Gold Star 4 H Club Girl for County Chosen
Millie Kay Vantine of the Illinois Bend 4 H Club named Gold Star Girl for Mon tague county after interviews by a county committee. She describes 4 H work spanning gardening fruit production sewing canning and crafts and credits the club for teaching diligence and skill across three years.
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Millie Kay Vantine
Illinois Bend
Montague County
County Home Demonstration Council
Millie Kay
C. C. Ware
Local Visitors Gather for Weekend in Bowie And Texan Towns
Community notes list visits by C A Turner Crafton W C Ethridge Olney A L Langston Ryan Okla to Bowie family homes. D C Miller returns from five weeks in Dallas Veteran's hospital reporting improved health. Memorial service at Sunset and May Festival at TWC Fort Worth are mentioned with local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Miller
Veteran’s Hospital
Dallas
Walling Horton Marriage Announced
Miss Jo Horton a Leona school teacher and Wayne Walling Bowie Grammar school principal were married Wednesday evening at Henrietta with Rev. E L Moody officiating. The couple plans a South Texas tour and will spend the summer in Houston.
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Jo Horton
Leona School
Wayne Walling
Bowie Grammar School
Henrietta
E. L. Moody
Henrietta Baptist Church
Miss Horton
Joe Horton
Ringgold
Leona
Walling
Bowie
South Texas
Galveston
Houston
Bowie Rotarians Enjoy Lawn Party Hosted by Ayres Family
Bowie Rotary Club members and their Rotary Anns attended a lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Ayres Wednesday night. Seven tables of 42 entertained guests, followed by light refreshments for a long list of attendees.
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Bowie Rotary Club
Rotary Anns
Henry T. Ayres
W. H. Stephens
Joe Spears
Ted Daley
David Warren
J. H. Westbrook
Lee Hunter
T. P. Evans
K. R. Dort
J. W. Whitman
Miss Pickens
Roy Coffield
W. H. Potter
Max Baldridge
B. B. Breitenhirt
John C. McNatt
Paul McNatt
C. J. Dod
First Methodist Church Services Planned for Sunday
The Church School begins at 9:45 a.m. with Lee Hunter as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. led by the pastor. Wesley Fellowship and Young People meet at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will lead the evening service. All are invited to attend.
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First Methodist Church
J. H. Westbrook
Lee Hunter
Wesley Fellowship
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Go to Church Sunday Says Breitenhirt Sermon
First Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday schedule with services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Pastor B. B. Breitenhirt urges church attendance citing prison and mental health data and stresses that church-going makes a difference for a better world.
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First Presbyterian Church
B. B. Breitenhirt
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Christian Science Lesson
The Sunday Lesson in Christian Science denounces ancient and modern practices such as mesmerism and hypnotism. Golden Text emphasizes that wisdom and counsel come from the Lord. Philippians 4 9 urges followers to imitate Christ and seek peace through mindful conduct and mercy.
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Christian Science Service
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Serpnon
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ Jesus
Westbrook Pastor Invites to Sunday Services
James H. Westbrook announces church services at Pastor Church School at 9 45 am Lee Morning worship at 11 00 am Peoples meeting at 7 00 pm and Evening worship at 8 00 pm with a hearty invitation to attend.
Newlyweds Honored With Gift Shower at City Auditorium
A May 26 gift shower for Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Parker unfolded in the City Auditorium with city employees delivering tissue wrapped gifts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The couple was surprised when friends descended on them with many useful presents, including a rolling pin inscribed for domestic guidance. Attendees included J. C. McNatt and others from Bowie and nearby towns, with visiting relatives from Downer, California.
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City Auditorium
Santa Claus
Bowie
Paul McNatt
Barney Whitehead
Pete Hill
Jewel Garrett
Harry Davis
Dee Hawkins
Karl Hachtel
J. P. Clayton
C. A. King
Mose Sawyer
Clyde E. Taylor
A. B. Masters
W. W. Hickman
G. L. Griffin
Dorthy McDonald
Winston Sherwood
Earl Samson
Willie Belle Freeman
Billy
M. G. Woolf
A. J. Smith
Ezra Parker
Favorable Outlook for Truck Crops This Spring
The county agent notes planting delays for truck crops across Montague and surrounding areas with tomatoes lagging two weeks to a month behind normal. Yield and acreage are down due to rain, pests, and disease, while demand from Army camps and higher canning output may boost profits. Cotton loan terms rise to 85 percent parity, near 13 cents for 15-16 inch cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague County
Rio Grande Valley
Senate
House of Representatives
Texas
Fort Worth Visit By Mr and Mrs W C Ross
Mr and Mrs W C Ross were business visitors in Fort Worth Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ross
Fort Worth
Salvation Army Plans Return to Regular Collections
A Salvation Army representative in Bowie announced a policy change returning to regular fund drives after a period of twice yearly collections. Officials cite competition from other groups in uniforms as reducing Army contributions and say funds will be deposited locally with accounting and an auditor to ensure proper handling.
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Salvation Army i
Bowie
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C. A. Turner
Crafton
J. M. Turner
W. C. Ethridge
Olney
W. W. Philley
A. L. Langston
Ryan, Okla
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Bud Williams
Overton
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Elvin Butler
Miss LaRue
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TWC
W. M. Barker
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Borger
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Wesley Fellowship and Young Peoples Meeting
Mrs. H. F. Watson
Barry
Bill
Downer Calif
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Sunset
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Park Springs
P. J. Huddleston
Twa
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Salvation Army
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