Farmers Urged to Adopt $250 Million Group Insurance Plan
Texas Extension Service head H. H. Williamson urges a live at home program for 1936, recommending each farm family carry a $500 protection policy as part of a broader group insurance plan. He notes the farm food supply and home storage are key to weathering uncertain crop prospects and economic shifts.
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College Station
Texas
H. H. Williamson
Texas Extension Service
Extension Workers
Williamson
Tex
Extension Service
Nocona Man Dies After Kerosene Can Explodes
B G Hendon 30 a welder and machinist living in the Nocona oil fields died in Bowie Clinic Saturday from severe burns sustained when a kerosene can exploded while he lit a cookstove at home Friday morning. He was rushed to Bowie but could not be revived and is survived by his widow and three small children.
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B. G. Hendon
Nocona
Bowie Clinic
Hendon
Bowie
Father of Mrs. C. C. Henson Dies at Charlie Texas
Word was received this week of the death of G. S. Harrell fifty nine? sixty. Pioneer cotton ginner of Charlie. He died after a weeklong illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Charlie.
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C. C. Henson
Charlie, Texas
G. S. Harrell
Charlie
Extension pushes live at home plan for farm families
The Extension director urges county agents to promote the 1986 live at home program across communities. Emphasis will be on farm cash income, debt relief, education, and better homes while expanding 4-H, soil conservation, and field outreach.
Saint Jo Youth Victim Cave-In
Funeral services for 14 year old William Edward Hair were held at the Balcher school house after a sand tunnel cave-in near Saint Jo Texas. He was crushed while enlarging a cave with brothers Henry and John. two men from a nearby oil camp recovered the body after 30 minutes of digging. Survivors include his father Lowell Hair and Mrs C Huddleston and two sisters and three brothers.
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St. Jo
Tex
William Edward Hair
Balcher School
John Raymond
Dys Mound
Lowell Hair
C. Huddleston
Henry
John
L E. Mangel
E. Newby
Kewanee Oil Company
Nocona Indians Claim Bowie Invitation Title
The Nocona Indians beat Bowie 46 to 23 in the final to win the Bowie High School invitation basketball tournament. Nocona advanced by topping Saint Jo 34 to 33, while Bowie edged Henrietta 21 to 20. Henrietta won consolation honors with a 38 to 31 victory over Saint Jo.
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Nocona Indians
Bowie
Nocona
Saint Jo
Henrietta
Parking limit enforced at post office curb
The city mayor and council announced a ten minute parking limit in front of the post office. A warning sign was painted on the curb. Double parking is prohibited and had taken effect earlier.
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Parkers
Bowie Business Gains Speed Since New Year
Business in Bowie shows a steady rise since January with higher post office receipts and more commerce. New firms have opened, vacancies filled, properties rented, renovations completed, homes built, and road work underway as two post office assistants joined and retailers kept staff through Christmas.
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Bowie
John White Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
John White announces his bid for County Commissioner in Precinct No 2. Born within three miles of Bowie and a lifelong resident, he emphasizes economy in public works and aims to extend benefits statewide within the precinct. He pledges to meet voters before the election and seeks support.
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Bowie
John White
Montague County Soldiers May Get $283,131.71 Bonus
Representative Wright Patman estimated that 148,771 Texas servicemen could receive about 89,696,221.25 of a $3,000,000,060 bonus if paid. The bill passed the House and awaits Senate debate. Montague County soldiers are slated for $283,131.71.
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Wright Patman
Texas
Senate
Patman
Montague County
Poll Tax Exemption Notice for Seniors Regions 1935
The Tax Collector received from Austin a ruling that all residents over 60 will not need a poll tax exemption but must be 21 by January 1, 1935 and remain so until voting in 1936. Exemptions must be secured before January 31.
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Austin
Flag Pole Receives New Coat of Paint
A man wrapped his leg around a flag pole Monday and applied a silver coat of paint. The scene drew a large crowd as a mix of humor and science, improving the pole’s appearance.
Tax Collector Heads to Bowie for Friday and Saturday
Tax Collector Lee Holcomb will visit Bowie at the First National Bank on Friday and Saturday to collect taxes. Residents may call at the bank and remit to Mr. Holcomb, a move aimed at convenience and expected to save a trip to Montague for many taxpayers.
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Lee Holcomb
Bowie
First National Bank
Mr. Holcomb
Montague
City Federation to Meet Friday Evening
The City Federation will hold a business meeting on January 17 at 8 p m in City Auditorium. Mrs Walter Coffield, federation president, will preside with Miss Lara Moore talking on shrubs and roses suited for this climate and care. East Ward Rhythm Band will provide music and the club with most members wins $100.
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City Federation
City Auditorium
Walter Coffield
Federation
W. E. Benson
Lara Moore
Card of Thanks for support after family loss
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the loss of our home and child. Special thanks to the fire department and volunteers for their heroic efforts. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Southerland Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Southerland.
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Fire Department
A. R. Southerland
J. A. Southerland
Chevrolet backs million dollar old car disposal scrapping plan
Chevrolet Motor Company promotes a $1,000,000 old car scrapping program to reduce dangerous vehicles on highways. F.O Edwards reported after a Dallas Texas meeting led by H. G. Howard. The plan offers dealer reimbursements for trade ins and scrap, funds for salesmen, and aims to sustain strong used car demand while boosting new car sales.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
F.O Edwards
Chevrolet Motor Co
Dalias
Texas
H. G. Howard
Dallas
Chevrolet
Edwards
Salemen
Mr. Edwards
State Newspapers to Share Texas Centennial Advertising Fund
Newspapers in Texas will receive a portion of the centennial advertising fund. The centennial commission of control approved the recommendation of the advertising advisory committee to spend 50,000 dollars in Texas daily and weekly papers.
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Texas Centennial Fund
Austin
Texas
Centennial
Centennial Commission of Control
Commission
Bowie Booster Subscription Offer
Local notice announces a Bowie Booster subscription at 100 dollars per year. It urges readers to enroll to support community activities and receive benefits associated with membership.
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Bowie
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