County farm survey planned by Montague County agents
The County farm and Home agent announces a March survey as part of the National Agricultural Program planning. At each community association meeting farmers and wives will answer two questions on production projections for 1956 and ideal production in 1936 under normal weather and prices. Meetings at Lone Star Dye Mound Montague Bowie Nocona Spanish Fort Valley View Belcherville Peabody Saint Jo with dates in early to mid March and further notices to follow.
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Montague County
Community Agricultural Association
Lone Star
Dye Mound
Montague
Bowie
City Auditorium
Nocona
Spanish Fort
Valley View
Belcherville
Peabody
Saint Jo
Montague County Noted in 15 Approved NYA Projects
Texas NYA director Lyndon B. Johnson announced 15 approved projects creating 412 youth jobs at a total NYA spend of 6 172 dollars with local sponsor contributions of 6 380 dollars. The 500 projects slated nationwide require 450 000 dollars. Counties listed include Montague Bra 3s Clay Golia Gillespie Hemp Hill Lipscomb Morris Palo Pinto Randall Stonewall Titus Trinity Wise.
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Austin
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
NYA
Bra 3S
Clay
Golia
Gillespie
Hemphill
Lipscomb
Montague, Morris, Palo Pinto, Randall, Stonewall, Titus, Trinity and
Wise Counties
Willis's Large Steer to Exhibit at Fat Stock Show
Claude Willis of Forestburg will exhibit his large steer at the Fat Stock Show after showing at the Bowie Fair last year. The animal's size and prior display record highlight the event's showcase.
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Willis
Claude Willis
Forestburg
Bowie Fair
More Pension Blanks To Arrive Next Week In Bowie
More application blanks for old age assistance will arrive in Bowie next week and be available at the Chamber of Commerce. About a hundred thousand blanks were being printed for statewide distribution, as blanks had been exhausted about a week ago. Approximately 500 blanks have been issued locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Chamber of Commerce
Centennial Press Passes Not To Be Recalled
Dallas Texas March 24 State ments to the effect that press passes to the Texas Centennial Exposition issued to Texas newspapermen would be recalled are incorrect. William A Webb General Manager said passes will be honored and editors are invited for Texas Press Association Day June 13 at the Exposition.
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Dallas
Texas
William A. Webb
Texas Press
Webb
Texas Press Association
Bowie Debate Teams Enter Wichita Falls Tournament
Bowie High School boys and girls debate teams directed by Mrs. George S. Lee competed in the Wichita Falls invitation. The Bowie girls defeated Quanah before losing to Harrold. the Bowie boys beat Sunset and Masonic Home of Fort Worth before being eliminated by Sweetwater in the quarterfinals. One hundred twenty five debates were held at the event.
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Bowie High School
George S. Lee
Wichita
Highland Park Girls
Dallas
Breckenridge
Bowie
Bowie Girls
Quanah
Harrold Girls
Sunset
Masonic
Fort Worth
Sweetwater
Fat Stock Show Steer Management Announced
At the Fat Stock Show running March 13 to 23, Mac B Winsett announced Monday he will oversee steer management.
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Mac B Winsett
Mrs J E Sumners Returns Home From Bowie Clinic Hospital
Mrs J E Sumners came back home Sunday after a stay at Bowie Clinic Hospital. She was released in good condition and reports feeling much improved.
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J. E Sumners
Bowie Clinic Hospital
Yard and Garden Contest Opens Citywide Invitation
The Lion's Club sponsors a city wide Yard and Garden Contest inviting every family to enter with no fee. Small yards have equal odds with larger ones for prizes. Entrants gain personal tips, before and after displays, and a chance to earn special credit for improvements. Judges will inspect each home and note prior condition and progress. Contest headquarters are at the Chamber of Commerce.
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The
Lion's Club
Entry Blank for Yard and Garden Contest Lets Go
A community notice invites participation in the Yard and Garden Contest with a fillable entry blank and instructions for submitting names and details. The prompt emphasizes enthusiasm and involvement for the local event.
Free Entry Open for Yard and Garden Contest
The Yard and Garden Contest is open to every city family at no cost. Send in your entry so judges can visit your home and assess improvements. Start work now as improvements this year count heavily toward winning. An entry coupon is printed in the newspaper. mail today to Sam Lovette, Yard and Garden Contest Chairman, or drop it at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Sam Lovette
Yard & Garden Contest
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Man Breaks His Neck Dodging Bullet
Dallas on March 2 reports Leonard Bowser aged 21 was shot at close range and ducked aside then fell dead. Doctors found no bullet wound and said his neck broke when he ducked.
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Dallas
Mar
Leonard Bowser
Bowser
Irish Woman 100 Walks to Daughter's Funeral
Mrs Elizabeth M Larnon aged 100 walked to the graveside for the burial of her 74 year old daughter in County Carnlough. She refused a seat in a carriage and walked briskly despite sitting up all night at the wake.
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Belfast
Irc
Elizabeth M’larnon
County Carnlough
Lynn Garlington Seeks Re-Election to Ward 1 Council
Lynn Garlington announces he will run again for the City Council as Alderman from Ward 1 in the April 7 election. He is a local bank employee with years of civic and business activity and has served ten months on the council filling the unexpired term of Prentis Evans.
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Lynn Garlington
Garlington
Prentis Evans
Community Agricultural Assn to Meet Saturday
The regular March meeting of the community Association for Bowie and surrounding communities will be held at the city auditorium Saturday. Questions of vital importance to everyone interested in agriculture will be discussed. The public is invited to attend. Home Demonstration Club members are urged to be present. Ruth McKee, Secretary.
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Community Agricultural Association For
Bowie
City Auditorium
Home Demonstration Club
Ruth McKee
Mrs Joe Etier of Fruitland Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Ellier of Fruitland died Friday morning at 12 30 Burial followed at Brushy Saturday afternoon Funeral services conducted by Rev Warren at Sunset Methodist church with J A Burgess in charge She was born March 15 1874 died at 61 years 11 months 11 days Survived by husband Joe Etier and eight children six sons and two daughters including Frank Andrew Roy C Ollie Alfred George Leonard Myrtle Katie Lee She joined Belton schoolhouse Methodist in 1909 moved to Fruitland 21 years ago and was active in Sunday school and the willing workers club She will be missed and heaven gains some day I FRIEND
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Joe Etier
Brushy
Frank Andrew
Milwaukee
Wis
Roy C
Wichita Falls
Ollie
Altus
Okla
Alfred New Mexico
George Leonard Erier
Fruitland
Myrtle Mitchell
Katie Lee Miller
Baton Rouge
Card Of Thanks From The Eller Family Of Fruitland Texas
Joe Eller and family express gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the death of wife, mother, and grandmother. They thank friends for deeds and offerings and ask God’s blessing on all.
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Joe Eller
Fruitland
Texas
Downey cafe pie theft shocks local patrons
Mrs. C. P. Jay laments a thief who stole a pie from her Downey cafe. The pie, baked as a joke, contained red pepper. The note concludes with a promotional line for Buy It In Bowie.
Lake Loan for Bowie Approved for Water Project
Washington approves PWA loan for Bowie to build an artificial lake eight miles northwest of Bowie on the west fork of Little Belknap Creek. The $135000 project aims to hire about 100 men for 200 days with storage capacity of 1265 acre feet and a nine and a half foot depth.
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PWA
Washington
Bowie
Fred Paire
Federal Reserve Bank
Little Belknap Creel
Three Nations to Attend Highway Meet at Enid
Good roads enthusiasts from Canada Mexico and the United States will attend the International Meridian Highway association meeting in Enid Oklahoma on March 10. The session plans to boost the road from Winnipeg to Mexico City and through North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with Texas Centennial travel for Dallas. John C Nicholson of Newton Kansas known as the daddy of the Meridian will attend.
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Enid
Okla
Canada
Mexico
United States
International Meridian Highway Association
Wm. F F. Hoehn
Winnipeg
Mexico City
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
South America
International Association
Dallas
John C. Nicholson
Newton
Daddy
The
Meridian
Seven Pound Baby Born To 12 Year Old Mother
A seven pound baby girl was born to 12 year old Genevieve Myer of Sparks Nev at Washoe General hospital in Reno. A caesarean section was performed and doctors say both mother and child are doing very well.
State Pension Director to Apply for New Funds
Orville S. Carpenter executive director of the Texas old age assistance commission said he would soon file formal application with the federal government to obtain a share of funds provided in the social security bill to supplement state pensions.
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Austin
Orville S. Carpenter
Texas Old Age Assistance Commission
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Centennial
Yard & Garden
LUM Lovette
Community Agricultural Ass'n
Lake Loan For
Three Nations
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