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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
10
A new seven and a half by eight foot neon sign will be installed in front of Griffin's Drug Store. The Rexall ignia sign will bear Griffin's name beneath. The sign is several times larger than the current sign and will enhance the store's appearance.
Griffin's Drug Store acquired a Hydro Therm gas steam sterilizer from the Community Natural Gas Company making it the first local outlet to feature this equipment. The device sanitizes glasses, dishes and silverware for the public fountain in compliance with state health department requirements.
Mrs. Addock has moved to Wichita Falls and Mrs. Fowler of Tage spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Ray Schockley. A Christmas Tree is planned at the church on December 23 with the community invited. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland star in Babes In Arms at Ritz Theatre with Sunday matinee and night showings and Christmas day performances. Mr and Mrs J C McNatt may gain free admission by presenting this issue at the box office.
The Garden Club met in the City Auditorium Club Room on Monday at 3 pm. President Mrs Paul Donald presided with hostesses Mrs George Slaughter Mrs E C Heard and Mrs Ed Phillips. Members brought materials and wreaths were crafted. Aaron Miller narrated the history of the 4000 year old Sequoia tree in General Grant Park California.
Mr. and Mrs. George Medford and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fowler of Dallas visited Rev. and Mrs. James H. Westbrook on Sunday, sharing time and fellowship.
The Good Will Class of First Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. W. H. Stephens home with Mrs. James H. Westbrook as co host. Mrs. Roy Sanders led a brief business session and Mrs. R. C. Cady gave the devotional from St Luke. Mary Lou Green helped distribute gifts as the class presented a gift to their teacher. A dainty refreshment plate was served to twelve and the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Thomas of Nocona visited Mrs Thomas parents Mr and Mrs H W Dean over the week end. Mr and Mrs F J Atterbury and daughter Miss Esta and Miss Meda Scarbrough all of this community visited friends in Saint Jo Sunday. Mrs Ben Adkins has as her guest Mrs Hattie Guess of Marlon Okla. Mr and Mrs Louie Kinser of Salona and Mrs Roy Underwood of Nocona visited Mr and Mrs H W Doan Sunday.
Classified item listing offering typewriter ribbons for any make at 50 cents each. Location noted as Bowie.
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas tree event and a two course turkey dinner in the church basement on December 14. Activities included singing, a Christmas pageant, Santa Claus distributing gifts, and numerous attendees and guests.
The lesson sermon for all Christian Science churches on Sunday December 24 centers on divine Love and the kingdom of heaven in man. Key texts include Isaiah's call to joyful restoration of Jerusalem and Revelation’s proclamation of salvation, strength, and God’s kingdom.
Deanna Durbin shines in Universal’s First Love at the Ritz Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday. The film follows a parentless girl who overcomes family neglect with romance and song. Durbin performs four numbers including Home Sweet Home and One Fine Day with a supporting cast led by Robert Stack and Lewis Howard.
Miss Bettye Joe Gilbreath spent part of last week with sister Mrs. Raymon Carlisle in Rockey Point. LaRue Mendenhall returns home for Christmas from Rosenburg Texas. Local residents Bill Newberry of Bowie and A D Kemp with family visit. Selma school plans a program and community Christmas tree Friday night December 22 with invite to all.
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