Local Officers Arrest Oklahoma Fugitive Hero
Local officers in Bowie arrested an escaped convict Thursday night found in a Rock Island box car. The man, who gave the name H. P. Moore, had fled the McAlister Oklahoma Penitentiary after serving six months of a seven year term for car theft. Bowie police received a tip from a "road buddy" noticing a number on his undershirt. He admitted being an escaped convict when confronted. Jackson Welch and Raines planned to have Moore sent back to the penitentiary with a $25 reward attached for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Jackson
Tandy Welch
Ed Raines
Rock Island Railroad
H. P. Moore
McAlister
Okla
Bowie
Moore
Oklahoma Penitentiary
Jackson
Rotary Anns Arc Tarians Christmas Party Highlights
Members of the Rotary Club and Anns enjoyed their annual Christmas party on Wednesday night at the Morrow Girll Room. A Christmas banquet followed festive decorations and a Christ anthem then carol singing. Gifts were presented from a Christmas tree. Melba Culp received twin bedroom set as a club gift, with four guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbers
Rotary Club
Anns
Morrow
Astmas
Dan L. Martin
J. Lee Pohey
Ollie Gilmer
T. B. Coffield
Melba Culp
Club Sweetrt
Rotary Annsese
Helen Marret Hanchey
M.sey
Leon Moore
Watch Night Program For Methodist Youth In Wichita Falls
Young Methodists from Wichita Falls District plan a Watch Night and worship service at First Methodist Church on December 31 beginning at 8 30 p m. Dr Paul Martin will lead the service with 25 ministers assisting. Reserved rooms and banquet arrangements are available through Floral Heights and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of the
Wichita Falls
First Methodist Church of
Paul Martin
First Methodist Church
Buriss 16 Buried at Pleasant Hill after Huddleston Death
Everett Burris age 16 of Huddleston was buried December 29 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery after services held Thursday afternoon in Huddleston. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill with Whitley Funeral Mann in charge. He was the son of Mrs. Jack Burris and was a popular local youth with ties to the Healdton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everet Burris
Huddleston
Pleasant Hill
Everet Burn
Whitley Funer- Mann
Harse
Sunt
Jack Burris
Community Singers to Meet at First Baptist Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Community Singers is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the First Baptist Church. A large crowd from surrounding communities is expected, with G. Doc Jackson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Doc) Jackson
Edward L. Anderson Seeks Montague County Tax Assessor-Collector
Edward L. Anderson announces his candidacy for Tax Assessor-Collector of Montague County subject to the Democratic Primaries of 1988. Born in Montague County he highlights long civic involvement and appeals for voters to evaluate his qualifications and vote. He plans an active campaign and hopes to meet voters across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague County
Bowie Citizens Win Awards in Gas Company Contest
T L Tucker announces Mrs J D Coulter as winner of a 25 prize in Lone Star Gas System ten week heating photograph contest for amateurs closing December 18. Coulter’s family photo with a gas circulator heater also earned a 10 prize earlier. Fay Barr won 10 in week five. Grand Prize winners include Dr Clarence E Gilmore Paris 100 dollars second prize Geo I Fetzer Dallas 75 dollars third prize Mrs Ruby F Clements Fort Worth 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Tucker
Community Natural Gas Company
J. D. Coulter
Lone Star Gas System
Fay Barr
Coulter
Clarence E. Gilmore
Paris
Geo. I. Fetzer
Dallas
Ruby F. Clements
Fort Worth
Bowie News
Newport Pioneer C E Hays Dies in Wichita Falls
C E Hays pioneer settler of Newport dies at 72 after two week illness in Wichita Falls. Funeral held in Newport with Rev A F Thurman and C E Lovelady leading. interment in Newport Cemetery. Survived by wife Fannie and ten children many in Wichita Falls with one son Brintz absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
C. FE. Hays
Wichita Falls
A. F. Thurman
Church of Christ
Bowie
C. E. Lovelady
Leona
Hays
Cook County
Fannie Hays
Brintz Hays
Arthur Hays
Carrol Hays
Kenneth Hays
Ralph Hays
Bertha Wright
Boyd
Lois Harley
Vernonis
Lorene Whitlow
Cleo Chappell
Henrietta
Glovis Hays
Liv
Duren dies from injuries in wood saw accident near Sunset
James W. Duren died December 22 at Bowie Clinic Hospital from injuries after his leg was cut off while sawing wood near Sunset. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ of Sunset with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Born January 22, 1889 in Texas, he moved to Montague County in 1929 and was survived by his mother, two sisters, a brother and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Duren
Bowie Clinic
Church of Christ of Sunset
A. F. Thurman
Sunset
Duren
Texas
Montague County
Mary Duren
G. C. Durek
Eléctra
Lillie Vincent
California
Eva Wallace
Mary Owen
Sowie
A. L. Eubanks
Byers
Owen
Missouri
Opal Roper
Olive
Viola
Alta Owen
Bowie
Winston Garrett
Mrs
Martha Spitze
Grandmother of Mrs. Ted Moore Dies at 935
Mr and Mrs Ted Moore attended the funeral of Mrs Rebeccah Holt at the Methodist Church in Herretta Thursday afternoon Mrs Holt was 935 years old and had been ill only about two weeks.
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Ted Moore
Political Calendar for 1938 Democratic events list
The document lists key dates for the 1938 Democratic calendar compiled by Vann M Kennedy. It covers precinct conventions county canvassing primary dates and state convention planning with dates for filing polling tax receipts and election days. The note explains a legislative error may shift the state convention date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vann M. Kennedy
The
State Democratic Executive Committee
Petition Seeks Keep Mills Street Route For Highway
City council heard a petition signed by most Mills street property owners to leave the Montague highway on Mills street rather than shift to Mason street. Chamber support favors Mason street for business access. Mills would require widening at an estimated 1200 dollars with fences and houses moved. No action taken while owners are contacted and surveys proceed.
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Mills Street
Montague
Mille Street
Mason Street
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Ritz and Majestic offer New Year Eve program
Bowie's Frank Benson presents a surprise prevue at 10 30 Friday night featuring Donald Duck in a fast merry program with Lonesome Ghost and Dizzy Doctors. The bill includes Partners in Crime with Lynn Overman and Roscoe Karns and runs all next week at the Ritz and Majestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Benson
Bowie
The
Ritz
Majestic Theatres
Donald Duck
Three Stooges
Partners In Crime
Lynn Overman
Roscoe Karns
America
Mr. Benson
Majestic
Kreeland
Jene Raymond
Harriet Hilliard
Joe Penner
Parkyakarkus
James E White of Buffalo Springs Buried Monday Afternoon
James E White, 72, died at his home four miles southeast of Buffalo Springs on Sunday December 26. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday at Pleasant Valley Church conducted by Rev. Covington. Whitley and Bowden handled arrangements. Surviving are his wife Della L White and several children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. White
Buffalo Springs
Rev. Covington
Pleasant Valley Church
Whitley & Bowden
Della L. White
Hospital Notes From Shannon and Nearby Towns
B E Copeland returned home in Shannon on Christmas afternoon after several weeks in the hospital. Cornelison, son of Mr and Mrs W H Cornelison, improves at the hospital after head injuries from a Christmas night car strike on the Wichita Falls highway. Henderson shows improvement and expects to go home soon after staying since December 18. Mrs R R Brown of Henrietta plans to return home Thursday after treatment for an ulcerated eye. She resides on Route B in Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Copeland
Shannon
Mr Cornelison
Wichita Falls
W. H. Cornelison
J. H.henderson
R. R. Brown
Henrietta
Dalton Staats Recovering After Head Injury
Jim Dalton Staats is recovering from a fractured free delert at the Hospital after a Friday incident in the barn. He is the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Staats. L. S. Wright returned home in Aquilla after ten days as a patient at the BO' 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dalton Staats
Free Delert
Leths
Tanto
J. W. Staats
L. S. Wright
Aquilla Thursde
BE. W. Wright
Lions Club Christmas Gift Night Delights Local Kids
One hundred eighty five children under twelve in the City Auditorium received gifts from the Lions Club Community Christmas tree. Each child got a toy clothing and a sack of nuts candy apples and oranges. The event included carols a choir and an invocation. The club also provided groceries for four needy families.
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City Auditorium
Lions Club
Beautiful Tree
Wei
T. H. Yarbrough
B. B. Brektenhirt
A. J. Quinn
Old Santa
Pko
New York Stores Open on Saturday Following Holiday Schedule
Local merchants reopen after a disrupted week with many customers affected by shorter hours. A note from the postmaster indicates the window will be limited to one hour from 8 to 9 as stores adjust to the reduced business period and mail schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ope
Yonith — Omgran
Bowlest
Bowles
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Ary Anns
Arctarians
Methodist
Wichita
Speir
Healdton
Arguore
M. Maire, Or
Edward L. Anderson
C. E. Hays
Newport Pioneer
Austin
Kennedy
Committee
Democratic
Democratic Executive Committee
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