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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
4
The column catalogs notable figures and local happenings in the late news bulletin. It highlights people tied to recent events and places where activity or change is unfolding, signaling ongoing stories and community checkpoints.
Junior members of the Woodman Circle held their regular meeting at the hall Friday afternoon, Nov. 20, with Mrs. Cora Hill in charge. Roll call responders included Guardian Betty Jo Hawkins pro tem Adviser Glenn Jo Biggerstaff pro tem Chaplain Annette Rhyne pro tem Asst. Superintendent Bill Jack Evans Clerk Betty Jo Wilson Captain Cecil Daniel Jr Musician Mrs. Dora Woolsey pro tem.
Fragmentary note describes tea offerings with prices from 25 cents and up. Includes mention of a product labeled 7 at wer ys rong and a suggestion to provide pretty pot or teacups. Unclear context and incomplete details.
Mrs J A Brite hosted the Thursday Club with a program on Health and Safety led by Mrs Rene Allred. Mrs Allred and Mrs Allen discussed health and safety topics while a round table followed with member views. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 23 at Mrs Warren and Mrs Potter's homes. New member Mrs R F Fraley was welcomed.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Mesmer of Haskell visited Bowie friends Sunday. The Mesmers formerly operated the National Hotel in the area.
Miss Louise Davies was honored at a Friday afternoon shower hosted by Miss Loraine Benson and Mrs. Leon Robicheaux in Fort Worth. The event featured bridge, a radio themed gift presentation, a two tier pink and white wedding cake, and a floral dining display. Attendees included Mrs. Hershel Stephens and several Fort Worth and Dallas area guests. gifts were sent by others from Jacksboro Bowie and Dallas.
The Business Men's Bible Class of First Baptist Church held an oyster supper Friday night in the church basement, ending an attendance contest. About 1200 oysters vanished as 100 hungry men devoured them, with Blue and Reds sides led by Orie Garrett and Glen Trout respectively. Walter Black chaired the oyster prep, T B Coffield was toastmaster, and Rev A J Quinn delivered the invocation.
Mrs J C Barnwell and son Sonny Boy with Mr and Mrs T R Ferguson spent Thursday in Fort Worth.
Mrs L J Purkey presided at the MacDowell Club meeting on Tuesday December 7 at the Club Rooms. Local artist Mrs Y Cosby led an art program featuring life studies and color schemes including The Age of Innocence with Nancy Clarke as the model. Music accompanied by Mrs Ogden Clarke and others complemented the sequence. New members Mrs J P Kear dy Jr and Miss Artie Hurdt attended.
The Bowie Garden Club met Monday afternoon in regular session at the Club Rooms with Mrs Aaron Miller leading a lesson featuring garden clippings and pictures from South Pilgrimages. Mrs N B Gary and Mrs T C Prince assisted, and questions were asked.
Club members vote to upgrade Speake-Meyer Park and contact the State Highway Dept to seek better approaches to Bowie. The December 20 program is postponed to January 3 for a combined meeting. Attendees include Mrs. Angove, Mrs. Callaway, Mrs. Donald, Mrs. Gary, Mrs. Galladay, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Prince, Mrs. Allred, Mrs. Turns, and Mrs. Spears.
Members meet at Mrs. David Garlington home for a book review of Saved and Serve on missionary work abroad. Frances Wood Agnes Lacy Virginia Bac cus Gertrude Wilson present with Miss Elma Hunter elected president and guests Miss LaRue Gipson Bowie and Miss Margaret Middleton Lone Star served cake and cocoa.
Miss Louise Davies daughter of Mr and Mrs A I Davies wed W B Ware in St Andrews Church Baltimore Md on Saturday December 4 at 3 30 pm Attendants were Mrs Kingsley Horton and Mr Horton The couple will reside at 1128 21st Street Philadelphia where Mr Ware is a Cal broadcasting system commentator Mrs Ware has lived in UW for two years Mr Ware son of M I E Ware Sr of Austin attended State University and University of South at Sewanee with Kappa Sigma affiliation
Mr and Mrs R E Fraley visit Fort Worth with Mr and Mrs J P Kearby Thursday afternoon. Gifts priced from 10 cents up are offered at the Bowie Flower Shop on Strong Street.
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