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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

5

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Miss Naomi Tarver and Charles Swinson

Miss Naomi Ruth Tarver, daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Tarver of Bowie, married Charles Dean Swinson, son of Mr and Mrs C D Swinson, in a 7 pm Bowie ceremony read by Rev Glendell Jones. The couple left for a Colorado trip and will reside in Crane Texas.

Naomi Ruth Tarver W. L. Tarver Bowie Charles Dean Swinson C. D. Swinson Glendell Jones First Methodist Church Nelda Merette Mary Tarver Weldon Swinson Borger Jack Miller Tarver Joan Field Joe Tarver Colorado Swinson Crane Texas Bowie High School Midwestern University Wichita Falls Texas A & M College College Station Denton Juanice Keen Joyce Davis

Christian Science Society Sunday Services Notice

Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock and Sunday school at 9 30 for pupils up to age twenty. Wednesday evening service at 8 00. All are welcome. Church address is 30 West Tarrant.

West Tarrant

Presbyterian Women Hold Church Business Meeting

The Women of the Church of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday of last week for their regular business session. Mrs. C A Wilson presided in the absence of the president Mrs. Paul Donald. The meeting opened with song and prayer led by Mrs. A W Alexander. Mrs. Wilson gave devotional entitled Serving Our Generation. Mrs. Wright reported the treasury. A Family and all church picnic at Meyer Park on Friday June 15 was announced. Others present included Mmes. Holt Spain Wright Alexander Cone Wallender and Slaughter.

Church of the First Presbyterian Church C. A. Wilson Paul Donald A. W. Alexander Wilson W. W. Wright Meyer Park Mmes. C A. Wilson Holt Spain A. J. Cone J. A. Wallender G. O. Slaughter John B. Hunt

Southside Baptist W M U Met Tuesday

The Southside Baptist Church W M U met Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Pearl Nichols leading the devo and opening prayer. Those present included Mmes. Dale Ratliff, Ray Hartline, Sam Hodges, Salle Butler, A G Danson, Tom Garlington, Mrs. Thomason and visitor Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Sam Hodges closed with prayer. Mr and Mrs H A Jackson of Wichita Falls visited Mrs D L Wiggins and Mr and Mrs Sam Hodges on Monday.

Southside Baptist Church W.mu Pearl Nichols Mmes Dale Ratliff Ray Hartline Sam Hodges Salle Butler A. G. Danson Tom Garlington Thomason Hall H. A. Jackson Wichita Falls D. L. Wiggins

Shower for Bride Miss Mary Jo Collins

A miscellaneous wedding shower honored bride elect Miss Mary Jo Collins of Gilbert Schultz Saturday night June 2 at St. Peter's Lutheran church parish hall. Hostesses included Miss Francis Kleinhans and several ladies while about 30 guests signed the bride’s book.

Mary Jo Collins Gilbert Schultz St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Francis Kleinhans W. F. Hoeldtke Albert Roth Will Kranow H. G. Husfeld Evalyn Husfeld Valdera Roth Ireland

J T Thompson Family Reunion At Bellevue Home

Descendants of the late Mr and Mrs J T Thompson held a family reunion on Saturday June 9 at the W J Thompson home in Bellevue. Plans were made for the next reunion on the first Saturday in August 1957 at the same Bellevue residence.

J. T. Thompson W. J. Thompson Bellevue Thompsons George Thompson Kay Virginia Thompson R. S. Thompson Linda Henrietta Jim Roach Less Thompson Bluegrove A. J. Thompson S. B. Gill Billa Gill C. V. Gill Leland Kenneth Charles Vashti J. F. Thompson Yvonne Pat Jan Robicheaux Eldon Loveall Bowie F. A. Bell A. N. Clary Pro Ivan Thompson Tim Floydada Lloyd Thompson Friona Theo Thompson Hereford Wilbur Thompson Dallas Iola Wolf Wichita Falls Jim Helms Plainview

Schulz Reunion Held Here Sunday

The Schulz reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Schulz in Bowie on Sunday June 10. Attendees included numerous Hollingsworths and relatives from Gatesville McGregor Carlton Ft Worth Stephenville Houston Oklahoma City Bellville Dallas Sulphur Springs and El Dorado Arkansas.

Schulz Fred Schulz Bowie L. L. Hollingsworth Alvin Hollingsworth Gatesville Annie Dossman McGregor Joe Hollingsworth Carlton Sam Cook Coleman Stripling Ft. Worth A. H. Johnson Bill Johnson Stephenville E. D. Bailey Houston Pete Gill Oklahoma City D. L. Miskeska Bellville R. E. Moriarty Leroy Skidmore Adolph, Dossman Dallas Oran Hollingsworth Joe Martin Leon McClendon Sulphur Springs Joe Gilbert el Dorado Ark

Display Shower Honors Miss Dodsworth

Mrs Homer B Latham and Mrs Henry T Ayres hosted a display wedding shower for Miss Helen Dodsworth bride elect of Lt Dale Cartee of Houston. The event ran from 3 to 5 p m Tuesday with 85 guests admiring centerpieces, gifts, and florals.

Homer B. Latham Henry T. Ayres Helen Dodsworth Dale Cartee Houston C. J. Dodsworth D. B. Benson Maxey Pinson Midland M. E. Campbell Henrietta Dana Sue Lutz Thomas Ayres Marjorie Carole Dodsworth

Garden Club Installs Officers At June Meeting

Mrs George Slaughter hosts Garden Club meeting on Monday June 11 at 2 p m. Officers installed by Mrs Slaughter include President E G Eggleston and officers for each post. Committees named for program year with multiple members listed. Refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Eggleston.

Y Wit Garden Club George Slaughter E. G. Eggleston F. O. Edwards Mose Johnson W. H. Stephens W. L. Eubank E. A. Bland Arres B. Hunt Paul Donald C. E. Cox W. A. Greer Eggleston Owen Meyer FE. J.dixon Rex Calaway Calaway John B. Hunt L. H. Angove A. W. Cline Lara Moore FE. A. Bland Fred Schulz Joe Butler C. O. Edwards L. B. Smith A. S. Jameson M. Johnson

Friendship Circle Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The Fellowship Circle met Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Bob Duvall. The gathering opened with the Lord's Prayer and featured a Bible lesson on The Typical Jewish Home by Mrs. Lee Roy Thornsberry. Mrs. G. A. Quisenberry spoke on the General Fund and refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Raymond Mattingly, Mrs. John Bennett, Mrs. Melvin Dansby, and others.

Bob Duvall Fellowship Circle First Presbyterian Church Lee Roy Thornsberry G. A. Quisenberry Mmes Raymond Mattingly John Bennett Melvin Dansby Duvall

Skin Itch Relief Ad Offers 15 Minute Benefit

An ad promotes ITCH-ME-NOT instant drying lotion for eczema insect bites foot itch and surface rashes. It claims to deaden itch and burning kill germs on contact and offers a 40 cent money back guarantee if not pleased with the product available at Wil son’s Drug Store.

Wilson’s Drug Store

Frances Galyeon and Harvey Moore Wed in Bowie Parish

Frances Galyeon and Harvey E. Moore were united in marriage Saturday at 3 30 PM in the First Methodist Church parlor Bowie with Rev Glendell Jones officiating. Matron of honor was Virginia Winters. best man was Bill VanWinkle. They plan to reside on the Wichita highway in Bowie.

Frances Galyeon Harvey E. Moore First Methodist Church Bowie Glendell Jones Virginia Winters Bill VanWinkle

Susette Meyer Class Honors Its President

The Susette Meyer Sunday class at First Presbyterian held a June meeting at Mrs. Hallie Collins home with a patio picnic. They celebrated teacher Mrs. Paul Donald’s birthday with a gift and large cake.

Susette Meyer First Presbyterian Church Hallie Collins Paul Donald Harriet Morrow Joe Threadgill Dave Worley Ted Daley J. W. Reddy Elizabeth Bellah Wm. Calaway T. P. Evans Roscoe Covey Ann Bowman Evalyn Husfield

Vickie Hightower Celebrates 7th Birthday At Meyer Park

Vickie Linda Hightower daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hightower turned seven with a party at Meyer Park on Friday June 8 one hostess Betty Reynolds and a long list of family and friends attended thirty one guests joined in the celebration including Mrs Earl Hightower and Mickey Gene Hightower in a community gathering at the park.

Vickie Linda Hightower Earl Hightower Meyer Park Betty Reynolds Bryan Garrett Glen Stewart David Becky Aul Smith Jerry Paul Jena Lesa Bob Snow Terry Ellen Stevie Randy B. H. Roberts Linda Jenifer Cynthia J. W. Hightower Diana Keith Clyde Thompson Clydene Cathy Mike Belinda Gary Guthrie Linda Floyd Jan Gena Ely Mickey Gene Hightower

Visitors Gather at Terrell Home From Vic toria and Pawnee

Mrs Louise Wisnoskie and David and Mary Louise from Victoria along with Charlie Henry of Pawnee Oklahoma visit this week at Mr and Mrs T C Terrell's home.

T. C. Terrell Louise Wisnoskie David Mary Louise Victoria Charlie Henry Pawnee Okla

Presbyterian Women Meet at First Church Session

Circle 2 of the Women of the Church at the First Presbyterian met at Mrs. W. W. Wrights home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. A. J. Cone presided in the absence of the chairman with prayers, hymn, Bible study on A Typical Jewish Home, and a closing poem Prayer For This House. Refreshments were served to ten women including Mrs. John B. Huntt and Mrs. A. Wallender.

Church of the First Presbyterian Church W. W. Wright A. J. Cone L. W. VanVader W. A. Richardson John B. Hunt J. A. Wallender Mrs. Cone Mrs. Wright Mmes John B. Huntt A. Wallender Paul Donald G. O. Slaughter BE. W. Daley R. M. McPherson Martha Jane Green

Junior Girls Auxiliary Picnic at Curlee Ranch

The Junior Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist church enjoyed a picnic at the Geo. Curlee ranch on Tuesday afternoon. Participants included Sandra Tucker Judy Chandler Janet Young Linda Floyd Joyce Burge Linda James Ella Laughlin Joan Moore Glenda Tucker Wanda Beth Kimbrough Sharon Hendrix Joyce Lancaster Barbara Walker Robbie Faulkner Sandra McCracken Sara McCracken Charlotte Moore Beverly Wilson Nancy Young and chaperones Mrs. Claude Young Mrs. D. Moore Mrs. J. T. Floyd and Mrs. Geo. Curlee.

First Baptist Church Geo. Curlee Ranch Sandra Tucker Judy Chandler Janet Young Linda Floyd Joyce Burge Linda James Ella Laughlin Joan Moore Glenda Tucker Wanda Beth Kimbrough Sharon Hendrix Joyce Lancaster Barbara Walker Robbie Faulkner Sandra McCracken Sara McCracken Charlotte Moore Beverly Wilson Nancy Young Claude Young D. Moore J. T. Floyd Geo. Curlee

Presbyterian Picnic Set for Meyers Park Friday Night

Presbyterian church members invite families to a picnic at Meyers Park on Friday evening June 15 at 6 30. The community gathering emphasizes fellowship and outdoor dining in a casual parish event.

Presbyterian Church Meyers Park

Bride's maid Catherine visits Sapulpa and Wichita Falls student

Mrs. Fred Fuller and family spent last week in Sapulpa Oklahoma visiting relatives and where her daughter Miss Catherine was bridesmaid for a cousin They also visited Mr Fuller's parents in Northeast Oklahoma Bobby remained in Sapulpa for a longer visit Miss Catherine is attending business college in Wichita Falls

Fred Fuller Sapulpa Oklahoma Miss Catherine Mr. Fuller Bobby Catherine Business College Wichita Falls

Eastern Star Installs Officers in Bowie for 1956 57

Bowie Chapter 16 Order of Eastern Star held a 1956 57 year installation in the Masonic Hall with Mrs. Ivan Johnson as worthy matron and W C Beverly as worthy patron. New and retiring officers were named and gifts presented as 75 members and guests attended. The next meeting is June 21 at 8 p m.

T. G. Rogers Bess Coleman George Long Decatur J. E. Shelton Nocona James Winningham Gail Ashcraft James Doughty Johnson Beverly Hawkins Glen Sutherland Masonic Hall

Hodges Visit Dallas With Daughter and Son-In-Law

Mr and Mrs Sam Hodges left Wednesday afternoon for a visit in Dallas with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs James Manning.

Sam Hodges Dallas James Manning

Also Mentioned on This Page

Naomi Tarver Charles Swinson Cecil Smith Fort Worth Lou Fragapane Big Spring Dennis Bullard Sharon Patterson Studio Christian Science Society Presbyterian Southside Baptist W.M. U Bride J.T. Thompson A. E. Chitwood E. C. Chitwood Lucy Jones Frank Snyder Muleshoe Robert Trout Gainesville Glenn Trout Trout San Diego Cal Robert Dowell Chrysler West Wise Street Dodsworth Mrs. Slaughter Harvey Moore George Howard G. A. Moore Moore Dowell Inc Wichita Highway James H. Bell Ruby Bell Marie Johnson L. E. Faulkner Levi HANES Adam Scick Electric Razor Esquire Sledge & Lewis Peters & Wolverine Stretch Sox Wesboro & City Club Jacksons Ala Moraes Curlee Ranch Presbyterian Picnic Eastern Star
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