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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

4

Miss Benson Becomes Bride of F W Slayden

Miss Loraine Benson and Frederick W Slayden of Dallas wed Saturday July 27 at 6 30 in the Baptist Church study. The couple will reside in Carthage Texas. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Benson with a Bowie High School and TSCW background. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Slayden, a Paris High School graduate and an accountant with the Austin Road Company.

Loraine Benson Frederick W. Slayden Dallas A. J. Quinn The Baptist Church W. E. Benson Dana Sue Benson Phillip Slayden Bowie High School Denton Charles Slayden Paris High School Slayden Austin Road Company Carthage Texas

Bride Miss Loraine Benson Wed at First Baptist Church

Miss Loraine Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Benson married Frederick W Slayden of Dallas on Saturday afternoon at the pastor s study of the First Baptist Church.

Loraine Benson W. E. Benson Frederick W. Slayden Dallas First Baptist Church

Junior Boys Host Picnic for Junior Girls at Church Lawn

The boys and their teachers from the First Baptist Church Junior Department entertained the girls and their teachers with a Monday picnic on the church lawn. A post picnic contest ended with the boys losing.

First Baptist Church

Picnic Ends with Food and Games for Forty at Ames

The event featured a junior tennis match between boys and girls with David Garlington and Matt Willett in charge. After the games, attendees enjoyed sandwiches cookies and ice cold soda water, served to more than forty participants.

David Garlington Matt Willett

Intermediate B T U entertained by Miss Marion Henning

Miss Marion Henning hosted the Intermediate B T U at 6 30 PM with a scavenger hunt listing items such as two pencils an oak leaf and a horse hair. Prizes were awarded a watermelon feast followed by songs games and hymns with attendees including Verna Lou Pyle Mary Ruth Mac Clellan Elwanda Hogan and Rev. and Mrs David Garlington.

Marion Henning Verna Lou Pyle Mary Ruth MacClellan Elwanda Hogan Mary Dell Ewell Georgia Glover Midland Meredith Miller L. G. Hogan Bruce Sanders David Garlington H. E. Henning Charles and Vernon Henning

Poseys Celebrate 25th Silver Anniversary in Bowie

Mr and Mrs Posey mark their silver wedding with a July 25 reception at their Rock Street home in Bowie. About 75 guests attended as Marion Bob Posey and local leaders led the line. Mr Posey serves as Coca Cola Bottling manager and Lions Club officer while Mrs Posey participates in Lady Lions and Garden Club.

Marion Henning Glenn Trout Homer B. Latham Will S. Young Martha Ann Gibson Henry T. Ayres Latham Miss Dickey Miss Gibson Miss Henning John B. Hunt Luine Bryan Roberta Harding Beatrice Ellis Landis Burns M. A. Bryan Posey Pittsburg Texas Hillsboro Bowie Chamber of Commerce Board of Lions

Rotary Club Hosts Chicken Barbecue at Sinclair Park

The Rotary Club held a chicken barbecue at Sinclair Park on Wednesday evening at 8. Rev James H Westbrook gave the invocation and Mrs David Warren and Mrs James H Westbrook led the group in singing America. Foster Robinson presided as president with Henry T Ayres Henry Stephens and Oran Stovall on the arrangements committee. Lee Bailey prepared the barbecue and many members attended including families and friends such as the Ayres Stephens Warren Robinson and McNatt among others.

Rotary Club Sinclair Park James H. Westbrook David Warren America Foster Robinson Henry T. Ayres Henry Stephens Oran Stovall Lee Bailey Joe Spears Coy Perry Prentice Evans Harper Knight Jane Arvie Elliott Montague Ted Daley Cynthia Wade Bond Nathan Gary Pickens Worsham Whitman Thelma Pigg Frank Moss W. R. Potter Roy Coffield E. P. Harris Daddy Dodsworth John C. McNatt Bob Burgess Walter B. Alexander

Darlene Trout to Marry Vendor Reeder in August

Mrs. J. P. Trout announces the engagement and upcoming wedding of her daughter Darlene to Vendor Reeder of Houston. The ceremony is set for Sunday August 18 at the Trout home with a reception of friends and relatives following the announcement describes the wedding party and attendees.

Darlene Trout J. P. Trout Darlene Vendor Reeder Houston Vendor Dana Sue Benson Marjorie Ayres Dan Carnelius Dixie Lee Ward Los Angeles Calif Jean Stallings Artie Hurdt E. L. Kersey Jerry Butler Mary Blackmon Maurine Bowden Bennie Love Greenwood Roberta Harding Luine Bryan Edithe Laws Merrell Jo Garrett Joplin le Grande Henderson Nannie Taylor

Mrs Wright Honors Mother On Her 88th Birthday

Mrs John Wan of Denton was honored on her 88th birthday Sunday by her daughter Mrs W W Wright of Bowie. The day featured conversation and a noon dinner with guests from Denton Electra Krum and surrounding areas including Mr and Mrs William Linden their sons John and Horace C B McSpadden family and others.

John Wan Denton W. W. Wright Bowie William Linden John Horace C. B. McSpadden Robert Anna Charles Gearldine Harold Handley Krum Earl Key J. W. Spurrier Howard Foster Electra

Melvin McGregory Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday

Melvin McGregory was honored on his sixteenth birthday with a party hosted by his grandparents Mr and Mrs W N McGregory on Tuesday evening July 30. Attendees included Buddy Nees of Fort Worth Lovella Gibson Bobby Woodall Ruby Cleer Glenna Jo Biggerstaff Leon McGregory Mary Glenn Griffin Melvin McGregory and the celebrants grandparents followed by games and a skating party.

Melvin McGregory W. N. McGregory Buddy Nees Fort Worth Lovella Gibson Bobby Woodall Ruby Cleer Glenna Jo Biggerstaff Leon McGregory Mary Glenn Griffin

Former Bowie Girl Marries Borger Man in Home Ceremony

Frances Clark of Borger and Wilson Bennett exchanged vows at 9 30 a m in the groom’s sister’s home in Phillips. Rev J N Hunt officiated before a floral altar. The couple planned a weeklong Carlsbad Caverns trip and New Mexico sights after the ceremony.

Frances Clark Borger W. J. Clark Bowie Wilson Bennett T. A. Pixley B. F. Bennett Johnnie Marion Phillips J. N. Hunt First Baptist Church of Carlsbad Cavern New Mexico Bennett Borger High School Southwestern State Teachers College Weatherford Oklo The Alamo Texas

O. M. Reynolds to Lead Belcherville Revival

Minister O. M. Reynolds of the Church of Christ will hold a ten day revival at the Belcherville Church of Christ starting Friday night August 9 and running through August 19. The public is urged to attend these services.

O. M. Reynolds Church of Christ Belcherville Church of Christ

Lutheran Church Honors Prospective Members in Special Service

The Lutheran Church will hold a Sunday 8:00 p.m. class for four candidates Melvin Husfeld Norbert Roth Gilbert Husfeld and Monroe Husfeld to study Christian faith before a congregation. Confirmation is set for August 11 with a reception of the class into membership.

Melvin Husfeld Norbert Roth Gilbert Husfeld Monroe Husfeld H. Symank

Revival Services Led by Rev. B. F. Dearmore at Buffalo Springs

The Buffalo Springs Baptist Church hosts a revival directed by Rev. B. F. Dearmore. Services started last Sunday with evident spiritual impact. professions noted and renewed interest reported in the church and community. Expected to run morning and evening into the latter part of next week.

Buffalo Springs Baptist Church B. F. Dearmore

Revival in Newport Joint Methodist and Baptist Services

Reverend J. C. Branch of Vashti reports a successful Shan­n on Methodist revival with new members and revived interests. He is joined by Reverend L. Shivers of Ravenna and Reverend C. A. Baxter of Newport Baptist Church leading a Newport joint series drawing many local and nearby residents. the revival may continue into next week.

J. C. Branch Vashti Shannon Methodist Church L. Shivers Ravenna Newport C. A. Baxter Newport Baptist Church Newport Methodist Baptist

Revival at Bowie Church of Christ Draws Big Crowds

Evangelist L. R. Wilson of San Antonio preaches at the Church of Christ in Bowie in a revival begun July 24 and closing August 4. O. M. Reynolds leads song services. Baptisms have occurred and more are expected. Weekday services are 10 00 a.m. and 8 15 p.m. with Sunday hours unchanged. Public invited.

L. R. Wilson San Antonio Church of Christ Bowie O. M. Reynolds

Montague Officials and Residents Visited Bowie

County Clerk B R Giles of Montague was a business visitor in Bowie on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J A Fanning of Montague were in Bowie shopping on Wednesday.

B. R. Giles of Montague Bowie J. A. Fanning of

Coca-Cola Force Attends District Meeting in Dallas

Bowie Coca-Cola group attends district gathering at Vickery Park Dallas with six plants including Bowie represented. A noon barbecue fed about 700 guests followed by games and contests. Posey and Fincher families win prizes in drinking and sack jumping events. Ice watermelon served in afternoon.

Bowie Coca-Cola Force Vickery Park Dallas Osey Coca. Cola Omy Joe Fincher M. Posey Marion Bob Bob Heath Bobby Rex Biggerstaff M. E. Walker Alton Bowling

Sid McDonald Leads Two Week Revival at Dye Mound Church

Elder Sid McDonald of Newport is conducting a revival meeting at the Dye Mound Church of Christ east of Montague. He began Sunday morning and plans to continue morning and evening services for about ten days with invitation to visiting attendees.

Sid McDonald Newport Dye Mound Church of Christ Montague

First Methodist Church Schedule with Building the Church

James H. Westbrook presides with church school at 9 45 am under I L Chandler as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 am with the pastor delivering Building the Church. Wesley Fellowship and Young People meet at 7 pm.

First Methodist Church James H. Westbrook I. L. Chandler Wesley Fellowship

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Miss Benson F. W. Slayden Bride AL East Bate Bradley Jewelry Post Office Miss Marion Henning Belcherville Lutheran Church Buffalo Springs Branch Rev. Baxter Coca - Cola Force Dye Mound Texas Ranger C. H. Parker Presents Admirats Tea Parker’s Pride Royal—Rio Parker’s Cortez Aa Ik Lady Fair Meg Parker Ee Ere Bright & Early Coffee Ivory
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