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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

3

Invitations Issued For Coming Wedding

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Dorothy Tucker daughter of the Rev and Mrs C A Tucker to Mr Charles W Winfield son of Mrs Magada lene Winfield of El Campo. The ceremony will be at the First Presbyterian church in Bowie at eight o clock Sunday July 1. The groom is a senior at Austin college Sherman and the bride will teach first grade in Sherman schools next year.

Dorothy Tucker C. A. Tucker Charles W. Winfield Magadalene Winfield el Campo First Presbyterian Church Bowie Austin College Sherman

Service News Aboard Air Force and Navy Vessels

Thomas D. Rickey has arrived at the 5th Air Force Headquarters in Korea for duty after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rickey. Wayne Randolph SP3 son of Mr. and Mrs. R C Randolph aboard USS Great Sitkin AE17, currently in the Mediterranean, will arrive in New York on the 29th.

Thomas D. Rickey 5Th Air Force Korea Carl Rickey Wayne Randolph SP3 R. C. Randolph Mediterranean Sea New York

Women of Christian Church Rename to Christian Women's Fellowship

At the church meeting on June 22 the Women of the Christian Church voted to rename as the Christian Women's Fellowship aligning with male and youth groups. A covered dish dinner followed with hostesses Mrs. Joe Butler and Mrs. W. A. Greer. Officers installed: president Mrs. W. A. Greer, vice president Mrs. Weldon Wright, secretary Mrs. L. Simmons, assistant secretary Mrs. D. B. Benson, treasurer Mrs. J. D. Kerby, reporter Mrs. P. V. Pearce. A vocal solo by Mrs. Bill Davidson accompanied the program. Attendees includedMrs. Davidson, Faulkner, Benson, Kerby, Butler, Pearce, Greer, Robinson and four guests Mary Nell Kerby Paula Jane Kerby Mrs. Pirtle and Bill Davidson.

Women’s Council of the Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship Christian Men’s Fellowship Christian Youth Fellowship Joe Butler W. A. Greer Paula Jane Kerby Weldon Wright L. Simmons D. B. Benson J. D. Kerby P. V. Pearce Bill Davidson Mmes. Davidson Faulkner Benson Kerby Butler Pearce Greer Robinson Mary Nell Kerby Pirtle

Ruby Hayden Circle Meeting At Mrs McPherson Home

The Ruby Hayden Circle of First Baptist met at Mrs. Robert Len McPherson's home on Tuesday of last week. After prayer and roll call the minutes were approved a brief business session held a love offering collected. Mrs. J R Applegate led the Bible lesson and prayers were offered. Refreshments served to members including Mrs. B H Roberts Mrs Jennings Mrs L R Williamson Mrs C O Edwards John Adee George W Curlee Jack Winn Ellis Garnett Robert Lynn McPherson and the late Mrs Peterson of Nocona alongside Mr J R Applegate Carol Davis and Don Bernell.

Ruby Hayden First Baptist Church Robert Len McPherson C. O. Edwards J. R. Applegate Mmes. B. H. Roberts Jennings L. R. Williamson John Adee George W. Curlee Jack Winn Ellis Garnett Robert Lynn McPherson Mrs. Peterson of Nocona Caroll Davis Don Bernell

Ringgold Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs O R Sloan of Ringgold recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home. Minnie Campbell married Sloan near Henrietta at her parents home. They have lived in Ringgold since 1904. Sloan previously worked as railroad agent in Boyd and for Bowie Cross Timbers and Bow ie Blade. He marked 52 years with Rock Island railroad this year. They are active Methodists. he helped organize Ringgold Chamber of Commerce and served 30 years on the school board.

O. R. Sloan Ringgold Minnie Campbell Sloan W. W. Campbell Henrietta Boyd Bowie Cross-Timbers Amon Carter Bowie Blade Bowie Rock Island Railroad Methodist Church First Chamber of Commerce

Montague County Court Records Filed Charges and Debtors

Charges of driving while intoxicated filed against Roy Bell and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle against Bobby Jean Ingram. Numerous civil suits on debt, divorces granted, custody awarded, and several real estate and vehicle records listed in Montague County Court House records.

Montague County Court House Roy Bell Bobby Jean Ingram Mark High W. H. Martgan Neiman Marcus Pat T. Dowlearn John B. Hunt G. L. Martin, Jr Margie Earp Gibbins B. T. Gibbins M. A. Waldrip Ruby Waldrip

Keratolytic Fungicide Ad Claims Quick Relief at Local Drugstore

An ad promotes T-4-L as a keratolytic fungicide for athlete's foot that sloughs off infected skin to kill germs on contact. It offers a 40c refund if not pleased within 1 hour and cites Wilson Drug Store as today’s location.

Wilson Drug Store

Texas A&M Speaker Advises Bowie FFA Members

E V Walton head of Texas A M College Agricultural Education spoke at the Bowie FFA Parent Son Bar-B-Que on training farm youth for a growing population. He praised Bowie FFA members and noted Texas A M will always be a friend.

E. V. Walton Department of Agricultural Education Texas A & M College Bowie F.F.A Walton Bowie Ffa Texas A & M E. L. Covey Montague County Hereford Breeder’s Association Chas. Shurtleff R. L. Hellgatter Donald Ice Saint Jo Robert Willett Lee Bailey Clair FFA

TEL Class Meets at Meyer Park

The TEL Class of the First Baptist Church met at Meyer Park on Thursday night June 11 for a regular business and social gathering. Mrs. Hazel Scott led the business session in the president Mrs. A. O. Hurdt’s absence. Mrs. Roy Shockley assisted.

First Baptist Church Meyer Park Hazel Scott A. O. Hurdt Roy Shockley

Entertain With Morning Party at the Young Home

Mrs. Paul Donald and Mrs. Will Young hosted a morning party Thursday at 302 West Pecan. The house featured garden flowers and a pale green lace tablecloth with a pink Majestic daisy centerpiece. Cut glass punch set and a wedding gift from Mrs. Young’s mother complemented the table, with Pat Tinney Gail Wood Paula Bodecker and Mrs. Robert Donald assisting.

Paul Donald Will Young Young West Pecan Mrs. Young J. A. Young Pat Tinney Gail Wood Paula Bodecker Robert Donald

Jaycee Ettes Meet New Officers At Lions Den

Mrs T L Garrett and Mrs C E Collins hosted the gathering Monday night at the Lions Den for the newly organized Jaycee Ettes. The meeting opened with president Mrs W C Buchanan presiding and minutes read by Mrs George A Hoeldtke. Constitution and by laws were approved and several officers elected including parliamentarian Mrs T L Garrett state director Mrs Billy Neeld social service chairman Mrs Fred Raborn Jr and ways and means committee members Mrs A D Lynch Mrs Elton Winton and Mrs George Holt.

T. L. Garrett C. E. Collins Lions den Jaycee-ettes W. C. Buchanan George A. Hoeldtke Billy Neeld Fred Raborn, Jr Social Service A. D. Lynch Elton Winton George Holt

Hold Homecoming For Mowery Family

A June homecoming for the late Bill Mowery family was held at Pelham Park. Attendees included numerous Wichitans and Decatur residents with extended relatives from Jolly Sunset Chico Snyder Fort Worth Hereford Lubbock and Wichita Falls. The event established the first Sunday in June as the annual date in the Lone Star community west of Decatur.

Bill Mowery Pelham Park Lone Star Decatur W. R. Cobb O. C. Mowery Jolly Lynn L. Mowery Chico W. L. Mowery Snyder W. T. Geer Fort Worth W. M. McCool James H. Etheridge Lubbock W. L. McCool Hereford Donna Cobb Georgia Cobb

Pleasant Ridge H. D. Club Social at Cummings Home

The Pleasant Ridge H. D. Club held a Friday night social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cummings. A social hour preceded refreshments for numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Cantrell Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ditto and many others.

Pleasant Ridge H. D. Club J. W. Cummings J. O. Cantrell Dick Chandler Tom Ditto C. S. Drury Joe Hill Bobby Barbara Jim McCarrett Floyd Myers Margaret Stevie Dean G. W. Nunley G. B. Studebaker H. E. McClure Tris Fay Paula Kay Wilma Lee Akin Florence Garrett Hazel Garrett Bowie G. W. Studebaker Sharon Fort Worth Viola Chandler Emmet Paul Vernon Milton Morrison Linda David Dimmitt

Sunbeams at Southside Baptist Church Plan Party

The Sunbeams group at Southside Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon to plan a party for next Tuesday. Children ages 4 to 9 who attend the church are invited to participate, with Richard Stames Carry Duckworth Timmy Duckworth Greta Danson Linda Lane Annie Lee Garrison Bobby Miller Roy Blassingame Tony Garrison Larry Miller and teachers Mrs. Robert Duckworth and Mrs. Dee Miller present.

Sunbeams Southside Baptist Church Richard Stames Carry Duckworth Timmy Duckworth Greta Danson Linda Lane Annie Lee Garrison Bobby Miller Roy Blassingame Tony Garrison Larry Miller Robert Duckworth Dee Miller

Devotional and Opening Prayer at Group Meeting

Mrs. C. W. Wilson opened with prayer while Group No. 4 led by Mrs. J. D. Sigman served a picnic supper to a long list of ladies and gentlemen including Hazel Scott Hue Overstreet Sallie Harvey W. H. Lohler Erma Gardner Maude Ryan J. P. Adams C. W. Wilson Jeffie Satterfield Elmer Miller Bob Latham W. C. Ross Ella Vaught Barney Whitehead Walter Evans Tony Jackson Effie Moody Lillie Ard Dr. Jessie Givins Jim Chapman R. C. Nale C. A. Holliday Lena Miller Grace Adams Roy Shockley and Mrs. J. D. Sigman plus Mrs. E. R. Mangum.

C. W. Wilson J. D. Sigman Mmes Hazel Scott Hue Overstreet Sallie Harvey W. H. Lohler Erma Gardner Maude Ryan J. P. Adams Jeffie Satterfield Elmer Miller Bob Latham W. C. Ross Ella Vaught Barney Whitehead Walter Evans Tony Jackson Effie Moody Lillie Ard Jessie Givins Jim Chapman R. C. Nale C. A. Holliday Lena Miller Grace Adams Roy Shockley E. R. Mangum

Mary Cree Cosby Circle Holds August Picnic Meeting

The Mary Cree Cosby Circle met at Mrs. Cosby’s home on Monday evening. Members planned the August picnic at Mrs. Hermith Wysong’s home and heard reports from committees. Mrs. Monnie Jones presided. offerings supported aged ministers' relief. program led by Mrs. Parrish and devotional by Mrs. Frank Ward with assistance from several members.

Mary Cree Cosby Parrish Frank Ward Clifford Hancock Lillie Huff Inez Rudy Clara Stephens

Plan for Vacation and Family Updates

Elizabeth Bellah Young and Lara Deanvis share news. Mrs Debe Dutton returns from Tucumcari with her parents the Sanders. Mr and Mrs Paul V Pearce plan a two week fishing trip to Antonito Colorado with Pearce’s sister and her husband Roy Curtis. Curtis manages the Living Endowment Program at Texas Christian College. Pearce attends a UT Austin refresher course in Distributive Education in August.

Debe Dutton Tucumcari, New Mexico Mrs D. B. Sanders P. V Pearce The University of Texas, At Austin

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