Bernice Hawkins Weds Velon Stephens in Sunset Home Ceremony
Bernice Hawkins of Bridgeport became the bride of Velon Stephens of Sunset in a May 9 ceremony at the groom’s home near Sunset. Rev. E H Marshall officiated. attendants included Lyn and Maxine Green. The couple’s families provided the celebration and wedding cake.
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Bernice Hawkins
Bridge
Velon Hens
E. H. Marshall
Sunset Baptist Church
Sunset
Misseslyn
Maxine Green
Seeeneport
Rev. Marshall
Student Winners Named in Music Week Poster Contest
Grammar and ward school students competed in a National Music Week poster contest with prizes awarded across grammar and fourth grade divisions. Winners include Fannette Gibson Paula Boedeker Virginia Johnson Patsy Ruth ebb Clarence Belcher Jane Foster Paul Dean Eakman Mary Elizabeth Latham andHonorable mentions Cynthia Daley Alec Rich M Mason Don Henry. Posters are on display in local business houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Fannette Gibson
North Ward
Paula Boedeker
South Ward
Virginia Johnson
East Ward
Patsy Ruthebb
Clarence Belcher
Jane Foster
Paul Dean Eakman
Mary Elizabeth Latham
Cynthia Daley
Alec Rich
M. W. Mason
Don Henry
Final Tournament Decides Ladies Softball, South Ward Wins
The final elimination tournament before the league opens saw South Ward rally past East Ward 7 to 6 to capture the title on Saturday night May 10. Junior East Ward boys claimed the Junior Champion title by default on Saturday afternoon.
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South Ward
East Ward
Rotarians Hear Judge Eakman on County Finances
The Bowie Rotary Club heard County Judge L D Eakman discuss county finances at the regular Wednesday luncheon. Bettis Coffield led the program with a Q A format. Miss Marion Hennings sang, accompanied by Miss Coleen McDaniel.
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Eakman
Bowie
Last Concert of Season by MacDowell Club Featuring Charles Gallagher
The MacDowell Club presented the final concert of the season on Thursday night at the club room with Charles Gallagher, a brilliant young pianist. Miss Helen Broadwell was ill and could not perform. Gallagher offered a complete, splendid program showing brilliant technique and poetic,Assertive interpretation. The event closed National Music Week in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDowell Club
Charles Gallagher
Helen Broadwell
Gallagher
Preaching Schedule for Church of Christ in Walters
Bro Clyde C Sloan of Walters Oklahoma will preach at 8 p m Saturday Sunday 9 45 a m Bible School 11 a m sermon by Bro C C Sloan 8 p m Wednesday Prayer meeting Everyone urged to attend each service Strong focus on Sloan and church activities with dates and times
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Clyde C. Sloan
Walters
Okla
Bro
C. C. Sloan
Church of Christ
Bro. Sloan
Mortals and Immortals Theme in Sunday Christian Science Lesson
The May 18 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science Churches centers on Mortals and Immortals. Key texts include Proverbs 9:6 and 1 Corinthians 15:49 53, plus a passage from Science and Health urging realization of health and harmonious being until the body reflects normal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Four More Freedoms and The Inspiration of the Imperfect
First Christian Church outlines morning worship on the four freedoms and an evening talk on the inspiration of the imperfect. Pastor Lam Lovette leads the services as the Sunday School emphasizes growth.
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First Christian Church
A. L. Porterfield
Lam Lovette
S. S
Boles Orphan Home Truck Visit Planned for Bowie
The Boles Orphan Home truck from Quinlan Texas will be in Bowie Monday May 1. People wanting to contribute should leave donations at Golden Lurcher Hardware Co or B E Watsons Feed Store.
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Boles Orphan Home
Quinlan
Texas
Bowie
Golden Lurcher Hardware Company
B. E. Watson’s Feed
Good Will Class Hosts 42 Party at Mrs Stephens Home
The Good Will Class of the Methodist Sunday School and their husbands enjoyed a 42 party at the home of Mrs. W H Stephens on Monday night. Mrs M Posey assisted as co host. Delicious refreshments followed for 36 guests.
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Good Will
Methodist Sunday School
W.H. Stephens
M. Posey
Earl Hester Circle Meets for Prayer and Charity Work
Mrs. L. C. Wiggins hosted the Earl Hester Circle Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with song and prayer, with scripture from Psalms 8. Members discussed sending eggs to Buckner Orphan Home and planned a quilt project for the training school. Visitors Albert Ross and Bud Goodman were mentioned, with Bowie residents attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham.
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L. C. Wiggins
Earl Hester
C. E. Ryan
Harvey
Buckner Orphan Home
James Chapman
R. K. McClellan
C. A. Holliday
Sallie Harvey
Chapman
Bowie
Southern Baptist Convention
Birmingham
Ala
C. Y. Cosby
Harry Karlsberg
A. J. Quinn
Beauty Expert to Offer Free Skin Consultations
Miss L. P. Calmes from Langlois, a world famous beauty authority, will give private 45 minute skin analysis consultations at Griffin's drug store from May 19 to 24. Ten appointments per day available with no charge or obligation.
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L. P. Calmes
Langlois
Griffin’s Drug Store
MacDowell Club thanks Bowie for National Music Week support
The MacDowell Club extends deep appreciation to churches schools civic groups and citizens of Bowie for National Music Week cooperation. It credits the Mayor for the proclamation and the press for publicity and editorials and notes the observance succeeds through local interest and participation.
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Bowie
MacDowell Club
Turner Visit Highlights Wichita Falls Families
Mr and Mrs Ocie Turner of Wichita Falls visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J M Turner, parents of Ocie.
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Ocie Turner
Wichita Falls
J. M. Turner
Ocie
Recent Bride Fannie Lee Ragsdale Pre-Marriage Life
Miss Fannie Lee Ragsdale is noted in local society circles before her May 3 marriage to Mr. Givens. The announcement highlights her family background and social standing as a bride-to-be in the community.
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Fannie Lee Ragsdale
Mr. Givens
O E S to Meet Thursday Night
All members of the Eastern Star are urged to attend the Chapter meeting Thursday night May 22 at 7 30 the appointed time for the election of officers for the ensuing year Delilah Trotter W M
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The
Eastern Star
Delilah Trotter
W. M
Miss Laine Bryan Exempt from College Finals
Miss Laine Bryan of Sherman and Austin College was among 25 students exempted from final examinations during a college visit home.
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Laine Bryan
Austin College
Sherman
Trades Day Crowd Largest in Several Months This Week
A Second Monday Trades Day in Bowie drew a very large, lively crowd from Dallas, Fort Worth, Decatur, Bridgeport, Jacksboro and beyond Wichita Falls. People from Montague county and Wise and Clay counties attended as hundreds filled sidewalks and crowded the Trading Yards with horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, autos, trucks and a wide array of traded goods.
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Bowie
Dallas
Fort Worth
Decatur
Bridgeport
Jacksboro
Wichita Falls
Oklahoma
Montague County
Wise County
Clay County
Merchants Report Fair Trade Despite Slight Price Edges
Prices moved up modestly on some items but remained near level with prior monthly occasions. Merchants in the stores conducted fair business throughout the day, with overall activity reflecting steady demand.
Cecil Young to Earn B S Degree at ACC
Cecil Young son of C V Young of Bowie will be among 62 Abilene Christian College seniors to receive a bachelor of science in physical education when President Don H Morris awards degrees May 22 in Sewell Auditorium. Senior week May 18 features Bible sermons and a senior trip to Monterrey Mexico. Trine Starnes and A Hugh Clark have accepted invitations to deliver the commencement and baccalaureate addresses.
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Cecil Young
C. V. Young
Bowie
Abilene Christian College
Don H. Morris
Sewell Auditorium
Monterrey
Mexico
Trine Starnes
Mineral Wells
A. Hugh Clark
Memphis, Ten
McComb Man Visits Mrs Slaughter. Wife Returns
L. C. Russell of McComb Mississippi spent the weekend with Mrs. Julia Slaughter. His wife accompanied him back to Mississippi Monday after a ten day visit to her mother.
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L. C. Russell
McComb
Miss
Julia Slaughter
Mississippi
Stephens Family Spends Weekend in Marlow Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs G A Stephens and daughter Chloa spent the weekend at Marlow Oklahoma visiting friends and relatives and attending decoration services at Bear Creek Cemetery.
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G. A. Stephens
Chloa
Marlow
Okla
Bear Creek
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Velon Stephens
Music Week
Everett Bell
Fort Sill
Joyce Lancaster
Elsie Ruth Gardner
Clyde Forsyth
Waurika, Okla
Joe Brown
Santa Fe
N. M
First Methodist Church
James H. Westbrook
Lee Hunter
America
Wesley Fellowship
Morrell’s
Arkansas
King Cotton
DELTA
Bowie Grocery Co
Joe H. Garlington
West Wise
Albert Ross
Temple
Charlie Ross
Bud Goodman
Alvord
Lubbock
Lamesa
South Plains
Griffin's
Mrs. Oliver Givens
ACC
Clover Farm
the Wesson
California
Armstrong's Bird Brand
Katches
Glendale
Birman Hh One
Florida
Dot
Celle
Meaiam
Kellogg’s
Oceans of Lasbee
Kirk's
Lover Farm
Clover Farm Coffee
C. F
Remain
Gtae
Armour’s
Armour
Armour's Star
Pimento
Ptte
Gott
Morgan & Hill
Con
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