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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas and Dorothy and Ann Harris returned home last week from Flagstaff Arizona. They were accompanied home by Miss Frances Seitz who is visiting with Mr and Mrs Cecil Thomas.
The Susanna Class met in the church basement on Thursday August 4 with East Ward Group as hostess. Twenty members answered roll call as minutes for June and July were read and reports given. A nominating committee was named for September officers and social games and refreshments followed.
Public notice of a real estate sale in Montague County arising from an execution in favor of Orie Garrett against Tip H Jimerson. Property includes parts of Lots 15 16 17 and 18 in Block 11 original Bowie town site. Sale set for early September at the Montague County courthouse. Witness dated August 1 1949. Local notices list further community updates.
The resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution to authorize county Civil Service systems with voter approval. It specifies employment for appointive offices, exempts counties under 75 000 population, and sets the election for the second Tuesday in November 1949 with For and Against ballot options. The governor would issue the proclamation and publish the notice.
Mr and Mrs W A Ragsdale have returned from their vacation trip to Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Fulmer are the parents of a son born Thursday August 4 weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces The baby has been named Loyd Lewis Fulmer.
Mr and Mrs John Murrey departed Friday for a vacation trip to New Mexico. Their plans include sightseeing and visiting friends, with no further details disclosed.
Mr and Mrs Joe Butler left last week for Denver Colorado to visit their daughter Nelva Jo Butler.
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