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Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1960

Page

2

League Lingo and Bowlers Share Christmas Cheer

Floy ter of Etter's Magnolia Station reports a league high game of 239 and Bob Patterson top score 239 in week six. Bob Duvall placed second on both. Decatur visitors boosted spirits as Gary and Larry Dorman tied with them. Christmas wishes go to Twin City Bowling Lanes readers.

Floyter Etter Magnolia Ickly Floy Bob Patterson Bob Bob Duvall Decatur Gary Larry Dorman Larry Twin City

Bowling Scores and League Schedules From Twin City Queens

Weekly bowling results list high scores and team standings across several leagues including Twin City Queens and Early Bird. Top performers include Bobbie Loerwald Christine Patterson Beverly Marshall and A J Martin with notable 3 game and 1 game highs, while clubs like Style Shop Slow Tin Pins Wichita Coast Raborn Insurance and Neelds Men Store vie in team totals and high game marks.

Ae Avesy Shavy Wichita Coast Finer Ford Wilson Drug Rateliff Oper le Shop Bobbie Loerwald Christine Patterson Billie Lippencott Beverly Marshall Raborn Insurance Neeld’s Men Dal Hut McGaugh's Ford Heard’s Hardware Norvell Texaco Campbell Barber Shop Harlow Truckers Jeff Taylor Mudder Bowie Floral McGaugh

Christmas Program Lights Forestburg Church Scenes

Forestburg residents joined Christmas activities including programs at the Methodist and First Baptist churches. The Women’s Society of Christian Service hosted a party, gifts exchange, and refreshments. Several locals hosted visitors and planned caroling and Sunday School events ahead of holiday gatherings.

Alice Shears Francis Harris Whitesboro Callie Shears Martellia Brewer Steve White Forestburg Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service C. V. Elizey Ray Jackson Homer Shears Johnny McCandles First Baptist Church Baptist Church Clifford Hudspeth Lonny Knox Rhyan Okla Travis Dale McGee Kemp Gordon Hill Chris McGee Bowie Terry Coleman Euless Audra Coleman Carroll Hill Decatur David Brewer Jan McGee Margorie Hudspeth

Montague HD Club Hosts Christmas Party

The Montague Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. James Fenoglio's home. Mrs. Louis Holland presented a Christmas program with slides on the birth of Christ, Mrs. Otis Evans shared a story, and Mrs. James Giaketti led games. Gifts were exchanged by 13 members and two guests.

Montague Home James Fenoglio Louis Holland Christ Otis Evans James Giaketti Ray Fenoglio Ruby Marie Jackson

Faulkner 50th Anniversary Celebrated in Fort Worth

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Faulkner of Fort Worth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackmon and George, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Newell Faulkner of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Murray of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Mark Giesa, and Oklahoma visitors in the home of the Faulkner son.

Charles Blackmon George Sam Hodges A. E. Faulkner Fort Worth Faulkner Newell Faulkner Arlington Ray Murray Wichita Falls Mark Giesa

Estelle Meaders 76 Dies After Illness

Mrs Estelle Wilhite Meaders 76 died Monday night in a local hospital. Born in Lamar County on December 26 1884 she moved to Bowie in 1885 with the B F Wilhite family. She lived with her brother Earl Wilhite for years. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev D L Payne, burial Elmwood Cemetery Bur gess Funeral Home. Survivors include brothers Leslie Wilhite Sunset John Wilhite Fort Worth Earl Wilhite Bowie.

Estelle Wilhite Meaders Lamar County Bowie B. F. Wilhites Earl Wilhite First Baptist Church D. L. Payne Elmwood Cemetery Burgess Funeral Home Leslie Wilhite Sunset John Wilhite Fort Worth

Covington Applies For Degree At North Texas State College

Raymond D. Covington of Bowie is among 317 seniors applying for bachelor’s degrees at North Texas State College this semester. Winter commencement exercises are set for 2 p.m. January 27 in the Main Auditorium. Covington is a candidate for the bachelor of business administration degree in insurance.

Raymond D. Covington Bowie North Texas State College Covington Raymond Covington

William James Ezzell Dies at 88 in Wheatland Hospital

William James Ezzell 88 died in a Wheatland hospital. He was born in Hayne North Carolina and lived in Newport County for 80 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Union Church in Newport with Rev. J. C. Miller officiating. Burial followed in Newport Cemetery under Burgess Funeral Home direction. Survivors include three sisters Mrs D E Smith of Fort Worth Mrs Eula Haning of Postoak and Mrs Ida Brantley of Anacortes Washington. three brothers R M Ezzell of Oklahoma City Elizie Ezzell of Citrus Heights and John Ezzell of California.

William James Ezzell Wheatland Hospital Hayne North Carolina Newport Ida Brantley Anacortes Washington R. M. Ezzell Oklahoma City Oklahoma Elizie Ezzell Citrus Heights California John Ezzell

Local residents visit kin across Bowie and Graham

Newport visitors include Wiley Brown and Lindon Smith families from Bowie and Jacksboro to Cecil Pickett home. Attended church in Bowie and Fort Worth visits noted. One injury reported as Luther McManus bruised ribs on an oil rig fall. Funeral services for Mrs. Gardner held in Bowie with local attendance.

Cecil Pickett Wiley Brown Bowie Lindon Smith Baby Jacksboro Bud James Simons Fort Worth LaVaughn McManus Jerry Karen Luther McManus Hobart Coyle Jim Coyle Graham W. F. Gossett

Christian Science Society Service Times and Location

Sunday morning services at 1 o clock and Sunday school at 9 30 for pupils up to age twenty. Wednesday evening services at 8 00 p.m. All are welcome. Church building at corner of Tarrant and Sanders Streets.

Tarrant and Sanders Streets

Federal Land Bank loan applications sought in Texas

See Mr. W C Denson in the office of Roy Sanders Jr Bowie Texas on Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to take applications for Federal Land Bank loans or contact the Federal Land Bank Association at Room 223 Radio Bldg Wichita Falls Texas for details.

W. C. Denson Roy Sanders, Jr Bowie Texas Federal Land Bank Federal Land Bank Association Radio Blda Wichita Falls Tex

Fort Worth Weekend Visits From Arnold and Stilwell Families

Mr and Mrs T M Arnold visited in Fort Worth over the weekend at the homes of their sons P A Arnold and Fay Arnold and family and their daughter Mrs Guy Stilwell and family. Mr and Mrs Leon Goodgson and daughter of Wichita Falls visited last Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ervin Bateman and sons.

T. M. Arnold Fort Worth P. A. and Fay Arnold Famies Guy Stilwell Leon Goodgson Wichita Falls Ervin Bateman

Rambler’s Crusade Promises Customer Sharing As Sales Rise

Rambler launches a new crusade promising progress sharing with all buyers who take delivery of a Rambler or Metropolitan between December 1, 1960 and March 31, 1961. The plan ties future gains to government savings bonds and highlights increased volume, lower costs, and continued low prices amid economic pressures.

Rambler U.S

Rambler crusade invites customers to join and share profits

A promotional message urges customers to join American Motors Ramblers crusade arguing buyers gain from higher Rambler sales. It promises shared economies in December 1960 and early 1961, notes loyal Rambler owners act as repeat buyers, and cites Mr. Romney's New York conference for full statements.

Romney New York American Motors Box Detroit Mich

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Twin City Queens Pin Curlse Nursery A In Music Co Dorothy Garrett Tine Patterson Ibbie Loerwald Rhuna Amon Carter League Noel Jim Marshall Montague HD Don Crow Humble Smythe & Wise Streets Don Robert Henry Leonard Ashley Humble Bulk Agent Estelle Meaders First Savings & Loan Masons Grace Pickens W. A. Kistler Christian Science Society Federal Land Bank Loans Henderson Monument Co Montague & Cummins Rambler’s New Ween Rambler Sales SOAR Rambler Crusade Rambler Progress Chevrolet Als Ramblers George Romney American Motors Corporation P.S
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