Mrs. Jewell McGregory Finds Career in Rural Mail Route
Mrs. Jewell McGregory began delivering rural mail in 1961 after her husband Amos McGregory died. She maintains a demanding daily circuit Bowie Montague Nocona Bonita Saint Jo Muenster with about 4000 miles monthly until routing changes reduced the load. Her helpful neighbors and driver support kept the route steady, and she balances church life, family, and a self supplied van as the route’s trusted carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell McGregory
Amos McGregory
Ernest Chandler
Mrs. McGregory
Bowie
Montague
Nocona
Ing Bowie
Bonita
Saint Jo
Muenster
McGregory
Fort Worth
Derton
Handbell Choir Delights Bowie Audience
The MacDowell Club presented the Handbell Choir of the First Christian Church of Wichita Falls in a December 1 concert at the First Baptist Church of Bowie. Choir director Brent Stratton introduced the ancient art and guided nine high school students through several selections. Volunteers rang bells for one number and guests enjoyed tea, sandwiches, and cookies after the program.
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MacDowell Club
First Christian Church of
Wichita Falls
First Baptist Church
Bowie
Brent Stratton
Postoak News Briefs From Local Church Gathering
A Workers Conference was held at Postoak Baptist Church last Monday night drawing a large crowd. Local students Sandra and Virginia Sparkman return from North Texas State University in Denton, Sue Davis from Decatur Baptist College comes home for holidays, and other area residents visiting relatives are listed. Mentions birthdays and Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mrs. Willie Spangler with guests including the Spanglers, Burrs, Wheeler family, Stevens, Teague, and Beulah Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoak Baptist Church
Sandra
Virginia Sparkman
Denton
North Texas State University
Sue Davis
Decatur Baptist College
Paul Newton
Weatherford
Bob Sparkman
Lubbock
Clifford Waddle
Fort Worth
Oscar Clark
Sno
Willie Spangler
Aaron Burr
Willie Rinn
Dwight
Azle
Harold Wheeler
Buddy Stevens
Aaron
J. D. Teague
Abilene
Ollie Spangler
Bowie Personal Mrs Herman Leonard Attends Cousin’s Funeral
Mrs. Herman Leonard traveled to Amarillo during the weekend to attend the funeral of her cousin E. X. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Leonard
Amarillo
E. X. Burns
Federal Land Bank loan contact in Texas
See Mr. W C Denson in the Farm Bureau office in Montague Texas each Thursday between 4:00 p m and 2:30 p m to take applications for Federal Land Bank loans or contact the Federal Land Bank Association at Room 207 First National Building Wichita Falls Texas
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Federal Land Bank
W. C. Denson
Farm Bureau
Montague
Texas
Federal Land Bank Loans
Federal Land Bank Association
First National Bldg
Wichite Falls
Tex
Pupils Present Piano Recital in Christmas Themed Room
The Third Winter Musical by Mrs. L. B. Sever's pupils was held in the First National Bank Community Room on Sunday afternoon. Students Caroline Coffield Dean Sanders Ann Campbell Colleen Cole Tinka Hutson Neil Bryson Charlene Coffield Cathy Coffield Beverly Garrett Janis Carrett Frances Bryson Gregory Hutson Mollie Heinze Rosanne Heinze Nana Henson Sallie Heinze Kristel Sanders Janet Evans Vicki Moore Larry Moore Bobby Heard David Heard Tim Winn Nancy Bynum Paula Henderson Janet Henderson Neal Webb performed piano pieces. Ann Campbell opened with a reading and Mrs. Roy D. Sanders Jr. read How Great Thou Art to conclude. Mrs. J. W. Webb and Mrs. Raymond Garrett decorated the room with a Christmas theme and favors were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bynum
Paula Henderson
Janet Henderson
Neal Webb
Ann Campbell
Roy D. Sanders, Jr
J. W. Webb
Raymond Garrett
Bowie Personal Notes From Weekend Visits
Mrs. J. D. Anderson visited her mother and Mrs. Walter David in Henrietta Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E. L. Mobry Jim and Jerry Howard visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anderson during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Anderson
Walter David
Henrietta
E. L. Mobry
Jim and
Jerry Howard
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Star Route
Quisenberry
Postoak News
C. T. Moreland
Mrs
Ada Moreland
Cadillac
BOB White Motor Company
West Wise
Bowie, Texas
Hasgood
Nyt
Drink 'N
Baby Dolls
Black & Decker
Bowie Hardware Company
Smythe
R&d
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