Lt Commander Byron Johnson Weds Tu Trink in Saigon
Mrs Zuln Abel of Baw announces the marriage of her son Lt Commander Byron Johnson to Tu duc Trink of Saigon Viet Nam. The ceremony was Nov 25 with a Viet Nam style rite and a civil official present. The couple honeymooned in Hong Kong and Bangkok and reside in Saigon.
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Johnson
Tu Trink
Saigon
Zuln Abel
Baw
Byron Johnson
Tu Duc Trink
Viet Nam
Hong Kong
Banekok
Dear Santa Letter Highlights Bowie Needs in 1963
A reader from Bowie writes to Santa listing community needs including a new hospital and a junior college. They urge city action on vacant lots, street paving, and city employee responsibilities, hoping for improvements in 1963.
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Santa
Bowie
Southside WMS Meets Monday Christmas Party
Southside Baptist W M S met Monday evening at the home of Mrs W Belle Rye for a Christmas party. The home was decorated with symbols of the season and devotional led by Mr F E Summers. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees. Growth in Texas student population now requires about 3 500 new teachers each year in public schools.
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W . Belle
Rye
F E. W. Summers
Bettie Case
W. L. Luther
B.J Allen
W FD Barnes
Tom Gimnington
Sam Cleveland
Odie Mc Donald
Warda Wheelis
Cecil Ratff Lena Boydston
Velda Walke
Joan Winn
Nellie Sam
Ruth McKay
Carolyn
Bigsour
Tulf
Ben High
H. O. Atte- Pury
Sam Hodges
Mir
Texas
First Christmas Tree Lights Born From Telephone Switchboard Lamps
The tale credits Ralph E Morris with creating the first electric Christmas tree lights in the early 1900s. After his son burned hair on a candle flame, Morris recalled his switchboard and attached about a dozen colored lamps to wires, using colored paper to finish the look.
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Ralph E Morris
Morris
Peace on earth find it fast in the Yellow Pages
A storm tore a Christmas billboard revealing a Yellow Pages panel. The combined message urged readers to find peace on earth fast in the Yellow Pages. The playful note ends with a reflection that Yellow Pages may not provide true peace or happiness, merely a quick search.
Local prize listings reveal wide gift draw totals
Prize listings total 293 dollars across many donors including Slaughter Drug Bowie Furniture and Richardson Plumbing. Winners named span Sunset Bellevue Saint Jo and Bowie with items like lamps gift certificates watches and car services. The first drawing occurred last week with Jim Swain Nancy Moyer Wanda Tucker and others among the winners.
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Jim Swain
Sunset
Patterson Studio
J. T. Carr, Jr
Bellevue
First Savings and Loan Association
Jewel Stephens
Bowie
Ford
Nancy Moyer
Fidelity Finance Company
Wanda Tucker
Saint Jo
Moore's
Jesse Foreman
Shelton
Tomlinson
J. L. Crockett
Kow Kow Korner
M. L. Reynolds, Jr
O'Dell
Pearl Beard
Alvord
Arrington Oil Company
C. £. Fuller
Botany
J. C. Swinney
Walkers
R. C. Nale
Russell's
Jack Tage
Hargoods
Floyd Arnold
Majestic Theatre
I. B. Wagonseller
Perry Brothers
Eldon Loveaul
Gene Roberts
Boyd’s Auto Parts
George Hoeldtke
McMillion - Middleton
Humble Station
Randy Landers
Turner Circle Holds Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Mozelle Turner Circle met Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the church for their regular session. Mrs W R Deel led prayers for missionaries on birthdays and the group voted gifts to the Convalescing home and a donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. Mrs George Curlee led the program on Spiritual Life Development with assistance from Mrs R C Nale and Mrs W R Deel. Seven members attended.
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Mozelle Turner
First Baptist Church
W. R. Deel
Lottie Moon
George Curlee
R. C. Nale
Clara Stephens
Oliver Receives Leatherneck Marksmanship Award
Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond O. Oliver of Bowie receives the Leatherneck Marksmanship Award at Kaneohe Bay Hawaii Col D E Reeves presents the honor for firing 239 of 250 during the annual Leatherneck rifle match Oliver serves with the Hawaii Marine Rifle and Pistol Team at Puuloa Rifle Range He is a Bowie High School graduate who entered the service in April 1949.
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Ramond O. Oliver
William H. Oliver
Bowie
D. E. Reeves
Marine Corps Air Station
Kaneohe Bay
Oahu
Hawaii
Oliver
Puuloa
Bowie High School
Bowie 4-H Holds Christmas Party
The Bowie Community 4-H Club held its annual Christmas party at the City Auditorium on Thursday evening December 6 at 7 30 p m. Games were played and refreshments served by the adult leaders. Gifts were distributed to about fifty two persons.
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Bowie
4-H Club
City Auditorium
Christmas Gift Certificate Drawing Blitz at Bowie Shops
Modern Beauty Shop Mrs Roy Smith Cottage Florist Mrs Lon Robertson Nasive Gardner Carroll s Department Store Etta Jones Tiny Tot Shop Mrs Joe Reynolds Dr N F Blake will join in a weekly drawing each Wednesday at 5 30 am from now until Christmas per Chamber of Commerce Manager Fred Bloom. Register during shopping for a chance to win.
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Roy Smith
Bowie
Cottage Florist
Etta Jones
Bellevue
Joe Reynolds
Nocona
N. F. Blake
Chamber Commerce
Fred Bloom
Former Sunset resident T. L. McConnell dies in Clarksville
T. L. Lee McConnell a retired machinist died in Clarksville on November 17 after months of illness. A former Sunset resident whose father started the Sunset Signal he lived in Clarksville since 1917. Funeral services were held at Jolly's Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Smith and burial at Fairview cemetery. Born September 26, 1877 in Meadow Valley Wisconsin, he is survived by four daughters, two sons, a sister and other relatives.
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T. L. (Lee) McConnell
Clarksville
Sunset
Sunset Signal
Jolly
Morris Smith
McKenzie Memorial Church
Fairview
Meadow Valley
Wisconsin
Thomas
Harriet (Reeve) McConnell
Texas
Clarkesville
Joe Pinson
W. W. Hays
S. T. Krambes
Howard Collins
Orange Grove
Calif
Noel McConnell
Coushatta
Thomas McConnell
Alexandria
J. Wesley Smith
Cameron
Okla
Bowie City Council Rejects Bids and Proposes Gasoline Sale Ban
The Bowie City Council rejected all bids for a street department front end loader and asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of gasoline to grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The panel also set plans for a possible special meeting and noted a short 75 minute regular session.
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Bowie
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International University of Tokyo
Gainesville High School
University of Texas
South Viet Nam Navy
Mrs. Byron Johnson
Towelt
Nate
Papa
Mortons
Viva
Kievele
Jimmy Jet
Johnny Rebel Cannon
Greg Gist
Southside
WMS
Joe Pledger
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Billy Neeld
Mildred Oliver
Henrietta
Prince Matchabelli
Slaughter Drug
John W. Dye
Super Save Grocery
A. H. Huggins
Bowie Furniture Company
B. T. Branson
Gregory & Winn Feed Store
Ward L. Stine
Farmer's Eat Shop
Nell Barber
Morrow's Coffee Shop
C. B. Owens
Permanent Wave
Glen Trout
Griffin Chevron
L. H. Adams
Nancy Cole
Graham
Emmaline Parker
Bradley Jewelry
W B. Towles
Richardson Plumbing
S. A. Spencer
Heard’s Hardware
E. W. Thomas
First National Bank
Roy Ellison
Blackmon Truck and Tractor Company
Carl Hargrove
C. D. Lewis
Clark Furniture Exchange
Margerie Carter
Cotton McGaugh Texaco
Maye Collier
Bridgeport
AMFM
Bowie Hardware Co
Mabel Beth Jackson
Doll
Perry Bros. Variety
Clifton Robbins
Wichita Falls
Widlake Bros
Lora Ford
Newport
North Mason Cleaners
Bowie Sharpshooter
Turner Circle
Lon Robertson
Hutchinson’s Courts
Nasive Gardner
Electric Blanket
Carroll's Department Store
Mattie Hastey
Sunset, Texas
Texas Public Schools
the Style Shop
Tery
IKE and
Winnie Parks
South Africa
Bulova
Bradley
By Gayle Bradley
West Wise
GE Mobile Maid
Heards Hardware
General Electric
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