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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2001
Page
6
Wellington Lions Club held a hamburger cookout at Ellison Park on September 3. A storm with heavy rain, lightning and strong winds arrived but the group endured. Guests and members enjoyed ice cream and desserts after on site cooking by James Ammons and Gary Starkey.
The Pioneer Singers will present a musical program at the Wellington Care Center on Saturday September 15 at 6 30 p m Residents and family are invited The center hosts activities including meetings exercises art and Bible study with volunteers and visiting guests throughout the week including a Peanut Festival parade entry discussed at the family council meeting led by Betty Langford.
The annual Ogletree reunion convened Sept 1 2 at the Holiday Inn in Amarillo. Edna Lewis Young descendants formed the largest attendance with multiple generations from Texas Oklahoma and Florida. Memorials were sent to Harrington Cancer and Quail Cemetery association. Benny Quesenberry will host next year’s event.
Ben and Melanie Holcomb announce the birth of their son John Michael in Wellington. He was born Wednesday September 5, 2001 at 6 18 am at Childress Regional Medical Center weighing eight pounds 12 1 2 ounces and 21 1 2 inches long. Grandparents are Charles R Dick Pendleton and Margaret Pendleton of Wellington and Laura Geneva Holcomb of Plano and the late J T Bus Holcomb. Brothers include Brad Holcomb of Lubbock, Tanner Jeffrey and Zachary Jeffrey.
A compiled list shows numerous individuals linked to cities including Amarillo Wellington and Fort Worth with multiple surnames such as Campbell Carter Cardwell and Carter. The roster mentions towns like Dodson Shamrock and Quail and includes addresses or affiliations in Texas Oklahoma Florida Tennessee and Germany.
Dorothy Phillips was honored on her 81st birthday at her daughter Brenda Barton’s home on Sunday September 9, 2001. Family from seven generations attended, with hosting by all seven children and multiple relatives from Mineral Wells Burkburnett Wichita Falls Snyder and other Texas towns. A Sunflower cake by Dorothy Stadelman marked the milestone as photos were taken and well wishes shared.
The Collingsworth County Art League held its annual fall luncheon at the Rocket House on Thursday September 6. Joanna Gartin showcased original paintings in oil acrylic and watercolor and shared her art studies. Guests registered for a Gartin painting won by Willie Faye Patrick. a Q&A followed, then a brief business meeting to oversee the Art Center for one year.
Monday to Friday meals listed with daily main dishes including chicken fried steak ham beef loaf fried chicken lasagna. Each day comes with sides such as vegetables fruit or dessert and milk or oleo. Menu dates span September 17 to 21 2001.
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