Farm- O- Graphs By B. F. Dearmore Of Buffalo Springs
The column recounts Texas history from early exploration to the rise of the Texas cowboy. It notes 300 men crossing Texas seeking Santa Fe, hardships in New Mexico, and the emergence of the term cowboy amid cattle drives and early Texan independence amid shifting borders and national bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Dearmore
Buffalo Springs
Lamar
Santa Fe
Texas
Wichita
Red River
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Republic of Texas
United States
England
Houston
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Mexico
Cameron
New Orleans
Christmas Visits and Family Tidings Across Communities
Local families share Christmas Day visits and weekend gatherings. Names mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roberts, Arch Hicks, Jimmie Lee Hicks, the Cox family from Leona, Buffington from Bowie, S. E. Palmer and Jim Cowley from Newport, O Nell Garrett, R O Garrett, Ava Palmer, Arthur Tipton and Gant family. Jimmie Gant visited grandparents Anthem Tipton and returned to Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Roberts
Arch Hicks
Jimmie Lee Hicks
Cundiff
Richard Cox
Leona
Olen
Buffington
Baby
Bowie
S. E. Palmer
Jim Cowley
Newport
Ava Palmer
O’nell Garrett
Chico
R. O. Garrett
Arthur Tipton
Ichita Falls
Gant
Jimmie Gant
Anthem Tipton
Wichita Falls
Jimmie
Holiday visitors and family gatherings noted in local area
Mrs. Gaston Blair of Hawley visits with her parents and Mr. J C Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Turner and children from Amarillo spend holidays with Mrs. Turner's parents, the Haggan family. The Butler and Worley families host visitors. Peggy June Inman stays with the Fletchers. Bailey Orrell calls on Ada Mitchell. Reuben Henderson and Jewell Reed spend Christmas at home in Nocona. Sandy Hutto returns from Vernon. Winston Harris of Duncan Oklahoma visits relatives during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Turner
Amarillo
Nocona
Sandy Hutto
Vernon
Winston Harris
Duncan
Okla
Bowie News Want Ads Results Guide
The Bowie News advertises Want Ads with a price of one dollar per year for results. It directs readers to use the classified section for listings and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Texas Grade Crossing Elimination Progress Report
Figures from the Texas Highway Department show 521 grade separations built since 1917 with 33 under construction, totaling 554, plus 814 crossings eliminated by relocation with 16 more under construction, totaling 830. Flashing signals added at 148 crossings with 21 more planned, cutting fatalities at railroad crossings by 14 percent in the first ten months of 1939 versus 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Mrs V M Elliott and Miss Etta Elliott Visit Fort Worth Family
Mrs V M Elliott and Miss Etta Elliott of Fort Worth spent the night with Mr and Mrs C Morgan, sharing hospitality in an extended social visit noted in local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. M. Elliott
Etta Elliott
Fort Worth
Mrs. C. Morgan
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
A family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for help and comforting words during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother. May God bless each of you. Fred Kranow, Freda Kranow, Will Kranow and wife. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kranow
Freda Kranow
Will Kranow
M. F. Leonard
Herman
Palmer Family News from Rocky Point and Nearby
Alta Faye Palmer reports on a Funeral for Mrs. Tom Hicks in Seagraves Texas and visits among the Palmer family. Names include Hicks Dunn Palmer Buffington Megargel Seymour Bowie and Saint Jo. Several households gather for Christmas and share travels and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Faye Palmer
Arch Hicks
Seagraves
Texas
Tom Hicks
Hammet Dunn
Harman Dunn
Meddlen
Loyd Dunn
Sadie Hicks
Jimmie Lee Hicks
Cundiff
Ava Palmer
Alta Faye
S. E. Palmer
Jacksboro
Omer Palmer
Truce
Olen
Buffington
Baby
Bowie
Ara Palmer
Tob Palmer
D. T
Megargel
Harman Gleghorn
Seymour
Dee Palmer
Hancock
Johnnie
Robert Palmer
Cleburne Roberts
Saint Jo
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Fletcher
Gaston Blair
Hawley
Arents
Mr. J. Cletcher
E .J. Amey
Byrne
Dallas, Texas
Coats. Sale
SALE
Coats
Sale! Boys Suede
Rocky Point
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