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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

4

Mrs Purkey Hosts Sodality Class Evening

Mrs L R Purkey hosted the Sodality Class of the First Baptist Church Tuesday night. Mrs Orie Garrett presided over a business session followed by songs and a program featuring Mary life stories, piano duets, solo performances, and Christmas selections.

L. 3. Purkey First Baptist Church Orie Garrett Marvin Willett Mary JL. J. Porkey Harry Earls David Warren Claes Clauss Polyanna Bernice Cantwell Glenn ‘Trout Virgil Boyer Oxden Clerke Geneshc Hachtel Edd Jones G. L. Griffin Glen Steers Alm Morgan Earnest ChandsoaJer Marchi Willett RR. K. Fraley J. B. Green Ike Parks Rice Gayle Bradley H. Burge Lyle Brandt Wayne Golden

Maids and Matrons Club Hold Christmas Luncheon

The Maids and Matrons Club hosted a Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Benson's home with 1 oclock seating, holly decor, turkey buffet, carols led by Mrs. Purkey and piano by Mrs. Ayres. Members brought toys for Lions Club Community tree and gifts were shared from a blue and silver tree.

D. B. Benson Morris Thompson Fp.rr. Brown Howard Williams Irs. Benson Herald Angels L. J. Purkey Henry T. Ayres Lions Club Laura Moore Er. W. Wright J. J. Purkey Estell Miller C. J. Dodsworth R. T. Marshall Ollie Gilmer C. $8. Henderson N. Bi. Gary Paul Donald Minnie Hutchison Glenn Cunningham G. L. Griffin W. EB. Benson N. HL. Anygove

Presbyterian Auxiliary Luncheon at Mrs Heard’s Home

Members of the First Presbyterian Church Auxiliary held a 4 dish luncheon at 1 o clock Tuesday at the home of Mrs 8 S W Heard. The program featured a Joy Gift Fund Christmas lesson and the tale The Fourth Wise Man.

First’ Presbyterian Church W. Heard J. A. Wallender John B. Hunt W. B. Blanton Harry Karlsberg E. W. Daley James Bhinkenship Little Wen Max Kh. C. Heard BK. L. Anderson J. W. Reddy M. M. Ward Woo P. Blanton M.A. Bryan 8. W. Heard

Maury Cosby YW A Elects Officers At Purkey Home

A Maury Cosby YW A meeting at Mrs L J Purkey’s home on December 15 1997 approved officer nominations for the coming year. Officers include President Lois Daniel First Vice President Ethel Smith Second Vice President Ike Parks Secretary Elizabeth Bellah Treasurer Erynmtrude McNatt and other committee chairs. Gifts were given for perfect attendance and the group closed with carols and a prayer.

Maury Cree Cosby Y. W. A L. J. Purkey Y. Cosby Lois Daniel Ethel Smith Ike Parks Elizabeth Bellah Ermyntrude McNatt Allene Huth Willie Lee Dickerman Lillie Huff Dorothy Jackson Cosby Cree L. Jd. Purkey Dickerman Lille Huff Lara Dean Davis Cecil Daniel Bob Lancaster

Mrs Ridinger Leads Thursday Club World Affairs Program

Mrs R W Ridinger led a Thursday Club meeting on World Affairs at the club rooms assisted by Mrs Ogden Clarke and Mrs Renne Allred Sr. Mrs John B Hunt acted as hostess in Mrs M A Lorgan’s absence. Mrs W KR Potter conducted a word study and Mrs J A Brite presided. Attendees included Mrs A J Allen and many others.

RR. W. Ridinger Ogden Clarke Renne Allred John B. Hunt M. A. Lorgan W. KR. Potter J. A. Brite A. J. Allen Cecil Allen Kenney Allred Gee, Barry Paul Boedeker B. B. Breitenhirt R. C. Cady D. Calaway Y. Cosby S. H. MeVicker Wilbur Morgan W. R. Potter R. W. Ridinger Arthur Wells

Susette Meyer Class Christmas Party Observed

Mrs. M. A. Bryan hosted the Susette Meyer Class Christmas gathering of the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday night. Decorations filled the home, readings and a Joy Gift story accompanied carols, and a closing prayer followed the social hour with a plate served to listed attendees.

M. A. Bryan Susette Meyer First Presbyterian Church B. B. Breitenhirt Lometa McAfee E. W. Daley Paul Donald Cynthia Daley Marguerite Jeannine Lee Santa Claus E. B. Martin James Blankenship Herman Reddy Elizabeth Bellah Lester Long Geree Higgs of Crafton Mazel McDonald A. 8. Hamilton Minnie Hutchison Ruby Randell

Judson Taylor Quinn Honored With Fourth Birthday

Mrs A J Quinmi hosted a Monday afternoon party for her son Judson Taylor Quinn on his fourth birthday. A Christmas motif filled the home with punch and cookies served to a list of relatives and friends while gifts were distributed from a well laden table.

A. J. Quinmi Judson Taylor Nancy Clarke Roy Gene Williams Dale Jackson Ann Speake Jimmy Fontaine Manda Markham Nelda Jean Annette Bowden Barbara Garrett Rosemary Quinn A. J. Quinn, Jr H. Bo Box

Local families share visits across the area this weekend

Clyde Southerland of Blue Grove stayed with his uncle J. M. Southerland over Saturday and Sunday. Laine Bryan and Mary Lou Weatherall, Austin College students, visited Laine's parents M. A. and Mrs. Bryan. Audie Parks and his wife from Eunice New Mexico spent holidays with Will and Henry Parks and relatives. Mrs. W. C. Long returned from Vernon after eight months away. Burchfield family and Doris Nell returned from Vernon after a five day visit. L. L. Epps recently moved to Bowie with new address 219 Ussory street. Walter McDonald of Llano visited Guy Burkhalter. J. L. Broyles of Belcherville visited L. R. Broyles. John Black made a business trip to Wichita Falls. Ellea Southerland visited brother Floyd Southerland in Bellevue.

Audie Parks Eunice New Mexico Will Ryan Henry Parks

Local Residents Visit and Move Headlines

Mr and Mrs Jim Hundley moved to Denton last week J H Jester of Balls visited friends here Wednesday Mr and Mrs B J Wood of No cona visit their parents N A Wood Harry Hundley of Saint Jo visited his parents A A Hundley Sunday H C Anderson of Washti visited relatives here Monday Mr and Mrs J H Holland and family attended the funeral of Mrs Holland s sister in Illinois Bend Monday Mrs Morris of Oklahoma visits Pal daughter Mrs J H Holland

Jim Hundley Denton J. H. Jester Balls B. J. Wood Nocona N. A. Wood Harry Hundley Saint Jo A. A. Hundley H. C. Anderson Washti J. H. Holland Holland Illinois Bend Morris Oklahoma Pal R. D. Hill R. Walker Roy Schrockle Kenneth Mr. Schockley M Tague Robert Walker Fred Roth Salona G. G. Gregory Cliff Davis Little Son Byers C. Noble Bill Sullivan Cecil Gibson Mr. Gibson Me . V. W. Vaught Mr. Vaught Bruce Pollard Healdton Okla B. A. Prater

Christmas Sunday Service Plans at Local Church

The church invites all to celebrate Christmas Sunday December 21 with 11 a.m. worship led by Pastor George F. Kornegay on the Divine Gift. The choir offers music and Mrs J Lee Hanchey directs 5 p.m. vesper services, in a warm doorway to all.

Jesus of Nazareth J. Lee Hanchey George F. Kornegay

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Cumberland Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Ladies' Missionary Society Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Pastor Mable Mitchell.

Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Missionary Society

Church of Christ Sunday Schedule Listing

The Church of Christ announces Bible study at 9 45 a m Sunday class work at 9 45 a m sermon and the Lord s Supper at 11 a m evening prayers and Bible study at 7 p m Wednesday service at 7 p m Pastor A F Thurman invites all to attend and worship with the congregation.

Church OF Christ A. F. Thurman

Christian Science Sunday service on December 19

The lesson titled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force will be read in all Christian Science churches. The Golden Text speaks of God's eternal remembrance and creation. Services: Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Public invited.

Christian Science Service Church of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Local church service draws families from surrounding towns

Rev Dennis led Sunday services at the Hardy church with attendance from Forestburg Dye Mound Bowie Saint Jo Illinois Bend and Gainesville areas. Guests included Mr and Mrs A R Jackson and daughter Jean, Mr and Mrs H A Sloan and family, and many relatives visiting from nearby communities.

Rev. Dennis A. R. Jackson Jean Forestburg H. A. Sloan Dye Mound TI. P. Mitchell Lynton Mitchell Anna Lee Fisher Ray Wid Ruby Harris Bowie Charlie Wilson Saint Jo C. D. Mitchell Dennis Dennis Perryman Floyd Harris Bailey Jackson Illinois Bend J. W. Haggan Gainesville

Local Social Notes From Rocky Point Area

Rocky Point residents and families share weekend visits and travel details across Fort Worth Jacksboro Bowie Decatur Mineral Wells and Han cock. Names include and John Jones Ara Palmer S. E. Palmer Charlie Kibler Vera Parish Ava Palmer and others with relatives listed.

Dinner guests span two towns in Texas social list

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole of Henrietta, formerly of Bowie, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Vaught Sunday. Mrs. L. H. Luallen of Amarillo was the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Orie Garrett. Luallen and Garrett are sisters.

Howard Cole Henrietta Bowie Mrs Floyd Vaught L. H. Luallen Amarillo Orie Garrett

Community Christmas Tree Planned at Fruitland Church

Fruitland notes show visits by Grover Chandler and son Billie from San Diego and other families from Sunset Montrose and Dallas. James Waller stayed in Wichita Falls. A Community Christmas Tree event is set for Christmas Eve at Fruitland Baptist Church with a program and gift distribution by Santa.

Fruitland Baptist Church

Local Residents Share Visitors and Family News

Lingering weekend visits unfold across Lindaile and area as Mr and Mrs R D Hill host relatives, Bruce Pollard from Healdton visits, and guests include the Walker family and Oklahoma kin. The note lists several small gatherings and a flower shop promotion at Bowie Flower Shop on Strong Street.

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Bowie Drug Co Wade Bond Mrs. Purkey Sodalitan The Bowie News Presbyterian Auxiliary Peta Barlow LOS Miller’s Lg Ey’s Golden Syrtu Cranberries Ib Kellogg's Rice Rae Morton’s R. W Judson Taylor Quinn Parok Clyde Southerland Blue Grove J. M. Southerland Laine Bryan Mary Lou Weatherall Austin College At Sherman Laine W. C. Long Vernon L.L. Epps Post Oak Ussory Street Walter McDonald Llano,Texas Guy Burkhalter J. L. Broyles Belcherville Mrs. L. R. Broyles John Black Wichita Falls Ellea Southerland Floyd Southerland Bellevue Mallard Opal First Methodist Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mable Mitchell Hardy News By Addie Jeffres Rocky Point Alta Fae Palmer Charlie Kibler John Enloe Fort Worth Bill Wiley and Son O. B Jacksboro Barden Home John Jones John Comb Ara Palmer Alta Fae Billie Joe Edna Hale S. E. Palmer Arch Hicks Sadie Janie Florine Hancock Blach Mansfield Mary Mansfield Cecil Tarpley G. A. W. Phillips Vera Parish Decatur Ava Palmer Ray Rhodes Jean Montgomery Albert Rhodes Mason Rhodes Zerl Borden Mineral Wells China Namelware Electric Irons Dutch Ovens Electrolux Golden-Lurber Co Fruitland By Inez Owen Grover Chandler Billie San Diego Calif G. H. Chandler B. F. Dearmore Sunset Edd Owen Jetty Jo Bobby Sim Briggs Montrose Colorado W. F. Briggs Y. E. Lewis Rose Mary Dallas James Waller Lindale Mrs. C. Noble Bowie Flower Shop Strong St Advertising Dept
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