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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1958

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Dye Mound Community

Sunday visits and weekend gatherings feature families from Madill Saint Jo Wichita Falls Fort Worth and Abilene. Death notices honor Tom Wilson Elmer Dunn Clinter Oliver Wade with funeral services in Saint Jo and Dye Mound cemetery.

Elmer Dunn Bowie Hospital Saint Jo Dye Mound Mary Wilson Dunn Alice von- Ree Mary Fay Lawler Loree Burns Muenster Ramma Jo Whitley Bill Pelson Fort Worth Charles Massey Pampa Clinter Oliver Wade Peabody Ora Embry Gayle Embry Dewey Embry George Baker Dunford Oliver Molly Wade Bess Charlie Wade Norman Oklo Dye Mound Cemetery

Nation Salutes Salvation Army Today

The nation marks Salvation Army Appreciation Day as the Bowie Salvation Army committee lists W A Greer, Lester Miller and Bill Myers. Two Bowie boys attended the Salvation Army camp near Midlothian last summer and two more will go to the camp from June 1 to 10 this year.

Salvation Army Bowie Committee Midlothian Bowie Salvation Army W. A. Greer Lester Miller Bill Myers Hoblitzelle Texas Bowie

Local business updates and moves in Vaughan area

Improvement notes report a new front at the Vaughan store building now occupied by Liggett Upholstery Shop. R V Garrett & Co prepare the Ray Ross building next door to relocate Carrier air conditioning. Garrett sells his building to the Banner. Minnie Brown remodels her home on the Montague highway. Mathes air conditioner installed at Slaughter Drug Store.

Vaughan Liggett O— R. V. Garrett & Co Ray Ross Garrett Banner Minnie Brown Montague Highway Mathes Slaughter Drug Store

Montague lineage traced in Gainesville centennial piece

The 1948 Gainesville Daily Register centennial feature profiles Daniel Montague a surveyor and engineer born 1798 in Massachusetts a descendant of William the Conqueror. It recounts his move to Louisiana then Texas 1836 his role in early Texas settlement and the grand Red River fort residence built for his family with distinctive two rooms hall porch and chinked logs.

Daniel Montague Gainesville Daily Register Montague William the Conqueror South Hardy Massachusetts Seth Rodney Erastus Hunter's Bottoms Ohio River Kentucky Daniel Mississippi River Louisiana Rebecca Covington McDowell Rebecca Sarah Martha Ross Griffin Elizabeth Grammy Twitty William C. Twitty Marysville Texas San Jacinto Sarah Martha Fort Warren Red River Choctaw Bayou Fannin County Southwestern Historical Quarterly Holland Coffee Daniel Rowlett

Bowie Personals Highlights Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs F J Dixon hosted with Lyle Brandt and family from Pauls Valley Oklahoma as weekend guests. Gayle Rhyne family visited J F Rhyne in Wichita Falls. John M Harding of Los Angeles stayed with his brother J T Harding for two weeks. Edward Harding and Kenneth from Pasadena joined parents J T and others for a weekend gathering. Robert Gibson of Dallas and Robert Harmon of Fort Worth visited Aunt W H Denson as she marked her 79th birthday.

F. J. Dixon Lyle Brandt Brandt Eddie Pauls Valley Oklo Brandts Dixons Gayle Rhyne Wichita Falls J. F. Rhyne John M. Harding Los Angeles Calif J. T. Hardings Edward Harding Kenneth Pasadena J. T. Harding Robert G. Gibson Dallas Robert G. Harmon Fort Worth W. H. Denson Denson

Approaching Marriage Announcement for Wade Heugatter

Mr and Mrs L C Wade of Sunset announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Peggy Ann Wade to R L Heugatter son of Mr and Mrs Fred Heugatter of Sunset. The couple will marry at 7 PM at the Bible Baptist Church of Fruitland on Sunday June 1. Miss Wade studies at Bowie High School where Heugatter is a graduate.

L. C. Wade Sunset Peggy Ann R. L. Heugatter Fred Heugatter Bible Baptist Church of Fruitland Miss Wade Bowie High School Mr. Hellgatter

Parks plans fall market visit in Dallas this week

Ihe Parks plans to attend the fall market in Dallas this weekend. Mrs. Bob Oliver and Paige visited Wednesday to spend several days with Mrs. Oliver's mother, Mrs. Roscoe Covey. Mrs. Earl Dearmore of Fort Worth visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Overstreet, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McNatt of Austin visited their mothers and other relatives during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taliaferro and Mrs. Paul Donald attended the Art Show in Wichita Falls Sunday afternoon.

Ihe Parks Dallas Bob Oliver Paige Paul Taliaferro Paul Donald Wichita Falls

Montague’s 1837 Red River Provocation and Aftermath

The 1837 incident near Warren involved Daniel Montague leading seventeen men against Kickapoos Shawnees Cherokees and Delawares. Several Indians were killed and burned, including Billy Amos. Montague later became Fannin County’s first Surveyor and emerged as a leader among white settlers on the Red River, as contemporaries grappled with blame and sympathy.

Montague Daniel Montague Fannin County Warren Billy Amos Daniel Rowlett Jim Logan Sam Houston The Republic Lamar Red River

James Anderson Son Drowned in New Mexico

Phillip Anderson, 13, drowned Saturday in an irrigation ditch near Los Lunas New Mexico. He was son of Mr and Mrs James Edward Anderson and was an agent at a New Mexico experiment station. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church with family members remaining in New Mexico for the burial.

Hershel Stephens Los Lunas New Mexico Phillip Anderson Charles Miller Austin Anderson J. W. Reddy Bowie

Earl Hester Circle Met Tuesday at Mrs Winningham

The Earl Hester circle of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs John Winningham on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Clara Stephens opened with a prayer and Mrs H B Box presided during the business session.

Earl Hester First Baptist Church John Winningham Clara Stephens H. B. Box C. E. Ryan E. R. Mangum Royal Service Mmes J. A. Torrance W. R. Deel N. M. Taylor

Presbyterian Women Birthday Party At The Church

The Presbyterian Women held their annual birthday luncheon at the church raising funds for the Oklahoma Presbyterian College scholarship and the Chinese Mission of New Orleans. The room featured mock orange roses and pansies with crackers and cheese straws as ox carts and 31 guests attended.

Presbyterian Women Oklahoma Presbyterian College Scholarship Fund New Orleans Morrow Melvin Dansby A. V. Butram Bridgeport Wilson Alexander Ilane

Local visitors and relatives spend time in Fort Worth

Mrs C J Dodsworth and Marjorie Mrs Henry T Ayres and Mrs Roscoe Covey were in Fort Worth Wednesday. Mrs E W Wright and Mr Georgie Evans spent Wednesday in Fort Worth. Lester Hersch of Broken Bow Nebraska is visiting Mr and Mrs L C Long this week. He is Mrs Longs father.

C. J. Dodsworth Marjorie Henry T. Ayres Roscoe Covey Fort Worth E. W. Wright Georgie Evans Lester Hersch Broken Bow Nebraska L. C. Long Mrs. Long

Mrs. G. L. Griffin Heads Senior Mothers Club

The Senior Mothers Travel Club for the 1958 59 seniors has been organized with Mrs. Glynne Griffin as president. Officers elected include vice president Connie Jackson and secretary treasurer Jo Alan Spears. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 3 with committees named for rummage telephone cake concessions banquets and projects.

Glynne Griffin Albert Roth Connie Jackson Jo Alan Spears Griffin E. L. Stephens C. O. Stom W. F. Barker Clyde Craft W. H. Lancaster Telephone Burl Compton F. C. Gregg Mack Lowe Cake C. E. Tims Curtis Latham Oscar McCracken J. T. Floyd Concessions Bob Cox Jack Slayden Wayne Coggin Leo Jeffries Rollins L. D. Bakman Bob Sinks JoAlan Spears

Mary Cree Cosby Circle Meets With Miss McNatt

The Mary Cree Cosby circle of the First Baptist church met Monday night at Miss Ermyntrude McNatt home. Mrs Viola Powell presided. devotional and program by Miss Elizabeth Bellah. Participants included Mrs Powell, Annie Orr, Jess Parrish, J B Lewis. guests Mrs Francis Bennett of Borger.

Mary Cree Cosby First Baptist Church Ermyntrude McNatt MecNatt Viola Powell Elizabeth Bellah Mmes Annie Orr Jess Parrish J. B. Lewis Grace Pickens Bettis Coffield Hermith Wysong Frank Ward Buel Wright Cecil Allen John Sanders Ted Jones Clifford Hancock Fifie Torrance Clara Stephens Lillie Huff Lara Dean Davis Francis Bennett Borger Grouy

Lee Bailey 81 Dies. Bowie Resident Remembered as Cowhand

Lee Bailey aged 81 of Bowie and Montague County died suddenly Wednesday morning after ill health at home. He was born August 8 1876 in Montague County and lived there most of his life aside from cattle work in Indian Territory Duncan Oklahoma and area ranches. Funeral held Thursday at Burgess Funeral Home with Rev Ray Hartline officiating. interment Elmwood cemetery. He married Annie Baccus in 1902 and spent years clerking in local stores while pursuing cattle work. He is survived by his widow and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.

Bowie Montague County Lee Bailey Central Avenue Bowie Hospital Burgess Funeral Home Ray Hartline Southside Baptist Church Elmwood Cemetery Lee James M Nancy Bailey Mansfield Alcorn Indian Territory Duncan Oklo Bill Bourland Bourland Collingsworth County Mill Iron Estalline Will W. C. Stripling Stripling Jackson's Department Fort Worth Annie Baccus Billy Neeld Aaron Miller Gordon Cady John J. Bailey Terral Okla Will V Ellen Rugley Nannie Hartgot-Howth Lucy Price Joe Cleveland Winey Sanders Joe Overstreet T. O. Morgan A. V. Rolls Lynn Garlington Roy Scales E. R. Mangum Henry Turner Hugh Walker C. E. Ryan Milton Carter Jim McDaniel L. E. Dodson W. W. Higgs John C. Jones E. L. Kersey Boone Wilson Tan Turner

A R Morgan Circle Meets With Mrs Cox

The F A R Morgan circle of First Baptist church met at Mrs Cox home for Royal Service. Laura Mae James presided while Mrs Cox delivered the lesson. Mrs Wheeler gave a devotional and dismissal prayer was offered. Refreshments were served by several members.

F.A.R. Morgan First Baptist Church 4 II Cox Laura Mae James Cing Cox T. H. Wheeler Lam Couch Bill Myers H. E. He T. W. Wheeler Willie Rhone J. Murphy J. C. Gregory Yerby Ed Watkins J. W. Hiens F. O. Edwards R. D. Lam Couch Laura James

Presbyterians Will Hear Jack Pressly Sunday

Jack Pressly will preach at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. He is a student at Austin Presbyterian Seminary. Mrs Pressly will accompany her husband for the day.

Presbyterians Jack Pressly First Presbyterian Church Austin Presbyterian the Seminary

Irons Family Plans Manitou Summer Stay

John Irons prepared a motel in Manitou Colorado for summer guests with Mrs. Irons and another son arriving to join him. They plan to spend the summer in Manitou with family company.

John Irons Manitou Colorado

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