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Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

6

Death of Rev. M. L. Hamilton heir Texas minister

Reverend M L Hamilton a prominent Texas Methodist died Sunday at Sulphur Springs after a long illness aged 74. He began preaching in Newport about 42 years ago and rose to presiding elder before serving at First Methodist churches in Dallas McKinney Greenville Gainesville Paris Sulphur Springs and others. He was brother in law to A W Forester of Newport. Funeral held Monday at Sulphur Springs with many relatives present.

M. L. Hamilton Texas Methodist Sulphur Springs Hamilton Newport North Gainesville Paris A. W. Forester Forester Vernon Reeves Odessa W. J. Walker Vashti

Social Notes From Rock Hill and Bowie

Mr and Mrs G W Martin shopped in Bowie on Monday. Mr and Mrs Lynn King Doug las and Lou Baby of Byers visited Mr and Mrs S L Knight for the weekend. Visitors were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Case on Sunday.

Lewis Williams J. B. Simes Otha Adamson Little Son Wichita Lou Baby Byers R. L. Denson Stoneburg O. P. Williamson Fred Ford O. B. Barnes S. L. Knight York Rock Hill Helen Case Chico Cap Stewart Johnnie Price Rex Mayo Houston Bill Case Eula Whitehead Juanita Eli Whitehead Bowie John Hollis Ted Webb Rocky Point A. E. Whitehead Della Steward G. H. Cox Cecil Case Wichita Falls W. H. Oliver W. D Odell Oliver G. W. Martin Lynn King Douglas and Lou Baby of M. W. Phemistér Haskell V. F. Phemister

Pellagra a Deficiency Disease Alarming Texas Rates

Texas Health Department notes pellagra not contagious but a dietary deficiency with a five year mortality rate averaging 697 per year. Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer explains lack of proper foods drives the illness which afflicts neglected dietary patterns across the state.

Texas Geo. W. Cox

Ways to can and preserve peaches for winter use

Peach season in Mon tague County yields enough fruit for fresh eating and surplus for canning. The guide advises selecting firm ripe freestone or clingstone yellow peaches, avoiding bruised or shriveled fruit, and using water bath processing. It covers peeling, syrup proportions, packing, and preserving methods for jam and peach butter with clear steps.

Montague

Pellagra warning stresses early symptoms and diet

Dr Cox explains pellagra develops slowly with early signs like nervousness indigestion and burning of extremities. In late stages it can affect the mind. It is not contagious and prevention relies on a diet rich in milk fresh meat vegetables tomatoes whole wheat products salmon and brewer's yeast.

Cox

Clyde Fant reports fine melon crop near Friendship Texas

Clyde Fant of Friendship in Clay County reports selling 149.75 dollars worth of watermelons from a three acre crop since July first, averaging nearly fifty dollars per acre. He notes 1,250 vines, tom Watson melons, one replacement melon, and plans ten acres next year while also growing corn cotton and peas. Other Bowie visitors include Bill Minor from Montague Oscar Ray from New Harp and J E Davis from Wichita Falls.

Bowie Clyde Fant Friendship Clay County Tom Watson Fant

Marvin T Wright Thanks Montague County Voters

Marvin T Wright thanks Montague County voters Precinct No 2 for the have vote on July 27 and for courteous treatment during his campaign. He signs as your friend.

Marvin T. Wright Montague County

Community News Roundup From Bowie Area

Invitations to attend remain open as group meets yield strong results. Visits include A L Clayton and Floyd Holder families with B R Holder relatives. Margaret Duke of Saint Jo visits locals. Bill Anderson of Nocona and Dan Chandler of Bonham spend time here. Floyd and Margaret Snow welcome an eight pound baby girl. A M Sigman of Pleasant Hill conducts Bowie business.

A. L. Clayton Floyd Holder B. R. Holder Margaret Duke Saint Jo Bill Anderson Nocona W. H. Dean Dan Chandler Bonham Texas Floyd Snow

Shopping Weekend Shoppers Highlight Bowie Finds

Mr and Mrs Harve Miller of Lake Valley and Miss Marie Davis of Sunset were among Bowie shoppers Saturday afternoon as locals visited stores for purchases and browsing.

Harve Miller Lake Valley Bowie Marie Davis Sunset

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Newport News Ld Bulls North Texas Morgan Hickman Bowie Road Hickman T. J. Wright Bowie Newport Mr. Wright Jack County Bill Jordan R. C. Hamilton Jordan Forest Wall W. V. Cloer L. E. Catlin Cleer Deacon Turnbough Jake Wells Charlie Bell Jacksboro Neeham Bell Postoak E. L. Cleer J. W. Perkins W. R. Perkins Will Barker Mr. Per Kins G. W. Cleveland C. D. Copeland Shannon C. H. Phagan C. A. Baxter Charlie Garrett Brushy Finis Baldridge Levelland R. F. Baldridge WC. Baldridge End B. Zuber George King Lemons M. A. Jordan W. P. Miller Vernon Reaves Adlerika G. O. Slaughter & Co. Druggists and Griffin’s Drug Store The Bowie News By Helen Case M. D Bill Minor Oscar Ray New Harp J. E. Davis Nani Sae Nl Dr.miles Miles TAGE Meda Scarbrough A. M. Sigman Pleasant Hill Bisma Griffin Rexall Store Laria W Quire Jameson Insurance Agency Tye Bradley Jewelry Post Office
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