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Newspaper
Bowie Booster
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
3
The Booster invites correction of any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of individuals firms or corporations appearing in its columns and requests readers to bring such items to the editor's attention for correction.
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators adopts a six point plan to curb accidents. It calls for 48 State Safety Committees, uniform traffic laws, standardized operator rules, suspension powers, shared license records, school safety education, and a push to abandon fear psychology in traffic work. A nationwide uniform proposal is promised by year end with state and national officials' support.
The newspaper previews Channing Pollock famed for The Fool and My Man lyricism, presenting Synthetic Gentleman in serial form. It follows a second story worker who steals another man’s life to win love, proving his talent lies in friendship and insight into society.
Dallas announces fifty thousand rooms will be available at moderate cost for visitors to the Texas Centennial Exposition opening June 6. The Dallas Hotel Association and Dallas Restaurant Association pledge no increases in room or food prices during the fair. The Housing Bureau will register rooms free of charge and operate throughout the event.
The Industrial News-Review cites the American Association of Motor Administrators as a model for organizing required tasks and improving efficiency.
Fire costs a community through taxes fire protection services and higher insurance. A home or factory burn harms tax rolls and local business, with ripple effects on workers and the economy. The piece urges fire prevention to save money for all.
The Democratic Party announces candidates for the July 25 1926 primary. Nominees include for Congressman 13th District W D McFarlane Ben G Oneal Ed Gossett Thomas Hudson McKee and for Judge 97th District Homer B Latham H S Calaway P S Warren.
Treasury ships $50 bonds to federal reserve banks to fund the soldiers' bonus under the full payment law. Vouchers listing veterans and amounts are sent to disbursing offices where checks are issued for any excess over $50 multiples. Actual payments start June 15 with bonds replacing part of the cash due.
The board of control awarded contracts for erecting 622 centennial monuments at sites in about 160 counties. Six bidders shared the work: Rodriguez Bros. of San Antonio Gould Monument Co. of Jacksonville Stolz Memorial Co. of Lagrande T. O. Collier of Plainview Driscoll and Mauritz of Austin and Meier Bros. of San Antonio. John V. Singleton said the cost would be about $100 000.
Personal mentions Miss Estelle Miller Miss Ethna Green Mrs H Earlsburg Mrs E W Wright and Mrs E Stallings attended the Monday night performance of The Old Maids in Wichita Falls.
Records from the liquor control board show 94 counties are completely or partially wet and 70 more counties allow beer sales only. Texas has 254 counties. The figures vary weekly as local option elections occur and some results may be unreported.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Campbell and other relatives attended Sam Couch’s funeral on Sunday in Salona. Worsham Whitman Gayle Bradley and daughter Patsy Gayle visited from Friday to Monday in Houston. Ruth Lancaster joined for a longer stay in Baytown.
For sale a life time scholarship at Brantley Craughn Business College Fort Worth Texas for 25 dollars cash. Apply at the Bowie Booster office 118 South Mason Street. Also for sale a new battery radio complete with batteries 24 95 Rae de Service Co Albert Bacher owner Prone 226.
For sale or trade 360 egg Safety Hatch Incubator in perfect condition. Radio Service Co. holds contact number 220.
Advertisement seeks men to cover 800 families in Jack County and Bowie Texas for Rawleigh routes. Promises earnings of 25 dollars per week with rapid growth. Apply by writing Rawleigh Department TXC- 735 Memphis Tennessee.
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