Park Springs News Roundup and Revival Notes
A Baptist revival led by Rev Darius McKay opens in Park Springs with messages of faith. Numerous local families attend events, including weddings and visits by relatives from Fort Worth and Dallas. Mrs Gussie Harris dies at 67. funeral held in Bowie with Elmwood Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Baptisturch
Montague
Gussie Harris
Yerafton
Bowie Presbyterian Church
C. A. Tucker
Elmwood
W. L. Harris
Glenn Harris
Birmingham
Mich
Weldon Harris
Wichita Falls
North Texas State College
Denton
Alvord
Chico
R. C. Oldner
Pine Bluff
Ark
Fort Worth
J. M. Evans
Bro. Evans
Henry Earns
Estelle Hughes
Vernon Alexander
Kress
Joe Alexander
W. F. Alexander
W. R. Alexander
Clifford Long
J. S. McKay
Earl King
Darius McKay
Jim Anderson
Eurie
Sunset
Park Springs
Georgia McKinney
Ernest H
Tex) Hendexson Jr
Henexson
H. L. McKinney
Lawton
Oklo
L .B. Bassinger
Billy Gene Appling
Miss Georgia
Frank McKinney
Montague County Property Transfers Listed in May Records
Montague County records show numerous property transfers in Bowie Nocona and surrounding areas. Transactions include acres and surveys such as Wm. T. Waybourn, S. F. Marvin, and James Bradshaw Surveys, plus Sansom and John Archer surveys. Also listed are oil company and corporate transfers, additions to Montague and Bowie additions, and a batch of vehicle notices including 1952 models from local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Woodall Ramsey
Ewing E. Johnson
Wm. T. Waybourn
S. F. Marvin
James Bradshaw
Earl Sansom
H. B. Bradley
Sansom
Bowie
Wilma Vann McNabb
J. P. Roberts
Hiley Roberts
Montague
Steve F. Kirby
Joe Pippin
John Archer
T. R. White
Everett V. Pearson
E. F. Stansberry
Geo. W. Cox
H. E. Staats
Riley and Hulme
H. L. Payton
H. E. McClure
Hill
J. N. Collier
Kemp C. Collier
Calhoun
John Shippler
Paul Donald
J. M. Donald
Ryan Consolidated Petroleum Corp
George A. Goss
James M. Merrett
Abraham Pea
C. A. Happold
T. L. Widlake
Dallas C. Biggers
J. P. Duke
Wright Matthews
Ray Hopper
Mattie Caruth Byrd Et al
Julia McDaniel Rochelle
William Bond
W. J. Shields
Co. A. Happold
Mattie Caruth Byrd
Harriett Brown
Tennie Managin
Morris Velinsky
Panola
Arlen Pembroke
Shell Oil Co
W. D. Fitch
W.W. C. Skinner
J. C. Morgan
John Moss
A. J. Turner
Cecil Allen
Etra Co
Wm. Bond
C.A. Happold
George A
Mrs Baccus Visits Falls Church Family in Virginia
Mrs A C Baccus returned Friday from Falls Church Virginia where she visited her son LR L C Randall and his family He was injured in a car accident weeks ago and his condition is slowly improving
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baccus
Falls Church
Lr. L. C. Randall
Vetch Campaign Planned in Gainesville and Area
Upper Elm Red Soil Conservation District officials led by J. W. Hess schedule a September 4 meeting in Gainesville to organize an eight week vetch planting drive. The goal targets 92 000 acres with seed supplies ample from 1 500 000 pounds saved. Plans include 50 drills and 25 custodians with 20 more to be named to aid 10 rallies in Sherman Denison area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Elm Red Soil Conservation District
J. W. Hess
Muenster
Upper Elm Red Board
Hess
Gainesvill
Sherman and
Denison
Freeeman
Sherman-Denison
Nocona Opens 50 000 Arena With Three Day Rodeo
Nocona launches a 50 000 arena and amphitheater on Labor Day September 1 with a three day rodeo by the Chisholm Trail Round-Up organization. Sixteen ranchers organized the effort with local business and community support providing money, materials and manpower. The event offers 1125 in prize money across five events plus a ladies barrel race, nightly acts, and Bud Townsend as announcer. A Labor Day parade at 4 30 p m features Tony Fenoglio as parade marshal with bands and clubs invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocona
Chisholm Trail
Enid Justin
Bertie Rich
James W. McCall
Bonnie Rich
Chris Aselton
Buck Keck
Nocona Rodeo Association, Inc
Bud Townsend
J. H. Branchcomb
Tony Fenoglio
Linda Aselton
Chris
Seven Men Ordered for Induction in Bowie Board
The following seven registered men from Selective Service Local Board No. 93 Bowie Texas are ordered to report for induction on September 12 1952 Lewis L Breeze Nocona Joe L Biggs Charlie Waymon C Dawson Decatur Carroll G Boydston Rt 4 Decatur James L Kelley Rt 1 Byers Billy D Nichols Henrietta J W Walser Nocona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Local Board No. 93
Bowie
Texas
Armed Forces
Lewis L. Breeze
Nocona
Joe L. Biggs
Charlie
Waymon C. Dawson
Decatur
Carroll G. Boydston
Rt. 4
James L. Kelley
Rt. 1
Byers
Billy D. Nichols
Henrietta
J. W. Walser
Couple Returns From Western States Vacation Tour
Mr and Mrs W A Greer and Mr and Mrs E L Kersey returned Friday from an extended vacation trip through most of the Western states and into Victoria Canada. Greer reported a 6000 mile journey with 25 miles remaining. They visited Pike s Peak Yellowstone National Park and Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Greer
E. L. Kersey
States
British Victoria
Canada
Greer
Pike’s Peak
Yellowstone National Park
Seattle
Washington
Mrs N T Lengyel Visits Fort Worth Relative
Mrs N T Lengyel spent last week visiting in the home of her aunt Mrs H J Neal of Fort Worth.
Benson Family Reunion Held at Duncan Fair Grounds
Mr and Mrs D B Benson Mr and Mrs W E Benson Mrs James Lutz and daughter attended the Benson family reunion at the Fair Grounds Sunday in Duncan Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Benson
W. E. Benson
James Lutz
Benson
Duncan, Okla
Uselton to be crowned ro deo sweetheart at ceremony
Uselton will be crowned ro deo sweetheart during a grand ceremony. Downtown Nocona is decorated with flags and bunting as local business firms join the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uselton
Nocona
Ran Cowley Celebrates 80th Birthday With Family Reunion
About 100 relatives and friends gathered at Meyer Park on Sunday August 24 to honor Ran Cowley’s 80th birthday with a family reunion and lunch. Attendees visited, took pictures, and enjoyed the noon meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Cowley
Meyer Park
Miss Mabel Gladdin Visits Post Oak Family
Miss Mabel Gladdin of Post Oak visited Wednesday with Mrs. W M Hickman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Gladdin of
Postoak
W. M. Hickman
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John Hibdon
Bill Duck
Carolyn Sue
Lana
Darla
Penny Duck
Kenneth Monroe
Lloyd Greer
Geraldine
Jerrold Adams
Ardena Chestut
Bobby Ray Shurbet
Jerrold
Herman
Randy
Martha Lynn
Millie
Larry
Delilah Smith
Schyrel
Donna
Glenna Duck
Edwin
Donny Powers
Delilah Perkinson
Penny Bond
Carolyn
Jerry Duck
Mines
J. B. Smith
J. B. Smith, Jr
H. C. Greer
George Powers
Fred Huden
Crafton
Guy
Jean) Smith
Berry Appling
Elmer Stark
Elzie McKay
Danny
G. H. Bond
Des Moines
Iowa
James M. James
James
O. V. Mitchum
Barbara Kay
J. M. Mitchum
Montague County Court House
Billy Joe Billings
Kate Crow
Wathen Addition
J. R. Bourland
Wallace K. Myers
C. P. Dodson
T. N. Sewell
Elk
Landers
A. L. Russell
R. T. Aselton
J. M. Bond
Jefferson Lynn Taylor
Norma Jean Youngblood
Harold Kenneth May
Doris Florence Arami
Billy James Carpenter
June Roberts
Donald Dale Brumfield
Mary Lou Woody
R. T. Admire, Jr
Virginia Lee Sewell
Western Bentonite Co
Saint Jo
Buick
Bay Petroleum
Chevrolet
Brashear Bros
Pontiac Cat
Dunlan Motor Co
Plymouth
Jameson Insurance Agency
Glenn J. Thompson
West Wise St
Vetch
Gainesville
Poll-Parrot
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