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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

5

Bellevue Bride Weds Donald Stell In Candlelight Ceremony

Miss Karon Hogue of Bellevue marries Donald R Stell in a June 7 candlelit Bellevue Church of Christ wedding. Rev J B Lamb officiated. Attendants include matron of honor Gayle Johnson and best man Bobby Simmons. Reception held at the Bristo home with pink and white seasonal flowers.

Karon Hogue Bellevue Donald Stell Bellevue Church of Christ Donald R. Stell J. B. Lamb Church of Christ Bowie R. S. Hogue Herman Stell Gayle Johnson Bobby Simmons Sandra Atchison Grace Newsome Bryson Stephen Watts J. C. Bristo

Wedding reception details for the Iowa Park couple

The celebration featured Madeira cloth, a white iced three tier cake, a flower festoon, and a tiny wedding bell with a miniature bride and groom. Jean and Joan Webb served cake and punch, while Sandra Atchison and Grace Newsom registered guests. The couple wed and plan to reside in Iowa Park after a Oklahoma trip. The groom, an electrical engineer in the air force, serves at Sheppard AFB. she attended Bellevue High and Future Homemakers.

Jean Joan Webb Sandra Atchison Grace Newsom Oklahoma Iowa Park Sheppard Air Force Base Bellevue High School Future Homemakers Abilene Christian College Texas Tech Air Force

Mrs. Thomas Harris 79 Dies After Long Illness

Funeral services for Blanch Lindner Harris 79 were held at First Methodist Church with Dr. Earl Patton officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery. She was born in Clay Center Kansas and lived in Georgia Mississippi Florida Louisiana Chicago Bowie before retirement in 1946. Survived by husband Thomas E. Harris son Dr. Thomas P. Harris of Los Angeles two Bowie grandchildren a brother Dr. E G Lindner of Ocala and other relatives.

Thomas E. Harris First Methodist Church Earl Patton Elmwood Cemetery Burgess Funeral Home G. W. Linder Anthony Florida Harris Georgia Mississippi Louisiana Chicago Bowie

Mrs. Wright Visits in Waurika Oklahoma

Mrs. E. W. Wright spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wright in Waurika Oklahoma indicating social ties within the Wright family in Jefferson County.

E. W. Wright R. C. Wright Waurika, Okla

Homes Under Construction and Moves Around Bowie Area

Local families report new moves and houses under construction in Bowie and surroundings. Cadence notes include the Wadsworths at 805 Lamb Street and others buying, selling, or building homes on Lindsey Street Bishop Heights and Jefferson Street, with brick veneer exteriors and planned rooms.

Leon Mowery and Sons Central Avenue Floyd Arnolds Bowie Selma Road Frank Green

Ann Judson Circle Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Ann Judson Circle met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Evans and Mrs. A. M. Rencher. Prayer opened the session led by Mrs. J. W. Henry. Devotional by Mrs. Walter Slaughter. Lessons on Royal Service discussed with all members participating. Refreshments served by Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Rencher to attendees and guests.

First Baptist Church Walter Evans A. M. Rencher J. W. Henry Rencher Walter Slaughter W. E. Benson T. J. Doss

Local Texas Cowboys Impress Visiting Boy and Pony Sale Results

Random Little Mike Wakefield of Illinois visited Fort Worth and met his aunt and uncle, returning with a cowboy hat boots and tall Texas tales. Mrs Bonnie Richardson located the Hickman dog from a Lost ad. Shetland pony sale in Gainesville drew buyers with ponies selling for 1200 and 1600.90 dollars Saturday.

Mike Wakefield Shelbyfield Ilinois Texas Bob Southward Fort Worth Paul Wakefield C. E. Wakefield Weed Bonnie Richardson Salona Leonard Hickman Gainesville

Miss Catherine Fuller and Phillip Trammell Wed in Wichita Falls

Miss Catherine Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Fuller and Phillip Trammell son of Mr and Mrs Paul E Trammell of Waurika Oklahoma married Saturday evening June 15 at 7 o clock at Hillcrest Baptist church Wichita Falls. Rev Stephens officiated. Both graduates of 1956 and employed in Wichita Falls plan to live there.

Catherine Fuller Phillip Trammell Fred Fuller Paul E. Trammell Waurika Oklo Hillcrest Baptist Church Wichita Falls Stephens Miss Fuller Bowie High School Draughans Business College KTRN Mr. Trammell Waurika High School Shamburger Lumber Company Trammell

Bowie Ministers Meet Monday at Cottons Dining Room

The Bowie Ministerial Association will convene Monday at 12 noon in the dining room at Cottons. All ministers are invited to attend.

Bowie Cotton's

Bowie Area Family Visits Highlight Father’s Day Gatherings

A stream of visitors from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Dallas Hillsboro and other places filled Bowie households over Father's Day weekend. Families including Adkins Teakell Mann and Gardner hosted relatives while others traveled to El Paso Jaurez and Arizona for visits and trips.

Jack Wilkes Theo Trudy Gay Lee Gay Wickert Austin Wilkes Jim Barr Donald Mann O. W. Adkins C. W. Adkins Fort Worth M. E. Teakell Wichita Falls Cecil Adkins Montague H. C. Adkins Bellevue Bobby Gardner Ophelia Fewell North Texas State College Denton Arlie Fewell Crosbyton Bobby Fred Gardner J. W. Hill Bobby Bell William Bell Judy Carol Thomas el Paso Jaurez Mexico Carl Thomas Bowie Hill Ahlberg Linnae Jon David M. Latham Timothy Tina Lynne Homer B. Latham Charlie Roberts Laryn Till John White Robert Moore Jim C. N. Dickey R. G. Liggett R. E. Liggett Harvey Harrison Grand Prairie Denta Waller

Revival at Fundamental Baptist Church Begins Sunday

Evangelistic services planned from June 23 to June 30 led by Rev. James Lovell of Houston. Lovell began ministry there less than four years ago with a small group and the church has averaged over 200 in Sunday school this year. Everyone is invited.

Fundamental Baptist Church James Lovell Houston Lovell

Bowie Girls Hold Offic es at Girls State

Six Bowie girls attended Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin for ten days and each held a post. Mary Nell Kerby became Contingent Clerk in the House, Jeanene Bradley treasurer of City FE, Marjorie Dodsworth county sheriff, Linda Campbell mayor of City B, Jane Brewer chaired the House, Glenda Duck Texas Employment Commissioner, and Marzie Lankford was chosen by the Legion Auxiliary but missed attendance due to illness.

Bowie Austin Bluebonnet Girls State Mary Nell Kerby House of Representatives Jeanene Bradley Jane Brewer Lions Club Glenda Duck Texas American Legion Auxiliary Marzie Lankford The Legion Auxiliary Zollie Steakley Carl W. Zeller

Shower honors Mrs. Cable with wedding display

Barbara Loveday Cable, later Mrs Bobby Cable, received a miscellaneous wedding display shower in the women’s club room last Thursday. Hostesses included Mrs Alton Weston Mrs FE Neal Mrs Harry Belcher Mrs Roy Guston and Mrs C A Williams. Gifts were arranged from 7 to 9 p.m. Barbara Neal checked in guests as they arrived. A white lace cloth covered the refreshment table with pink centers, greenery and spring blooms. Several guests visited between 7 and 9.

Bobby Cable Barbara Loveday Mmes. Alton Weston FE. A. Neal Harry Belcher Roy Guston C. A. Williams Barbara Neal

Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Stephens at Home

Mrs J C Stephens nee Beverly Denton was honored at Mrs B F Watsons home with a display wedding shower. A handwoven Swiss cloth from Mrs Watson adorned the event with blue carnations and white candles. Hostesses included Theo Precise Tom Lee G H Golden J E Thorne J L Scarborough Ovella Bruner J B Lamb and Bonnie Teague. Beverly and J C were married at the Church of Christ Monday morning.

J. C. Stephens Beverly Denton B. F. Watson Switzerland Mrs. Watson Mmes Theo Precise Tom Lee G. H. Golden J. E. Thorne J. L. Scarborough Ovella Bruner J. B. Lamb Bonnie Teague

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Cable

Mrs Cable held a kitchen shower hosted at Mrs Ocie Clayton’s home attended by Mrs Thomas Clayton and others. Guests called and gifts were sent. refreshments on a pink and white themed table with a lace cloth and a white lilies centerpiece accompanied cake served by Mrs Thomas Clayton.

Thomas Clayton Ocie Clayton Bobby Cable Barbara Loveday

Books For Travelers Sale At Bowie News Office

Bowie News offers a set of 10 travel books for sale at 50 cents each. The locally advertised deal invites readers to purchase now from the Bowie News Office.

Bowie News The

Local Family Visits and Outings Highlight June Gathering

Mr and Mrs Johnnie Jackson and son of Alvord spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Jackson. Nora Graham hosted all her children including Jesse Graham family Borger and Leon Graham Sunray plus Sylvia Barton Grapevine. Kemp Denson family enjoyed Lake Amon Carter outing. Methodist Young Married Couples held ice cream supper at the community center. W S C S met at the church with several women on the program. Mrs Fred Ball recently visited friends and relatives in California.

Comer Tuck Johnnie Jackson Alvord Tom Jackson Nora Graham Jesse Graham Borger June Barnett Leon Graham Sunray Sylvia Barton Grapevine Jimmy Teague Ft. Worth Floyd Jackson Ralph Tipton Cundiff Arthur Tiptons D. J. O'Brien Wichita Falls Steve Conrad Ernest Austin Ferguson Kemp Denson Lake Amon Carter Methodist Church Community Center Mmes. Phagan Wadsworth Tipton, Specht and Tuck Fred Ball California

White House Cafe renamed Denney & Bob's Cafe

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Berry bought the White House Cafe at 1308 E Wise Fort Worth highway and renamed it Denney & Bob's Cafe. The eatery has been remodeled and improved recently.

Bob Berry White House E. Wise Fort Worth Highway Denney Bob’s

Newport Baptist Church Revival Services Begin June 23

The Newport Baptist church opens a revival led by Rev. Glen Roenfeldt of Roscoe Baptist church. Evening services start June 23 at 8 o'clock with Rev. Jack Albright of the Newport Baptist church and Fort Worth Seminary as song leader.

Glen Roenfeldt Roscoe Baptist Church Newport Baptist Church Jack Albright Fort Worth Seminary

Sherwood Robinson Dies in Dallas Funeral

Mrs. W A Hunter and Mrs Jess Foreman attended the funeral for Sherwood Robinson in Dallas this past Saturday. Born in Bowie he moved away early, son of the late Frank Robinson. Survived by his widow, his mother Ethel Collins and sister Margie Nell Watkins, all of Dallas.

W. A. Hunter Jess Foreman Dallas

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Mr. and Mrs Raa Zin Ee Crecnens Teater Epitometim As Opticien Roy Brakebill Hearing Aid Center Austin Street Tex Covey’s N. Mason Day Tarrant Thomas Harris Lewis America Far West Levi's Levi’s Coy Wadsworth Lamb Street Wadsworths E. Tarrant Street Mark Mauldin Vashti Tommy Ray Howard Bishop Heights Southwestern Bell Telephone Co George F. Allen Ringgold Lindsey and Williams Streets Ray Stephens Jefferson Street Clyde Croxton J. W. Wells Elgin Taylor Lindsey Street Ned Dean Stewart Stewarts Rock Hill Road Stewart Lake Stewart White Store Cap Stewart Ann Judson Circle Ann Judson Circle of the Harlow E. Tibbetts Ministerial Assoc Fundamental Baptist Girls State Cable Denney & Bob's Sherwood Robinson Wallace Fuller Electric Bowie, Texas Wise White House Cafe Ferndale
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