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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

5

Churches Offer Morning and Evening Services

The Methodist church invites worshippers to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Morning Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. with a pastor led sermon and choir music. A Young People devotional program is at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Robert Marshall sponsor. Evening worship with sermon and song at 7:30 p.m. George F. Kornegay is the pastor.

AST Methodist Church Robert Marshall George F. Kornegay

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Cumberland Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Missionary Society meets Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Pastor Mable Mitchell.

Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Missionary Society

Church of Christ Announces Weekly Services

Bible study and class work at 9 45 a m Sermon and the Lord s Supper at 11 00 a m Prayers and Bible study Wednesday at 7 00 p m Come and join us under Minister A F Thurman We shall be glad to have you with us

Church OF Christ A. F. Thurman

Sunday Worship Times at First Presbyterian Church

The church schedules 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. preaching 6:45 p.m. Young People meeting and 7:30 p.m. preaching. Pastor B. B. Breitenhirt urges readers to attend church somewhere this Sunday.

Young People’s Meeting

Church Sunday Schedule At First Baptist

First Baptist Church presents Sunday School at 9 30 a m. worship at 10 50 a m. Training Unions at 6 30 p m. evening service at 7 30 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor A J Quinn leads the church.

First Baptist Church

Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Welcome

The Nazarene Church advertises Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 45 p m Pastor M L Lock extends a hearty welcome to all attendees.

Nazarene Church M. L. Lock

God and Spirit Theme in Sunday Lesson Sermon

The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday January 2 centers on God as the divine Principle Love and omnipresent Spirit. It cites Psalms 77 13 I Chronicles 29 11 and Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to define God as all creating universal cause and incorporeal.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Grett Mary Baker Eddy

Christmas Visitor List From Fruitland Area

Local notes record visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carver and daughter from Jacksboro to Mrs. Nannie Carver, plus arrivals from Marshall Fort Worth Bowie Wichita Falls and Oklahoma. Families include Green Hellgatter Waller Miller and Wynn with holiday events and a Christmas program a donation drive for children.

Harry Carver Sunset H. L. Miller Amarillo H. L. Pattie H. L. Swan Oklahoma J. C. Miller Boyd Wynn Montague T. Chandler

Turner and Lovelady Wedding Solenized in Montague County

In a quiet Wednesday ceremony on December 22 Paul Turner and Miss Glena Fay Lovelady were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Minnie Hutchinson. The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McNatt and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner. They plan to reside in Galveston where Turner works for the Austin Construction Co.

Paul Turner Glena Fay Lovelady Minnie Hutchinson J. C. McNatt Henry Turner A. F Thurman Montague County

Dr and Mrs Marshall Host Christmas Dinner Party

Dr and Mrs R L Marshall entertained Friday evening with a three course dinner. Red cello phane and red candles framed the table with Christmas flowers. Guests included Rev T Edgar Neal Mr L W Marshall and Mr Robt E Hensch of Tyler. Gifts from the Christmas tree ended the evening.

R. L. Marshall T. Edgar Neal L. W. Marshall Fort Worth Robt. E. Hensch Tyler

Methodist Young People Host Coffee Sunday

The Young People's Department of the First Methodist Church invites all Methodist young people and friends to a coffee Sunday morning at 8 30 in the church basement. Mrs R L Marshall and Mrs R W Ridinger lead arrangements for the event.

Young People’s Department First Methodist Church Methodist R. L. Marshall R. W. Ridinger

Maids and Matrons Learn of New England Poet

The Maids and Matrons Club held a Wednesday lesson on Robert Frost, the New England poet of today, led by Mrs. L. H. Angove with help from Mrs. Ollie Gilmer and Miss Estelle Miller. A round table discussion followed with many members in attendance.

Robert Frost New England L. H. Angove Ollie Gilmer Estelle Miller Angove Estell Miller L. J. Purkey R. L. Marshall G. L. Griffin Howard Williams

Thursday Club Christmas Party Hosts Guests at Pottery Home

Mrs. W. R. Potter and Mrs. David Warren hosted the Thursday Club Christmas party on December 23 at their home with many out of town guests. Festive greens, a glittering tree, and gifts from Saint Nick set a merry scene as readings, songs, and a piano medley accompanied the program. Guests included Mrs. J. A. Brite, Mrs. Glenn Trout, and several others from Dallas, Hutchinson, Natchitoches, and Decatur.

W. R. Potter David Warren Saint Nick Warren Potter R. E. Fraley Ogden Clarke Paul Boedeker Glenn Trout A. J. Allen Cecil Allen R. C. Cady John B. Hunt S. H. McVicker N. G. Davis H. L.turns C. Y. Cosby T. H. Yarbrough F. J. Dixon W. Linnen R. W. Ridinger Walter Coffield W. Coffield D. Calaway E. R. Lordan Dallas Ida Moore Leslie Matthews Roy Ridgway Hutchinson, Kans Sarah Clapp Natchitoches Mary Elizabeth Culp Decatur

Motoring Humility in Safety Talk

The author argues humility is hard to teach yet essential for driving. He notes drivers resist conceding faults and often overestimate skill, increasing risk. Urging deference at the wheel the piece cites 36,800 killed and 967,840 injured annually as proof the car is a blessing yet dangerous when misused.

Salona Notes and Christmas Holidays

Melvin Richardson of Fort Worth is ill and the family mourns no. Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt preached his usual sermon Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Speir of Bowie visited her daughter Mrs. Bonnie Richardson. Leroy Patterson, a student at NT STC Denton, returned home for Christmas. Schools closed Thursday December 23 at noon and reopen January 3.

Melvin Richardson Fort Worth B. B. Breitenhirt A. J. Speir Bowie Bonnie Richardson Leroy Patterson N. T Denton

Tenney Family Reunion and Christmas Visits Noted

Miss Beck Walton attended the Tenney family reunion at Pella. Mrs. Kyle Lanier spent Christmas with relatives in Oklahoma. Mrs. Joe Frantz of Dallas spent Christmas with relatives here. Robert Montez of Dallas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lanier. Ed Freeman is listed on the sick list this week.

Beck Walton Tenney Pella Kyle Lanier Oklahoma Joe Frantz Dallas Robert Montez Wilson Lanier Ed Freeman

City Federation Meeting Set for Friday January 7

The City Federation will hold a regular session Friday January 7 at 3 00 p m in the Club Rooms. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and members will address important business. All Club members urged to attend by President Mrs W E Benson.

W. E. Benson

Elkin Lockette Y W A Welcomes New Sponsor

The Elkin Lockette Y W A met Tuesday at First Baptist Church with new sponsor Mrs T L Morgan. Members presented a program on the Holly Land and decorated the room with Christmas bells and wreaths. Gifts from the tree were exchanged and a refreshment plate of sandwiches cookies and hot chocolate was served to Miss Frances Woods Miss Agnes Lacey Miss Elma Hunter Miss Elva Hardison Miss Gertrude Wilson and Mrs Morgan.

Elkin Lockette Y. W. A First Baptist Church T. L. Morgan Holly Land Frances Woods Agnes Lacey Elma Hunter Elva Hardison Gertrude Wilson Morgan

Miss Corinne Worley Weds Chas Williford on Christmas Eve

Miss Corinne Worley, reared in Bowie, married Charles Williford at 9 o clock Christmas Eve in a quiet home ceremony in Wichita Falls. Rev. Chester McDaniel officiated. The couple will reside in Wichita Falls where Williford works for Armour & Co.

Corinne Worley Bowie Charles Williford A. N. Wilson Wichita Falls Chester McDaniel South Texas Williford Featherstone-Abernathy Co

Huggins and Miss Harber Marry on Christmas Day

Elizabeth Harber and K G Huggins of Honneygrove wed in a quiet 11 o clock ceremony in the study of Rev Carter Nazarene Church Wichita Falls. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs W S Harber Dallas, sister and brother in law of the bride. They plan to reside in Bowie with her Bell Telephone Co. career and his Sinclair Oil Co. posting.

Elizabeth Harber K. G. Huggins Honneygrove Carter The Nazarene Church Wichita Falls W. S. Harber Dallas Harber Huggins Bell Telephon Co Bowie Sinclair Oil Co Fort Worth

Miss La Rue Butler Hosts Sub Debs Christmas Party

The Bowie Sub Debs gathered at Miss La Rue Butler home on Wednesday evening December 22 for a short business meeting followed by games and a gift filled Christmas tree. Guests included Virginia Robinson Nelta Mae Worthy Dorothy Conrad Katherine Worley Christine King Louise Washburn.

Bowie Sub-Debs

Ludolph Greenwood Joins Theta Xi Fraternity at Texas

Ludolph Greenwood son of Mr and Mrs S L Greenwood of Bowie recently joined Theta Xi a social fraternity at the University of Texas He is a Bowie High School graduate and a popular student among his classmates

Ludolph Greenwood S. L. Greenwood Bowie Theta Xi University of Texas Ludolph

Christmas Gatherings Reach Many Families in Local Town

Rocky Point couples Mr and Mrs George Coursey and others visited Mrs M E B Jolly for Christmas. Vanda Kibler of Fort Worth joined her parents for the holiday. The Eades Crafton family visited the Palmers in Jolly. Jimmie Lee Hicks family and others shared weekends with local residents.

George Coursey Everett Obanon George Everett Ann Beeson George Edd Wichita Falls M. EB Jolly Vanda Kibler Fort Worth Charlie Kibler John Eades Crafton Ara Palmer Jimmie Lee Hicks John Thomas Cundiff Arch Hicks Ray Palmer Thomas Chesnut Irene Palmer Megargle Ava Palmer Cecil Tarpley Little Daughter Newport

Christmas visits and weddings noted in local posting

Mrs. Roy Shockley and Mrs. Raymond Holt visited Mrs. W. O. Fowler. Families in Ringling and Marlow shared Christmas with relatives. Aubrey Byas and J. O. Allgood married Saturday night and will reside in Leona.

Roy Shockley Lindale Raymond Holt Longview W. O. Fowler Lon Parker Lavoice Ringling Okla W. Hi. Snow Baul Mitchell Anna Adkins F. T. Fowler Marlow Oll Adkins Bill Garvin Lone Star Floyd Snow Weatherford O. G Evelyn Mrs. Gray Lone tSar B. L. Gunter Terral J. M. Wolf Bowie L. G. Wolf John Dye Aubrey Byas J. O. Allgood Leona

Pleasant Ridge Holiday Visits Mention Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lively and daughter Lovenus and Weldon Pollard of Texarkana spent the holidays visiting here. Dinner guests included families from Plainview Bowie Vernon and Wichita Falls. The social hosted by Mrs. Paul Hendrick honored the Lively party and was enjoyed by all.

J. W. Lively Lovenus Weldon Pollard Texarkana Ark J. M. Nelson H. F. Brigance Carroll Wayne Nelson Lee Plainview Salona H. T. Nelson Kenneth, Bobbie, and Windell Bowie Effie Simpkins Dorothy Paul Hendrick Lake Valley E. T. Chandler Ayliffe Tipton Ervin Drury Wichita Falls I. Drury Doyle Maurice Durward Benham A. L. Walling Crowell C. I. Culver and Sons Tyson Hayes Alice Maude Dennison Fort Worth Ruth Reeves C. G. Garrett Orin Vernon FE. L. Hodges Nocona Fred Hoeldtke Ed Wicker Fruitland John Weldon Garrett Tommie Hendrich Paul Henrich Jim McCarroll Vernol Overstreet Amarillo T. W. di

Misses Moore Celebrate Christmas Family Reunion

Ida and Lara Moore hosted a Christmas reunion at their Strong street home with blue and white decorations. Family members from Bellevue Decatur Dallas and other locales joined for dinner and a gift exchange as L B Moore led a Santa visit and stockings hung on the mantle.

Ida Lara Moore Strong Street L. B. Moore Bellevue N. A. Moore Norbert Rowena Decatur Gus B. Moore Bob and Jane Dallas Leslie Matthews Ross W. Smith Ida Moore Santa Claus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mable Mitchell P.m A. J. Quinn Hristian Science Service By Inez Owen Ike DR. and Mrs. Marshall Don Herold Mary Rhinehart Mary Shirley City Federation Chas. Williford Miss LA Rue Butler Rocky Point Alta Fae Palmer TAGE C. G. Hardison Ideal Coffee Cambell Kellog’s Oxydol Heinz Dom & A Bologna Oleg Celer Pleasant Ridge Willie Nelson Moore
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