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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
8
Miss Emmalene Liggett daughter of Mr O Liggett of Jacksboro married Robert Crowell in a Sunday morning double ring ceremony at the home of Rev R A Bilberry pastor of the First Baptist church. The couple were attended by the bride's sister.
The bride, formerly of this area, wore an aqua blue suit with brown and white accessories and has worked for Shabag Brothers in Jacksboro for years. The groom from Seymour is employed by Continental Oil on leases near Jacksboro. They will reside in Jacksboro.
R B Fulcher of Chicago and Norma Jean Fulcher of Victoria visited relatives last week. Kenneth Schrittou was named to an all star Fort Worth team. The Cleveland and Lancaster families traveled from Bowie and Fort Worth to Phoenix to visit Olan Cleveland. Several other relatives from Wichita Falls Fort Worth and Fort Worth area visited kin last weekend. Jim Searber moved back to Postoak due to health.
The column records a series of visits and social events in Jacksboro and nearby towns. Notable names include Miss Tipton of Jacksboro, Mrs. Fred Gladden of California, Mrs. Mildred Widlake’s wedding shower, Mrs. Leland Scott, the Aaron Bell family of Azle, and households of Jacksboro and Joy hosting gatherings last weekend and Sunday.
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Sherrill Roland of Brooke General Hospital San Antonio is home for 30 days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs E C Roland. Harold Barnett of New Orleans Louisiana and David Gregory of Bowie visited relatives in the area. Weldon Cox and son of Bowie joined Mr and Mrs George Cox for a Sunday visit. Pat Reddy and family spent a week visiting in Fort Worth. Tullie Weisel and family dined with Chester Wetsel party after Lake Dallas picnic. Jewell Stephens and son of Bowie visited P A Lyons family Sunday.
T. J. Scarber and Vela were dinner guests in the E. L. Spangle home Sunday. Tom Stephens of Jacksboro spent the week-end in the H. D. Lemond home.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Marvin Cross in Ft Worth included visits from Bert Champers and family and Roy Chambers in Chico. A J Thompson and family from Alma Oklahoma stayed with Homer Case and family. Harvey Moore visited. Mrs Moore joined him in Dallas. Allen couple moved into a new five room teacherage. Billy King from Ft Worth summers with Joe Threadgill. Earl Harris couple vacationing in California.
Park Springs residents share visits across Borger Jacksboro and Boyd regions. A Chico Musical drew a large Park Springs crowd Saturday night with general enjoyment and fellowship among local families including the Huckabees and Wartrmans.
Erton F. Tate, manager of the Wichita Falls SSA office, will visit Bowie Monday June 23 to assist with claims and provide information at the City Auditorium at 1 30 PM.
An old advertisement promotes Cit ROS to raise urine pH and relieve nocturnal urges. It asserts it reduces irregular elimination and backache, promising quick relief of back soreness. The ad notes a $1 price and sale at druggists.
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