Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Teas Christmas Celebration
Gamma Epsilon Chapter held a 2 p.m. birthday tea at the Women's Club room on Saturday December 10 with a festive lab room including a large silver Christmas tree and garlands. Two new members Mrs Bonnie Brannon and Miss Joyce Arnold were initiated. program featured Christmas stories carols gifts and floral centerpieces. Refreshments served to members from Clay Montague and Wise Counties. Hostesses were Helen Jeffries Nina Davlin Fairy Mankins Catherine Russ and Ann Henderson. Members from Bowie included Grace Pickens Elva Tinney Vina Henry Ruth Ragsdale Merle Hancock Joyce Arnold Bennie ooh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Epsilon
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Bonnie Brannon
Bowie High
Joyce Arnold
North Ward
Vina Henry
Eva Tinney
Ruth Ragsdale
Helen Jeffries
Nina Davlin
Fairy Mankins
Catherine Russ
Ann Henderson
Bowie
Mines
Grace Pickens
Elva Tinney
Merle Hancock
Bennie Ooh
Marjorie Gray Named Senior Girl of the Week
Marjorie Gray, born in Bowie, is chosen as Senior Girl of the Week. She has attended Bowie schools since first grade, cites Mrs Guthrie as favorite teacher, and shorthand as her favorite subject. She plans to attend North Texas State College to major in business administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Gray
Marjorie
Bowie
Pete Guthrie
North Texas State Colege
Christmas Dinner Brings Homemaker’s Class Together
The Homemaker's Class of the First Baptist Church met Friday night in the church basement for its annual Christmas Dinner. Mrs. Ed Yarbro led the invocation, Mrs. Lucille Winlingham gave the devotional, and Mrs. Ted Jones read the Christmas story. Gifts were exchanged as group captains and members contributed to a warm parish event with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Woolley and son and Miss Grace Davis of Denver attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ed Yarbro
Lucille Winlingham
Ted Jones
Hollis Morton
Edith Hill
T. O. Morgan
Armon Smith
M. B. Powell
Arthur Fischer
Dudley Wier
L. B. Stephens
Claude Young
D. M. Woods
Perry Young
Sylvia Brady
Mack Lowe
Velma Guston
Corrine Edwards
Jim Frazier
Curtis Latham
Mmes
Elton Johnson
Bertrue Bearup
Lee Winlingham
O. A. Haire
John Philpott
W. C. Kimbrough
C. E. Tims
Howard McCarty
Ira Lawler
Homer Burge
Ralph Gann Chosen Senior Boy of the Week
Ralph Gann is named senior boy of the week. Born in Lubbock he moved to Bowie in eighth grade then to Midway in sophomore year where he played on Midway’s varsity basketball team. He returned to Bowie and, despite ineligibility, helped the B teams in football and basketball and now starts tackle on the football team while also on the basketball squad. He is undecided about college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gann
Lubbock
Bowie
Midway
Ralph
Fire Destroys Paint Stock at Local Barn
A blaze Tuesday evening consumed more than 100 gallons of paint and linseed oil in a barn at painter Virgil Brown's home on East Wilbarger Street. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby structures but could not save the barn or its contents. Damage estimated over $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Brown
East Wilbarger Street
Police Tickets Reported Across Cities This Week
The past week issued tickets list James Parker Newport speeding Gene Baggs Dallas speeding Nelson Ashton Montague no driver s license Jack Phillips Wichita Falls running a red light John Larkley Sunset crossing double line to pass John Marriott Dallas running a red light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parker
Newport
Gene Baggs
Dallas
Nelson Ashton
Montague
Jack Phillips
Wichita Falls
John Larkley
Sunset
John Marriott
Mary Cree Cosby Circle Hosts Christmas Evening Meeting
The Mary Cree Cosby Circle of the First Baptist Church met at the home of Miss Inez Rudy and Miss Lillie Huff with 20 members and two guests. The group planned two weeks of lunch tickets for three children as their Christmas charity, reported $176.50 for the Lottie Moon mission offering, and heard a Christmas program led by Mrs. Edith Fulcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cree Cosby
First Baptist Church
Inez Rudy
Lillie Huff
Hermith Wysong
Annie Orr
Lottie Moon
Edith Fulcher
Orr
Huff
Bertie Matthews
Dallas
Gracie Davis
Denver
Striped Bass Planted In Diversion Lake For Study
California striped bass were introduced to Lake Diversion near Wichita Falls as a test to expand fishing. About 800 fish, four inches long, were flown from California with no cost to Texas. Regulations will prevent early harvest while growth and reproduction are studied. Striped bass can reach 75 pounds.
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California
Texas
Marion Tolle
Game and Fish Diversion
Wichita Falls
California Fish and Game Commission
Sacramento Delta
West
Atlantic
United States
Lake Diversion
Green Thumb Club Seals Christmas Party With Charity
The Green Thumb Garden Club held its December 15 gathering at Mrs. T. D. Beach’s home. President Mrs. Fred Gardner led a brief meeting and announced a $15 gift to a needy family. An auction, a nominating committee, and festive refreshments followed. Bowie bands received their jackets last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Thumb Garden Club
T. D. Beach
L. B. Stephens
Beach
Fred Gardner
Frank Collier
Carl Shurtleff
Joe Corpening
Lource Hamilton
Jim Scarborough
Alva Stambaugh
R. C. Williams
L. P. Bray
Armon Smith
H. A. McCarty
Arthur Fischer
J. C. Hendrix
R. L
Emma Baker Circle Christmas Luncheon At Church Base ment
The Emma Baker Circle of the First Baptist Church held its Christmas luncheon in the church basement on Tuesday. Mrs. Merion Woody led the opening prayer and Mrs. Dorothy Myers led the mission lesson. Business was chaired by Mrs. J W Henry with minutes read by Mrs. Leslie Yerby. Gifts were exchanged after the dismissal prayer by Mrs. A R Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Baker
First Baptist Church
Merion Woody
Dorothy Myers
J W. Henry
Leslie Yerby
A. R. Daniel
J. W. Henry
Marion Woody Annie Orr
H. J. Murphy
Lon Campbel
Bill Myers
John Hutchens
F. O. Edwards
Eleanor Watkins
Fanny Ryan
Marionenning
C. E. Cox
J. T. Turner
Mattie Vincent
C. R. Gifford
A. L Daniel
Fellowship Class Christmas Party At First Methodist Church
The Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church hosted a Christmas party in the church dining hall Friday night. Mrs. Harry Deaver gave a devotional titled The Runaway Angle. Attendees included many couples and guests as well as Rev. Elden Cole. The group sang carols around the lit Christmas tree before dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Harry Deaver
Ernest Kunkel
J. D. Clark
J. C. Dodsworth
G. A. Quisenberry
Pete Plaxco
Leon Partridge
Mark High
A. V. Rolls
M. C. Gibbins
Harve Ratliff
Alec Griffin
F. E. Cordell
Burton Karsteter
W L. Eubank
Herman Leonard
Elton Hill
Fred Ho
Thursday Club Holds Christmas Meeting
The Thursday Club met December 15 in Cotton's dining room for a Christmas luncheon. Table decorations included pink and silver kissing rings pink candles in silver holders and small Christmas angel place cards. Mrs E Scott Avery chaired and prepared the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
E. Scott Avery
Christmas Party Of First Methodist Young Adult Class
The Young Adult Class of the First Methodist Church held its annual Christmas Party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Heard on Friday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Deaver, Dr. and Mrs. Terry Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Lynn, Mrs. Bob Baker, Mrs. George Weidman, and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Gordon Heard
Thomas Ayres
James Henderson
Danny Deaver
Terry Sanders
Emerson Lynn
Bob Baker
George Weidman
Heard
Christmas program and gift exchange at club gathering
The event featured decorations and an invocation by Mrs. T. Roy Coffield. Silent Night was sung with Grace Pickens, Edith Fulcher organized the Christmas Wishes, and the Christmas Story was read by Mrs. Wilbur Morgan and Mrs. A. J. Allen. A Christmas op and gift exchange followed with many members and several guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Roy Coffield
Grace Pickens
Edith Fulcher
Wilbur Morgan
Matthew and
St. Luke
A. J. Allen
Mmes
Bur Morgan
Stanley Elkins
D. Sanders
Geo W. Edith Fulcher
T. Roy
E. Scott Avery
C. Y. Grace Pickens
J. B. Hunt
Geo. Slaughter
F. Cline
C. C. Culp
Joe Ni Tandy Welch
Charles W. G
Jessie Givens
Miss Rudy
Lillie Huff
Calaway
C. J
Effie Torrence
Cecil Allen
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Clay, Montague and
Wise Counties
Dorsey Family
G. W
Jake
Ruth, Terry and
Gerald Jr
Socker
Forks
Church Circle
Diversion Lake
Green Thumb Club
Agton
Merry Christmas
Gerbers
Cranberry
Duncan Hines
Angel Food
Aper
Hiwaiian Punch
Alcoa Aluminum
White Swan Stuffed
KARO
Bone
White Swan
Chow Chow
Armour Star
USDA
Bama
Lil Se
Vinlli
Rayuate
Cisco
del Monte
Mecormick
McCormick
Jean's
U. S. NO
Rome
Sunkist
Alvin Baccus
Crowell
Clyde Bowley
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