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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

4

Miss Lee Marries Sidney Shaver in Duncan Ceremony

Miss Jessie Jewel Lee married Sidney Shaver in a 2 PM Saturday ceremony at the First Christian parsonage in Duncan Oklahoma. Rev Spencer Austin officiated. The couple plans a wedding trip to West Texas and southern Oklahoma before settling at 109 North Lindsey Street.

Miss Lee Sidney Shaver Jessie Jewel Lee Duncan Okla Spencer Austin Orville Elliott R. K. Arnold

Christmas Visit Highlights Dallas and Fort Worth Families

Mrs A I Davies and Mrs S E Johnson hosted Christmas guests from Dallas Fort Worth Jacksboro Houston and Fort Worth names include Mr and Mrs W E Ware Mr and Mrs H A Crittenden Mr Clyde Ring Mrs Nolan Arroll and Mr and Mrs F F Cady.

W. E. Ware Dallas H. A. Crittenden Fort Worth Clyde Ring and Son F. F. Cady Jacksboro Nolan Arrol Houston A. I. Davies S. E. Johnson

Mrs Warren Hosts Sodalitan Class Christmas Gathering

Mrs David Warren entertained the Sodalitan Class of the First Baptist Church at her home on December 22. Christmas decorations, a tree laden with gifts, carols, a story, and a chenille bedspread gifted to the teacher highlighted the festive evening attended by many church members and guests.

David Warren First Baptist Church Glenn Trout Warren A. J. Quinn Roy Coffield W. E. Benson Opal Culp Decatur Robert White Albert Bacher Gayle Bradley Marvin Willett Wayne Golden Gwin Bowden Edd Jones Ernest Chandler E. T. Burchfield Merle Wesson Phagan Robert Cantwell Mary Cunningham Vida Kilcrease W. R. Potter

Wright Class Christmas Party at First Methodist Church

The Wright Class met December 21 at Mrs. T. F. Wright’s home with Mrs. J. A. Spears as co host. The group sang carols and exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. The class gave a gift to teacher Mrs. Wright and refreshments were served to members and guests.

Wright First Methodist Church T. F. Wright J. A. Spears H. F. McDaniel L. E. Whitehead G. E. Medley James Zetzsche Burton Wade Charles King D. Hawkins Howard Williams Charles Hickman W. R. Webb Paul Evans Alta Williams James H. Westbrook Sheffy Doris Blanton Spears

Class Christmas Party Held at Miss Lois Home

The First Christian Church class held their Christmas party at Miss Lois home Friday evening at six thirty. The room was bright with Christmas decorations and a beautifully decorated setting described in attendance notes.

First Christian Church Lois

Christmas Gift Tree Event Delights Local Guests

A festive gathering featured a tree loaded with gifts and several games. Apples oranges candy and bananas were distributed as gifts were opened. Attendees included Mrs Porter Arnold and daughter Sandra Miss Vera Arnold Billy LaNier Miss Ida Pearl Matney Aileen McNatt Miss Ethel Cantwell Mrs Goyer and daughter Jeanette Mrs E B Clark Mildred Mead ow Leona Mason Mrs Ben Hill and hostess Miss Lois Hill.

Porter Arnold Sandra Vera Arnold Billy LaNier Ida Pearl Matney Aileen McNatt Ethel Cantwell Goyer Jeanette E. B. Clark Mildred Meadow Leona Mason Ben Hill Lois Hill

Mrs Mangum Guest Speaker At Christmas Banquet

The Kings Daughters Class of First Baptist held its annual Christmas banquet at Morrows Grill. Mrs E Scott Avery introduced the class director Mrs Tandy Welch and the event featured a Christmas story by Mrs E R Mangum. Attendees included numerous members and visiting guests from Montague and Henderson Texas.

King’s Daughters First Baptist Church Morrow’s Grill E. Scott Avery Tandyelch E. R. Mangum Henry van Dyck C. Y. Cosby Doc) Jackson Charlie Jackson Will Ryan Herman Fox F. O. Edwards B. F. Tinsley

Thursday Club Christmas Party Brings Members Together

The Thursday Club hosted its annual Christmas party on December 21 at Mrs. Paul Boedeker's home. President Mrs. Cecil Allen led a scripture reading and roll call, followed by carols and a pageant. Guests and members shared gifts and a refreshments plate, with many attendees listed by name.

Paul Boedeker Cecil Allen Bethlehem Ogden Clarke David Warren Alma Gluck J. B. Hunt W. R. Potter George Barry Arthur Wells D. Calaway J. A. Ayers A. J. Allen H. L. Turns Wilbur Morgan F. J. Dixon C. Y. Cosby R. C. Cady N. G. Davis Glenn Trout C. W. Coffield Roy Sanders Walter Coffield J. A. Brite S. H. McVicker W. R. Lamb Ara Clapp Richard Sanders George Olsen Nancy Clarke Paula Boedeker Manda Markam Cynthia Daley Ann Olsen

The Old Dark House at Ritz Theatre New Year's Eve

The Ritz Theatre presents The Old Dark House as a midnight New Year’s Eve show. Miss Lola Precise and Miss Helen Case gain free admission by bringing a copy of The News.

Ritz Theatre Lola Precise Helen Case

Miss Ellen Parker Weds L C Pettigrew in Simple Ceremony

Miss Ellen Parker became the bride of L C Pettigrew Saturday at 7 30 pm in the parsonage with Rev A J Quinn of the First Baptist Church officiating. Attendants were Miss Annie Bell Shaw and N B Hamilton. The couple will reside in Joinerville Texas and are welcomed by families J W Parker of Bowie and L C Pettigrew of Bowie Route 3.

Ellen Parker L. C. Pettigrew A. J. Quinn First Baptist Church Annie Bell Shaw N. B. Hamilton J. W. Parker Bowie L. C. Pettigre

Miss Vera Arnold Becomes Bride of Guy Stilwell

Miss Veravelyn Arnold and Guy Stilwell wed in a Sunday morning ceremony at the Baptist parsonage. Rev A Quinn officiated as the bride wore a sky blue dress with baby breath and roses corsage, with family keepsakes as tokens.

Vera Arnold Guy Stilwell Veravelyn Arnold A Quinn the Baptist Parsonage Porter Arnold Scott Avery Clyde Stilwell Nocona

Stoneburg Couple Wed in Local Ceremony

Groom and bride are Mr. and Mrs. Porter Arnold. Mrs. Stilwell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Arnold, Salutorian of 1936 Stoneburg High, athlete in tennis and volleyball, joins Porter Arnold who graduated in 1936 and works at Trout's Service Station. Wedding lunch at the bride’s parents home, couple to reside at 302 East Tarrant Street.

Porter Arnold Trout’s T. M. Arnel

Honeymoon Ball at Ritz Theatre Featured Duo

Fred MacMurray and Madelein Carroll star in Hon eymoon Ball at the Ritz Theatre PreVue on Sunday and Monday. Miss Lena Moore and Mrs H R Davis may gain free admission by presenting a copy of The News at the box office.

Fred MacMurray Madelaine Carroll Ritz Theatre PreVue Lena Moore

Miss Rudy Hosts Christmas Music Class Party

Miss Inez Rudy hosted a Christmas music class party on December 21 at her home 502 West Live Oak. Guests enjoyed a lighted tree festive roses pinsettias games musical selections refreshments and Santa Claus gifts made of apples marshmallows and spice.

Inez Rudy West Live Oak Miss Rudy Lillie Huff

D L Baccus Spends Holidays with Family in Lubbock

D L Baccus of Lubbock spent the holidays with his family, sharing time together during the festive season.

D. L. Baccus Lubbock

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