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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
4
Public notice appears in the Bowie Texas paper issued by News Publishing Co. Editor DGAR EDMISTON outlines correction policy for defamatory reflections and lists advertising rates and subscription details for cases and tributes. The notice references office address at 5 Tarrant St. and subscription prices.
A Westville Oklahoma editor pleads with a congressman to stop government mailings. He complains of an overabundance of printed matter from the government that floods his desk and distracts him from editors and customers. He jokes that such material should appear in the Congressional Record rather than be sent to him.
An astrologer proclaims favorable times ahead for all in the skies though residents on earth cannot share the view. The Cincinnati Post notes the optimistic forecast contrasts with ordinary life.
The Rotary Club met in Bowie High School Home Economics Room with football lettermen as guests. President Dan L. Martin presided as Coach Lennon Hill introduced assistants Jones and Reynolds. Honorary member John G. B. Lewis attended. The guest speaker Hon. D. B. Bensem urged athletes to use defeats as incentive to improve and keep playing after school. Rev. George F. Kornegay was welcomed as a new member, with thanks to Miss Touchstone. Out-of-town visitors stayed with Dr. and Mrs. L. Funches for Thanksgiving, including Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hinkle and Wanda Fae, plus Mrs. Bob Cleveland and children Robert Cullen and Valera Joy.
Young Married Women's Club members honored their husbands with a Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Bowling. Festive centerpieces, Christmas lights, and candles set a holiday tone as guests enjoyed bridge and 42 games before a buffet service.
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary held a week of prayer with daily programs led by different circles. Attendance ranged from seven to sixteen, with leaders including Mrs. W A Phelps Mrs W E Benson and Mrs J A Bellah. The week closed with Friday’s all day session and Lottie Moon offerings planned.
Mrs. W. R. Peter Mrs. C. Y. Cosby Mrs. E. R. Mangum and others joined about 260 guests at a Woman's Club luncheon in Fort Worth. The event honored Mrs. R. E. Buchanan famed as the mother of the First District Federation of Women's clubs and praised across the state.
The Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon with the lesson titled The Quest of God Through Working with Him. The program featured music, a solo, scripture from 1 Corinthians 3, and talks on deepening experience with God. Present were Mesdames Wright, Yarbrough, McCauley, Wells, Hanchey, Henderson, Goliday, Thompson, and Rev. and Mrs. Kornegay.
Kay Frances lends dark beauty to Orry Kelly designs in the Cosmopolitan production Give Me Your Heart at the Ritz Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. The modern period drama showcases today’s clothing with distinctive style and flair.
Fred Astaire stars in Swing Time with Ginger Rogers at the Ritz Prevue. The film features a Bojangles of Harlem number with Astaire in blackface, dazzling dance routines, and a love story full of comic misadventures. Cast includes Victor Moore Helen Broderick Eric Blore Betty Furness Georges Mexa, directed by George Stevens, with music by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields.
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