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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
5
The Alvord District Singing Convention will convene at Lake Valley east of Sunset Sunday afternoon led by O. J. Meador as president. The song program will start after the Lake Valley Baptist Church dedication ceremony ends mid afternoon, shortening the convention session.
Patients admitted include Mrs Jep Fry Shannon Mrs Enos Stallings Bowie Howard Middleton Bowie J O Jackson Bowie C O Walker Bowie Mrs E B Long Bowie Mrs J L Jameson Montague Ina Mae Danham Forestburg Mrs Sherman Hachtel Bowie Mrs E W Bullard Bowie. Dismissals include W W Boyer Bowie Mrs R L Cox and baby Jacquetta Jo Mrs Jimmie Pittman and baby Elgin Ray Mrs Jep Fry J O Jackson Ina Mae Denham Annie Laura Walters.
G. D. Faulkner of Lindale near Bowie reported a freak potato vine in his sweet potato crop. He cut the vine to exhibit but delayed bringing it in and it dried out quickly. The vine measured about six feet long and was round where it emerged from the ground.
Eight inches from the root to the tip the freak vine lay flat and widened toward the outer end. It measured over two inches at its widest tip. Leaves were uniform with other vines in the crop. A single branch vine extended about three feet from the root, round with uniform foliage.
Hillsboro figures T B Clements and son A D Clements of Hillsboro joined J P Clements at a family gathering. Quanah’s W A Shelton visited relatives in Bowie with the McGregory family. Edgar Sisk and Rev W H Thorn from Alvord shopped in Bowie, while Leslie Anderson from Camp Bowie spent time with kin around Bowie and Bellevue. Lindale’s W T Vaught and Eva Crews of Dallas with Edna Lebel of Sunset called on Bowie Saturday.
Miss Ola Mae Nichols of Pauls Valley Oklahoma was among the visitors in Bowie Saturday afternoon.
County Agent A S Elliott reports progressive crop growth in Montague county through July reaching August. Northern districts show stronger corn and feeds with thrifty green crops while southern areas lag due to June rains washing away land. About half of southern farmland is out of cultivation.
A concise declaration on the value of newspaper ads stressing their reach and impact for local businesses seeking visibility and direct public engagement.
A traveler praises Montague County Texas fruit displays and notes the area supports local growers. Nearby Pleasant Ridge reports strong religious attendance often exceeding meeting-house capacity, reflecting a lively community. Citizens commend the neighborhood’s activity and housing demand remains high with few vacancies.
Montague County Home Demonstration clubs held their annual Rally Day with the theme Better Bedding for Texans. Forestburg, Spencer, and Saint Jo exhibits won cash prizes. about 80 people attended Eleven clubs were represented with vocal duets and a book review highlighted the day.
A Sunset resident recalls a 200 year old white hickory cane and family travels from Birmingham to Montague County. Local gospel service in Brushy drew a modest crowd with visiting singers. Summer revivals spread through North Texas as fruit stands along the highway boost regional produce and attract travelers.
Elder Clyde C. Sloan will conduct a 10 day meeting at the Leona Church of Christ beginning Monday night. Services will be held at night only with E H Love leading the singing. Newspaper advertising is cited as an effective extra salesman.
Mr and Mrs J C Case of Fort Worth visited W A Jones and his mother Mrs J T Jones on Sunday. They also called on Mr Jones in Wichita Falls. Mrs Case is the daughter of Mr Jones and granddaughter of Mrs J T Jones. Mrs Gladys R Smith who has stayed with her mother Mrs A A Cobb has accepted a position with the
Bob Winsett living with grandmother Mrs. A A Cobb has taken a job at J C Penney in Oklahoma City. Rev B N Lummus brother of Mrs. Luther Ewell visited the Ewell home. Leslie Levy and aunt Mrs. Harry Karlsberg returned from two week trip to multiple cities. Baker Guinn of Parks shopped here Saturday. Howard Brooks Community Natural Geo Company manager returned from East coast trip. Mr and Mrs Je Stout of Nocona visited Mrs Benson Tuesday morning.
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