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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
10
A brief editorial note cites Genesis chapter nineteen verse twenty nine 19 28 29 about man’s toil for bread. It reflects on labor as divine consequence and moral reflection within a religious periodical.
The poem by Cecil J. Burris Fire Marshal of Shirman served as the theme for the Texas Annual Firemen's Training School held recently at A and M College. Attendees included C W Wilson and Tandy Welch of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department.
A cultural outreach urges Bowie residents to buy season concert memberships for themselves and family. The drive begins August 23 to determine if a renowned trio of artists a violinist pianist and vocalist will perform next season. Memberships are transferable and support Bowie’s cultural tradition.
Denton Texas Lewis Ham of Bowie is among 1176 students on the North Texas State College dean's honor list for the first six weeks of the summer session. Ham, a senior journalism major and Falcon Fraternity member, is the son of Mrs. J. L. Ham.
Rex O. Davis Belleville Allis-Chalmers dealer displays a rear engine tractor designed to replace horses on farms. The front is clear for mounted implements, five minute attach detach, and a 3/4 mile per hour low gear aids close work. Four forward speeds reach 6.9 mph.
Hundreds enjoy cold watermelon at Henry's place along Fort Worth Highway 32 miles from town, marked by a green awning. Community event draws locals and visitors seeking refreshment and casual gathering.
The Democratic primary action on July 24, 1948 will determine the county commissioner candidates. Howard Middleton and Howard Wheeler announce for Pot. 2 with Middleton seeking re-election.
The state issues a legal notice to multiple defendants and heirs in a trespass to title and damages suit filed July 29 1948 in Montague County Texas. The land described lies in Hill County School Lands Block 10 and T E L Co survey 2857 near Bowie, specifying a detailed metes and bounds beginning at a point on Jones Street. The court orders appearance before 10 a m on the first Monday after forty two days from citation issuance.
Mildred Norvell reports the Church of Christ held a Sunday night service led by Eld. John Reymond with a large local crowd. A community shopping trip to Bowie occurred Monday, with multiple regional families visiting relatives and celebrating events such as A. J. Brumbaugh Sr. turning 88 on August 6.
Notice to bidders from the City of Bowie Texas for August 30 1948 at 7 30 pm to receive competitive bids for a crawler tractor with 65 HP diesel engine weight at least 14000 pounds plus hydraulic bulldozer and hydraulic scraper attachments. Bid requirements set by law. Mayor J C McNatt runs the procurement with August 13 20 date span.
Lt Harold Grant Younger son of the late P C Younger and Mrs May Younger of Park Springs has been approved for transfer to flying duty at sea and will leave for new duties. Born December 4 1920 in Park Springs he trained locally and is a decorated aviator with the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and seven campaign ribbons including Philippine Liberation and Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He piloted a Navy B 24 across Wake Island Guadalcanal New Guinea the Admiralties Iwo Jima Okinawa and the Philippines among 13 major battles.
Captain and Mrs. Harry G. Strickland of Lawton Oklahoma visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hurdt this weekend. They were joined by their young daughter Artie Sue who had spent the prior two weeks with relatives in Decatur and Bowie.
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