Wm Priddy Bellevue Resident Dies at 75
William Burk Priddy age 75 died of a heart attack Monday June 18 1956 at his Bellevue home He was born in Grayson County and lived in Clay County since 1904 He was a longtime member of the Methodist church Funeral services were held at First Methodist Bellevue and burial followed at Bellevue Cemetery Survivors include widow Clara four sons Willis Wellington Del Woodrow Wichita Falls Bruce Wichita Falls Homer Fort Worth three daughters Mabel Ray Mattie Bull Odear Weisel 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren two brothers Marvin and Herb Priddy of Nocona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burk Priddy
Bellevue
Grayson County
Clay County
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Burgess Funeral Home
Clara A. Priddy
Willis
Wellington
Del
Woodrow
Ft. Worth
Bruce
Wichita Falls
Homer
Mabel Ray
Mattie Bull
Amarillo
Odear Weisel
Marvin
Herb Priddy
Nocona
Former Sunset Man Dies in Louisiana
Floyd H. Shanks aged 75 died in Cankton Louisiana on June 17 1956 from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing a highway Funeral services were held at Burgess Funeral Chapel with Rev G J Jones officiating Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery Survivors include two sons a daughter four grandchildren and five sisters from Texas and Oklahoma cities specified in the obituary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd H. Shanks
Cankton
Collin County
Texas
Sunset
Burgess Funeral Chapel
Glendell Jones
First Methodist Church
Bowie
Elmwood Cemetery
Burgess Funeral Home
Ernest
Earl
Kilgore
Christine Harder
Ora Davis
Lubbock
Maura Briggance
Tinnie Managin
Mattie Davis
Zora Davis
Wichita Falls
Bowie Fields Legion League Team With Howard Middleton Manager
Bowie has a ball team in the American Legion league again this year with Howard Middleton as manager. Teams in the league include Bowie Denton Sherman Denison and Bridgeport. The Legion team beat a veterans on the job training group 14 to 0 in a Sunday practice game and will play at Denton Sunday at 3 30 pm. They lost 15 to 0 to Denison on Wednesday night at Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Howard Middleton
Denton
Sherman
Denison
Bridgeport
Legion
Carpenter
Reverend Bates to Preach at Cumberland Church Sunday
Rev. B L Bates of Wichita Falls will preach at morning and evening services at Cumberland Presbyterian church on Sunday June 24. Visiting in the Bland home last week were his sister Mrs Georgia Bland Lillard and her son and family Mr and Mrs J W Lillard and baby of Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Hamilton
F.A.R. Morgan
First Baptist Church
Howard Middleton
Ola Landreth
Baits
B. L. Bates
Wichita Falls
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
E. A. Bland
Georgia Bland Lillard
J. W. Lillard
Baby
Tampa
B. C. Brice
Local Political Tickets Listed for County and State Posts
The notice lists candidates including Glen Sutherland for County Attorney seeking a second term, Earl C. Fitts for State Representative District 71, Ruben Loftin, W. B. Ball, Anthony Fenoglio, Floyd Bradshaw, Herman Fitts for various posts, and J. C. Shorty Hendrix for Precinct 2 Constable. The document reads as an official candidate slate and positions across county and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sutherland
Earl C. Fitts
Open House at Owen-Brumley New Funeral Home Previewed
A two day open house outlines the Owen-Brumley Funeral Home remodel and nearby living quarters. The display areas reveal baby caskets, garments, and a modern preparation room with grey and green decor. The property includes a north garage, casket storage, a remodeled two story residence with knotty pine hall, rebuilt kitchen, and landscaped yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen - Brumley New Funeral Home
Bill MoeWilliams
McWilliams
First Presbyterian Women Meet Tuesday
Women of the Church of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday morning for their monthly inspirational program. Mrs. Paul Donald presided and led prayer. Mrs. Fred Fuller spoke on family worship under the theme Together We Stand, with The Lord's Prayer recited at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the First Presbyterian Church
Paul Donald
Donald
Fred Fuller
Mmes
W. W. Wright
A. J. Cone
Geo. O
Bowie Personal Notices Span Oklahoma Connections
Bowie residents report visits and travels across states. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Johnson travel to Duncan after the death of Mrs. Mattie Wallace in 94 year old hip accident. E A Bland visit Oklahoma City with daughter Mrs. Tom Haney. Denton family reuni on includes Oneita Beverly Sue and James Lee. Chitwood returns from Ameri can National Insurance trip to Colorado Springs. Godwin and Dunford connected to Bowie. Covey visits Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Johnson
Duncan
Okla
Mattie Wallace
W. M. Johnson
E. A. Bland
Oklahoma City
Tom Haney
Cleta Denton
Carrie Carrick
Oneita
Beverly Sue Denton
Dallas
James Lee Denton
Seminole
Texas
A. E. Chitwood
Colorado Springs
Colo
American National Insurance Company
Bowie
Francis Godwin
Nocona
Local Social Notes From Phillips Area
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bennett returned to their home in Phillips after two weeks visiting her mother Mrs W J Clark. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Covey spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting Mrs Bob Oliver. Jack Jones Loretta and Johnny of Marina California are visiting Roy and Mrs Jones. Connie Trout of Alexandria returned home Saturday after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs H Trout and then went to Fort Worth to catch a train home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wilson Bennett
Phillips
W. J. Clark
Roscoe Covey
Fort Worth
Mrs
Bob Oliver
Jack Jones
Loretta and
Johnny
Marina, Calif
Roy Jones
Connie Trout
Alexandria
H. Trout
Saturda
Mrs. Trout
Picnic at Meyer Park Honors Oregon Guests
A family gathering at Meyer Park honored Mr. and Mrs. Morris B. Jones of Salem Oregon. The Jones family visited Mrs. Julia Archer and relatives in Fort Worth and Wichita Falls before returning home. Attendees included Vernon Archer Fort Worth Fred Archer Don and Billy Drumright Okla Ruby Knouse Bob Ross Wichita Falls Julia Archer LaRue Long LaNelle Bowie and Philley family members among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris B. Jones
Linda Gail and
Barry
Salem
Oregon
Meyer Park
Jones
Okla
Ruby Knouse
Bob Ross
Wichita Falls
Julia Archer
LaRue Long and
LaNelle
Bowie
Salem, Orgeon
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Montague
P. A. Carminati
J. R. Fenoglio
First National Bank
KOW Kow Korner
Bowie Mattress Co
Bose
Ray Morrow
L. J. White
Bowie Auction Barn
Goodwin Beauty Shop
Bowie Livestock Commission Company
Taylor
J. E. Brown
W. Nelson
Paddy Widlake
Joe Prestwood
Amon Carter Lake
Hallie Collins
H. P. Myers
Jack Slayden
Golden Seabright
W. H. Thompson
P. O
Haybaler
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J. W. Horton
Wice
New
F. B. Wall
Funk and Wagnall
Year Books
Call
Office
Gilmore Bros. Livestock Co
Co-op
Gilmore
Mercury
L. C. Foster
Cumberland Presbyterian
Perkins-Timberlake
Bowie New Modern Home
Cox Sewing Machine Exchange
Lowrie Street
E. L. Covey
Gene Roberts
Roberts
Smythe
Rock Hill Road
Lake
Liggett
Tex
Mack Hamilton
Jimmy Sadler
Montague Highway
City Auditorium
C. J. Ratliff
Sander
Fidger & Buffer
NT T’c
O. R. Worthen
Liveoak
J. W. Chancellor
Cooper
E. Tarrant
FE. Wise
Paul Taliaferro
Lillie Huff
Sanders
Ira
Jefferson, Bowie
C. Y. Cosby
W. Pecan
Stoneburg Highway
Joe Garlington
Hutchison Courts
C. B. Masters
N-tfel
F. B. Holder
Bowie Texas
Clark's Furniture Exchange
Dr. Squyres
R. C. Huddleston
W. H. Coyle
Grace Pickens
Allen Hardware
Forestburg
New Harp
A. V. Freeman Ranch
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Terry's
Rowie
Wm. Priddy
Lousiana
Legion League
J. T
Tom) Lindsey
W. R
Bob) Landers E. D
Gene” May
J. B
Bailey) Jackson
Casey Jones
Elton L. Winton R. L
Roy) Dunbar
Louis T. Holland
Howard W. Mays
Ruben Loftin
B.w.ball
Anthony Fenoglio
Floyd Bradshaw
Herman Fitts
Precinct
J. C. “Shorty
Hendrix
First Presbyterian
John T. Dunford III
Denver
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Q. A. Philley
Rockford, Ill
Dwain Philley
Lavoy Hinkle
Sanderson
W. W. Philley
B. C. Stout
H. L. Turns, Jr
Harlow
H. L
San Francisco
Cal
Auddie Murphy
Cimarron Kid
TechniColor
Robert Cummings
the Petty Girl
Sun
Mon
Rory Calhoun
Martha Hyer
Glenn Ford
Donna Reed
Ransom
Thur
Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz
Majestic
Clayton Moore
Jay Silverheels
WarnerColor Plus Cartoon Carnival
Ernest Borgnine
Jubal
Humphrey Bogart
Jan Sterling
Tetley’s Tea
Folger’s
Doren
Keith
Catfish
Zestee
Pillsbury’s
del Monte
Pantry Maide Oleo
Gladiola
Freddie the
Fresh Fryers
Bowie Grocery CO
Lynn Garlington
West Wise
Ins
W. Tarran
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