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The Wellington Leader
(Wellington, Texas) 2 Jan 1930, Thu Jim Richards and Miss Jewel Moore Married Recently Ceremony is Performed On Christmas Day at Frederick, Okla. Jim Richards, manager of the Allen-Figh Motor Company in Wellington, and Miss Jewel Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Moore of this city, were united in marriage December 25 at Frederick, Oklahoma. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Stigler, pastor of the Baptist Church of that city. The bride is quite well known in Wellington where she has always been a prominent member of the younger set. She was graduated from Wellington Hich School in 1925, and later attended John Tarleton College at Stephenville from which institution she was graduated with honors. She has been teaching school locally since she completed her college education. The groom is the son of G.M. Richards of Wellington. He has made his home in this city for the past three years, since moving to this place to take over the Allen-Figh managment. Before coming to Wellington, Mr. Richards was employed for seven years by the Clarendon Motor Company, Ford dealers in that city. He is a graduate of Clarendon High School and later studied in Clarendon College. Mr. and Mrs. Richards will make their home in
Wellington where their friends wish them abundant
happiness and success. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu To the Christian people of Wellington and those of the
Chamber of Commerce we wish to express our thanks as
prisoners of your jail for the many nice things that were
sent us for Christmas, and especially the cake that Mrs.
Jack Harrison sent us. We want to thank the Nazarene
people and the Baptist people for the prayer services
that they held here in jail for us. The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
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Jan 1930, Thu Bride is Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. I.A. Smith of
Slaton. The Bride was graduated from the Wellington High School in 1928 and attended school at the West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon for one year. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rodgers who live near Wellington. He secured his education in the local schools and is well known to the people of Wellington. At present time he is employed by the City Laundry. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers visited with friends in Spur. They will make their home in Wellington. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu Securing $80 in money during his short visit at the Chas. D. Slay store in North Wellington, a bold negro bandit successfully enacted a hold-up last Monday night. Mr. Slay was in the rear of the building at the time when the hold-up occurred, and the negro entered the store when Clyde Brown, employee, was in the store alone. He covered Mr. Brown with a pistol and took $80 from the cash register before leaving the store. He has not as yet been apprehended. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu We wish to express our thanks and our gratitude to the many people who came to our assistance during the recent illness and death of our father J.J. Shaw. Especially do we appreciate the beautiful floral tributes. We deeply appreciate each kind word and each thoughtful deed which helped ot lighten our burden. That God may bless each of you is our constant prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Shaw _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu Woodmen Circle Officers Elected For 1930 The Woodman Circle, on December 27th, elected the following officers for 1930: Guardian, Mrs. J.M. Shields; Adviser, Mrs. T.L. Reed; Attendant, Miss J.C. Dean; Musician, Mrs. Ollie Raburn; Outer Sentinel, Mrs. Arthur Hudson; Inner Sentinel, Mrs. J.A. Leach; Banker, Mrs. E.B. Haralson; Past Guardian, Mrs. Wade Arnold. On January 10 the organization will meet at the home of Mrs. Arnold to install its new officers and to attend to regular business. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu A family reunion was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman King in Dodsonville Christmas day. The following were present: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Alexander of Childress, children present, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Jeffries and son Tommie of Childress, Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Hollis and sons of Magnum, Mr. and Mrs. R.Q. Smith of Fort Worth, Mrs. Henry Dial of San Angelo, and small son Max, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Holler and daughters Misses Lillian and Maurine Holler of Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Alexander of Hollis, Spooks Alexander of Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Hunt and son Raymond and daughters Misses Dorothy and Bessie Hunt of Wellington and the host and hostesses Mr. and Mrs. Herman King and family. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu Woods Goforth and Miss Pearl Webb were united in marriage during the Christmas holidays at Sudan, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Webb, parents of the bride. Miss Webb formerly lived in this county before her parents moved to Sudan and is known to many people here. The groom is the son of Mrs. N.E. Freemaster who reside in this county and he is well known to the people of his section. Mr. and Mrs. Goforth plan to make their future home at Quail. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu Benny Atkins, porter at the Ritz Theater, died Christmas day from pneumonia, and was buried in the Wellington cemetery Monday afternoon of this week. Flowers from a number of Wellington people were sent to his funeral, and his relatives from Dallas and Shreveport were in attendance at the funeral. Benny was one of the best known negros in Wellington. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 2
Jan 1930, Thu Mrs. Jewel Nowlin was married Christmas day at Chickasha to W.W. Clark of Shamrock. The ceremony was solemnized at the First Baptist Church in that city by Rev. J.W. Bruner. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Clark made a trip to Oklahoma City, Enid and Lindsey, after which they returned to Shamrock where they will make their home. They were accompanied to Chickasha by Reece Nowlin and Lexie Dell Gillespie. Mrs. Nowlin is well known to Wellington people, having been employed here for the past three years in the Little Mercantile store, and having resided in this county for a number of years. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 9
Jan 1930, Thu Christmas day was a very happy occasion for a large number of relatives of J.S. Dorn at the family home in Wellington. Mrs. J.S. Dorn conceived the happy idea several days before Christmas of having Christmas Day spent at her home in a reunion of brothers and sisters and their children, in honor of and for the especial pleasure of her father, A.S. Reynolds of Esto, Florida. The father and most of the family connections were present, and the day was happily spent in interesting conversation, songs, prayers and spiritual talks. Forty people enjoyed the two turkeys, three chickens, and all relished accessories. The elder Reynolds has been a preacher in the Church of Christ for more than 56 years and has two sons who are Chrisitan preachers. They are W.F. Reynolds of Dublin and O.M. Reynolds of Weatherford. At the ripe age of almost 77, the father is still quite active in body , mind, and able to work and preach very acceptable. The following were in attendance at the reunion: A.S. Reynolds of Esto, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Reynolds and four children of Lelia Lake; Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Reynolds and daughter of Iowa Park; Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Reynolds, two sons, their wives and two children of Hollis; Carrie Reynolds of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Reynolds and three children of Weatherford; Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Dorn and two children of Wellington; John Reynolds and two children of Childress; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morrison and two children of Clarendon; A.A. Reynolds of Chicago. These relatives make a total of forty, as follows; nine children, eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter were not present. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 9
Jan 1930, Thu Billie Gene Hays, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hays died January 5 at the age of 5 days, having been born December 31, 1929. Interment was made here with Ray Goodson in charge of burial arrangements. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Wellington Leader (Wellington, Texas) 21
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