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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

4

Juvene Hedgpeth Weds C. C. Young Jr in Waurika

Juvene Hedgpeth became the bride of Otis C. Young Jr in a ceremony at Waurika Oklahoma on Wednesday November 27. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Seamon Hedgpeth of Montague and a Montague High School graduate class of 1940. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs O O Young of Ringling. The couple will reside in Montague area as they begin married life.

Juvene Hedgpeth C. C. Young, Jr Waurika Oklo Miss Juveneth Es Otis Young, Jr

Grammar Hi P-T A Meets Tuesday

The Decem Grammar-Hi P-T-A met December 2 at the High School building. Committees led by Mrs. S. L. Green Garden Club and others planned an Adolescent Youth and Mental Hygiene program with a song and skit. Attendees included Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Karlsberg, Mrs. Lemore, and many others.

S. L. Green America Sherrill Wiese James Roberson Betty Grace Roberc Lynn Garling- Leader Emmitt Archer Tandy Welch Harry Karlsberg Andy Welch Will S. Young Arry Karlsberg Dallas cLemore Norriss Roberts Emmitt Arch L. D. Roberson S. L.wood Jessie Precise Lum Lovette W. B. Alexander Alice McDonald

Local Residents Named in Punch Card Ceremony

Miss Lucille Jackson, Miss Ellen Jopying, Miss Willie Dee Dicker man and Mr. J B Lewis are listed among participants in a community recognition event. The article notes their roles and the formal proceedings held in the town hall.

Lucille Jackson Ellen Jopying Willie Dee Dickerman J. B. Lewis

MacDowell Club Meets for Music Study and Recital

The MacDowell Club held a Tuesday evening meeting at 7:30 in City Auditorium with President Mrs. B E Watson presiding. Inez Rudy led the study on What to Listen For In Music by Copland focusing on Melody, followed by a program of piano solos, vocal numbers, and a Mendelssohn voice ensemble.

MacDowell Club City Auditorium B. E. Watson Inez Rudy Aaron Copland Harry Karlsberg Nevin Martha Ann Gibson Lucille Huckabee Ruth Workman Olive Meador G. A. Quisenberry Frieda Meador George Cassles Ermyntrude McNatt A. J. Quinn James H. Westbrook Lillie Huff

Watson vs. Emmitt Enters Local Court Fray

In a noted civil action, Watson faces Emmitt with a lineup of plaintiffs including Mrs. Lucille Huckabee Miss Gladys Chandler Mrs. La Grande Henderson Mrs. Charles Ross and Miss Bessie McMillan. The case centers on a disputed matter brought before the court.

Watson Emmitt Ghd G. H. Golden Lucille Huckabee Gladys Chandler la Grande Henderson Charles Ross Bessiie McMillan

Kilman to Preach at Fruitland Sunday

By request of the First Baptist Church at Fruitland Rev J F Kilman will preach at both the morning and evening hours there Sunday December 8 The members of the church and the citizens of Fruitland are cordially invited to attend both services.

First Baptist Church Fruitland J. Kilman

Women's Mission Society to Serve Dinner at Sunset Church

The Women's Mission Society of Sunset Baptist Church invites the public to a dinner on Saturday December 14 at the Wid Lakeee in Sunset. Proceeds support church activities.

Sunset Baptist Church Women’s Ecg Society of the First Baptist Church Sunset Widlakeee

F A R Morgan Circle Christmas Program At Church

The F A R Morgan Circle of the W M A at the First Baptist Church will present a special Christmas program on Tuesday afternoon December 10 at 1 45 o clock. Members of other circles are invited to attend.

F. A. R. Morgan First Baptist Church

Auxiliary Meets for Regular Monthly Meet

The regular monthly business meeting of the Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church was held Tuesday afternoon at the.

Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church

Christmas meeting planned by Super Groceryman church ladies

Mrs. B. B. Breitenhirt presided over the Presbyterian unit monthly news letters outlined a church sale on Jockey Street. Plans for the annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. S. W. Heard’s home were set for Tuesday December 10 with a noon covered dish luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Heard Swofford Blanton Moore Wilson Donald Dort Wright Breitenhirt Lester Long Roy Long M. M. Ward and Mrs. John Reddy.

B. B. Breitenhirt Jockey Street S. W. Heard Harry Swofford Blanton Jerry Moore C. A. Wilson Paul Donald K. R. Dort W. W. Wright Lester Long Roy Long M. M. Ward John Reddy

Cecil Young Ends Four Year Run With Abilene Christian

Cecil Young son of Mr and Mrs C V Young of Bowie ends a four year football career at Abilene Christian College after the Wildcats beat McMurry 6 to 0 to share the Texas Conference title. The reserve back provided consistent yardage and hard running throughout his ACC tenure and is one of twelve seniors on the squad.

Cecil Young C. V. Young Bowie Abilene Christian College Wildcats McMurry College Texas Young ACC

Antique Lovers Have Treat Here Wednesday

Antique and hobby pilgrimage held in Bowie on Wednesday December 4 by the Women's Auxiliary to raise funds for the First Presbyterian Church Electric Organ by Christmas Fund. Attendees included 26 locals and visitors from Dallas Fort Worth and Wichita Falls. Homes of E W Daley P Boedeker S Heard and Lara Moore displayed period costumes antique covers and family hobbies. Notable items included a 1761 parchment from the English crown and an 1819 Ohio land grant from James Monroe.

Bowie First Presbyterian Church Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls E. W. Daley East Wise Street Daley Mary Cree Mary Cree Cosby Lee Welch Oakland Calif Emin Heard Lara Moore W. R. Potter A. S. Jameson David Warren England Ella Rugéley Ohio James Monroe Miss Hutchinson Frontier

Antiques Exhibit Delights Montague Readers in 1884

A Montague exhibition featuring a doll trunk from Mrs B E Watson’s mother a 200 year old quilt from Mrs John B Hunt a dinosaur leg from O W Watson a 250 year old cane and two brass plates from Mrs W R Lamb and other 100 to 250 year old items drew antique lovers. Lunch for thirty and a silver tea for over 100 at Mrs E W Daley’s home featured hostesses in period dress including Miss Inez Rudy Mrs Emmitt Archer Mrs A S Davies and Mrs E P Harris Proceeds supported the Christmas Organ Fund.

E. P. Harris Henry T. Ayres Gertrude Ayres John B. Hunt Vivian Hutchison Harry Karlsberg

Rev and Mrs Jones Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

On Monday evening December 2 the Sunset Circuit Methodist Church honored Rev M W Jones and his wife with a surprise wedding anniversary event. Members of the church and friends enjoyed songs and talks before presenting a generous pounding of groceries meats and other items to the couple at the parsonage.

M. W. Jones Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service

Brushy to Host All Day Singing Convention Dec 15

Homer Ward announces Brushy singing class will host the Southwest Montague County Singing Convention on the third Sunday in December. An all day program is being planned with leaders and quartets from Montague Bowie Sunset Pleasant Ridge Salona and nearby classes invited to participate. Gospel song lovers from across the country are invited to attend.

Homer Ward Montague County Ward Montague Texas Oklahoma Bowie Sunset Pleasant Ridge Salona

Harper Knight Addresses Maids And Matrons Club

The Maids and Matrons Club met at Mrs. W. E. Benson's home on Wednesday afternoon December 4. Harper Knight director of the Future Farmers of America at Bowie High School was principal speaker. He described the organization's work and its value to boys and local farmers. A piano number was performed by Mrs. T. C. Schneired.

W. E. Benson Harper Knight Future Farmers of America Bowie High School T. C. Schneired E. W

Creed of the Future Farmers of America Featured

Wright presented the Creed of the Future Farmers of America. A round table discussion closed the program. Attendees included Mrs. L. H. Angove Mrs. H. T. Ayres Mrs. D. B. Benson Mrs. W. E. Benson Mrs. C. J. Dodsworth Mrs. Harper Knight Mrs. E. W. Wright Mrs. Max Baldridge Mrs. T. C. Schneider Mrs. George A. Quisinberry and Miss Estell Miller.

North Ward P T A Holds Third Monthly Meeting

The North Ward P T A held its third monthly meeting December 2 at 3 p m. President Mrs P E Boedeker led the session. Minutes were read by Miss McMillan and the financial report by Miss Chandler. Mrs Walter Coffield agreed to be secretary and treasurer.

North Ward P.T. A P. E. Boedeker Miss McMillan Joe Will Young Boedeker Walter Coffield L. C. Foster

J A Boykin Seen In Bowie On Wise County Business

J A Boykin from Nickleville Wise county was observed in Bowie on Saturday afternoon on business.

J. A. Boykin Nickleville Wise County Bowie

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. A J. F. Kilman F. A. R. Morgan Circle K. C. Baking Powder Camay Oxydol Sime AN Parker's Pride Coffee Cc. H. Parker's Bread Texas Hamlin Blackburn’s Cc. H. Parker Mrs. Jones Brushy North Ward P.T. A Vienna Oleo Carton Vicki Jack Abie W. Wise
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