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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
1
The First Baptist Church announces Christmas services with Sunday School at 9:50 a m and main auditorium singing at 10:30. No evening service. Families urged to hold a home worship with Luke chapter two read and carols sung.
Gayle Bradley owner of Brad ley's Jewelry Store offers a free meal at Ollie's cafe on Wise Street to customers who spend five dollars or more Thursday through Saturday. The shop advertises a complete stock of jewelry and assorted Christmas gifts.
Mary Jo Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs B E Watson is named a nominee in the Wildcat Band Queen selection at Abilene Christian College Abilene Texas Four girls from each class are on the ballot for the student body vote at the annual band concert on January 10 On that night the queen will be chosen and receive a unique uniform and accompany the band on appearances during the spring tour across the state
Miss Opal Barker daughter of Mr and Mrs Fo O M Barker of Vushti will marry AL D Bacher a Bowie businessman on Christmas Day in a candle light ceremony at the First Baptist Church Bowie Rev Aodo Quinn officiating The couple will reside at 502 Live Oak Rudy Apartments after the wedding
Mrs. David Warren hosted the Sodolitan class of the First Baptist Church for a Christmas gathering Monday night. The event featured evergreen decorations a Christmas tree gifts and an address by Rev A J Quinn on Christmas customs around the world followed by carols and buffet refreshments.
The News reports Judge and Mrs Karl Fitts are invited as guests of Ritz Theatre management to view Youth Takes a Fling starring Joel McCrea Andrea Leeds and Frank Jenks at the PreVue Sunday and Monday. Attendees are asked to bring this issue.
Local news lists residents visiting Fort Worth and Dallas area hospitals and towns for Christmas. Families include Inc Black and A A Sadler and son Bruce, Mr and Mrs M C Martin and daughter Jacqulyn, Miss Mae Clayborn, Mrs C A Reynolds, O W Watson, Rev and Mrs B B Breitenhirt, Miss Rowena Martin, Miss Maxine King, Mr and Mrs Lyle Brandt, Mrs F J Dixon, Miss Gwendolyn Tanner, Marion Bob Posey, Mr and Mrs Ray Koons, Mr and Mrs Ray Stine, Mrs Jno Black, Miss Margaret Louise Coffield, Mrs L D Watman, Mrs Lynn Garlington, Mrs S L Greenwood, Miss Marion Greenwood, and Miss Margaret Cady, with travel to Denton and Fort Worth for holidays.
The Sinclair Harmony Club held a festive Christmas party in its decorated club room. Santa visited with candy for each child, donated by Mrs. L. H. Angeve. Guests enjoyed carols and refreshments as many families and friends shared in the holiday celebration.
Members of the Methodist Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. Presiding officer is Mrs. E. W. Wright with vice president Mrs. T. L. Chandler. Other posts include cor sec Mrs. M. W. Galladay, rec sec Mrs. Wade Bond, treasurer Mrs. Dale Eales, assistant treasurer Mrs. M. Posey, Supt of Study Mrs. James Westbrook, Supt of Literature and Publicity, Mrs. Howard Williams, Supt of Christian Social Relations Mrs. Tom Pierce, Supt of Supplies Mrs. J. F. Thompson, Secy of Children's Work Mrs. M. W. Golladnavio, Supt of Babies Specials Mrs. Hershel Stephens.
Fifty-one Bowie Lions club members met Thursday night to finalize plans for the community Christmas tree event to be held Friday night at the city auditorium. Lyin Lovette presided. Geo Rucker chairs the program committee. Rev A J Quinn led Christmas carols with Miss Mary Beth Coe at the piano.
Plans are complete for the annual Fireman's Ball on Monday night December 26 at the Armory. Chuck Collins and his Orchestra of Wichita Falls will provide music. Proceeds benefit the fire department with committee members Warren Brewer L D Bakmanan and J B Pulcher aiding in arrangements.
Klitz and Majestic Theatres manager Frank Benson will present his annual free Christmas show for children at 10 o clock Monday morning December 26. The all comedy program will delight both parents and youngsters with no gate charges and parental accompaniment required for young attendees.
Noble Hamilton, a prominent farmer, opens a modern hatchery at 15 Smythe Street Montague County. A 24 000 egg incubator and battery brooders are installed. Eyes will be set Mondays and Thursdays with N B Hamilton at night and Wes Wadsworth assisting by day. Feed and poultry supplies will be offered.
R. EK Norman Division Freight Agent of the Rock Island Lines delivered a voucher to Charles King Tax Collector Monday for about $900 covering Bowie Independent School District 1959 taxes paid in advance. The railroad company is praised for paying ahead of time aiding teachers before Christmas.
Mrs C Y Cosby Mrs Geo Cassles and Mrs Lois Daniel will host the Art League Tuesday evening December 27 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Cosby's home. Miss Loretta Sakman Mrs Daniel and Mrs Cosby will present the program.
Miss Helia Bowles and Mrs Ammie Garner spent Sunday in Fort Worth visiting relatives and chatting with family.
The wedding of Miss Chow Morell Proctor and Adrian Kidinger was held December 15 in Waurika with the First Methodist Church pastor officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Proctor, wore a berry suit. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ridinger, a Bowie native and Bowie High School alumnus. They will reside in Bowie.
Mrs J A Ayres hosted the Thursday Club in Donashay afternoon. Vice president Mrs J A Brite presided in the president's absence. Members planned the Christmas party at the homes of Mrs Cecil Allen and Mrs A J Allen for December 22.
Mr J and Mrs E W Bullard will be admitted free to see Dennis O e and Anne Morris in The Chaser at the Ritz Theatre on Tuesday or Wednesday. The News issue must be brought for free entry.
Members of the Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party in the church basement on Tuesday night. The program included carols, devotions by Mrs. Huff Cloer, prayers by Mrs. Jo Price, a Luke-based Christmas story by Mrs. Glenn Knightstep, a trio musical number, readings by several members, gift distribution from a well laden tree, a visit from Old Santa, and refreshments for 25 members and 6 visitors.
Kenneth Kraner visits his parents during the holidays while attending Abilene Christian College. Cecil Young and Mary Jo Watson, both students at Abilene Christian College, join families for Christmas at home. Luine Bryan attends Austin College and arrives to spend vacation with her parents. Stepehnville Tarleton students and others travel to Fort Worth for the Christmas period with their families including the Branson Major Meyer and Watson households.
Mrs. Thomas 8. Dutton and her son Tommy expect to spend the holidays with Mrs. Dutton's sister Mrs. A. D. Flowers of Sayre Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Sheriff Knight return to their Jackson Mississippi home on Tuesday after spending a week with Mr and Mrs C Michelle in a nearby residence in Mississippi.
Mr and Mrs R W Ridinger of Gainesville visited their son Adrian Sunday. He is ill of pneumonia, but is reported much improved.
Nearly 200 children are invited to the City Auditorium Friday night at 7 30 for a community Christmas tree by Bowie Lions Club president Sam Lovette. Rev A J Quinn will lead carols, Breitenhirt will speak on the meaning of Christmas, Westbrook will give the invocation, and Santa will distribute gifts with help from Dev Rucker T H Yarbrough and Coach Schneider.
Mr and Mrs Chas Miller announce the birth of a 6 12 pound baby boy at 2 20 am Wednesday at the hospital They already have a son Charles Anderson Grandparents are Mr and Mrs BE Anderson of Montague and Mr and Mrs C V Harris of Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs W E Scott Jr welcomed a baby girl named Linda Frances on Thursday December 15 at a Wichita Falls hospital. The newborn’s mother is Mildred Coffield daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Coffield. Grandparent W E Scott of St Jo also referenced in the notice.
Walter Lee, a well known Bowie resident, died suddenly at 6 o clock Friday at his Abilene home. Funeral services and interment were held in Stamford Saturday, with Tom Lee, formerly of Bowie and now of Graford, attending his brother's services.
Miss Inez Rudy former Texas Federation of Music Clubs president spoke at the annual Church music conference held at the Baptist Seminary Seminary Hill. She described the federation work related to church music. Mrs Y Cosby attended the meeting with Miss Rudy.
Beginning Thursday night and running through Saturday Bowie stores will stay open until 9 p m to help shoppers make Christmas selections. All town stores will close Monday December 26 requiring housewives to stock groceries beforehand.
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