Bowie National Guard Trains in Kisatchie Forest
The Bowie News reports Company B 111th Engineers of the Texas National Guard trained three weeks at Cravens Louisiana in Kisatchie National Forest. They endured mud loaded roads, limited electricity, and daily hikes to prepare for a forthcoming big war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
111Th Engineers
National Guard
Bowie
Cravens
A. A
W. Foster Robinson
Oran G. Stovall
Bowie News
Texas
B” 111Th Engineers
Kisatchie National Forest
Bellmay
Robert Griffin
Cloer
Dickinson
Howard Williams
A. L. Kincer
Robinson
John Reasoner
Burton
Wade
Virgil Earp
Verrol Stambaugh
Woodrow Wilson
Lynn Boyd
Fort Worth
Jones M. Robinson
Alexandria
Lions Club Hosts Kangaroo Court at City Auditorium
The Lions Club held a Thursday meeting led by Vice President A. S. Elliott. The Kangaroo Court found tail-twister G. Doc Jackson and Harry Dreyfuss guilty of premediated fraud and misdemeanor, fining each 25 cents. Jackson will be Lion tail twister Jacques in August. Ladies Night was added for the fourth Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
City Auditorium
A. S. Elliott
Ike Parks
Marion Henning
J. B. Green
M. A. Bryan
Alton Bowling
Doc) Jackson
Harry Dreyfuss
Jackson
Jacques
Bowie Dodgers to Meet Burkburnett in Electra Showdown
The Bowie Dodgers face Burkburnett on Sunday afternoon August 11 at Electra per manager Barney Whitehead. This marks the second meeting of the season with Bowie winning the prior game 11-5. The next home game is against Tipton Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon August 18 at Pelham Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Dodgers
Burkburnett
Electra
Barney Whitehead
Dodger
Bowie
Tipton
Okla
Pelham Park
Democratic State Convention Delegates Named in Montague
The Montague County Democratic Convention met Saturday in the county courthouse with Frank Moss presiding in place of county chair R. L. Dunbar. Ten votes were allotted to the county for the State Convention in Mineral Wells on September 10, based on July 27 election totals. Delegates named include Mrs. J. P. Janeway, Dr. N. W. Crain, Joe Janeway, J. T. Thompson, J. D. Woods, Frank Berry, Claude Howard, M. E. Leath for Nocona. C. E. Blackmon, J. A. Southerlan, Hugh Overstreet, E. R. Mangum, Harry Stout, G. Jackson, June Donald, Mrs. George Lee, Mrs. D. C. Overfelt, Mrs. F. J. Dixon, Mrs. A. O. Hurat for Bowie. R. L. Dunbar, Watt Self, H. N. Dearmore for Montague. J. E. Rushing, P. Redman, Don Dowd, S. C. Pettigrew for Ringgold. C. E. Dunn for Dye Mound. W. F. Roberson for Sunset. G. A. Willis, Ned Dunn, Pryor Magee for Forestburg. W. B. Rich for Belcherville. Henry Turner for Stoneburg.
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Montague County
Montague
Court House
Frank Moss
R. L. Dunbar
J. P. Janeway
Mineral Wells
Nocona
N. W. Crain
Joe Janeway
J. T. Thompson
J. D. Woods
Frank Berry
Claude Howard
M. E. Leath
Bowie
C. E. Blackmon
J. A. Southerlan
Hugh Overstreet
E. R. Mangum
Harry Stout
Doc) Jackson
June Donald
George Lee
Ned Dunn
Pryor Magee
Belcherville
W. B. Rich
Stoneburg
Henry Turner
Many New Homes Now in Bowie Being Built
Bowie sees a boom of new houses with many builders and materials from Gary-Nees Lumber Co. N. B. Gary and J. N. Hamilton are among contractors. Homes include frame houses on Tarrant St, a duplex on Orchard St, and a five room eight bath project. Remodeling activity also noted with Frank Biggers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Bob White
Tarrant St
Roy Campbell
Gary-Nees Lumber Co
N. B. Gary
E. M. Black
R. E. Miller
J. N. Hamilton
Elizabeth Huggins
Orchard St
T. Lacey
Gary-Nees Luner Co
Frank Biggers
Harper Knight
Bowie School
J. W. King
Lum Lovette
Lyon and Matthews Lumber Co
Jewel Garrett
Bowie Seeks Grape Juice and Canning Plant
The Bowie chamber aims to secure a grape juice and canning plant for Bowie and nearby communities. Letters have been sent to several firms and a decision is expected in two to three weeks. Montague County grows many grape varieties and other fruits and vegetables.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bowie
Montague County
Revival Closes At Lone Star Sunday Nite
Rev J E Cox pastor of Montague Baptist Church closed a week's revival Sunday night at Lone Star midway between Bowie and Montague. The services drew neighbors from Lone Star and nearby areas and led two professions of religion and a renewed interest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cox
Montague Baptist Church
Lone Star
Bowie
Montague
Griffin Drug Co Installs Air Conditioning Unit
Griffin Drug Co installed a large air conditioning system this week making the store cool and comfortable. The public is invited to visit and enjoy relief from the warm days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Drug Co
Griffin’s Drug Co
Bowie High School Freshman Wins Third American Youth Forum Award
Harry Lee Sullenger, a 17 year old Bowie High School freshman, won third prize among 442 000 entries in the 1939 1940 American Youth Forum Competition. His photo appears in The American Magazine September issue and he earned a $100 cash prize. He is noted for F F A work and was sponsored by Harper Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Sullenger
Bowie High School
American Youth Forum
Harry Lee
American Magazine
Harper Knight
Hortense Adlum
Frank P. Graham
North Carolina University
Sumner Blossom
Margueritte Crocker
Taylor
Bowie News
Lille Belle Garlington
Harry Garlington
Funds for Rural Rehabilitation Loans Available
The FSA invites loan applications for 1940 and 1941 at 5 percent interest with 1 to 5 year terms. Loans cover livestock equipment and other farm operation expenses. Interested applicants may visit the Bowie office in the Donald Building weekdays or Saturday mornings for applications and information. Vernon B. Pyle R S Montague and Clay Counties.
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FSA
Bowie
Donald
Vernon B. Pyle
R. S. Montague and
Clay Counties
Baptist Revival Draws Large Crowds at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a weeklong revival led by Dr. W. H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church Austin. Daily sessions begin at 9 30 am and 8 pm on the lawn with nightly sermon themes including The Ugliest Word in the Dictionary and The Greatest Remedy In the World. Attendance and prayer service participation rise. public invitation extends through Sunday August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. H. McKenzie
University Baptist Church of Austin
Dr. McKenzie
Man of God
J B Green Transferred to Wichita Falls
J B Green Jr formerly with the Old Age Assistance office was moved this week to the Wichita Falls office. Cr E Taylor will lead the local office until another transfer arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Green
Wichita Falls
J. B. Green, Jr
Cr. E. Taylor
Bowie and Saint Jo Farm Loan Assn Stockholders Meet
Stockholders of Bowie and Saint Jo National Farm Loan Assn will meet jointly at Bowie on August 14. Directors will be elected and reports made. A. P. Graves of the Federal Land Bank will speak along with county and home demonstration agents. 4-H members and borrowers with Commissioner loans are invited. program to conclude around 4 PM with refreshments.
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A. P. Graves
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Bowie and
Saint Jo National Farm Loan Associations
Pelham Camp Park
Greatsour County
Seed and Seed
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner’s
AAA
U. S
Mississippi
Texas
Bowie
Saint J. N. F. L. Ass’n
Ritz Theatre
Bowie Fair Grounds
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Installs New Officers in Pelham Park Meeting
Speake-Myer Post 252 elected new officers and delegates for the State Convention in Laredo August 17 18 19 20. Officers include Commander H F McDaniel Adjutant Lon D Roberson vice commanders Dick Lawrence Everett Cloer W M Huskey Lawrence Foster Sergeant at arms Bill Webb finance officer Cecil Allen historian Foster Robinson service officer Elvin Butler chaplain Homer Walters Retiring officers listed and delegates chosen H F McDaniel Everett Cloer Cecil Daniels Lon Roberson. The assembled fifty six members endorsed selective draft as defense policy and sent it to national legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speake-Myer Post 252
American Legion
Pelham Park
H. F. McDaniel
Lon D. Roberson
Dick Lawrence
Lawrence Foster
E. L. Cloer
Cecil Allen
Elvin Butler
Bill Webb
Speake-Myer Post
Laredo
Everett Cloer
W. M. Huskey
W. F. Robinson
W. F. Sorrells
Felix Taylor
Cecil Daniels
Lon Roberson
Revival to Begin At Montague Baptist Church
A two week revival starts Friday night at Montague Baptist Church with morning and evening services. Local pastor Rev. J. E. Cox will direct the services assisted by Rev. B. F. Dearmore of Buffalo Springs. Citizens of Montague and nearby areas are invited to attend each service.
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Montague Baptist Church
J. E. Cox
B. F. Dearmore
Buffalo Springs
Montague
Bowie Band Leads Montague Pioneer Parade Aug 26
Bowie has been invited to participate in the annual Pioneers Parade at Montague August 26. The Bowie Band will lead the parade with about sixty uniformed members under director Prof. George Rucker. The event is anticipated to be a big affair with more details to follow.
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Bowie
Montague
George Rucker
Joyce Arnold thanks Montague County voters for Treasurer win
Miss Joyce Arnold expresses gratitude to Montague County voters for supporting her in the July 27 primary for County Treasurer. She pledges devoted service and to be as good a treasurer as possible, hoping voters will not regret their choice.
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Joyce Arnold
4 H Club Boys Meet at Pelham Park
Belcherville Taylor Lindale Montague Mallard and Lone Star 4 H Club boys meet at Pelham Park Saturday afternoon August 10 at 2 30 o clock for a business meeting. County agent A S Elliott says after the meeting ice cold watermelon will be served and pins awarded to boys who completed their work. Parents and sponsors invited.
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Belcherville
Taylor
Lindale Montague
Mallard
Lone Star
Pelham Park
A. S. Elliott County
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Bowie National Guard
Louisana National Forest
Bane Mothers’ Club
Miss Bowie
Dallas
Texas Wesleyan College
Birmingham
Ala
Roberta Harding
Saint JO
National Farm Loan Ass
City Band
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