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Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

7

Hospital Admissions List Names Multiple Patients

Hospital bulletin records numerous patients admitted including Mrs W C Dean Terral Oklahoma Mrs Boyd Wynn Fruitland Glenn Wilson Bowie Miss Laura Ellis Bowie Janet Sills Janice Williams Marilyn and infant twins Pierce Dale and Peggy Gail Mrs G A Hamilton and infant son William Edwin Tommy Howard Mrs L W Elrod Mrs E G Stone Charles Coffield G W Browning Mrs Barrie Coffield and infant son James Barrie Jr.

W. C. Dean Terral Okla Boyd Wynn Fruitland Glenn Wilson Bowie Laura Ellis Marilyn Kenneth Nendler Decatur W. D. Nelgo Jat Sills W. B. Sills William A. Davis Joy Jack Hawkins Monahans M. L. Weatherford L. O. Williams Wichita Falls Coy Wadsworth Catherine McGaughey Sunset L. E. Stamps J. A. Sutherland Jess, Jr Jess Elliott Lufkin Janet Sills Janice Williams Marilyn Chandler V. C. Dean Pierce Dale Peggy Gail G. A. Hamilton A. B. Ingram William Edwin Tommy Howard L. W. Elrod E. G. Stone Charles Coffield G. W. Browning Barrie Coffield James Barrie, Jr

Annual Christmas Party of T E L Class at First Baptist Church

The T E L Class annual Christmas party at the Morris Coffee Shop on December 16 featured Yuletide table decor, group singing, and a devotional. Mrs. A O Hurdt welcomed guests and Mrs. Winfield Scott led the devotional before carols and a playlet. Gifts were distributed by Santa portrayed by Mrs. Sam Couch to numerous ladies including Mrs. E R Mangum, Maude Rhyne, A O Hurdt, Winfield Scott, J A Brite, J M Moody, Stella Gardner of Atlanta, Ga.

T.E.L First Baptist Church Morris Coffee Shop A. O. Hurdt Winfield Scott Mmes. Schroufe Rhone Moody Farrell Lara Moore Sam Couch Mmes E. R. Mangum Maude Rhyne J. A. Brite J. M. Moody J. W. Chancellor Bill Farrell Joe Harris C. W. Wilson W. C. Ross J. J. Willingham Walter Evans I. H. McVicker Huba Overstreet C. E. Blackman Georgia Overstreet Schrouse James Chapman J. B. Posey C. W. Coffield Minnie Slaughter McGregory Barney Giles Willie Rhone Carl Richey Vaught Gladys Cox Annie Wilson Stella Gardner Atlanta

Potter-Coffield Host Christmas Party for MacDowell Club

The MacDowell Club held its Christmas party December 21 at the home of Mines W R Potter and T Roy Coffield. Mrs W A Ragsdale welcomed guests as a Christmas verse opened roll call and readings from Luke 2 1 20 followed. A vocal duet and piano solo plus a Christmas story filled the program before gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostesses and committee.

MacDowell Club Mines W. R. Potter T. Roy Coffield Eh Rhith Wysong Martha Ann Gibson Harry Karlsberg Holy City Paul Taliaferro

Bowie Poised for Growth as Civic Upgrades Continue

Prospects for Bowie look bright with paving of ten blocks and curb work completed by the city council. Water system upgrades include three carloads of mains, extensions, a larger pumping capacity, and a new reservoir ordered to increase summer supply. Banks show solid finances while builders plan more housing to address a critical shortage and attract new residents.

Bowie First National Bank

It Pays to Advertise in the Bowie News

A brief advertisement note extols the value of advertising in the Bowie News, highlighting reach and local business impact. It underscores affordable rates and timely placement for merchants seeking community visibility.

Bowie

John Dixon Listed Among Texas Bar Admittees

John Wilburn Dixon of Bowie and son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dixon is named among 84 University of Texas law students who passed the Texas Bar examination and secured licenses to practice law in Texas. Dixon served with U S information service in China during the war and did educational work in California. he knows Chinese and Oriental customs.

University of Texas Information Services Bowie News John Wilburn Dixon F. J. Dixon Bowie University of Texas Law Texas Young Dixon U. S. Information Service China California

Goodwill Class Christmas Dinner Review At Church

The Goodwill Class of First Methodist Church held its Christmas dinner on December 20 at the church with turkey and festive dishes. Mrs. P. J. Scott presided and welcomed all, with an invocation by Mrs. R. C. Cady and program help from Mrs. F. J. Dixon and Mrs. L. Covey. A review of A L Currie’s My Son framed the evening, sung carols, contests, gift exchanges, and honors for Mrs. George Lee and Mrs. Cady among attendees.

Goodwill First Methodist Church P. J. Scott R. C. Cady F. J. Dixon L. Covey George Lee Mrs. Cady Mmes. W. H. Stephens Bert Speir M. Posey

D. E. McDonald Family Reunion Reported Near Bowie

A December 26 gathering at William Phillips home in Lone Star east of Bowie marked a D E McDonald family reunion. Eight siblings were together for the first time in years with 22 grandchildren attending and plans for future reunions.

William Phillips Lone Star Bowie D. E. McDonald John McLendon Jarrell McDonald

News Staff Health Update At Local Office

Several staff members have been sick. Mrs. Ramona Henry returned to the office after three weeks illness. Glenn Wilson resumed work Thursday following a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Betty Jo Monroe was confined to bed Wednesday and Thursday due to flu.

Ramaona Henry Glenn Wilson Betty Jo Monroe

Mrs J A Husk Huskey Pioneer Newport Resident Dies

Mrs J A Huskey 81 died Friday December 17 at 6 p m at her son's home in Borger Texas. Funeral services December 19 at 2 p m at Newport Methodist Church with J C Mann and Rev Hugh Miller officiating. Interment Newport Cemetery under Hawkins Funeral Home Jacksboro. Survivors include husband J A Huskey son James E Huskey four grandchildren and a sister and other relatives.

J. A. Huskey Thort Methodist Church J. C. Mann Methodist Church Hugh Miller Newport Baptist Church Borger B. A. Wall Wichita Falls Roy.Huskey Fort Worth J. A. Dunk Belford County North Carolina Green County Tennessee Texas Washti J. E. Newson Jack County Newport James Eldon Marvin Allen James E. Huskey Dorothy Jean Marjorie Lee Mildred Ann Peggy Ruth Mollie Huff Jacksboro Tenn Guy L. Murray San Bernardino Calif J. D. Coakley Detroit Mich

Jim Harris Omitted From Card of Thanks for Pfc J W Harris

The Bowie News notes the December 24 issue omitted the name Jim Harris from a Card of Thanks for Pfc J W Harris whose body was returned for reinterment. The correction appears in the local newspaper advertisement.

Jim Harris Pfc J. W. Harris The Bowie News

Lawmaker Faces Controversial Session Early Next Year

A legislator plans to take seven staffers into the January 11 start of the regular session in Mohtate county. He seeks input from citizens on state matters and expects important committee roles. Widespread issues are anticipated as the session unfolds amid prior experience.

Mohtate

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