Newport Homecoming and Memorial Service Plans
Newport schedules a homecoming on Sunday May 28 with a noon basket lunch at the Union Church and a 2:00 pm memorial service at the cemetery. The program lists A L Tipton as master of ceremonies, W F Gossett leading songs, Rev Paul Thompson for prayer, Mrs Paul Vinson as secretary, Fred Wall organizing the quartet, Mrs Louis Lawson reading, Tommy McDonald delivering the speaker and dismissal prayer, plus grave decorations. Hostesses Iris Stark Eva Gilbert Virginia Gant Florene Deweber Billie Deweber Opal Ogle Eura Lemons Janie Ford Ora Hanson hosted a bridal shower Friday night for Peggy Sue Pickett daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete
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Newport
Union Church
A. L. Tipton
W. F. Gossett
Paul Thompson
Paul Vinson
Fred Wall
Louis Lawson
Tommy McDonald
Helen Jefferie
Eva Gilbert
Iris Stark
Virginia Gant
Florene Deweber
Billie Deweber
Opal Ogle
Eura Lemons
Janie Ford
Ora Hanson
Peggy Sue Pickett
Pete
Pickett and Bride-Elect of Nathaniel Hamilton
A wedding announcement notes Pickett and the bride-elect of Nathaniel Hamilton of Bowie. She received many nice and useful gifts. Refreshments of cake and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Nathaniel Hamilton
Bowie
Elmore Family Reunion in Bridgeport Attendance Noted
The family of the late Mr and Mrs W A Elmore gathered at Mrs Ethel Jones and Eldredge home for a Bridgeport reunion with 44 attendees including all but one son Earl of California and most grandchildren. Visitors L M Edinburg Sr and wife from Colorado Springs attend the event and plan brief travels to Jacksboro Wichita Falls and Louisiana while Miss Lizzy Arnold and others attend a Wesley Church supper in Wichita Falls for J L Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Elmore
Ethel Jones
Eldredge
Bridgeport
Earl of California
L. M. Edbinburg Sr
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hobart Coyle
Elmore
Jacksboro
Wechita Falls
Louisiana
Nannie Taylor
Reno Samples
Lizzy Arnold
Wichita Falls
Wesley Methodist Church
J. L. Arnold
John Lemons
Henrietta
Jim Ford
California
Maggie Campbell
Ava Palmer
Ralph Morton
Palmers
John Pultz
Jennie McManus
Mildred McManus
Jim Long
Truce
F. E. Cordell
Hubert Kelly
Sy White
Keith Coplin
Jim
Edd McCredie
Bowie
Elva Lemons
Ben Baits
Bethania Hospital
J. C. Arnold
Robert Arnold
Bowie Lake
Tommy Hanson
Patricia
Carolyn
Buck Kennedy
Nocona
Greer
Sam Greer
Tioga
North Dakota
Dewey Jones
Jack Moser
Jerry
Earl Whisenant
Loyd Greer
E. J. McBride
Bud Greer
Electra
Elmo Greer
James
Ringling
Okla
Cecil Satterwhite
Woodward
E. L. Halbrook
Don Younger
Chico High School
Chico
Surprise Life Tribute for Mr Arnold Draws Wide Family
A long serving superintendent was honored with a This Is Your Life program. Relatives and many friends attended at the church as the group recorded the event and presented a recording and bronze plaque. Numerous family members and neighbors shared in the celebration and later gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Arnold
Warren Silver
Graduation tribute from Bowie High School class of 1961
A Bowie High School column honors the senior class of 1961 with thanks to students and teachers. The writer expresses pride in twelve years of education, reflects on graduation night, and wishes the graduates well as they begin new lives beyond Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie High School
North Ward
South Ward
East Ward
New York
Salona
Montague
Bowie
Pfc Robert Speake Takes Part in Lava Plains Exercise
Pfc Robert L Speake son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Speake 812 Adkins St took part in Exercise Lava Plains a joint Army Air Force field training exercise at Yakima Firing Center Washington from May 8 to 22 The 24 year old teletype operator in the 124th Signal Battalion Company A Fort Lewis Washington entered the Army in July 1959 and prior to service worked for the Post Office Department in Midway City California His wife Jeanette resides in Olympia Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Robert L. Speake
Robert D. Speake
Adkins St
Lava Plains
Army Air Force
Yakima
Wash
Speake
124Th Signal Battalion
Fort Lewis
Fort Ord
Calif
Bowie High School
Post Office Department
Midway City
Jeanette
Olympia
Park Springs Visitors and Shower News
Park Springs and Wichita Falls residents visit kin in the area. A pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Jim Cowley of Crafton with many local guests and gift givers listed.
Birth of Baby Boy to Mr and Mrs Jim Cowley
Mr and Mrs Jim Cowley welcome a baby boy born last Friday at Bridgeport Hospital.
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Jim Cowley
Bridgeport Hospital
Greer Reunion Brings Most Children Home on Mother’s Day
Mr and Mrs H C Greer enjoy a warm Mother's Day as almost all their children visit their home. The family gathers yearly to celebrate and cherish the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
H. C. Greer
Senior Citizens Meet at Bowie Bank for Social Run
Senior citizens gathered in the First National Bank of Bowie community room on Friday May 26 for their first meeting. The event featured six tables of 42 and dominoes with pink rosebud decorations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Coffield
First National Bank of
Bowie
Bank
Amity Club
Citi
Wayne W Porter earns animal science degree at May 27 graduation
Wayne W Porter received his bachelor degree in animal science from Texas A and M College at the May 27 graduation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne W Porter
A & M College
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NIFTY
Winclack
Wandyman
S. L. Taylor
Fort Worth
Mr. Taylor
John Taylor
Tommie Moore
Midland
W. L. Cloer
Huff Cloer
Jack Brozeal
Herbird
Futura
Falcon
Ford Compact
Ns' A
Ford Sales, Inc
America
BHS
Ilen Electric Ge Gg
Frlezer
Ridjid
Olert
Heards Hardware
Eamets Protection
Glenn J
Thompson Insurance Ag'cy
Robert Speake
Park Springs
Jasper B. Smith
Little Mark Appling
Georgia
Frank Mcé Kinney
Grady Younger
M. P. Younger
Harry Martin
Jack and Hardy Martin
Jasper Smith
Fred Knight
Era
Becky
Ronnie Henderson
Emma Cline
Oklahoma City
Nora Motley
Virgie Warren
Jess Wiley
Sam Warden
Whitis
Lee Collier
Opal Mars
Elmer Turney
M. M. Cowley
Clyde Dye
Opal Richey
Hazel Beard
Odem Terrill
Myrtle Martin
Lelia Duck
Ctala
Amber
Owens - Brumley Ambussesi
Texas
Ral
Stu- She the
Ouge
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