan Altus Roy Willingham Irving Baylor University Waco Jim Lowe Warren Carter Alva Carter San Jon N.M Jack Carter

Quail WMU Anniversary Event Marks 75 Years

Women of the Quail Baptist Church observed the 75th anniversary of the WMU of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday May 21. Participants wore 75 year era dresses and decorations reflected the period. Attendees included Mmes Roy Peggram John Bishop Grover Pettitt Pat OHair Dock Johnson Charles Cason Charlie Starkey Miss Jennie Ann Kennedy Penny Morgan and James Fletcher. Terry Adams returned home May 24 after Navy discharge and he and his wife Sherry Smith with their two children stayed visiting in Bovina with his parents.

Quail Terry Adams Navy Sherry Smith Bovina

Open House Tuesday Honors Mrs. Montague on 80th Birthday

Mrs. R. S. Montague received a surprise open house Tuesday May 28 to celebrate her eightieth birthday. Her son and daughter-in-law from Woodbridge Virginia joined relatives and friends, with hosts including Mrs. Marie Bull and several Montague family members in attendance.

R. S. Montague R. 5. Montague Montague N. 5 Woodbridge Marie Bull Jake Leach B. A. Bledsoe Montague, Jr

Mrs. A M Saunders Takes District Deputy Post

Mrs. A M Saunders was named District Deputy President of District 5 of the Rebekah Lodge serving Collingsworth Hall Donley and Wheeler counties. She received commission at the 69th session in Houston after being selected by Ellen Kretzmire of Pam pa Texas Rebekah Assembly.

A. M. Saunders Rebekah Lodge Collingsworth Hall Donley Wheeler Rebekah Assembly Houston Saunders Ellen Kretzmire Pampa Rebekah Assembly of Texas Rebekah Assembly of Texas. At That Time, Mrs. Saunders Francis Roberts

GA to Honor Queens Sunday at First Baptist Church

The Girls' Auxiliary of First Baptist Church plans their annual coronation Sunday during the evening worship hours in the church auditorium. Mrs. Dee Burba will direct. The service marks the Golden Anniversary with the theme The Royal Diadem. Four girls Rhonda Cason Vickie Wade Elaine Karnes and Kathy Kiker will be honored as queens. About ten other girls will be recognized for maiden, lady-in-waiting, and related achievements.

First Baptist Church Dee Burba Girls’ Auxiliary Rhonda Cason Charles Cason Jr Vickie Wade J. B. Wade Elaine Karnes Leonard Karnes Kathy Kiker Melvin Kiker

Good Neighbor Club Hosts Meeting and Service

The Good Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Eugene Bawcom's home on Friday May 24 with Mrs. Tony Layton presenting the program. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Clubb Mrs. Bill Smith Mrs. C A Wilbur Mrs. Robert Karnes Mrs. C E Roberta Paul Hardy Mrs. Bawcom and Barbara Will ar. Mrs G W Latte learned her grandson Jim my Lane a Texas Tech junior is ill but hopes to finish the term. Mrs Don Crawford and baby of Irving visited Mr and Mrs A L Elliott before and after.

Good Neighbor Club Eugene Bawcom Tony Layton Mmes Ray Clubb Bill Smith C. A. Wilbur Robert Karnes C. E. Roberta Paul Hardy Bawcom Vey Vaughan Barbara Wilar G. W. Latte Jimmy Lane Texas Tech Don Crawford Baby Irving A. L. Elliott

Missionary Circles Hold Programs at Several Homes

Religious circles met at multiple homes on Monday May 27 to conduct circle programs. Leaders included Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Lynn with participants: Mrs. Coy Vaughan, R. W. Brantley, Doshia Dix, Lloyd Holloway, Henry Davidson, J. L. Burt, L. Porter, Eugene Brewer, Noble Murray, Ruth Wyrick, John Nash, S. R. Davis, Bruce Hite, Mrs. Jens Cook, Mrs. Charles Cason Jr, and Ocie Scott.

Hazel Craighead M.L Lynn Henry Davidson J. L. Burt Kr, L. Porter Eugene Brewer Noble Murray Wenna Ann Fort Cirle Henry Stall Circle Ruth Wyrick John Nash Bruce Hite Jens Cook Charles Cason Jr J. K. Porter Ocie Scott Porter

Wellington School graduation sparks local gathering

The Virginia McKay Circle met to discuss plans and jokes as Mr Phippa Jim and others attended the Wellington school commencement. Attendees included Leon Hartman Olen Lowe and Mrs Er Sature. Billy Wi was set to graduate soon in a lively, communal event.

Virginia -McKay Phippa Jim Wellington Billy Wi

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Lynda Orr Quail Fha By Linda Sue Peters Mrs David Peters Carol Blain Ti-i-ca Belles Lettres Quail News Quail Wmu Strong A.M. Sauriders Rebek Mrs. A, M.saunders Mrs. Bawcom Bisque 9Th Street Kelvinator American Motors Rambler Sullivan Estelle Freeland Circle Scott Og Leader Ain’ Sista Tof King Sparkiniat Leon ‘Hartman Olen Lowe Mattie Garner Nettie Green Rexall Richard Dorothy Gray Colgate Tooth Belmont Parsons Drug Southwest Corner Square
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