New W S C S Officers Named At First Methodist Meeting
Mrs Paul Boedeker hosted the W S C S of the First Methodist Church on December 12 for a regular meeting and officer elections. Officers elected include President Mrs P J Scott Vice President Mrs H J Deaver Recording Secretary Mrs J T Jones Corresponding Secretary Mrs F M Talbot Mission Mrs R C Cady Spiritual Life Mrs M B Mauldin and Mrs Yale Social Relations Mrs Tom Pierce and Mrs A G Alexander Student Work Mrs W L Tarver Local Treasurer Mrs M Posey and Mrs E W Wright Literature Mrs T Dutton Supply Secretary Mrs D Trotter. A social hour followed with refreshments hosted by the hostess.
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Tess
First Methodist Church
P. J. Scott
H. J. Deaver
J. T. Jones
F. M. Talbot
R. C. Cady
M. B. Mauldin
Clark Family Holiday Visit Near Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Ernest W Clark of Amarillo visited his parents Mr and Mrs R C Clark during the Christmas holidays in a family outing.
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Ernest W. Clark
Amarillo
R. C. Clark
Medal Awarded to Staff Sgt Lewey C Deweber
Staff Sgt Lewey C Deweber, son of Mr and Mrs W A Deweber of Postoak, was awarded the Air Medal in September for meritorious service in aerial operations over enemy occupied territory. He entered the service in April 1942 and sent the medal home to his parents a few days ago.
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Lewey C. Deweber
W. A. Deweber
Postoak
Rotary Banquet Brims with Carols and Christmas Gifts
Morrows Grill hosted the Christmas Rotary Club banquet on December 20 with Rotarians and Rotary Anns as guests. Paul Boedeker presided as toastmaster as carols were led by Mrs. Will Young with Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Ayres on piano. Rev. F. M. Talbot spoke at the event amid tree decorations and gift offerings.
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Rotary Club
Morrow’s Grill
Rotarians
Rotary Anns
Paul Boedeker
Will Young
David Warren
Henry T. Ayres
F. M. Talbot
Miss T TMmez Rudy Hosts Christmas Music Class
On December 18 at West Live Oak Street Miss T TMmez Rudy hosted her music class for a Christmas party. Red and green decorations framed a lighted tree as Santa Claus arrived to present gifts. Guests enjoyed seasonal games and a refreshment plate of Christmas salad caramel cake and hot chocolate before carol singing.
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West Live Oak Street
T ™Mez Rudy
Santa Claus
Lillie Huff
War Bonds Screen star John Wayne in Tall in the Saddle
Film notice announces John Wayne in Tall in the Saddle showing Sunday and Sunday enday January 7 8 at local theaters with promotion for war bonds.
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John Wayne
Tall IN
Southwestern Bell plans $140 million postwar expansion nationwide
Southwestern Bell Telephone announces a $140 million postwar construction program, adding about one sixth to current plant investment. Texas gains about $53 million for upgrades while the plan covers Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Completion is projected in roughly ten years with emphasis on rural service and long distance expansion.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
C. C. Kirby
Kirby
Texas
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Bell Systems
Bell System
Miss Vira Riley Weds Kenneth Farrar in California Ceremony
Miss Vira May Riley daughter of J K Riley of Palanada California married Kenneth Farrar in a ceremony at Rev J F Kilmans home on December 22. Attendants included J K Riley and R B Burk among others from Palanada Montague Bowie. The couple will live in Beevie for the time being.
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Vira May Riley
J. K. Riley
Palanada
California
Kenneth Farrar
J. F. Kilman
R. B. Burk
T. B. Burk
Troy Capps
Montague
James Adkins
Bowie
Farar
Bevvie
Typewriter Ribbons and Time Books On Sale
Local Bowie News office offers a selection of typewriter ribbons and time books for sale. shoppers can find assorted ribbon colors and date books suitable for offices and personal use.
Lowrie Family Receives Safe Report From Son Overseas
Mr and Mrs C A Lowrie received a cablegram from their son 2nd Lt B W Lowrie on December 26 saying he was safe and well. He has recently been shipped overseas but his present location was not stated.
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C. A. Lowrie
B. W. Lowrie
Smiths Visit Williams Family Over Holidays in Texas
Mr and Mrs Raby Smith and their daughter Mary Jane of Pyote Texas visited Mr and Mrs J W Williams and Miss Maggie during the holidays.
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Raby Smith
Mary Jane
Pyote, Texas
J. W. Williams
Maggie
Lofling and Foster Wed in Bowie Baptist Ceremony
Miss Helen Lofling and J. F. Foster of Bonita married in a simple single ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Bowie. Rev. A. J. Quinn officiated, with Mrs. T. B. Lofling as the sole witness. They will reside in Nocona.
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Helen Lofling
J. F. Foster
Bonita
A. J. Quinn
First Baptist Church
Bowie
T. B. Lofling
Nocona
Military couple visits before Camp Gordon furlough return
2nd Lt. and Mrs. Ansel Lambert were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H Stout last Saturday on their way to Camp Gordon Florida. They had just completed a 15 day furlough with his parents Rev. and Mrs. D. A Lambert in Lubbock.
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Ansel Lambert
J. H Stout
Camp Gordon
Florida
D. A. Lambert
Lubbock
TYPEWRITTER RIBBONS On sale at the News Office
Mr and Mrs W W Philley hosted Christmas visitors including J E Tabet and daughter Jo Jane from Fort Worth B C Stout W C Stagg Marie Ethridge Darrell Ethridge from Azle and military members Sgts J A Winstead A E Tabet and Pvt I K Larimore from Camp Howze Gainesville Gem paper clips advertised at Bowie News.
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W. W. Philley
J. E. Tabet
Jo Jane
B. C. Stout
W. C
Stagg
Fort Worth
Marie
Darrell Ethridge
Azle
J. A. Winstead
A. E. Tabet
I. K. Larimore
Camp Howze
Gainesville
Barber suspect runs clip joint while manicurist profits
A report notes the barber may operate a clip joint and contrasts it with a manicurist who earns hand over fist. The piece highlights illicit activity and suggests profits flow to the operator while legitimate services yield strong earnings elsewhere.
Hektograph Duplicator Complete Set Seen at Bowie News
A hasty fragment notes a complete hekto graph duplicator set including ink and sponge. The item appears among Bowie News listings, suggesting a sale or display of vintage office equipment.
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Bowie News
Guest Checks for cafe’s at Bowie News Second Monday
A brief item notes two cafe specials at Bowie News during the second Monday event on January 7 through 8 with art by Gameracers.
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Art
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U. S. Third Army
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East Tarrant
Bowie, Texas
Telephone Company
Elas
Piraeus
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Athens
Hunter
Earl Hast
Castle Shannon
Hast
Wesson’s
Nickel Store
MR. and
Mrs Johnnie Free
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