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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
5
Mary Baldwin of Long Beach California visits Mr and Mrs L L Yerby and Rita Ann and Mrs A C Baldwin at Sunset her grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Paul Donald and Miss Louella Wright left Monday for Kerrville. Miss Wright will stay in Kerrville to attend a camp for the First Presbyterian Church and Mr and Mrs Donald will visit friends in Austin.
Misses Adeline Clarke and Sharon Hill recently returned from a two weeks visit in Sherman Texas with Mrs Norah Clarke and Miss Vera Clarke.
A chamber of commerce message urges members to model virtuous traits such as sincerity generosity cheerfulness and cooperation. It emphasizes collective effort to influence society for good and questions readers about their civic impact in Bowie urging united action through the chamber.
Earle Newton a scout field executive and Joe Vaughn attended a meeting August 11 at the Marchman Hotel with several area scouters. They met with A R Dilliard general chairman to finalize dates and set up committees. Newton expected the local drive to begin September 9.
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Mrs. Chloa Stephens Dutro of Bowie buys four and a half acres along the Fort Worth Highway three and a half miles southeast of Bowie to build El Rancho Mechaca a modern ranch style home with playground equipment riding facilities and a child friendly kindergarten space for hourly daily use and children's parties the site adjoins the Benson residence and promises a safe entertainment venue for mothers and kids.
Mrs Ed Hall was surprised with a birthday party Saturday night August 6 hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Faggard and Mr and Mrs Johnny Craver. Entertainment included square dancing and games. Guests: Mr and Mrs Roy Eubanks Mr and Mrs Vernon Nichols Mr and Mrs J E Shelton and Mr and Mrs J T Lee of Fort Worth. Mrs Roy Merts of Hobart Okla visiting Miss Margaret Wright. Rex Calaway and Vir Calaway vacationing in Los Angeles.
A post nuptial shower honoring Mrs Cynthia Daley White was hosted by Mrs John Hunt and Mrs E L Anderson at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday evening August 5. Guests enjoyed a decorated setting, piano numbers, a vocal, poems, and gifts for the new Mrs White. About 100 attendees participated in the event.
Mrs. Homer B. Latham entertained a group including Mrs. Leon Slaughter and Mr. Howell of Stephenville, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Laramie of Fort Worth, Mrs. Lyle Montgomery and Lola Lee of Denton, Mrs. Foster and daughters, Dr. W. M. Slaughter and Jerry Meek of Duncan, and Mrs. George and Walter Slaughter of Bowie. Miss Mary Latham and Lt. David Latham attended. Refreshments of iced watermelon were served.
Herschel Stephens announces two new furniture lines at Stephens Furniture Store this week. A Wurlitzer piano line will soon be available and RCA Victor dealership has been secured for radios, phonographs, and televisions. Mr. and Mrs. John Parish visited relatives in Town Park.
The Earl Hester Circle met with Mrs. C. A. Holliday last week for the Royal Service Lesson. Seven members were present. After a lesson ice cream and cakes were served to listed members and the hostess.
An advertisement promotes Ann Page Creamy Smooth Peanut Butter as non separating and long lasting. It suggests serving ideas with peanut butter combined with chili sauce marmalade or bananas. It also highlights Jane Parker Potato Chips as fresh crunchy and ideal for picnics and everyday meals.
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