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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

7

Vashti Shower Honors Mrs Howell at Christmas Theme

Mrs. George Howell formerly Mildred McKinney was honored with a wedding shower December 9 at Mrs. W. R. Perkins home. Santa delivered gifts and 83 guests attended including out of town visitors. A church singing and program followed, with multiple local attendees noted.

Whynell Aston Howell George Howell Mildred McKinney W. R. Perkins Eldon Loveall Santa Luther Uater Leona P. G. Kerr Amos Hill Loyd Magers Jack Howell Bill Howell Josephine Brooks J. W. Callaway Henrietta Joyce Cozart Byers L. R. Selwidge Antelope

Hancock Family Visits Over Sunday in Burkburnett Electra

Mr and Mrs Jim Hancock and children Max Lee and Catharine of Burkburnett and Mr and Mrs L B Hancock of Electra visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs R L Hancock Miss Gwendolyn Ford of Hancock spent a few days of last past week with family in the area

Alta Faye Palmer Rockey Point R. L. Hancock Bernice Hancock Electra Thelma Butler Bowie C. M. Ford Hancock Ava Palmer Alta Faye S. E. Palmer Gwenmere Cecil Hickey B. Hickey Gwendolyn Ford Loyd Tims B. Hick Henrietta C. L. Hickey Clyde Scarber George Cawley Buffalo Springs F. Mansfield Ora Mansfield W. Miller Ida MceSpadden Therman McSpadon Holliday Tuesay J. Whetsell Opal Andell Park Springs Jim Hancock Max, Lee and Catharine Burkburnett L. B. Hancock

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Myers and son of Fort Worth along with several families from Electra and Bowie visited Mrs A A Harding and others over the weekend. Local residents Miss Alice Ruth Shaw and Miss Lynda Shires stayed with relatives, while many others attended singing in the area.

Maurice Benham M. E. Hill Morrison Fort Worth Lavert Pearson Electra Walter Price A. A. Harding Myers G. B. Studebaker Emmett Chandler John Garrett H. E. McClure Baby Cummins Wichita Falls Melvin Simpson Fruitland Carlos Cozart Lone Star Billie Rae Land Billie Barnes Dora Greenwood Dora Eason Alvord

Local Social Notes from Rock Springs and Nearby Towns

Mrs S F Middleton hosts visitors while family updates fill a weekend. Electra and Bowie trips recur as relatives and friends gather around Middleton, Brown, and Morrow families. Guest lists include Ringgold, Stoneburg, Nocona, Belknap, Montague, Bowie, and Decatur with several dinners, calls, and shopping plans.

Hospital Notes Reflect Local Family Admissions

Montague residents H B Eavenson bring daughter Lois for medical treatment. Kenneth Wayne Cross of Stoneburg admitted with a fractured leg. G L Pruitt of Ringgold admitted for medical care. Vernie Burris of Sunset admitted for medical care. Berniece Henson of Bowie admitted for tonsil operation and returned home.

H. B. Eavenson Montague Lois Kenneth Wayne Cross J. Marvin Cross Stoneburg G. L. Pruitt Ringgold Vernie Burris John Burris

Second Monday Trade Day Draws Wide Crowd in Bowie

A large cheerful crowd gathered in Bowie for Second Monday in December. Shoppers from Vashti, Buffalo Springs, New Liberty, Stoneburg and Newport visited Jockey Yard, traded horses, mules and goods, and enjoyed warm sunshine and friendly conversations with old neighbors and notable locals.

Bowie Homer Sewell Baby Vashti Randolph Cowley Buffalo Springs Col James M. Godfery New Liberty Godfre Dave Wiggins A. Y. Simmons Earl Hatcher Bellevue J. R. Hays Sunset Earl Weatherford Stoneburg Victor Starnes Lubbock A. W. Weatherford Alph Johnson Tom Copeland A. W. Arnold H. Joplin Route One Jockey Yard Tom Cowley Jim Crooked Creek Newport Henry Deshane R. P. Brown Hiram Sexton J. A. Huskey and James H. A. Jackson Washti Jackson Joe Jolly Verge Hays Ryan Okla Hays Eldon Loveaul Jim Stephens Tom Burnett J. M. Donnell Ce Jimmie Pickett Deer Creek Charlie McKinney Felixamilton Bill New Decatur John Allen Chico Oliver Hickman Terral S. P. Wall J. E. Lemons Miss Loriie Shannon W. P. Winson W. C. Baldridge Ed F. Bulls, Jr Poolville Dink Anderson Homer Lamb Bluegrove W. W. Hickman Morgan Hickman Prairie Branch W. F. Gossett Hollis Gardner George Brazeal Lawton Flinn Durne Parsons Jake Faulkner Bud Barnett Gary Brothers Doc Harris John Bob O’brien Byers A. L. Dennis G. E. Mitchell Forestburg J. R. Morris W. A. Elmore J. C. Lemond G. T. Sanford Luther Rush Springs

Inman Cozart Tie The Knot At Buffalo Springs

Miss Helen Inman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Inman, wed R. E. Cozart, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cozart, with Rev. Pat terson of the Methodist Church officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sie Cozart, and Mr. and Mrs. White of Wichita Falls. The community looks forward to A E Faulkner double program at the Ritz Theatre Thursday night.

J. C. Branch Methodist Church A. Y. Simmons Allen J. M. Waddel Odessa Mae Karsteder Walker Brown Henrietta Jake Faulkner L. W. Cozart West Texas D. L. O’brien J. A. Thompson Victor Starns Lubbock Bobby Rogers Wichita Falls Forest Stains Clinton Barker Frank Barker George Howell Antelope C. E. McKinney Ray Phagan Grace Phagan Fort Worth R. L. Liggett A. E. Faulkner Frank Ryan Bill McGee Ida Mae McCord Dallas Neal McCord Mack Wadsworth Jessie Wadsworth Helen Inman Rob. Inman R. E. Cozart Patterson Sie Cozart Katie Reader White Rural Conner Ritz Theatre

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support

We express appreciation to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our father. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rich, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Tice, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tice, W. H. Tice, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bone.

J. P. Rich S. C. Tice R. W. Tice W. H. Tice G. W. Bone

Gratitude for Kindness After Loss of Baby and Brother

A note of thanks expresses appreciation for kindness during the illness and death of a beloved baby and brother. The Buie and Yarbor families thank friends for support and flowers received.

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Rona Catherine Jewels Ig E Bradley Baptist Church T. A Rythm Forest Starns R. C. Elrod Audra Shoemaker Maurine Lowall Rev June Workman Lois Whitwell Glenn Henderson John Archie Martin Homer Lee Wetsell Vashti Cemetery Association Tom Bra Twenthe Ce J. O. Aston Mabel, Earl and Billie Merle Goodwin Beauty Shop Matthews, Heard Cady Pleasant Ridge Rock Springs S. F. Middleton W. B. Clark Tom Beak E. J. Brooks F.A . Brooks Preston Hite Cotton Neema Mexico G. D. Vice David Middleton Mac Aust Kate Peterson J. A. Young Reta Ferne George Middleton Fred McGrew Nocona E. L. Mills J. W. Morrow Walthall F. C. Hamilton Belknap Jim Giaketti C. E. Burnett R. L. Brown John Young Ethel Mabel Jamid Stepp J. H. Turner Rob. Brown R. E. Cox Inman-Cozart Glenn Trout J. M. Buie B. J. Yarbor Richard Greene Richard Dix Brenda Joyce Roland Young Gladys George Kenny Baker Florence Rice Jane Withers Majestic Tex Ritter Wyoming Lyon & Matthews CO Texas ATA Manhattan and Arrow Bowne’s Exclusive Store Miller's
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