Bible Thought Editorial On Peaceful Tidings
In a devotional note the editorial recalls the verse from Psalms 52 7 praising swift messengers of peace and goodwill. It frames beauty in the spread of hopeful news and moral guidance for readers.
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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
2
In a devotional note the editorial recalls the verse from Psalms 52 7 praising swift messengers of peace and goodwill. It frames beauty in the spread of hopeful news and moral guidance for readers.
Ross W. Dye, minister of the Bowie Church of Christ, told Bowie Rotary Club that declining land production and soil erosion drive global unrest. He argued no new acres exist, farming waste and soil degradation shrink food supply, fueling starvation, violence, and competition for living space, urging soil conservation as a civic duty.
Thomas David Garlington of Bowie is among Hardin-Simmons University summer graduates, as the August 19 ceremony marks perhaps the largest class yet with 275 plus students. The 275 plus names include Garlington, son of Mr and Mrs T C Garlington, earning a BA in Bible.
The news announces the commence ment address will be delivered on August 19.
Texans consider a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to create county city health units and levy a tax up to 20 cents per 100 dollars valuation. Election set for the second Tuesday in November 1949 with a scratch ballot between FOR and AGAINST. The governor will issue the proclamation and publish the amendment as required.
A terse public notice invites readers to send news items to Rowle News by phone requesting prompt submission. Local editor urges timely tips on events, features, and community updates for upcoming editions.
The proposal amends Article III to set annual Senate and House salaries at 3600 dollars from the state treasury with monthly payments and mileage for travel not to exceed 2.50 dollars per 25 miles. It also fixes session timing to January dates for regular sessions and allows governor-called special sessions. Ratified amendments become effective upon approval.
Mrs Emma Brigrance living with daughter Mrs Edgar Richardson in Brownfield fell recently and broke her arm. She formerly lived in Bowie and has resided with her daughter for several years.
The notice states constitutional amendments will be voted on at the general election held Tuesday, November 8, 1949. Voters will express their votes per law. The Governor shall issue the proclamation and carry out required publication. Aug. 5 12 19.
The Rock Hill H. D. Club met at Mrs. J. E. Oliver’s home. They sang Rock of Ages and answered scripture questions for roll call. Minutes approved. They voted to send a CARE package to a needy Italian family and read a letter from a Greek family helped by clothing. Louise Oliver and Mrs. A B Glass received birthday gifts.
Mrs. T. A. Wiginton is spending a two weeks vacation in Long Beach California with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs Esker Arnold. Mrs A D Sheffy of Dallas was in Bowie Saturday visiting her mother Mrs J A Young.
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