Farm Sign-Up Extended to June 10 1936
County agent reports from the State Soil Conservation Board that final sign-up for worksheets in Texas is extended to June 10, 1936. Chairman A L Smith says flexibility and weather losses justify extra time. producers should contact their committee or county agent to file worksheets now. No further extension will be granted.
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State Soil Conservation Board
Texas
A. L. Smith
State Committee
State Board
Presbytery Auxiliary Observes Birthday at First Presbyterian
The annual auxiliary birthday event at First Presbyterian Church was led by Mrs. John B. Hunt with Mrs. John Reddy presiding. Devotional by Mrs. Hunt, talks on Montreat Kerrville and Cedar Canyon, a duet Ivory Palaces, centennial decorations, star cake and punch social in the basement. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Stallings, the Loved Austin, and many members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
John B. Hunt
John Reddy
Hunt
E. M. Stallings
Montreat
Elizabeth Bellah
Kerrville
Paul Donald
Cedar Canyon
Lester Long
Dorothy Spain
Charlie Donald
J. A. Wallender
Ivory Palaces
Susette Meyer
W. W. Philley
A. L. Love
Austin
J. W. Reddy
S. W. Heard
W. M
Mary Joe Worley
James Edward Anderson
Holt
Spain
Kenneth Reddy
Paul Donald, Jr
Ruth Mary Anderson
Duncan
Oklahoma
Marguerite and
Jeannine Lee
Helen Beth Worley
David Worley
Marjorie Stallings
Bowie High Bandjoins Trophy Contest at Abilene
Bowie High School band members shown with their 28 inch trophy from a Hardin Simmons University sponsored contest in Abilene. They earned second honors in class B based on school enrollment. The photo lists players and roles across four rows with director George Rucker and captain Margaret Cady among the participants.
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Bowie High School
Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University
Recognition of County's Centennial Baby Closes Out
Bowie Lions Club sponsors a recognition drive for Montague County's Centennial Baby. Bowie merchants donate gifts for the first baby born on or after June 6 the Exposition opens. Entries must reach Lions Secretary M A Bryan by June 20 with doctor certified proof including baby's name sex birth date time and parental details.
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Bowie Lions Club
Montague County
Bowie
M. A. Bryan
Mrs. R. H. King Dies After Brief Illness
Funeral services held in Jacksboro for Mrs. R. H. King who died Tuesday night after a short illness and paralysis. Born November 8, 1868 in Texas, she married R. H. King in 1886. Survived by husband, mother, four sons Will Bowie Roy Petrolia Dewey Dallas, five daughters Beuler Homes Marlow Winnie Mayer Hattie Pepper Louella Presley Irene Woodward, and many grandchildren.
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R. H. King
Jacksboro
Bowie
J. A. Burgess
Will King
Roy King
Petrolia
Dewey King
Dallas
Raygon King
Vernon
Beuler Homes
Marlow
Okla
Winnie Mayer
Electra
Hattie Pepper
Wichita Falls
Louella Presley
Irene Woodward
Auto Associate Store Opens in Western Union Office
A Western Auto Associate Store will open in the Western Union Telegraph office on South Mason Street on Saturday May 30. The store, run in connection with Western Union, will be operated by Medley and Yager and will display auto parts and accessories. A simplex machine installed this week serves telegraph cities nationwide.
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Western Auto Associate
Western Union
South Mason Street
Medley and Yager
Salona 4-H Club reports May meeting and plans
The Salona Home Demonstration Club met May 19 with Mrs. Claude McKenney. Plans discussed for raising funds to send a delegate to the Short Course. Miss Ruth Farquhar demonstrated bed preparation for the sick. After business, cake and soda were served to members and guests. The next meeting is Tuesday June 2 with Mrs. Clyde Shaw. all members are urged to attend.
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Salona Home Demonstration Club
Claude McKenney
Ruth Farquhar
McKenny
Kerr
Allen
Luna
Richardson
Wells
Tidwell
Hays
McDonald
Hattie Williams
Ruth McKee
John McKee
Clyde Shaw
Ruth Mary Anderson Visits Duncan Hosts
Little Ruth Mary Anderson of Duncan Oklahoma is the guest of Mr and Mrs John B Hunt during a short stay at their home with the family.
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Ruth Mary Anderson
Duncan, Oklahoma
John B. Hunt
Bowie Soft Ball League Opens With High Spirits
The Bowie Soft Ball league opened Monday with a band, notable participants, and the first games. Lions Club lost 14 to 5 to Bowie Grocery in the National League while Bob's Hardwater Boys edged Baptist All-Stars 27 to 25.
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Bowie
Inez Rudy
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
F. M.paire
Lions Club
Bob’s Hardwater Boys
Baptist All-Stars
Prairie Branch
Smith’s Buckaroos
Jackson’s Jacks
Brown’s
No-Stars
National League
Lion’s Club
Smith’s
Buckaroos
Fort Worth visitors show up for Sunday reception
Mrs. Brooks Moore Mrs. C. M. Owen and Warren Mitchell all of Fort Worth visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Heard.
Bowie High School Grants Largest Graduation Class
Judge John Speer delivered the commencement address to Bowie High School’s largest graduating class, 31 girls and 31 boys. Geraldine Willett gave the salutatory, Bob Major the valedictory, and diplomas were presented by Dan L. Martin with the mantle ceremony ongoing since 1909. Rowena Holman and Thomas Evans received mantles.
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John Speer
Court of Civil Appeals
Fort Worth
Bowie
Dixibel Turns
O. P. Riker
First Methodist Church
Geraldine Willett
Bob Major
Dixibel
Ella Frances Golden
Marion Ridinger
Dan L. Martin
J. B. Lewis
Bowie High School
Evelyn Widlake
Peyton Tucker
Rowena Holman
Thomas Evans
County Home Notes Highlight Club Efforts and June Itinerary
Dye Mound Peabody Home Demonstration Club canned 459 pints in a week with ten members. They produced greens, carrots, and cherries, raised funds via a picture show, and prepared a club mattress giveaway. Delegates attend C I A Short Course and slated Farmers Short Course at College Station in July. Agent itinerary lists June visits to numerous towns for demonstrations on preserving vegetables and minerals.
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Dye Mound-Peabody
Dye Mound Peabody Club
J. K. Seibold
St. Jo
C.I. A
Denton
Farmers
College Station
Lions Stage Womanless Show At Bowie Auditorium
The Bowie Lions will present a womanless burlesque show on Tuesday night June 2 at the city auditorium to benefit the Bowie band. The event includes a minstrel number comedy skits the Kazooka Band piano numbers by Dr A G Irby and a style show with participants directed by Harry Dreyfuss. The general committee chaired by E T McCauley includes Dale Eales Ogden Clark with subcommittees for advance tickets publicity and programs.
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Bowie Lions Aub
City Auditorium
Bowie Band
E. T. McCauley
Dale Eales
Ogden Clark
Ray Ross
Gordon Cady
Barrie Coffield
Elvin Butler
M. A. Bryan
O. P. Riker
P. S. Stallings
J. W. Biggerstaff
Sam Lovette
T. H. Yarbrough
Je Bradley
Paul Donald
Harry Dreyfuss
L. D. Eakman
Howard Brooks
R. E. Fraley
George Rucker
Hershel Stephens
G. L. Griffin
F. J. Dixon
S. E. Chandler
M. Posey
Womanless Style and Burlesque Show at City Auditorium
Bowie Lions Club presents a 1936 event at the City Auditorium Tuesday June 2 at 8 PM featuring minstrel acts, comedy, piano numbers, and the Kazooka Band. Proceeds benefit the Bowie Band. Tickets price 10c for children 20c for adults, advance purchases save 5c per two tickets. At the door 10c and 20c. See and hear the Lions roar.
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Bowie Band
Thompson Opens Campaign at Alvord Saturday Rally
Ernest O Thompson, seeking re election to the State Railroad Commission, will headline a large rally in his hometown Alvord Saturday. A crowd of several thousand is expected for a day long event with a free barbecue and bands from Amarillo Memphis Wichita Falls and Denton providing concerts. Thompson speaks at 3 p m with other notables to introduce him and offer brief remarks.
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Ernest O. Thompson
State Railroad Commission
Alvord
Amarillo
Memphis
Wichita Falls
Denton
Mr. Thompson
Girls’ Meeting Canning Tomatoes and Products
A girls’ meeting discusses canning tomatoes and tomato products. Visitors are welcome at any of the listed meetings. Yad
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Presbytery Auxiliary
Holt Spain
Dean Sanders
G. C. Meyer
Edwin Patterson
Kathryn Walker
Margaret Cady
Bobby Welch
Robert Wilson
Glenn Underwood
Horace Tinsley
Robert Don
Ald
Darlene Trout
Lyine Bryan
George Cline
Billy Gaddy
Malcom Turner
Milton Carter
Aubry Horn
Charles Cox
Joseph Greenwood
T. J. Wright, Jr
Wilton Carter
Salona 4
Bonita
Spencer
Mt. Tabor
Corinth
Prairie Hill
Stony Point
Montague
Dye Mound
Lone Star
Leona
Salona
Taylor
Council
Hardy
Pleasant Ridge
Forestburg
Selma
King of the Ivories
Alvord Sat
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