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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
7
The Vashti 4 H Club held a December party Saturday evening December 5 with Miss Pauline Bell. Games ran for hours and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments included candy apples and bananas for nine guests. Various local visits and travels are noted among members and friends from Joy Colmanche Comanche Henrietta Mangum Sacksboro Wichita Falls Carlsbad and Bluegrove.
The Vashti Cemetery Association met Monday December 7 with Mrs Tom Bragg. Mrs Porter Bush drew the lucky number and received a cookie jar. The group will meet with Mrs Bush next time. Candy and apples were served to 18 ladies and two children.
Mr James E Morris of Memphis Texas and Mrs Mae Long of Leona united in marriage on Saturday December 5 at the home of Rev and Mrs J W Walker with the Rev Walker performing the ceremony They will make their home at Memphis Texas.
Miss Zelma Mae Howard of Carlsbad New Mexico is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R E Howard until after the Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs Floyd Dixon and children spent Friday in Wichita Falls. Mr and Mrs Ray Morrow and daughter Wanda Ray spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Ben White of Pleasant Valley.
Mrs C R Sloan improves after illness. Ringgold P T A reports good attendance with a program on Friendliness led by Rev Thompson. Arts and Crafts Club enjoyed handwork and games with 25 members. Several members attend Christmas shopping in Wichita Falls. Bridge club, prizes and refreshments noted. Local families visit relatives in Oklahoma and Bowie. Nelson Gaydon from Fort Sill visits Ringgold.
Eight teams have accepted to compete in the Basket Ball Tournament to be held Friday and Saturday December 11 and 12 in Ringgold. Attendees include Mesdames Lieuwebber Wat ers Smith Roy Fitts and Phillips with county PTA news and a new county officer elected.
In this humorous line the reader is told some people will not rise until they part with their automobile. The quip suggests a reluctance to move or act without leaving the car behind.
A reflective line notes that half the world ignores others while a handicap can empower pride in victory, suggesting resilience and rivalry shape attitudes and pride in achievement.
The editor explains that several letters from correspondents were intended for publication last week but arrived late and were omitted due to space. The paper thanks all correspondents and promises to print timely letters when received early in the week.
Mr and Mrs Ed Wecker hosted a food demonstration by Mrs Tom Ferguson of the Wearever Aluminum Co assisted by Mrs Paul Phelps of Bowie. Ferguson cooked and served a waterless meal, with talks and a Thanksgiving program for school patrons and teachers.
In Wichita Falls the Nocona-B football team meets Burke Burnett Friday at Coy Ote stadium for the Class B Region One championship. The Bulldogs and Indians vie in a high stakes tilt featuring Tollie McKown and Jack Crain, with both teams undefeated in league play and aiming to prove the top northern Texas blocks.
A wry note on temptations where the man claims choice but often takes the drink and neglects the other path. The saying reflects on self control and inconsistent resolve in social drinking norms.
A proverb-like remark cautions that remaining silent may be wiser than speaking and removing all doubt about one’s foolishness. The saying emphasizes restraint and measured speech over reckless talk.
The Alamo School pupils staged a Thursday afternoon program for parents and friends featuring plays readings songs and talks. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L B Clement Mr and Mrs Holt Bridges Mrs J H Bridges Miss Wilma Green Miss Lela Green and others. The item ends with a humorous political quip about voting machines versus machine guns.
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