Negro Minstrel Planned for December 5 at High School
Plans for the Negro Minstrel on December 5 at the High School Auditorium are progressing. Mrs. John B. Hunt arranges the dialogue and grammar school students created the posters. Prizes for poster contests went to Billy Pyle and David Worley for boys, and Cynthia Daley and Doris Burchfield for girls, with tickets to the minstrel as rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hunt
Grammar School
William Calaway
Billy Pyle
David Worley
Cynthia Daley
Doris Burchfield
H A
S. L. Greenwood
Wildcats Defeat Jackrabbit Team in 6-0 Victory
Archer City Wildcats, led by backfield duo Dickey and Seigler, edged the favored Jackrabbit team 6 to 0 on a late drive. The defense held through a dull first half as Archer City took the lead, with Jackrabbits rallying late but unable to overcome the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey-Seigler
Archer City Wildcat
Jackrabbit
Maroon and White
Archer City
Fighting Wildcats
Abe Barnett
Nocona Indians
Rabbits
Saint Jo
Bowie Jackrabbits
Theatres Ritz Presents A Holiday Lineup Of Stars
The Ritz shows The Rains Came with Myrna Loy and Tyrone Power in previews Sunday and Monday. Bing Crosby stars in The Star Maker Sunday through Monday. Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer appear in When Tomorrow Comes Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thanksgiving Thursday November 23 The Jones Family in Quick Millions and Forgotten Woman with Segrid Gurie. November 30 matinee and night feature What A Life with Jackie Cooper Betty Field and Lionel Stander. PreVue at 10 on Thanksgiving Night Gunga Din with Gary Grant Victor McLaglen and Joan Fontaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Family
Segrid Gurie
Jackie Cooper
Betty Field
Lionel Stander
PreVue
Gary Grant
Victor MacLaglen
Joan Fontaine
Majestic Screening of Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette
A Majestic theater listing shows Sunset subject programs featuring Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, promising western adventures and musical acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Gene Au- Smiley Burnette
Funeral Services Held for Robert Donald Tucker
Funeral services for Robert Donald Tucker 31 of Houston were held Wednesday at Forestburg. Burial followed at Perryman Cemetery. He died Monday in a Houston hospital. Survivors include his widow and parents Mr and Mrs George Tucker of Houston and brothers Terral Tucker of Houston and Jack Tucker of Memphis Tennessee. He was the nephew of Mrs Ogden Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Donald Tucker
Houston
Forestburg
Perryman Cemetery
Tucker
George Tucker
Terral Tucker
Jack Tucker
Memphis, Tenn
Ogden Clarke
Bowie Prepares for Second Big Field Trial Weekend
Bowie officials expect large turnout for the second Big Field Trial Friday through Sunday November 24 25 26 ten miles north of Bowie in the old trial field described as birdiest in Northwest Texas. Prizes will be awarded and meals served at headquarters by Stoneburg P T A. The event is backed by Bowie Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Pointer and Setter Club Oil Belt Field Trials revival with local riders and city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
F. O. Edwards
Texas
Stoneburg P.T. A
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Wichita
First Methodist Church Elects Stewards Officers
The Board of Stewards met on Wednesday November 8 at the church and organized for the coming year. Officers elected were Dr E W Wright chairman Donald Mann vice chairman T R Pierce treasurer and Howard secretary.
Club Women Attend State Federation Meeting in Wichita Falls
Mrs. Cecil Allen Mrs. A J Allen Mrs. Walter Coffield and Miss Clara Stephens attended the Texas Federated Women Clubs annual convention in Wichita Falls Tuesday They joined a noon luncheon a tea in the afternoon and an evening performance by the Don Cossaks Choir Also present were Mrs W R Potter Mrs David Warren Mrs John B Hunt and Mrs Paul Donald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Allen
A. J. Allen
Walter Coffield
Clara Stephens
Texas Federated Women Clubs
Wichita Falls
Don Cossaks
W. R. Potter
David Warren
John B. Hunt
Paul Donald
Waldrops Visit Son in Deming New Mexico
Mr and Mrs J E Waldrop visit their son Charlie Waldrop of Deming New Mexico and stay for a family visit in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. E. Waldrop
Son
Charlie Waldrop
Deming, New Mexico
Annual Red Cross Roll Call Nears Thanksgiving Close
The Bowie Red Cross membership drive continues with growing support though the goal remains unmet. Committees are appointed and canvassing covers residences and business areas as volunteers work to boost this year’s tally before Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bowie
Owie
Paul Donald Announces Run For State Representative
Paul Donald has authorized The News to announce his candidacy for State Representative to fill the unexpired term after Marvin London resigns. His formal statement including old age assistance will appear next week. Donald is well known in the county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Donald
Marvin London
Donald
Bettis Coffield Speaks On Youth of America At Rotary
The Rotary Club met at Morrow's Grill with president Henry Stephens presiding. Bettis Coffield delivered an engaging talk titled Youth of America. Sixteen members attended the Wednesday noon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Morrow’s Grill
Henry Stephens
Bettis Coffield
Youth of America
Scouters Work in Bowie Highlight Local Boy Scout Growth
Bowie area scouting shows three active troops and one Cub Pack with 62 members. A survey of students reveals about 100 boys wish to join. three more troops and a possible senior unit are urged to meet demand. Bellevue also shows sufficient interest to form a troop when organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Paul Donald
M. Posey
W. D. Biggs
W. F. Robinson
Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt
Dale Eales
Henry T. Ayres
Pratt Irby
Walter B. Alexander
Harry Dreyfuss
Paul Boedeker
Bellevue
Gospel Meeting Held at Belcherville Church of Christ
A gospel meeting at the Church of Christ in Belcherville is led by G K Wallace of Wichita Kansas. Services run daily at 1000 AM and 700 PM and continue through next Sunday or longer. Sunday at 300 PM will cover Why the Church of Christ Does Not Use Instrumental Music in Worship. Large audiences attend, with Bowie residents attending Monday’s Bowie Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Belcherville
G. K. Wallace
Wichita
Kansas
Bowie
Dodsworths Attend Wichita Falls Dental Meeting
Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Dodsworth visited Wichita Falls Tuesday night. Dr. Dodsworth spoke at a Wichita Falls Club program during a meeting of the Wichita Dental Society. Dodawors heard the Don Cassack choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Dodsworth
Wichita Falls
Dr. Dodsworth
Wichita Dental Society
Wichita Falls Club
Dodawors
Don Cassack
Bowie's Second Annual Flower Show Impresses Crowd
Bowie held its second annual Flower Show on November 11 and 12 in the Armory. Despite poor weather, floral displays including autumn leaves redbud foliage and cactus arrangements drew high praise. Wichita Falls Garden Club members judged entries. Tyler roses stood out among cut flowers. The show’s blooms will be placed along city entrances as a temporary flower garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Armory
Wichita Falls Garden
Sewing Room Receives 16000 Yards of Material
The WPA Sewing Room now employs 28 women and has received 16000 yards of materials for coats dresses underwear trousers shirts towels and other clothing for the needy. Wages range from 31.20 to 54.60 monthly. Donations of buttons braids tape and trim are welcomed to aid finishing pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Bowie
Garden Club To Meet November 20
The Bowie Garden Club plans a meeting at Miss Lura Moore home on Monday November 20 at 2 30 p m Hostesses include Miss Lura Moore Mrs M Johnson and Mrs Harry Karlsberg The program led by Mrs E W Daley Jr covers Flower Arrangement and Color Schemes Members are invited to a tea by the Thursday Club Friday at 3 p m in the Club Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Garden Club
Lura Moore
M. Johnson
Harry Karlsberg
E. W. Daley, Jr
Garden Club
Jackrabbits Final Home Game Set With Saint Jo Panthers
The Bowie Jackrabbits host the Saint Jo Panthers at 7 45 tonight at the High School Athletic Field in the last home game of the season. Coach Schneider’s undefeated in league play squad faces a strong Panthers attack led by the SMITH BUCK passing combo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackrabbits
Saint Jo Panthers
Rabbits
Saint Jo
Schneider
Panthers
Nocona Indians
Smithbuck
Ricks
Bowie
Maroon and White Jackrabbit Bowie Boys
News Editor Mrs Bryan Confined With Illness
Mrs. M. A. Bryan, News Editor of The Bowie News, remains bedridden after several weeks of illness. The condition is improved enough to permit four hours of sitting up daily, with several weeks still needed before a return to her desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bryan
The
Bowie
Bryan
Fellowship Banquet At Methodist Church Wednesday Night
The First Methodist Church men and the adult Sunday School classes hosted a Fellowship Banquet in the church basement on Wednesday November 8 at 7 15 p m. Ernest Benson acted as toastmaster and Rev J H Westbrook gave an invocation. Dr E W Wright supplied the turkeys and several local and out of town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Ernest Benson
J. H. Westbrook
E. W. Wright
Louis Holland
T. H. Yarbrough
L. D. Eakman
J. A. Fanning
J. T. Lawson
W. B. Alexander
B. R. Giles
Emmit Cox
C. D. Bennett
Buck Jameson
E. L. Anderson
Montague
Charlie Gant
Duncan, Okla
Miss Huff Attends Relative's Funeral in Decatur
Miss Lillie Huff and Miss Inez Rudy attended funeral services for Tom Faith, Fort Worth hospital patient and former Wise County sheriff, held Wednesday afternoon in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lillie Huff
Tom Faith
Decatur
Fort Worth
Mr. Faith
Wise County
Inez Rudy
Masons to Observe Thanksgiving Tuesday
Bowie Lodge No. 578 A. F. and A. M. will hold a turkey dinner and program on Tuesday November 21 at 7 30 p m. All Masons and families are invited and prominent speakers will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Second Monday Trades Day Draws Biggest Bowie Crowd
Crisp sun shone on the November Trades Day as a large crowd from Bowie and nearby towns filled the streets. The Jockey Yard buzzed with livestock buyers, hogs sold briskly, and many residents from Newport to Buffalo Springs attended to trade, shop, and chat with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Jockey Yard
L. E. Catlin
Estelle
Newport
H. M. Jackson
Sunset
Raymond Dugger
Henrietta
Tiff Covington
Buffalo Springs
Forest Riddle
Lonnie Scarbour
Pleasant Valley
J. H. Huskey and
James
W.H. Elenburg
Lee Denton
Oneita
Beverley
Taylor
Ray Chambers
Darrell Ray
Stoneburg
Ellis Alexander
Joan
J. R. Morris
C. H. Phagan
W. V. Lindsey
W. E. Deweber
Lee Winningham
Gus Matthews
Bellevue
Montague County
Gus
Charlie McKinney
Luther Hunter
Jockey Grounds
Jesse Lamb
Jack Hatcher
Vashti
Hatcher
Mrs. Hatcher
Fred Anlick
Funeral Services For A J Higgins
Funeral services for A J Higgins 82 were held Friday at 3 PM from the home with Rev A J Quinn officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery. Higgins died Thursday night at his Bowie home after a several week illness. He was born February 18 1857 in Chambers County Alabama and lived in Quanah Montague Bowie areas. Pallbearers included C R Morgan Arthur Wells Emmin Heard Henry T Ayres Jim Jones and Roy Jones. He leaves four daughters three in Iowa Park and Quanah and Bowie, one son Fred Higgins of Galveston, sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Higgins
A. J. Quinn
First Baptist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Mr. Higgins
Chambers County
Alabama
Emma Mickle
Texas
Quanah
Iowa Park
Fred Higgins
Galveston
Dr A C Irby Heads to Southern Medical Meeting
Dr A C Irby will leave Monday November 20 to attend the Southern Medical Association in Memphis Tennessee from November 21 to 24. After the meeting he will visit a week with his parents at Hollis Springs Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Irby
Southern Medical Association
Memphis
Tenn
Association
Hollis Springs
Miss
Lum Lovette Speaks At Lions Club Meeting
Lum Lovette was principal speaker as the Lions Club met in the City Auditorium Club Room with M A Bryan presiding. The club voted against sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 91 and urged participation in the District 10 membership drive under Wichita Falls supervision. Lam Lovette spoke on Lionism and a new member, Paul Taliaferro, was introduced. Fifteen dollars was approved to aid Benjamin Morgan Reeves entry to the Scottish Rite hospital in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
City Auditorium
M. A. Bryan
Lion Parks
Annette Ayres
Boys and Girls Work Committee
Wichita Falls
Paul Taliaferro
M. Posey
Benjamin Morgan Reeves
Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas
Lam Lovette
Gossett Announces West Point Nomination
Congressman Ed Gossett named principal and two alternates for a West Point appointment. J L Mikeworth Jr of Bellevue is principal, Harry C Farmer of Wichita Falls first alternate, James P Bass of Gainesville second alternate. Entrance exam begins March 5, 1940 with cadet pay and Academy details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
Texas
West Point
War Department
Gossett
J. L. Mikeworth, Jr
Bellevue
Harry C. Farmer
James P. Bass
Gainesville
United States Military Academy
Cottontails Tie for Top in Junior League Title Showdown
Red River Valley Junior Football Conference reachs the final game of the season at Bowie Thursday at 3 p.m. Bowie and Saint Jo share the lead with four wins and one loss each. The winner earns the Conference championship trophy after Bowie beat Nocona and Saint Jo beat Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
Bowie
Saint Jo
Nocona
No Cona
Saint
Henrietta
Candidates for Mon County Representative in 1939 Special Election
The News announces the candidates for Representative from Mon County subject to action of the Special Election on Tuesday November 28, 1939. The announcement lists the nominees for Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lizzie Mae Shoemaker
D Price
Henry Oetting
Stephenville
Wildcats
Ritz
Myrna Loy
Tyrone Power
Bing Crosby
Star Maker
Irene Dunne
Charles Boyer
R. D. Tucker
Wm. J. Miller
Spanish Fort
Sunset Valley View
Prairie Point Ringgold
Bonita
Board of Stewards
Methodist Church
Miss Huff
Masons
Lum Lovette
Cottontails
Earl C. Fitts
I. L. Chandler
H. N. Dearmore
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