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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

2

News Force Guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Benson At The Ritz Theatre

The Bowie News office staff attended a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Coy Perry at their North Cherry Street home. The event featured zinnias yellow marigolds and a centerpiece bouquet of carnations. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served to guests including the Raines family of Sunset and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dun.

Mrs. Benson Ritz Theatre The Bowie News Coy Perry North Cherry Street L. A. Raines Dorothy Louise and Louie Junior Sunset Sam Dun

Skin cleared by Adlerika says Verna S

Verna S. reports pimples cleared and skin smooth after Adlerika use. Advertises Adlerika as bowel cleanser relieving temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Mentions G. Slaughter & Co. druggists and Griffin's Drug Store.

Verna S Slaughter & Co Griffin’s Drug Store

Dinner guests attend Ritz Theatre showings after event

Can and Harold Lee with Miss Bera Belle Harris Thurman Parker Miss Dorothy McDonald Luther Alexander and Mr and Mrs vi attended a dinner then viewed What a Life and the PreVue Gunga Din at the Ritz Theatre Thursday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Benson.

Rev Jim Walls Leads Lin dale Services and Christmas Tree

In Lin dale Rev Jim Walls of Nocona will hold services December 9 and 10 with all invited. A Christmas tree is planned at the church on Saturday December 23. Various local families and visitors attended gatherings and visits around Trusty Bowie Taylor and New London.

C. Noble Jim Walls Nocona Ambro Coffman Lone Star Coffman Leo Cooper S. T. Sullivan J. G. Sullivan Bowie Addack Trusty Texas Fred Wall Marbon Walls New London Sandiford Taylor Herman Tompkins Dub Cozart Herman Tompkin Maud Manning

Pie supper moved to Friday in Rocky Point

The Rocky Point community announces the pie supper originally set for Wednesday night November 29 is rescheduled to Friday night December 8 with music by the Chico Band. Public invited. Nearby visits include Hicks in Cundiff, McDonalds in Stoneburg, and trips to Bowie and Henrietta.

Alta Faye Palmer Chico J. L. Hicks Cundiff Arch Hicks Dave McDonald Stoneburg G. W. A. Phillips Newport J. F. Lancaster Bill Martin Jay Deeson Henrietta Ava Palmer

Community Notes from Hancock Area Visitors

Gwendolyn Ford reports multiple social visits around Hancock Oklahoma. C W Tims of Marlow visited his brother and family while families from Park Springs Electra Vashti Rockey Point and Wichita Falls shared time with Hancock residents and attended church and singing events.

Gwendolyn Ford C. W. Tims Marlow Okla Troy H. Tims Whetsell Park Springs Cecil Hickey Clifford Hancock Electra R Hancock J. W. Staats Dalton Joyce Dewey Doyle

Scruggs Family Observes Thanksgiving in Bowie Area

Eunice Mendenhall notes Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Scruggs and kin spent Thanksgiving Day with J. T. Scruggs near Bowie. Arlene Richards visited Enice Mendenhall, while C. O. Buffington and baby in Walden Bay spent Sunday with J. W. Prestwood family. Charlie Webb shopped in Bowie, and Wallace Eanes, Garvin Key, and Joe Prestwood visited local residents.

Eunice Wallace Eanes Earl Mendenhall Garvin Key J. W. Mendenhall Joe Prestwood J. W. Prestwood

Aurelian News: Fenoglio Family Visits and Gatherings

Mrs Louis Nobile and Mrs Anthony Fenoglio with children from Nocona spent Sunday with A J Fenoglio. Louis Nobile and others from Montague visited William Fenoglio in Houston and Galveston. Mae Fenoglio stayed for three weeks. Several Montague and Nocona families visited over the weekend.

Louis Nobile Anthony Fenoglio Nocona A. J. Fenoglio Mae Ray Fenoglio Henry Fenoglio Montague Houston William Fenoglio Galveston Mae Fenoglio Albert Beck S. M. Tompkins Fred Nobile Tony Fenoglio August Nobile Pete Corado Pete Giabetti

War News Analysis by Joseph W LaBine

Provides an overview of a planned Weekly News Analysis by Joseph W. LaBine. Describes aims to offer concise factual Europe war events with interpretation and comment for clear understanding. Notes LaBine’s background as a careful observer and skilled writer.

Europe America Joseph W. LaBine Mr. LaBine LaBine

Sodolitan Class Meeting Plans Christmas Party

The Sodolitan Class of the First Baptist Church met at the home of president Mrs. Glenn Trout on Monday afternoon November 28. They planned a Christmas party to be held Friday evening December 22 at Mrs. David Warren’s home. Members were urged to bring toys for the Community Christmas Tree to S Daube Co Department Store on Friday afternoon December 22. Mrs. Bob White led the program and Mrs. G L Griffin presented a travelogue of her trip to the New York World’s Fair.

Sodolitan First Baptist Church Glenn Trout David Warren S. Daube & Co Bob White G. L. Griffin New York World’s Air

Refreshments Served to Local Ladies at Hostess Gathering

Delicious refreshments were served to a long list of ladies including Mrs. Marvin Willett Mrs. Wayne Golses Mrs. Ocie Kilcrease Mrs. J. B. Green Mrs. G. L. Griffin Mrs. David Warren Mrs. Gwen Bowden Mrs. Albert Bacher Mrs. Sam Duncan Mrs. Bob White Mrs. Gayle Bradley Mrs. Earnest Chandler Mrs. Orie Garrett Mrs. Robert Cantrell Mrs. Edgar Burchfield a visitor Mrs. W. E. Benson and the hostess Mrs. Glenn Trout.

Marvin Willett Wayne Golses Ocie Kilcrease J. B. Green G. L. Griffin David Warren Gwen Bowden Albert Bacher Sam Duncan Bob White Gayle Bradley Earnest Chandler Orie Garrett Robert Cantrell Edgar Burchfield W. E. Benson Glenn Trout

John L Knight to Hold Services at Nazarine Church

District Superintendent John L Knight will preach at Nazarine Church Friday and Saturday night and Sunday and Sunday night December 8 9 and 10. The public is invited to attend.

John L. Knight Nazarine Church

Christ the Master Teacher and Behold the Man sermon lineup

The Church of Christ led by M Reynolds lists services at 9 45 Bible school 10 45 worship with Christ the Master Teacher morning sermon and Behold the Man evening message. Midweek services 7 15 Wednesday and a Thursday women’s Bible class at 2 30 taught by O M Reynolds with a basement work day for garments for the needy.

Church OF Christ M. Reynolds Coffield O. M. Reynolds

First Methodist Church Service Listing

James H. Westbrook presides with church school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The evening service follows at 7:00 p.m. with sermons on You Can Win and Seeking the Best. The message emphasizes courage, faith, and personal resolve to overcome problems.

First Methodist Church James H. Westbrook J. P. Kearby Virginia Robinson

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Stated

The notice lists 9:45 A.M. Sunday School and 11:00 A.M. church service with Dr. E S Lowrance preaching the morning sermon. An evening schedule includes 6:15 P.M. Young People's Meeting and 7:00 P.M. church service with the pastor delivering the sermon. It urges church attendance and bringing someone along.

First Presbyterian Church B. B. Breitenhirt E. S. Lowrance Church of Christ E. S. Lawrance

Christian Society Food Sale At Federated Stores

The Missionary Society of the First Christian Church will host a food sale at Federated Stores on Saturday December 9 starting at 9 o clock. Pies cakes candy and cookies will be sold. Everyone is invited to attend.

the Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Federated Stores

Thorne Infant Improves After Diphtheria Illness

Local notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Thorne’s grandchild critically ill with diphtheria for ten days but now showing improvement. The brief cites family concern and health status without detailing medical treatment or hospital location.

Emmett Thorne

First Christian Church to Have Christmas Pageant

The First Christian Church plans a Christmas pageant Thursday evening December 21 at 7 30. A public is invited to attend.

First Christian Church

Maids and Matrons Study Edgar Allan Poe

The Maids and Matrons Club met at 3 PM with Mrs. G. L. Griffin presiding. They voted a donation to the Community Christmas Tree project run by the Lions Club. Mrs. Angove led a Poe life sketch and read two Poe poems, while Miss Estell Miller read The Fall of the House of Usher.

G. L. Griffin Lions Club Edgar Allen Poe L. H. Angove Poe

Invitation Volleyball Tournament at Bowie High

The Bowie High School Invitation Volleyball Tournament will take place December 15 and 16 with sixteen teams expected. Teams invited include Electra Denton Newcastle Alvord Bellevue Ringgold Newark St Jo and Shannon, with large trophies for winners runners up and consolation.

Bowie High School Electra Denton Newcastle Alvord Bellevue Ringgold Newark St. Jo Shannon

Card of Thanks Acknowledges Kindness After Loss

The Garlington Nash and Denman families thank friends for deeds of kindness and sympathy during a long illness and death. Floral offerings are gratefully noted. Signed by Mrs. H. T. Garlington and others.

H. T. Garlington John S. Garlington E. N. Nash T. D. Denman Marguerette Crockett Lillie Belle Garlington Harry Lee Sullinger Harry Thomas Denman

Frontier Marshal at Ritz Theatre Pre Vue December 9 10 11

Randolph Scott Nancy Kelly Cesar Carradine star in Frontier Marshal shown at the Ritz Theatre Pre Vue on Sunday and Monday December 9 10 and 11. Mr and Mrs J M Woolf may gain free admission by presenting a copy of The News to the box office.

Randolph Scott Nancy Kelly Cesar Carradine Ritz Theatre J. M. Woolf

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