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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1938

Page

4

Thursday Club Hosts Busy Christmas Planning Session

Mrs E W Daley Jr hosted the Thursday Greb at her home with President Mrs David Warren presiding. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party to be held next Thursday at the homes of Mrs A J Allen and Mrs Cecil Allen. Speakers included Mrs Harry Karlsberg on international relations and Mrs N G Davis on world leaders. Open Forum featured many members including Mrs Cecil Allen and hostess Mrs Warren.

KE. W. Daley, Jr David Warren A. J. Allen Cecil Allen Harry Karlsberg N. G. Davis Roy Sanders United States J. A. Ayres George Barry J. A. Brite R. ©. Cady J. Calaway Ogden Clarke N. G. Ommvis F. J. Dixon John Hunt W. Kt. Potter Glenn Trout J. V. Kearby Jr Clarry Karlsberg Kay Sanders Arthur Wells

Presbyterian Auxiliary Covered Dish Luncheon Recap

Mrs B B Breitenhirt hosted a Presbyterian Auxiliary covered dish luncheon to the church members and guests. Gifts were given by Mrs Paul Donald and Mrs Geo Slaughter. A Christmas program titled Days Come was presented by Mrs Geo Slaughter with help from Mrs W F Blanton and Mrs Jno B Hunt.

B. B. Breitenhirt The Presbyterian Church Paul Donald Geo. Slaughter W. F. Blanton Jno. B. Hunt Miss Pearl Deering of Stoneburg

Local Socialites Gather at Fruitland House Party

Mrs. M Sigman, Mrs. W W Philly, Mrs. M M Ward, Mrs. J J Varkey, Mrs. W 2 Alexander, Mrs. Jno B Want, Mrs. W TV Blanton, Mrs. A 0 Wilson, Mrs Paul Donald, Mrs aster Long, Mrs. W 2D Biggs and Barbara Nell, Mrs A W Chandler host in Fruitland with other ladies and the hostess’s son Deel King present.

Maids and Matrons Host Delightful Christmas Luncheon

Mrs N B Gary and three co hosts led a 1 pm luncheon for Maids and Matrons at Mrs Garys home decorated with Christus imagery. Members and guests enjoyed a Christmas story read by Mrs Mangini and carol singing with gift exchanges. Next meeting set for Jan 14 with Mrs Paul Donald hosting and officers to be elected.

N. B. Gary Morris Thompson L. H. Angove Minnie Hutchinson Paul Donald G. I. Griffin Trenderson Estelle Miller Coy Perry Inez Rudy B. W. Wright Harper Knight EF. W. Daley

Bride To Be Honored With Prenuptial Shower

Mrs Robi Cady and Mrs Ruby Ruindell hosted a prenuptial shower for Miss Opal Barker, soon to wed A Bucher. The event at Morrow Grill featured bean contest wins, twin vases gifts, a Christmas tree of tiny gifts, and light refreshments as friends sent gifts.

Robi. Cady Ruby Ruindell Opal Barker Loretta Bakman Anthony Fenoglio Frances Clark Glenn Troy BF. O. Edwards G. K. Griffin Sallie B. Tharvey Claudia Pierce de Mo Suddath D. M. Major Estell Miller

Mary Nell Perona Wins Beautiful Roll Fast Bicycle

Mary Nell Perona, daughter of Mr and Mrs DD Perona, wins a Roll Fast bicycle by selling 87 combs in a Griffins Rexall Drug Store contest. She is among 20 contestants. prizes include 10 percent commission on all sales with combs at 10 cents each. Second prize goes to Delbert Moore and Ceci Daniels Jr. places fourth.

Mary Nell Verona

Mrs Ruby Ford Birthday Party Noted at Edgin Home

Mrs. Ruby Ford was honored Friday evening with a surprise birthday party at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. EB L Edgin. Guests included family friends, gifts were received and snacks served. Senders included Mrs. Irene Brooks of Longview Texas and Mrs. T M Park of Colorado Springs Colorado.

Ruby Ford EB. L Db. L. Edging Lawrence H. ©. Brown G. A. Teague

Morgan couple honored with church dinner at White home

Rev and Mrs B F A Morgan and their son from Sao Paulo Brazil were honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Jno White. The home was decorated with autumn flowers and linen table settings. Also present were Rev and Mrs A J Quinn W N White and Miss Hazel Winn. The Mor d an couple spoke at the Baptist church that evening before staying the night.

Beery film to be shown at Majestic Theatre this week

H C Smith can gain free admission by presenting this issue of The News to see Wallace Beery in The Bad Man of Brimstone. The show runs Sunday Monday and Tuesday at the Majestic Theatre with Beery as the star.

H.C. Smith The Wallace Beery Brimstone Majestic Theatre

Well Known Bowie Lady Weds Henrietta Man

Viola Skinner of Bowie and M. B. Powell of Henrietta united in marriage at 1 30 Thursday afternoon Dec Sinal quiet ceremony at the Baptist Parsonage Decatur Dr R E K Bell officiated After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip in south Texas Mrs Powell previously worked as bookkeeper at Brites Dry Goods Store for 14 years They will reside in Henrietta where Powell operates a gin

Viola Skinner M. B. Powell Henrietta Baptist Parsonage Decatur R. EK. Bell South Texas Powell Brites Dry Goods

Methodist Missionary Meeting Hosts Share Harvest Theme

Mrs Dale Eales and Mrs M Posey co hosted the Methodist Women Missionary Society gathering at the church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs M W Galloday led the program on Harvest Day with a home and foreign Missions quiz. A social period and refreshments followed. Attending were Mrs Howard Williams Mrs J Lee Hanchey Mrs J P Kearby Sr Mrs Wade Bond Mrs J A Ayres Mrs J J Chandler Mrs J F Thompson Mrs W H Stephens Mrs R C Cady Mrs BR W Wright Mrs J D Coulter and Miss Pearl Deering.

Dale Eales Wade Bond J. A. Ayres J. J. Chandler J. F. Thompson W. H. Stephens R. C. Cady BR. W. Wright J. D. Coulter M. W. Galloday Pearl Deering

Christmas Service At First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church holds a special Christmas Light Vespers at 5 PM Sunday December 15 directed by Mrs J Lee Hanchey Mrs M W Galloday and Mrs J F E Thompson. Morning service at 11 AM features a message The Christian Christmas. Church School meets at 9 45 AM under Dale Eales. All are welcome.

First Methodist Church J. Lee Hanchey M. W. Galloday J. FE. Thompson Church School Dale Eales Our

Christian Science Sunday Lesson Read Across Churches

The Tasson Sermon on Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist this Sunday. The Golden Text cites Isaiah about God as the first and last, with a call to Jacob and Israel. The Lesson-Sermon includes Job and Eddy's Science and Health passages on creation and the infinite Mind.

Christian Science Service Churches of Christ, Scientist Israel Mary Baker Eddy

Christmas Church Services Urged by Breitenhirt Pastor

First Presbyterian Church led by B B Breitenhirt urges congregants to attend services at 645 am Sunday School 11 am church services 615 pm Young People meeting and 7 pm service. The sermon theme centers on building Christ's church and welcoming Him into Christmas and faith. Go to church Sunday anywhere.

Christ Universal Christian Church

King's Soldiers Class Hold Basement Party at Church

Members of the King's Soldiers Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Monday evening for a party in the church basement hosted by Mrs. Coy Perry. After games, attendees enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate, fruit, and candy. present were Don Jarl Watts, C. H. Knightstep, Lindy Smith, and R. D. Dunham Jr.

King’s Soldiers First Baptist Church Coy Perry Don Jarl Watts C. H. Knightstep Lindy Smith R. D. Dunham Jr

In Memory of Mrs IL R May Dies at Home

Obituary note says Mrs IL R May died Tuesday November 29 at her daughter Mrs R G Guston’s home where she lived for years she was a devout member of the Methods Church and faithful in life’s trials. Her family mourns with faith in Christ and a hope of reunion at the end times signed Mrs R G Guston.

IL. R. May R. G. Guston Methods' Church God Crystal Sea

Lindale Weddings and Local News Highlight Area Community

Mrs. Fowler of Tage visits her daughters in town. Several residents attend family gatherings across Salena and Bowie. Troy Walker of Wichita Falls and Miss Juanita Hill of Bowie wed in Wichita Falls on December 3 at Ray Morrow’s home. The couple resides at 1007 17th Street. Friends extend best wishes.

Fowler Tage J. R. Shockley Robert Walker Elton Hill Alvord G. G. Greery Noble Claud Johnson Faulkner Salena Roth Troy Walker Wichita Juanita Hill Bowie Wiclita Falls Ray Morrow Guy Hill Lindale 17Th St Wichita Falls

Wal ke r Engagement Party Receives Wide Attendance

Guests gathered Saturday night December 10 for a celebration honoring the couple. Music by Carlos and Dad Cozart Elton Hill of Alvord and Burford Walker of Wichita Falls featured a quartet led by RD and Elton Hill and Bind Cozart. LB J. Walker performed a tap dance as gifts were exchanged. Refreshments served to numerous relatives and friends including Coffman family Gregorys Shockleys and Walkers from multiple towns.

R. L. Walker Carlos Dad Cozart Elton Hill Alvord Burford Walker Wichita Bind Cozart J. Walker T. H. Coffman Frances Garvin A. J. Coffman Nocona G. A. Griffin Dovie Herman Tompkirns L. Roe Walls Sug Toots Nickson Lai Gee

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