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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
5
An introductory article by J. Leon Harp securities Commissioner of Texas outlines investor protection. It explains the role of state and national bodies in regulating the sale of securities and preventing fraud.
National surveys show over one million U S investors hold stocks bonds and other securities with vast economic impact Yet fraud losses reach billions Texas lawmakers enacted a securities act to curb racketeering and unlicensed salesmen The article previews how the act protects investors and urges dealing only with licensed dealers certified by the state securities department
Seventeen members of the Junior Bly PLU met at the First Baptist Church Tuesday evening and hiked to Bacchus picnic grounds. After lunch they played several games with members including Mary Ruth McClellan, Marjorie Cox, Jo Thompson, Wilba Baker, Albert Campiche, Juanell Odle, Mozelle Odle, Jimmie Barnwell, Joe Anthony, Thurman Mitchell, Rozelle Campiche, Dorothy Shelnutt, Loriene Rooker, Virginia Wilbanks, Coleene Ryan, Allene Huth, and Betty Jo Wilson.
Mrs EB McCauley travels to Sulphur Springs this week to be with her ailing mother.
The Art League of Bowie gathered at Mrs Tom Pierces home on Pecan Street Thursday June 24 to paint bouquets of purple petunias ghirdias zinnias and trumpet vine A luncheon followed with guest Mrs La Nelle Wheeles among those present including several members and Paul Ronald Jr.
Mrs Clindie Burke of San Antonio visits Mrs J A White while Miss Dorothy Latham takes her vacation this week.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. F C Green and Mrs. A L Davies co hosted a nine table bridge party honoring Mrs. Emmett Archer of Teague Texas The hall was decorated with baskets of flowers Prizes went to high winner Miss Vivian Hutchinson and second high Mrs Leon Robicheaux Other attendees included many local ladies and guests from Wink and Teague sharing in the social event.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will host women from Bowie church societies and their pastors and wives on the church lawn Friday evening June 25 at 7:45. The Social Committee led by Mrs. W F E Benson organized a program with representation from all six circles.
On Friday June 18 a painting bee was hosted by Mrs. Lora McDonald at Jefferson street. Participants included Mrs. C. Y. Cosby Mrs Wilbur Morgan Mrs Donald Mrs Tom Pierce Mrs Dolly Calaway Mrs J. 2. Childress Mrs. A. J. Allen Miss Alice McDonald and the hostess. A lunch was served at noon.
The Sodlitan Class of the First Baptist Church met for a monthly business and social gathering at Mrs. Ogden Clarke's home. After business, Mrs. L. J. Purkey offered a devotional while Mrs. DeJong shared a Bible story about Rachel. The group formed a choral club to sing at Friday's church party. fifteen members and three visitors attended the plate.
The Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the church parlor. Mrs. E. W. Wright, president, presided over the business meeting. Plans were made for Guest Day on Tuesday, June 29, to entertain the ladies of the church. Attendees included Mrs. Kk. W. Wright, Mrs. J. A. Ayres, Mrs. W. H. Stephens, Mrs. J. D. Kearby Sr, Mrs. I. th. Chandler, Mrs. Dale Eales, Mrs. M. Posey, Mrs. Temple Yarbrough, Mrs. Marl Wheeler and Mrs. George I. Kornegay.
The Montague County Home Demonstration Council will serve cold drinks at the Bug Show and Rally Day on Friday July 16 to raise funds for sending contest winners to the Farmers Short Course at A and M College. Delegates chosen to represent the council in the Home Demonstration Association at A&M include Mrs Cox Montague Mrs Parsons Bonita and Mrs Sherril Saint Jo with alternates Mrs Bowen Dye Mound Peabody Mrs Jackson Morris Chapel and Mrs Franklin Spencer. Other clubs sending delegates are Salona and Selma.
The church lists Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Services also at 7:15 a.m with a call to witness for Him on earth. Pastor Breitenhirt emphasizes obeying the weekly practice of teachings and going to church on Sunday.
The First Methodist Church announces a revival starting July 11 led by Rev H G Ryan from Greenville and directed song services by Moody Be Cunningham. Morning and evening worship feature special music and outdoor services on the church lawn in summer. Pastor George F L Kornegay invites rally for service and devotion.
Sunday School at 2:30 with recognition for the Primary Department and a preaching service at 10:50 the sermon titled Companions of the Way. Miss Helen Gardner of Dallas speaks at 6:45 and a second preaching at 8:00 with the subject The Better Thing That God Provided by Rev. A. J. Quinn.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Bluebird Band at 7:00 p.m. Young People at 7:00 p.m. Worship at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Mable Mitchell and Superintendent O M Whitecotton invite all to attend.
The Church of Christ presents Bible study and class at 9 45 a m and sermons with Lord's Supper at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m The Wednesday Bible Study is at 8 00 p m Minister A F Thurman leads the services.
A First Christian Church announces a church service at 11 00 a m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 00 p m for worship and devotion.
Listing for Christian Science worship with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday services at 11 a m plus Wednesday prayer meeting. The lesson sermon centers on Isa 11 9 and II Peter 1 5 8 with a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The North Side Prayer Meeting met with Mrs. B. P. Whitehead on Wednesday afternoon. Despite heat only five attended, sharing a prayerful study of Paul's Second Corinthians teachings and the call to give gifts as blessed. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Campbell, Mrs. Tom Williams, Mrs. Mary Barclay, Mrs. L. L. Terry, and Mrs. B. P. Whitehead. Mrs. Roy Campbell will lead next Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. L. L. Terry's home.
A 4-H Club member Elsie Gregory converts a discarded incubator into a bedroom desk. The incubator's height was reduced for proper sizing, a drawer replaced the tray, and the finish stripped with lye water. She plans to enamel the wood rather than stain it.
Dorothy Husfield of the Salona 4H Club reports she has canned almost 1000 containers of fruits and vegetables. She has a new cement cellar built under the kitchen to store the canned produce.
A homeowner describes a future project to add an opening between the kitchen and pantry. The cellar measures about 10 by 15 feet and the plan envisions direct access from the kitchen to the pantry to streamline food storage and preparation.
Vera Mae Owens described selecting the best bags for a bedroom display by the Montague 4 A Club. The bags were washed pressed and then tacked to a bare wall and covered with paper.
Miss Edith L. Wilson told the Dye Mound Peabody Home Demonstration Club on June 16 at Mrs. John Cook's home that canning is only one method of preserving food. Brining drying storing and preserving were also discussed as ways to stock food for non-productive months. Seven members and several visitors attended. next meeting will be with Mrs. Bob Dunn.
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