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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
11
Subtropical Texas tale notes Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation offers 110 beds for polio victims. Warm pools and modern care help youngsters regain use of weakened limbs. Statewide fundraising drive reaches peak on Christmas Day as paper cooperates with the effort.
The F A R Morgan Circle of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party December 10 at Mrs. Ivan Johnson's home. Guests and members enjoyed carols, a Christmas story, games led by Mrs. L D Hardeman, gift exchanges with Santa, and a roast chicken dinner.
The Wright Sunday School class of the M E Church held its annual Christmas party at Mr and Mrs J A Spears home. After a turkey dinner the group sang carols and Miss Betty Spears played several songs while Miss June Tyler sang. The decorations featured a Christmas tree and gifts were exchanged among attendees including Mrs L D Falls Mrs R H Gray Sam Coffman Clark McNatt J B Zetzsche Roy Overstreet L L Hickey H B Williams C H Heckman Marguerette Crockett and others.
June Tyler Lillie Belle Garlington Betty and Kay Spears Gene Coffman and Mr and Mrs J A Spears appear in a community social page listing engagements and local events featuring prominent residents.
Mrs. Will Young attended funeral services Sunday in Wichita Falls for Mrs. T J Waggoner Sr. The ceremony reflected local ties and family mourners gathered to honor the deceased.
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