Train accident cripples traveler from Tennessee in Bowie
The account recalls S P Huffstutter of O Bien Tennessee visiting Bowie when a night train door opened and he fell from a moving passenger train. The fall left him paralyzed on one side and bedridden for decades. The item also notes Rev A C Harper’s revival at Turkey Creek Baptist Church and local singing leader Allan Sims’ summer activities in Bowie and Montague County through various gatherings and anniversaries.
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Sid Huffstutter
S. P. Huffstutter
Bowie
O’bien
Tenn
Mr. Huff“‘orter
Huffstutter
Allan Sims
Nocona
North
Texas
Montague County
Reg
Sims Re elected Leader of Local Convention Session Held in Nocona
The narrator notes the convention will meet next in Nocona on the second Sunday in October. Mr. Sims, raised in Alvord, has long lived there and now resides in Nocona. A minister’s Sunday encounter with boys and a dog during a rabbit hunt yields a humorous exchange about honesty.
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Ular
Nocona
Sims
Alvord
Reflections on Revival Services and Their Lasting Value
The piece notes a mixed satisfaction with revival outcomes yet stresses substantial good from many meetings. Attendees worshipped, learned more about the Bible, and felt spiritually uplifted and encouraged. It argues that even without visible quick conversions, revivals carry lasting spiritual influence and merit appreciation.
Pioneer recalls Bowie town’s early days and frontier battles
Wainscott recounts memories from before Bowie had a courthouse or a single house. He describes hostile Indians, early settlers battles, and merchants who first sold goods in the area. Rangers later found a missing woman on the prairie near Gainesville and brought her to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Wainscott
Denver
Bowie
Fanning County
Txas
Montague County
Mr. Wainscott
Gainesville
Montague
Mann Hints at New State Suits To Be Filed Soon
Texas Attorney General Gerald C. Mann on a statewide "stewardship tour" pledges to continue enforcing laws, notes 2500 opinions in 18 months, and boasts 4 of 5 U S Supreme Court victories plus 60 of 78 Civil Appeals wins. He highlights anti trust and tax actions and aims to serve the people of Texas without political ties until returning September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Mann
Bowie
Bowie Drug Corner
Mann
Attorney General’s Department
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Texas
Attorney General's
Texas
Vacatiion
Brother of Bowie Lady Buried at Alvord Tuesday
Funeral services for John Bigler Glass 67 a prominent Wichita County farmer were held Tuesday at Owens & Brumley in Burkburnett. He died Monday at his home west of Burkburnett. He was brother to Bowie resident Mrs Cora Hobby. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery. He moved to Burkburnett in 1926 and was an Odd Fellow and long time Baptist. Surviving include his widow two sons and three daughters and a brother in Wichita Falls.
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Burkburnett
John Bigler Glass
Wichita County
Cora Hobby
Bowie
Owens & Brumley
Jack Manning
First Baptist Church
Alvord
Matt Riley
Regend
J. H. Cecil
John Self
Billy Walker
A. R. Allen
Wise County
Glass
The
Baptist Church
Hobby
Wilburn
Tom
Norfolk
E. L. McFall
Fort Worth
M. W. Hall
Portsmouth
J. C. Glass
Wichita Falls
Earl C. Fitts Thanks Montague County Voters
Earl C. Fitts thanks the citizens of Montague County for the vote he received expressing sincere appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Fitts
Montague County Voters
Montague County
Earl C. Fitts Thanks Montague Supporters
A State Representative candidate expresses gratitude to citizens and friends who worked talked and voted for him. Earl C. Fitts of Montague writes that he will always be grateful for the support received last Saturday during the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Fitts
Montague County
Weekend Delights Across Texas Cities
Raymond Reddy and Weldon Cox from Stoneburg visited Fort Worth on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lee Denton with children James Lee and Beverley spent Sunday in Wichita Falls. C Applegate visited Center Texas. Woodrow Young and Howard Brooks enjoyed a weekend in San Antonio. Riley Butler family from Levelland toured Bowie to visit sisters Anna Alvey and Donna Tomlinson. Helen Love and son Pearlie Love from Newport area were in Bowie on business.
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Raymond Reddy
Weldon Cox
Stoneburg
Fort Worth
Lee Denton
James Lee and
Beverley
Wichitaalls
Woodrow Young
Howard Brooks
San Antonio
Riley Butler
Levelland
Bowie
Mr. Butler
Anna Alvey
Donna Tomlinson
Helen Love
Pearlie Love
Newport
Watsons Return From Three Week Trip
Mr and Mrs B E Watson Mr and Mrs Stuart Watson and Miss Mary Jo Watson return Saturday from a three week trip to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Watson
Stuart Watson
Mary Jo Watson
California visitors recall Gladys Swarthout at Hollywood Bowl
Names of local residents and visitors are listed after a note that Gladys Swarthout performed at the Hollywood Bowl. The piece mentions travels to Quanah, church services, and various short business and social visits in Bowie and nearby towns.
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California
Gladys Swarthout
Widow of train conductor tours new streamlined coach
Mrs. H. L. Miller of Frui, widow of a Fort Worth and Denver passenger train conductor, rode from Fort Worth to Bowie as a guest of officials on the new streamlined train during its first trip along the line last week.
Big Rodeo Set for Pelham Park Sunday Afternoon
Plans are completed for a large rodeo at Pelham Park Sunday at 3 30 PM. Cee Bratcher and Roger Giles announce calf roping goat roping bronc riding and wild steer riding among many events. Bucking drones and wild steers are expected to provide excitement for attendees.
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Pelham Park
Cee Bratcher
Roger Giles
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A. C. Harper
Turkey Creek Baptist Church
C. G. Gee
Women’s Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Ideal Cash Store
Morgan & Hill
Jackson's Grocery
C. H. Parker Grocery
A. & P. Store
Bowie Grocery Co
C. Applegate
Center, Texas
N. C. Jackson
H. &. Medley
G. O. Smith
Paul
Quanah
Mary Miller
Fruitland
Summet
Albert Huth
Tom O'Bryan, Jr
Henriette
J. C. Case
W. A. Jones
Mrs. Case
Claude Ryan
Austin
Gordon Stallings
A. L. Parks
Denver City
West Texas
W. W. Ryan
Parks
O' S
Kohinoor
Oxydol
Empson’s
Can
Old
Peaches
Swank
Wheaties
Wilson
Oleoq
Bologna
Stokey
Magnolia
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