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Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

4

Mrs Cosby Hosts Formal Tea for House Guest Beulah Johnston

A formal tea at the home of Mrs. C. Y. Cosby honored her guest Miss Beulah Johnston of McConnelsburg Pennsylvania. Guests included Mrs. G. W. Haltom Mrs. Gertrude Adams Mrs. Porter Brown and others with out of town visitors from Ft Worth Wichita Falls Albany and Dallas Texas.

C. Y. Cosby Beulah Johnston McConnelsburg Penn Cosby Miss Johnston Mmes. G. W. Haltom Gertrude Adams Porter Brown Mmes FE. R. Mangum Sallie Harvey Harry Karlsberg W R. Potter Jessie Givens Mmes Bettes Coffield F. J. Kersey Grace Pickens Cecil Allen Herman Wysong Clara Stephens Lara Dean Albany Texas Misses Opal Culp Wichita Falls Gracie Davis Dallas

Bowie Garden Club backs city clean up drive

The Bowie Garden Club has voted to cooperate with the clean up campaign and urges all members and housewives to improve yards and use spray as part of the effort.

Bowie Garden Club

Kilman Family Reunion Honors Rev J F Kilman

Father's Day gathering celebrates Rev J F Kilman with 28 guests and family from Fort Worth Denton De catur Lawton and Henrietta present. Attendees include A O Hurdt W W Ryan N H Lawdermilk Buddy Lawdermilk Charlotte Ann Nores Lawdermilk Evelyn Bonnye Jean Ryan Harry G Strickland and others.

Kilman J. F. Kilman Welchie Turnbow Winters Texas Okla Don Brown Henrietta

Regular Meeting Of Presbyterian Auxiliary At Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday June 10 in the church. Mrs S W Heard led the monthly inspirational program on Home Missions. Mrs D A Wallender sang Bring Them In solo. Members listed include Mmes John Reedy Cecil Thomas Harry Swafford J A Wallender M M Ward W W Wright Will Richardson Paul Donald A J Cone Jerry Moore Brannon John B Hunt A Sipe W C Stagg T C Vinson G Slaughter W W Philley S W Heard Carol Stagg.

Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church S. W. Heard D. A. Wallender

Mrs. Griffin Hosts City Garden Club Meeting

The Bowie Garden Club met June 16 at Mrs. Glen Griffin home with Mrs. Slaughter presiding. Members supported Junior Garden Club with a $5 donation and praise for Mrs. Coffield. Reports covered Meyer Park work and City Beautification. A picnic set for June 23 at Meyer Park with programs by Calaway and Scott.

Bowie Meyer Park Mmes D. Calaway C. H. Scott

Mrs. Stallings Hosts Presbyterian Evening Circle

The Evening Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Percy Stallings with Miss Elizabeth Bellah as co hostess. Mrs. Q. Phillips presided and Miss Minnie Walker led the lesson assisted by Mrs. Robert Simpson. Seventeen members were served sandwiches cakes and fruit and flower arrangements greeted guests.

First Presbyterian Church Percy Stallings Elizabeth Bellah Q. Phillips Minnie Walker Robert Simpson Hawaii

Miss Benson Weds James Ross Lutz in Church of Christ Ceremony

Miss Dana Sue Benson and James Ross Lutz exchanged vows at 5:30 p.m. Saturday June 14 in the Church of Christ. Rev. W. T. Hamilton performed the double ring ceremony with attendants Mrs Vendor H. Reeder Maxine Wynn Charles Gray and Vendor H. Reeder. The bride wore turquoise print silk with pink carnations. something old pearl necklace from her mother. Guests included Mrs. D. B. Benson and Barbara Nan Reeder. Lutz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lutz of Bl grove and a Navy veteran.

Dana Sue Benson James Ross Lutz Church of Christ W. T. Hamilton Vendor H. Reeder Maxine Wynn Bellevue Charles Gray D. B. Benson Bowie High School Texas Christian University Bowie Mr. Lutz J. E. Lutz Bli&grove Henrietta High School

Good Will Class Social Meeting at First Methodist

The Good Will Class of the First Methodist Church met Monday night June 16 for the regular monthly business and social. Mrs. E. L. Covey presided. Mrs. C. E. Hill led devotion and prayer. Hostesses were Mesdames T. L. Widlake and F. C. Patton. The group sang The Way of the Cross Leads Home and refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. E. C. Heard, Bert Speir, A. W. Cline, D. C. Overfelt, W. H. Stephens, M. Posey, Harve Ratliff, Joe Garlington, and others.

Good Will First Methodist Church Mmes T. L. Widlake F. C. Patton E. L. Covey C. E. Hill E. C. Heard Bert Speir A. W. Cline D. C. Overfelt M. Posey Harve Ratliff Joe Garlington Talmage Moore Lon Roberson Roy Sanders Jd Sbixan H. K.gady C. S. Wilhite P. J. Scott Mrs. Wilhite

Mr and Mrs Gray Move to Wichita Falls

Mr and Mrs J O Gray and daughter Lillian relocate to Wichita Falls where Gray joins the Jack Grace Drilling Co.

J. O. Gray Lillian Wichita Falls Mr. Gray The Jack Grace Drilling Co

Farmers Celebrate 57th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs J D Farmer observed their 57th wedding anniversary Sunday June 15 at home. Attending were sons James L Farmer Grandview Texas Hevert Farmer Nocona Bob Farmer and son Newport daughters Ova Simons Wichita Falls Jimmie Conner Ft Worth Cecil Pickett and children Newport Elsa Martin Paducah R R Zuber and two sons Crystal City O L Fitts Ft Worth a granddaughter Glen Ella Callier and son Wichita Falls plus friends Lenora Meadows Grandview Frank Gossett Newport Leon Hickman and son Wichita Falls Oliver Hickman Bowie Texas. A noon dinner followed and many of the children could be present for the first time in years.

James L. Farmer Grandview Texas Hevert Farmer Nocona Bob Farmer Newport Ova Simons Wichita Falls Jimmie Conner Ft. Worth Cecil Pickett Elsa Martin Paducah R. R. Zuber Crystal City O. L. Fitts Glen Ella Callier Lenora Meadows Frank Gossett Leon Hickman Oliver Hickman Bowie

Miss Hopper Honored By Presbyterian Women Shower

Presbyterian women honored Miss Deannine Hopper with a bridal shower on Wednesday night June 11. The room featured lilies daisies and roses with a pale green organdy cloth and pink rose centerpiece. Mrs Robb Simpson led games and contests before presenting a decorated treasure chest. About 50 guests attended as punch cake and sandwiches were served and many gifts were given.

Miss Hopper Presbyterian Deannine Hopper

Edminston Family Visiting Relatives in Eunice NM

Mr and Mrs W F Edminston and their sons Gary Dean and Billy travel to Eunice New Mexico to visit Mrs Cora Hill and Mrs Nettie Edminston and other relatives and friends during their trip.

W. F. Edminston Gary Dean Billy Eunice New Mexico Cora Hill Nettie Edminston

Miss Earp Becomes Bride of S W Studebaker

LaVerne Earp and S W Studebaker married at noon on June 14 in Alvord in a ceremony read by Rev J M James. The bride, daughter of Earp of Bridgeport, graduated from Bridgeport High School. The groom, son of Studebaker of Bowie, graduated from Bowie High School class of 1940. They planned a brief visit before traveling to Odessa, Texas, where the groom works.

Miss Earp S. W. Studebaker LaVerne Earp J. M. James Alvord Mony E. L. Earp Bridgeport Bridgeport High School G. B. Studebaker Bowie Odessa Texas

Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Society met on Tuesday afternoon June 17 with Mrs. Robert Monroe presiding. Mrs. Dave West led the devotional and Mrs. Arthur Willis reported a favorable year end summary. The next meeting is set for July 1.

Missionary Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Robert Monroe Dave West Arthur Willis

Visitors Helen Worley and Janine Welch in Amarillo and Dumas

Helen Worley and Janine Welch were visiting relatives during a trip to Amarillo and Dumas last week, according to local social notes. The brief outing highlighted family connections and travel between the two Texas towns.

Helen Worley Janine Welch Amarillo Dumas

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Mrs. Cosby Garden Club Cove Ratliff Kilman Family Presbyterian Auxiliary Libby HI HO California Swan del Monte Coftree Ron AQ Mrs. Griffin Mrs. Stallings Presbyterian Evening Miss Benson Pependante Raborn Motor Co Smythe ST DODGE Mrs. Farmer J. D. Farmer Southwest Bell Telephone Company Dr. Palmer Cordes Clinic Palmer OPTOM Main — FT. Worth Stripling’s Brink’s Post Office
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