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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
6
A local farmer rancher oilman and real estate dealer is the mystery man pictured in the window of Patterson's Studio and Camera Shop. The notice teases readers to guess the identity with no prize. It also mentions the building housing the display may be condemned. Mr and Mrs Jack Slayden and children spent last week in Galveston.
Guidance for early polio response urges calling the doctor first then the local Health Department and National Foundation chapter. Chapters assist with hospitalization costs, transport, and home care, with aid for medical and rehabilitation services, funded by March of Dimes. Adults eligible for help as children.
Mrs C Y Cosby and Mr and Mrs J A Torrence left this week for Colorado where they will spend two weeks.
Archaeologists describe ancient wedding customs where grass bands served as rings. The find contrasts with modern gold or diamond rings and shows early ritual ties between couples.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram quotes General Omar Bradley urging Americans to test teachers and schools, criticizing “citizenship by the dollar sign.” The piece emphasizes parental involvement and accountability for educational quality beyond mere financial support.
First Baptist Church aims for 601 in Sunday school next week as revival meetings draw large crowds. Dr C B Jackson of Dallas preaches with evangelist Joe Trussell leading singing and work, aided by Rev W B Burton. Services are 10 am and 8 pm led by Pastor Rev G B Bradshaw.
A hospital admission roster shows numerous patients from Bowie and nearby towns including Mrs. Homer Walters, Mrs. Roe Sledge, E. W. Parish, Sammy Eddings, Mer ritt Keith, John White, L. D. Randell, Miss Paul ine Keith, Byron Wilson, J. S Ball, Carola Gregory, Ruth Hendrix, and Ruth Barrett among others. The spectrum spans Bowie, Bellevue, Forestburg, Alvord, Sunset, Post Oak, Stoneburg, Earth, and Terral with multiple family relations noted.
Mr and Mrs Meredith Miller of Elbert Texas announce the birth of their son weighing seven pounds ten ounces born Saturday night at their hospital. The baby has been named David Meredith. The mother formerly Miss Artema Wright taught in Bowie schools. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D C Miller of Bowie.
The Young Married Men’s Bible Class at the First Baptist Church taught by Rev. G. B. Bradshaw hosted a on the lawn social hour last Thursday evening. About 75 members, wives, and children attended with plenty of homemade ice cream and cakes.
Miss Neal Brooks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Brooks, returned home August 10 from a vacation trip to Los Angeles. She arrived in Fort Worth by plane and was met at the airport by her parents.
Arlee Phagan of Fort Worth visited his mother Mrs Iva Phagan over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Nathan B Gary and sons Jake and Richard Sanders are vacationing in Colorado.
Fruitland Nursery offers Elberta and cling peaches for eating or canning priced right. Located 314 miles on Ft Worth Highway. Owner B. S. Henry.
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