Santa requests and birthday milestones in Bowie notes
A column features letters from children asking Santa for toys, including a doll that drinks and wets, a motor plane, a moon rocket, a rifle, and a swingset. It also reports on Bowie residents and events, such as John B. Hunt turning 95, Hyatt family moving to New Mexico, and reflections on Mrs abbreviation by Glenn Shelton.
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Glenn Shelton
Wichita Falls
Shelton
Sam Hyatt
Ruidoso
New Mexico
Hyatts
Free Movie Tuesday At Majestic For Bowie Children
Bowie Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free screening of Al Capp's Li’l Abner for local children Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre. The venue opens at 1 and runs until 9 to allow parents time to shop, with most Bowie merchants staying open to 8 p.m. A future free showing of Toby Tyler is planned for December 22 all day.
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al Capp
Bowie
Majestic Theatre
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
the Majestic
Toby Tyler
Chamber of Commerce
Coon Hunters Convene Christmas Pageant
The First Presbyterian Church holds the Joy Gift Christmas Pageant at 7 p.m. Sunday December 18 in the church sanctuary with area attendees expected to participate.
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First Presbyterian Church
Early Yuletide Mailing Urged by Postmaster
Postmaster Ernest Chandler announces a nationwide push to Mail Early For Christmas amid expected high volume. Officials advise confirming complete addresses, stocking cartons and tape, including card or letter inside gifts, buying stamps now, and obtaining Pamphlet No 2 for packaging guidance.
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Ernest Chandler
Nominate Ten For CC Posts In Bowie Chamber Race
Bowie Chamber of Commerce members will elect five directors from ten board nominated men. Postcard ballots mailed this week ask members to choose among C. E. Woody Campbell Glyn Darden Charles Dougherty Allen Guthrie Clarence Newsom Bob Posey Paul Taliaferro Wayne Schuman Jack Slayden and H L Turns.
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Bowie Chamber of Comerce
Board of Directors
C. E
Woody” Campbell
Glyn Darden
Charles Dougherty
Allen Guthrie
Clarence Newsom
Bob Posey
Paul Taliaferro
Wayne Schuman
Jack Slayden
H. L. Turns
Senior Mothers Bake Sale and Christmas Tree Sale
The Senior Mothers host a bake sale on Saturday December 10 starting at 9 a.m. in front of Russell's Department Store. They offer Christmas trees and take orders for fruit cakes for Christmas delivery.
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Russell's Department Store
Bowie Hardware under H A Richardson grows with new premises
Bowie Hardware, owned by H A Richardson, grew after moving to the Tarrant and Smythe street corner in 1957. The store offers Westinghouse Frigidaire appliances, RCA and Westinghouse television gear, a sporting goods line, boats with Mercury motors, waterwell and plumbing services, and a contracting division. Richardson recently acquired Stephens Hardware and plans disposition details, with an active staff and community involvement.
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Tarrant and
Smythe Streets
Richardson
Clifton Parker
James Coffman
Sullivan Brothers
Bowie Hardware
General Houseware
Westinghouse and
Frigidaire
Westinghouse
RCA
Mercury Motors
Rabbits Beat Graham Steers 50 48 In Nail-biter
Bowie Jackrabbits edged Graham Steers 50 to 48 in a tense Friday matchup as Travis Gilliland and Terry Bradfield led Bowie's scoring from long range. Jacksboro later defeated Bowie 48 to 40, with Lee Cordell scoring 10 for the Rabbits.
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Graham
Travis Gilliland
Bowie
Terry Bradfield
Rabbits
Bowie Jackrabbits
Jacksboro
Lee Cordell
Keith Coplin
Wichita Falls
Highland Park
Arlington Heights
Travis Gillil
Billy Watts
Texas Coon Hunters Hold Bowie two day event for trophies
SOE Coon hunters from Texas gathered in Bowie for a two day hunt and show co hosted by the Big Sandy and North Texas associations. Prest wood of Bowie led the Big Sandy group as host with Pelham Park heads quarters for the event.
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North Texas
Big Sandy Coon
Bowie
Tarl Kasse
Lawton
Okla
Jack Gerhart
Dublin
G. B. Acres
Ardmore
Buzz Anderson
Duncan
Coon Hunters Association
Pelham Park
Carl Kasse
Tom Broom
Tommy Howard
John Dickie
Electra
Texas
Big Sandy Coon Hunters Association
North Texas Coon Hunters Association
Hoe Prestwood
Big Sandy
Fair Administration
Ira Rh Rerth Duncan
Oklo
J. R. Blevins
Ringgold
A. C. Williams
Fort Worth
Ed Wales
Archer City
Pol Buzz Anderson
T. A. Braswell
Worth
G. B. Ardmore
R. Braswell
Bowie Football Banquets Honor Local Players
The Bowie football banquet Saturday night in the high school cafeteria drew about 150 guests. Guest speaker Allie White of TCU praised both squads while coaches introduced the A and B teams and awarded Lee Cordell as outstanding back and Lloyd Rhyne as outstanding lineman.
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Allie White
Coa
TCU
Spea
Don Skyes
Bob Baker
Barton Massey
Lee Cordell
Lloyd Rhyne
School Choirs Attend Orchestra Concert
About 50 pupils from the Junior and Senior High School Choirs attended a Youth Concert in Wichita Falls. Dr. Walter Charles conducted the orchestra performing Bizet themes from Carmen and L Arlesienne. Mrs. Walter Charles played flute solo in the Minuet. Post concert refreshments followed, courtesy of local businessmen.
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Wichita Falls
Walter Charles
Bizet
Charles
Christmas Candlelight Vesper Service at First Methodist
The Christmas Candlelight Vesper Service will be held at the First Methodist Church on December 18 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Methodist
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Santa Claus
Susan Stell
Jackie Allison
Love, Ross Edgerton
Ricky Mills
John Bennett
Newport
John B. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Lexington
Caldwell
W. T. Coffield
Coffield and Hunt
National Bank of
First National Bank
Bake Sale
Montague County
Bowie Hardware Company
H. A. Richardson
C. V. Young
Lindsey Street
C. E. Parker
Cecil Walker
Charles Vaught
William Crow
Jimmy Carver
Odell Thompson
John Rhodes
Roy Wright
James Scruggs
Mickey Hightower
Buster Prinee
Stephen’s
Ernest Roth
LaRue Jackson
Auda Richardson
H. A. Richardson Jr
H. A. Richardson Sr
Salona
First Baptist Church
Mary Jo Edwards
Ray Edwards
Stoneburg
Linda Kay
Charles Ray
Jerry Lynn
Gary Don
Graham Steers
Bu Wit
Soe
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