Newport News Notes From Newport Report
Newport News reports from Mrs. Cecil Elenburg in the absence of Mrs. Tinney, mentions local service members and school events. It covers Billie Rosenbaum’s arm injury, eighth grade diplomas, letters from soldiers, community visits, family travels, district events, and a school closing program with local families and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Cecil Elenburg
Newport News
A. F. Tinney
Lubbock
Newport
Armed Service
Bowie News
England
Billie Rosenbaum
S. V. Rosenbaum
Wichita Falls
Billie
John Hubble
Lizzie
Cecil Wayland
Nell Elenburg
J. C. Gossett
Kenneth Richardson Honored At Luncheon On Leave
Mr. and Mrs. D Richardson hosted a May 14 luncheon for their son SiC Kenneth Richardson home on leave. Guests included F D Cash family Crosbyton T J Speir Cecil Jackson Ruth Gregory Ft Worth Cozet Blackwood Rodney Callie Cash Junior Golden Bennie Tidwell Marie Wooldike W A Richardson Margaret Husfeld Melvin Husfeld Billie Wells A Robinson and others. Kenneth has served five merchant ship crossings in the South Pacific and will head to San Francisco for a new assignment. A Bowie High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Richardson
Kenneth Richardson
F. D. Cash
T. J. Speir
Crosbyton
Barney Jackson
Maeda Shultz
Dallas
Cecil Jackson
Ruth Gregory
Ft. Worth
Cozet Blackwood
Rodney
Callie Cash
Montague
Junior Golden
Bennie Tidwell
Sunset
Bowie
Marie
Albert Wooldike
W. A. Richardson
Margaret
Melvin Husfeld
Walter Husfeld
Billie Charles Wells
A. Robinson
Kenneth
South Pacific
San Francisco
Bowie High School
Bowie Social Notes Highlight Wartime Travel and Visits
Local Bowie residents report military moves and support visits. E L Covey in Fort Worth on business, Frank Benson from Mineral Wells, Mrs Hallie Collins in Kansas City, Ben Allred from Dallas, and Sgt. M B Vicars departing for Camp Breck. Community members travel to Brownwood, Lubbock, Marlin, and Wright Field while others attend graduation and hospital recoveries.
Comanche Indians Knot Tail Bobcats In Football Tale
A state editor writes a gem of a football story about Comanche Indians tying a knot in the San Angelo Bobcats tail. The yarn relies on quirky early game memories and a joke about near beer. The column reflects on aging sports lore and a reflective self-portrait about knowledge and wealth through service versus sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Angelo
Words of Appreciation for Banquet Helpers
The note thanks all who aided in preparing foods and drinks for the Junior Senior Banquet. Special thanks go to Mr Hoeldtke for supplying cream and to the local ice firm for ice. Signed Mrs. W Coffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeldtke
W. Coffield
Two Are Honored With Luncheon on Birth Anniversary
Mrs. Margaret Crockett and Mrs. J S Garlington hosted a Sunday luncheon in Bowie to honor John S Garlington of Kansas City and Lillie Belle Garlington on their birthday anniversaries this month. Guests included E N Nash of Oakland California and Harry Lee Sullenger on sea duty in the Atlantic along with his wife of Hoboken New Jersey. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Jim, Mr and Mrs T D Denman and Thomas of Wichita Falls, Mrs J E Garlington, Mr and Mrs J S Garlington, Mrs Crockett and Lillie Belle Garlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crockett
J. S. Garlington
Bowie
John S. Garlington
Kansas City
Lillie Belle Garlington
E. N. Nash
Oakland
California
Harry Lee Sullenger
Atlantic
Hoboken
New Jersey
Jim S. Garlington
T. D. Denman
Thomas
Wichita Falls
J. E. Garlington
Crockett
Funeral of Infant Jerry Lynn Branch
Burial services were held in the Salem cemetery under direction of Burgess Funeral Home Friday for Jerry Lynn Branch, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Cemetery
Burgess Funeral Home
Jerry Lynn Branch
E. D. Branch
Mrs. Mangum to Present Pupils in Recital May 29
Mrs. E R Mangum will present her pupils in speech arts in recital at the City Auditorium Monday May 29 at 8 15 pm The program will feature one act plays and readings and is open to the public The instructor is noted for an impressive record of former students achievement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Mangum
City Auditorium
Mary Cree Cosby Circle Meeting At First Baptist
The Mary Cree Cosby circle met Tuesday night in the church basement for a luncheon and meeting presided by Miss Elizabeth Bellah. The program titled The King's Power in The Middle Kingdom featured Miss Alice McDonald Mrs Scott Avery and Miss Merle Hancock with thirteen members present. The next regular meeting will be held June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cree Cosby
First Baptist Church
Elizabeth Bellah
The
Middle Kingdom
Alice McDonald
Scott Avery
Merle Hancock
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U. S. Navy
Virgie Jean Cowley
C. D. Jordan
Set
Leonad Williamson
Leonard
Pacific
Bill
Lord's Angels
Lord Jesus Christ
Leonard Williamson
T. L. McDaniel
Russell
Africa
Italy
Gilbert Jones
Jones
Slocum
Gilbert
Fort Worth
Bridgeport
Lee Jone
S. Russell
Patsy
Carl Turpin
George Turpen
Luther McManus
Lavaughn
Smith Wall
Hibnds Eee
Lek
Soc
Montague County
FORD
Jcpwes
Esd
Evans Motor Co
Ford Sales and Service
Bowie, Texas
E. L. Covey
Ft. Worths
Frank Benson
Hallie Collins
Rene Allred
Ben Allred
David Warren
Cpl
Joe Nichols
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Clifford Collins
San Diego
Calif
Floyd Thompson
Bremerton, Washington
John A. White
Marlin
Mr. White
Sgt
M. B. Vicars
Camp Breckenridge, Ky
T. H. Vicars
J. C. Jones
Mexia
A. S Jameson
Glenn Thompson
R. R. Griffin
Howell Sanders
San Diego, Calif
Roy Sanders
Donald Mann
Son
Paul, Jr
Aleene
Jane Wright
U. S. Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Merchant Marine
Port Arthur
Marguerette Crockett
A. J. Quinn
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
L. I. Parks
Lyon-Matthews Lumber Co
Sherman
Carrie Denton
Shawnee, Okla
Oneila Denton
Lee Denton
Mary Lawrence Kincer
A. L. Kincer
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
J. W. May
Independent Exploration Company
Houston
T. G
Slocum) Jones
Fort Sam Houston
Marivonne Jones
Denton
A. S. Jameson
W. D. Sorrells
Arlington Va
Fred Sorrells
Abilene
J. W. Sorrells
W. S. Menton
Bailey Denton
Louis Denton
Camp Howze
C. C. Knightsten
Paul B. Knightston
Phoenixville
Pennsylvania
Paul
North Africa
Fred Courtney
Jack Elliott
Hart Worth
R. E. Elliott
J. A. Tawson
Minco
Oklahoma
Harry Ray Elliott
R. J. Elliott
Widlake Bros
Automotive Supplies
Mary Cree Cosby Circle Meeting
J.E. Brown
First National Bank
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