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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
5
Scientists report receiving radio broadcasts that penetrated over four hundred feet of solid rock during Mammoth Cave experiments. Los Angeles police begin fielding pocket sized radios under three pounds for officer use.
The Morgan Circle of the F A R gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J A White s home. The session opened with a prayer and Bible devotional from Ephesians 6 11 14 17 led by W B Willbanks. Mrs B Willbanks elected Bible leader. Willbanks led the Bible lesson on Good Tidings. Royal Service programs directed by Mrs J A White. Refreshments followed.
J. W. Whitman urges First Baptist Sunday School members to reach 500 in attendance by December 12 next Sunday. He invites all not attending to join and bring a guest to Sunday School.
A cordial invitation to members visitors and friends to worship with us Sunday Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor choir music Young People program at 6345 p m and Evening worship at 7 15 p m George F Kornegay Pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and an evening worship at 7 30 p m Ladies Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p m All are invited Pastor Mable Mitchell leads the congregation.
The program lists 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Preaching Service 6 45 p m Young People s Meeting and 7 30 p m Preaching Service. Pastor B B Breitenhirt invites you to go to church Sunday somewhere.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 50 a m. Training Unions at 6 30 p m with a 7 30 p m service, plus a Wednesday prayer service. A J Quinn is the pastor.
Preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7 45 All are welcome Pastor M L Lock invites attendance at the services and meetings
Pastor A. F. Thurman conducts Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship with Lord s Supper at 11 a m A midweek prayers and Bible study session is set for 7 p m on Wednesday Everyone is invited to attend and participate
The Lesson Sermon titled God is the Preserver of Man will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday December 12. The Golden Text from II Timothy 4 18 speaks of deliverance and preservation. Psalms 145 9 and the Preface to Science and Health 494 are cited. Sunday School 9 30 a m Services 11 a m Wednesday 7 30 p m Public invited to attend and read literature.
Mrs Paul Donald entertained Sunday with a quail dinner for eleven. The table featured a hand woven lace cloth, a silver bowl of red carnations, and tall red tapers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde A Lilly of Fort Worth and Mr and Mrs Luther Hoffman, Mr and Mrs J W Hampton and their children Hazel and Johnnie of Wichita Falls, Paul Donald, Paul Donald Jr, and the hostess.
Mrs Y Cosby hosted a December 2 dinner for artist friends. The table featured bowls of fruit and pink roses. Guests included Ronald Will, Denton, Mrs W J Linnén, R Lamb, Mrs Paul Don Wilbur Morgan, Mrs Fracken, and Mrs Julia Cree.
The article argues against serious injuries from car accidents and urges avoiding alcohol at the wheel. It cites higher death rates for drunk drivers pedestrians and speeding and notes rural highways and nighttime hours increase danger. It concludes with a wish for mostly small accidents if any.
A large Bowie audience joined the monthly Associational Baptist Training Union gathering in Montague. Speaker Dr. T C Gardner from Dallas discussed his views on Italy Germany and Russia from his summer visits. Local pastor Rev Albert McClellan contributed as well.
Mrs. L J Purkey hosted an all day Ann Judson Circle gathering at the First Baptist Church Tuesday. The program included a Scripture lesson, Christmas songs, a noon covered dish luncheon, and a book review of Saved to Serve by Mrs. W R Potter. Attendees included Mrs C J Dodsworth and daughter Helen, Mrs W A Flowers, Mrs C Y Cosby, Mrs David Warren, Mrs Walter Coffield, Manda Markham, Mrs J A Brite, Mrs W E Benson, Mrs Walter Evans, Mrs H L Turns, Mrs S H McVicker, Mrs N G Davis, and Mrs W L Boyd of Fort Worth.
National chairman argues Congress is showing rays of hope for consumers, workers, and taxpayers. He notes talks in Washington on food costs, unemployment data, private enterprise expansion, and cutting government waste, while promising actions may still falter. He warns Congress will face questions if promised reforms fail to materialize.
Mrs. R. E. Fraley hosted the Alice Bagby Circle of the First Mrs. Joe Fulcher Tuesday afternoon. A Christmas lesson from the Royal Service was given, with pianologue by Mrs. Marvin Willett and Mrs. R. B. Fraley. A plate symbolizing the holiday was served at the close. Attendants included Mrs. Glen Trout and several listed members.
Mrs C Y Cosby hosted a Mary Cree Cosby YWCA special meeting Nov 29 honoring missionary Lottie Moon. Missionary program led by Mrs Cecil Dani with Miss Lura Dean Davis and Mrs Bob Lancaster. Offerings for Missions totaled 16.36. Book Saved to Serve reviewed briefly. Tea and cake followed.
Mrs. C. Y. Cosby hosted an all day King's Daughters gathering of the First Church unit. They sewed items for a Lions Club Christmas tree and produced twenty three dolls seven dresses and two blouses. A noon covered dish luncheon followed a brief business session naming Morrow's Grill Room for the Christmas banquet.
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the home of Mrs. Fred Hoeldtke. Members plus guests enjoyed sewing embroidery and crochet with refreshments served to Clara Hoeldtke Walter Hoeldtke and club families. The group meets the first and third Fridays with next meeting set for December 17 at 2:30 with Mrs. Joe Hamner.
The Bowie News and Semi-Weekly Farm News lists a yearly subscription rate of 1.96 dollars. The notice specifies a single annual charge of 1.96 dollars for the combined publication.
Mrs. W L Boyd of Fort Worth visited Tuesday with Mrs. W R Potter and Mrs. David Warren. A new Gift Shop has opened at Bowie Flower Shop located at 301 Strong Street.
The Maids and Matrons Club held its regular meeting in the club rooms. They voted to donate $5 to the Lions Club for the Community Christmas tree. Miss Inez Rudy led a program about American poet Edgar Arlington Robinson with a round table discussion and a quartet performed Silent Night and Only With Thine Eyes.
Members gathered at the home of Mrs. Ollie Giliner where tea was served. Present were Mrs. L. H. Angove, Mrs. Henry T. Ayres, Mrs. W. B. Benson, Mrs. J. B. Benson, Mrs. Glenn Cunninghian, Mrs. Minnie Hutchison, Mrs. Paul Donald, Mrs. N. B. Gary, Mrs. C. S. Henderson, Mrs. Ollie Gilier, Mrs. C. J. Dods worth, Miss Estell Miller, Miss Inez Rudy, Mrs. L. J. Purkey, Mrs. Morris Thompson, Mrs. Howard Williams, Mrs. E. W. Wright, and Mrs. W. A. Flowers. Miss Lizzie Mae Shoemaker is visiting her niece Miss Floyce Chandler at Corpus Christi this week.
A fragment from Bowie coverage resumes with brief notes on events in Bowie and surrounding area. The item references local figures and settings, signaling ongoing reporting after a pause.
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