Community Christmas Tree To Be Held December 22
Lions Club held a meeting at the City Auditorium with M A Bryan presiding. Lion Lovette announced Bowie High School awards for outstanding athletes and a Southwest Conference speaker. The Community Christmas Tree date was set for Friday evening December 22 and Lions Key was awarded to Marvin Willett for bringing in two new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
City Auditorium
M. A. Bryan
Lion Parks
Lion Trout
Lion Lovette
Lions Education Committee
Bowie High School
Lion Marvin Willett
Crippled Children's Clinic Set for December 7 in Wichita Falls
The Wichita County Crippled Children's Committee sponsors a Free Crippled Children's Clinic on December 7 at First Methodist Church Wichita Falls. Registration starts 8 am. Doctors from the Crippled Children's Division and local physicians will examine children and discuss hospitalization plans with parents. The clinic covers King Knox Cottle Wilbarger Childress Hardeman Foard Stonewall Throckmorton Haskell Young Jack Clay Montague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita County Crippled Children’s Committee
Wichita Falls
Texas
First Methodist Church
Tenth and
Travis Streets
Crippled Children’s Division
State Department of Education
King
Knox
Cottle
Wilbarger
Childress
Hardeman
Foard
Stonewall
Throckmorton
Haskell Young
Jack
Clay
Montague
L. A. Woods
J. J. Brown
B. E. McGlamery
Eastland
Miss Rudy's Aunt Ill in Eldon Iowa Home
Mrs. W. A. Flowers is seriously ill at her sister's home in Eldon Iowa Miss Rudy's aunt has visited Bowie several times She left Wednesday to visit and expects to return Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Flowers
Eldon
Iowa
Thanksgiving Theatre Lineup With John Cooper and More
At The Theatres Thanksgiving Day showings include matinee and night of What a Life starring Jackie Cooper and Betty Field. PreVue features Gary Grant Victor McLaglen Douglas Fairbanks Jr Joan Fontaine in Gunga. PreVue Friday Sunday and Monday presents Dancing Co ed with Lana Turner Artie Shaw and His Band. Tuesday and Wednesday Golden Boy stars Barbara Stanwyck Adolphe Menjou and William Holden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Cooper
Betty Field
Gary Grant
Victor McLaglen
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Joan Fontaine
PreVue
Lana Turner
Artie Shaw
Barbara Stanwyck
Adolphe Menjou
William Holden
Thanksgiving Day Screenings Highlight Vintage Westerns
Friday and Saturday feature Gene Autrey in Colorado Sunset with Smil me reads and June Storey closing the Oregon Trail last chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autrey
Colorado
June Storey
Oregon Trail
Earl Fitts Elected State Representative in Montague County
Earl C. Fitts of Nocona won the special election for State Representative in Montague County on Tuesday. Paul Donald of Bowie and Judge H N Dearmore of Montague finished second and third with I L Chandler fourth. unofficial returns include Spanish Fort areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Fitts
Nocona
Montague County
Paul Donald
Bowie
Judge Dearmore
Montague
I. L. Chandler
Spanish Fort
H. N. Dearmore
Bryans to Mark 20th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs M A Bryan will host an open house at their Rock Street home Friday December 1 from 7 to 11 PM to celebrate twenty years of marriage. Mrs Bryan confined to bed but to greet guests. several relatives arrive including Dr H A Thomas and daughter Mary Given Le Mont and Jack Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bryan
Rock Street
Luine Bryan
Ostin College
Sherman
Miss Bryan
Robert Simpson
Uvalde
H. A. Thomas
Mary Given
Lemont
Jack Ashley
Aransas Pass
Dr. Thomas
FHA official in Bowie discusses 4 percent rate and home loans
Federal Housing Administration representative R. E. Sikes visited Bowie on Tuesday to meet lumber dealers and lenders about FHA insured loans. He noted the 4 percent rate boosts housing construction, explained loan structures up to 90 percent of FHA value, and outlined lender responsibilities and inspection requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Sikes
Federal Housing Administration
Bowie
Sikes
FHA
Community Singers Plan Sunday Meeting and Elections
Henry Parks, president, announces the Community Singers will meet Sunday afternoon December 3 at 2 30 at the First Baptist Church. Public is invited. New officers will be elected and good singers from across the county are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parks
Community Singers
First Baptist Church
Negro Minstrel at High School December 5
The Grammar High P T A presents a local minstrel show on December 5 in the High School Auditorium. About one hundred performers will entertain with humor and pathos in a plantation scene featuring Pappy and Mammy and their talented children. The High School Band provides music and helps sell tickets at local outlets with a 15 percent commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar High P.T. A
Pappy
Wilson Drug Store
Jackson’s Grocery and Market
Ideal Food Store
Bowie Drug
Bacher’s Radio Service Company
S. Daube and Company
Music Pupils Hear A Cappella Choir
Miss Lillie Huff and several pupils traveled to Wichita Falls Sunday to hear a cap pella choir from North Texas State Teachers College Denton under Dr Wilfred C Bain. The concert Sunday night at First Methodist Church featured sacred works with favorite concert selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Huff
Inez Rudy
Edna Marie Blanton
Louise Coe
Mary Ruth McClellan
Marion Henning
June Reasoner
Wichita Falls
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Wilfred C. Bain
First Methodist Church
Hickman Family Visits Relatives in Temple
Mr and Mrs Charles Hickman and their son Don Charles accompanied Mrs Hickmans parents Mr and Mrs A W Forester and grandson to David Burchell to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs R W Utley and family of Temple Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hickman
Don Charles
Pioneer Citizen Willie Kilman Dies After Ten Year Illness
Mrs. Willie E Kilman 68 died at home Monday after a decade long illness. Funeral held Tuesday 2:30 pm at family residence with Rev A J Quinn and Rev R E Bell officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery Burgess Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include husband Rev J F Kilman four daughters fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie E. Kilman
A. J. Quinn
First Baptist Church
R. E. Bell
Decatur
Will Young
Elmwood Cemetery
Burgess Funeral Home
John Jackson
John B. Hunt
J. W. Whitman
James Chapman
Clarence Newsom
E. R. Mangum
J. F. Kilman
A. O. Hurdt
W. W. Ryan
Welchie Turnbow
N. A. Laudermilk
L. M. Lyles
Leon Lyles
Fannie Lyles
Lovington
N. M
Harry Ryan
Sherman
F. M. Kilman
Charlie Fleming
Alice Charlene
Paducah
A. L. Parks
Carol Louise
Eunice
Horace Williams
Gainesville
H. N. Dearmore
Montague
Jewel Donahue
Jean
Fort Worth
Elsie
Edith Stockton
Carl Higgins
Willie Evelyn Stephens
Dawson
Terrell County
Georgia
Texas
Kingston
Kilman
Atlanta
Cass County
Charlie
Lakeview
Lake Creek
Death of James Harmon Buie in Denver Community
James Harmon Buie aged 11 years 9 months and 20 days died at his home in the Denver community Saturday night at 1 40 a m from diphtheria. Funeral services were held at Salona Church on Sunday at 3 p m with Rev. Smith officiating. Interment followed at Salona Cemetery with Whitley and Bowden Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J M Buie and a sister Mrs Kelen Yarbrough, all of the Denver community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harmon Buie
Denver
D. Chesser
O. Burrows
George Morris
Posey Brewer
Jim Brewer
B. Jackson
Salona
Rev. Smith
Sunset
Whitley
J. M. Buie
Kelen Yarbrough
Cotton Ginning Report for Montague County Texas
Census data shows 1,798 bales of cotton ginned in Montague County Texas for the 1939 crop through November 4, compared with 3,253 bales for 1938. Prepared by Taylor D. Howard, special agent, Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor D. Howard
Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census
Montague County
Texas
Jackrabbits Defeat Nocona Indians in District Clash
The Bowie Jackrabbits surged past the Nocona Indians 25 to 14 to secure the North half title of District 11-A. With 3,500 spectators present and Bowie leading 12–0 at halftime, Nocona briefly pulled ahead in the third quarter before Bowie surged back with effective passing and running plays. The victory earns Bowie a playoff spot to face Decatur for the district championship, set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocona
Bowie
Nocona Indians
Sanders
Schneider
Ricks
Bokie
Hodges Sara Katherine Buried at Vashti
Funeral services for Sara Katherine Hodges nineteen were held Friday afternoon November twenty four at the First Baptist Church in Vashti with Rev. Albert McClellan officiating. Burial followed in Vashti Cemetery under Burgess Funeral Home direction. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Hodges of Vashti two sisters Mrs Ruth Blackemon of Bellevue and Mrs Hattie Redin of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Katherine Hodges
First Baptist Church
Vashti
Albert McClellan
Saint Jo
Burgess Funeral Home
Miss Hodges
Urvivors
Sam Hodges
Ruth Blackemon
Bellevue
Hattie Redin
Dallas
Mrs. Fred Gardner To Host South Ward P T A Meeting
The South Ward P T A will host a social meeting on Monday evening December 4 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Fred Gardner. A very interesting program has been arranged and members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ward
P.T. A
Fred Gardner
Revival at Belknap Baptist Church Closes December 3
Rev. Dewey Barlow of Howard Payne College Brownwood leads a revival at Belknap Baptist Church assisted by Mrs. Barlow and Rev. Maurice James. Large crowds attend daily with special music and inspiring messages. Final services Sunday evening December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Barlow
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Belknap Baptist Church
Barlow
Maurice James
Thanksgiving Day Services At First Presbyterian Church
Union services will be held Thursday November 30 at 9 30 a m at the First Presbyterian Church Rev James H Westbrook pastor of the First Methodist Church will preach the Thanksgiving sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
First Presbyterian Church
James H. Westbrook
First Methodist Church
Meetings to Discuss Changes in AAA Program
A series of educational meetings will discuss the marketing quota referendum and changes in the 1940 AAA program. Meetings are at Forestburg church December 2 at 1 30 P M Saint Joe High School December 2 at 3 00 P M Bonita High School December 4 at 1 00 P M Illinois Bend church December 4 at 3 00 P M Valley View school December 5 at 1 30 P M Spanish Fort school December 5 at 3 00 P M Stoneburg school December 6 at 2 00 P M Montague Court House December 6 at 7 30 P M Attend to learn about the cotton situation and new program changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Forestburg Church
Saint Joe High School
Bonita High School
Illinois Bend Church
Valley View School
Spanish Fort
Stoneburg School
Montague Court House
Grammar-HiPTA Meeting December 4 Plans Minstrel
The Grammar HiPTA session at the high school on Monday December 4 begins at 3 oclock with Recreation in Home and School as the theme Mrs Tandy Welch leads the program and talks on Value of Recreation Principal J B Lewis will host a round table on The Need of an Organized Plan of Recreation Final plans for the Negro Minstrel sponsored by the Grammar HiPTA on Tuesday night December 5 at the high school auditorium will be discussed and a large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy Welch
J. B. Lewis
Hi P.T. A
Lady Lions Meeting Set for Monday December 4
The Lady Lions will hold a regular meeting Monday evening December 4 at 7 30 in the Club Room City Auditorium. Members are urged to attend and help prepare gifts for the Lions Community Christmas Tree to be displayed Friday evening December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Lions
City Auditorium
Lions
Funchesses Welcome Baby Girl Brenda Joy
Mr and Mrs O D Funchess announce the birth of a seven pound daughter, Brenda Joy, on November 19. Grandparents are Dr L C Funchess and Joe Maples and wife of Graham. Mother and baby are doing well and plan to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Funchess
Brenda Joy
Dr. L. C. Funchess
Joe Maples
Graham
Allen and Prestwood families gather in Lone Star Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Allen and their family visited Mrs. Allen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Prestwood, in Lone Star on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Allen
Bowie Jackrabbits vs Decatur Eagles for District 11-A title
Bowie High School Jackrabbits beat Nocona for the North half District 11-A crown and will host Decatur Eagles, South half winner, in the district championship game Thursday at 2:30 at the High School Athletic Field. Decatur features quarterback Manire with support from Keith Sensi baugh and Sammie Renshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocona Indians
Bowie High School
Jackrabbits
Decatur Eagles
Henrietta
Saint Jo
Nocona
Decatur
Bridgeport
Jacksboro
Weatherford
Newcastle
Eagle
Breedlove
Mote
Cre Manire
Manire
Keith
Sensibaugh
Sammie Renshaw
Schneider
Ricks
Hospital Notes Reflect Local Patient Recoveries
Mrs. Lee Wiley Tucker returned home Tuesday after ten days treatment at the local hospital. J. W. Corpening left hospital Saturday after six weeks with a fractured hip. Mrs. Edna Fry and Mrs. Jep Fry were discharged or returned home following treatments. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stone of Sunset welcomed a baby daughter born Tuesday at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wiley Tucker
Cark H. Pace
G. E. Middleton
Bellevue
J. W. Corpening
Stoneburg
Edna Fry
Shannon
Jep Fry
Annie Davis
Buffalo Springs
E. E. Thompson
C. W. Stone
Sunset
Funeral services for Austin Campbell held in Electra Tulsa
Funeral services for Austin Campbell, son of Mr and Mrs G Campbell, were held in Electra on November 28. Campbell died Monday at a Wichita Falls hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Campbell
G.campbell
Tulsa
Electra
Campbell
Wichita Falls
Twilight Musicale Set for December 10 at First Methodist
The MacDowell Club prepares a Twilight Musicale to be held Sunday afternoon December 10 at 4 30 oclock at the First Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDowell Club
First Methodist
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Rudy
Earl Fitts
Bryans
Federal
Tom P. Faulk
Athens
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Bowie Cottontails
Red River Valley
Paul Taliferro
Orel J. Roberts
Herbert Arledge
Dan Rollins
Jimmie Williams
Oran Moyer
Max Boswell
David Latham
Horace Bridgewater
Hubert Vassar
L. G. Rhine
Thurman McGaugh
Talmage Garrett
Billy King
Tommie Chandler
Lewis Vassar
Andy Wooten
Billy Pyle
Paul Garrett
Belknap
Hip
T. A
Mr. and
Mrs. Funchess
Waurika
Alvarado Decatur
Saint O Decatur
Decatur Jacksboro
Wichita
Bowie Jacksboro
Bowie Decatur
Bowie Bridgeport
Archer City
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